Podcasts about New Life

As with see with Jonah, God is pursuing you and calling you to action. Are you pursuing Him? See the importance of pursuing God as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

As with see with Jonah, God is pursuing you and calling you to action. Are you pursuing Him? See the importance of pursuing God as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What does baptism mean, and what does it look like when new life in Jesus begins to reproduce through ordinary people?In the final week of our HEALTHY sermon series, Pastor Dan shares from Matthew 28:18–20 and Romans 6:3–4.Throughout this series we have explored what it means to become healthy disciples — rooted in Jesus, formed by His ways, connected to His body, and sent to help others discover new life in Him.Baptism gives us a powerful picture of the gospel: buried with Christ and raised to new life. But it also reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to stop with us. Jesus calls His followers to make disciples, baptise them, and help them learn to follow Him.Big Idea: Healthy disciples receive new life from Jesus and help others discover that life too.In this message:- What baptism means- Why Christians get baptised- The meaning of Romans 6:3–4- How Jesus gives new life- The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20- What it means to make disciples- Why every believer is sent- How ordinary Christians can share their faith- Why new life in Jesus is meant to reproduceKey Passages: Matthew 28:18–20; Romans 6:3–4 Supporting Passages: 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Timothy 2:2 Series:*HEALTHY — Healthy Disciples. Healthy Church. Lasting Fruit.This Sunday reminded us again:Jesus is still saving. Jesus is still changing lives. Jesus is still building His Church.

Sharing a heater with the family dog during Chinese New Year. Sitting in the front seat of taxis to practice Chinese with the drivers. Rehearsing a speech in Chinese to thank her team at a store opening in Shenzhen. For Cassandre Egolf, learning Chinese has become inseparable from her life in China.Growing up in France, Cassandre heard plenty about China from her mother, an Air France flight attendant who had studied Chinese herself. Cassandre wasn't particularly interested. Years later, stranded in Sri Lanka during COVID and considering a job in Shanghai, she started using apps to learn Mandarin on her own.What began as something to give her routine and direction turned into a much bigger adventure. Cassandre kept studying through a year-long wait for her visa, eventually moved to Shanghai, worked on a major project in Shenzhen, and began using Chinese with coworkers, neighbors, taxi drivers, and people she met while traveling around the country.In this episode, Cassandre shares what it was like to take Chinese from an app into the real world, why imperfect Chinese can still change how people connect with you, and how living and traveling in China has continually given her new reasons to keep learning.Now, after five years in China, Cassandre is starting a new chapter as an entrepreneur while continuing to share the places, people, and experiences that have made the country feel like home.Links from the episode:Cassandre Egolf on Instagram | @thecurator_shanghai Mandarin Companion Graded Readers

What can you do today to grow in your faith. Today, Tom Pounder shares some ways. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What can you do today to grow in your faith. Today, Tom Pounder shares some ways. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Episode 178 - What if your thoughts begin in your body - not your mind! Bill McKenna reveals how feelings, tension and eye position quietly shape your thinking - and how to shift them fast.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

No matter what we do, we cannot save ourselves, but God can. See how as Patrick Dennis shares from Jonah 2. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Send us Fan MailWelcome to New Life Today,the official podcast of New Life Church of Jesus Christ, led by Pastor Lawson Whitson. Each episode is a powerful, Spirit-filled message designed to encourage your walk with God and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you're part of the New Life family or tuning in from around the world, you'll find biblical truth, practical teaching, and the hope of the Gospel to strengthen you for today—and every day. Join us and discover the new life that only Jesus can give!nlcjc.orghttps://nlcjc.churchcenter.com/homeSupport the showThank you for listening!

No matter what we do, we cannot save ourselves, but God can. See how as Patrick Dennis shares from Jonah 2. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

I was driving home from the school run when it hit me: the life I wanted six or seven years ago is the life I'm living now.Back then, I wanted a loving relationship, a home that felt right for Lyla and me, and a life where I felt healthy and happy. I didn't know how I would get there. I was impatient, and sometimes I didn't believe it was possible.Today, Ed and I live together in the house we bought. Lyla is at the school I hoped she would attend. I feel healthier, and the habits I once struggled to keep up have become part of my everyday life. I nearly missed all of that because I was busy thinking about what I still needed to do.In this episode, I talk about:• Why you can be getting on with life and still feel lost after a breakup• The difference between having a vision and needing every step planned out• Why honesty about what you want matters before you set another goal• How one small choice can move you towards a life that feels like yoursYou don't have to work out your whole future today. Start by asking what you want your life to feel like, then choose one honest next step.“Feel like you're getting through the days but still don't know what you want next? In my free What Now? workshop, you'll take a proper look at where you are, work out which part of your life needs your attention, and leave with one clear step you can take this week. You can watch the replay in your own time and use the workbook as you go.”Watch here: https://www.rachelteeling.com/whatnowworkshop-403806Connect with MeFind me on InstagramJoin my free Facebook group, Life After Divorce: Heal, Rebuild & Become You HereFind out more about coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin "Fresh" Townsend grew up in Brooklyn with his father in prison and his mother raising him on her own. He took to the streets at a young age, dropped out of high school, became involved with gangs, and started dealing drugs. Then, at just 19 years old, he landed on America's Most Wanted for a murder he says he did not commit. After two trials, Kevin was convicted and sentenced to 20 years to life in New York state prison. Over the next two decades, he ran with the Bloods, navigated Rikers Island, and survived some of New York's toughest maximum-security prisons. After serving 20 years, Kevin finally walked free — just two weeks before sitting down to record this episode. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & recieve a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Kevin "Fresh" Townsend: Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPSW499L?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townsendrealm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Kevin 00:50 Growing Up in Brooklyn 02:10 The Impact of Having a Father in Prison 03:03 Street Lessons and Gang Life 03:57 Gambling and the Addiction to Money 06:10 The Routine of Gang Life 08:12 Staying Away from Selling Drugs 10:14 Family Love and His Father's Advice 12:56 Reading Books and Dreaming of a Better Life 14:27 A History of Violence and Fear 17:35 Charged with Murder 25:53 Arrest and Interrogation 27:31 Lack of Evidence and False Testimony 30:19 First Day at Rikers and the Start of Prison Life 34:00 First Trial and Mistrial 37:12 Convicted at the Second Trial 40:01 Sentencing and a 20-Year Prison Sentence 44:37 Failed Appeals and Losing Hope 48:53 Sent Upstate to Prison 51:18 Five Points and Adjusting to a New Life 54:00 Prison Rules and Survival Tactics 57:19 Solitary Confinement and Mental Struggles 59:49 Transfers Between Prisons and Different Experiences 01:04:18 Relationships with Other Inmates and Unexpected Events 01:07:57 Back in Solitary and Working on Himself 01:12:54 Released from Prison and Reuniting with Family 01:15:19 Adjusting to Life on the Outside 01:18:50 New Goals and Hope for the Future 01:23:22 Marriage and Relationship Struggles 01:26:29 Lessons from Prison and Advice for Young People _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Every year, we set aside a Sunday to reflect on how we are called to love, serve, and pass down the faith to the next generation. It's a key Sunday in the life of our church family. For this special NextGen Sunday, we take a break from our Connected Community series to explore what Samuel and Eli teach us about listening to God and to one another. We will celebrate what God is doing among the kids and teenagers at New Life and consider what he might do as we continue growing together across generations. Scripture Referenced: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

As we close out our Vision month series, we will unpack what we mean by "city prospers". In particular, we will look at how God wants New Life to impact the city of Irvine. Throughout history, we've seen the church fall into two errors: the error of accommodation and the error of antagonism. It has either over-adapted or under-adapted to the city. How can we avoid both errors and be "in the world" but not "of the world"? What does it look like to love Irvine and seek its prosperity and peace? How can we serve as a brilliant contrast of what a true, beautiful city looks like? These questions and more will be discussed this Sunday.

"The Gospel Gives Us New Life" by Matt Miller.  Gospel - Part 7.  The message was preached on September 27, 2026.  Romans 8:9-17.

Pastor Jim explores what it means for a disciple to truly know God. Through Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3, he explains that knowing God begins not with good behavior or religious knowledge, but with being born again through God's grace. That new birth gives us a new heart, a new Spirit-led way of life, and a new family in the people of God. Discipleship, then, is an ongoing life of receiving God's grace, growing in relationship with Him, and allowing Him to transform how we live.

Most of us spend our lives holding tightly to our security, yet true peace comes when we practice generosity with an open hand. When we shift our focus from what we possess to who truly owns it, everything changes. Discover how letting go can transform your perspective on wealth and purpose today.Chapters:00:00 Hold Something Valuable01:09 Closed Fist vs Open Hand02:55 Money Reveals the Heart05:09 God Owns Everything07:04 The French Fry Lesson09:30 Money Makes a Bad Master14:38 Put God First16:45 Tithing Illustration20:32 The Miracle of Generosity23:54 What Giving Builds25:43 Three Open Hand Questions27:24 Your Next Step29:58 OutroINTRODUCE YOURSELF

Have you ever felt unworthy?  In "New Life | United with Christ" Pastor John points out that we are called God's masterpiece!Support the show

Jesus talked rather a lot about slavery on the one hand, and freedom on the other. If you're a slave, freedom is a big deal. Now He was talking to you and me – still is.  Because this whole freedom thing isn't a theory lesson, He wants us to live it. Freedom!   Free At Last Now, I want to share something with you today. Yours truly, I have to tell you, I am not stupid. I might be short and slightly dumpy; I may have more grey hair than that of the original colour; it may be that I can't draw a picture for nuts; there are lots of things I can't do; lots of things I'm not great at and lots of things I'm just not. But God has blessed me with a pretty nimble mind, so I'm not stupid. Now the point of me telling you that is not to boast. The point is: even though I am a bit of a bright spark, I spent the first thirty six years of my life in slavery. And here's the thing: I never realised it! That's the point. We can be as smart as smart can be; we can be as clever as clever can be on the one hand, but completely miss the whole point of life, on the other. Do you get it? I mean, I kind of realised that something wasn't quite right. I kind of realised that I didn't have the joy and contentment in life that I was so looking for in everything I tried. But I simply had no idea that the reason for that was because I was a slave … a slave to self; a slave to sin. Now, this idea of slavery may seem a little harsh or extreme. It may seem that I am somewhat overstating the case when I say that I was a slave to sin. After all, slavery is a brutal thing. Let's just stop and think for a moment what it means to be a slave. A slave is someone who has no rights. His or her master can abuse them; they have to do what their masters tell them to do; they have no freedoms; they can't come and go as they please. And if we look at slavery down through the ages, slaves are the most oppressed of all people. Somehow, innately, we know that men and women and children have been born to be free. It doesn't mean we can do anything we like. Obviously, we need laws but good laws, not oppressive laws. So, human spirit is meant to be free, albeit in the right and proper constraints of the society. So, when someone becomes a slave, it's just wrong. Interesting that the Bible, which was written over a period of a couple of thousand years – the last Books being completed in the First Century AD. The Bible doesn't take issue with slavery – neither does it endorse slavery. It just kind of accepts it as a fact of life. Now, I have some ideas as to why that might be but that's for another time. But God's Word does link sin with the concept of slavery, over and over and over again, in the New Testament especially. Let's have a listen to what Jesus said on this. John chapter 8, beginning a verse 28: So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me. And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him." As he was saying these things, many believed. Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and we have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, 'You will be made free'?" Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place for ever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." Now this is a really interesting exchange and I can really, really put myself in the shoes of the people who took umbrage with Jesus about this whole slavery thing. Jesus is explaining that in order for people to be saved and have a relationship with God, they had to believe in Him. That's radical! All the other messiahs out there and there were lots of people claiming to be the promised Messiah around Jesus time. They all pointed at this or that or someone else. Jesus pointed at Himself. "Believe in me!" He was directly claiming to be God in the flesh – outrageously radical – which is one of the reasons the religious leaders had Him crucified. But it says here in verse 30 that: "… many believed". But then the bit that people took umbrage with: Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word you truly are my disciples and you will know the truth and the truth will make you free. Now, when someone talks to you and me about freedom these days, the first thing we think about, probably, is not slavery, because most of us aren't slaves. Although I have no doubt that of the millions of people listening to this message around the globe, right now, some in fact, are slaves. Most of us aren't and so if someone comes and talks to us about freedom, slavery is not front of mind. But it was back in the first century because there were lots of slaves. The words about being made free, intentionally pointed to freedom from slavery. People knew what He was talking about and that how it was taken. And this is where the Jews who believed in Him had a problem. They answered Him, "We are descendants of Abraham, we have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean by saying, "You will be made free"? And that's where Jesus hits them between the eyes. Jesus answered them, "Truly I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household. The son has a place there forever. So if the son makes you free, you will be free indeed." Friend, sin is slavery. Let me say that again: sin is slavery. It is a yoke of oppression. It robs us of freedom and of life. When we are wrapped up in our own selves and in our own selfish desires; when we are trying to get the world to bow down to us, rather than us loving and serving those around us, friend, we lose our lives. And Jesus came to set the captives free – that's why righteousness is so important. Righteousness is the opposite of sin. As we saw last week on the programme, righteousness is not just an attribute of God; it's something that God gives to us as a free gift, when we believe in Jesus. We become the righteousness of God. Now we are going to live life either in sin or in righteousness. We are! It's one or the other and once we have a right standing with God (that's what "righteousness" means); once we have become righteous because we believe in Jesus, we are meant to live that out. It's like the criminal who has served his time in prison and he is released and he steps out of that gate and he either continues in his criminal ways – which many do, and they end up back behind bars which, frankly, has always struck me as sheer lunacy but it shows you how powerful sin is in people's lives – OR following his release, he mends his ways; and he lives out his new life of freedom and gets the benefits of all that. He is not in prison anymore; he can live out his new life. The new man, set free. Well, you and I have been set free if we believe in Jesus, through faith. Question is: how are we going to live that out?   The Power of Change Now, blind Freddy can see that being forgiven and having a right standing with God is only part of the equation – it's only the beginning. It's like a prisoner being set free at the end of his sentence. He steps out of the prison gate. It's a huge step, but it's only the first one of the rest of his life of freedom. Freedom is something to be lived out and so it is for anyone who has taken the first step of believing in Jesus: believing what He did for us on that cross; believing that He rose from the dead to give us a new life; believing that He has placed His Holy Spirit inside us so that we can live that new life of freedom. Jesus said this, listen very carefully. John chapter 8, verses 34 to 36: Jesus answered them, "Very truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not have a permanent place in the household; the son has a place forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." And the Apostle Paul, some decades on, restates it so that we won't miss it. Galatians chapter 5, verse 1: For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm therefore and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. In other words: the reason that we have been set free is in order to be free, to live out our new lives of freedom. For freedom Christ has set us free. God hasn't set us free through this great and mighty act of love – the sacrifice of His Son – in order for us to submit again to the yoke of slavery which sin places on us. He set us free so that we can be free from sin, free indeed! You and I both know – we chatted about this earlier – that a prisoner who has served his sentence, steps out of that prison gate a free man but he can return to his life of crime and many of them do and eventually he finds himself back behind bars. Or we can live out this new life as a free man, a free woman, without breaking the law; without turning against God for the rest of our days. I have never been incarcerated but I'd have thought it would be a horrible thing. I'd have thought that one night, let alone a year or two or twenty would be more than enough to convince anyone not to reoffend. But many, many do and the majority of people in prison today are in fact, re-offenders. Incredible. Mad, you might say. But think about it: it's exactly what many a believer in Christ does. We believe – we take the first step of freedom – we believe in Jesus, but then we go on living just like before, only to discover that this new found freedom in Christ, isn't what it was cracked up to be because we are submitting back to that cruel yoke of slavery which is sin. Now, in part, that is because sin is so deeply engrained in our flesh. And the Apostle Paul has this exact same problem. Romans chapter 7, beginning at verse 15: I do not understand my own actions. Because I do not do what I want, I do the very thing that I hate. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want, that is what I do. So I find this to be a law that whenever I want to do this good, evil lies close at hand. I delight in the law of God in my inmost being, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. That's the problem we all face. "Man, this 'sin' thing is so strong in me. I'm so weak, how am I ever going to live it out, this righteousness of God? How am I ever going to reap the harvest, the blessing; the fruit of righteousness? I just can't do it!" And therein lies the whole point: you and I can't do … we can't do it on our own; we simply can't. I can't and you can't, we need the blessing of God; we need the power of God. The question is: where do you get it? The question is: will He give me the power; will He give you the power? What would you say if I told you we already have the power? Have a listen to this promise from God's Word. Second Peter chapter 1, verses 2 to 4: May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape from the corruption that is in this world because of lust, and may become participants of the divine nature. Need something to be godly? I do! You do too, actually. Well, God has already given us that – past tense. It is a done deal! Don't you like that? God has already given us everything needed for life. In other words, He has given us our lives back; real life, abundant life because we are now righteousness through faith in Jesus and we have a right standing with Him. But not just what's needed for life but also for godliness. He's given us everything we need to escape from the corruption of this world and become – wait for it – participants of the divine nature; to be one with God; to know God so deeply; for the image of God to be so bright and so vibrant and so powerful in us. Get it? We already have everything we need Just like Jesus prayed for us in John chapter 17, that we would become one with Him, the way Him and His Father are one. We have to work at that. The closer we get to Jesus, the more we change; the more we love Him and experience His love in return, the more our behaviour changes. And that's why we stand firm; that's why our lives are changed: For this reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with goodness and goodness with knowledge and knowledge with self-control and self-control with endurance and endurance with godliness and godliness with mutual affection and mutual affection with love. If these things are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter chapter 1:5-8) Friend, God has already given you and me so much in Jesus. Wake up!! Stop grumbling. Stop living under this deception that we can't beat sin in our lives. It's already beaten on the cross! We already have a new life through the empty tomb. We already have the power of the Spirit – the very same one who raised Jesus from the dead. Read it. Ephesians chapter 1: We have already been blessed with every spiritual blessing through Christ in heavenly places. Believe that. It's God's promise. It's the power to change. Just believe!   A Transformed Life Well, we are almost at the end of another series and it's amazing how quickly time flies. Now, over these last few weeks we have been talking about reaping a harvest … reaping the harvest of righteousness. As I have said on a few occasions now, in this series, I used to think that righteousness was a bunch of rules I had to live by: do this and God will smile upon my life; do that, WHACK, He'll punish me. That was my view of this word 'righteousness' which, let's face it, is not used so much these days anymore. But that's not what God had in mind when He had the Apostle Paul write these words in his letter to the church at Philippi. Philippians chapter 1, beginning at verse 9: And this is my prayer: that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ, you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. It's not a matter of rules, it's about love, see? And that's what I had to get out of my system. And to tell you the truth, my hunch is, even after a decade and a half of walking with Jesus, even after almost a decade of teaching God's Word on air as I am doing right now, my hunch is I am still getting this misconception of a ruled based God out of my system. I know we all have to live by rules, the law for starters. Obviously, we all have to live by some rules. But by and large we don't mind that; we get it, ninety nine times out of a hundred that in order to live in a society, there have to be some boundaries set that organise the place and make sure everyone is kind of looked after and kept safe. But on the fringes of those rules – let's be honest – there are some rough edges. This is the place where arguments happen: on the fringes; on the borders; in the disputed territories. I mean, disputes between neighbours, what are they about? The fence line; the noise – they are about things either on the boundary or things that cross over the boundary that one party thinks, "Well, that's fine" and the other one thinks, "No, it's not". It's the same in the home or at work. Disputes happen when someone breaks some rules that we have in our heads, whether they are valid or not. The more we think about it, the more rules are a big deal in this world. The ones that are written down called laws, the ones that are unspoken but accepted and then the ones that you and I carry around as our own personal set of rules. So it's easy to imagine that God is this rule-bound God. After all that's what the Old Testament is about – the whole Old Testament story of God, loving and engaging His chosen people, Israel, and their universal inability to keep His law; His rules given through Moses. The whole of the Old Testament screams out at you that this whole rule thing just doesn't work. And there is a reason for that. Have a listen to what the Apostle Paul writes: My friends, you have died to the law through the body of Christ so that you may belong to another; to him who has been raised from the dead in order that we may bear fruit for God. While we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are discharged from the law; dead to that which held us captive so that we are slaves, not on to the old written code but in the new life of the Spirit. See, there it is. All that rules really do is point out where we are going wrong. There is no power in the law to change our hearts. We work at it and we work at it and we are still not pure and holy and perfect, the way God is. So the law holds us captive but Jesus died and rose again and those of us, who believe in Him, in effect, die and rise again. We die to sin, we die to the law and we are raised up into a new life. Born again! No longer under the burden of law, but a new life; a transformed life, living in love and forgiveness; living as one with God because He put His Holy Spirit in us – a new law in the Spirit, the law of life rather than of death. How is this possible? Because all my sins, past, present and future, have been paid for by Jesus on the cross – yours too. So when you and I fail God, as we do almost every day, no longer are we condemned under the law. We go to God, we admit our mistakes, we turn away from them and we ask Him for His forgiveness through Jesus, and then we get on with life. We died to that whole ruled-based thing and now there is a whole new life ahead of us – that's the whole point. Not to mope around like nothing has changed; not to whinge and complain about things; not to live as though we are still condemned men and women, but to live a new, vibrant life. Second Corinthians chapter 5, verse 17: If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation. Everything old has passed away and, see, everything has become new. Hello! Wake up! This is fantastic news and the thing that changes now is our hearts. Once we are not condemned anymore; once we are free; once we are enjoying Jesus and the presence of His Spirit, man, we want to do His will; we want to live out righteousness. God's ways become a whole bunch easier, because instead of pulling against them, we are so delighted with this new life, we just want to live it out with Him for His glory and that's why we want to do it His way. That's exactly what Paul writes in his New Testament letter to the church at Philippi. Philippians chapter 2, beginning at verse 12: Therefore my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure. We obey God which we should, not because we are rule-bound to do so; not because we are dragged into that place, kicking and screaming, but because He is at work in us, enabling us, not just to do what is right, but to want to do what is right. That's huge! This is the Gospel of grace and of love and of mercy, all made possible by Jesus dying for you and me, so our sins could be forgiven and rising again from the dead that we may have a brand new life in the Spirit – the Holy Spirit – whom He sends to dwell in each one of us, each person who puts their faith in Jesus. You know, you stand back and you think about what God has done, and you think, "That is just awesome." I mean, if that isn't good news, tell me what is!

Jesus talked rather a lot about slavery on the one hand, and freedom on the other. If you're a slave, freedom is a big deal. Now He was talking to you and me ?' still is. Because this whole freedom thing isn't a theory lesson, He wants us to live it. Freedom!Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/cw/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See the importance of sharing mercy to those who are hurting as Phil Ling shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What does it really take to build a fulfilling retirement in Mexico? For Amy Sedgwick, the journey started with a five-year plan, a love for Mexican culture and language, and a desire to create a new chapter filled with adventure and purpose. In this episode of Live by Design - Mexico Edition with Taniel Chemsian, Taniel Chemsian sits down with Amy Sedgwick to hear how she went from Portland, Oregon, to building a new life in Mérida, Mexico. With years of experience as a real estate broker in the Northwest, Amy brought valuable knowledge to her own journey of buying and renovating properties in Mérida's Centro. Amy shares the realities of moving abroad, including the challenges she encountered with property titles and the lessons she learned while navigating real estate in Mexico. She also talks about what drew her to Mérida and how the city's culture, arts scene, expat community, and healthcare helped shape her experience. In this episode, you'll discover: How Amy created a five-year plan for her retirement in Mexico Why she chose Mérida as the place to build her new life Amy's journey from Portland, Oregon, to Mérida, Mexico What her background in real estate taught her about buying property in Mexico Her experience buying and renovating multiple properties in Mérida's Centro Some of the challenges involved with property titles in Mexico What it's like navigating the realities of home buying in Mexico How Amy built community and found a new sense of purpose after moving abroad Why Mérida's culture and arts scene appealed to her Her experience with the expat lifestyle in Mérida The role of healthcare in creating a fulfilling retirement in Mexico What she learned from the highs and lows of international relocation Key Moments:  00:00 Introduction to the Mexico Podcast 03:56 Practicing gratitude and mindfulness 09:02 House hunting challenges abroad 09:55 Sticking with a real estate agent 13:08 Real estate paperwork issues 17:41 Real estate deal setbacks 21:38 House renovations and YouTube updates 24:15 Checking out local events 27:58 Retirees moving to Mexico for lifestyle   Amy's story offers a firsthand look at what it can mean to retire in Mexico and intentionally design a new life abroad. From planning and property ownership to community, culture, and everyday life, her experience provides valuable perspective for anyone considering moving to Mexico or retiring in Mérida. If you're thinking about building your own future in Mexico, this conversation offers practical lessons and an honest look at the opportunities and challenges that can come with starting a new chapter in another country. How to contact Amy Sedgwick:  WEBSITE: https://amyscasa.com/ EMAIL: Amy@AmysCasa.com YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@DestinationRetirement Feeling overwhelmed about buying in Mexico? Chat TCP, our AI-powered assistant, guides you to stress-free homeownership. Click here to start using Chat TCP: https://tanielchemsian.com/chat-tcp/?utm_source=youtube_lbd_mex   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence - download your FREE “Buyer's Guide” now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here - https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-gui...   Discover why everyone is falling in love with Puerto Vallarta real estate: https://tanielchemsian.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/   Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties' YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate. https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian   Join our ‘Live By Design: Mexico Edition' podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VfClD5... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/032... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livebydesignmexicoedition   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/ Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435

See the importance of sharing mercy to those who are hurting as Phil Ling shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Drew Butler joins to analyze the Falcons' offensive resurgence led by Michael Penix Jr. and compares Bijan Robinson's elusiveness to Barry Sanders. They break down weekend betting locks for college football and the NFL while gauging confidence in the Braves' upcoming playoff run. (00:01:00) Braves Playoffs and Phillies Watch (00:02:48) Drew Butler on Falcons Resurgence (00:07:48) Weekend Betting and Listener Calls

Here are 3 ways to store up treasures in heaven as Dan McKee shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Hosts Shelly and June Volk delve into the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), contrasting animal sacrifices under Levitical law with the completed work of Jesus on the cross. Sharing personal testimonies from Yom Kippur and their early ministry, they examine how the Messiah fulfills the Old Covenant, transforms the heart, and offers believers a completely new life. Key Takeaways Sacrificial Shadow & Completion: The two goats on Yom Kippur foreshadowed Jesus, whose ultimate sacrifice replaced yearly animal offerings for complete forgiveness. A New Life, Not Just a Career: True faith is about spiritual rebirth and internal transformation rather than external religious duties or ambition. The New Covenant Promise: The New Covenant fulfills Jeremiah's prophecy by replacing laws written on stone with a pliable heart written with God's grace. Imputed Righteousness: Freedom from sin comes not through human effort or self-righteous observance of the law, but through receiving the righteousness of Messiah. Key Bible Passages & Scripture References Isaiah 62:1 – "For Zion's sake I will not keep silent..." Leviticus 16 & 23 – Instructions for the Day of Atonement and the two goats. Psalm 51:1–13 – King David's prayer for a clean heart and a renewed spirit. Micah 7:18–20 – God pardoning iniquity and casting sins into the depths of the sea. Jeremiah 50:19–20 – The promise that the iniquity of Israel will be searched for and found no more. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – Becoming the righteousness of God in Him. Jeremiah 31:31 – The establishment of the New Covenant with the house of Israel. Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Nate teaches from Romans 5 that while sin brought death and condemnation into the world, Jesus' death and resurrection bring something far greater: new life, grace, and hope, inviting believers to live each day under the reign of grace rather than the reign of sin and death.

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Here are 3 ways to store up treasures in heaven as Dan McKee shares.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

When someone stops drinking alcohol or using drugs, it's only the beginning. For many people, recovery is a long journey — one that can mean rebuilding relationships, changing everyday habits and finding a new community and sense of purpose.MPR News host Angela Davis talks during National Recovery Month with two guests who rebuilt their lives after alcohol or drug use brought everything crashing down — in very public ways.Guests: Beth McDonough is a sober advocate, author and former Twin Cities TV crime reporter. She writes in her first memoir “Standby” about losing her job, home and sense of identity in 2008 following two arrests for drunken driving. Her new memoir, “Still Standing,” describes her recovery from alcoholism and how she rebuilt her life after her public downfall. She lives and writes in southern Utah. John Solomon recently stepped into the new role of executive director of lifelong recovery at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, where he also earned his master's degree in counseling and completed treatment for bi-polar disorder and alcohol and methamphetamine use. He previously worked as a therapist in Alaska and as CEO of the Alaska Behavioral Health Association. He is a former singer and songwriter with the rock band Communist Daughter.

Why should we seek forgiveness from God? Today, Brett Andrews shares the importance of doing that.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Are you excited and passionate about who you are the life you are living? If so, Congratulations on curating something truly special! If not, why not? Both you and your life are a reflection of your beliefs, perceptions, feelings, inner conversations, and responses...things you are always engaging in. So, why not do them with intention to shape you and your life the way you want them to be? In this episode, Michael shares the four things you should be focusing on if you want to change anything about yourself or your life.  Connect with Michael: LifeMovesPodcast@gmail.com Connect 2 Love Podcast: A unique unscripted conversation every week between Lisa Lerose and Michael J Russ, about Life, Love, and how to be your most authentic self and live your best life. Sovereign Words Etsy Shop: If you enjoy wearing and sharing your sovereign ideals and inspirations, Michael's Etsy shop is where you  can begin. Check it out and let him know if you want a quote on apparel or anything that isn't shown. He can put it together for you in a snap!

He walked into church wearing last night's club outfit, sunglasses still on, clip-on earrings still clipped and he promptly fell asleep and started snoring. Then a couple sitting behind him did something he never forgot: they steadied him with a gentle hand, prayed for him, and told him, “You belong here.” That single moment of kindness became a turning point in a much longer story of grief, honesty, and a hard-earned return to faith.Nancy sits down with Chris Jang for the full extended conversation of episode #127, tracing his journey from a childhood surrounded by belief to years of pushing away from church through partying, fraternities, bartending, and eventually running illegal after-hours events where drugs and cash were part of the business model. When Chris' brother Andrew dies from a heroin overdose, the shock forces Chris to face what his life has become and what it's costing his family. What follows isn't a neat, instant conversion story, but a slow, intellectual pursuit of Jesus through Christian apologetics, books like The Case for Christ, and a growing conviction that belief has to become obedience.If you care about Christian testimony, redemption stories, grief and recovery, or the power of community to change a life, you'll find yourself thinking about this conversation long after it ends. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Ordinary People Extraordinary Things.https://generationstogenerations.com/podcastordinarypeoplestories@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ordinarypeoplestoryhttps://www.instagram.com/ordinarypeopleextraordinary/X: @storiesextra Any advice should be confirmed with a qualified professional.All rights reserved: Ordinary People Extraordinary ThingsStories shared by guests may not always be shared views  of OPET. Being a guest does not mean OPET approves of every decision or action in the guests' life. We all have a story, all of us, share your story. You don't have to have the perfect answer or the perfect life - share what Jesus is doing in your life. This is an easy, real way to witness & share your testimony.

Believers grow by believing and living on God's word.

Why should we seek forgiveness from God? Today, Brett Andrews shares the importance of doing that.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Caller Questions & Discussion: JJ asks: What areas of your life have you overlooked? Drawing on Proverbs 24:30-34, he explains how the areas we overlook can eventually become like weeds in our lives. How do I process my best friend cutting off all contact with me? We've been best friends for more than 15 years, but she sent me a text saying we are no longer friends. How do I cope with the loss of this friendship? What are your thoughts on an acronym I wrote for New Life? I wanted to suggest that my friend meet with a therapist and have her sisters and their husbands meet together to work through a family conflict. Would a family therapist do this? How would it work? My wife of 25 years falsely accused me of having an affair. She used to be a counselor but had to quit and has become paranoid. I recommended that she get a psychological evaluation, but she refused. How should I respond?

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson is joined by Chanoa Inez, who is the author of Dream On: How to Create the New Life of Your Dreams After Upheaval or Loss and creator of MAGNETIZE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND™. Chanoa's work is centered on helping people rebuild after life's unexpected challenges. Whether it's loss, transition, disappointment, or a major setback, she believes that reinvention is not only possible, but also our birthright. Through her unique blend of personal transformation and personal branding, she helps individuals move beyond survival, rediscover their purpose, and create opportunities aligned with who they are becoming.  You can connect with Chanoa Inez on LinkedIn, Instagram and at: ChanoaInez.com ChanoaInez.com (links to her book) Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, KORE Business Solutions (a Virtual Assistant service) and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to: www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. Disclaimer: Each guest shares their own experiences and perspectives and is responsible for the accuracy of the statements they make, whether in the episode or in related content. #KOREWomenPodcast #PersonalTransformation #Resilience  #LifeAfterLoss 

Are you representing Christ in all you do? See why it is so important as Tom Pounder shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

2 Corinthians 5:7 (AMP) “We walk by faith, not by sight, LIVING OUR LIVES in a manner CONSISTENT with our CONFIDENT BELIEF in God's promises” Hebrews 11:1 (paraphrase) FAITH is the assurance of THINGS, we hope for FAITH is the proof of THINGS we do not see FAITH perceives as REAL FACT what is not revealed to the senses Think about it, does God actually expect us to live our lives according to the promises He's left us? To live outside this natural realm? To govern our lives in accordance with His Word?

Episode 177 - What if you're not broken - just stuck in an old pattern? Sandra Nathan reveals how curiosity can lead to understanding, self-compassion and a greater sense of peace within ourselves.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Whether you are near to God or far from Him, call out in the name of the Lord for His guidance and direction in your life. See why as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

What happens when life knocks you down, but something inside you refuses to stay there?On this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Ben Barbic, author, musician, speaker, entrepreneur, and creator of Rise & Climb: Finding Purpose Through Pain.Ben opens up about navigating loss, anxiety, setbacks, and the difficult process of rebuilding from the ground up. We explore how discipline, fitness, music, creativity, faith in the journey, and a willingness to keep moving can transform painful seasons into a deeper sense of purpose.Ben also shares how he has built a life across multiple worlds, from reggae and hip-hop to business, real estate, personal development, and the mountains, without believing he has to fit neatly into one lane.This conversation is for anyone who has ever had to start again, rethink who they are, or find the strength to keep climbing when the destination still feels far away.Every setback can become fuel for the climb.Learn more about Ben Barbic and Rise & Climb at RisenClimb.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time. 

Understand how the Holy Spirit works in us at the moment of salvation.