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Bobby Schindler of the Life & Hope Network joins Matt Swaim to discuss billionaire Bill Ackman’s decision to invest nearly $4 billion in a new institute dedicated to brain health, rehabilitation, recovery, human optimization, and longevity. Ackman’s personal experience following his daughter Lucy’s devastating brain injury inspired him to help other families facing similar circumstances. Bobby explains why this investment offers renewed hope for people with catastrophic brain injuries and could challenge the tendency to give up on patients too quickly. The conversation also explores human dignity, medical research, and the importance of putting resources toward helping people recover rather than simply accepting the limitations of today’s medicine.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell is disputing last week's election results after House Speaker Lisa Demuth handily won the Republican primary. Lindell trailed Demuth by more than 45,000 votes, meaning there will not be a publicly funded recount. Lindell says he'll personally pay for one. The Secretary of State's office says that will cost more than $800,000, and Lindell has until Monday to make a formal request and provide the money or a surety bond.Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar says she wants to break from the St. Paul status quo. Klobuchar has called for a full state government audit, a money-back guarantee if state permits come late, and bipartisan plans to reshape health care, housing and economic development. Gov. Tim Walz has publicly clashed with President Donald Trump, and Klobuchar says she would push back when Trump's actions hurt Minnesota. Lisa Demuth, who is running against Klobuchar, says the only way to change the status quo in St. Paul is to elect a Republican.The mayor of New Hope is calling on state lawmakers to reverse a 2024 law that stripped cities of the power to shut down group homes. Only the state has that authority now. The law came after New Hope tried to close group homes tied to Sekou Dukuly, the subject of an MPR News and APM Reports investigation. New Hope Mayor John Elder says the state does not have enough staff to adequately monitor group homes.Minnesota gas prices are currently higher than the national average, according to Triple-A. St. Thomas economics professor Tyler Schipper says the U.S. war against Iran has disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Schipper says Minnesota usually tends to be a little below the national average because the state gets more oil from Canada that is refined locally. He says he would not be surprised if Minnesota prices fall below the national average next week.

Special Guest: Courtney SansoneA retired Rocky is defrauded by his accountant and sent back to his old life in Philly. His family struggles to adjust as he attempts a second life as a manager. This time it's not title fights, it's street fights! The Reversers consider all the great cinema from 1990. Katie continues her co-host reign. (00:00) Welcome!(07:06) The Rules(08:18) Part 1: Boxing Win, Financial Loss(17:13) Part 2: Living in the Past(24:16) Part 3: A New Hope(32:46) Part 4: Christmas Crash Out(37:04) Part 5: Bar Alley Brawl(47:03) Movie Ratings(52:27) Rank The Ratings: Box Office Edition(67:32) Previous PreviewFind us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube or email us at ReversePsychPod@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nearly 50 years after 'Star Wars' first transported moviegoers to a galaxy far, far away, the film - and its music - remain unmistakable. On Friday, August 21st at 7:30, 'Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert' comes to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

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Send us a text or a voicemailAfter the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her favorite podcast. One by one the hosts transform into deadites, she comes to discover that she never even liked their show to begin with and starts listening to a more mainstream, less raunchy one. On Episode 730 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is Evil Dead Burn from director Sebastien Vanicek! We also talk about what every Evil Dead movie should have, the intersection of horror and trauma, and we react to trailers for; Ken Russell's The Devil's 4K re-release, and Parasomnia. So grab your favorite deadite maiming power tool, hail to the king, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The legends of horror, 80s horror, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm St. Leprechaun, Friday the 13th, Saw, The Collector, Warwick Davis, Infested, Spider-Man, The End of Oak St., RIP Reggie Bannister, Don Coscarelli, Angus Scrimm, Phantasm, Kevin Smith, A New Hope, Star Wars vs Marvel crossover, The Archies, Police Academy Part II, Summer School, Weird Science, X-Men vs. Star Trek, The Short Man, Man of 1000 Faces, Lord of the Flies, Land That Time Forgot, Future World, Friday the 13th Part 3, Braindead, Dead Alive, Jason Goes to Hell, Terror Toons, Alien vs. Predator, Gozu, Takashi Miike, Sebastian Stan, Sebastian Shaw, Robert Shaw, Ghost Storm, Debi Mazar, Paul Reubens, Eaten Alive, Tobe Hooper, John Beal, Amityville 3D, Dark Shadows, Alfred Hitchcock, Love Connection, Punky Brewster, Ken Russell's The Devils, The Sinful Nuns, Nunsploitation, Gothic, Parasomnia, Shudder, Salo, Sam Raimi, Evil Dead Burn, Evil Dead Wrath, Francis Galluppi, Sebastien Vanicek, Ash Williams, Duke Nukem, The Crow, Edward Furlong, Dippin' Dots, Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Fred Willard, Hot Stuff, Ossie Davis, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, shaky cam, Raimi Vision, abusive partners and those that defend them, Within the Woods, French Extremity, David Dastmalchian, David Harbour, Nick Offerman, Tom Holland, Hundreds of Beavers, Borderline, The Furious, From the Canopy Film Podcast, Michael Rosenbaum, Bruce Campbell, Archive of Idiocy, Evil Dead Giraffe, the devils lettuce infected me, and Cherry Mortal Cobbler.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk Thank you for listening to episode 454 of Jedi Talk: A Star Wars Podcast!  Kevin Smith is writing a Star Wars and Marvel cross over comic coming out in January 2027. We're not sure how to feel about it...what do you think?  Jedi Talk will be at Ocala Commic-Con during the weekend of September 19-20th! We will be hosting a panel (schedule to come ASAP). Check out the episode to hear about what the panel will be about. Buy your tickets to Ocala Comic-Con at www.OcalaComicCon.com.  We close the show playing a 2 truths and a lie game with the Episode 4 (A New Hope) novelization.  As always, thanks for listening and to our B hosts for joining us this episode! https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk

Are you struggling with recurrent UTIs, bladder pain, or interstitial cystitis and wondering why the symptoms keep coming back? Could aloe vera, hormone support, and new approaches to women's pelvic health offer better options for UTI prevention and chronic bladder symptoms?In this episode, I'm joined by Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and a leading advocate for women's pelvic health. We're talking about a topic that affects so many women but often doesn't get the attention it deserves: chronic bladder symptoms and interstitial cystitis. Heather explains why IC can feel so much like a UTI that never goes away, why women can spend years searching for the right diagnosis, and what newer research is teaching us about the different causes of bladder and pelvic pain.We also get nerdy about aloe vera and the research behind using it to support the bladder lining, including what makes certain forms of aloe different from what you might find at the grocery or health food store. Heather walks us through the connection between bladder health and hormones, why symptoms may become more common during menopause and post-menopause, and how declining estrogen may affect the tissues of the bladder and pelvic region.And we don't stop at interstitial cystitis. We talk about recurrent UTIs, why D-mannose may not address every type of UTI-causing bacteria, and some of the newer research Heather and her team are exploring around lactoferrin, endometriosis, iron balance, Hashimoto's, and thyroid health. If you've been dealing with chronic bladder symptoms, pelvic pain, hormonal changes, or recurring UTIs and feel like you're still searching for answers, this conversation will give you some fascinating new things to explore.Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.In This Episode:[02:45] How Desert Harvest got its start in 1993[08:20] Why interstitial cystitis is often misdiagnosed or completely missed in women[10:45] New research reveals 3 distinct categories of interstitial cystitis[12:40] Desert Harvest products that are currently undergoing drug trials[15:10] How does aloe vera work inside the bladder?[19:45] Why does IC happen in the first place?[25:15] Continued fears around HRT keep women feeling sick[29:04] Can SSAV be combined with HRT to be even more useful for women with IC?[26:05] The risks and benefits of using telehealth for HRT[32:50] Supporting healthy iron levels throughout life and menstruation[34:35] How can Desert Harvest products support chronic UTIs?[38:50] New developments working on products for people with thyroid problemsFind more from Heather online:Website: https://desertharvest.com/Instagram: @desertharvestaloeveraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesertHarvest/Connect with Sophie: Instagram: @shetalkshealthWebsite: shetalkshealth.comThyroid Breakthrough Call: https://thyroidhealthaudit.shetalkshealth.com/thyroid-health-auditApply to work with us: www.shetalkshealth.com/callThe Mineral Reset (HTMA): https://shethrives.shetalkshealth.com/htma-packageMineral Mocktail (get your energy back now!: https://shetalkshealth.com/mineral-mocktail-guide/Stop guessing with your thyroid & Get Answers Now: https://ace.shetalkshealth.com/home-front

Aaron Glenn's surprising admission about his disastrous first season gives Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber new hope for the Jets. Glenn acknowledges that not calling the defense was a mistake and explains why he needs to get more involved, prompting Tiki to call it the best interview he has heard from Glenn since he became Jets head coach. Shaun believes that self-awareness could matter if the Jets struggle again and pressure quickly builds around Glenn's future.

Thank you for tuning into this week's very special, birthday episode of Hot Goss, here on the New Hope Underground feed! This week, Fall at New Hope, share some early intel on the Block Party and discuss our Youth's Fall Kickoff — all of which is available on New Hope Now.Then, we celebrate all of our birthdays and draft our Mount Rushmores of Perfect Birthday Parties.Support the show by visiting volleycoffee.co and use code HOTGOSS at checkout for 20% off your purchase!––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at https://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BACK TO A BETTER FUTURE: THE CRUCIBLES OF SCI-FI CINEMA VIStars Wars Episode 4: A New HopeThe names C3PO and Luke are familiar to anyone who's watched the Star Wars films but maybe not from the vantage point we discuss them here.This week, in the sixth episode of our special summer series BACK TO A BETTER FUTURE: THE CRUCIBLES OF SCI-FI CINEMA, we unpack the crucibles not only these two characters face in the film that kicked off the saga, STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE, we also look at the trials Obi-Wan Kenobi, Princess Leia and Han Solo must move beyond and the tragedies Darth Vader dishes out.How can understanding the lessons of the crucibles they overcame or caused help you turn your setbacks into significance? Stay tuned.LIGHTS, CAMERA, CRUCIBLES (2022)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLohc3aLoBAA5z9VYnQtD1s7n53hcfalMCLASSIC FILMS, CLASSIC CRUCIBLE LESSONS (2024)https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLohc3aLoBAC1MMKWtkBhPB_Nel0Oa4zGBIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES (2025)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN0hHmBgmHI&list=PLLohc3aLoBACuXpBZkiZosViEVq066edI

Daily Dose of Hope August 11, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 5   Prayer: Almighty Father, Thank you that your mercies are new every morning.  Thank you, that no matter what this week has held, we can come to you and start over.  We are grateful for your forgiveness.  We are so very grateful for your care and your love.  Help us, Lord, to set aside our distractions, to set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on you right now.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers...  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the book of Genesis.  Today, our reading is Genesis 5.   This chapter details the family line from Adam to Noah.  It's a lot of names and ages.  If we were to look at the ages of these patriarchs as we understand chronological ages in the modern age, then we are looking at some really, really old people!  And I should mention that some people do take these ages very literally and actually use them to try to date the earth.  Most scholars don't believe that is the intention of the author at all.  The real question we need to examine is:  What do the words mean in the language and culture in which they were written?    If you look at Scripture, sometimes numbers are used like they are today.  Ten cubits actually means ten cubits. But other times in the ancient literature, including the Bible, numbers are used numerologically. That means a number's symbolic value could be used to convey mystical or sacred meanings other than just its numerical value.    If we look at Genesis 5 as a whole, there are really a wide variety of ages mentioned.  Adam lives to be 930, Mahalalel lives to be 895, Jered to 962, and Methuselah to be 969.  If they all were round numbers like 500 or 1000, then that would make us question the implausibility of these ages.  But the ages listed are very, very specific.  What are we to make of this?  This is where I had to do some real research because I'm getting over my head.   This is what BioLogos, a website that deals specifically with science and faith proposed:   There are 30 age numbers we can get from Genesis chapter 5—three numbers for each of ten patriarchs: the age when a son was born, the number of years the patriarch lived after the son was born, and the total number of years the patriarch lived.    The first thing more careful observation reveals about these 30 numbers is that all of them end with the digits 0, 2, 5, 7, or 9. You might not think that is too remarkable until you realize that it eliminates half of the possible numbers. It is like seeing a list of 30 numbers that are all even. We wouldn't think that was a random distribution of numbers. In fact, the odds of getting all thirty numbers to end with just these "approved" digits in a random distribution of ages are about one in a hundred million. That should make us suspicious that Genesis 5 is merely giving a historical report. Something else must be going on here.   One option is attaching some significance to the fact that all of the 30 numbers can be expressed as combinations of the two "sacred" numbers 60 and 7 in terms of years and months. 60 was culturally significant because it was the number that Babylonian mathematics was based on (the influence of this system is still felt today with our 60 minutes per hour and 60 seconds per minute). And 7, of course, has a prominent place in biblical symbolism beginning with the Sabbath. So when we're told that Methuselah was 187 years when he had his son Lamech (v. 25) we can see that 187 = 60+60+60+7 years. And then because 60 months = 5 years, when Adam is said to be 130 years at the birth of his son Seth (v. 3), that can be expressed as (60+60 years) + (60+60 months).   The question is whether it is a better explanation to interpret the numbers as having some symbolic or rhetorical significance to the original audience (even if we don't know what that is), or that they were just a straightforward listing of numbers the way we would use them today. Knowing what we do about the culture, and in the absence of any persuasive reasons for thinking that the ages of these men were so radically different than they are today, it seems that a symbolic or rhetorical interpretation is a legitimate option and maybe even a preferable one.   So, now that we have stretched our brains a bit, I'll stop.  The bottom line is that it's complicated.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

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Daily Dose of Hope August 10, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 4   Prayer:  Abba Father, You are our Creator, Provider, and Sustainer.  Thank you, Lord, for wanting to be in relationship with us. You are a God who sits high and looks low.  You, who are over everything, also care deeply for us.  We are so grateful.  Help us do all we can to glorify you.  We desperately need you, Jesus.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into Genesis and Exodus.  Right now, we are in the beginning of Genesis; today's reading is Genesis 4.   Let's talk a bit about this chapter.  The sons of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, give God a first fruits offering. A first fruit offering is when we give God the first and best of a harvest or flock before we have used any of it.  So, Abel gives God his best, the fat of his firstborn of his animals, the best of the best; Cain gives God some veggies, but obviously not his best. Why did Cain hold back on God? We don't know, but we begin to get a sense of his heart. So, not surprisingly, God is pleased with Abel's offering but not Cain's. What's interesting is that Cain isn't sorry, he doesn't show remorse. Rather, he gets angry.   So, God confronts Cain and gives him a chance to change his offering. Cain must know the right thing but he is refusing to do it. He is refusing to give God his best. His attitude is terrible. And God knows this. God knows exactly what he is thinking, he knows the anger and jealousy that he has allowed to grow in his heart. And God gives him a warning. "Cain, be careful, because sin in crouching at your door. It is right there. If you don't get this in check, then things are only going to get worse. Watch yourself." But Cain doesn't heed God's guidance.  In fact, he ends up killing his brother!   God decides to punish Cain by making him a wanderer.  He will no longer work the land.  We might think of a wonderer in this instance as a nomadic person.  This means Cain will no longer have the protection of his home and village but will be banished from the land and live a nomadic lifestyle, which means being exposed to all kinds of dangers. And while I think Cain is getting off kind of easy here, he is devastated.   The story ends with a token of God's grace. Cain tells God how scared he is of all that is out there. And God, in his compassion, gives Cain a mark. We have no idea what the mark is but it was a mark that meant he would be protected. No wild tribe could kill him as he slept in his tent. He would go with God's protection. Truly God's grace when he totally didn't deserve it. God is good.   Bottom line:  Cain and Abel had a dysfunctional relationship characterized by comparison and jealousy. And my guess is it didn't start with this one story. The kind of anger and jealousy that Cain demonstrated tends to grow over time.    A few reflections:   ·      Friends, sin is always crouching at our door.  But we have a choice. We don't have to give into it. We don't have to choose sin. There are a lot of things in life that we have no control over, but we always, always have a choice how we respond. Maybe Cain didn't like farming.  God chose that for him and he didn't have a lot of choice there.  But Cain did have a choice when it came to his first fruits.  He did have a choice how he responded to his brother.   This is the thing, we don't typically stumble into sin. We make choices to allow sin to seep into our hearts and lives. Maybe we don't think of it as a choice but it is. We open the door to "small" sins by allowing things to seep into our heart. If I am jealous, if I am bitter, if I harbor serious resentment, if I say unkind things about people behind their back, those things affect our heart. Whether you are aware of it or not, these sins create a wedge between us and God. Not only do they keep us from growing in our walk with Jesus, but they make it so much easier for us to allow more sin to seep in.   ·      God knows our hearts. God knew Cain's heart. There is nothing we can hide from God. Cain couldn't hide his jealousy and greed from God. Even before Cain gave his sub-par veggie offering, God knew. God knew his heart wasn't in it, that he was holding back. God knew that Cain was harboring a lot of anger toward his brother, hence his warning that sin was crouching at the door.   ·      Comparison never turns out well.  Scripture doesn't offer us a lot of details about the relationship between Cain and Abel. I can't help but think there was a history there. A history of comparison. A history of ill will. He obviously compared himself to Abel. But regardless, when we compare ourselves to others, it never turns out well. Either it leads to pride (if we think we're better) or sorrow if we think we are not.  Comparison is the death of joy. Comparison of jobs, comparison of salaries, comparisons of children, comparisons of appearance.. You get the point. Comparison never ends well. This has been the hardest thing for me to learn. That I'm good enough the way I am. That God created me and designed me. And that the only thing that matters is the AUDIENCE of ONE   ·      God's grace is always present. Cain killed someone. The typical punishment for murder would have been death, but God doesn't do that. He makes him a nomad. Even then, Cain is highly distressed that he won't be safe out wandering the area alone. He is worried about being attacked or killed out in the world. So God extends more grace by giving him some kind of mark that would protect him for the remainder of his days.   No matter what we've done, no matter what's been done to us, no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, God's grace is always present. God's grace was extended to Cain, God's grace was extended to the complaining Israelites over and over again, God's grace was extended to David, God's grace was offered to the world through Jesus' death on the cross, God's grace is available to us today.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

Daily Dose of Hope August 7, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 3   Prayer: Heavenly Father, you are almighty and all-powerful.  You are God of all and yet you care for us.  Thank you, Lord.  Help us settle our scattered thoughts and be silent before you...Thank you, Jesus.  Please guide us as we reflect on your Word today.  Meet us in the midst of our reading and this devotional.  In Your Name, Amen.      Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We started a new reading plan this week – a deep dive into Genesis and Exodus.  Today's reading was Genesis 3.   Genesis 3 describes what we typically call the fall.  God had designed a perfect world for Adam and Eve. That was the original design. They had food to eat. They wandered around talking to God. There was nothing bad, no sickness, no pain, no problems. Life was perfect. The only thing they couldn't do was decide for themselves the difference between right and wrong – that was God's job.  And while the whole garden was theirs, there was one tree that was off limits.  We could blame Adam and Eve's disobedience on the serpent – I mean, he was crafty.  But it was really their fault.  They knew the rules.  They chose to go a different way.  They rejected God.  They failed to trust that he knew best.   God could have designed it so that Adam and Eve would have been forced to love him and follow his rules. But God wanted them, just like he wants us, to actually choose to love him. Think about what it would be like if you could force someone to love you – is that really love? No, of course not. And God wanted humans to have free choice and to freely choose to follow him. He wanted people to choose to reciprocate his love. Adam and Eve had a choice – they could choose God's path or their own.  When they chose their own way, that is the fall, that is when sin entered the world.   And when sin entered the world with Adam, it became pervasive.  If you compare sin to a disease, there became a pandemic of sin--- it was like Adam messed up and everyone after him did too; everyone after him became infected.  It also certainly pointed out humanity's rebellious nature.  This follows us everywhere.  We will see it in the chapters to come, in all of the Bible, and we see it around the world today.  Sin is everywhere and the consequences of sin are everywhere.  And it gets in the way of our relationship with God.    There is only one answer to sin and that's Jesus.  But more about that to come.   Let's now move into our going deeper discussion with Emmy Roberts...

Daily Dose of Hope August 6, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 2   Prayer:  Holy God, We come before you today rejoicing in your powerful name.  Thank you for who you are and all you do.  Thank you for loving us.  Help us gather our scattered thoughts, help us set aside distractions, and truly focus on you right now.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, we want to hear your voice...In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We have just begun a new reading plan – a deep dive into Genesis and Exodus.    Yesterday, we talked about the first creation narrative in Genesis 1 and the concept of creation in general.  Genesis 2 actually begins with the end of the first creation narrative.  It says that on the seventh day, God rested after doing all the work of creation.  It then reads, ... God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. I want to be clear here.  God didn't rest because he was tired and needed a nap.  God does not get tired, God never grows weary.  God rested to create a model, or template, for us.  We work for six days and on the seventh day, we rest.  And then God reiterates this in the Ten Commandments, as the fourth commandment is to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.    What is your experience with Sabbath?  I'll be honest.  Until a few years ago, I just didn't take it that seriously.  I guess I treated it like a suggestion.  If I needed to work, I worked.  In ministry, you can literally work every day, all day long, if you so choose.  There is always plenty to do.  But then God got a hold of me.  I was tired and drained, I knew something had to give.  I was not keeping Sabbath.    What I learned is that Sabbath is a gift.  It's a command but it's also a gift that God gives us.  We are more than what we produce.  Our identity is found in God, not in what we do.  I had to learn to trust God to make sure that on my Sabbath, the rest of the world would not fall apart.  That sounds silly, but I do think when we don't remember Sabbath, it's a lack of trust.  But God can take care of it.  He can take care of all of it.  Okay, off the soapbox.  Let's move on.   By verse 4 of chapter 2, we begin the second creation narrative.  Notice the sequence of creation is very different than in chapter 1.  Then, we are introduced to the Garden of Eden and Adam and Eve.  Genesis 2 provides a picture of how humans are put in this perfect place, Eden, and given full access to their loving creator.  God is seen as a craftsman, a gardener, and even a builder.  Think about it, God created a perfect world for Adam and Eve, a world without greed, violence, pollution, or death.  It was perfect:  the people of God in the place of God dwelling in the presence of God.  They had community with one another and lived with no shame.  They could do anything they wanted except decide for themselves what is good and what is evil (that was Yahweh's responsibility) AND we know that didn't turn out so well (more on that tomorrow).    Just because creation narrative 1 and 2 are different, does not mean they conflict.  In fact, they were intended to complement each other.  They weren't placed side by side in Genesis by accident.  Remember, the Bible is not a scientific text.  It wasn't intended to provide dates, times, or geological evidence.  It is theological – it teaches us about God and his relationship to us.  In Genesis 1, we get the intro creation narrative.  It really sets us the whole Bible.  Then, in Genesis 2, we learn about Adam and Eve placed in Eden.  We get a picture of God's desire for humans to be in community.  We also get a picture for God's perfect design for his world.  He never intended the world to be broken and sinful – that happens because of our rebelliousness.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

Daily Dose of Hope August 5, 2026   Scripture: Genesis 1   Prayer:  Holy God, We come before you with humility and expectation as we start a new reading plan, going deep into Genesis and Exodus.  Thank you for the opportunity to read your Word and hear your voice.  We want to hear from you today.    Thank you for another day, another chance to be a change agent in our world, your world.  Guide us, Lord.  Guide our words, actions, and thoughts.  We want to be more like you.  Help us see others as you see them.  We love you.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  Today, we begin a new reading plan – a deep dive into Genesis and Exodus.  So, we get to go back to the very beginning, really the very beginning of all time – Genesis 1.    In Genesis 1, we read about God creating the world and everything in it in six days and resting on the seventh day (the rest portion is actually in Genesis 2).  God declares everything he made good and the humans were very good.  The human beings were actually made in God's image.  The Scripture is very clear on this.  To be made in God's image is to be made to reflect God's character and values.  And because we are made in his image, this means we have inherent worth.  All human beings, every single person, has value and worth because they are made in the image of the Almighty God.    This text gives a beautiful over-arching picture of creation, emphasizing the transcendence of God, and it provides the introduction for the rest of the book of Genesis and the Bible as a whole.  As we move into Genesis 2 tomorrow, you will see that there really are two different creation accounts.  The purpose of each creation story is different but I believe they actually complement one another.  We will get into that a bit more tomorrow.   What I really want to focus on today is the concept of creation itself because it sets the scene for the whole Biblical narrative.  Just for some context, the Bible wasn't intended to be a science textbook.  The author of Genesis wasn't concerned with chronological or geological details.  The right question for us to ask is not HOW exactly did creation occur.  The author wasn't trying to give us a good answer about dinosaurs or young earth or old earth.  Rather, this was about explaining the truth about who God is and what God expects of his people.  The question is not HOW but WHO and WHY.    It was Yahweh, GOD, who created.  That is clear from the very beginning.  God created the heavens and the earth and then everything on the earth.  But why?    And this is a hugely important question.  Let's start here:  God didn't "need" creation.  He didn't need us; he wasn't lonely.  He didn't create us because he needed a friend.  Maybe that sounds silly but it is critical.  The Biblical picture we have of God is that he is complete and sufficient and flawless, and without any defect or deficiency. That means, before creation and apart from creation, God was completely and flawlessly God.  Remember, he said I AM who I AM.  And the doctrine of the Trinity, which we tend to struggle with, it helps explain God's self-sufficiency.  God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  There was already fellowship there.  Because the Trinity implies in the relationships between the Father and the Son and the Spirit is that God is love and has always been love. 1 John 4:16 emphasizes that , "God is love." Before there was even a world to love, God was love.   Okay – then why did God create?  Colossians 1:16 reads, For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. Through him and for him.    I think this is kind of a simplistic analogy but it helps me understand this concept.  Often, when we get married, we have a desire to have children.  I think about Richard and myself.  We knew from the beginning that we wanted to try to have a family.  Why?  Because it was an expression of our love.  Putting our labor and emotions into our family was about love. We didn't have to have children, we didn't necessarily need children, but we truly wanted to have them.  We chose to have them. Creation was an expression of God's amazing love too.  Even though God does not need us, He wanted us.  Just like we are still kind of obsessed with our kids' lives because we love them so dearly, God is still intensely interested in our lives. He deeply and tenderly loves us beyond comprehension—not because He has to (out of need), but because He chooses to (out of love).  "The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing" (Zephaniah 3:17).  God rejoices in us!   Creation was also an expression of God's glory. "Glory" describes all the things God is full of—it includes his love but it is also his wisdom, creativity, beauty, strength, compassion—all the things that make him weighty and wonderful, made manifest for us to see and experience.     Throughout the Bible, we see Scripture telling us that God created to demonstrate his glory.  Psalm 19:1, The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.  Why is it that we see a beautiful sunset and we are in awe?  Or we look at snow-capped mountains and their majesty and we just feel the presence of God in our midst?  Or we experience childbirth and we marvel at how it all worked out so beautifully and perfectly and we say, wow – this didn't happen by chance.  This was not an accident.  Because all of creation – from gorgeous mountains to stars to a beautiful butterfly to the birth of a baby to scientific principles like gravity --- they all declare God's glory, his wisdom, his beauty, and his love, for this world.  When have your experienced God's glory in creation?   We'll stop there for today.  Looking forward to tomorrow!   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

What does it take to remain faithful in youth ministry for more than four decades and still see your influence growing through future generations? In this interview episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with longtime ministry leader Hugh Kirby for a powerful conversation about youth ministry longevity, relational discipleship, mentorship, prayer, church leadership, and going the distance in ministry. Hugh has served in ministry for more than 42 years, including 17 years directly leading student ministry at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. Today, he can look back and see former students influencing their own children, grandchildren, churches, and communities. But Hugh's ministry story began long before New Hope. He shares how God moved powerfully during his years playing football at Louisiana Tech, where more than 40 players and others connected to the team came to faith in Christ. Hugh reflects on the spiritual influence of his roommate Denny Duron, the leaders who invested in him, and the way God used relationships to shape his calling. Hugh also shares how Dr. Millard Box helped transform his understanding of discipleship as a teenager. Rather than building everything around programs, Dr. Box invited Hugh into a relationship-centered environment built on Scripture, honest conversation, accountability, and prayer. That experience became a model Hugh would carry into decades of youth ministry. In this episode, you'll hear about: • What helped Hugh remain faithful through 42 years of ministry • Why ministry longevity requires dependence on Jesus and support from family • How relational discipleship shaped Hugh as a teenager • Why relationships should come before programs • The importance of Scripture, accountability, and intimate prayer • How Hugh learned to build disciples who would disciple others • What youth pastors can learn from Jesus' progressive disciple-building model • How long-term ministry influences students, families, and generations • Why churches must keep Jesus—not programs—as the main thing • How mentors and mature believers shape a young person's future Hugh explains that effective discipleship is not simply giving students more information. It means entering their lives, building relationships, helping them understand Scripture, creating loving accountability, and teaching them how to walk personally with Jesus. This conversation is especially valuable for youth pastors, student ministry volunteers, Christian educators, parents, grandparents, mentors, and anyone who wants to invest in the next generation for the long term. Programs eventually end. Positions eventually change. But a life poured intentionally into another person can continue bearing fruit for generations. Listen and be encouraged to build relationships, make disciples, remain faithful, and go the distance in the ministry God has given you. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

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Daily Dose of Hope August 4, 2026   Scripture: 2 Kings 25   Prayer:  Holy God, We come before you today distracted and with scattered thoughts.  Help us focus, Lord, on you and your Word.  Help us, in the next few moments, to be silent, still, and remember that you are God...Thank you, Lord, for your care and concern for our lives.  Thank you for how you show up in amazing and unexpected ways!  We give you glory, Lord Jesus.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  Today, we are finishing up the book of 2 Kings.  I think by this time, most of us know that the ending is not going to be a happy one – necessary yes but happy no.  Just a reminder, tomorrow we will be beginning our deep dive into Genesis and Exodus and we will start at the very, very beginning, Genesis 1.  Hope you will join us.   Today's reading is 2 Kings 25.  It appears the end has come.  The king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, came and surrounded Jerusalem.  That meant no food could come in and after several months, the people were starving.  Eventually, the Judean army broke through the wall and fled.  But it was pointless.  The Babylonians caught up with them.  King Zedekiah was arrested.  His sons were killed in front of him and his eyes were gouged out.  Not very pretty.   The remaining treasures were taken apart and carried off to Babylon and then the Temple, the palace, and the homes were all burned.  Only the poorest of the poor remained.  Jerusalem was now a sad shell of itself, just as God told them it would be.   So what can we learn from this?   1.        Sin has consequences.  That seems to be the most prominent theme. 2.        Human kings have nothing on God.  Human kingship and wealth will only get you so far.  God is in control over everyone and everything.  3.        So many people start well and end poorly.  We see this throughout the Bible.  How will we ensure that we end well? 4.        God's purpose will always prevail.  And that brings me great peace, because I know that God is totally loving, just, and filled with truth and grace.  We can trust Him and his purposes. 5.        Be thankful for Jesus.  We live on the other side of the cross.  We have been offered forgiveness and mercy even though we don't deserve it.  Thank you, Jesus.   Join us for Genesis 1 tomorrow.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki          

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Daily Dose of Hope August 3, 2026   Scripture: 2 Kings 24   Prayer:  Lord Jesus, How thankful I am that we live on the other side of the cross and that your grace is incredibly abundant. And yet, I know that you still allow me to experience the consequences of my behavior; there is still accountability. Lord, help me grow to reflect you more and to gradually live a life characterized by your holiness rather than my own inclination to sin. More of you, less of me. Amen   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope church daily Bible reading plan.  We are almost done with 2 Kings after a summer of learning about the divided kingdom, the various kings, and the exile.  Starting Wednesday, we will be deep diving into Genesis and Exodus.  Hope you will stay with us for that.  Emmy Roberts has agreed to keep up our Friday going deeper discussion.  I've loved my chats with her and I hope you do too.   For hundreds and hundreds of years, God warned his people: Obey the covenant, do not worship other gods, do not neglect the poor. And with just a few exceptions, the people disobeyed. There were judges and prophets sent to warn the people. In fact, there was no shortage of warnings. Yet, the people continued to turn away from God, to be influenced by the culture around them, and to follow the ways of the pagans.   In today's Scripture, 2 Kings 24, we see God lifting his hand of protection. His people have not held up their end of the covenant and he is finally allowing them to experience the consequences of their actions. It's hard to read and yet, we know it had to happen for the next stage of the journey to occur.   Let's talk a little bit about the invasion.  When Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah, King Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years. To be a vassal meant that Judah was subject to Babylon and under its control.  For some context, Nebuchadnezzar came against Jerusalem because the Pharaoh of Egypt invaded Babylon. In response, Nebuchadnezzar defeated the Egyptians and then he pursued their fleeing army all the way down to the Sinai (that's why in verse 7 it mentions that the Egyptian ruler does not come out of his country again – he's been thoroughly defeated).  On the way back, Babylon conquers Jerusalem, who had been loyal to the Egyptian Pharoah.   There will be two more invasions.  In fact, the siege on Jerusalem takes about one year.    King Jehoiachin follows Jehoiakim and not surprisingly, he is also evil.  He actually surrenders to Nebuchadnezzar, hoping to appease him in some way.  But that doesn't happen.  King Jehoiachin is taken captive and sent back to Babylon, as are thousands of Jerusalem's best and brightest.  All the wealthy and skilled people are exiled into Babylon and the treasures found in the Temple are carried off as well.  Jerusalem is impoverished of resources and skill.  Among the captives was the prophet Ezekiel, who wrote his book of while in captivity in Babylon.   Since Nebuchadnezzar has now completely humbled Judah, he puts a king on the throne whom he was pretty sure would submit to Babylon. He chose the uncle of Jehoiachin, and called him Zedekiah.  Shocking, he also did evil in the eyes of the Lord.  By this point, God is done.  The Scripture says he finally cast them out from His presence.   The final line of the chapter says that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.  I think we learn more about that tomorrow, in the final chapter.    And once again, we learn that sin has consequences.  God has a tolerance for just so much, and then he is done.  And he is sovereign so he can and will do anything among the nations to make his plan unfold.  We see this here.  Now I don't know about you, but I am incredibly thankful for living on the other side of the cross.  We know grace.  That doesn't mean that sin still doesn't have consequences though.  How have you seen this in your own life?   Tomorrow is the end of 2 Kings.  This should be interesting.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki      

This Sunday, we are kicking off our new series Like, Follow, & Share where we'll spend the next five weeks discovering what it looks like to live a life on mission! On today's episode, Pastors Tyler and Aaron spend some time discussing fasting.Thanks for tuning in!––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at https://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, David Katz, founder and principal of Katz & Associates, breaks down the political standoff surrounding Todd Blanche's nomination, examining the latest developments on Capitol Hill and what the outcome could mean for the administration and the Senate. Then, Dr. Michael Benatar, Chief of the Neuromuscular Division and Vice Chair of Clinical Research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, discusses promising new research exploring whether blood tests may one day help predict ALS before symptoms appear, and what these findings could mean for earlier diagnosis, treatment and the future of ALS research. Plus, editor and author Luke Barr shares the fascinating story behind his book, The Secret History of French Cooking, exploring the people, traditions and untold history that helped shape one of the world's most celebrated cuisines. And entertainment guru Mathew Wolfe returns to break down the summer box office, discussing the biggest films, surprise hits and what audiences are watching as the summer movie season continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Two games, no defeats, young players getting minutes, and a manager who loves being written off - what's not to like? In this week's episode, Les and Dave look at some reasons to be cheerful in what has felt like a pretty miserable summer for Evertonians, as the 25/26 season hangover lingers.We assess Everton's encouraging start to pre-season, from the convincing 4-0 victory over Dundee to a hard-earned clean sheet at Bolton, with particular focus on the impact of youngsters Harvey Foster, Adam Aznou, Harrison Armstrong and Tyrique George.There's also discussion around Jordan Pickford's importance heading into the new campaign, arriving with confidence high after his international exploits and once again expected to be the cornerstone of Everton's defence.The transfer window also comes under the microscope, with Hayden Hackney's arrival adding creativity in midfield, permanent deals for George and Merlin Röhl strengthening the squad. And could Moyes pull a surprising season out of the bag as he's usually at his best when expectations are low?As you'd expect, there are plenty of reality checks. Pre-season success guarantees nothing, there are still questions to answer, and positions to fill.How positive are you feeling going into the new season? Let us know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Week Eight of A Long John Deeper Dive — our companion podcast throughout the summer as we walk through Long John Series: A Deep Dive into 1 John.Each week, check back for a podcast episode diving just a bit deeper into the text with one our teaching pastors and their surprise guests. It's a great way to keep the nautical fun going all week long. We'll see you next time.'A'––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at https://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join us as we journey through lesser-known corners of the Star Wars galaxy, spotlighting the enigmatic Morseerian species and their surprisingly detailed universe. Whether you're a die-hard fan or newcomer, unpacking these obscure characters enriches our understanding of the galaxy far, far away. In this episode: An introduction to Nabrun Leids, a barely seen but visually striking cantina patron Deep dive into the species: biology, origins, and appearances in the franchise The role of design and conceptualization behind minor characters, including costume sketches by John Mollo Speculation on profession: from space scientists to galactic smugglers, possibilities galore The species' potential for storylines in future projects, including Mandalorian and beyond Drinks of the Star Wars universe: from blue milk to exotic cocktails like Yoda Soda and Dark Side Martinis How obscure characters add richness and diversity to the galactic tapestry Fan engagement: creating your own Morseerian character and their backstory Timestamp Highlights: (00:20) Welcome and episode overview—returning to the Rishi species and obscure characters (01:23) Introduction to Nabrun Leids and the unique species known as Morseerian (04:39) Species overview: biology, habitat, and visual traits such as gas masks and four arms (06:23) Cultural details: secretive, methane respiratory species from the planet Merge (09:40) Appearances in canonical and extended universe materials: from A New Hope to Mandalorian (11:44) Behind the scenes: costume design evolution from sketches to screen (13:25) Connection to broader galaxy narratives—potential in new series and cosplay ideas (18:57) What would a Morseerian drink at the cantina? Exploring fictional Star Wars beverages (23:28) The significance of lesser-known species in expanding the universe's depth (26:40) Imagining a professional role: from space trucker to scientist, and fan-made fan theories (30:55) Exploring the planet Merge: history, role in the Clone Wars, and secretive activities (42:35) The proof that Star Wars fans find fascinating stories everywhere—from the obscure to the legendary (44:15) Future projects and the ongoing quest for galaxy-wide diversity Resources & Links: Socials: @wstrmedia Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com Join us next time as we explore the summer of 86 in movies, diving into iconic films from the year that shaped a generation, only here on WSTR Galactic Public Access!

Daily Dose of Hope July 22, 2026   Scripture: 2 Kings 16   Prayer: Lord Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, We give you all the glory and praise.  Thank you for being a God who provides.  Thank you for being a God who heals.  Thank you for being a God who sees past our brokenness and invites us into relationship with you.  Help us, Lord, to grow more deeply in love with you every day.  More of you and less of me.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We have been working our way through both 1 & 2 Kings this summer and today's reading was 2 Kings 16.   In this chapter, the author's attention turns back to Judah, the Southern Kingdom.  Jotham's son, Ahaz, is abhorrently evil.  I can't help but wonder – his dad was pretty good and did the right thing, what happened to him?  Jotham had learned from his father's failings and tried to do better.  Ahaz seems to have taken an entirely different route.   King Ahaz, while he ruled in Judah, decided to follow the ways of the kings of Israel.  When he feels threatened by the kings around him, he doesn't turn to God but rather tries to bribe Assyria for protection.  He worships the Lord but also worships Baal, seemingly trying to cover all his bases.  He engages in child sacrifice and he destroys parts of the temple, even building a new altar.  He does what is utterly detestable in the eyes of God.  Thus, God allows him to be conquered by the pagan kings around him.    Judah may last a little longer than Israel but sin and evil are also finding their way to the Southern Kingdom.   Interestingly, this is the period when Isaiah enters the scene.  There are prophecies about the end of Judah during the reigns of these kings we have been learning about.  In Isaiah 7, God sends Isaiah to give Ahaz a sign.  This is where we get the Immanuel prophecy.  It basically says that Judah will see its demise and be conquered but God isn't done with them.  There will be redemption.  We know that redemption to be our Messiah, Jesus Christ.    It's so interesting.  In the midst of real tragedy, there is still hope.  The average person probably couldn't see it at the time, but we can see how God never stopped being part of the situation.    I think that might be something we need to hear right now.  Even when things seem really, really bad with all kinds of violence and immorality, God is still at work.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki          

Daily Dose of Hope July 21, 2026   Scripture:  2 Kings 15   Prayer:  Holy God, You are so good.  Forgive us for the many times we fall short.  Forgive us when we are overcome with selfishness and pride, when we put worldly things and people before you.  Help us to look to you and you alone for strength, wisdom, and guidance.  Give us a repentant heart that wants to follow your ways.  Jesus, we need you.  It's in your name we pray, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We have been working our way through both 1 & 2 Kings this summer and today's reading was 2 Kings 15.   Things aren't going so well in Israel, in the Northern Kingdom.  King after king is evil.  King after king, there is warfare, bloodshed, and idolatry.  This is what happens when God's people turn from him.  In a span of just a few decades, four consecutive kings (Zechariah, Shallum, Pekahiah, and Pekah) are violently assassinated by their successors. This is feeling like a really gruesome Hollywood movie, and it was real!  It feels like we are getting very close to the end of the Northern Kingdom.   The Southern Kingdom has a little more stability.  King Azariah takes the throne at age 16.  Just so you know, Azariah and Uzziah are the same person.  This created some confusion for me.  Uzziah is mainly the name used in Chronicles and Azariah is mainly the name used in Kings.  I say mainly because Uzziah is used in today's chapter when introducing his son, Jotham.  Probably the best explanation is that Azariah was his birth name and Uzziah was the name he took when becoming king.    Regardless of what name we call him, he was a man who started well and ended poorly.  2 Kings says that Azariah is struck with leprosy but doesn't mention why.  2 Chronicles goes into more details.  The king had a fair amount of military and political success and it's possible that it went to his head.  He was yet another king who didn't think the rules were for him.  He wanted more authority.  So, he enters the Temple and burns incense in a place where only the priests were allowed to go.  The priest who catches him (also named Azariah for lots of confusion) stands up to the king and ordered him out of the Temple. This was the king's chance to quickly leave and repent for his wrongdoing. Instead, Azariah/Uzziah becomes enraged that the priest dared to question him. As the king stood in the Temple, leprosy broke out on his forehead. He was shut out of the Temple and spent the rest of his life in isolation, banned from public worship or even normal human socialization. His son, Jotham, handles the affairs of government.   Jotham seemed to learn from his father's mistakes and does what is right in the Lord's eyes.  Overall, he ended well, even though he didn't totally clean out the pagan idols in the high places.  Not totally getting rid of the pagan temples and altars will not end well for Judah in the years to come.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

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Daily Dose of Hope July 20, 2026   Scripture:  2 Kings 14   Prayer: Lord, Forgive us for the many times in which we have put other things in front of you. Help us have laser focus on who we are. We belong to you. We are a chosen people and a royal priesthood. We are yours. More of you and less of me, Jesus. Amen   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We have been working our way through both 1 & 2 Kings this summer and today's reading was 2 Kings 14. And the drama continues. Aram/Syria has been weakened considerably, which should have been quite a relief to both Israel and Judah. They could have used this time to get their act together, both spiritually and governmentally. But they don't. Instead, they begin to torment one another.   The king of Judah challenges the king of Israel. Why in the world did he do this? Israel was larger and probably much stronger. Did Amaziah, the king of Judah, simply get the big head after the defeat of Edom?  That is part of it, but we get a fuller picture when we look at 2 Chronicles 25.  As we read, Amaziah was initially a fairly good king.  He did what was right in the eyes of God. But after the defeat of Edom, 2 Chronicles details how Amaziah brings back Edomite idols and worships them. A prophet confronts him for this, but Amaziah arrogantly rejects God's warning.  He seems to think himself untouchable.  But the confrontation ends up being a disaster for Judah.   Israel's army comes marching into Judah, tears down part of the wall surrounding Jerusalem, captures Ahaziah, takes some hostages, and plunders the silver and gold out of the temple. In 2 Chronicles 25, we read that God allowed this punishing defeat because of King Ahaziah's blatant idolatry. But this would have certainly been humiliating for the king. It's unclear, but the text (when we look at 2 Kings 14 and 2 Chronicles 25 together) suggests that King Ahaziah may have been held as a hostage for years. While he may have officially still been the king of Judah, Ahaziah lost his grip on leadership of the nation.   God is serious about not worshiping other gods. I might venture to say that God holds his leaders even more accountable to living with integrity. Think about your life. My guess is that you don't bow down and worship other gods, such as in this Old Testament text. But there are certainly lots of false gods all around us. What have we allowed to enter our lives that could be seen as a false god? What have we put before the one true God, Yahweh?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Welcome to Week Seven of A Long John Deeper Dive — our companion podcast throughout the summer as we walk through Long John Series: A Deep Dive into 1 John.Each week, check back for a podcast episode diving just a bit deeper into the text with one our teaching pastors and their surprise guests. It's a great way to keep the nautical fun going all week long. We'll see you next time.'U'––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at https://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Dose of Hope July 17, 2026   Scripture:  2 Kings 13   Prayer: Lord, We thank you that you are a God of miracles. For the people reading this devotional today, I'm sure that many of them need a miracle of some kind. Give them the courage to ask and the faith to believe that you can do anything. You are all-powerful and totally good. We need you, Lord, and we need your healing power in our lives. May it be so. In Your Name, Amen   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We have been working our way through both 1 & 2 Kings this summer and today's reading was 2 Kings 13, smack dab in the middle of the book.  In this chapter, we are back to the Northern Kingdom.  There is a lot of king drama here.  Over and over again, the kings do evil in the eyes of the Lord.  Truly, it's amazing God didn't just strike them down right there.  But he continued to show grace in so many ways.  The kings and people would worship others gods and do deplorable things in the eyes of the Lord.  But God had compassion on them because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  It was because of the faithfulness of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that God did not destroy all the people.  Because he certainly could have.    So, I started thinking about this.  Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were far from perfect people.  They were broken, just like us, but they also did their best to stay true to the Lord.  They stayed faithful.  Maybe this sounds strange, but this gave me a lot of encouragement.  We are all sinful, we all mess up, but our desire to remain faithful to God does not go unnoticed.  What difference will our faithfulness have on future generations?  How will God have compassion on future generations because we tried, in our own flawed way, to stay true to Him?  How will our spiritual legacy make a difference?  It's worth spending some time thinking about.    This chapter also discusses the death of Elisha.  This is so fascinating – yes, he has physically died but not even death stops his ministry. His prophecy about Syria obviously plays out but he is still actually doing miracles. When a group of Israelites were burying a corpse, they are interrupted by a group of Moabite raiders. Hastily, they throw the corpse into Elisha's grave, presumably on top of his bones. The dead man is revived. Elisha has continued to give life to Israel, even after death.   More king drama on Monday.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Thank you for tuning into this week's episode of Hot Goss, here on the New Hope Underground feed! This week, we discuss Long John Series, the Summer Food Drive, Partner Course, Promotion Sunday, and Forge Conference — all of which are available on New Hope Now. Then, we draft our Mount Rushmores of Places We Want To Go To, But Have Never Been.You can listen to A Long John Deeper Dive right here on the New Hope Underground feed, wherever you listen to podcasts, with new episodes dropping weekly on Sunday mornings throughout the series.Support the show by visiting volleycoffee.co and use code HOTGOSS at checkout for 20% off your purchase!––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at https://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily Dose of Hope July 16, 2026   Scripture:  2 Kings 12   Prayer: Dear God, We come to you in repentance.  We are sinful and broken people.  We fall short over and over again.  Lord, how we need you.  Help us to grow closer to you.  Help us seek holiness.  Help us love others the way you love them.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, please help us set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on you...  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We have been working our way through both 1 & 2 Kings this summer and now we are in the middle of 2 Kings.  I just want to let you know that 2 Kings will carry us through August 4.  On August 5, we begin a deep dive into the book of Genesis.  So, I hope you all stick with us!   Today's text is 2 Kings 12.  This chapter details the reign of King Joash. He did the right thing in the eyes of God, as long as the priest Jehoiada was instructing him. But he never removed the high places, which were local shrines where the people generally worshiped false gods. He made some attempts to rebuild the temple and even created a new system to collect funds for temple repair.   Overall, the author is mostly positive about Joash.   Then, at the end of the chapter, we read about his demise. Just as he came to power in a coup, he is stripped of power with a coup. Some of his officials conspired against him and assassinated him.  His son succeeds him as king.   This was puzzling to me. Joash reigned for forty years. He was not perfect, but certainly far better than many of the kings who came before him. What happened? To get more details, we need to check out 2 Chronicles 24. Apparently, after the priest Jehoiada dies, Joash begins to allow idol worship again. He may have actually participated in it himself. To make everything a lot worse, Joash stones to death the priest (Jehoiada's son) who spoke out against the idol worship. His arrogance is atrocious. As a result, God allows him to be wounded in a battle with the Syrians and his officials finish him off. He is quite unpopular by the time he dies.   Needless to say, Joash ends badly, tragically even. When he had Jehoiada telling him what to do, he did okay. But when forced to stand on his own, he fell hard. He allowed pride, arrogance, and greed to overwhelm him toward the end of his rule. His potential was unfulfilled, his purpose thwarted, and his legacy marred.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

The Force has awakened once again on The Commentary Booth as Jamie Apps and Corrina Mabey continue their journey through the Star Wars saga by revisiting Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.Released a decade after the franchise's last big-screen outing, The Force Awakens carried the enormous responsibility of reintroducing Star Wars to a new generation while satisfying millions of long-time fans. Did Disney play it too safe, or was revisiting familiar territory exactly what the galaxy far, far away needed?Jamie and Corrina dive into the film's legacy, discussing how J.J. Abrams blended nostalgia with new ideas through the introduction of Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron and Kylo Ren. They explore the film's striking visual effects, the emotional return of Han Solo, Leia Organa and Luke Skywalker, and why Daisy Ridley's Rey became an instant icon for a new generation of Star Wars fans.The pair also examine the sequel trilogy's biggest criticism, that The Force Awakens is essentially a modern retelling of A New Hope. From desert scavengers and cantinas to planet-destroying super weapons and emotional family confrontations, they break down the similarities and debate whether Disney's cautious approach ultimately helped or hurt the trilogy's future.Highlights Breakdown:The "Rehash" Debate: Was The Force Awakens a clever homage to the original trilogy or just a lazy copy-paste?First Star Wars MemoriesKylo Ren Unmasked: Adam Driver's performance, the iconic cross-guard lightsaber, and the character's terrifying rageHan Solo's Fate: Did Harrison Ford get the send-off he deserved?The Rey Problem: Why was this character so beloved, and why did the subsequent films fail to capitalise on her potential?Visuals & Easter Eggs: From the "Wilson" blood handprint to the Nazi-esque First Order imagery, nothing is missed.Along the way, they discuss Adam Driver's memorable performance as Kylo Ren, Finn's unique perspective as a former stormtrooper, the emotional impact of Han Solo's death, the film's fascinating horror-inspired Force visions, and why BB-8 quickly became one of the franchise's most beloved droids.Whether you're a lifelong Star Wars devotee or discovering the sequel trilogy for the first time, join us as we revisit one of the most important and divisive chapters in modern blockbuster filmmaking.This week's episode is brought to you byAustralian Wrestling CardsCheck out more great content from Pario Magazine on our website.-------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT PARIO MAGAZINE & THE COMMENTARY BOOTH- PATREON- BUY MERCH- AMAZON PRIME VIDEO- TUBEBUDDY- Subscribe to AEW Plus using my code (q0yydoz) to earn $10 in FITE credit- Shop Online With Honey- Shop Online With SatechiMY EQUIPMENT- Elgato Facecam- Rode PodMic- Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP- Streamlabs Talk StudioFOLLOW JAMIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram- TikTokFOLLOW PARIO MAGAZINE ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Twitter- Facebook- Instagram

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Welcome to Week Six of A Long John Deeper Dive — our companion podcast throughout the summer as we walk through Long John Series: A Deep Dive into 1 John.Each week, check back for a podcast episode diving just a bit deeper into the text with one our teaching pastors and their surprise guests. It's a great way to keep the nautical fun going all week long. We'll see you next time.'D'––––Quick Links:— Visit our website: http://newhopechurch.cc— Fill out the Connect Card: http://newhopenow.cc— Join a Serve Team: http://newhopenow.cc— See what's happening now: http://newhopenow.cc––––The New Hope Podcast Network:— New Hope Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/newhopepod— New Hope Underground: https://newhopechurch.cc/underground— SOMA Bible Study Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/somapodcast— The Parent Podcast: https://newhopechurch.cc/parentpodcast––––Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/newhopechurchcc) and follow us on Instagram (http://instagram.com/newhopechurchcc) for the most up to date information on all New Hope ministries and events!––––Thank you for giving generously at New Hope. It's because of your giving that we are able to share Jesus with our community and further our vision of seeing a greater movement of Jesus in each new generation! If you'd like to give this week, you can do so at https://newhopechurch.cc/give, by mail to PO Box 57 Effingham, IL 62401, or through the Church Center App. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Karl and Jason dive into the Deleted Scenes of "A New Hope" which give us additional footage, alternate takes, and rough cuts that never made it past the cutting room floor! We tackle each scene, find out what it adds to the movie and what the standout moments are to us. Then we put ourselves in the editor's seat and make our judgement to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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