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Read OnlineTrue GreatnessJesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice…” Matthew 23:1–3What does it mean to be truly great in God's eyes? In a world that prizes recognition, success, and honor, Jesus offers a radically different vision—one that exalts the lowly and humbles the proud.Today's Gospel takes place during the final week of Jesus' earthly life as He participates in the Passover celebrations in the Temple. Throughout that week, He faced ongoing opposition and envy from the very religious leaders entrusted with guiding God's people. Though these leaders gravely failed in their sacred duties, Jesus does not rebuke them out of resentment but with divine charity and a desire for their conversion. Of note, He does not address them directly, but speaks about them to the crowds and His disciples, humbling them through public correction. By doing so, Jesus makes it clear that His words are not merely a historical critique. They are a lasting teaching for every generation, offering timeless guidance for the Church and for every soul striving for holiness.The scribes and Pharisees held legitimate authority. Having “taken their seat on the chair of Moses,” they were official interpreters of the Law. Jesus does not condemn the office, only the corruption of those who occupied it. The faithful are instructed to follow the teachings that conform to God's law, even if the leaders' lives fall short. This reminds us that the efficacy of the Church's sacraments and teachings—entrusted today to the “chair of Peter”—depends not on the personal holiness of the minister, but on the divine authority of the office.What Jesus does condemn is the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees. They impose heavy burdens without offering help. Their religious observance is external, not flowing from hearts aflame with love. They seek titles and status—honor without humility—and in doing so, distort the very Law they claim to uphold.Jesus contrasts this shallow religiosity with true holiness. He calls for interior conversion over external display. This message echoes the words of the prophets and resounds through the life of the Church, especially in the radiant witness of the saints. Time and again, we are reminded that humility and authenticity—not performance or prestige—mark the path of true discipleship.Though His rebukes are sharp, the heart of Jesus' message is love. He calls each of us to discover a higher form of greatness rooted in service, self-forgetfulness, and humility. “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Matthew 23:11–12). In these words, Jesus unveils the paradox of the Kingdom: To descend in humility is to ascend in glory.Though we may not sit on the chair of Moses or Peter, the sins of the scribes and Pharisees often echo in our own hearts. Their hypocrisy was outward—displays of piety, love of titles, and the burdening of others without compassion. Even without their authority or status, we may harbor what might be called a “hypocrisy of desire.” We long for recognition, crave influence, or quietly seek affirmation more than holiness. These hidden desires, even if never acted upon, reveal an interior disposition that mirrors the pride Jesus condemns.Reflect today on any desires within your heart that are selfish or self-elevating rather than humble and oriented toward service. True charity always seeks the good of the other first. And paradoxically, it is precisely this self-forgetful love that brings about our own exaltation—not by our striving, but by God's grace. Humble yourself, and God will lift you up. Exalt yourself, and your self-exaltation will be your only reward.Lord of perfect humility, You never exalted Yourself, despite Your being the Son of God and Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity. Teach me to imitate and participate in Your humility, permitting myself to be lifted up on Your Cross, living sacrificially for You and others. In that humble, selfless, and sacrificial love, may I one day also share in Your glory. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Sermon on the Mount, by August Stalins and Alfons JanssensSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity.

Is the All-Seeing Eye perfectly acceptable to be embraced as symbolizing the Holy Trinity?, Why do servers lift the chasuble during the elevation of the Host?, What is the desire of the everlasting hills?, and more on today's Open Line Wednesday with Fr. Mitch Pacwa. (Originally aired on 8/10/22)

On today's episode, we discuss solar power progress, controversial political headlines, and big predictions about how artificial intelligence could reshape the future. Glenn shares that his repaired solar system is now exporting electricity to the grid, producing about 34 kilowatt-hours while his household used roughly 7 to 10 kilowatt-hours in a day. The hosts also react to abortion-related legislation in Massachusetts, using sharp humor and personal anecdotes to express their opposition to late-term abortion. They debate a claim that AI-driven advances in medicine, nutrition, and agriculture could dramatically extend human life, with Dwayne arguing that technological progress may become nonlinear and James countering that people still need challenge and stress to thrive. Along the way, the group adds their usual banter about early bedtimes, daylight saving time, cloudy weather, and the promise—and potential disruption—of new technology. Don't miss it!

On today's episode, we discuss a mix of personal milestones, summertime routines, and a lively recap of the James Perspective Second Amendment Day. James and Glenn celebrate Charlotte's 41st wedding anniversary, reflect on their own long marriages, and joke about everything from football jersey numbers to the return of earlier sunsets in Louisiana. The hosts then recount a recent shooting-range outing, praising Glenn's ability to hit moving targets while James shares his own efforts to improve. Their conversation turns to firearm safety and power after a .357 Magnum damaged a target intended for smaller calibers, prompting discussion of the round's penetration and the importance of choosing appropriate equipment. With humor and friendly teasing throughout, the group reflects on the fun of the outing while acknowledging the responsibility that comes with handling firearms. Don't miss it!

H.G. Bishop Gregory leads the ordination prayers for chanters in the Coptic Orthodox Church, invoking God's grace for those who serve in chanting spiritual hymns and praises. The liturgical prayers emphasize the biblical foundations of chanting through the example of Prophet David, asking for divine assistance to chant with understanding, humility, and devotion. H.G. Bishop Gregory calls upon God to sanctify, bless, and protect the new chanters so they may serve faithfully and enrich the worship experience with heartfelt songs. The ordination service includes invocations to the Holy Trinity and blessings for the chanters to become vessels of spiritual praise in the church. This video reflects the sacred tradition of preparing choirs to lead the congregation in prayerful worship through psalms and chants. #CopticOrthodox #ChantersOrdination #LiturgicalChants #HGBishopGregory #OrthodoxWorship #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

This is the tenth installment of my book The Constant Procession. You'll hear it for free from cover to cover in 15-minute podcast drops every Tuesday morning this summer! Chapter 18 continues with the apparitions at Our Lady of Lourdes when she appears to Bernadette Soubirous in the year 1858. These were years of heady times when the intellect and behavior of humanity was valued above those of the Holy Trinity. The Virgin's message? "Turn from Deadly Sin." Also in this podcast is her appearance in the Ukraine, just before the start of WWI. There are links, photos and more about this on my website.   Pray for the People of Ukraine. There are links for ways to support them on my website: NikosSteves.com   I have written a contemporary novel with Christian themes entitled "The Very Fine Light" Preview it for FREE and/or purchase "The Very Fine Light" at Amazon.com   I value feedback through the comments section on my website, NikosSteves.com Or via email at NikosSteves@gmail.com Constant Procession podcasts tell of key apparitions of the Virgin Mary since she passed on from the world and how she serves humanity through Christianity. The origin of these podcasts began with my first book, The Constant Procession. Constant Procession (the podcast) is published every Tuesday morning and has links, photos, video and more information for each episode at NikosSteves.com

In this episode, we continue our book study on Friendship in the Lord and discuss how friendship with others leads us into deeper intimacy with God. We talk about our longing for both human and divine communion, how healthy friendships free us from self-preoccupation, and why learning to receive feedback is essential to our growth. We also reflect on how unmet desires in friendship are signs of our longing for the Trinity and the importance of releasing lesser goods so that we can be free to receive God's greater gifts.    Announcement: You can buy your copy of Friendship in the Lord from Ave Maria Press (or Amazon).   Journal Questions: What makes me feel at home with the Trinity? How has God invited me to be a more faithful friend? Where do I need to grow in self-awareness and be freed from self-preoccupation? What is my disposition when someone lovingly reveals my own weaknesses and shortcomings to me? How have I refused to grow?   Discussion Questions: What makes you feel at home with other people? How is God inviting you into deeper communion with others? How has the Lord revealed to you your weaknesses and shortcomings? How did you receive that truth from Him? How have you given into sloth by seeking God's lesser gifts and ignoring His greater gifts?   Quote to Ponder: "In a special way, Christian friendship is meant to help us grow in our relationship with the Lord, as one intimately loved by him. It is meant to give us some small experience of what it means to be at home in communion with the Holy Trinity. Only in intimacy with the Lord are we the deepest "who we are." Only in communion with him are we our truest selves." (Friendship in the Lord, Page 77)   Scripture for Lectio: "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (John 15:15)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Scripture Verse 02:37 Human Friendship Helps Us Grow In Relationship with God 05:06 Freedom from Self-Preoccupation 07:47 Cultivating Self Awareness 10:15 Giving and Receiving Honest Feedback 14:36 Pain in Friendship is a Symbol of Our Longing for God 19:12 What Should We Do with Our Ache? 22:48 Resting in the Enjoyment of Lesser Gifts 25:05 A Call to Make Room 27:22 Closing Prayer

Ever heard of the Unholy Trinity? Time for us, in this week's PODCAST, to reveal it and to marvel at it; Satan's counterfeit of the Holy Trinity. As I do each week, I sincerely thank you for listening and for sharing this podcast with your family and friends. May God bless you abundantly as you listen!

You already are freedom — here's how to live it.This episode closes our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher, covering the final chapter of Transmission 8, “The Chalice and Vessel of Freedom,” and the brief yet profound Transmission 9, “The Covenant.” These teachings challenge the way we often think about freedom — showing us that it's not something to win, demand, or be given, but an inner state we cultivate and embody.Freedom isn't about external conditions or control. It's about ending the battle within — choosing forgiveness over conflict, presence over distraction, and love over fear. This chapter invites us to see that we are already free, and that the real responsibility of freedom is living it.We also arrive at a powerful realization: the ninth transmission is you. The Covenant is your commitment to carry the light you hold, to walk forward in peace, and to remember who you truly are.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why freedom can't be given or taken away — and where it truly lives* How the illusion of freedom keeps us trapped in cycles of wanting* Why forgiveness is the only “battle” that leads to lasting peace* The role of presence and awareness in cultivating freedom* What it means that you are the ninth transmissionCompleting the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 23 — Salvation, which explores salvation as a homecoming to your true self. This closes out our journey through The Freedom Transmissions — if you're just discovering this series, Ep. 1 — Introduction is where it all began.Something to Ponder“You are the ninth transmission.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how salvation becomes a homecoming to your true self — and why the peace you've been seeking has been within you all along.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “Salvation” (pages 379–404), reframing salvation not as something granted to us from outside, but as an inner process of awakening to who we truly are.Yeshua reminds us that salvation is a return — a homecoming to the truth, love, and peace that already live within us. It's not about striving for perfection, but about remembering what's real when fear, illusion, and distraction pull us off course.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why salvation is an inner transformation, not an external reward* How to release false narratives and choose faith over fear* The role of presence in dissolving illusion* What it means to “be the bridge” for others in times of awakening* How to move through light and shadow without losing your wayContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 22 — The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity, Part 2, which explores redemption, joy, and sacred reciprocity. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Salvation is a homecoming to the truth, love, and peace that already live within us.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Break free from the endless cycle of seeking — learn how to release longing and find freedom through true belonging.This episode is part of an ongoing series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Liberation from Longing” (pages 162–171), exploring how emotional attachment and the need for external validation create suffering, and how spiritual surrender offers a path out.In this episode, we explore The Liberation from Longing (pages 162–171) from The Freedom Transmissions. This teaching reveals how external seeking — for validation, possessions, or acceptance — traps us in a cycle of fear and attachment, and how true liberation comes from belonging to something far greater: the Divine.Yeshua invites us to see that we are already whole and complete, and that freedom doesn't come from acquiring more, but from releasing our attachments and trusting in divine belonging.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How longing drains your energy and keeps you stuck* Why true belonging starts with your soul, not external approval* How to identify what “owns” you — and how to release it* The role of faith in dissolving fear and scarcity* Why letting go of ownership frees not just you, but others tooContinuing the SeriesThis episode builds directly on Ep. 10 — The Servitude of Longing, where we first explored how longing takes hold. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Freedom doesn't come from acquiring more — it comes from releasing our attachments and trusting in divine belonging.”If you've been chasing something outside yourself to feel whole, this conversation will help you release the grasp, reclaim your spiritual sovereignty, and live from peace instead of fear.✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist for the upcoming Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how redemption, joy, and divine reciprocity can free you from fear — and open the door to lasting peace.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers the second part of “The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity” (pages 363–376), inviting us deeper into the Trinity of Light — Repentance, Atonement, and Redemption — while also understanding the ongoing unbraiding from the Shadow Trinity of fear, judgment, and separation.Yeshua reminds us that this is not a path of perfection but a lifelong exploration. True peace comes from releasing what no longer serves, embracing joy as a spiritual lens, and living in alignment with divine will. Along the way, we discover that service is not just about giving — it's a sacred exchange that uplifts both giver and receiver.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why spiritual growth is about integration, not mastery* How joy shifts our perspective without bypassing pain* The sacred reciprocity of shared burdens in service* Redemption comes to us as a renewal of faith, forgiveness, and freedomContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 21 — The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity, Part 1, which explores the Shadow Trinity and the Trinity of Light. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Service is not just about giving — it's a sacred exchange that uplifts both giver and receiver.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how to loosen fear's grip and step into a life guided by faith, joy, and connection to the Divine.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers the first part of “The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity” (pages 339–362), revealing how fear shapes our lives and how our relationship with it determines whether it keeps us trapped or becomes a doorway to freedom.We look at the difference between the Shadow Trinity — Separation, Judgment, and Fear — and the Trinity of Light — Repentance, Atonement, and Redemption. (Don't let those words scare you! We are looking at them in a new way, not a religious way.) By understanding how fear works and shifting our perception toward faith, we can move out of limitation and into connection with our highest potential.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How fear creates illusions that keep us stuck in suffering* Ways external systems manipulate fear to maintain control* Why faith — not certainty — is the real antidote to fear* The three braids of the Shadow Trinity and how to unbraid them* The three strands of the Trinity of Light and how they set us free* How repentance and atonement restore peace, balance, and joyContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 20 — The Justice of Divine Balance, which explores finding balance through surrender rather than control. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Faith — not certainty — is the real antidote to fear.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover why balance has nothing to do with control — and how to find peace and clarity by letting go of what you no longer need.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Justice of Divine Balance” (pages 323–338), reframing balance as something we receive through surrender, not control.Yeshua reminds us that chasing external validation — whether through success, approval, or control — can leave us feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from our true nature. Real balance comes from humility, authenticity, and releasing what no longer serves us. Even loss, while painful, can be a pathway to freedom when we meet it with trust and openness.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why chasing external success often leaves us feeling empty* How the “archery” metaphor reveals whether you're aiming at the right targets in life* Why release and loss are often necessary for realignment and growth* How global energetic shifts are asking us to adapt, trust, and evolve* The role of simplicity and authenticity in cultivating peace* A powerful prayer from the text that invites deep surrenderContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 19 — Resurrection, which explores leaving a legacy of light through the interconnected web of all life. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Real balance comes from humility, authenticity, and releasing what no longer serves us.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Learn how to live, die, and leave a legacy of light through the interconnected web of all life.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “Resurrection” (pages 310–320), expanding resurrection beyond the human soul into the interconnected web of all life. Here, resurrection means returning to life's sacred balance over and over, in this body and beyond.You'll discover how every word you speak, every choice you make, and every energy you carry leaves an imprint on the Earth long after you're gone. This teaching calls us to live as caretakers — honoring animals, plants, people, and the planet as extensions of our own being.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why resurrection is not only about the human spirit but about the renewal of all life* How the energy you carry now becomes part of your lasting legacy* The wisdom animals and plants offer about living in balance* How reincarnation serves the soul's evolution and healing* Why justice is about restoring harmony — not punishment* Practical ways to raise your vibration and contribute to collective peaceContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 18 — The Alpha, the Omega, and Eternal Life, which explores how love continues to guide us after loss. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Resurrection means returning to life's sacred balance over and over, in this body and beyond.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how life's endings and beginnings work together — and how love continues to guide us long after loss.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Alpha, the Omega, and Eternal Life” (pages 279–309), reframing life and death — not as opposing forces, but as partners in the soul's evolution.Yeshua reminds us that every ending creates a new beginning, and love does not vanish after loss. By embracing both the light and the void of life's sacred cycles, we can move through grief, find balance, and experience a deeper peace that transcends fear.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why life and death are two halves of the same sacred design* How grief is an expansion of love, not a loss of it* Why feelings can't be solved by logic — they must be moved through* The three levels of awareness, and how to let intuition lead* How to balance the mind and heart to find true peace* What happens when we die, from a soul's perspectiveContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 17 — Polarity, Resistance, and Transcending Doubt, which explores choosing love over fear in our inner polarities. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Love never leaves. It simply changes form.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

You have two sides within you — one rooted in fear, one rooted in love. This is how to choose the one that sets you free.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “Polarity, Resistance, and Transcending Doubt” (pages 252–276), exploring how within each of us lives both the Yeshua Self — aligned with love, trust, and Divine will — and the Lucifer Self — clinging to fear, control, and separation.Yeshua reminds us that resistance to growth is natural, but it becomes harmful when it keeps us locked in fear. As our light grows, resistance often intensifies. The key is to notice when we're operating from fear and gently return ourselves to the light.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why resistance often increases as your light expands* The difference between healthy resistance (discernment) and unhealthy resistance (fear)* How to identify and shift from your Lucifer Self to your Yeshua Self* Why resurrection is an ongoing process of awakening, not a single moment* How to move from reactive living to conscious creationContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 16 — The Spectrum of Spirit, which explores light and void as partners in transformation. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“The key is to notice when we're operating from fear and gently return ourselves to the light.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist for the upcoming Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Light and void aren't opposites — they're partners in your transformation. Discover how embracing both unlocks your highest path.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Spectrum of Spirit” (pages 237–251), reframing the way we see light and darkness — not as enemies, but as complementary forces that work together to guide our evolution.Yeshua reminds us that the void is not a place to fear, but a space of infinite potential where transformation begins. The light illuminates, the void expands — and both are essential to our spiritual growth. We're invited to examine our fears, embrace both energies, and step into our role as conscious creators of our lives.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why the void is a space of limitless potential, not emptiness* How light and void work in harmony to support transformation* The two types of fear — fear of the void vs. fear of the light — and what they reveal* How surrendering control opens the door to peace* The role of environmental stewardship in our spiritual evolutionContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 15 — Clarity, Pt. 2, which explores aligning with presence, love, and truth. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“The void is not a place to fear, but a space of infinite potential where transformation begins.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

When you stop chasing certainty and start embracing truth, clarity arrives. Discover how presence, self-worth, and love open the way forward.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers the second part of the chapter “Clarity” (pages 218–233), exploring how clarity isn't about knowing exactly what will happen next, but about aligning with presence, love, and truth, even in seasons of uncertainty.Yeshua reminds us that when clarity feels out of reach, it's often because we're rushing the timeline, avoiding an inconvenient truth, or rejecting parts of ourselves. The invitation here is to slow down, embrace all of who we are, and choose the “temple” of love and peace over the one built on fear and control.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why lack of clarity is often about safety, not vision* How resisting truth clouds your ability to see clearly* The link between self-worth and your ability to receive clarity* Yeshua's metaphor of the two temples — and how to choose wisely* Practices to invite clarity through patience, presence, and self-acceptanceContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 14 — Clarity, Pt. 1, which explores why clarity isn't something we earn by working harder. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Truth, even when uncomfortable, is always guiding you home.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Find out why clarity isn't about knowing everything — and how to receive the guidance you've been waiting for in a way your soul truly needs.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers the first part of the chapter “Clarity” (pages 210–218), exploring how clarity isn't something we earn by working harder or chasing answers — it's something we see when we're fully present.Yeshua reminds us that the clarity we most often seek — the exact plan, the perfect next step — is rarely given in the way we expect. Instead, clarity arrives through truth, acceptance, and our willingness to live in the mystery. When we stop resisting what is, we begin to see with new eyes.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why clarity is the most common request made to the Divine — and how it's usually answered* The three main reasons clarity feels clouded* How impatience, misplaced focus, and resistance block the truth* Why free will means we'll never be handed the full roadmap* Simple practices to invite clarity nowContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 13 — The Power of Perception, which explores how shifting our perception to Love transforms our biggest challenges. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Clarity isn't something we earn by working harder — it's something we see when we're fully present.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how shifting your perception to Love can transform even your biggest challenges — and move the mountains in your life.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Power of Perception” (pages 197–209), exploring how our challenges — the “mountains” in our lives — are shaped not just by what they are, but by how we see them.Yeshua reminds us that Love moves mountains (what we perceive as the issues and challenges in our life). When we shift our perception from fear and control to trust and Divine Love, what once felt heavy can become holy. Some mountains are meant to be moved, others simply witnessed — but all invite us into deeper transformation.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why perception determines whether a challenge grows or dissolves* How Love transforms the weight of your “mountains”* The difference between a real mountain and a perceived one* Why vulnerability is courage, and armor keeps us disconnected* How to trust Divine timing to move what needs to be movedContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 12 — The Freedom of Be-ing, which explores reclaiming wholeness and living from your true divine nature. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Love moves mountains.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist for the upcoming Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how to break free from the illusion-self, reclaim your wholeness, and live from the freedom of your true divine nature.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Freedom of Be-ing” (pages 172–194), exploring how real freedom isn't about doing whatever you want — it's about being who you truly are.You'll learn how to recognize when you're operating from your chaff identity (in your mind and ego) — the illusion-self driven by fear, control, and external validation — and how to return to your wheat-self (your soul self), the divine essence rooted in truth, peace, and wholeness. This is the path to living a soul-based life.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How the illusion-self fragments your sense of peace and purpose* What it means to reintegrate lost aspects of your soul* How to trust divine timing in your transformation* Why some relationships, roles, and desires naturally fall away* How to embody authentic passion that flows with easeContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 11 — The Liberation from Longing, which explores releasing attachment and reclaiming spiritual sovereignty. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Real freedom isn't about doing whatever you want — it's about being who you truly are.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Stop giving your power away — learn how to move from longing to true belonging and reclaim your spiritual sovereignty.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Servitude of Longing” (pages 149–161), exploring the difference between longing, which keeps us chasing external validation, and true belonging, which anchors us in peace, simplicity, and Divine alignment.This teaching asks a vital question: what you belong to also belongs to you — so is it truly aligned with your soul? Through discernment and conscious choice, we can reclaim our spiritual sovereignty and stop giving our power away.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How longing traps us in cycles of dissatisfaction* Why true belonging starts within, not in external systems or approval* How branding and influence can subtly “own” your identity* The importance of spiritual discernment in where and to whom you belong* A sacred prayer to restore clarity, humility, and sovereigntyContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 9 — Sacred Seeds, which explores planting seeds of intention through Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“What you belong to also belongs to you.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Learn how to turn life's in-between moments into fertile ground — and plant seeds that shape your future with love and intention.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “Sacred Seeds” (pages 124–145), exploring the seeds we're planting with our thoughts, words, and actions — and how those seeds shape our future and the collective reality.Through the lenses of Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom, we're invited to navigate the “voids” in life — those sacred spaces of transformation — with courage, presence, and conscious choice. It's a reminder that you reap what you sow, and now is the time to plant with intention.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How to use life's “voids” as opportunities for spiritual reset* Why Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom are the keys to the New Era* How to release old grievances and self-suppression* The difference between planting seeds from fear vs. from love* Daily questions to guide your choices and align with your soulContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 8 — Shades of Hope, which explores turning hope into a grounded, present-moment force. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“You reap what you sow, and now is the time to plant with intention.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover the 3 illusions that make us see things not as they really are — and how lifting them restores clarity, balance, and connection to the Divine.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Three Veils and Seven Imbalances of the Mind” (pages 60–66), focusing on the Three Veils Yeshua reveals as the illusions that keep us in separation, judgment, and stagnation.Before we can dissolve the imbalances of the mind, we have to understand what's underneath them. These Veils shape the way we see reality, and by lifting them, we reclaim clarity, balance, and connection to the Divine.In this episode, we explore each Veil, how it shows up in daily life, and the practices that help dissolve it. This is essential groundwork for moving toward peace and freedom.What You'll Hear in This Episode* The deeper origin of the Seven Imbalances of the Mind* How the Veil of Separation creates shame, fear, and isolation* How the Veil of Polarity fuels judgment and emotional swings* How the Veil of Complacency keeps you stuck in avoidance* Practical ways to lift each Veil and restore inner balanceContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 3 — The Seven Imbalances of the Mind, which lays out the imbalances these Veils give rise to. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“By lifting the Veils, we reclaim clarity, balance, and connection to the Divine.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover a pathway to greater peace, balance, and inner freedom — and how to begin living with The Freedom Transmissions.This episode kicks off a new series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions, channeled from Yeshua through Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers the Introduction (pages 1–20), laying the groundwork for how to approach the book and why this teaching matters right now.If you've been searching for a spiritual practice that brings more clarity, steadiness, and real-life integration, The Freedom Transmissions book offers a grounded way forward. This Hold the Light podcast series is an invitation to walk through The Freedom Transmissions: A Pathway to Peace one chapter at a time — slowly, intentionally, and in lived practice.Whether you're new to The Freedom Transmissions or returning for a deeper, more integrated experience, this episode introduces the heart of the teachings channeled from Yeshua through Carissa Schumacher — and how this work supports spiritual awakening, inner liberation, and lasting transformation.In this first episode of the series, we explore the Introduction (pages 1–20), why The Freedom Transmissions matter right now, and how to approach the book so the wisdom moves from page to practice. Rather than rushing through the material, we focus on presence, receptivity, and allowing the transmissions to unfold in their own timing.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why The Freedom Transmissions are more than a book — and how they function as a living meditation* How the teachings of Yeshua support peace, trust, and inner stability* Ways this work helps release fear and reconnect you with your true self* Why The Freedom Transmissions are not about religion, but conscious living and spiritual alignment* Practical ways to integrate the book through reflection, awareness, and daily lifeStarting the SeriesThis is the first episode in an ongoing exploration of The Freedom Transmissions, chapter by chapter. Next up: Ep. 2 — I AM Yeshua.Something to Ponder“The Freedom Transmissions are not about religion, but conscious living and spiritual alignment.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist for the upcoming Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning Grossman If this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Learn the seven imbalances that keep you from peace — and how to release them so you can return to your authenticity and originality (and your inner divine self).This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Three Veils and Seven Imbalances of the Mind” (pages 34–60), focusing on the seven imbalances Yeshua names as the distortions that keep us in fear, separation, and struggle.Before we can walk the path of peace, we have to understand what's keeping us from it. As Meggan Watterson writes in Mary Magdalene Revealed (a beautiful companion book to TFT), these seven imbalances — or what she calls the seven powers — serve as a template for what it means to be human. They reflect the ways we get stuck. We need to notice them and then confront them so we can realign with what is real and infinite within us.In this episode, we explore the seven imbalances: what they are, how they show up, and the practices that help dissolve them. When we release these imbalances, we return to our true essence — clear-hearted, connected, and at peace.What You'll Hear in This Episode* The origins of the seven imbalances — and why they aren't from the Divine* How each imbalance distorts our perception and blocks peace* Practical ways to transcend patterns like judgment, greed, and fear* Why self-awareness is the first step to spiritual freedom* How aligning with Divine Will restores balanceContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 2 — I AM Yeshua, where Yeshua calls us to release the illusion self. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“These seven imbalances serve as the template of what it means to be human.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

What if peace didn't require more effort — but less? Learn how to release striving and live from your true self.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “I AM Yeshua” (pages 23–33), where Yeshua introduces Himself and calls us to dismantle the “illusion self” so we can reconnect with the truth of who we are: divine beings in co-creation with Infinite Intelligence.If you've been chasing “more” — more achievement, more progress, more proving — this chapter invites you to lay it all down. Here, we're reminded that true peace doesn't come from striving, but from being.You don't need to believe in Yeshua to receive the grace in this work. The message is clear: you are already enough, and your presence is your greatest gift to the world.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why choosing peace is choosing your true self* How to release the constant need for “more”* The difference between Light-holders and Light-workers* What it means to surrender without losing your power* How to hear the quiet call of your soul — and why it's growing louderContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 1 — Introduction: The Freedom Transmissions Series, which lays the groundwork for this work. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“You are already enough, and your presence is your greatest gift to the world.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover the four energies of peace within the Sacred Heart — and how Simplicity, Stability, Surrender, and Stillness can bring lasting peace.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Chambers of the Sacred Heart” (pages 67–76), exploring the four energies that make up the Sacred Heart and how each one can transform your daily life.What if peace wasn't something you had to search for, but something you could embody every day? In The Freedom Transmissions, Yeshua teaches that the Sacred Heart is the gateway to your divine self — the place where peace, balance, and freedom begin. It's the bridge between the horizontal (our every day life) and the vertical (spirit, the divine).In this episode, we explore Simplicity, Stability, Surrender, and Stillness — the four energies of the Sacred Heart. These energies already live within you; your role is to illuminate and embody them.What You'll Hear in This Episode* What the Sacred Heart is — and why it's the foundation for spiritual peace* How Simplicity clears chaos and restores inner ease* Why Stability is essential for embodying the Divine* The deeper meaning of true Surrender (and how it's different from passivity)* How Stillness opens the doorway to Divine Grace* Practices to integrate these energies into your choices, relationships, and daily rhythmContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 4 — The Three Veils and Seven Imbalances of the Mind, Part 2, which lays out the illusions we're working to lift. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“The Sacred Heart is the gateway to your divine self — the place where peace, balance, and freedom begin.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection..If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Learn how to unstitch from fear and distortion — and reweave your life with the threads of love, presence, and truth.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “The Thread and Stitching of the Dreaming” (pages 81–96), exploring how we are woven into the Web of Life, and the threads we choose each day shape our reality.What are you “stitched” to — fear, imbalance, and distortion, or love, presence, and truth? In The Freedom Transmissions, Yeshua teaches that we are all woven into the Web of Life, and the threads (people, work, conversations, news, stories and beliefs…) we choose each day shape our reality.In this episode, we step into Part 2 of the book (The Freedom Transmissions) and explore how to identify the frequencies you're connected to, how to unstitch from patterns that drain your light, and how to reweave your life to align with your true essence.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How your soul is woven into your body through DNA, chakras, and spirit* The Web of Life — and what disconnection does to our energy* The truth about what we take with us after death* How to spot when you're stitched to distortion and imbalance* Practices to raise your vibration and reweave toward love and alignmentContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 5 — The Chambers of the Sacred Heart, which lays out the four energies of the Sacred Heart. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“The threads we choose each day shape our reality.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Learn how to separate what serves your soul from what holds you back — and reweave your life with purpose, peace, and clarity.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers the second half of “The Thread and Stitching of the Dreaming” (pages 96–106), deepening our understanding of how we're woven into the Web of Life and how to separate what aligns with our soul from what no longer serves.This is about releasing what no longer serves you. We revisit the importance of discerning what we're energetically “stitched” to, and explore Yeshua's teaching on the wheat (soul) and the chaff (ego identity). You'll learn how to release old attachments, honor grief as a sacred energy, and recommit to your spiritual evolution.What You'll Hear in This Episode* The wheat and the chaff — and how each shapes your reality* How to unstitch from fear, shame, and imbalance* Why grief is a sacred part of transformation* The difference between serving from the soul vs. the ego* The “one stitch” that matters most — your sacred heartContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 6 — The Thread and Stitching of the Dreaming, Part 1, which introduces the Web of Life and what we're stitched to. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“The one stitch that matters most is your sacred heart.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

Discover how to release the heavy side of hope — and turn it into a grounded, present-moment source of strength and clarity.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “Shades of Hope” (pages 109–123), exploring how hope can either uplift and anchor us in the present or weigh us down when rooted in expectation and fear.This is about transforming hope into faith. You'll learn how to recognize the light and shadow forms of hope, how to separate from distorted thought patterns, and how to create from your “wheat-self” — your soul and spirit — rather than from ego (the “chaff”). This is an invitation to refine your thinking, live with presence, and step into your truest self.What You'll Hear in This Episode* How to recognize the light vs. shadow sides of hope* Why sacred separation is a powerful spiritual tool* How to witness and shift fear-based thoughts* The difference between manifesting from ego and creating from soul* Why true hope is a present-moment prayer, not a future projectionContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 7 — The Thread and Stitching of the Dreaming, Part 2, which explores separating the wheat from the chaff. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“True hope is a present-moment prayer, not a future projection.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected

This episode introduces Chapter Two of the Westminster Confession of Faith, focusing on theology proper and the nature of God. The speaker emphasizes that there is only one living and true God who is infinite in being and perfection, distinct from idols or created beings. Key attributes such as purity, invisibility, and impassibility are explored to highlight God's transcendence over finite human understanding. This episode warns against reducing God to measurable concepts and encourages a deep, reverent study of His incomprehensible nature. Ultimately, the goal is to deepen the believer's awe and relationship with the infinite Creator.

This episode introduces Chapter Two of the Westminster Confession of Faith, focusing on theology proper and the nature of God. The speaker emphasizes that there is only one living and true God who is infinite in being and perfection, distinct from idols or created beings. Key attributes such as purity, invisibility, and impassibility are explored to highlight God's transcendence over finite human understanding. This episode warns against reducing God to measurable concepts and encourages a deep, reverent study of His incomprehensible nature. Ultimately, the goal is to deepen the believer's awe and relationship with the infinite Creator.

Ever wonder how those outer planets interact within your birth chart? How their positions in the sky and relative to each other influence the things going on in our world? Join me today to chat with Julia Sophia all about these astrological outer planets and more!Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto proposes that the three outer planets may be understood as three facets of one consciousness—a Holy Trinity of spiritual qualities: freedom (Uranus), creativity (Neptune), and evolution (Pluto). This teaching is underpinned by the authors' central innovation: a new midpoint calculation in astrological analysis that encourages a novel way of looking at the outer planets' transpersonal functions, serving as guidance for individual spiritual practices and self-realization.Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto constitutes a practical guide that studies the diversity of life expression at the highest level of sacredness. By engaging with these energies consciously, readers can realize their highest spiritual potential.Find the book and Julia:Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto: https://amzn.to/4pJi4z1Instagram: @itsjuliasophiaSubstack: quietportal.substack.com Website: www.julia-sophia.comJames Burgess is the founder and leader of Sabian Mysteries, a modern training platform for students of the seminal Sabian symbols work of influential astrologers Marc Edmund Jones and Dane Rudhyar. Julia Sophia is an astrologer, tarot card reader, spiritual teacher, writer, and artist. She works at ZenPass, a London-based practitioner community for holistic health and wellbeing.

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Trent Hunter interview Ryan Helfenbein on his COA Longform Essay, "Retrieving The Christianity of America's Founding"Timestamps00:00 – Introducing Ryan Helfenbein04:33 – Ryan's Path From Seminary to Liberty University11:30 – Falwell's Shift: From Ministers to Moral Majority16:39 – Debating the Christian Nature of America's Founding19:03 – Reappraising Founders' Faith: Beyond the Deist Label23:19 – The First Amendment's True Intent: No Denominational Establishment28:01 – How Preachers Stirred Resistance to Tyranny32:05 – From Christian Roots to Secular Education37:40 – The Civil War and the Christian Nation Concept40:06 – Wayne Grudem's Framework for a Christian Nation46:15 – Historical Christian Character and Moral Laws48:34 – Tom Holland and Christian Origins of Modern Balues51:32 – Modern Religious Freedom, Immigration, and the Church's Civic Role01:01:12 – Rebuilding America and Defending Our Christian Inheritance01:03:30 – Trent's Advice for Pastors on Civic Engagement01:07:06 – Recommended Resources and OutroResources to Click“Retrieving The Christianity of America's Founding” – Ryan Helfenbein“Competing Visions of America at 250: Politics, Religion, and American Identity” – PRRI“Mapping Christian Nationalism Across the 50 States: Insights from PRRI's 2025 American Values Atlas” – PRRI“Speaker Johnson Leads Nation in Prayer of Rededication” – Mike Johnson“MS NOW's Katy Tur Forgets the Declaration of Independence's Most Famous Line in Botched Hit on Mike Johnson” – Isaac Schorr“‘Christian Nationalists' like Speaker Mike Johnson are a bigger threat than al-Qaeda” – James Carville“Political Strategist's Dire Warning About Mike Johnson” – Rachel Dobkin“Sorry, Politico: You Don't Get to Rewrite the Declaration of Independence” – Rachel Del Guidice“The Right Way to Cover the Intersection of Religion and Politics” – Heidi Przybyla“North Carolina pastor rejects ‘Christian nation' claims from GOP legislators” – Cardinal & Pine Staff“A Discourse Concerning Unlimited Submission and Non-Resistance to the Higher Powers” – Jonathan Mayhew“The Catechism of the Revolution” – David Kopel“Samuel Davies: Apostle of Dissent” – R. Isabela Morales“George Washington, letter to John Augustine Washington” – George Washington's Mt. Vernon“The Federalist Papers: No. 37” – James Madison“The Federalist Papers: No. 2” – John Jay“The Relative Influence of European Writers on Late Eighteenth-Century American Political Thought” – Donald S. Lutz“Religious Tests and Oaths in State Constitutions, 1776-1784” – Center for the Study of the American Constitution, University of Wisconsin“Constitution of Delaware; 1776”“Constitution of Maryland, 1776”“Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: 250 Years of Sacred Service of the United States Army Chaplain Corps” – Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Feaster“Under providence and liberty: George Washington and the sacred birth of the Army Chaplain Corps” – Stella NauloChurch of the Holy Trinity v. United States“America's Christian Founding?” – Bradford Littlejohn“A Christian Manifesto” – Francis Schaeffer“Is America a Christian Nation?” – Apologetic Junkie“Seal of Approval” – Harvard Gazette“The Oldest Endowed Professorship” – Harvard Gazette“History of the United States” – Noah Webster“Of the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic” – Benjamin Rush“Horace Mann and the Irony of Secular Education” – Jeffrey PoletEverson v. Board of Education“Jefferson's Letter to the Danbury Baptists” – Thomas JeffersonTheme of the Month: God (B)less America: The United States at 250Give to Support the Work Books to ReadOn Rebellion – John Knox, ed. Roger A. MasonDid America Have a Christian Founding? – Mark David HallPolitics: According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture – Wayne GrudemBLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution – Mike Gonzalez

The road streak comes to an end for the Red Sox // Are the Patriots closer or further away from a deal with Gonzalez // What is going on with this Gabe Jacas injury? // Something is off with this Roman Anthony hand injury // The worst decisions from the Holy Trinity of the Patriots // Tom Brady's strange business ventures // Is Craig Breslow shopping for a shortstop? // Ranking the Top 10 offensive play callers in the NFL // Larry Izzo did WHAT on the sidelines?! // 2001 Patriots Fact or Fiction // Let me tell you something brother! We're taking a Hulk Hogan detour! // The Philly and Boston rivalry is officially renewed // Arcand VS Everyone - Athlete facial hair Chad Tracy joins the show with not the most optimistic Roman update Which Red Sox player will return first? We launch YOUR Take Grenades!

The worst decisions from the Holy Trinity of the Patriots

The worst decisions from the Holy Trinity of the Patriots // Tom Brady's strange business ventures // Is Craig Breslow shopping for a shortstop? // Ranking the Top 10 offensive play callers in the NFL //

ABOUT THE EPISODEAmericans have grown increasingly unfamiliar with their own founding documents, and as a result, our country has grown increasingly less Christian. What is the path forward?Resources to Click“Providence, Protestantism, and the Classroom: The Christianity of America's Founding and Only Future” – Ryan Helfenbein“Competing Visions of America at 250: Politics, Religion, and American Identity” – PRRI“Mapping Christian Nationalism Across the 50 States: Insights from PRRI's 2025 American Values Atlas” – PRRI“Speaker Johnson Leads Nation in Prayer of Rededication” – Mike Johnson“MS NOW's Katy Tur Forgets the Declaration of Independence's Most Famous Line in Botched Hit on Mike Johnson” – Isaac Schorr“‘Christian Nationalists' like Speaker Mike Johnson are a bigger threat than al-Qaeda” – James Carville“Political Strategist's Dire Warning About Mike Johnson” – Rachel Dobkin“Sorry, Politico: You Don't Get to Rewrite the Declaration of Independence” – Rachel Del Guidice“The Right Way to Cover the Intersection of Religion and Politics” – Heidi Przybyla“North Carolina pastor rejects ‘Christian nation' claims from GOP legislators” – Cardinal & Pine Staff“A Discourse Concerning Unlimited Submission and Non-Resistance to the Higher Powers” – Jonathan Mayhew“The Catechism of the Revolution” – David Kopel“Samuel Davies: Apostle of Dissent” – R. Isabela Morales“George Washington, letter to John Augustine Washington” – George Washington's Mt. Vernon“The Federalist Papers: No. 37” – James Madison“The Federalist Papers: No. 2” – John Jay“The Relative Influence of European Writers on Late Eighteenth-Century American Political Thought” – Donald S. Lutz“Religious Tests and Oaths in State Constitutions, 1776-1784” – Center for the Study of the American Constitution, University of Wisconsin“Constitution of Delaware; 1776”“Constitution of Maryland, 1776”“Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: 250 Years of Sacred Service of the United States Army Chaplain Corps” – Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Feaster“Under providence and liberty: George Washington and the sacred birth of the Army Chaplain Corps” – Stella NauloChurch of the Holy Trinity v. United States“America's Christian Founding?” – Bradford Littlejohn“A Christian Manifesto” – Francis Schaeffer“Is America a Christian Nation?” – Apologetic Junkie“Seal of Approval” – Harvard Gazette“The Oldest Endowed Professorship” – Harvard Gazette“History of the United States” – Noah Webster“Of the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic” – Benjamin Rush“Horace Mann and the Irony of Secular Education” – Jeffrey PoletEverson v. Board of Education“Jefferson's Letter to the Danbury Baptists” – Thomas Jefferson“Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law” – NY Times“Bluebonnet Learning” – Texas Education Agency“State Board of Education Approves Bible-infused Curriculum” – Jaen Edison“Long march through the institutions” – Wikipedia“Sanford Alters Western Culture Course” – Lee A. Daniels“The Politics of Official Knowledge: Does a National Curriculum Make Sense?” – Michael W. Apple“New Poll: Nearly Half of Americans Don't Know What America's 250th is Celebrating” – Emily Ekins“PBS News Poll 2026” – PBS on Facebook“Suicide Prevention” – CDC“Loneliness in America 2025” – The Cigna Group“Teens Spend Average of 4.8 Hours on Social Media Per Day” – Jonathan Rothwell“Education Scorecard” – Stanford Educational Opportunity Project“Why U.S. Testscores are in a Generational Decline” – NY TimesTheme of the Month: God (B)less America: The United States at 250Give to Support the Work Books to ReadOn Rebellion – John Knox, ed. Roger A. MasonDid America Have a Christian Founding? – Mark David HallPolitics: According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture – Wayne GrudemBLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution – Mike Gonzalez

Ball handling and passing are two of the three ball skills of the Holy Trinity of player development, but they need to be emphasized DAILY this upcoming season. In this podcast, we discuss how you should implement ball handling and passing in your practices, ball handling techniques that you should be working on, and the difference between in-season and off-season development of these skills. In addition, we have a great quote from Coach Wooden and a study of one of the more underrated modern coaches who people often forget that he won a national championship!

Episode Guide:  0:00 Maggie watched the Hannah Montana Movie, Maggie's secret project revealed, Rachel is missing lettuce 5:51 Summer Bucket List Accountabilty  17:30 Taylor Swift's Wedding! (Weddings should be fun) 27:17 America's Sweethearts Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Season 3 Review 43:34 Usher and Chris Brown R&B Tour Review 57:01 Being too nice 59:59 Reading the comments 1:03:00 Sunscreen 1:03:28 Life Lessons from Love Island USA Season 8 1:09:28 Coaching 1:11:00 The Holy Trinity of Being Yourself (Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, Tiffany Pollard)

Have you ever been in a conversation where someone said something about Christianity that you knew was not right — but you struggled to articulate exactly why? That is the conversation that prompted this episode. In this honest and grace-filled exploration of Christian apologetics, Tanya Engesether shares a personal interaction that left her convicted — not of wrongdoing, but of the need to go deeper into the foundations of her faith. To know not just what she believes, but why it matters. And to be able to say so graciously when a conversation requires it. In this episode Tanya addresses two of the most foundational doctrines in Christian belief — the Holy Trinity and the finality of salvation in this life — with theological substance, scriptural grounding, historical context, and a consistent spirit of grace toward those who hold different views. She explores what is actually at stake if the Trinity is wrong — why it is not a secondary theological detail but the load-bearing wall of everything Christianity teaches about salvation and the character of God. She walks through the key Scriptures on post-mortem salvation and the finality of the opportunity for salvation in this life. And she addresses the question every thoughtful Christian wrestles with: what about those who never heard? Throughout, the spirit of 1 Peter 3:15 guides the episode: always be prepared to give an answer — with gentleness and respect. This is not an episode about winning arguments. It is an episode about knowing the God you love well enough to describe Him accurately — and about holding that truth with enough grace that it can actually reach the people you care about. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why doctrine is not the opposite of relationship — it is the description of the One we are in relationship with The difference between secondary issues Christians can disagree about and load-bearing doctrinal walls What the Holy Trinity actually is — simply, accessibly, without academic jargon Why the Trinity is not just a theological technicality but the foundation of how salvation works What is actually at stake if Jesus is not fully God — the salvific implications Key Scriptures on the Trinity — John 1:1, John 10:30, Matthew 28:19, Genesis 1:26 The historical context of Nicaea and the Arian heresy — and why it is still relevant today What Scripture teaches about the finality of salvation in this life The parable of the rich man and Lazarus — what it reveals about the state after death The difference between Catholic purgatory and post-mortem salvation theology The compassionate answer to "what about those who never heard?" The spirit of 1 Peter 3:15 — how to hold hard conversations with gentleness and respect Why knowing what you believe is not arrogance — it is an act of love What Jude 3 calls every Christian to — and what contending for the faith actually looks like Scripture Referenced 1 Peter 3:15 — "Always be prepared to give an answer... with gentleness and respect." John 1:1 — "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." John 10:30 — "I and the Father are one." Matthew 28:19 — "Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Genesis 1:26 — "Let us make mankind in our image." 1 John 4:8 — "God is love." Hebrews 9:27 — "It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment." Luke 16:19-31 — The parable of the rich man and Lazarus 2 Corinthians 6:2 — "Now is the day of salvation." Romans 3:26 — "The just and the justifier." Jude 3 — "Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people." John 14:16-17 — Jesus promises another Counselor Philippians 2:9-11 — "The name above every name." Key Takeaway Knowing what you believe — and being able to say it graciously — is one of the most loving things you can do. The Trinity is not a theological technicality. It is the load-bearing wall of Christian salvation. The finality of salvation is not a harsh rule. It is the foundation of the gospel's urgency. And being rooted in these truths — able to hold them and articulate them with grace — is an act of faithfulness to God and love toward the people around you.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 3 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? 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On this episode of Views From The 7 we debate the true legacy of Denzel Washington, and take a nostalgic trip through 00s Hip-Hop and the films that defined an era In This Episode: The Denzel Debate: Is Man on Fire actually superior to Training Day? Hip-Hop History: Revisiting Fat Joe's book and the era of Big Pun and Mystikal. The Movie Graveyard: Breaking down the "Holy Trinity" of trash classics like Sprung and Booty Call. 14:45 – Animal Kingdom: Why the Aliante Park ducks are not to be messed with. 23:01 – Fat Joe's Book Review: The reality behind the "Don Cartagena" stories. 35:45 – The Denzel Face-Off: Man on Fire vs. his entire legendary catalog. 56:15 – The DC Struggle: Can they survive without Batman carrying the team? 1:09:35 – From 8 Mile to Hustle & Flow: The best Hip-Hop movies ever made. 1:38:55 – The "Holy Trinity of Trash": Why we still love Sprung and Booty Call.

On today's episode, we discuss a wide-ranging mix of personal stories, current events, and remarkable human achievements. The hosts open with light banter about summer heat and everyday routines, then move into a heartfelt reflection on a recent family funeral, highlighting the emotional impact of live music and shared memories. They later shift to law enforcement encounters and concealed carry experiences, using real anecdotes to explore how attitude and behavior can shape outcomes in tense situations. The conversation culminates in an enthusiastic look at the breaking of the once “impossible” four-minute mile, spotlighting Josh Kerr's astonishing 3:42 run and what it reveals about psychological barriers and human potential. The episode closes with an energetic shoutout to PJ's Coffee and an invitation for listeners to share feedback and ideas via email, underscoring the show's community-focused, conversational style. Don't miss it!

The Holy Trinity reminds us that God is one—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—working together in perfect unity, inviting us into a relationship built on trust rather than complete understanding. As we grow in faith, we discover that the Trinity not only reveals God's nature but also calls us to live in unity, love, and deeper dependence on Him.

We're tempted to take the doctrine of the Trinity for granted. But there is scarcely any belief unaffected when we get the Trinity wrong. So argue Don Carson, John Piper, and Tim Keller in this classic discussion recorded at a meeting of The Gospel Coalition's Council.  Pull the thread of the Trinity and the universe unravels. Without the Trinity, grace and glory disappear. So does church unity. And we lose a powerful opportunity to share with unbelievers how the Trinity distinguishes the gospel as the source of love for the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode, we discuss how a small corner of rural Louisiana is rapidly becoming one of the most important hubs for AI, energy, and space-age infrastructure on the planet. The hosts open with Meta's Richland Parish data center, explaining how its budget has ballooned from roughly 27 to 50 billion dollars, its planned power demand has jumped toward 5 gigawatts with gas and possible small nuclear plants, and why that tax base could transform local schools, roads, and jobs. They then turn to Argentina's new “non-human corporations” law, exploring what it means to let AI-run companies sign contracts, own assets, and operate without human shareholders—and what legal chaos might follow when things go wrong. From there, the conversation moves through humanoid robots and Tesla's Optimus plants, vending-machine-style automated stores, Microsoft's massive AI-assisted security patching, and New York's decision to freeze new AI data center projects, arguing that places that embrace automation and high-density compute will pull ahead economically. The episode closes with a look at SpaceX's “lucky 13” Starship launch, upgraded Starlink satellites, and flock cameras and genetic surveillance, tying together the promises and risks of a world where AI systems watch, decide, and increasingly own the infrastructure that shapes everyday life. Don't miss it!

"In the time of Diocletian, a fierce persecutor of Christians called Philomarchus came to Sebaste. He arrested and killed many Christians in the town. When he saw Athenogenes and his disciples, he told the elder to sacrifice to the idols, that they should not perish as had the other Christians. Athenogenes replied: 'O Torturer, those whom you describe as having perished have not perished, but are in heaven and make merry with the angels!' There was a touching moment when a deer, which had been hand-fed by the compassionate Athenogenes, ran up to him and, seeing him in such straits, shed tears. Wild animals of the hills had more pity on the martyrs than did the pagans! After harsh torture, during which an angel of God comforted them, they were all beheaded, first the priests and fellow workers of Athenogenes and then Athenogenes himself, and went to their heavenly home in the year 311." (Prologue)   The Great Horologion adds "There is a second Martyr Athenogenes commemorated today, mentioned by St Basil... it is said that as this Athenogenes approached the fire, wherein he was to die a martyric death, he chanted the hymn O Joyous Light in praise of the Holy Trinity." This is one way that we know that the vesperal hymn Gladsome Light was in use before the time of St Basil the Great.