Podcasts about Naaman

A MIRACULOUS healing led to a Syrian warrior carrying mule loads of dirt from Israel back to Damascus. Why did Naaman the Syrian do that? In the ancient world, it was understood that every nation had a patron deity. For Syria, that was the storm-god Hadad, better known to us as Baal. For Israel, it was Yahweh—although Jezebel and her children tried hard to replace the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with Baal, Astarte, and the rest of the Canaanite pantheon. When the prophet Elisha instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan to be healed of his leprosy, Naaman was angry, expecting something more elaborate—a ritual of some kind. But after following the prophet's instructions and being restored to full health, Naaman realized the true God was Yahweh, not Baal, and Israel was His home. So, Naaman loaded two mules with dirt and carried it back to Syria—not because it held magical properties, but because it was a reminder of the one God with the power to heal. The concept of “holy ground” was established after the Tower of Babel, as described in Deuteronomy 32:  When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance,        when he divided mankind, he fixed the borders of the peoples        according to the number of the sons of God.But the LORD's portion is his people,       Jacob his allotted heritage. (Deut. 32:8–9, ESV)  In other words, God allotted the people of Earth to angelic representatives who were tempted into receiving worship themselves, but He chose Israel as the conduit through which He would bring forth the Messiah to save the world from those fallen entities. We also discuss the way God delivered the northern kingdom of Israel from a prolonged siege of Samaria by the Syrians—despite the continued apostasy of Samaria. Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Our new book The Gates of Hell is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! Derek's new book Destination: Earth, co-authored with Donna Howell and Allie Anderson, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and as an audiobook at Audible! If you are looking for a text of the Book of 1 Enoch to follow our monthly study, you can try these sources: Parallel translations by R. H. Charles (1917) and Richard Laurence (1821)Modern English translation by George W. E. Nickelsburg and James VanderKam (link to book at Amazon)Book of 1 Enoch - Standard English Version by Dr. Jay Winter (link opens free PDF)Book of 1 Enoch - R. H. Charles translation (link opens free PDF) The SkyWatchTV store has a special offer on Dr. Michael Heiser's two-volume set A Companion to the Book of Enoch. Get both books, the R. H. Charles translation of 1 Enoch, and a DVD interview with Mike and Steven Bancarz for a donation of $35 plus shipping and handling. Link: https://bit.ly/heiser-enoch Follow us! • X: @gilberthouse_tv | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunker• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/GilbertHouseFellowship JOIN US IN ISRAEL! Our next tour of Israel is October 19–30, 2025. For more information and to reserve your place, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. NOTE: If you'e going to Israel with us in October, you'll need to apply for a visa online before you travel. The cost is 25 NIS (about $7.50). Log on here: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at GilbertHouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to these studies plus our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker, and the podcast that started this journey in 2005, P.I.D. Radio. Best of all, it bypasses the gatekeepers of Big Tech! The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at www.gilberthouse.org/app/. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site! Gilbert House T-shirts and mugs! New to our store is a line of GHTV and Redwing Saga merch! Check it out at GilbertHouse.org/store! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store. Our favorite Bible study tools! Check the links in the left-hand column at www.GilbertHouse.org.

A MIRACULOUS healing led to a Syrian warrior carrying mule loads of dirt from Israel back with him to Damascus. Why did Naaman the Syrian do that? In the ancient world, it was understood that every nation had a patron deity. For Syria, that was the storm-god Hadad, better known to us as Baal. For Israel, it was Yahweh—although Jezebel and her children tried hard to replace the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with Baal, Astarte, and the rest of the Canaanite pantheon. When the prophet Elisha instructed Naaman to wash in the Jordan to be healed of his leprosy, Naaman was angry, expecting something more elaborate—a ritual of some kind. But after following the prophet's instructions and being restored to full health, Naaman realized the true God was Yahweh, not Baal, and Israel was His home. So, Naaman loaded two mules with dirt and carried it back to Syria—not because it held magical properties, but because it was a reminder of the one God with the power to heal. The concept of “holy ground” was established after the Tower of Babel, as described in Deuteronomy 32: When the Most High gave to the nations their inheritance,    when he divided mankind,  he fixed the borders of the peoples    according to the number of the sons of God. But the LORD's portion is his people,    Jacob his allotted heritage. (Deut. 32:8–9, ESV) In other words, God allotted the people of Earth to angelic representatives who were tempted into receiving worship themselves, but He chose Israel as the conduit through which He would bring forth the Messiah to save the world from those fallen entities. We also discuss the way God delivered the northern kingdom of Israel from a prolonged siege of Samaria by the Syrians—despite the continued apostasy of Samaria.

9. Who advised Naaman to see Elisha about healing his leprosy?A) A Syrian soldierB) His wife's servant girl from IsraelC) GehaziD) King of Syria

10. How many times did Naaman dip in the Jordan River to be cleansed?A) 3B) 5C) 10D) 7

Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalahKETAKUTAN DAN IMANMari kita membaca Firman Tuhan dariKISAH PARA RASUL 16: 25Tetapi kira-kira tengah malam Paulus dan Silas berdoa dan menyanyikan puji-pujian kepada Allah dan orang-orang hukuman lain mendengarkan mereka.Wonder Kids, Tahu nggak? Tindakan iman yang besar sering dimulai dari rasa takut.Musa mengangkat tongkatnya di tepi Laut Merah bukan karena ia tahu cara berperang, tapi karena ia percaya kepada Allah meskipun ada tentara Firaun mengejarnya.Naaman membasuh dirinya di sungai bukan karena ia tahu cara menyembuhkan penyakit, tetapi karena ia percaya kepada Allah saat ia sangat sakit.Paulus memilih mengikuti Tuhan Yesus, bukan karena ia punya banyak pilihan, tetapi karena ia percaya kepada Allah.Mereka tidak menyerah saat takut atau sedih. Sebaliknya, mereka memilih untuk percaya.Wonder Kids, Pernahkah kamu merasa takut saat:• Mendengar berita yang menakutkan?• Ujian besar besok?• Bertengkar dengan teman?Kalau iya, kamu bisa lakukan seperti Paulus dan Silas: Berdoa dan memuji Tuhan.Iman bukan berarti kita tidak pernah takut, tapi kita tetap percaya kepada Tuhan saat kita takut.MARI KITA BERTUMBUH DI DALAM ANUGERAH TUHANWonder Kids, Saat kita takut, kecewa, atau bingung, ingatlah bahwa Tuhan bekerja meskipun kita tidak melihat langsung hasilnya.Percaya kepada Tuhan berarti percaya bahwa Dia punya rencana terbaik, bahkan dalam masa sulit.Mari kita berdoaBapa, terima kasih atas kasih-Mu yang selalu menyertaiku. Tolong aku untuk selalu berdoa dan percaya kepada-Mu di dalam setiap keadaan. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, TERUSLAH BERDOA DAN MEMUJI TUHAN BAHKAN DI SAAT YANG SULIT. Tuhan Yesus memberkati

What does it mean to be great? This weekend Pastor Steve Andres kicked off our NAAMAN series with a message about the grace and greatness of God.2 Kings 5:1Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy.Sandwiched in these stories about the prophet Elisha and God's people is the story of God's great mercy toward one of Israel's enemies.1) God does not abide by our categories of greatness.At the beginning of the story we are introduced to both Naaman and a servant girl. Their interaction becomes the engine that drives all of the events that follow, and it causes us to ask, “What does it mean to be great?”2) God sees us as we truly are.The story calls us to see that Naaman's identity as a great man was not his whole story, and the girl's identity as powerless was also not her whole story. 3) God frees us to do for others what he does for us.Through a miracle of grace, the young girl in the story has concern for Naaman, and so shows that she is actually the hero of the story. She refuses to be defined by her situation, and instead has compassion on the very person responsible for her suffering. “Christian” is the only identity that's received, not achieved.Timothy KellerIf who I am in Christ is received, then this identity is to be discovered, nurtured and experienced, not performed. It's an identity that doesn't exclude others who aren't on my level, because MY LEVEL was NEVER ACHIEVED in the first place, IT WAS RECEIVED.

This message concludes our Sunday School series by looking at one of the most well-known stories in the Old Testament, the story of Naaman. In his journey toward healing and transformation, we'll find a powerful reminder of God's grace and the unexpected ways He works in our lives. Scripture Referenced: 2 Kings 5

Like the Old Testament Naaman, we may become frustrated if life doesn't "follow our script." But we should instead look to the larger story that God is writing. The post Naaman: Blessings of the Larger Story, Curses of the Smaller Story appeared first on Reston Bible Church.

It's easy to think following Jesus should always be dramatic, miraculous, or complicated… but Naaman's story in 2 Kings 5 shows us something different. God asked him to do something simple—and in that simplicity, healing came.If you've ever felt like faith was too complicated, too demanding, or that you had to “get it all together” before coming to God, this message is for you.Want to learn more about Radical?Instagram: @radicalchurchFacebook: www.facebook.com/radicalchurchtxWebsite: www.radicalchurch.lifeRadical Church | Sundays | 8:15AM, 9:45AM, 11:15AM & 12:55PM1151 Bunton Creek Rd Ste 1001, Kyle, TX 78640

Is becoming a Christian easy or difficult? Dan Ford preaches from 2 Kings 5 - the story of Naaman's conversion, showing how it is God who changes the heart, not us.

The life of Naaman is filled with examples such as humility, obedience and trust—characteristics sorely needed today. Great lessons from a great man.

The life of Naaman is filled with examples such as humility, obedience and trust—characteristics sorely needed today. Great lessons from a great man. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1561/29

In a world that glorifies self-help, control, and personal independence, it's easy to forget the call to full surrender. In this message, Pastor Randy challenges the cultural idol of self-reliance — not by shaming strength, but by exposing pride, anxiety, and the illusion of control. Drawing from the story of Naaman, Proverbs 3, and James 4, you'll be invited to trade performance for dependence and rediscover the peace that comes only through humility and trust.   From Sunday 08.31.25

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel - LK 4:16-30 - Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had grown up, and went according to His custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at Him. He said to them, “Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of Him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from His Mouth. They also asked, “Is this not the Son of Joseph?” He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb, ‘Physician, cure yourself,' and say, ‘Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'” And He said, “Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.” When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove Him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl Him down headlong. But He passed through the midst of them and went away. Bishop Sheen quote of the day Father Charles Murr discuss Saint Pope Pius X and his fight against modernism in the Church

Gospel Matthew 19:16-22 Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord. Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, "Is this not the son of Joseph?" He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'" And he said, "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian." When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away. Reflection What we see revealed here is something very common. How does something so extraordinary as God's Spirit works through ordinary human beings? I know Jesus wasn't an ordinary human being, but certainly those who grew up with him saw him as that. Maybe they had some resentment against him for whatever reason, but the thought that someone ordinary could have this kind of wisdom and this kind of understanding, just blew away their basic understanding of the way the world works. And it's interesting that their reaction was not disbelief, but anger. And they wanted to destroy him as if to say, God can't work in ordinary people. Closing Prayer Father, your grace and our humanity are made for one another. We should expect, and we should long for those moments when we can feel you moving through us. Help us to be aware of this gift. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had grown up,and went according to his custominto the synagogue on the sabbath day.He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah.He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written:The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring glad tidings to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captivesand recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free,and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.Rolling up the scroll,he handed it back to the attendant and sat down,and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him.He said to them,"Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."And all spoke highly of himand were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.They also asked, "Is this not the son of Joseph?"He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb,'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native placethe things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'"And he said,"Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place.Indeed, I tell you,there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijahwhen the sky was closed for three and a half yearsand a severe famine spread over the entire land.It was to none of these that Elijah was sent,but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon.Again, there were many lepers in Israelduring the time of Elisha the prophet;yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian."When the people in the synagogue heard this,they were all filled with fury.They rose up, drove him out of the town,and led him to the brow of the hillon which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong.But he passed through the midst of them and went away.

+ A Reading from the Gospel according to Saint Luke 4: 16 – 30 He came to Nazareth, where he had grown up, and went according to his custom into the synagogue on the sabbath day. He stood up to read and was handed a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord." Rolling up the scroll, he handed it back to the attendant and sat down, and the eyes of all in the synagogue looked intently at him. He said to them, "Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, "Isn't this the son of Joseph?" He said to them, "Surely you will quote me this proverb, 'Physician, cure yourself,' and say, 'Do here in your native place the things that we heard were done in Capernaum.'" And he said, "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his own native place. Indeed, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah when the sky was closed for three and a half years and a severe famine spread over the entire land. It was to none of these that Elijah was sent, but only to a widow in Zarephath in the land of Sidon. Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian." When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were all filled with fury. They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town had been built, to hurl him down headlong. But he passed through the midst of them and went away. The Gospel of the Lord

"The Healing of Naaman the Leper" (2 Kings 5)_Speaker: Mike Mahoney

Pastor Randy Solomon brings a message from 2 Kings 5 on Naaman. Click the arrow below, or if you're reading this in an email you can click this link, to play the service: This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store. If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit www.WestchesterChapel.org/salvation.

This message titled "Faith in the Storm," is a powerful message exploring how God uses life's challenges to deepen our faith and reliance on Him. Discover how to navigate trials with trust and obedience, drawing inspiration from Naaman's story in 2 Kings 5:1-19, and learn to embrace God's sovereignty beyond our understanding.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you for joining us for our latest midweek service!In this message based on 2 Kings 5, we study the story of Naaman—a mighty warrior who almost missed his miracle because of pride. Instead of obeying God-given instructions, Naaman let his own expectations and dignity get in the way. It wasn't until Naaman humbled himself and dipped in the Jordan that he was cleansed and restored. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Don't let pride rob you of your healing, your freedom, or your breakthrough. Choose humility today and experience the abundant life Jesus promised!

NaaahhhMan & Greedy Gehazi 2 Kings 5 Chew the Bible Season 3Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, was a powerful and respected man, but he suffered from leprosy. A young Israelite servant girl told Naaman's wife that the prophet Elisha in Israel could heal him. Naaman went to Israel with a letter from his king and gifts, but the king of Israel panicked, thinking it was a trick. Elisha then invited Naaman to come to him.When Naaman arrived, Elisha did not meet him in person but sent a messenger telling him to wash seven times in the Jordan River. Naaman was offended at first, expecting a dramatic miracle, but his servants persuaded him to obey. After dipping seven times, he was completely healed, and his skin became like that of a child. Grateful, Naaman returned to Elisha, confessed that the God of Israel was the only true God, and offered gifts, which Elisha refused.However, Elisha's servant Gehazi, driven by greed, secretly went after Naaman and lied to obtain some of the silver and clothing. When Gehazi returned, Elisha confronted him, knowing what he had done, and declared that Naaman's leprosy would cling to Gehazi and his descendants forever. Gehazi immediately left Elisha's presence covered in leprosy.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Back to School” with some of the professors and staff from the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). First, we had Peter Worrall to discuss how the deconstruction of his faith brought him back to God and about the Christian Worldview. Peter is an Associate Professor of Educational Ministries at MBI. He has also authored the book, “20 Things We’d Tell Our Twentysomething Selves.” Then we had Dr. Samuel Naaman discuss how God led him into missionary work and how to share the gospel with people from other cultures. Dr. Naaman is the professor of Intercultural Studies at MBI. He is also the Vice President of Call of Hope, which reaches Muslims for Christ. He is also the President and co-founder of the South Asian Friendship Center, which aims to reach Muslims and Hindus. We also discussed the importance of reading the Word to accurately and effectively share the gospel. We turned to 2 Timothy 2:14-18, where it shows the importance of knowing the word and not adding to or taking away from it. Then we had Brian Kammerzelt join us to discuss the changing landscape of media with AI and the need for theologically informed communicators. Brian is a Professor and the Program Head of Communications at MBI. He specializes in the theology of communications and culture. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Peter Worrall Interview (Deconstructing Christian Worldview ) [03:40] Dr. Samuel Naaman Interview (Sharing the Gospel Interculturally) [17:43] Brian Kammerzelt Interview (The Importance of Theological Communicators in the midst of AI) [32:65] Truth of the Word Devotion [49:30] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dr. Greg Beutel as we continue our "Famous Places" sermon series with a powerful exploration of the River Jordan. Discover how this iconic biblical landmark symbolizes hope, redemption, and the fulfillment of God's promises through the stories of Israel's crossing, Naaman's healing, and the baptism of Jesus. 

Naaman was a powerful man who had everything, except healing. His pride nearly cost him the simple cure God offered through the prophet Elisha. In contrast, a young servant girl and later a Samaritan woman at the well remind us that God works through humility, faith, and unexpected people. While our culture and even our own hearts often push us to distrust or dismiss others, Jesus calls us to see people as a harvest ready to be reached. Salvation is simple, but it requires surrender. This sermon challenges us to lay down pride, embrace humility, and see others the way Jesus does, no matter who they are.

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Dr. D. Ralph Davis, one of the finest preachers, expositors, and commentators of our day, preached the gospel from the narrative of events involving Elisha, Naaman, and Gehazi in 2 Kings 5 at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Oak Ridge, TN. You may view it here: https://youtu.be/cmY-WkB1k1I?t=1831

Welcome to the School of Ministry.  In this episode we explore the Bible story of Naaman, a Syrian commander healed of leprosy after a captive Israelite girl points him to Elisha. Naaman's journey from pride and anger to humble obedience—dipping seven times in the Jordan—reveals God's power and grace. The episode highlights faith over ceremony, the prophet's refusal of gifts, and Naaman's struggle with compromise in worship, offering practical lessons on humility, trust, and simple obedience to God.

What things are very important to you? Your family? Your friends? What about God? Why did Naaman say that God was the true “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel.” 2 KINGS 5:15, NIV. We serve others, but we put God first.

This sermon explores the forgotten virtue of humility, contrasting it with pride and hubris that dominate much of modern culture. Through biblical examples like Naaman, Paul, and ultimately Jesus, the message emphasizes that humility positions us to receive God's grace, align with Christ's mission, defer personal preferences, and hold our plans loosely in faith. The call is clear: humility is not weakness, but strength rooted in dependence on God—and it's the essential posture for spiritual growth, leadership, and following Jesus daily.

What happens when someone with every right to stay silent decides to speak up instead? In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Naaman's servant girl - a young prisoner of war whose simple act of faith changed everything. This unnamed girl had lost everything. Taken captive, forced to serve in enemy territory, with no platform or position of influence. Yet in one pivotal moment, she chose to point her master toward healing. Her story reveals powerful truths about finding your voice when life doesn't go according to plan. In This Episode: Why you don't need a platform to make a difference - just obedience How even successful people can be "bleeding warriors" behind closed doors The real test of servanthood: serving others when you're not getting the best deal What keeps us silent: fear, shame, busyness, and past pain Why your worst circumstances might position you to reach people others can't The difference between trying to buy God's grace and simply surrendering to it Key Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-5 Whether you're feeling stuck in difficult circumstances, questioning if God can use you, or wondering how to speak up when it matters most, this message will encourage you to find your voice right where you are. Pastor Stephen Mizell August 3, 2025

Nate taught from 2 Kings 5 that pride can keep us stuck while humility opens the door to God's healing and grace. Naaman's story shows us that breakthrough often starts with boldness and that true healing requires laying down our pride. Pride distorts our perspective, but God promises His favor to the humble calling us to stop striving to prove ourselves and instead walk in the freedom only Christ can give. Breakthrough often starts with boldnessHealing requires humilityPride distorts your perspective Life Group Discussion:Can you share a time when someone else's boldness impacted your faith journey?What are some areas in your life where pride has kept you from taking a step God was calling you to?Where do you see pride trying to distort your perspective right now—in relationships, work, or faith?

Nate taught from 2 Kings 5 that pride can keep us stuck while humility opens the door to God's healing and grace. Naaman's story shows us that breakthrough often starts with boldness and that true healing requires laying down our pride. Pride distorts our perspective, but God promises His favor to the humble calling us to stop striving to prove ourselves and instead walk in the freedom only Christ can give. Breakthrough often starts with boldnessHealing requires humilityPride distorts your perspective Life Group Discussion:Can you share a time when someone else's boldness impacted your faith journey?What are some areas in your life where pride has kept you from taking a step God was calling you to?Where do you see pride trying to distort your perspective right now—in relationships, work, or faith?

This weeks show starts off with with music from Burning Spear, The Heptones, Dennis Brown, The Mighty Fantels, Earth & Stone, The Mighty Diamonds, The Revolutionaries, Culture, The Gladiators, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Barry Brown, Ronnie Davis, Lee Scratch Perry, Johnny Clarke and Jah Stitch, Freddie McKay, Jimmy London, Wayne Jarrett, Frankie Paul, Richard Ace & The Sons Of Ace, Earl Bengiman, Carlton Livingston, Cocoa Tea, and Black Uhuru. New music this week comes from Yeza & Rory Stonelove, Vanzo, Eesah & Little Lion Sound, Clinton Fearon, Indra, The Co-Operators, Cultural Warriors & Johnny Osbourne, Double Tiger with Sly & Robbie, Roots Architects, The Breadwinners, Roll & Record with Lasai, Elastica Dub, Zion Marley, Rocky Dawuni and Cedella Marley, Heavyweight Rock and Jemere Morgan, Tony Chin, L'Entourloop with Joe Yorke, Fatbabs, and Earl 16 with Mafia & Fluxy. Enjoy! Burning Spear - Jah Is My Driver - Farover - Heartbeat Records The Heptones - Everyday Life - Deep In The Roots - Heartbeat Records Dennis Brown - Milk & Honey - Visions Of Dennis Brown - VP Records Mighty Fantels & The Revolutionaries - Everywhere - Roots From The Yard 7” Earth & Stone - Three Wise Men/Knowledge - Kool Roots - Pressure Sounds The Revolutionaries - Toothache - Island Presents Dub: 38 Hard & Heavy Dub Cuts - Island Records Mighty Diamonds - Dreadlocks Time - Deeper Roots: Back To The Channel - Virgin/Frontline Culture - Pirate Days - Two Sevens Clash: The 30th Anniversary Edition - Shanachie The Gladiators - Nyahbingi Marching On/Nyahbingi Marching On Version - Roots Natty - Tabou 1 Bob Marley & The Wailers - Exodus - Exodus - Tuff Gong Barry Brown - Give A Helping Hand - Love & Protection - Radiation Roots Ronnie Davis & The Tennors - Tradition - Sings Hits From Studio One & More - Rhino Records Lee Scratch Perry - Night Doctor - Lee Perry At Wirl Records - Kingston Sounds Johnny Clarke - Sinners Repent - King InThe Arena - Culture Press Jah Stitch - Sinners Repent Your Soul - Original Ragga Muffin 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire Freddie McKay - I Man - Roots From The Yard 7” Jimmy London - It Ain't Easy - Zion Land - Culture Press Wayne Jarrett - Bubble Up - Showcase Vol. 1 - Wackies Frankie Paul - Gunshot - Sizzling - VP Records Richard Ace & The Sons Of Ace - Living On The Edge - Family -  Earl Bengiman - Health & Sorrow - Negus Roots Carlton Livingston - 100 Weight Of Collie Weed - Hi Grade Ganja Anthems - Greensleeves Yeza & RoryStonelove - Heavy Weight - Star Of The East - RoryStonelove/Black Dub Music Yaadcore - Reggaeland - Reggaeland - Delicious Vinyl Island Cocoa Tea - We Do The Killing - Reggae Anthology: The Sweet Sound Of Cocoa Tea - VP Records Black Uhuru - Party Next Door/Party In Session - Liberation: The Island Anthology - Island Records Vanzo - String Up A Sound - Evidence Music Eesah & Little Lion Sound w/ Groovewax - Big & Bad - Evidence Music Suns Of Dub & Sleepy Time Ghost feat. Shumba Youth & Jah Bami - Riding East - Suns Of Dub Stephen Marley feat. Damian Marley - Tight Ship - Revelation Part  1: The Root Of Life - Ghetto Youths International Clinton Fearon - It Go So - Jah Is Love - Baco Music/Boogie Brown Productions Indra - The Little Things - Reality Shock Records The Co-Operators feat. Dennison Joseph - More Fire - Sounds From The Fridge - Waggle Dance Records The Co-Operators feat. Dennison Joseph - Bring Down Fire - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Roaring Lamb - Rasistance - Roaring Lamb Cultural Warriors & The Disciples feat. Johnny Osbourne - Inflation - The Remixes Showcase - Evidence Music Double Tiger Meets Sly & Robbie - Yearning - Easy Star  Records Keith & Tex - Tonight - Redux - Soulbeats Joe Yorke & The Co-Operators - Last Nights Tune - A Distant Beat - Waggle Dance Records The Co-Operators feat. Joe Yorke - Last Nights Dub - Dub Over Yonder - Waggle Dance Records Roots Architects feat. Dwight Pinkney & Dean Fraser - 45 Charles Street Dub - From Dub Til Now - Fruits Records King Tubby - Dub Ites, Green & Gold - King Tubby & Friends: Dub Like Dirt 1975-1977 - Blood & Fire Augustus Pablo - East Of The River Nile - The Rockers Story: The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo - Shanachie Brad Osbourne - Storm & Lightening - Rockers Almighty Dub - Clocktower The Breadwinners - Yard Vibes - Hi Dynamic Instrumental & Dub - Breadwinners Records Jerry Johnson - Rockers - Strength & Wisdom - Jerry Johnson Music Michael Prophet & Roots Radics - Righteous Are The Conqueror/Conqueror Dub - Iration Steppas: Dubs From The Foundation - Greensleeves Roll & Record feat. Lasai w/William Spring & Conscious Sounds - Guide Over Us/Dub Over Us - Roll & Record Elastica Dub - Rootsland - Dubophonic Records Little Kirk - Weed Them Out/Weed Them Out Dub Version - Real Rock Records Voice Of Progress & Jah Bernord - Mini Bus Driver/Can't Take The Fussing On The Bus - Negus Roots Zion Marley - Marching - Zion Marley Enterprises Rocky Dawuni feat. Cedella Marley - I Got A Song - Aquarian Music Heavyweight Rockaz feat. Jemere Morgan - Kool Runninz - Notis Records Tony Chin - Rub A Dub - Tony Chin Music L'Entourloop feat. Joe Yorke - Rocksteady - Evidence Music Vanzo - People Jumping - Evidence Music Fatbabs feat. Naaman & Davojah - Rambo - This Love Is Forever - Big Scoop Records Alborosie - One Chord - Unbreakable: Alborosie Meets The Wailers United - VP Records Stephen Marley feat. Damian Marley & Buju Banton - Jah Army - Revelation Part  1: The Root Of Life - Ghetto Youths International Earl 16 - Tribute To Jah Shaka - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue Mafia & Fluxy - The Great Warrior Riddim - The Great Warrior Riddim - Gaffa Blue

Can a child really make a difference in a world of suffering, injustice, and spiritual darkness? In this episode, Stephen Davey tells the unforgettable story of a young Israelite girl whose single sentence sets off a miraculous chain of events. Captured in war and forced into slavery, this nameless girl lives in the home of a powerful Syrian general named Naaman. Her decision to speak up, to care, and to point him toward the living God, becomes the turning point in his life—and a powerful reminder for you today. You'll learn that effective witnessing doesn't require a platform or pedigree. What it takes is compassion, faith, and courage. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a professional, you'll see how God can use your life to speak eternal truth. Discover the heart of God through the words of a child, and find encouragement to speak boldly, love deeply, and trust fully—no matter your circumstances.

Can a child really make a difference in a world of suffering, injustice, and spiritual darkness? In this episode, Stephen Davey tells the unforgettable story of a young Israelite girl whose single sentence sets off a miraculous chain of events. Captured in war and forced into slavery, this nameless girl lives in the home of a powerful Syrian general named Naaman. Her decision to speak up, to care, and to point him toward the living God, becomes the turning point in his life—and a powerful reminder for you today. You'll learn that effective witnessing doesn't require a platform or pedigree. What it takes is compassion, faith, and courage. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a professional, you'll see how God can use your life to speak eternal truth. Discover the heart of God through the words of a child, and find encouragement to speak boldly, love deeply, and trust fully—no matter your circumstances.

What stands between you and God's grace? In this episode, Stephen Davey tells the story of Naaman—a decorated Syrian general whose impossible situation brought him face to face with a greater power. Though respected, wealthy, and celebrated, Naaman was still a leper. When told that healing could come from Israel's prophet, he set off with silver, gold, and political letters—ready to earn a miracle. But grace doesn't work that way. Stephen unpacks Naaman's journey from pride to humility, from resistance to surrender. Along the way, you'll see how the same two lies still deceive us today: that spiritual healing can be bought, and that God's way can be replaced by our own. Naaman had to dip in the muddy Jordan River—not once, but seven times—to discover that salvation comes on God's terms, not ours. This message offers powerful lessons for anyone wrestling with pride, religious effort, or the desire to earn God's approval. If you've ever thought you had to clean yourself up before coming to God, this episode is for you. Grace is not for sale. Salvation is not a reward. But for those who come by faith, it is freely given—and eternally secure.

What stands between you and God's grace? In this episode, Stephen Davey tells the story of Naaman—a decorated Syrian general whose impossible situation brought him face to face with a greater power. Though respected, wealthy, and celebrated, Naaman was still a leper. When told that healing could come from Israel's prophet, he set off with silver, gold, and political letters—ready to earn a miracle. But grace doesn't work that way. Stephen unpacks Naaman's journey from pride to humility, from resistance to surrender. Along the way, you'll see how the same two lies still deceive us today: that spiritual healing can be bought, and that God's way can be replaced by our own. Naaman had to dip in the muddy Jordan River—not once, but seven times—to discover that salvation comes on God's terms, not ours. This message offers powerful lessons for anyone wrestling with pride, religious effort, or the desire to earn God's approval. If you've ever thought you had to clean yourself up before coming to God, this episode is for you. Grace is not for sale. Salvation is not a reward. But for those who come by faith, it is freely given—and eternally secure.