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Today, we gathered to celebrate the transforming power of God, especially as we witnessed many in our church family taking the step of baptism—a visible sign of moving from spiritual death to life. Life often delivers unexpected blows, and sometimes we find ourselves in seasons of darkness, confusion, or pain. The story of Captain Scotty Smiley, who lost his sight and faced deep spiritual and emotional darkness, reminds us that even in our most broken places, God meets us. Scotty's journey shows that we have a choice: to remain in bitterness or to invite Jesus into our pain, allowing Him to forge something new and redemptive from our suffering.We are all pressed and crushed by life's circumstances at times, much like an orange in a press. The Apostle Paul, writing to the church in Corinth, knew this firsthand. He experienced overwhelming pressure, persecution, and even despair. Yet, he teaches us that God is the source of all comfort, and that comfort is not just for us—it's meant to be shared with others. Paul's honesty about his struggles, his anxiety, and his moments of weakness is a powerful reminder that even the strongest among us are human and in need of God's strength.Paul's example also challenges us to praise God in the midst of our pressure. Praise is not a casual act; it is spiritual warfare, a declaration of trust in God's character even when circumstances are hard. Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is to surrender control, to admit that things are beyond our ability, and to trust God to work in and through our trials. We are also reminded not to let tomorrow's worries rob us of being present with the people God has placed in our lives today. Our pain and comfort are not wasted; God desires to use them to encourage and comfort others.No matter how long the night feels, morning is coming. God's comfort is real, and He often brings it through the presence and encouragement of others. As we receive His comfort, we are called to pour it out into the lives of those around us, becoming vessels of hope and healing in a hurting world.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:00] - Celebrating Baptisms and New Life[02:13] - Scotty Smiley's Story: From Darkness to Hope[05:45] - Meeting God in Brokenness[08:06] - Life After the Fire: New Vision and Purpose[10:14] - The Orange Press: Pressed but Not Destroyed[12:14] - Paul's Letter to Corinth: Comfort in Crushing Times[17:06] - Corinth's Importance and Paul's Investment[19:28] - Hard Conversations and Church Conflict[25:16] - The Power of Praise in Pressure[31:53] - Paul's Crushing Trials in Asia[35:47] - Surrendering Control and Admitting Need[38:08] - Missed God-Moments: The Cost of Worry[43:12] - Being Present with People Today[48:02] - Paul's Humanity and Our Weakness[52:48] - Waiting for Morning: Hope in the Dark[55:39] - Comfort Shared: Pouring Into Others[57:18] - Invitation to Faith and Prayer[59:22] - Closing Prayer and Blessing

This week, Colleen Dulle is back on the podcast for another great conversation. They talk about the ongoing Synod on Synodality and the likelihood that it will actually provoke real reform in the Church. They also spend time discussing Colleen's upcoming book, “Struck Down, Not Destroyed”, about the spiritual crises that result from reporting on the endemic problems of the Catholic Church. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on how the continued scandals in the Church affect their faith and trust in the Church.  Colleen Dulle is an associate editor at America Media, where she co-hosts the weekly news podcast Inside the Vatican. She writes and edits Vatican news and analysis articles for America Magazine and contributes to Sacred Heart University's "Go, Rebuild My House" church reform blog. Her forthcoming book, Struck Down, Not Destroyed, on the spiritual crises that result from reporting on the endemic problems of the Catholic Church, will be published by Penguin Random House in Summer 2025. LINKS Season 4 interview with Colleen Dullehttps://www.popefrancisgeneration.com/p/colleen-dulle-fr-rupnik-and-trusting Sacred Heart University's "Go, Rebuild My House" church reform bloghttps://sacredheartuniversity.typepad.com/go_rebuild_my_house/ Inside the Vatican - “Deep Dive: How saints are made in the Catholic Church”https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/02/16/how-saints-are-made-244753 Paid subscribers get to watch each episode early! All of your contributions directly supports my family and allows me to continue this podcast and all the resources I've shared here! https://www.popefrancisgeneration.com/subscribe ABOUT POPE FRANCIS GENERATION Pope Francis Generation is the show for Catholics struggling with the Church's teaching, who feel like they might not belong in the Church anymore, and who still hunger for a God of love and goodness. Hosted by Paul Fahey, a professional catechist, and Dominic de Souza, someone who needs catechesis. Together, we're taking our own look at the Catholic Church– her teachings and practices- from 3 views that changed our world: the Kerygma, the doctrine of theosis, and the teachings of Pope Francis. Together, with you, we're the Pope Francis Generation. SUPPORT THIS SHOW: This show is brought to you by Pope Francis Generation, a project to explore Catholicism inspired by Pope Francis. Founded by Paul Fahey, you can follow the newsletter, join the group, and become a supporting member. Your donations allow us to create the resource you're enjoying now as well as much more. Paid subscribers get to watch each episode before everyone else and receive subscriber only posts. Check out: popefrancisgeneration.com ABOUT PAUL FAHEY Paul lives in Michigan with his wife, Kristina, and five kids. He's a retreat leader and counseling student. ABOUT DOMINIC DE SOUZA SmartCatholics founder, Dominic de Souza, is a convert from radical traditionalism – inspired by WherePeterIs, Bishop Robert Barron, and Pope Francis. He is passionate about helping ordinary Catholics break the ‘bystander effect', and be first responders. “We don't have to be geniuses. We just have to show up with witness and kindness. Christ does the rest.” Today he hosts the SmartCatholics community. smartcatholics.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popefrancisgeneration/message

We all experience great affliction in this life. In a sin cursed world, troubles of various stripe are unavoidable. In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul reflects on this while making some of the most encouraging and beautiful statements about God’s providential protection of us in the New Testament. Join us for this message from Ben Winslett … Continue reading "Cast Down but Not Destroyed"

In the journey of life, there are moments when we stumble, falter, and find ourselves ensnared in the relentless grip of adversity. It's easy to feel broken and defeated, overwhelmed by the weight of our mistakes and the scars of our past. Yet, amidst the darkest hours and deepest wounds, there shines a resilient truth: we are never beyond redemption, never truly shattered beyond repair. The story of moving "from trauma to triumph" is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, a reminder that even when battered by life's storms, we remain, like priceless treasures, graced with an enduring, God-given value.  No matter how badly you've messed up, no matter what hardship or pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the priceless, God-given value of your life. In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, we are joined by Michael Todd, The number one New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith, to discuss his new book, Damaged but Not Destroyed. Pastor Michael shares the story behind the book: Damaged but Not Destroyed, how he managed to acknowledge the damage despite the culture of suppressing pain, and how parents with special needs children can recover from the disappointment of God. He also talks about the joy that comes with recognizing your value, how we can include our spouses in our personal healing journey, and how personal healing journeys can help the journey to health and wellness. Tune in to learn more! [Timestamps] [00:00] - Introduction [02:15] - The Journey of Healing and Transformation [06:45] - Exploring "Damage But Not Destroyed" [12:30] - Overcoming Past Trauma [15:55] - Embracing Vulnerability [18:35] - The Challenges on the Healing Journey [21:41] - Forgiveness, Especially of Oneself [24:49] - The Role of Accountability Partners [27:15] - Including Your Spouse in the Healing Journey [31:23] - Progression Over Perfection [35:52] - Moving Forward After Setbacks [38:44] - Grab Your Copy of "Damage But Not Destroyed" [40:25] - Conclusion and Future Conversations [Conclusion] Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The His and Her Money Show. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Connect with us on social media and visit our website for more inspiring content. Stay tuned for future episodes where we bring you valuable insights and stories of resilience. Episode Resources: The Book: Damaged but Not Destroyed The Debt Freedom Blueprint [FREE] M1 Finance

Beneath our every day smiles and greetings we all have cracks and bruises from past abuse, disappointment, hurt, or rejection. Have these cracks and bruises been holding you back? There is healing for you! On today's show my friend Pastor Mike Todd is PREACHING about how we can let go of what is weighing us down and live in the freedom of healing! Mike Todd along with his wife Natalie, have been the Lead Pastors of Transformation Church based in Tulsa, OK since February 2015. Their personal philosophy and driving passion is re-presenting God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ. Their mission is to place Christ in the center of culture to impact their community, city, and world with the gospel presented in a relevant and progressive way. Pastor Mike's newest book Damaged but Not Destroyed will give you tools to identify the impact of your damage, see yourself the way God sees you, and realize that healing is all about progression, not perfection.No matter how badly you've messed up, and no matter the pain you've experienced, nothing can destroy the God-given value of your life. It's time to turn your damage into destiny! You may be damaged, but you are not destroyed. SHOW LINKS:Mike Todd's previous Happy Hour episode Damaged But Not DestroyedEcclesiastes 4:9-12The Happy Hour Book ClubCONNECT WITH JAMIE

Today we have a special guest, Pastor Michael Todd, who is a renowned spiritual leader and relationship expert. Pastor Michael and his wife, Natalie, have been leading Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, since 2015. They are known for their impactful teaching on relationships, marriage, and personal growth. Michael Todd is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Damaged but Not Destroyed, Relationship Goals and Crazy Faith and is the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with over 5,000 people in physical attendance and over 250,000 viewers live online every week. With a 6.3M+ and growing social following, Todd speaks at a variety of influential churches, events, and conferences each year, including Elevation Church, C3 Conference, Lakewood Church, VOUS Conference, Relentless Church, XO Conference, and has been featured on many prominent media outlets such as The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Forbes, Ebony, The 700 Club, and the Tamron Hall Show. He and his wife, Natalie, have been married since 2010 and live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with their four beautiful children: their daughters, Isabella, Ava, and Gia, and their son, Michael Jr. Learn more at iammiketodd.com.Buy his book: Damaged but Not DestroyedIn this episode you will learn,The importance of addressing and healing past trauma to become better partners in current relationships.The concept of a "kingdom couple" – a dynamic duo that transcends the conventional relationship. Learn what it means to build a powerful partnership rooted in purpose, trust, and shared values.How selecting the right partner can significantly impact your journey towards fulfilling your life's purpose.Michael Todd delves into the importance of self-discovery and purpose-driven living for a fulfilling relationship.How the intimate aspect of a partnership can either strengthen or strain the connection between two individuals.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1508For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960Want more episodes on relationships? Sheleana Aiyana - https://link.chtbl.com/1436-podLewis Howes solo episode on relationships - https://link.chtbl.com/1450-pod

Have you ever had a panic attack? All of us know something about anxiety. We might even know a few tricks for dealing with it. But, I wonder how many of you have experienced anxiety to such a degree that you thought you were going to die. An estimated 2-3% of Americans have panic disorder at some point in their lives. Although I have not experienced anxiety to that degree, Pierce Taylor Hibbs has. He writes about it in his book, Struck Down but Not Destroyed. His anxiety disorder began to develop at the age of 20, when his father died, but it got dramatically worse a few years later. “I was back at college, waiting on the curb outside one of the dormitories for my girlfriend at the time, Christina, who is now my wife (another impossibility made possible). I remember the comfortable evening air hanging over the campus. As I took in the smell of fresh-cut grass and a hint of smoke from a nearby cigarette, a wave of heat crept down from my head and rushed through my back and legs. My breath grew shallow; my throat closed up, and I couldn't swallow. “As she walked towards me, I struggled to stand up in a world that now felt like a great spinning ball. “Um, I'm having a panic attack.” I didn't even know what that meant; I just knew I needed help—fast. I begged her to drive me to the hospital, thinking there would be some consolation in that, but every step I took towards the car added tension in my chest and shoulders. Within a matter of seconds, the whole world looked black and foreign and terrifying.  I knew it as soon as we started driving: I was going to die, right here in this car on the way to a hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This was it.  I'd love to tell you that I met that moment with resolve, but that would be a lie. I wasn't brave. I was paralyzed with panic. Something very bad seemed to grip my whole mind and body and squeeze.  The next twenty minutes were hell on wheels. A few miles into the car ride I started yelling and calling out for help, moaning and gasping for air. An eighteen-wheeler churned down the dark country road ahead of us.  “Can you go around him!?”  “It's a double line!” Christina was crying, but I couldn't think about calming down for her sake. Panic makes you blind and deaf to anything except your own preservation. With the little air I had in my lungs, I yelled, “Please, just GO AROUND HIM!” She pushed the petal to the floor, both of us hoping that no one was around the bend in the opposite lane.  I took out my phone and dialed 911. I'll never forget that conversation with the operator.  “911. What's your emergency?”  “Yea, I'm having a panic attack, and I can't breathe.”  “Okay, sir. Can you tell me where you are?”  “I'm in the car, on my way to the hospital . . . in Hershey.”  “So, you're already on your way to the hospital?”  “Yes.”  “Alright, well we can't do anything if you're already driving to the hospital.”  My heart dropped. I paused for a long second. I was dying. This was really it. I gave up all reservations. No pride. No pretending to be okay. Complete vulnerability. “Okay, well, can you at least pray for me?!”  “Sir, if you're already on your way to the hospital, there's nothing I can do from here.”  “But can you pray for me?!”  CLICK.  She hung up the phone on a “dying” twenty-year-old! That was the first time in my life I really asked for prayer. It wasn't the sort of asking that I'd done before: the kind where you don't really care that much if the person prays or not. It wasn't prayer as a formality. This was real, earnest pleading. It was lifeline begging. It was all I had: a voice and a question. And even in that moment of raw panic, I was thrown by someone's refusal to pray. Maybe she didn't believe in prayer, or in God. Maybe she was just embarrassed or indecisive. I'll never know. But it brought my crushing that night to a new low. As Paul is...

In this episode, Latisha Stuckey the author of Cast Down, but Not Destroyed shares her journey from pain to purpose. Latisha grew up as a neglected, abused child, who eventually ended up in child protective services. Her traumatic childhood impacted her life as an adult in so many ways, but Latisha was able to find a place of healing. She now uses her pain and healing to help others on their journey to healing. Sponsor: Lexi Elaine Cosmetics - www.lexielainecosmetics.com Discount CODE: BOSSLADY 10% off first time purchase - all products. To join The THRIVE HIVE - Women who don't just survive life, we thrive: www.tishatalks.org To follow Tisha Talks Fb: https://www.facebook.com/Tisha-Talks-188323631764108/ To visit my website: www.tishatalks.org To follow me on IG click: https://www.instagram.com/tisha_talks/ To order my book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Chances-Biography-inspirational-struggles/dp/1546216464/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=second+chances+latisha+gray&qid=1599518427&sr=8-1 To take my Podcasting for Beginners Webinar: https://latisha-s-school-9726.thinkific.com/courses/podcasting-for-beginners-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tisha-talks/message

Have you had moments where you inadvertently neglected your value? A Healing Peace reveals the power and life that help us to restore our value. Learn how your value contributes to the life of inner development and growth.

Acts 14:1-28 - Beat Down but Not Destroyed

Claire speaks to Rosie Walsh, whose novel The Man Who Didn't Call is out today. They talk about how love can drive us mad at any age, why Rosie loves the Elena Ferrante novels, how the Pomodoro technique helps her writing, and much more. Books Mentioned in the Episode: The Man Who Didn't Call/Ghosted, by Rosie Walsh The Neapolitan Novels, by Elena Ferrante Fates and Furies, by Lauren Groff The Woman In The Mirror, by Rebecca James Whiskey When We're Dry, by John Larison The Publishing Game: Adventures in Books: 150 years of Hodder & Stoughton, by Edward Stourton Grenfell Hope: Ravaged by Fire but Not Destroyed, by Gaby Doherty  The Incurable Romantic: and Other Unsettling Revelations, by Dr Frank Tallis The One Who Wrote Destiny, by Nikesh Shukla Run, Riotby Nikesh Shukla Love Will Tear Us Apart, by Holly Seddon ***** Find out more about Clown Doctors and support Hearts and Minds here. Support Claire on Patreon to get bonus content and personalised book recommendations. Buy Brit Lit Podcast merch to show your love for your podcast and help support it. Pre-order Claire's novel, Unscripted, help make the book happen, and get rewards too. For daily news and views from British books and publishing, follow the Brit Lit Blog. Questions? Comments? Need a book recommendation? Email Claire at britlitpodcast@gmail.com ***** The Brit Lit Podcast Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Website Claire Twitter / Facebook / Blog / Novel Rosie Walsh Twitter / Website

Elder Steven Bloyd preaches from 2 Corintians 4, “Cast Down, Not Destroyed”. Messages delivered Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Mt Carmel Primitive Baptist Church, Bel…

The treasure inside of us causes us to not be crushed, to not despair, to not be forsaken, and not be destroyed.

The treasure inside of us causes us to not be crushed, to not despair, to not be forsaken, and not be destroyed.

Life is hard. The good news of Jesus is that he has equipped us for that. So that we don't lose heart. But wait, it seems that we are always losing heart. Listen in to see the hope of not losing heart. It is available.

The treasure inside of us causes us to not be crushed, to not despair, to not be forsaken, and not be destroyed.

The treasure inside of us causes us to not be crushed, to not despair, to not be forsaken, and not be destroyed.