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Thirty years ago, David Remnick published “The Devil Problem,” a Profile of the religion scholar Elaine Pagels—a scholar of early Christianity who had also, improbably, become a best-selling author with “The Gnostic Gospels,” from 1979. Pagels's latest book, “Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus,” is a summation of her lifetime of research on Christianity, as it takes on some of the central historical controversies of Christianity, including the stories of immaculate conception and the resurrection. She tells Remnick how she found and lost faith in the evangelical movement, but retained a lifelong interest in religion. “I have a sense that what we think of as the invisible world,” she feels, “has deep realities to it that are quite unfathomable.”This segment originally aired on March 28, 2025.New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.
What if the next chapter of your life didn't require more effort, but deeper embodiment and trust in the miracles already unfolding?In this final episode of 2025, Ashley reflects on a year defined by expansion and shares her powerful new word for 2026: embodiment. She opens up about slowing down, grounding into presence, and allowing her work to flow around her life rather than override it. This deeply personal reflection sets the tone for an expansive conversation with returning guest Hazel Ortega, a Master of Miracles, serial entrepreneur, and Educational Psychologist specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation.Hazel returns to the podcast five years after her first appearance to share how her life and impact have grown through intentional manifestation, healing, and unwavering belief. Together, Ashley and Hazel explore what it truly means to dream without limits, shift beyond old stories, and trust the unseen forces guiding us toward our highest potential.Tune in to Episode 298 of Uncover Your Magic for powerful blend of reflection, vision, and activation. Ashley shares her personal shift into embodiment and introduces the creation of the I Am Agency, a new mission-driven venture focused on helping children, teens, and athletes build grounded confidence through mindset and energy work. She also explains why the podcast will evolve in 2026 as she follows this calling with clarity and trust.Hazel expands on the difference between goals, dreams, and miracles, explaining why miracles allow us to dream beyond logic and conditioning. She shares stories from her work with incarcerated individuals, entrepreneurs, and global leaders, illustrating how healing the past and raising energetic frequency accelerates manifestation. Hazel also teaches why drawing your vision, rather than cutting images from magazines, activates the heart instead of the fear-based mind.Throughout the conversation, both women emphasize that manifestation is not about force, hustle, or proving worth. It is about remembering who you are, releasing old narratives, and aligning your thoughts, emotions, and energy with the life you want to live. This episode serves as both a closing of one chapter and an invitation into a more embodied, intentional, and miraculous new year.You don't need to become more to receive more. When you embody who you already are, miracles naturally meet you there.Episode Takeaways (timestamps)00:01 – Ashley introduces embodiment as her word for 2026 and reflects on her personal shift00:08 – Why Hazel Ortega is the perfect guest to close out the year00:26 – The difference between goals, dreams, and miracles00:46 – Why healing the past and raising frequency accelerates manifestation01:10 – Creating a vision from the heart instead of the mindResources:Connect with Hazel: Website • Instagram • FacebookRecommended Reading: From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Mastery of Miracles by Hazel OrtegaConnect with Ashley: Website • Instagram • FacebookYour Next Move: Subscribe to the PodcastShare with a Friend: Forward or tag on socialFree Gift: Download your Easy Magical Morning Routine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this transformative final episode of 2025, Jennifer Hadley stands excited at the threshold of a new nine-year cycle, sharing profound insights from A Course in Miracles Chapter 21 about taking complete responsibility for every aspect of life. She demonstrates this principle through her own family relationships - spending nearly 30 days together this year without conflict after taking "total responsibility for the quality of my relationships." Exploring the radical teaching that "no accident nor chance is possible" in God's universe, Jennifer explains how we each wrote a multi-layered script for our lives with different pathways depending on whether we choose love or fear. Her journey from daily battles and nightmares to living "above the battlefield" proves that transformation isn't rocket science - it simply requires living the principles moment by moment rather than just understanding them intellectually. To learn more about A Course in Miracles please visit Powerofloveministry.net. For the transcript of this episode and more please visit LivingACourseinMiracles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
> Little Miracles of Katrina – by M.V. Despenza Booksbymvdespenza.com Some Asses Just Need Wiping For every woman who’s ever carried the weight of others while losing pieces of herself — this book is for you. Some Asses Just Need Wiping is a raw, unflinching memoir that pulls back the curtain on the emotional toll of lifelong caregiving. From parenting her chronically ill mother as a child to emotionally supporting a mentally ill ex-husband, raising two young boys as a single mother, and having one son diagnosed as neurodivergent, Shelly Grimm has lived through—and risen from—it all. If you're part of the sandwich generation, caring for aging parents while raising children, this book will help you feel seen, heard, and validated. In these pages, you'll discover: The invisible trauma children of chronically ill parents carry for decades The generational cost of unacknowledged caregiving roles What “help” actually looks like when someone's drowning quietly Ways to support caregivers (especially kids) before it's too late Packed with stories that are brutally honest and laced with dark humor, Shelly shares lessons that will resonate with anyone who's ever felt invisible while doing the impossible. Whether you're a caregiver, survivor, or both—this book is your wake-up call, validation, and lifeline all in one. Read it, feel it, and be changed by it. M.V. Despenza is a passionate storyteller and writer whose work shines a light on resilience, faith, and the extraordinary strength found in ordinary people. Inspired by real-life events, Despenza's stories blend heartfelt truth with literary grace. When not writing, Despenza enjoys connecting with readers, sharing stories of hope, and continuing the mission of creating works that remind us of life's hidden miracles.
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! On today's episode, Daniel Dopp, Field Yates, and Stephania Bell break down all the action from Week 17 of the NFL season. Who were the biggest winners and losers of the weekend? Which fantasy studs came through when it mattered most and which duds may have cost managers a championship? We'll also cover the latest wave of major injuries before previewing the Monday Night Football matchup between the Rams and Falcons. All that and more on Fantasy Focus Football! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Doug & Paula established in their previous podcasts that there is a God who created the heavens & earth. They also established the fact this God CAN do miracles today. But does He?-Feel free to email us with any questions at info@servingbb.org or for more information check out our website at https://servingbeyondborders.org-Follow us on:Instagram - @servingbeyondbordersYouTube - Serving Beyond BordersFacebook - Serving Beyond Borders-"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve. . ." Mark 10:45-TUNE IN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-radical-christian-life-with-doug-and-paula/id1562355832
Welcome dear heart to step into the magical birth portal with me.The 3 a.m. phone call. The quiet preparation with butterflies in my tummy. The drive through the dark. The candlelit living room where time seems to stand still and a new life enters the world.Join me as I share an intimate glimpse into the rawness, beauty and awe of witnessing birth as a rite of passage. Of being invited into one of the most powerful thresholds a woman and family will ever cross. Of holding space for the mystery, the intensity, the surrender, and the miracle of life unfolding.This episode is a love letter to physiological birth and to the women who birth the new generation.It's also a reflection on the deep honour and responsibility of those of us who walk beside them in that moment.And if, as you listen, something stirs in you. A remembering. A curiosity. An inner knowing that you may be called to support women and families through the birth portal one day. This episode also holds an invitation.Applications are open for the Sacred Birth Worker Mentorship beginning January 26th, 2026. A year-long, in-depth journey into becoming a grounded, skilled, intuitive sacred space holder for women.Learn more and apply at sacredbirthinternational.com
SummaryThis conversation explores the early chapters of the Book of John, focusing on the themes of the Word, the testimony of John the Baptist, the calling of the first disciples, and the miracles performed by Jesus, particularly at the wedding in Cana and in the temple.TakeawaysIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God.John the Baptist came to testify about the light.Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.The disciples recognized Jesus as the Messiah.Miracles serve to manifest Jesus' glory and authority.John's testimony emphasizes the importance of belief.Jesus' miracles were signs that led to faith.The calling of the disciples shows the personal nature of Jesus' ministry.Jesus' authority is questioned by the Jews in the temple.The transformation of water into wine signifies Jesus' divine power.Chapters00:00 The Word and the Light03:06 John the Baptist's Testimony05:51 The Calling of the Disciples08:45 Miracles and Authority of JesusNewsletter and Blogs: https://benjaminlee.blogYoutube: https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=aiCJ7iQgc_ECK3hVPodcasts: https://icandopodcast.com
Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Midnight Miracles on Mumbai's Marine Drive Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की Marine Drive पर नए साल की शाम की रौनक अपने चरम पर थी।En: The vibrancy of New Year's Eve on Mumbai's Marine Drive was at its peak.Hi: समुद्र के किनारे सजे-धजे लोग, हंसी-खुशी में डूबे हुए थे।En: People dressed up elegantly along the beach were immersed in joy and laughter.Hi: जगह-जगह संगीत बज रहा था, लोग नाच रहे थे और आसमान में दीवाली जैसी रोशनी बिखरी हुई थी।En: Music was playing all around, people were dancing, and the sky was lit up as if it was Diwali.Hi: इसी भीड़ में Priya का दिल बेचैन था।En: Amidst this crowd, Priya's heart was restless.Hi: उसकी आँखों में चिंताएं थीं।En: There were worries in her eyes.Hi: Priya ने अपने भाई Rohan से मिला वो सुंदर हार खो दिया था, जो उसने खासतौर पर नए साल के लिए उसे दिया था।En: Priya had lost the beautiful necklace given to her by her brother Rohan, which he had specially given for the New Year.Hi: अब वो हार खो चुका था और उसे ढूँढ़ना Marine Drive की इस भीड़ में किसी मुसीबत से कम नहीं था।En: Now that the necklace was lost, finding it in Marine Drive's crowd was nothing short of a problem.Hi: उसने अपने सामने आने वाले हर इंसान की ओर उम्मीद से देखा, लेकिन नतीजा शून्य रहा।En: She looked at every person passing by with hope, but the result remained nil.Hi: तभी उसकी सब से अच्छी सहेली Anjali आई।En: Then her best friend Anjali came up.Hi: Anjali ने उसकी हालत देखी और उसका हाथ पकड़कर उसे दिलासा दिया, "तुम परेशान मत हो, हम मिलकर इसे ढूँढ़ लेंगे।En: Seeing her condition, Anjali held her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, we will find it together."Hi: " Priya को Anjali की बातों में यकीन था क्यूंकि Anjali हमेशा मुश्किल समय में उसका सहारा बनी थी।En: Priya had faith in Anjali's words because Anjali had always been her support during difficult times.Hi: दोनों ने तुरंत खोज शुरू कर दी।En: The two immediately began their search.Hi: सड़क और पैदल चलने वालों के बीच की जगह थोड़ी खाली थी, पर भीड़ इतनी ज्यादा थी कि मुश्किलें फिर भी थीं।En: The space between the road and the pedestrians was slightly clear, but the crowd was so dense that difficulties persisted.Hi: Priya हर तरफ नज़र घुमाकर देख रही थी, पर चुपचाप।En: Priya was looking around everywhere, but silently.Hi: कुछ घंटे बीत गए, और अब midnight पास आ रही थी।En: A few hours passed, and now midnight was approaching.Hi: Priya के दिल में 움ंगें हारने लगी थीं, पर Anjali ने उसे हिम्मत नहीं हारने दी।En: The excitement in Priya's heart began to wane, but Anjali did not let her lose hope.Hi: "हम उसे ढूंढ निकालेंगे," Anjali ने कहा।En: "We will find it," Anjali said.Hi: "तुम मत सोचो, बस अमल करो।En: "Don't think, just act."Hi: "अचानक, एक जीवंत पल आया।En: Suddenly, there was a vibrant moment.Hi: जैसे ही घड़ी बारह बजने ही वाली थी, Priya और Anjali को फर्श पर कुछ चमकता हुआ दिखाई दिया।En: Just as the clock was about to strike twelve, Priya and Anjali saw something shimmering on the ground.Hi: दोनों ने दौड़कर उस ओर देखा।En: Both rushed to take a closer look.Hi: Priya ने जल्दी से उसे उठाया और देखा, वह वही हार था।En: Priya quickly picked it up and saw, it was the same necklace.Hi: हार को देखकर Priya की आँखों से आँसू निकल पड़े, पर इस बार खुशी के थे।En: Tears welled up in Priya's eyes, but this time they were tears of joy.Hi: आसमान में रंग-बिरंगे पटाखे फूटने लगे।En: Colorful fireworks started lighting up the sky.Hi: चारों तरफ जश्न का माहौल था।En: There was a festive atmosphere all around.Hi: Priya ने Anjali को गले लगा लिया और दोनों ने जश्न मनाया।En: Priya hugged Anjali and both celebrated.Hi: Priya को समझ आया कि दोस्ती और रिश्तों की अहमियत कितनी बड़ी होती है, वो भी ऐसे समय में जब सब कुछ अंधकारमय लगता है।En: Priya realized how significant friendship and relationships are, especially when everything seems dark.Hi: उस शाम नववर्ष की शुभ कामनाओं के साथ Priya को एक नई सीख मिली - भरोसे और रिश्तों का महत्व।En: That evening, with New Year's greetings, Priya learned a new lesson - the importance of trust and relationships.Hi: अब Priya जान चुकी थी कि अगर मन में सच हो, तो कुछ भी आसम्भव नहीं।En: Now Priya knew that if there is truth in the heart, then nothing is impossible.Hi: और वह अपनी दोस्त Anjali के कारण ही ऐसा समझ पाई थी।En: And she understood this because of her friend Anjali.Hi: घड़ी ने बारह बजाए और उस जीवन के नए सफर की शुरुआत हुई जिसमें Priya ने अपनी कमजोरियों को पीछे छोड़ा और एक नया युग शुरू किया।En: The clock struck twelve, marking the beginning of a new journey in life where Priya left her weaknesses behind and started a new era.Hi: नए साल का स्वागत करते हुए Priya के चेहरे पर अब मुस्कान थी क्योंकि वो हार उसे सिर्फ कीमती आभूषण नहीं, बल्कि अपनों की मोहब्बत का प्रतीक था।En: Welcoming the New Year, a smile graced Priya's face because the necklace was not just a valuable ornament but a symbol of the love from her dear ones. Vocabulary Words:vibrancy: रौनकelegantly: सजे-धजेimmersed: डूबेrestless: बेचैनworries: चिंताएंnecklace: हारspecially: खासतौर परsupport: सहाराpersisted: बनी रहींwane: हारने लगीvibrant: जीवंतshimmering: चमकताwelling up: निकल पड़ेfireworks: पटाखेfestive: जश्नrealized: समझ आयाsignificant: अहमियतrelationship: रिश्तेdark: अंधकारमयgreetings: शुभ कामनाएंtrust: भरोसेjourney: सफरera: युगsymbol: प्रतीकvaluable: कीमतीornament: आभूषणapproaching: पास आ रहीfaith: यकीनcomforted: दिलासा दियाhope: उम्मीद
Happy New Year! We share an alternative energy to move into 2026 with. Let's move into the fast paced year of 2026 with a lot of intention, play, and gentleness.
Have you ever made one too many mistakes? You know, you get to a point where you think, That's it! God must be done with me? Well, Abraham was a man of faith who made plenty of mistakes along the way. Yet God seemed to overlook, even o compensate for them. Why was that? Life Changing Moments As we travel through life we all kind of experience these moments and often they are seemingly insignificant events that in fact, turn out to change the whole course of our lives. It's amazing when you think about it! We all have a plan for our lives but there are things just around the next corner or just over the next rise that can change everything – good things and bad things, happy things and sad things. Some people think, "Well, it's all a matter of chance." Well, I don't believe in chance. I remember a brochure that changed my life. I was attending a little church – I had not long become a Christian and it was a Sunday service like every other Sunday. At the end of the service I walked to the back of the little church and I saw a brochure for a particular Bible College, Tabor College in Sydney. It wasn't a particularly attractive brochure or a well designed brochure – I picked it up and that was a defining moment – I took it home, I read about this ministry degree, I prayed and I felt this incredibly strong tug in my heart. Now in my mind I am thinking, "There's no way. You know Berni, you have been a Christian for five minutes" but in my heart I knew. So I rang them, I applied, I went to see the Principal, I felt like such a fraud. "They are never going to accept me." They did! And there I learned so much but also, by chance again, I came into contact with my predecessor in this ministry; the former CEO of Christianityworks and one thing led to another. And today I'm doing what I am doing because I picked up that little brochure at the back of the church. Now I had no idea that morning that something would happen that would change the course of my life. This week we are starting a new series on Christianityworks, it's called "Defining Moments". It's really exciting! I want to look at this from a different perspective; from God's perspective. See when we look back on our lives most of us can pick three or four, maybe half a dozen defining moments – those little things that seemed to change the whole course of our lives. Now, sure we can see them from our natural human perspective – after all, we are people; we're human, but if we do that I think we miss the point. I want to look at some defining moments in the lives of four people in the Bible – Abraham, Joseph, David and Josiah over the next four weeks and we are starting today with Abraham. I want to see if we can discover how God reaches into our lives with miracles - great and small to define the very course of our lives because God does have a plan. Psalm 139, verse 16, says: Your eyes beheld my unformed substance. In Your book were written all the days that were formed for me when none of them as yet existed. And when we at least expect it, and even despite what you and I do or fail to do, His plan is worked out through His grace for His glory. God brings those defining moments. Let's start with Abraham - the man with whom God's engagement of His chosen people began. He was living comfortably in a place called Ur, east of Israel – of course Israel didn't exist back then. Ur was the land of the Chaldeans, later it was called Babylon – it's just south of modern day Baghdad. And he travelled with his father up to Haran and then God called him to leave his comfort and follow this really crazy, absolutely incredulous promise. Let's pick it up – if you have got a Bible, grab it; open it up at Genesis chapter 12. We are going to look at the story of Abraham – it's too much to look at it all in one programme but we are going to have a look at part of his story. Genesis chapter 12, beginning at verse 1: Now the Lord said to Abram, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. So Abram when as the Lord had told him and Lot when with him. Abram was seventy five years old when he departed form Haran." Seventy five years old! "He and Sarai his wife and they were childless." You see, you have to remember, in the Old Testament, blessing; God's blessing, you knew you had it when you had lots of land and lots of children. They had neither, so they didn't have God's blessing on their lives. Now the word "Abram" means "exalted father". So even his name was a joke, but still he went, off into the never never, based on what – some intangible, crazy call from God? Remember Abram had no Bible; he had no Scriptures to reveal who God was. He had no church tradition, or Jewish tradition – nothing like that. All the other nations had their gods; idols – they worshipped them, they believed all sorts of weird and wonderful things but Abram put his faith; he put his whole life and all his possessions in this God who came up with this incredulous promise. How did God say this to Abram - through an audible voice, a dream, a vision, a whisper of the Spirit in his heart? We don't know but he just heard the call and he trusted in the promises of God and off he went, into the blue yonder. Now God's plan A, remember, is to bless Abram with land and children – impossible of course! Oozes fantasy, not faith – could never happen. And then begins Abram's comedy of errors – pretty tragic actually. We don't have time to look at them all today but we are going to look at some of them. It's a journey where Abram and Sarai his wife, made plenty of mistakes along the way. Take Lot for instance, his nephew – if you look at Genesis chapter 12 again, did God tell Abram to take Lot with him? Not at all – it was Abram's idea. No doubt, this was plan B for Abram. "Well, if God doesn't come through on this promise of a son, at least I'll have a relative to be my heir" and Lot…..Lot causes him all sorts of grief. Let's have a look – Genesis chapter 13, verse 5: Now Lot who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents so that the land couldn't support both of them living together, for their possessions were so great that they could not live together. And there was strife between the herders of Abram's stock and the herders of Lot's stock. At that time the Canaanites and the Perizzites lived in the land. Then Abram said to Lot, "Let there be no strife between you and me – between your herders and my herders for we are kindred. Is not the whole land before you? Separate yourself from me. If you take the left hand, then I'll go to the right; of you take the right hand, then I will go to the left." Lot looked about him and saw the plain of the Jordan that was well watered everywhere like this garden of the Lord; like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar - this was before the Lord had destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah. So Lot chose for himself all the plain of Jordan and Lot eastward thus he separated from Abram. Gee, plan B worked really well for Abram didn't it? Obviously God didn't know what He was promising Abram and needed a back up! And look how it turned out! Strife, separation and then Abram gave away the best half of the Promised Land. And if you read on in chapter 14, Abram risks his life and God's plan because he has to fight a battle to save Lot's life. Lot was not part of plan A and in chapter 19 of Genesis (we won't go there for now for time reasons) but he ends up sleeping with his own daughters and fathers the Moabites and the Ammonites; both nations that became enemies of Israel. Huh – well done Abram! God obviously needed your help!! Who Can Blame Him? Well, who can blame Abram? He is in his late seventies now on a journey to nowhere and Sarai is no spring chicken either, I have to tell you. And God gives him this utterly incongruous, impossible promise and Abram is aching inside. "God, what are You doing?" Can you relate to that? I can! Let's have a look at the defining moment in Abram's journey. It begins in Genesis chapter 15, verse 1: After these things the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Don't be afraid, Abram, I am your shield. Your reward shall be very great." But Abram said, "Lord God, what will You give me for I continue childless and the heir of my house is Eliezer, son of Damascus?" And Abram said, "You have given me no offspring and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir." But the Word of the Lord came to him, "This man shall not be your heir. No one but a son coming from your very own body shall be your heir." God brought him outside and said, "Look toward the heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then the Lord said to him, "So shall your descendants be!" And Abram believed the Lord and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. I reckon this is one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible. Is Abram a man of faith? Absolutely! But he is struggling – he has tried everything he can do in his own strength and he can't make this promise from God happen and time is marching on. So through his doubt, he ends up with plan C or D or whatever he is up to. How does God respond – with rebuke, with punishment, with discipline? God brought him outside and said, "Look toward the heaven and count the start, if you are able to count them." Then God said "So will your descendants be! Isn't it beautiful? You know, the Milky Way when you get away from the smog and the lights of the city is just the most awesome thing – there are so many stars out there – it almost looks like clouds. Trillions of stars – this is the love of God! And he believed the Lord and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. Abram's faith meant that God's righteousness became part of who he was. It's a theme the Apostle Paul picks up in Romans chapter 4 and in Galatians chapter 3 in the New Testament, much later. See I struggle with the rose coloured glasses that Paul and others in the New Testament use to look back on Abraham. They paint him as this paragon of virtue; this great man of faith. Hebrews chapter 11, beginning at verse 8: By faith Abraham, when he was called to go to a place he would later receive as an inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he didn't know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the Promised Land like a stranger in a foreign country, for he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith Abraham, even though he was past age and Sarah herself was barren, was enabled to become a father. That's great but what about all of Abraham blunders? What about his lack of faith? He goes to God and says to God, "What will You give me? What will You show me? I can't see it – I'm losing hope." See, Abraham was human – Abraham had human failures and he made mistakes just like you and me - but the answer is in what we just read in Genesis. How is it that despite all of Abraham's blunders and doubts, God's plan still came to fruition? Because Abraham: "believed the Lord and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness." Abraham believed – he didn't do it perfectly – but he believed and this was counted by God as righteousness. The righteousness of God when we believe, He forgives our sins – He forgets them. "As far as the east is from the west, so far does He remove our transgressions from us." You see, that's why in the New Testament it doesn't talk about Abraham's mistakes because God has forgiven them and they are not relevant. That's how God deals with Abraham's human failings. This is the defining moment in Abraham's journey: he believed the Lord and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. This night that was like any other; he was in his tent; he was struggling; he was praying; he was saying, 'God, what are you doing?' And God just touches him and brings him outside and says, "Look up at the stars; as many as are there so numerous will be your descendants." It's not about what Abraham did or didn't do. The defining moment is about God's grace! And come and look with me exactly how imperfectly Abraham believed. Come and see with me how human and frail his faith actually is. He is credited with righteousness – God speaks to him and right on the back of that, just two verses later, in Genesis chapter 15, verse 8, begins this: But he said "O Lord, God, how am I to know I shall possess it?" And God said to him, "Bring Me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtle dove and a young pigeon." He brought God all those things and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other but he did not cut the birds in two. And when the birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abraham drove them away. As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abraham and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him. Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Know this for certain that your offspring shall be aliens in a land that is not theirs and they shall be slaves there and they shall be oppressed there for four hundred years but I will bring judgement on the nation that they serve and afterward they shall come out with great possessions. As for you yourself, you shall go with your ancestors in peace and you shall be buried in a good old age. And they shall come back here in the fourth generation for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete." When the sun had gone down and it was dark, and a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day (listen to this) On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abraham, saying, "To your descendants I give this land – from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River Euphrates and the land of the Kenites and the Kenizzites and the Kadmonites and the Hittites and the Perizzites and the Raphaim and the Amorites and the Canaanites and the Girgashites and the Jebusites." See, in the face of further doubt from Abraham, God gives him this vision and he makes an unbreakable promise; a covenant; a promise from God Himself to Abraham. The Last Laugh Just as well, this covenant from God was an unbreakable promise because what happens next, after the stars thing and the vision and the promise, would have been the final straw for me if I had been God. Have a look at the next Now Sarai, Abram's wife, bore him no children. She had an Egyptian slave girl whose name was Hagar and Sarai said to Abram, "You see the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go into my slave girl; it may be that I shall obtain children by her." Abram listened to the voice of his wife Sarai, so after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar the Egyptian; her slave girl and gave her to her husband Abraham as a wife. He went into Hagar and she conceived and when she saw that she had conceived, she looked with contempt on her mistress. Then Sarai said to Abram, "May the wrong done to me be on you. I gave my slave girl to you to embrace and when she saw that she had conceived, she looked on me with contempt. May the Lord judge between you and me." Ok, men had more than one wife in those days but people haven't changed that much. Wives, how happy would you be with this outcome? Your husband sleeping with a slave girl and then all of a sudden the slave girl is pregnant. Can you see how perverted this is? And the son that Hagar bore was Ishmail and he became the father of the Arab world! Gee, that worked out brilliantly, didn't it? And so Abram, left to his own devices would have lurched from one blunder to the next but now the bit that really gets me about this story, is the ending. Both Abram and Sarai get to the point – I mean this has been going on for years now; decades where they just end up laughing at God's promises. I mean they are so ridiculous; they are so impossible – have a look – Abram first in Genesis chapter 17, verse 15: God said to Abram, "As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai anymore but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her and she will give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her." Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed and said to himself, "Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah who is ninety years old bear a child?" And Abraham said to God, "O that Ishmail might live in Your sight." And God said, "No, but your wife Sarah shall bear you a son and you shall name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his offspring after him." And then Sarah's turn next! God appears to Abraham in the form of three men and those men said to him, "Where is your wife Sarah?" And he said, "There, in the tent." Then one of them said, "I will surely return to you in due season and your wife Sarah shall have a son." And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance, behind them. Now Abraham and Sarah, they were old and advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. So Sarah laughed to herself, "After I have grown old and my husband is old, shall I have the pleasure?" See, can you blame Abraham and Sarah for laughing at God? I mean if you don't laugh you will cry. It has been twenty five years – they headed away on this fool's errand into the blue yonder. Abraham is over a hundred – Sarah is over ninety – come on God, what do You think You are doing? But let's see how it ends! Genesis chapter 21: The Lord dealt with Sarah just as He had said and the Lord did for Sarah as He had promised. Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the time of which God had spoken. Abraham gave the name Isaac to his son whom Sarah had borne. Do you know what the word "Isaac" means? It means "he laughs" – you see God had the last laugh! They both laughed at God's promises and God gives them a son called Isaac and God has the last laugh! It's the laughter of God's grace. And when you look back on this journey, what was the defining moment? See, what you and I want to look at is say: "What do I have to do….what do I have to do? What do I have to do to get God's favour?" Isn't that what we are always thinking? And you look at all of Abraham's blunders and you see all the mistakes he made but in his heart he believed and it was reckoned unto him by God as righteousness. His faith trumped his failures! Let me say that again ... Abraham's faith trumped his failures! People came to Jesus years later and they said, "What must we do to perform the works of God?" And Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God: that you believe in the One whom He has sent." Do you get it? The defining moment for Abraham was God's gracious, loving, powerful, impossible, unbreakable, ridiculous, only God could ever do it, take it forever….promise. And in his heart Abraham believed. That's the bit that God saw and took and used and blessed Abraham through. That's why the New Testament writers can completely ignore the failures of Abraham because God….God had forgotten them a long time ago. God had decided to overlook them a long time ago. Abraham was not a perfect man – Abraham was human just like you and me. You make blunders in your life; I make blunders in my life. What does God look at? He looks at whether we put our trust in Him through Jesus Christ. God not only forgave Abraham and Sarah but He cleaned up their mess along the way so that His plan would be fulfilled and realised for His glory. Look again at the defining moment in Abraham's life…Genesis chapter 15, verses 5 and 6: God brought Abraham outside and said, "Look up toward the heaven. Count the stars if you are able to count them." Then God said to him, "So shall your descendants be. And Abraham believed the Lord and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness. What do I have to do to do the works of God? To believe in the One whom He sent; His Son, Jesus Christ!
The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we see Jesus and the Apostles on the Sabbath of the Unleavened Bread.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament
Series: N/AService: Sun AM SermonType: SermonSpeaker: Kevin Kay
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A Call for Love If you would love some healing support, yet feel there is no room in your budget, I invite you to join me in my new series called, "A Call for Love". I remember a time when I needed healing support so badly, but I had no money to put towards it. At that time, I was a single, divorced mom with two sons and two foster daughters (and a mortgage). It was all I could do to keep food on the table, help the kids with their needs, and keep my bills current. I prayed and asked God for help and by the end of the week, I was invited to a dinner party. I ended up meeting a nice couple there and they showed me a couple of healing techniques that brought me immediate relief. I knew I needed more help from them, yet they told me the price of a full healing session would be $300 (and that was 30 years ago!) I went home feeling defeated and prayed some more. I slowly put that money together, but it was a huge challenge. I ultimately paid for a session with them and they did help me tremendously. To this day, I feel it was some of the best money I ever spent. That being said, I would prefer that other people do not have to go through the anguish that I did. We learn in A Course in Miracles that separation is not real. If one of us is needing some extra help, then it means that all of us are needing help at some level. We also learn that when we are healed, we are never healed alone. If you need of some healing support, yet feel like there is no way to get to it r
The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we see Jesus and the Apostles on Preparation Day:the Evening Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament
Join Sandra for a breathtaking conversation with Heather Vandermeyden, a woman who didn't just have one Near-Death Experience—she had a series of them. At just twenty years old, Heather faced a catastrophic medical crisis (ulcerative colitis, sepsis, and organ failure) that kept her in the ICU for three months. While her body withered away to 79 pounds and endured thirteen emergency surgeries, her spirit was busy traveling beyond the veil. In this episode, Heather details the more than twenty times she popped out of her body to escape the pain. She shares vivid descriptions of the "Ancient Healing Waters" that saved her liver, a visit to a Hall of Records (the Library), and a heartwarming reunion with her deceased grandmother and great-grandfather. She also describes seeing God stand in the doorway of the hospital room—a being of pure, non-judgmental love with vibrant blue eyes. Perhaps most miraculously, Heather describes meeting two specific children on the other side. Years later, unable to carry a pregnancy due to her surgeries, she fostered and adopted two children who matched the exact description of the souls she met in Heaven. Get Heather's new book "Miracles from the Other Side" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Muuefn Visit Heather's website: https://www.heathervandermeyden.com *Connect with Sandra Champlain: * Website (Free book by joining the 'Insiders Club, Free empowering Sunday Gatherings with medium demonstration, Mediumship Classes & more): http://wedontdie.com *Patreon (Early access, PDF of over 790 episodes & more): Visit https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio *Don't miss Sandra's #1 "Best of all things afterlife related" Podcast 'Shades of the Afterlife' at https://shadesoftheafterlife.com
"The Impossibility of Sacrifice and the Reality of Oneness” In this illuminating movie session with David, we are gently guided into the remembrance that awakening is a one-way ticket to the heart—a natural return to what has always been true. Through commentary on the second mini-movie from the Pluribus series, David reflects on Oneness, showing how resistance, anger, and judgment are delay maneuvers of the ego, while God's Love for us remains unstoppable and all-encompassing. The movie scenes unfold as living parables, reminding us that awakening is not forced but comes through a gentle willingness to lay aside fear and accept the happiness already given. He emphasizes the importance of changing perception rather than trying to change the world. As we are all going deeper in applying these teachings in our daily lives, we are continually invited into the quiet recognition that the game of fear has no real power. As David reminds us, “Salvation can be thought of as a game that happy children play… be happy now!” For more information about David Hoffmeister, and Living Miracles events, visit https://www.the-christ.net/events Listen to the entire talk: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystical-christ-academy-the-impossibility-of-sacrifice-and-the-reality-of-oneness-movie-session-with-david-hoffmeister--69061437 To participate online in a Movie Gathering, join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/courses/membership-weekly-online-movie-gatherings Join our online community: https://programs.the-christ.net/products/communities/tribe-of-christ If you are interested to know more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, here is more information: https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/events. Read A Course in Miracles online here: https://acourseinmiraclesnow.com/ Learn more about David Hoffmeister here: https://davidhoffmeister.com
3805 – December 26, 2025 – Merry Christmas 2025 – Christmas “Miracles” and readings. (this is an encore presentation of our 2025 Christmas show) Visit the show’s Facebook page. csctalkradio.com The post Merry Christmas 2025 appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.
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Today, Pastor Al Dagel brings part one of a three-part look at the "High-priestly prayer" of Jesus. Part two will be presented tomorrow, and part three will be shared on Sunday.
Lee Strobel is an American Christian author, apologist, speaker, and former investigative journalist who transitioned from an atheist investigative journalist into a leading Christian apologist and author, blending rigorous investigative methods with his faith journey to influence millions worldwide. Born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Strobel earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School; growing up in a nominally Christian but non-practicing household, he became a committed atheist who viewed Christianity as irrational until 1979, when his wife Leslie's conversion prompted a nearly two-year personal investigation into the historical evidence for Jesus. On November 8, 1981, at age 29, Strobel became a Christian, an experience he describes as “falling in love with Jesus” while interviewing scholars and examining ancient manuscripts. A 14-year veteran of The Chicago Tribune where he served as award-winning legal editor, Strobel earned Illinois' highest honors for investigative reporting and public service journalism from United Press International before pivoting full-time to Christian apologetics. He is a New York Times bestselling author of over 40 books and curricula—including the seminal The Case for Christ (1998), which has sold over 5 million copies—with total sales exceeding 18 million copies translated into 40 languages. His “Case for…” series, along with titles like The Case for Faith, The Case for Miracles, and The Case for Heaven, applies courtroom-style evidence to core doctrines. Strobel, currently serves as Founding Director of the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University. He is described by The Washington Post as “one of the evangelical community's most popular apologists,” he has received multiple Gold Medallion Awards and the 2023 Pillar Award for History from the Museum of the Bible. Married to Leslie since 1973, Strobel is father to daughter Alison (novelist and homeschooling expert) and son Kyle (professor of spiritual theology at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology), and he continues to equip believers worldwide with intellectual tools to defend and share their faith effectively. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://USCCA.com/srs Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at http://shopify.com/srs When you buy gold or silver through https://ShawnLikesGold.com, you'll get up to 10% FREE SILVER OR GOLD on qualified purchases from my partners over at Goldco. Lee Strobel Links: X - https://x.com/LeeStrobel IG - https://www.instagram.com/leestrobel YT - https://www.youtube.com/@LeeStrobelOfficial Web - https://leestrobel.com Book - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Christmas-Journalist-Investigates-Identity/dp/0310371031 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's talk about miracles, the gospel, and signs and wonders. Does God do miracles, and is he still doing them today? How about signs and wonders and people who actively pursue being a part of them? How do these things coincide with the gospel and what Jesus told us? Tune in to find out.(00:00) Gospel, miracles, and belief(05:03) Word first, not signs(10:10) Entertainment culture vs truth(15:17) Spiritual gifts and order(19:56) The greater healing(24:08) Final call and invitationCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text: https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcast Website: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbs CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/
Have you ever wondered why challenges seem to show up right when you're finally stepping into your power? Or why moments of anxiety feel so intense, it's almost as if they're blocking your path? In this week's episode of HEAL with Kelly, I sit down with my longtime Kabbalah teacher and dear friend, Eitan Yardeni, to explore the deeper spiritual mechanics of life. Kabbalah is ancient wisdom that has always resonated deeply with my beliefs and faith. Eitan, a globally respected Kabbalah teacher and Madonna's longtime spiritual mentor, has over 30 years of experience and a gift for making ancient wisdom deeply practical. Together, we explore soul vs. ego, why discomfort is part of transformation, and how to trust the guidance that leads you into a bigger version of yourself. We also explore some of life's hardest questions: Why do we experience suffering? What does Kabbalah say about anxiety, miracles, and the unseen 99% of reality? How do we navigate loss, trust the bigger picture, and stay connected to our purpose when everything feels uncertain? Throughout our conversation, Eitan shares powerful insights about expanding your vessel, cultivating true fulfillment, and embracing the light that's hidden inside the very moments we tend to resist. This is one of my favorite conversations of the year, and I hope it will be as enlightening for you as it was for me! If you're craving a deeper understanding of your path, if you're navigating a challenge, or if you simply want to feel more connected to yourself and the world around you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. It's expansive, grounding, and filled with the kind of reminders that stay with you long after the conversation ends. Key Moments You'll Love ✨: ✨ [0:00] The Month of Miracles & Sagittarius Energy
Dr. Cristian Istrate is a Pastor from Transylvania, Romania, who has been a missionary in 47 countries. He shares his incredible journey of faith, from growing up in Communist Romania to experiencing supernatural encounters with Jesus Christ. Hear about his family's struggles during the oppressive regime, miraculous moments like gasoline laden Bibles that wouldn't burn, and personal encounters with spiritual warfare. Be inspired by Dr. Cristian's testimony of redemption, healing, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Don't miss this moving episode filled with hope and miracles! 00:00 The Miraculous Survival of Bibles 00:38 Introduction to Cristian's Testimony 01:41 Growing Up in Communist Romania 03:23 The Persecution of Christians 15:29 The Fall of Communism 19:21 A Family's Struggle with Faith and Tragedy 28:07 A Vision of Jesus 28:44 Discovering a Personal Relationship with Jesus 29:35 Teenage Rebellion and Conflict 30:52 Running Away from Home 32:23 A Spiritual Awakening 37:40 Returning Home and Reconciliation 41:04 Missionary Work and Miracles 43:20 A Supernatural Healing Encounter in Egypt 48:39 The Greatest Miracle of All 53:30 A Prayer for Those in Darkness 55:59 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Links referenced in this episode: Tortured for Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXxMTf8iBj4 Sabina: https://www.sabinamovie.com/ Voice of the Martyrs: https://www.persecution.com/ To follow Dr Cristian Istrate: Wesleyan Voices Online: https://www.facebook.com/wesleyanvoices.online NEW Everyday Miracle compilation book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/45cgbP8 Everyday Miracle compilation book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everyday-miracles-julie-hedenborg/1146173449?ean=9798881501808 Subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast1395 Website for Everyday Miracles (APPLY!): http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ To follow Everyday Miracles Podcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-miracles-podcast/id1447430033 On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydaymiraclespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymiraclespodcast/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast X: https://x.com/miracles9598 linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hedenborg-452028a7/ To email Julie directly: everydaymiraclespodcast@gmail.com
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about a little poem that packs a big spiritual punch, “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” by Portia Nelson.We discuss how the poem uses a simple but powerful analogy of “a sidewalk with a hole” and how it's a brilliant mirror for our own repetitive patterns, habits, and choices that often keep us stuck.I connect this to how A Course in Miracles talks about choosing between love and fear and how we often take “detours into fear"...And why real spiritual progress isn't about never visiting fear again, but about how quickly we recognize when we've left Love and then make a conscious choice to return to it.I also reflect on why change can be so hard – we're talking those old family patterns, the subconscious payoffs, and how we normalize our suffering.
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It's Season 12, Episode 4, American Nightmare, and we are not running scared to talk about how uncomfortable this episode made us. We discuss the running SPN theme of "What is a Monster?" and "Didn't we already decide what a monster was back in season 2?" Also, what DID happen to Sam's psychic abilities? Liz explains what stigmata is, and then tells Diana about one of the most famous stigmatized Saints, Padre Pio of Italy.Research LinksStigmatize - Etymology, Origin & MeaningPadre Pio - WikipediaPadre Pio: 13 facts about St. Pio of Pietrelcina to know and share | Catholic News AgencyPadre Pio | Feast Day, Patron Saint Of, Miracles, Shrine, & Facts | BritannicaMystics of the Church: Teresa Musco -Stigmatic, mystic & victim soul10 Infamous Cases Of Stigmata - Listverse
3804 – December 25, 2025 – Merry Christmas 2025 – Christmas “Miracles” and readings. Visit the show’s Facebook page. csctalkradio.com The post Merry Christmas 2025 appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.
Sermon text: Micah 5:2-5a
If we pay attention, there are miracles all around us—large and small, in the world and in our lives. The greatest miracles happen in our heart. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/24/25), as we arrive at Christmas Eve, Hank concludes his special series on his acronym CHRISTMAS, detailing the final three letters of the acronym. The “M” in CHRISTMAS represents Miracles. Modernity has left many with the false impression that the virgin birth is nothing more than ancient superstition. But, in reality, miracles are not only possible, they are absolutely necessary in order to make sense of the universe in which we live. The “A” in CHRISTMAS represents Advent. The term Advent literally means “coming.” As such, Advent is a season in which the Christian church celebrates the coming in flesh of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The final letter in the CHRISTMAS acronym is “S”, which represents Salvation. On Christmas Eve, it is time to turn our hearts toward the primary reason for the Incarnation of God in Jesus Christ—namely, the salvation of sinners. The very name—Jesus—embodies salvation, as it is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Joshua, meaning “Yahweh saves” or “Yahweh is salvation.” This Christmas season and throughout the coming year, may you be ever mindful of the reality that God has condescended to use you as the means through which the free gift of the water of life is dispensed to a parched and thirsty world.
The story of Jesus' birth is more than just an event that happened in history; the Christmas story is meant to change the world. It is good news! The message of Salvation was first laid out in the Christmas Story. Jesus, our Savior, was born for each of us. For the first time, peace and goodwill were brought to the earth.
In this conversation about Jesus's First Instructions on How to Live A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily go back to the earliest days of the dictation of A Course in Miracles, when Jesus was first speaking to Helen Schucman and laying out—right from the start—how this Course was meant to be lived. The night before Helen heard the words, "This is a course in miracles. Please take notes," and in the weeks immediately afterward, Jesus gave direct guidance. He described what to do, how to approach this path, and how to live it—before the Course even fully took shape. In this episode you'll hear: What Jesus said to Helen and Bill in the earliest dictation How those instructions frame the entire Course Why the beginning matters for how the Course is lived today If you've ever wondered whether there's something essential in the way the Course was introduced—something that still matters for students now—this conversation is for you. ✨ Continue the Journey with Course Companions If this teaching resonated and you feel called to truly live A Course in Miracles in the new year, we invite you to join Course Companions. Course Companions is our guided membership designed to support a year of living the Course, with: • Ongoing teachings from Robert & Emily Perry • Structured spiritual practice and application • A supportive, miracle-minded community
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ This was a challenging episode to film. Biyagi and Binta open up deeply about some of the hardest moments in their lives and how Allah brought them immediate relief through tahajjud. It's a truly emotional episode—keep the tissues close.
It's the Late Crew Christmas Episode! This time, history doesn't take the holiday off. We start in 1776, when Washington made Christmas a night for river ice, surprise attacks, and nation-bending decisions while crossing the Delaware on December 25th (06:29). Then we jump to Korea in 1950, where the SS Meredith evacuation turned into a Christmas Eve miracle, rescuing 14,000 refugees in freezing seas without a single casualty (14:18). From there, we hit 1944 for one of the strangest Christmas Eves of WWII, when a German teen named Fritz Vincken hosted a ceasefire dinner between U.S. soldiers and a Wehrmacht patrol in a snow-locked cabin on December 24th (26:17). Finally, we look to the skies for the longest-running holiday operation in military history, Operation Christmas Drop, delivering aid across the Pacific since 1952, and still flying today with C-130s, parachutes, and pure holiday goodwill (37:28). Four stories. Four Christmas Eves/Days. One episode packed with courage, miracles, odd alliances, and the true spirit of service. Grab some cocoa and strap in, this sleigh is a C-130. https://lateforchangeover.com/
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A glowing Vegas pyramid, a famously mistyped domain, and a long-delayed miracle investigation unfold in three unexpected tales. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 606 — Adult Twins, Accidental Murders & Vinyl Christmas Miracles Host: Brian BecknerEpisode Type: Solo Episode (Part A of a Two-Part Holiday Drop) Episode Summary Brian Beckner flies solo in Episode 606, delivering a classic, wide-ranging Baller Lifestyle monologue that somehow connects adult twins at the gym, celebrity deaths, NASCAR plane crashes, LeBron James being insufferable, Coldplay ruining lives, and a Christmas miracle involving rare vinyl records. With Ed Daly out, Brian handles the duties alone—covering pop culture absurdities, sports grievances, listener voicemails, celebrity scandals, and a deeply heartfelt end-of-year reflection on why the show still matters after 12 years. This episode is equal parts rant, comedy, grief, nostalgia, and gratitude—exactly what longtime Ballers expect. Topics & Segments Holiday & Personal Reflections Christmas is three days away and Brian still hasn't decorated The eternal debate: real tree vs. tinsel tree Single dad holiday logistics The moral crime of leaving Christmas decorations up until March Why nobody listens the week of Christmas anyway ️ Adult Twins (A Recurring Public Safety Issue) Brian explains (again) why adult twins should not be allowed in public A real-life gym encounter with long-necked adult twins Mirror-image twins explained (and condemned) HGTV twin flippers from the Pacific Northwest A firm stance: adult twins must remain at least 500 miles apart Rest In Peace Segment Gil Gerard (Buck Rogers) — a man Brian assumed was already dead 1980s TV male babes and fake PIs Greg Biffle — NASCAR driver killed in a small plane crash, along with his family Why rich people should take commercial flights James Ransone (The Wire, Ziggy Sobotka) — a devastating loss Season 2 of The Wire reappraised as elite television Dock workers, the Greeks, and prosthetic penises Honorable (future) mentions: Joran van der Sloot (still alive, still murdering) Keith Richards (Brian predicts he won't make it past Easter) Sports (Unfortunately) World Darts Championship scandal: Dom Taylor suspended for a drug test Brian demands to know what drugs make you better at darts Cocaine should be allowed in darts (official stance) LeBron James hatred continues Will Smith Lakers speech disaster Rob Pelinka incompetence Russell Westbrook vindicated LeBron: finals losses, ego, celebrity worship, general phoniness The Los Angeles Angels: Tyler Skaggs tragedy Team-provided fentanyl pills A trial nobody wanted Another masterclass in organizational failure ️ Voicemail Segment Ben “Nine-Oh-Six” (aka “Been Anal Sex”) checks in Michigan football, Sharon Moore, and racism Being “the guy after the guy” in college football Advice: cash the checks before ruining your career Non-Sports Pop Culture Coldplay Kiss Cam scandal: The New York Times sympathy tour Billionaires, affairs, and viral consequences Hampton Beach, New Hampshire slander Why Coldplay is undanceable and soulless Man leaves girlfriend to freeze to death on a mountain Extreme hobbies = red flag Preview of a future deep dive Christmas Vinyl Miracle Listener Corey (Fados) sends Brian an insane vinyl care package: Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends (Page, Beck, Bonham) Black Pumas The Church Staple Singers Rolling Stones Hot Rocks (original pressing) Link Wray Rare private-press blues rock A genuine, emotional reflection on: 12 years of podcasting A small but loyal audience The real value of listener relationships ️ Final Thoughts Brian closes Episode 606 with sincerity—acknowledging the reality that the show may never grow larger, but emphasizing how deeply meaningful the connections with listeners have become. A perfect end-of-year episode that blends humor, honesty, and gratitude. Subscribe, Rate & Review If you've been listening for years—or just found the show—your reviews and ratings help more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of A Course in Miracles: Living the Love, Walking the Talk, Jennifer Hadley uncovers why certain people trigger intense judgment—and the shocking spiritual truth hiding in plain sight. As her inner light grows stronger this December, she reveals an ACIM Chapter 31 practice so radical it involves world leaders everyone despises. Discover the ancient connection between those you judge and your own hidden past, plus why anger about world events isn't what you think. If someone's very existence bothers you, this episode contains revelations you're not expecting. To learn more about A Course in Miracles please visit Powerofloveministry.net. For the transcript of this episode and more please visit LivingACourseinMiracles.com. Here's a direct path to healing the mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Use promo code: FREEMONTH to get the first month free until the end of 2025.https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/?coupon=FREEMONTHhttps://TakingTheLandPodcast.comPastor Ovidiu Rusu shares the longer, behind-the-scenes version of how God saved him in post-communist Romania. Raised in Brasov under a system that crushed hope and limited the future, Ovidiu hit a breaking point and cried out, “God, if you exist…” Days later, God answered in the most unlikely place: a freezing bread line at 5:00 AM.In this Testimony Tuesday conversation, Pastor Adam and Pastor Rusu talk about life under communism, the early revival among Romanian youth after the revolution, Pastor Richard Brooks' influence, pioneering the Ploiești church, documented healing miracles, and the challenge of raising a new generation with a clear call to preach.If you need hope, faith, and a reminder that God specializes in closed doors and impossible situations, this one is for you.Chapters00:00 Desperation and Hope in Romania02:45 Pastor Ovidiu Rusu's Journey05:22 Life Under Communism07:56 The Struggle for Freedom10:32 The Spiritual Landscape of Romania13:32 The Impact of Religion16:03 A Turning Point: Finding Faith18:39 Revival and Transformation21:22 Pastor Richard Brooks' Influence24:18 Challenges and Triumphs in Faith41:41 Gathering Crowds and Spreading the Gospel43:44 The Call to Ministry and Preaching47:09 Transformative Relationships and Witnessing52:07 Pioneering a New Church56:06 Miracles and Growth in the New Church01:00:55 Leadership Transition and Legacy01:07:11 Current Developments in the Brasov Church01:10:20 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Prayer NeedsShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369
In this episode of The Mountain Podcast, Jebron Thompson shares a heartfelt sermon centered on the story of blind Bartimaeus from Mark 10, emphasizing the power of faith and the importance of recognizing and addressing spiritual "blind spots" in our lives. He encourages listeners to boldly seek Jesus for healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—highlighting that faith comes by hearing the word of God and acting on it. Jebron also expresses gratitude for the church community, acknowledges the dedication of volunteers and leaders, and calls for prayer and support for pastors and those in need. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to respond in faith, receive prayer, and experience personal breakthrough through Jesus.
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LESSON 357Truth Answers Every Call We Make To God,Responding First With Miracles,And Then Returning Unto Us To Be Itself.Forgiveness, truth's reflection, tells me how to offer miracles, and thus escape the prison house in which I think I live. Your holy Son is pointed out to me, first in my brother; then in me. Your Voice instructs me patiently to hear Your Word, and give as I receive. And as I look upon Your Son today, I hear Your Voice instructing me to find the way to You, as You appointed that the way shall be:“Behold his sinlessness, and be you healed.”- Jesus Christ in ACIM
MERRY CHRISTMAS from everyone at Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage! This episode features a special presentation by Liz Curtis Higgs, who shares faith-filled stories of Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, and the miraculous births in the Bible, emphasizing that nothing is impossible for God! Greg and Erin encourage you to look for the love languages of your friends and family at Christmas, and we answer an email from a listener who wonders if she and her husband are managing conflict correctly because they DON'T fight; which leads to a conversation encouraging couples to communicate effectively and grow spiritually together. The Women of Christmas New Year, New Purpose In Your Marriage article Mastering Your Spouse's Love Language article Call our Counseling Line at 1-800-A-FAMILY Sign up for our FREE Marriage Newsletter Send us your email or voice mail here! Send Us A Review! Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback.
In this heartfelt December catch-up episode, KB shares the beautiful chaos of life one year after her miraculous heart surgery. From celebrating her youngest son Asher's 13th birthday to hitting a lifetime PR of 150 pounds on the bench press, KB reflects on a year of extraordinary physical recovery that doctors said might not be possible. She opens up about the profound shift in her priorities—how God transformed her heart not just physically, but spiritually, moving her focus from personal achievement to advancing the kingdom and sharing Jesus with others.But this episode isn't just about victories. With raw honesty, KB vulnerably shares about the ongoing challenges in her marriage, the hard conversations with her sons about her attitude toward her husband, and her commitment to becoming the wife God created her to be. She discusses finding godly accountability through Christian friendships, devouring over 50 books this year, navigating her nutrition coaching business while keeping Jesus at the center, and learning to trust God's provision over striving for success. This is a genuine, unfiltered conversation about messy progress, deep gratitude, and what it looks like to pursue holiness in the everyday moments of life.This episode serves as both an informative guide to embrace a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, encouraging listeners to embark on their journeys with renewed vigor and compassion.Reach out to KB on Instagram and share your thoughts.