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Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill shares DIY strategies for managing rumination, including identifying the root cause of anxious thoughts, journaling, and setting aside a specific “worry time.” How can I humble myself while maintaining healthy boundaries and not becoming a doormat for my wife? After 14 years of marriage, my wife and I argue every day, and I feel like she is constantly punishing and scolding me. I've been divorced for 10 years. How do I deal with competitive women at singles events while trying to find the right man for me? How can I break free from masturbation and porn addiction? I'm 60 and have struggled with masturbation, lust, and porn for decades. I can go a month or three without them, but then I backslide.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Marc discusses how entangled affairs can begin with an emotional connection and gradually progress through personal disclosure, emotional dependence, fantasizing, secrecy, and eventually physical boundaries. I've had a lot of operations and take prescription pain medication. Am I going to miss the Rapture because I'm taking it? My sister lives with me, and I became her conservator. She has learning disabilities and schizophrenia. My parents believe she needs more medication, but I don’t. How can I help bridge the gap between my parents and my sister? How do I let go of my childhood sexual abuse? I'm having a hard time letting go of the fact that my mom allowed me to be sexually abused by her boyfriend when I was young.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Sheri shares about her mother's passing on September 2. When her mother was in the ICU, Dr. Sheri was stuck in traffic and talked to her mom on the phone, telling her she could go be with Jesus. I don't like people bringing personal devices into my home. When my friend rushed out of my house after getting a phone call, I thought it was rude. My boyfriend abducted me at age 17 and took me away from my parents. Could past trauma and grief from losing my parents still be affecting me? I've listened to you for over 15 years. Listening to your previous caller, Aurora, talk with Dr. Sheri reminded me of the power of prayer and how the Holy Spirit can work through a phone call. I'm a divorced, single mom who left an abusive relationship. I started a business that is growing, but I'm afraid to leave my 9-to-5 job because I don't know if I'll be able to provide for my family. How can I overcome this fear and move forward? How can I encourage my 31-year-old daughter to get married? She is a Christian and has lived with her fiancé for 10 years, and they have two children, ages 6 and 4. I'm concerned that she will not enter the Kingdom of God.

What does it mean to find true purpose in your work? In this episode of the 4:16 Ministries Interview Series, Wayne Rodgers sits down with Kaleb Hall, preacher for the Fayette Church of Christ in Fayette, Alabama, to discuss his journey from working as an electrician to serving in full-time ministry. Kaleb shares how God used faithful influences, opportunities to teach, and the Memphis School of Preaching to prepare him for a work that has now become home for more than a decade.The conversation also highlights the work of the Fayette Church of Christ, a congregation with a rich history of evangelism, outreach, and love for one another. Kaleb discusses the importance of mentoring young preachers, investing in young families, and helping the next generation remain engaged in the Lord's church.Topics include: • Finding purpose beyond a career • Memphis School of Preaching • Apprenticeship in ministry • The work of the Fayette Church of Christ • Evangelism and community outreach • Investing in young families • Encouragement for gospel preachersOne statement from the interview captures Caleb's heart for ministry: "A bad day as a gospel preacher is still the best job in the world."

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 In the first part of the second hour, Kerby welcomes American singer and television personality Pat Boone. Pat will share the re-release of the Film Reagan. The movie starring Dennis Quaid, returned to theaters on September 18 with a special director's cut featuring previously unreleased footage.  Kerby ends the show with […]

In this homily, F. Scott Foley reflects on the difference between worldly power and prestige and the true freedom found in surrendering our hearts to Jesus. He reminds us that Christ desires our hearts so that His grace can transform our lives and bring healing not only to us, but also to our families, communities, and the wider world. A central focus of the homily is the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we encounter the mercy of God in a powerful and personal way. F. Scott Foley encourages anyone who has been away from confession to return with faith, reminding us that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness. A sincere confession is a victory over sin and temptation, a step toward holiness, and a witness to the transforming power of Divine Mercy. Readings for September 30th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/093026.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

Portals - Wormholes - and MORE Strange Theories - Steve Stockton welcomes Pastors Eric and Justin from Sound the Shofar Messianic Ministries for a compelling look at portals, wormholes, and more. Find the Pastors on the web: https://www.facebook.com/groups/123168699032724 and Pastor Eric's books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UWnx7GBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Chris confesses that he's not a good confessor and shares how shame and fear made it difficult to talk openly during his early recovery. He also explains the 3 C's of confession, referencing 1 John 1:9 and James 5:16. We do the 12 Steps one at a time. For instance, we don't advance to Step 5 until we've completed Step 4. Can you explain more about that? I use the acronym O.A.R. to help me become safer in relationships and work through ruptures in relationships. I had difficulty with an elder who is a teacher at my church and prayed for him to teach the truth. He then had to step down after church leaders learned he doesn't believe in the Trinity. Should I still try to reconcile with him?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 In the second hour, Kerby's next guest is Christopher Beth. Christopher joins him in the studio, where they'll discuss The Bucket Ministry, which provides the love of Jesus and clean water solutions to communities in need around the world. The Rockwall-based nonprofit, The Bucket Ministry, has been selected for a Chick-fil-A […]

Fr. David Gunter, MIC reflected on the spiritual battle between good and evil, drawing attention to the importance of St. Michael the Archangel and devotion to Our Lady. He connected the message of Revelation 12 with the apparitions of Fatima in 1917, emphasizing St. Michael's role in defending the faithful against the forces of darkness. He also recalled the tradition that Pope Leo XIII had a disturbing mystical experience involving Satan's desire to attack the Church, after which the pope composed the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. Although this prayer was later removed from the regular prayers said after Mass following the liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council, devotion to St. Michael has continued to grow as Catholics seek spiritual protection. Fr. Gunter compared the moral confusion of the modern world to a biblical flood—not a flood of water, but one of immorality and sin. In the midst of this spiritual struggle, he presented the Blessed Virgin Mary as a loving mother who protects her children and the Church and leads them closer to Christ. He emphasized that devotion to Our Lady, encouraged in a special way by St. John Paul II, offers hope and spiritual strength in confronting the problems of our time. The teaching ultimately called Catholics to deepen their prayer, entrust themselves to the protection of Mary, and invoke St. Michael the Archangel for courage and defense in the continuing spiritual battle. Readings for September 29th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092926.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

We've all heard the phrase, “She believed she could, so she did!” It's intended to be motivating and encouraging, yet in practice, we see it leaves us wanting. My friend and a long time friend of The Good Day's is joining us — you might remember her from Summer in the Psalms a couple summers ago — Becky Beresford. In a world obsessed with self-empowerment, she's helping us remember where our true power comes from. Becky Beresford lives in North Carolina and is happily outnumbered by her husband and three wonderful boys. She is a writer, speaker, and coach with a Master's Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. Becky loves encouraging God's Daughters to embrace Christ-centered empowerment through gospel truth. Her work has been featured in large online communities like DaySpring, (in)courage, Her View from Home, Crosswalk, and Huff Post, and she regularly teaches for Proverbs 31 Ministries in their First 5 app. Becky's first book, She Believed HE Could, So She Did, released with Moody Publishers in March 2024. She would love to connect with you online at ⁠BeckyBeresford.com⁠, where you can sign up to become a part of her ⁠Empowered Email Tribe⁠ and receive resources and truth to help you live empowered in Jesus. Follow Becky on ⁠Instagram⁠and ⁠Facebook⁠ as well. Today, we're talking about:How self-empowerment threatens our peaceExperiencing the peace of ChristModeling feminine strength with unity, not at the cost of unityC A N D A C E  C O F E Rauthor + speaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠youtube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠

Brother Jim Shaw Ministries From Adam's Flesh to Jesus' Quickening Spirit: Paul's Resurrection Chapter and Victory Over Death Brother Jim Shaw preaches through 1 Corinthians 15, contrasting Adam's natural man with the quickening spirit found in Christ, retelling Paul's dramatic conversion on the road, and closing with Paul's declaration that death is swallowed up in victory. Adam's Lineage And The Chance Of The Cross Brother Jim Shaw opens the broadcast explaining that being in Adam's lineage does not get a person far on its own, but it does grant an opportunity, since mankind's forefathers were made in the image of God and are given a chance to be saved through the cross. Apart from that chance, he says, only fleshly curses pass down from Adam to mankind. He points to Genesis 6 and the interjection of fallen angels, then draws a modern parallel to scientists changing the DNA of mankind in a petri dish before placing it in a womb, producing what he calls two-legged people carrying three DNAs. He insists such beings do not come from the lineage of Adam but from the evils of mankind, and that the distinction matters. He then turns the broadcast to 1 Corinthians chapter 15, preparing to read Paul's teaching on the difference between the natural man and the spiritual man reborn in Christ. Living Soul Versus Quickening Spirit Reading 1 Corinthians 15:45-47, Brother Jim Shaw explains that the first man, Adam, was made a living soul, while the last Adam, Jesus, was made a quickening spirit. Before receiving the spirit of Jesus, he says, a person still has a soul much like an animal, carrying emotions such as love, kindness, obedience, and loyalty alongside lusts, hatreds, and vulnerability to evil spirits seeking to live inside and take over that soul. He calls Adam the natural man, and explains that without the interjection of a reborn spirit, a person inherits the whole tree of knowledge planted in the midst of the garden, all the good works and kindness mixed together with all the evident evil. That, he says, is the natural man's whole mess, unable to separate the good from the corruption because both come bundled together until Christ intervenes and grants a genuinely new nature from above. A Personal Testimony Of Being Blind To Jesus Brother Jim Shaw shares his own testimony, recalling that he was considered a good, likable guy with no objection to rituals, baptisms, confirmations, communions, mass cards, or candles, yet the moment anyone mentioned Jesus directly, something inside him resisted fiercely. He identifies what was inside him plainly as demons, explaining that the natural man, being fallen, wants nothing to do with Jesus even while tolerating religious trappings comfortably. He contrasts a pope who could remain as blind as a bat with a wino on a street corner whose eyes suddenly open to the kingdom, with heaven's angels rejoicing at his entrance. Once reborn and carrying heavenly traits, he explains, a person stops being governed by what is seen, tasted, touched, smelled, or heard, and stops chasing the sense, comfort, and greed realms that Paul repeatedly warned churches about, especially fornication and covetousness. Flesh And Blood Cannot Inherit The Kingdom Brother Jim Shaw reads Paul's statement that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, listing education, initials after a name, money placed in the pew, and even books written as things that remain flesh and blood, often inherited from society, culture, or lineage rather than given from above. He then retells Paul's own transformation, describing how Paul was knocked off his horse, heard a voice, was blinded, and carried off for three days before the apostles, once terrified of him, welcomed a former persecutor of Christians now professing Christ Jesus. Brother Jim notes Paul had been a Pharisee of Pharisees born in the house of Benjamin, educated among religious elites, yet counted it all dung for the knowledge of Christ. He frames Paul's willingness to throw away tradition, ritual, and education, even at the cost of embarrassing his family, as the pattern every believer must follow to truly choose Christ. The Mystery Of The Twinkling Of An Eye Brother Jim Shaw reads Paul's description of a mystery, that not all believers will sleep but all will be changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the sound of the last trumpet, when the dead are raised incorruptible. He explains that the corruptible body, rotting and decaying under the natural man, will be traded for a new body once the earthly rental unit is returned, and that this corruptible must put on incorruption while the mortal puts on immortality. Everything temporal, he says, aging, loss, and discomfort, will be transformed into eternal life with Jesus, a reality he declines to describe further because it will be too awesome to capture in words. He reads Paul's triumphant line that death is swallowed up in victory, calling the death of the saints the ultimate victory, and Paul's mocking challenge, asking death and the grave where their sting and victory have gone. Grace Gives The Power To Overcome Sin Brother Jim Shaw closes by reading that the sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law, explaining that God's law reveals sin but cannot by itself give anyone the power to overcome it. He teaches that everyone lives under the law before knowing the Lord, but once saved, believers move above the law, following it only because grace supplies the ability to deny flesh and ungodliness. He insists grace is not something fluffy handed out passively, but the miracle of conviction paired with the actual power to fight sin, the very thing that strips death of its sting. Brother Jim ends the sermon with a blessing, declaring Jesus is Lord and saying amen. The announcer returns, thanking listeners and directing them to www.brotherjimshaw.org, a P.O. Box in Vero Beach, Florida, a phone number for the ministry, and Brother Jim's YouTube page for additional messages.

This week we discuss the rise of therapy speak. With the commonality of therapeutic language in modern discourse, we are dealing daily with medicalized terms for sin. Are they always wrong? Do they carry any meaning at all? Are they accurate or do they veil sin? The post He Diagnosed Me with Sin appeared first on Sheologians.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky asks, “What's on your mind?” If you're like Becky, you may immediately go into fix-it mode, but sometimes we need to talk to someone and bring what's on our mind to God, allowing Him to renew our mind (Romans 12:12) and help us focus on what is true, honorable, and good (Philippians 4:8). I'm 21yo and live with my mom, who smokes marijuana every day. I used to smoke but haven't for months, and she still smokes inside the house, so should I get away from it and let her do whatever she wants? My 30-year-old son lives with me and hasn't seen his children for two years after his ex-wife coached them to make false accusations against him. How should he approach his 7- and 9-year-old children when he begins seeing them again? I've been married for 30 years to my paraplegic wife, who says I don't listen, but I still find her attractive despite not receiving any respect, honor, affection, or touch from her. I have stage 3 Parkinson's and blood cancer, and my husband of 32 years has become a bully, acting like he's going to hit me and getting angry while caring for me. I have two children but can't live with them, so where can I go for help?

Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, reflects on today's Gospel by reminding us that the Lord is leading us into His holiness and teaching us to trust the love of the Father, even through suffering. God may permit trials and spiritual desolation, as St. Ignatius of Loyola teaches, so that we can recognize our poverty and our complete dependence on Him. Suffering can reveal how little we truly control and help us see that everything we have is a gift from God. The story of Job shows this trust clearly. After losing nearly everything precious to him, Job still recognized that he came into the world with nothing and would leave it the same way, and he continued to bless the name of the Lord. In our own suffering, instead of only asking, “Why is this happening to me?” we can ask, “Lord, what are You trying to teach me through this?” We may not understand the answer, but we can trust that God is a good Father who is strengthening us, forming us, and drawing us deeper into His love. Readings for September 28th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092826.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

“It is estimated that 16% of the world's population lives with a disability – and is one of the largest, under-reached people groups in the world for the Gospel,” according to the Tim Tebow Foundation. A robust pro-life stance honors ALL life. This conversation is part of doing that. Join us as we reflect on what it means to honor life of all abilities. Here are some things we mentioned in this episode:Ministries to eɔuip your church:https://alittleextralove.com/ https://amyjuliabecker.com/resources/https://www.specialneedsministryresources.com/Disability Ministry: Why Should This Be Pro-Life?Be sure to stay up to date with Abundant Life: You Were Made for More by visiting our blog - and if you're loving the podcast, send guest recommendations to us or leave us a star-rating/review on your favorite listening platform to spread the word about the you were made for more message.You Were Made for More Social Media: FacebookInstagram

Missionary Evangelist and Pastor Robert Breaker speaks about the different ministries in the Bible and how they prove dispensationalism or how God works at different times with different people in different ways.

In this powerful teaching, Fr. Daniel Klimek reflects on Mary's maternal role in the mystery of Christ and in the spiritual battle for salvation. Mary does not compete with Jesus or take His place—she always leads us to Him. From the Cross, Christ Himself entrusted His Mother to the beloved disciple: “Behold, your mother.” Fr. Klimek emphasizes that the Mother who stood beside her Son at Calvary remains spiritually present as the Church celebrates the sacrifice of the Mass. Her presence always points toward Christ and His saving sacrifice. The Rosary, therefore, does not distract us from Jesus; it draws us more deeply into the mysteries of His life, Passion, death, and Resurrection through the contemplation of the Mother who remained faithfully beside Him. Fr. Klimek also warns against theological and liturgical interpretations that can unnecessarily separate Marian devotion from the worship and spiritual life of the Church. In an age of spiritual confusion and deception, his teaching calls Catholics to rediscover Mary as Mother of the Church, Queen of Heaven, and a mother who intercedes for and protects her children in the battle against evil. His final call is urgent: we are engaged in a profound spiritual battle against Satan, and we must not forget the Mother Christ gave us from the Cross. Scripture presents the woman and her offspring in opposition to the serpent, an image Catholic tradition has long contemplated in relation to Mary and Christ's victory over evil. This is why the Rosary is so important in spiritual warfare: through Mary, we contemplate Jesus and remain anchored in the mysteries of our salvation. Take up the Rosary, remain close to Our Lady, and never allow the Mother to be separated from the Son to whom she always leads us. Readings for September 26th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092626.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

Send us a text!Recently, Rick Appleton was deposed for “mean tweets.” When the dust settled, it was revealed that his disgruntled women's ministry leader had testified against him. We discuss why this epitomizes the Longhouse in this episode. Did you know supporters of the show get ad-free video and audio episodes delivered early and access to our patron exclusive show the After Hours and interactive live streams with Eric and Brian? https://www.patreon.com/thekingshallThis episode is sponsored by: Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial. https://backwardsplanningfinancial.com/Memento - Join 4,000+ men reclaiming discipline, building strength, and ordering their lives around Christ. https://memento70.com/KeepwisePartners.com your partner for small business finance and accounting. Call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/Small Business Surthrival - Visit https://smallbizsurthrival.com/kingshall to apply for a one hour advisory call.Hand in Hand Promos - Visit https://www.handinhandpromos.com/ and reach out. Kings Hall listeners get 15% off their first order.White Tree Solutions - Call William at (952) 209-9638 or visit https://www.wtsdata.com/Indigo Sundries Soap Company - Go to http://indigosundriessoap.com and get 10% off your subscription!Brian's new album "Long Day, Short Years" is out now and streaming everywhere! Check it out here: https://www.briansauve.com/longdays If you're a Christian business owner who wants to reach thousands of like-minded people and grow your company, we'd love to partner with you. Email us at advertising@NewChristendomPress.com Support the show:https://www.patreon.com/thekingshall

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jacqui explains that people often confuse understanding someone's perspective with agreeing with them. You can acknowledge and understand how someone feels without sharing their opinion or approving of their behavior. My son died of an overdose almost nine years ago, and I became close to my granddaughter after his death. She's now 19 and shutting me out. What can I do? I'm 67 and have lifelong anxiety, and my daughter in Australia wants me to take a nine-hour drive each way for a boating trip. That is too much for me. Should I set a boundary? How do I get my husband to see that our marriage is in trouble? He spends more than 40 hours a week scrolling on his phone, with no sexual intimacy for three years.

In today's teaching, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reflects on the message of Blessed Fulton J. Sheen that Jesus Christ came into this world with a clear mission: to give His life for the redemption of humanity. Jesus revealed the true meaning of the Messiah—not simply an earthly king like David, but the suffering Son of Man who would be rejected, betrayed, crucified, and raised again. When Jesus taught that the Son of Man “must” suffer, He revealed that His Passion was central to the Father's saving plan. Through the Cross, Christ unmasks false expectations of the Messiah and shows us that sacrificial love is stronger than suffering and death. The Christian life also includes challenges, failures, rejection, and crosses of our own. Just as a game without challenges offers no real victory, a life without trials would leave little opportunity for perseverance, growth, and deeper trust in God. Jesus Himself experienced the pain of rejection and betrayal, even from His own people, yet He endured His Passion without self-pity, like a lamb carrying the sins of the world to the Cross. His love was greater than His suffering. Fr. Anthony's reflection invites us not to wait until the end of our lives to embrace Christ's way, but to learn through our struggles, carry our crosses with faith, and discover in Jesus the true Messiah, Savior, and Redeemer. Readings for September 25th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092526.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

What happens when the things we most desperately want to change are the very things we cannot control? For mothers, the desire to protect our daughters, fix what hurts, and help their stories turn out well can easily become an exhausting pursuit of control. But what if true peace doesn't come from finally getting everything under control—it comes from knowing Who is?  On this special bonus episode of Raising Godly Girls, host Rachael Culpepper welcomes bestselling author, Bible teacher, and Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst for a powerful conversation inspired by her new book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control. Lysa draws from her own difficult circumstances and decades of helping women navigate life's hardest moments to unpack why we reach for control, the deeper longings that fuel it, and what it looks like to surrender what we cannot control to a trustworthy God.  For moms, this struggle can become especially personal when it involves a daughter. As girls grow, they make their own choices, face their own challenges, and experience circumstances their mothers cannot always prevent or fix. Rachael and Lysa explore how moms can discern what God has actually entrusted to them—and what they need to release back to Him. They also tackle an important distinction: surrendering control doesn't mean caring less, becoming passive, or stepping away from the God-given role of motherhood. It means learning to trust God more deeply while continuing to love, pray, guide, and faithfully show up.  If you're carrying a circumstance, relationship, fear, or outcome you desperately wish you could change, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to ask: Is this actually mine to carry? Because there will be things we cannot change, choices we cannot make for our daughters, and outcomes we must ultimately place in God's hands. The good news is that we don't have to carry what God never asked us to carry. Tune in to discover how surrender can lead not to resignation, but to freedom, deeper faith, and the peace that comes from trusting the One who loves our daughters even more than we do.    Scriptures Referenced:  Proverbs 3:5–6  Philippians 4:6–7  1 Peter 5:7  Matthew 6:25–34    To learn more about Lysa's ministry work and to get her new book, visit lysaterkeurst.com.  Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.         Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org. 

We just took our first group to visit our mission partners in the Dominican Republic–GO Ministries!In this episode, Ryan is joined by Meghan (who also went on this trip) to talk through their experiences, explain the scope of GO Ministries, and tell stories about people they met over there.Join the conversation by letting us know what experiences you've had with missions work or missionaries as well as what you thought about the episode!

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill discusses generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). When we have GAD, our brains can link worrying with the belief that we can control things. Typically, it's the man who wants to be intimate and the woman who doesn't, but my marriage is the opposite. In 34 years of marriage, I've always been the one initiating. How do I honor God and my husband? I attended Every Man's Battle this weekend after a ministry service representative encouraged me to go. Thank you for giving me a scholarship so I could attend! The hosts discuss men who have developed sexual anorexia within their marriage and how Every Man’s Battle Intensive can help with sexual wholeness. What should I do to reconcile with my sister? She hasn't let my parents or me visit her in 40 years, except after my father died. She gave my mother a ride 150 miles to her house, and her husband was very rude and abusive.

We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Mark Baron, MIC, reflects on the question, “Is this all there is?” Drawing from the Book of Ecclesiastes, he explains the phrase “vanity of vanities” as pointing to the fragility and fleeting nature of everything “under the sun”—the things of this physical and visible world. The world contains many good things, such as success, possessions, relationships, recognition, and accomplishments, but none of them can completely satisfy the deepest longing of the human heart. This helps explain why even people who reach the height of fame or success can still experience emptiness and dissatisfaction. When we expect the world to give us ultimate fulfillment, we eventually discover its limitations, and life without God can begin to feel meaningless. Yet this longing for “something more” points us beyond the world rather than toward despair. The truth of who we are can only be fully understood in relationship with God. The Gospel reveals the Good News that our life is not limited to what is “under the sun”; we are created for eternal life with God. Therefore, our lives should not be centered only on temporary goods, but on the eternal goods that lead us to Him. The deepest satisfaction of the human heart is ultimately found in Jesus Christ, who gives meaning to our lives and reveals the eternal destiny for which we were created. Readings for September 24th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092426.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continued our weekly theme: “Is that in the Bible? Separating Fact from Fiction" today on Karl and Crew. How biblically and spiritually literate are you? How do we arm ourselves to know what is true and what isn't? Dr. Sam Storms is Founder and President of Enjoying God's Ministries and author of over 40 books, including "Understanding Spiritual Warfare." He offered insight and wisdom on avoiding spiritual deception and staying rooted in God's Truth. How is your Bible reading time? Nate Pickowicz is a pastor and author of "How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God." He shared encouragement on Bible-reading plans and restoring your love of God's Word each day. Have you heard the phrase "If one door closes, God will open another"? We had a great discussion today on familiar misused phrases and verses. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps: One Door Closes; Another Opens [5:55] Dr. Sam Storms [13:44] Grateful for God's Word [30:26] Nate Pickowicz [34:05] The Power of the Tongue [47:03]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Becky asks: How do we repair a relationship? She explains that some people are using AI to replace human therapists, but AI cannot repair a rupture in a relationship. Becky offers practical suggestions for rebuilding connection. My 17-year-old granddaughter thinks her father, my son, is trying to contact her. How do we tell her the truth—that there is a court order preventing him from seeing her and that he has sexually abused children? I just found out my 16-year-old son has been cutting, has had suicidal thoughts, and has had dreams about suicide. What do I do? I've been in recovery from sex addiction for 9 years after childhood sexual abuse and other painful experiences, and then my wife divorced me. Should I focus on overcoming my maladaptive coping mechanisms or improving my mental health? Yesterday on the radio, Dr. Jill said your spouse can't be the only one you depend on for friendship. I'm autistic, so friendship looks different for me than my wife.

In this powerful teaching for the feast of St. Padre Pio, Fr. Daniel Klimek reflects on the extraordinary legacy of a saint who lived in profound union with the Passion of Jesus Christ. Through the mysterious gift of the stigmata, Padre Pio became a striking witness to the supernatural in an age increasingly marked by rationalism and skepticism. His wounds, extraordinary spiritual experiences, and accounts of remarkable healings continue to direct our attention beyond Padre Pio himself to the central mystery of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ crucified and risen, alive and at work in the world. Fr. Daniel also highlights Padre Pio's deep devotion to the Holy Rosary and the transforming power of prayer. Padre Pio teaches us that prayer should become more than something we occasionally do, our entire life can become a living prayer. Through our joys, sufferings, work, sacrifices, and wounds, we are invited into deeper communion with God. His witness challenges us to put aside our excuses, embrace the supernatural life of grace, call upon the Holy Name of Jesus, seek Mary's intercession, and allow every part of our lives to become a vivid and continual prayer before God. Readings for September 23rd 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092326.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

Caller Questions & Discussion: JJ asks: What areas of your life have you overlooked? Drawing on Proverbs 24:30-34, he explains how the areas we overlook can eventually become like weeds in our lives. How do I process my best friend cutting off all contact with me? We've been best friends for more than 15 years, but she sent me a text saying we are no longer friends. How do I cope with the loss of this friendship? What are your thoughts on an acronym I wrote for New Life? I wanted to suggest that my friend meet with a therapist and have her sisters and their husbands meet together to work through a family conflict. Would a family therapist do this? How would it work? My wife of 25 years falsely accused me of having an affair. She used to be a counselor but had to quit and has become paranoid. I recommended that she get a psychological evaluation, but she refused. How should I respond?

Did Jesus have biological brothers? If the Bible speaks about His “brothers,” does that mean Mary had other children? In this teaching, Fr. Chris Alar explains that the biblical word translated as “brothers” can refer more broadly to relatives or close kin. Likewise, Jesus being called Mary's “firstborn” does not necessarily mean that another child came afterward. Catholic teaching has consistently professed that Mary remained perpetually virgin—before, during, and after the birth of Jesus. This ancient Christian belief was not challenged in the earliest centuries of the Church and was later defended more explicitly as controversies developed. But there is an even deeper message. When Jesus speaks about His mother and brothers, He teaches that our relationship with God is greater than bloodline alone: “Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother” (Matthew 12:50). Mary is not diminished by these words—she is the great example of someone united to Jesus both as His mother and through her complete obedience to God. Through Baptism, we too become members of God's family, called to put God first and allow that relationship to guide every other relationship in our lives. Readings for September 22nd 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092226.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst joins Jason Daye to help pastors and ministry leaders recognize when good intentions, responsibility, and care can quietly turn into control.Can good intentions quietly become control in ministry? New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst joins Jason Daye to help pastors and ministry leaders examine the line between faithful responsibility and trying to manage outcomes that ultimately belong to God.Ministry leaders often want genuinely good things. We want people to grow, churches to flourish, relationships to heal, wise decisions to be made, and our ministries to bear meaningful fruit. But what happens when our conviction that something good should happen begins making us feel responsible for ensuring that it does?Lysa is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers. Her newest book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control, explores the exhaustion that comes from overthinking, trying to change others, and carrying responsibility for things beyond our control.In this conversation, Lysa and Jason explore why capable, caring leaders can struggle to recognize control in themselves, why releasing people may sometimes be easier than releasing outcomes, and the provocative lesson Lysa draws from Judas, who may have become so convinced of the outcome he believed was right that he tried to move Jesus toward it.Together they discuss:Why the leaders who care the most may be the least likely to recognize control in themselvesWhat happens when helping someone becomes needing them to changeWhy surrendering people may be easier than surrendering what happens nextWhat Judas may reveal about trying to move God toward an outcome we believe is rightHow a genuinely good desire can become something we were never meant to carryWhat may be hiding beneath the exhaustion of feeling responsible for everythingIf you are a pastor or ministry leader who feels deeply responsible for people, decisions, and what happens next, this conversation offers an important invitation to examine where faithfulness ends and control begins. We can care deeply, lead responsibly, and pursue what is good without assuming responsibility for outcomes that ultimately belong to God.Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.Love well, live well, & lead wellComplimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesessionFollow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

You've heard us talk often about spending eternity with people. None of us are going to be floating around on a cloud by our lonesome. We are also warned in Scripture against seeking isolation. This week we talk about the temptation to isolate ourselves as the sin that it is. The post Leave Me Alone appeared first on Sheologians.

Caller Questions & Discussion: Marc explains how each attachment style can lead to people saying the opposite of how they feel. Ask yourself: What am I actually feeling and what do I want this person to know? Is it unreasonable to ask my son to text me when he gets to his destination when he travels? He seems upset when I ask, but I want to know he's safe. As Christians, should we accept a wedding invitation from my husband's female cousin, who is marrying a woman? I feel God is telling me not to go, but I'm concerned about hurting my marriage. How can I help my best friend's children understand that their father is ready to remarry less than a year after their mother's death? They were married over 50 years. How do I tell my mom I love her if I don't really feel like it? I'm upset that she doesn't acknowledge that she's failed me as a mother to protect me from my stepfather.

In this special Day of Hope message, Terry Fowler from Hope Center Ministries shares an encouraging message about hope, freedom, restoration, and finding a way forward. Whatever you may be facing, remember: your story isn't over. There is hope. There is freedom. There is a way forward. Thank you for joining us for Day of Hope at Covenant Community Church in Madisonville, Kentucky. Covenant Community Church 1055 N. Main St. Madisonville, KY Visit Covenant Community Church

Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, teaches that a sinner can be transformed into someone important in the Church because Jesus, through His mercy, transforms the human heart. St. Matthew is a powerful example: although he was regarded as a sinner, Jesus looked upon him with mercy and called him to follow Him. Matthew responded to that call, and his encounter with Christ changed his life. Jesus continues to seek sinners and call them to repentance—not to condemn them, but to forgive, heal, and give them a new life and mission. Fr. Tyler connects this mercy with the biblical Day of Atonement, when the high priest entered the Holy of Holies to seek atonement and forgiveness for the sins of the people. Jesus is our true High Priest and the atoning sacrifice who takes away sin. The image of Divine Mercy visually reminds us of Christ extending His blessing and mercy to sinners. The same mercy Jesus showed Matthew is still offered to us today and is echoed in the Diary of St. Faustina. We only need the courage to approach Him and say, “Jesus, here I am. I am a sinner, and I am not worthy.” When we sincerely turn to Him, we can trust that He receives us, forgives us, and transforms us because He is merciful. Readings for September 21st 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092126.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

In this teaching, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on Jesus' parables of the Kingdom of Heaven and the extraordinary generosity of God. Like the workers called into the vineyard at different hours, we encounter God at different stages of life, yet the door of Heaven remains open even to those who turn to Him at the very end. No worker was cheated: each received what was promised, while the master was free to be generous. In the same way, God's justice and mercy reveal a generosity far beyond what any of us could ever deserve. This generosity is also revealed through God's grace, the sacraments, and even the Apostolic Pardon offered to the dying. Christians are called not to envy the grace given to others—even those who come to faith at the last moment—but to rejoice whenever a soul receives God's mercy. We work in the Lord's vineyard not merely for a reward, but for the joy and love of serving Him. May we trust the Master, celebrate His generosity toward others, and humbly pray that He grants us the heavenly reward we could never earn on our own. Readings for September 20th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092026.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

Teaching by Elijah Dally Week 2: The Preparation of Jesus for Ministry - Luke 3-4:30Preparing You for Jesus - The Ministry of John the Baptist (Luke 3:1-20)- (3:1-2) The King Arrives in History- (3:3-9) Prepare for the King: Repent- (3:10-14) What Does Repentance Look Like?- (3:15-20) John Points Beyond HimselfJohn the Baptist and Jesus compared:John the Baptist:- John ministers in the wilderness - 3:2-3- John preaches to Israel - 3:3, 18- John preaches repentance - 3:3, 8- John announces one greater who is coming - 3:16- John confronts Herod and is rejected - 3:19-20- John's ministry results in imprisonment - 3:20- John prepares people for the coming MessiahJesus:- Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness - 4:1- Jesus begins preaching to Israel - 4:14-15- Jesus preaches the fulfillment/good news - 4:18-21- Jesus arrives as that greater one - 3:21-22; 4:1-21- Jesus confronts unbelief and is rejected at Nazareth - 4:24-30- Jesus' rejection anticipates his eventual death- Jesus declares that the promised age "has been fulfilled" - 4:21The King Arrives - Luke 3:21-4:30Who is He?- Son of God - Luke 3:21-22, 38; 4:3, 9- New Adam - Luke 3:23-38- Promised Messiah - Luke 4:14-21What will He do?- Defeat evil - Luke 4:1-13- Heal the broken - Luke 4:18- Free the captive - Luke 4:18- Proclaim good news - Luke 4:18-21- Bring God's Kingdom - Luke 4:18-21How will He do it?- In obedience to the Father - Luke 4:1-13- In the power of the Spirit - Luke 3:22; 4:1, 14, 18- Through the Word - Luke 4:4, 8, 12, 16-21- In confrontation with the powers of evil - Luke 4:1-13- Despite rejection from his own people - Luke 4:24-30How will people respond?- Amazement - Luke 4:15, 22- Questions - Luke 4:22- Rejection - Luke 4:23-24, 28- Hostility - Luke 4:28-30- Praise/Reception - Luke 4:15, 22Parallels between the Ministries of John the Baptist and ElijahJohn the Baptist:- Appears in the wilderness - Matt 3:1; Mark 1:4; Luke 3:2- Wears camel's hair and a leather belt - Matt 3:4; Mark 1:6- Calls Israel to repentance - Matt 3:2; Luke 3:3, 7-14- Challenges Israel's presumed covenant status: "Do not presume to say... 'We have Abraham as our father'" - Matt 3:9; Luke 3:8- Announces coming divine judgment - Matt 3:7, 10-12; Luke 3:7, 9, 17- Confronts King Herod for his sin - Matt 14:3-4; Mark 6:17-18; Luke 3:19- Herodias wants John killed - Mark 6:19, 24- His confrontation with the royal household leads to persecution - Matt 14:3-12; Mark 6:17-29- Prepares Israel for the coming of the Lord - Matt 3:3; Mark 1:2-3; Luke 3:4-6- Turns Israel toward God - Luke 1:16-17- Explicitly comes "in the spirit and power of Elijah" - Luke 1:17- Jesus says John fulfills the coming of Elijah - Matt 11:13-14; 17:10-13Elijah:- Lives/ministers in wilderness settings - 1 Kings 17:2-6; 19:4-8- Known by his hairy appearance/garment and leather belt - 2 Kings 1:8- Calls Israel to return to YHWH - 1 Kings 18:18-21, 36-39- Challenges covenant Israel for abandoning YHWH - 1 Kings 18:18, 21- Announces God's judgment upon rebellious Israel - 1 Kings 17:1; 21:17-24- Confronts King Ahab for his sin - 1 Kings 18:17-18; 21:17-24- Jezebel wants Elijah killed - 1 Kings 19:1-2- His confrontation with the royal household leads to persecution - 1 Kings 19:1-3- Expected to return before the Day of the LORD - Mal 4:5-6- Elijah's promised return would "turn the hearts" of God's people - Mal 4:5-6- The prophetic model John fulfills - Mal 4:5-6- Elijah was promised to come before the Lord - Mal 4:5-6

Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, reminds us today, as we celebrate the feast of St. Januarius, that our Christian life is meant to bear abundant fruit for the Kingdom of God. St. Januarius lived during a time when Christianity was persecuted and not yet accepted, yet he remained faithful to Christ even unto martyrdom. From his life, we learn the fruit of perseverance—a faith that continues to bear fruit even after death. Through his courageous witness, he led others to Jesus, and even today his life continues to testify to our hope in eternal life. Like a seed planted in good soil, a life rooted in Christ can produce fruit far beyond what we ourselves may ever see. How, then, do we become good and holy soil in the world? We can look to the Blessed Virgin Mary as our model. Mary received the Word of God with an open and humble heart, allowed it to take root within her, and faithfully gave herself to God's will. To become fruitful, we too must make our hearts good soil—open to God's Word, nourished by prayer and the sacraments, and willing to persevere through difficulties. When we follow Mary's example and allow Jesus to live and work within us, our lives can become fertile ground through which God plants seeds of faith, hope, and love, bearing abundant fruit for His Kingdom. Readings for September 19th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091926.cfm © 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. Fair Use Policy: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/house/fair-use-policy ⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate... ✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT ⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy! https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?... Follow Us on Social Media!

Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Alice shares about the miscarriage of her child and discusses where God is when a woman experiences a miscarriage. She also offers practical ways to begin healing after pregnancy loss, whether you are the mother or father. My 45-year-old son is single and has epilepsy. He's never driven, isn't married, and has never dated. Having him come live with us will change our privacy and his. How do we navigate this transition and maintain healthy boundaries? Why won't God reveal Himself to me? I hear people talk about experiences that confirm God is real. Why does He reveal Himself to some people and not others? How can I overcome my doubts about God? I was sexually abused by my mom until I was a junior in high school. I'm 78, and you're the first people I've ever shared this with. Is there anything I can do to ease the burden of this trauma?

Caller Questions & Discussion: Parents, do you know how to talk about the dangers of AI and chatbots? Dr. Alice shares the tragic story of a boy who committed suicide after developing a romantic relationship with AI, reminding us that AI should never replace our relationships with God and other people. I'm a 70-year-old widow, and my husband died when I was 52. Yesterday, when I asked my brother if I could share something with him, he mentioned God and said I had to wait until I was with both him and his wife. My 23-year-old son got his girlfriend pregnant and asked to move her in, but I said no unless they're married or stay in separate rooms because I feel I'd be compromising my faith. Now he has cut me off, and I feel forced to choose between my son and my faith. I feel like I'm being bombarded with Satan and spiritual warfare on a daily basis. None of the pastors or the eight different churches I've gone to can help. My daughter was assaulted, and my siblings forged my signature and stole my inheritance. Where do I turn?

What are the best Old Testament prophecies pointing to Jesus? In this episode, Sean talks with Jeff Morgan, who came to Christ out of a secular Jewish home, about his top ten prophecies that point to Jesus. We discuss how pointers to Jesus from a range of books in the Old Testament and how they are uniquely fulfilled in the person of Jesus.Jeff Morgan is a Jewish believer in Yeshua, living in Israel, known for his bold and compassionate evangelism. Formerly with Jews for Jesus, Jeff is the founder of Highway 53 Ministries, a popular YouTube channel and outreach ministry.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

What if your husband wants you to have a 9-5? What if your family is in a situation where both you and your husband have to have a paycheck? These are questions that are personal but also worth thinking about on a macro scale: what is a woman's relationship to paid labor? Should she have a relationship with it at all? This week we talk through evangelicalism and women's work. The post A Girl's Got Work To Do appeared first on Sheologians.