Podcasts about nations

Adam Smith's “Wealth of Nations” was published in 1776, shortly before America's Declaration of Independence. Smith famously described an “invisible hand” at work behind markets and exchanges, but what did he really mean, and how have so many people misunderstood his many ideas about trade, markets, and free enterprise? Professor Brianne Wolf discusses Smith in […]

Adam Smith's “Wealth of Nations” was published in 1776, shortly before America's Declaration of Independence. Smith famously described an “invisible hand” at work behind markets and exchanges, but what did he really mean, and how have so many people misunderstood his many ideas about trade, markets, and free enterprise?Professor Brianne Wolf discusses Smith in surprising terms: he was first concerned with human morality and behavior, in the connections and community that individuals built with one another. Trade and economics were downstream of those fundamentals. Beyond that, Smith's explanation of the advantages of markets over central planning or forced commerce are not well-known today - despite their relevance in the face of arguments in favor of government control of economic behavior.Read Bri's article on Smith: https://tinyurl.com/5yuwsc9bHost: Jeff SikkengaExecutive Producer: Jeremy GyptonSubscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanideaHomepage: https://ashbrook.org/the-american-idea-podcast/

Many Christians are unaware that God has a purpose and plan for the Arab nations, and that they will have a place in Olam Haba (“the World to Come”). To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

We all have weaknesses. Nations, as well, have witnesses. When the Almighty sought to give the Torah to the Jewish people at Sinai, He first offered it to all the nations. When they asked what was included in it, God revealed to them how the Torah disallowed that particular weakness that that particular Nation had. […]

Many Christians are unaware that God has a purpose and plan for the Arab nations, and that they will have a place in Olam Haba (“the World to Come”). To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29?v=20251111

Last Resort Network proudly presents its very own book club! Zach, Ben and Micah in three parts will work through Adam Smith's "The Theory of Moral Sentiments", a notable work that creates many of his moral arguments for his most famous work "The Wealth of Nations". The crew dig through Smith's thoughts on sympathy and seek to understand the foundational worldview that guides Smith's arguments. Join us for the final part!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetworkThis episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.PointAInsurance.com

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports the US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations.

Le secteur de la construction représente 37% des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, et plus de la moitié de l'extraction des matières premières dans le monde, selon un rapport du Programme des Nations unies pour l'environnement (PNUE) et l'Alliance mondiale pour les bâtiments et la construction (GlobalABC).  Des chiffres qui le classent parmi les plus polluants au monde. Alors que la surface bâtie a augmenté d'1,7% en 2024, soit 4 fois la superficie de villes comme Berlin ou New-York, nos besoins en béton, acier, bois, verre, briques devraient continuer à croître. Car le monde s'urbanise, selon les projections des Nations unies, près de 70% de la population mondiale vivra en zone urbaine en 2050, soit 6,3 milliards de personnes. Des zones urbaines qu'il faudra donc construire car beaucoup ne sont pas encore sorties de terre, surtout au Sud où la croissance urbaine est la plus forte.  Dans un contexte de réchauffement climatique, où les villes connaissent des phénomènes d'îlot de chaleur, où elles sont traversées par des inondations destructrices, où les bâtiments, les infrastructures s'effondrent, notre manière de bâtir interroge. De Paris à Dubaï en passant par Dakar, quels sont les matériaux que nous utilisons pour ériger nos villes ? D'où viennent-ils ? Sont-ils adaptés à tous les contextes ou faudrait-il faire des choix différents ?   Avec : • Armelle Choplin, géographe et urbaniste, professeur à l'Université de Genève. Co-autrice avec Philippe Simay de Matériaux, un catalogue critique – construire le monde autrement (La Découverte, 2026) •  Philippe Simay, maître de conférences en philosophie à l'École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Belleville. Co-auteur avec Armelle Choplin de Matériaux, un catalogue critique – construire le monde autrement (La Découverte, 2026) • Nzinga Biegueng Mboup, architecte, co-fondatrice de Worofila, atelier d'architecture bioclimatique basé à Dakar au Sénégal.   Programmation musicale : ► Ma mère va me tuer - Yoa, Asfar Shamsi ► Pa' la seca  - Maluma, Ryan Castro.

If God holds the nations accountable, shouldn't we, in the spirit of the prophets, join Him in calling the nations to account for their actions? But what does God actually hold the nations accountable for? The answer may not be what you think. Join the guys as they explore the prophetic witness of Scripture and examine how God judges nations, rulers, and empires— Is your nation at risk of God's judgement?  Tune in to today's episode to find out. Because the best conversations happen after class.

We've moved! We'd love for you to help us build momentum.    Subscribe to our new podcast: same launch day (Mondays), new launch location. Be Still: A Walking with Purpose Podcast launched June 1. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get notified. Apple Podcasts Spotify Podbean Our Website Psalm 46 + Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry In a world that rarely slows down, God invites us to be still. In this first season of Be Still: A Walking with Purpose Podcast, Lisa Brenninkmeyer explores six Scriptures that teach us how to stop striving, quiet our hearts, and trust Him in the middle of real life. Through the wisdom of the Bible and the companionship of great books, we'll discover how God gently holds us steady and invites us to be still—right where we are. Today we're going to slow down together with one of the most beloved verses in all of Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) We often picture this verse as soft and peaceful—but Psalm 46 was written in the middle of chaos. Mountains fall. Waters roar. Nations rage. And right there, God says: Be still. Stillness isn't the absence of trouble. It's the decision to trust God in the middle of it. In this episode, Lisa reflects on Psalm 46 alongside Wendell Berry's novel Hannah Coulter, a quiet story about one woman's faithful life of loving her family, tending her home, and staying rooted in one place. Together, Scripture and story remind us that holiness is often hidden in the ordinary. You don't have to hold the world together. You don't have to chase a bigger life. God is already present in the one you've been given. In this episode, we explore: What “be still” really means in Hebrew (stop striving, release your grip) Why stillness is trust, not passivity Wendell Berry's vision of “membership” and belonging The sacredness of ordinary, everyday faithfulness How Mary at Jesus' feet (Luke 10) models the same posture of presence Journaling Questions Where in my life am I striving or gripping tightly — and how might God be inviting me to release control and trust Him instead? What ordinary people or places has God already entrusted to me that I'm being called to love more faithfully this week? Key Scripture Psalm 46:10. Be still, and know that I am God. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Clef and Tim return with your regularly scheduled programming and discuss our recent plays of Box One, Pax Transhumanity, Root, Nations, Age of Steam, and Falling Sky. We also discuss what is exciting us in board games currently and what is not too exciting. Board games start at 15:30. Join the discord at discord.gg/s8hYtWkMS3 to jump into the discussion!

We experience the despair of trials, thinking that we are entirely alone (Psalm 88), yet we keep in mind that God alone is our safe fortress (Psalm 46), we continually plead for Him to run us to Christ our Rock (Psalm 61), and we then declare, with gladness, for the nations to be glad and sing for joy because Christ is gracious to us, He has blessed us, and His face shines upon us (Psalm 67).

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nations of IR Iran and New Zealand. Both teams play a group stage game against each other. Portland Timbers Chaplain Troy Ready prays for these two nations and offers a reflection from Psalm 51. Today’s special hashtag is #iranandnewzealand for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

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Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust. — Isaiah 40:15 Here the prophet Isaiah portrays God's superiority over all the nations of the earth. The world's great economic and military powers are no match for God. Empires rise and fall, but God remains the Sovereign Lord over all. Armies develop weapons and conquer other powers, but then other, stronger armies rise—and fall. In the meantime God remains on the throne of the universe. In poetic language, Isaiah says that all these nations, with all their power, are to God “like a drop in a bucket” or like dust on a set of scales. And islands, with their charm and beauty, are only like fine dust that can blow away in a breeze.God is incomparable in his power. He is unique in his wisdom. He is indisputable in his governing. He is infinitely greater than everything he has created. Nothing compares to God. No one can equal him. In today's world we have more than 200 nations. Even all of them together cannot compare with God. God is greater than the universe. He is infinitely greater than anything that exists.Despite his greatness, the Lord is the personal God who cares about each one of us. He knows your name. He loves you with an everlasting love and draws you to himself. He has never given up on loving you, and he wants you to have full life with him forever. Sovereign Lord, humble our hearts before you. Though you rule the universe, you know and love each one of us. Draw us close, and keep us in your never-ending care. Amen.

Ce lundi 15 juin, c'est la Journée mondiale contre la faim. Une journée instaurée par la FAO, l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture, et qui intervient dans un contexte de plus en plus préoccupant en Afrique. La baisse continue des financements internationaux, conjuguée à la coupe drastique de l'aide américaine, rend la lutte contre la faim et la malnutrition d'autant plus difficile que le changement climatique et les conflits régionaux s'accentuent. Kinday Samba, directrice régionale du Programme alimentaire mondial pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et l'Afrique centrale (Tchad, RCA, Cameroun), est la grande invitée Afrique de ce lundi. RFI : Kinday Samba, pourriez-vous nous dresser un tableau général de la situation de la faim en Afrique de l'Ouest et en Afrique centrale ? Kinday Samba : La situation est très préoccupante. On peut déjà dire qu'on est dans une crise chronique qui est en train de devenir une crise beaucoup plus difficile à contenir, à cause de plusieurs facteurs qui s'accélèrent en même temps. On parle des conflits dans le Sahel, les chocs climatiques, les pressions économiques et les déplacements de populations. Les régions que je couvre abritent plus de 52 millions de personnes en situation d'insécurité alimentaire sévère, où l'instabilité et l'insécurité sont étroitement liées. Il y a un an, le PAM annonçait suspendre son aide alimentaire nutritionnelle vitale au Sahel central et au Nigeria, et ce, à cause d'un manque de financement urgent, avec deux millions de bénéficiaires directement impactés, notamment des réfugiés soudanais au Tchad, maliens en Mauritanie, ainsi que les populations vulnérables au Burkina Faso et au Niger. Un an plus tard, où en est la situation de ces aides dans ces zones ? La situation reste toujours difficile. On est toujours en train de vivre une contrainte financière qui n'a pas impacté que des activités nutritionnelles. Il y a d'autres activités qui ont été impactées. Si on parle concrètement pour cette année, on va réduire le nombre de personnes qui vont bénéficier des assistances. Par exemple, au Cameroun, plus de 500 000 personnes risquent de perdre l'accès à une assistance alimentaire et nutritionnelle. Au Mali aussi, on est contraint à une réduction de 25 % des bénéficiaires en 2026, comparé à 2025, et jusqu'à 55 % par rapport aux niveaux historiques récents. Et si on parle du Nigeria spécifiquement, nous ne pouvons aujourd'hui atteindre qu'une fraction des besoins. Nous prévoyons d'assister un peu moins d'un million de personnes dans un pays où plus de 34 millions de personnes sont en situation d'insécurité alimentaire. Le PAM estime d'ailleurs avoir besoin de 620 millions de dollars pour poursuivre l'apport de cette aide nutritionnelle. Est-ce que vous êtes encore loin de cet objectif ? Oui, on est loin de cet objectif. Parce que si on voit dans notre propre région pour cette année, on a besoin d'à peu près 1 milliard de dollars. Et, pour le moment, on n'a mobilisé que 25 % de cette somme. Donc, on est loin de ce chiffre. C'est une baisse globale qui se traduit en termes de nombre de personnes qu'on peut assister. Le PAM n'a pu assister que 7,6 millions de personnes dans le cadre de la réponse d'urgences en 2025. Donc, une partie importante a reçu des rations réduites. Aujourd'hui, ce que l'on observe dans le Sahel, c'est un véritable point de bascule. Donc, si on parle de 2026, le nombre de bénéficiaires prévus pour la réponse d'urgence a été revu à la baisse, passant de 6,9 millions en 2025 à 5,4 millions en 2026. Or, comme je l'ai dit, la région abrite plus de 52 millions de personnes en situation d'insécurité alimentaire. Un point de bascule, dîtes-vous, notamment dû à la coupe drastique de l'aide américaine qui affecte des programmes humanitaires dans le monde entier, dont les vôtres. Dans quelle proportion votre budget a-t-il diminué et comment vous êtes-vous réorganisé ? Ça ne concerne pas que les États-Unis. C'est une tendance beaucoup plus large. Avec une baisse globale des contributions au Sahel, les financements humanitaires ont chuté de près de 41 % en 2025, et certains pays ont été beaucoup plus affectés que d'autres. Donc, on a priorisé drastiquement nos opérations, allant jusqu'à ce que notre directrice exécutive finisse par décrire comme abandonner ceux qui ont faim pour nourrir les plus affamés. Donc, des analyses menées dans plusieurs pays montrent que les résultats sont préoccupants. Les ménages bénéficiant des rations complètes sont nettement mieux protégés contre la faim que ceux qui reçoivent des rations réduites. J'ai parlé du fait qu'on avait dû, pour certains, réduire nos rations. Donc, la priorisation s'est fortement renforcée et s'appuie davantage sur des données probantes, avec une concentration des ressources sur les populations les plus vulnérables, les plus à risque et les zones de plus fort impact. Voulez-vous dire qu'il y a un désintérêt de plus en plus croissant de la part des donateurs ? Oui, et depuis des années. Nous sommes à la mi-juin. C'est le début de la période de soudure dans de nombreuses régions que vous couvrez. Comment faites-vous face aux urgences durant cette période de soudure qui va durer trois mois ? Il y a des pays où le gouvernement – je peux citer la Mauritanie – couvre plus que 80 % des besoins, qui sont très, très importants. Donc, ça, c'est un des avantages de cette coupe de financement : les gouvernements sont en train de prendre davantage la responsabilité de répondre à ces situations. À lire aussiJournée mondiale contre la faim: la faim gagne du terrain dans le monde   À lire aussiJournée mondiale contre la faim: crises et malnutrition

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Isaiah 30:17 uses the imagery of a banner on a hill to describe visibility, identity, and the reality that what is lifted up becomes a symbol others recognize and respond to. In this devotional, Lynette Kittle reflects on the meaning of the American flag as a national symbol and explores how honoring it connects to gratitude for freedom, sacrifice, and heritage. She emphasizes the flag not just as fabric, but as a representation of unity, history, and the values a nation seeks to uphold. Highlights Isaiah 30:17 uses “banner” imagery to represent identity and visibility. The American flag is presented as a symbol of freedom and national unity. Flags historically represent leadership, belonging, and shared values. The U.S. flag reflects the history and sacrifices tied to national freedom. Symbols can serve as reminders of heritage and collective responsibility. Gratitude for freedom can lead to reflection on God’s providence. National symbols often carry emotional and cultural significance. Honoring heritage can encourage unity and respect within a nation. Join the Conversation Have you experienced a time when God reminded you that He saw your pain, needs, or circumstances? How does knowing that God is El Roi—the God who sees you—change the way you approach difficult seasons? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Why Honoring Our Flag Pleases God By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee away, till you are left like a flagstaff on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill.” - Isaiah 30:17 Individuals and groups have stomped on it, carried it upside down, cut it up, and burned it, yet our nation’s flag keeps on flying and representing to many around the world, even if not to some in the United States, a sign of hope and true freedom. On this 250th Anniversary of the birth of our nation, our American flag is a worldwide symbol of freedom on this earth. Hands down, it is considered the most recognizable flag in the world as a symbol of freedom. When we honor our flag, remembering its history of how God led Christians to establish it, we honor God, because He is accredited with the birth of our nation. “Of course, it’s just a symbol,” notes Dr. Jerry Newcombe, Executive Director of Providence Forum, “but it’s a powerful one. To me, it represents the American story - self-rule under God.” Many who disrespect and spit on our flag do so because they hate the history ascribed to it and our nation’s long-held slogan of being “one nation under God.” Newcombe believes we should honor our flag because it honors God and our country. “A lot of blood was shed defending that flag,” he explains, “and it represents the freedom we enjoy.” Flag Day, celebrated each June 14th, commemorates the day our Continental Congress adopted the original American flag in 1777, made official in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. Growing up, many of us in the United States memorized and recited The Pledge of Allegiance, a pledge “written by a Baptist minister in the 1890s, with the ‘under God’ phrase added in the 1950s,” notes Newcombe. The Purpose of Flags Used primarily throughout history in warfare to announce battles and identify troops, national flags still play a role in distinguishing friend from foe. Culturally, the flag symbolizes power and leadership, carried during military processions and announcing dignitaries. They represent the people and beliefs behind them, of the hands that hold and carry them, and the buildings where they are flown. Flags also serve to draw together and rally people for unified causes, flown to signal, decorate, and display in parades and at events. As well, flags declare ownership, borders, and jurisdiction in homelands and foreign lands. Nations around the globe use them to communicate to the masses the loss of leaders and the mourning of national tragedies and disasters. The United States flag drapes the caskets of our fallen military heroes and veterans when they are being transported from the combat zones to home and at their funerals. The Meaning Displayed in America’s Flag America’s flag has 13 red and white stripes, each representing the original 13 colonies that began our nation, along with 50 white stars set on a blue background representing our current 50 states. There is significant meaning within the American flag’s design, as the Founder of Providence Forum, Dr. Peter Lillback notes. Each color displayed on the American flag has a definite meaning, with red standing for hardiness and valor; white for purity and innocence, and blue for perseverance, justice, and vigilance. Unlike some believe, even though Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag, the design is accredited to one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, Francis Hopkinson. Our American Flag Stirs Hearts Our American flag is a vital piece of America’s history, representing freedom for all, known to stir the hearts of its patriotic citizens. It’s a symbol that has inspired our nation through many troubles and conflicts, standing for life, liberty, justice, and freedom for all. In honoring it, we please God by recognizing the godly heritage it represents throughout the history of our nation and the world. Intersecting Faith & Life:Did you grow up reciting The Pledge of Allegiance before school each morning? If so, has it impacted your life? In what ways? If not, what are your thoughts on the American Flag? Further Reading:A Prayer to Honor What Our Nation’s Flag Represents Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

No other American colony projected such extensive power with so few people. We recount how the French explored the vast northern region they called “Canada” for decades in pursuit of furs and the Northwest Passage, but repeatedly failed to plant a lasting colony in the harsh and forbidding land—until they found in Samuel de Champlain a leader with the shrewdness and grit to overcome the severe cold, the vast distances, and the treacherous politics of the Saint Lawrence basin. We trace the growth of Quebec from little more than a warehouse in the frozen wildnerness to a thriving town, controlling the most critical gateway into the continent and serving as the hub of a lucrative trading network, a vast constellation of mission towns and outposts (including the Christianizing experiment known as Montreal), and most importantly, a formidable indigenous alliance system that dominated the continenet from the Atlantic to Lake Superior. Finally, we consider the disasters of the mid-1600s, including deadly epidemics and warfare with the Five Nations, that brought Canada's most important allies to their knees and threatened to wipe the colony off the map. Please sign up as a patron to support the podcast! -- https://www.patreon.com/c/u5530632 Previous lecture discussing the history of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (aka the Iroquois Confederacy or Five Nations): https://historiansplaining.com/individual-episodes/the-hiawatha-belt/ Previous lecture, discussing the dynamics and importance of the fur trade: “History of the United States in 100 Objects, no. 24 – Beaver-Fur Stovepipe Hat” -- https://historiansplaining.com/individual-episodes/beaver-fur-stovepipe-hat/ Previous lecture on the first French colony on the North American mainland, Acadia: https://historiansplaining.com/individual-episodes/acadia-first-foothold-in-the-north/ Image: Engraving depicting the battle of Lake Champlain, July, 1609, published in Samuel de Champlain's “Les Voyages du Sieur de Champlain,” 1613, based on a drawing by Champlain himself Suggested Further Reading: Riendeau, “A Brief History of Canada”; David Hackett Fischer, “Champlain's Dream: The European Founding of North America”; Moogk, “La Nouvelle France: The Making of French Canada”; Linteau, “The History of Montreal”; Greg Koabel, “The Nations of Canada” podcast,

We begin to look at this monumental story about Peter and Cornelius. Tony wants us to see it as a play, a play divided into 5 scenes. In this sermon we only get through the first two scenes, but see God preparing both Cornelius and Peter for something huge He is about to do. 

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled Why Do The Nations Rage from Psalm 2. Visit dawsonchurch.org from more information about the ministries at Dawson.

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nations of Ecuador and Côte d’Ivorie as both teams have a group stage match against each other. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Chaplain Jason Rollins, born in Ecuador and his wife growing up in Côte d’Ivorie, delivers a prayer for these two nations and offers a reflection on always being ready because we never know when and where or how God will use us. Today’s special hashtag is #ecuadorandcôtedivorie for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

From the Dawson Family of Faith, Dr. David Eldridge, Senior Pastor, shared a sermon titled Why Do The Nations Rage from Psalm 2. Visit dawsonchurch.org from more information about the ministries at Dawson.

Are You Willing to Speak Up and Share, Publicly, Your Relationship with Jesus? MESSAGE SUMMARY: Are You Willing to Speak Up and Share Publicly Your Relationship with Jesus? (Resurrection Anglican Church; Woodstock, GA) To what extent are you willing to share with others your relationship with Jesus? What price are you willing to pay, personally, so that others may know the good news of Jesus – the Gospel? What are you willing to go through to advance the Kingdom of God? In Ephesians 3:1-2, the Apostle Paul summarizes the price that he joyfully accepts to carry the news of the Gospel to the Nations: “For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentile -- assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you.". In Acts 26:19, Paul gives his public testimony, in his hearing before King Agrippa; and told the King and everyone in attendance that he, Paul, felt privileged to testify, to the Nations, about his conversion and his relationship with Jesus: “Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance.". Paul was in prison facing a trial by the despotic Emperor of Rome, Nero. However, you may never have to go to prison or face death to communicate the Gospel; but you will face both physical and emotional discomfort as you become a visible follower of Jesus. While articulating the Gospel to others is important, the most effective way to communicate the Gospel is not by what you say but how you live – walk the talk and let others see Jesus in you. The world, the country, your friends, and your family have so many issues and hurts for which Jesus and His Gospel are the answer; but we keep this good news a secret by our unwillingness to live a visible life walking the talk of the Gospel and sharing the Gospel. Do you have the faith and courage and are you willing to share the Gospel? If you do, then pray for God's guidance to you for His will and role for you.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 3:1-21; Acts 9:15; Acts 26:12-23; Psalms 124:1-8. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “God Sees Jesus Followers as “In Christ”: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nations of Scotland and Haiti as both teams have a group stage match against each other. Sacramento Republic Chaplain Robert Briggs, a Scottish expat, prays for his home nation and the nation of Haiti as he offers a reflection about playing through pressure from Psalm 3 and Soccer Psalm 3. Today’s special hashtag is #scotlandandhaiti for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

The Faith of Christians, Churches, and Nations Can Be Tested and Doubts Arise in Today's World; However, God Is Faithful and Will Not Forsake You MESSAGE SUMMARY: God will never leave you or forsake you. Even when difficulties arise and you are tempted to walk away from your faith, God will not leave you. When you are tempted to doubt God, remember that God is faithful. When the Apostles questioned Jesus about faith and prayer, Jesus told the Apostles, in Mathew 21:21-22, that your faith is powerful and that God will respond to your faith: “And Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.'”. Hold, unswervingly, to the hope and faith you profess because God, who promised us, is faithful. While you are endeavoring to hold onto your faith in God and Jesus' Gospel, you need to always remember the faithfulness of God, even in those times in which you may be doubting or questioning your faith. Do not give up your faith!   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Psalms 91:1-10; Mathew 28:16-20; Mathew 6:25-34; Psalms 18b:11-20. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 3: Trinity; Jesus, the Christ” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we kick off a special Ask Fr. Anything: World Cup Edition! With 48 nations, one priest, and no referees, no question is off the table. From faith and theology to culture, current events, and the challenges of living as a Catholic in today's world, Fr. takes on your questions with wisdom, humor, and pastoral insight. Whether you're looking for practical advice, deeper understanding, or just a fun conversation, this episode brings together the spirit of friendly competition and the pursuit of truth—all centered on Christ and His Church.Follow us on Instagram:@honesttogod_quest Check out our parent network:https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogodListen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-to-god/id1644393955Listen On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3rVcw6wX03ezNwowTeE6wf?si=34c6ee021e2347fe

One year after Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her own home, Vance Boelter has pleaded guilty — and the motive that MAGA spent a year denying is now a matter of federal record. Boelter, a self-described preacher and Christ for the Nations graduate, hunted lawmakers by name with a police disguise and a 70-person target list. This is the story of how spiritual-warfare theology stopped being a metaphor.

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Welcome to another Friday LIVE! episode of Mostly Superheroes with Logan Janis! This week, we cover exciting local St. Louis events with the Team Jakey Foundation, prep for the new Supergirl movie, and announce our fundraiser to send Jules to San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Plus, Scotty Scoop drops early reviews for Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and the indie horror hit 'Obsession'. Stick around for our X-Men '97 Season 2 hype and a special interview announcement with manga artist Wade Cito Wheelington III. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Friday Live & Team Jakey Updates 02:18 - Neon Nights Festival & Cahill Family Benefit 03:40 - Supergirl Alamo Drafthouse Screening Details 04:26 - Upcoming Interview: Manga Artist Wade Cito Wheelington III 05:37 - St. Louis Events: Festival of Nations & Foodies Eat First 08:48 - Scotty Scoop's Movie Review: Disclosure Day 11:51 - Scotty Scoop's Movie Review: Obsession 13:51 - X-Men '97 Season 2 & Viral Recap 14:52 - Send Jules to San Diego Comic-Con 2026! 16:56 - Logan's Motivational Sign-Off & Outro We need your help sending our newest co-host, Jules Duboe, to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to cover Hall H and the biggest Marvel drops! Check out MostlySuperheroes.com to support the campaign and help us hit our goal! https://mostlysuperheroes.com/posts/jules-deboe  Support our amazing sponsors! Check out these incredible upcoming local events: ⚡ Nikola Tesla "Light It Up" – An Original Rock Opera Catch the world premiere of this high-impact, contemporary rock opera bringing the genius of Nikola Tesla to the stage! Featuring a driving rock score, an 8-member live band playing 13 original songs, and immersive cinematic multimedia, it's an electrifying journey through Tesla's life and legacy. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Location: Delmar Hall, St. Louis, MO Tickets & Info: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/events/nikola-tesla-light-it-up | teslalightitup.com ☕ Sunday Morning Café presents: Resilience & Creativity Step away from the noise and join Dr. Tom Wagner for an afternoon of reflection, live music, and deep conversation. Featuring special guest Royce Martin—an award-winning Berklee-trained pianist and creator of "Swagtime"—this event explores how creativity, vulnerability, and shared experiences help us navigate uncertainty and build resilience. Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT) Location: Schroer Commons at Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, MO Tickets & Info: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/events/sunday-morning-cafe-aug-2-2026 | tomwagnerspeaker.com/events | sundaymorningcafe.com Watch listen subscribe and support at mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios

Mid-Atlantic Podcast SummaryThis week's Mid-Atlantic examined two stories where sport, politics, identity, and power collided.In the first half, Roifield Brown was joined by John Gunnerson and Tonye Altrade to discuss the 2026 World Cup. The conversation explored FIFA's relationship with political power, visa refusals affecting officials and visitors, Gianni Infantino's leadership, Donald Trump's use of the tournament as a showcase for American influence, and growing concerns that the World Cup is becoming increasingly entangled with geopolitical tensions.The panel questioned whether the tournament can still serve as a global celebration when participants, journalists, and officials from some countries face barriers to entry. They also debated whether FIFA's pursuit of profit and political patronage has undermined the spirit of the game.The second half focused on the riots in Belfast following the attempted murder case involving a Sudanese asylum seeker. The discussion examined how a criminal incident became a flashpoint for wider debates about race, immigration, social media, political opportunism, and public trust. The panel explored the role of figures such as Elon Musk, the influence of online platforms, media responsibility, and whether Britain is becoming increasingly vulnerable to division driven by grievance politics.Despite concerns about rising tensions, the discussion ended on a note of cautious optimism, asking whether Britain can still pull itself back from the edge and reaffirm its tradition of tolerance and democratic resilience.Five Main Quotes"The difference is here is that America is denying people to come to the party.""Football doesn't need to be chasing dirty politics to get money.""I think he wants to be on camera. He wants Gianni Infantino to kiss his ass.""They need to continue keeping them emotionally enraged.""Whilst Belfast shows a very ugly side of human nature... we have seen what people are also capable of in this country to turn the tide."Key ThemesThe politicisation of the World CupFIFA, power, and accountabilityTrump's America and global sportImmigration, race, and public angerElon Musk's influence on political discourseThe role of media and social media in amplifying conflictWhether Britain's institutions can withstand growing polarisationHope versus grievance in modern democratic societiesOverall, the episode argues that both the World Cup and the Belfast riots are symptoms of a broader global struggle over identity, belonging, power, and who gets to shape the narrative in an increasingly fragmented world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nations of Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The teams face off against each other in a group stage match. I share a reflection about Trusting in God’s Game Plan based on Psalm 19 and Soccer Psalm 19. Today’s special hashtag is #canadaandbosniaandherzegovina for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

Part 6 of a series on the history of Israel based on a fair use and transformative reading of "Israel and the Nations: From the Exodus to the Fall of the Second Temple" (Eerdmans, 1963) by FF Bruce. This episode includes interaction with the famous historical characters of Isaiah, Micah, and Hosea in his chapter VI entitled "The Syrian Wars and the Rise of the Prophets 841 to 745 BC" by the Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis, FF Bruce, my intellectual and spiritual grandfather because he mentored my professor Bruce Demarest who himself studied under FF Bruce at the University of Manchester. We're going to do a fair use and make a transformative reading of this material. We'd like to thank Eerdmans for making it available and thank FF Bruce for writing it. The Republican Professor is a pro-biblical-literacy, pro-Christmas, pro-quality-mentoring, pro-understanding-the-history-of-Israel podcast. The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D.

In this episode we explore some of the emotional and psychological life of international governance. Professor Daniel Laqua, Professor Dan Gorman and Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard talk about GLO, a transatlantic research project examining how civil society, activists, and NGOs have campaigned to build, shape, reform or put an end to international organizations from the early 20th century to the early 2000s. They discuss findings from the project about emotional experiences such as love, hate, trust, and sense of belonging in this context, and consider the way people relate to and through international institutions through psychodynamic concepts of projection and transference. Listen to examples from the League of Nations, United Nations Associations, Jubilee 2000, and the Council of Europe. Learn about the archival research methods, and what grassroots diplomacy suggests about the possibilities of change. Resources: Ask a Librarian! Ask an Archivist! Global Governance Trust and Democratic Engagement in Past and Present (GLO) Project website: https://research.northumbria.ac.uk/glo The podcast was recorded on the occasion of the conference ‘Love, Hate, and the Fate of International Organisations: The Psychological Life of Global Governance (1900–Present)', held at the Geneva Graduate Institute https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/communications/events/love-hate-and-fate-international-organisations-psychological-life-global   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/ Content    Guests: Professor Daniel Laqua, Northumbria University, UK. Professor Dan Gorman, University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Anne-Isabelle Richard, Institute for History, Leiden University. Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Submit a Question or CommentIn this verse-by-verse study of Psalm 2, Reasoning Through the Bible explores one of the Bible's clearest Messianic Psalms. The psalm begins with a world in chaos — nations raging, rulers conspiring, and people resisting the authority of God and His Anointed One. But the message of Psalm 2 is not that rebellion will win. The message is that God reigns, Christ is His King, and all resistance to Him is ultimately vain. This session explains the narrative flow between Psalm 1 and Psalm 2, the meaning of “Messiah” and “Christ,” why the nations reject God, how Acts 4 connects Psalm 2 to Jesus, and what it means that God has installed His King on Zion. The study also addresses the Father's words, “You are My Son,” the future reign of Christ, and the warning that the Son will one day rule the nations with a rod of iron. The episode closes with one of the psalm's most important truths: the nations rage, but God invites sinners to do more than tremble — He calls them to take refuge in the Son. Psalm 2 is both a warning and an invitation, pointing people away from rebellion and toward safety, blessing, and salvation in Christ. Topics in this episode include: Psalm 2 explained  why the nations rage  the Messiah in the Psalms  God's King on Zion  Christ and Acts 4  the Son and the Father  the rod of iron  God's wrath and refuge  how sinners can take refuge in Christ Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

We have all heard about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but do we really know what God asks of us through it? Do we understand the importance and how we as a single disciple can change the world? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain why the United States waited so long to Consecrate to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how we can avoid being like France in being too late. 

Jason Weigandt chats with long-time MXGP commentator and Motocross of Nations hero Paul Malin to get the inside scoop on Lucas and Sacha Coenen, who will race this weekend in Thunder Valley. Plus, Weege gives some scoop on the Chase Sexton situation at Monster Energy Kawasaki, and Cole Davies' underappreciated moto win at Hangtown. Presented by Yoshimura, Yamaha Motor, Fly, Throttle Jockey, and SuperLite Seats. FlyRacing.com has all the info on the new Patrol line of off-road apparel. Check it out. Also go to superlitetechnologies.com and use CODE Weege26 for 20% off your order. Remember it's S-U-P-E-R-L-I-T-E technologies.com Superlite Technologies — Built to win, engineered for what's next. Then head to head to yamaha.us/RacerX and use the code RacerXpod26 for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more. 

In this episode, we will explore Genesis 48 and Jacob's adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh. This moment establishes a prophetic shadow and helps us to better understand Paul's “mystery” that he doesn't want us to be “ignorant” of when he penned Romans 11.We will examine what it meant for Jacob to place his name—and the names of Abraham and Isaac—upon Ephraim and Manasseh. Through a Hebraic lens, we will see how names not only represent authority, character, and representation, but also represent inheritance rights and covenant identity (this is why we covered the “birthright” in Episode 15!). All of this reveals why this adoption was way more than just a simple moment in time.We will also study Jacob's prophecy that Ephraim would become a melo ha goyim (“fullness of nations”), tracing this promise from Abraham to Jacob, to Ephraim, and ultimately to Paul's discussion of the pleroma ton ethnon (“fullness of the nations”) in Romans 11. This study will show that Paul's language intentionally echoes Genesis 48 and how Ephraim's adoption serves as a shadow and prophetic pattern of the nations being grafted into Israel's covenant inheritance through Messiah.Additionally and alongside Romans 11, we will unpack the connection between Deuteronomy 29–30, heart circumcision, the New Covenant promises, Israel's temporary blindness, and the restoration foretold by Moses and the prophets. Romans 11 reveals a story of fulfillment...one in which the promises given to Israel are expanded through Messiah to include a people called out from among the nations. I pray this episode blesses you as we seek to connect the birthright inheritance, adoption, covenant identity, the mystery of the fullness of the nations, and how Genesis 48 provides the shadow that helps explain the reality Paul explains in Romans 11.Visit my website: www.promise-perspective.comFollow on Instagram: @the_promise_perspective  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/promiseperspective  Donate on Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/stephanie-green0611Donate on PayPal: http://paypal.me/stephaniegreentppYour support is greatly appreciated ❤️Contact me: stephanie@promise-perspective.comSupport the show

Today’s Nations and Devotions podcast features a prayer for the nations of Mexico and South Africa. Both teams have the amazing opportunity to open up the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. El Paso Locomotives FC Chaplain Mike Richards prays for these two nations and offers a reflection from Psalm 23. Today’s special hashtag is #mexicoandsouthafrica for the Nations and Devotions sticker challenge. Make sure to use #soccerchaplainsunited and #soccerpsalmsworldcup with your social media posts. Join us again tomorrow for another special day and time of prayer throughout the World Cup! From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

They investigate Taylor Swift's history as a New York Knicks fan and confirm her loyalty dates back to 2014. A listener provides updates on the buffalo statues being transported from Lancaster for the new Bills stadium construction. The conversation transitions into a Parade of Nations to celebrate the start of the World Cup with team facts and nicknames. 01:04 - Taylor Swift Knicks Fandom 02:12 - World Cup Country Pronunciations 03:25 - Bills Buffalo Statue Updates 07:43 - World Cup Parade Of Nations

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In today's episode of The Quiz, we're hitting the pitch with soccer legend Alexi Lalas to test your knowledge on everything from chart-topping stadium anthems to the shifting borders of sports history. Can you answer these? World Cup Beats: Which iconic Colombian superstar sang the official, unforgettable soundtrack to the 2010 World Cup? Lost Nations: Borders change, but soccer glory remains. Can you identify the World Cup-winning country that no longer exists on the map today? FIFA Origins: The very first president of FIFA, Robert Guerin, had deep roots in journalism. Do you know which newspaper he worked for? Play. Share. Listen, with FOX Sports Analyst, Alexi Lalas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why did God establish nations and borders? In Part 2 of One Nation Under God, Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through Genesis to unpack God's plan for people after the fall—from Adam and Eve to the Tower of Babel to the founding of nations.Listen as Pastor Daniel explains how a fallen world led God to set boundaries that restrain evil, protect stewardship, and draw humanity back to Himself. Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode connects ancient Scripture to the cultural questions you're wrestling with today.You'll Learn✅ Why God scattered the nations at Babel as an act of mercy✅ What biblical stewardship means for every area of your life✅ How God sovereignly assigns boundaries and times✅ Why borders restrain evil and enable the gospel to spreadHear how Scripture speaks with clarity into the noise of modern culture. Follow Under God and never miss an episode—new teaching every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.