Podcasts about fathers

Join James (from the Watchtower Database YouTube channel) as he shows his good buddy Brian the entire DC Animated Universe from start to finish for the very first time, in the controversial airdate order--so he may view these shows the way human beings experienced them in the far-gone days of the 1900s (and 20-hundreds). Will Brian become a super-fan like James or intensely regret agreeing to do this?This week's episode:"Sons of the Fathers""Static Shock"Original release: 12/9/2000Virgil pressures a reluctant Richie to invite him to a sleepover, only to learn that Richie's father is a stubborn bigot. An embarrassed Richie runs away and is abducted by Static's arch-enemy Ebon. Virgil's father Robert and Richie's dad must set aside their differences and team up to find Richie before any harm befalls him.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro13:56 - Review and Ratings58:03 - Yoppie Mail1:08:23 - OutroGoogle Form for the next live show!https://bit.ly/yoplocationNext episode:"Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" [Censored] (Movie)DCAU Airdate Viewing Order:https://www.watchtowerdatabase.com/resourcesSend us an email!batwagonpod @gmailBuy us a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yoppieBuy a Yoppie Dude T-Shirt!https://www.watchtowerdatabase.com/shopSpecial thanks to our yoppie community!Dylan Pollack, Movies to Watch Before You Diehttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/moviestowatchJordan Blueman, The Fandom Optimistshttps://open.spotify.com/show/2GyhxgiZR64XcDmIjQMoezHosted by:James StreckerBrian ManeelyEdited by:James StreckerMusical themes by:Kimi LevoeKuni PhoenixJordan BluemanEric LeBowViltsuLegacy Michael AllenKathleen StreckerBrian ManeelyJames StreckerNew episodes debut Fridays on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast feed!https://www.youtube.com/@BatWagonPodSubscribe to the Watchtower Database for more DCAU videos!https://www.youtube.com/watchtowerdatabaseHang out with us on Discord!https://discord.com/invite/RWZ7TaxAar

Do you know the true mission of the Church? In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands us to make disciples of all nations. However, many individuals and churches struggle to make true disciples that will establish His kingdom in the next generation. In this series, Pastor Greg Mohr shares how to identify and develop true disciples of Jesus, find godly mentors, and avoid common pitfalls in the discipleship process. Learn how to create a lasting impact and advance the Kingdom of God!

In today's Biblical Alert Podcast, we expose the relentless battle for hearts and minds in a world saturated by messages competing for our attention. With global advertising spending projected to reach staggering heights, believers are reminded that the greatest message is not the world's marketing, but the life-changing truth of the Gospel.As we celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, we reflect on the freedoms secured by America's founding documents and the even greater freedom found in Christ. Hear a firsthand report from a recent outreach mission in New York City, where thousands of U.S. Constitutions, Declarations of Independence, and Gospel booklets were distributed across city streets, subways, malls, the U.S. Open, and the 9/11 Memorial.Drawing from Ephesians 5, this episode is a powerful call for Christians to awaken from spiritual complacency, walk wisely, redeem the time, and resist the deception of the world, the flesh, and the devil. The days are evil, but God's people are called to shine the light of truth and boldly share the hope of the Gospel.Awake. Arise. Walk wisely. Redeem the time. The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

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I Am DivorcedIn this episode of Today's Biblical Alert, a simple encounter at a local dump sparks a deeper discussion about truth, responsibility, and the lasting impact of divorce. After meeting a man who openly shared both his testimony of salvation and the fact that he had been divorced, the speaker reflects on why certain life experiences leave such a profound mark on a person's story.The message explores the Christian responsibility to proclaim the whole counsel of God, not merely the subjects people are comfortable discussing. Drawing from Acts 20 and the example of the Apostle Paul, this episode challenges believers, pastors, and churches to speak clearly and lovingly about biblical truth, including difficult topics such as divorce and remarriage.As society often adopts a "need to know" mentality regarding important issues, this episode reminds listeners that God's Word provides guidance on the very matters that affect homes, children, churches, and nations. The call is simple yet urgent: declare the truth, speak it in love, and faithfully share what God says about the challenges people face every day.Key Topics:Biblical teaching on divorce and remarriageThe lasting effects of divorce on families and communitiesThe Christian's responsibility to teach the whole counsel of GodSpeaking truth with clarity, conviction, and loveThe importance of addressing difficult biblical subjectsScripture Reference: Acts 20Today's Biblical Alert encourages believers to stand firmly on God's Word and faithfully declare, "Thus saith the Lord."The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

In this episode of Today's Biblical Alert, the speaker explores the growing tendency to label difficult biblical topics as "political" rather than addressing them through the lens of Scripture. After a conversation with a veteran about faith, sin, and the state of the nation, the discussion turns to the difference between being patriotic and being political.The episode examines how some churches avoid controversial subjects by dismissing them as political issues, even when they involve clear biblical teachings. Using examples from church life, cultural changes, and the fading public understanding of events like 9/11, the speaker argues that Christians are called to stand firmly on God's Word regardless of public opinion.Drawing from passages such as 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 20:27, and Matthew 28:20, this message challenges pastors, teachers, and believers to preach and practice the full counsel of God rather than avoiding uncomfortable truths. The central question is: Are we allowing culture to define what is political, or are we allowing Scripture to define what is biblical?Keywords: Christian living, biblical preaching, faith and culture, patriotism, church leadership, Bible teaching, current events, Christian worldview, Today's Biblical Alert.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Join this channel to get access to exclusive members only videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTAVxA4dNBCoPdHhX9nnoQ/joinJoin Members Only On My Website. 7 day free trial. Save 25% when you choose an annual Membership plan. Cancel anytime:https://understandingrelationships.com/plansJoin Members Only on Spotify:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcoreywayne/subscribeHow domineering mothers & weak fathers make beta males who learn to be alpha.In this video coaching newsletter I discuss an email from a viewer who realizes how much his domineering mother and beta male father caused him to act weak and make poor choices. He's starting to recognize the wisdom in loving your family, but choosing your peers. He's also noticed how his friends have the same family dynamic that creates roadblocks to reaching your full potential.If you have not read my book, “How To Be A 3% Man” yet, that would be a good starting place for you. It is available in Kindle, iBook, Paperback, Hardcover or Audio Book format. If you don't have a Kindle device, you can download a free eReader app from Amazon so you can read my book on any laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet device. Kindle $9.99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $29.99 or Hardcover 49.99. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial or buy it for $19.95. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B01EIA86VC/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-057626&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_057626_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:http://amzn.to/1XKRtxdHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to-be-3-man-winning-heart/id948035350?mt=11&uo=6&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-be-a-3-man-unabridged/id1106013146?at=1l3vuUo&mt=3You can get my second book, “Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B07B3LCDKK/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-109399&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_109399_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/2TQV2XoHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353139487?mt=11&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353594955?mt=3&at=1l3vuUoYou can get my third book, “Quotes, Ruminations & Contemplations” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B0941XDDCJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-256995&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_256995_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/33K8VwFHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://books.apple.com/us/book/quotes-ruminations-contemplations/id1563102111?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ct=books_quotes%2C_ruminations_%26_contemplatio&ls=1

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) William discusses the truth about Purgatory and where it is found in numerous places in Sacred Scripture and was a universal belief in the Church from the beginning.

Episode 241 of the Black Dads Club Podcast covers fatherhood, Black culture, relationships, sports, entertainment, politics and the internet conversations everyone is arguing about this week.JOIN THE PATERON TODAY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE⁠Gavin and Pastor Mike open with a debate over whether Gavin could beat a former Division I women's basketball player, then get into the Lindsay Clancy trial, postpartum depression, jury duty and why Black men need to take civic participation seriously. The conversation shifts into parenting with a Dad Tip of the Week about listening to your children instead of always trying to correct them.The guys also discuss rap culture and street violence, DJ Akademiks, Nicki Minaj, Tyler Perry, Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley, plus Fat Joe and the ongoing debate over the N-word, Latino identity and what “Black” means culturally in America.TIMESTAMPS(04:52) – Lindsay Clancy Trial & the Black Juror and Postpartum Depression Debate - (20:27)– Fathers, Postpartum & Asking for Help - (25:29) – Dad Tip: Stop Talking & Listen to Your Kids - (35:30) – DJ Akademiks & Chicago Rap Coverage - (45:58) – Aaron Rodgers & Shailene Woodley Reflections - (49:14) – Fat Joe, the N-Word & Latino Identity - (01:20:59) – NFL Talk: Panthers, Lamar Jackson & More - (01:27:20) – The Pivot, Netflix, Ryan Clark & Brandon Marshall - (01:29:53) – Ben Shelton, Biracial Identity & Black CultureIf you enjoy honest conversations about Black fatherhood, Black men, parenting, culture, sports, relationships and current events, subscribe to Black Dads Club and share Episode 241.SUPPORT THE PODCASTSubscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us On: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit to #ASKADAD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.blackdadsclub.org/join-the-show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mike: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/pastormikewill/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/PastorMikeWill⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Gavin: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iam_gavinb/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/iAM_GAVINB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

One of the most tragic realities in modern Christianity is that many do not truly understand the Old Testament. Too often, it gets neglected and treated as an optional preamble to the New Testament. However, this collection of books, written over centuries and centuries, informed not only Jewish belief and practice but also pointed to the coming Messiah. These scriptures provided the foundation from which Jesus taught and the Apostles drew extensively. One of the core problems, I think, is that we fail to see the Old Testament narrative as our story. The people seem so distant and different from us, the circumstances almost alien, and the stories and characters confusing. We can, sadly, sometimes be a people with amnesia. An individual who can't access their memories changes; their personality and moods often aren't what they once were. Similarly, our biblical amnesia can mean that we start to change; our spiritual personality is off-center. Sandra Richter, an Old Testament scholar, puts it this way when addressing the consequences of us not understanding this part of Scripture. The first, and to me most heartbreaking, [problem] is that most Christians have not been taught that the Old Testament is their story. This has the consequence that, The Church does not know who she is, because she does not know who she was. I bring this up because this twelfth chapter of Hebrews contains some important, but often difficult, applications. If we dont understand where the author is coming from, we can misunderstand and misapply the principles this chapter gives us. So, I think it would be good to take stock of where weve come from. While we walk through Hebrews 12 together, please keep this in the back of your mind; you are in this story too. To make sure that we are grounded and ready for the applications this passage has in store for us, we need to do some review. Hebrews was originally written as a letter, potentially as a transcription of a sermon, to Jewish Christians in the middle of the 1st century. It was written primarily to show four things: Jesus is preeminent above all things Jesus is the fulfillment of Gods promises Jesus established a new and better covenant Offer a warning against falling away from Jesus Said a different way: Jesus is better than anything, because He is God Therefore, Jesus could fulfill all of Gods promises Therefore, Jesus satisfied the old covenant and made a better one Therefore, we should cling to Jesus because He is our only hope Remember how this letter opens. It starts by pointing to just how much better Jesus is. 1:1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He upholds the universe by the word of His power. (Heb 1:1-3a) Ultimately, Jesus is better than everything else because He is God. He radiates Gods glory and is the exact imprint of His nature. The universe was created through Him and is upheld by Him. The letter then goes on to unpack how Jesus is better than anything else the Hebrew people have encountered as the chosen people of God. Were going to fly through this, but please refer back to Shauns sermons if youd like to dive deeper into any of these. According to the text, Jesus is better than: The prophets (1:1-3) The angels (1:4-14; 2:5-9) Moses (3:1-6) The Land of Promise and Joshua (4:1-8) The Sabbath Rest (4:8-13) The Levitical Priesthood (4:14-5:6; 7) The Old Covenant (8:1-13) The Tabernacle and Temple (9:1-10) The Sacrificial System (9:11-10:18) Thats quite a list! And I want us to pause and recognize how revolutionary this was for the people of the time. This would be similar to somebody coming into our church and saying, Im better than Calvin or Luther. In fact, Im greater than Paul, John, Matthew, and the rest of the apostles. I am better than a church service. Even more, Im elevated above baptism and the Lord's Supper. I know Wyomingites can be a reserved bunch, but Im pretty sure there would be a riot. When Jesus stepped into history, was born of a virgin, died a criminals death, and then rose in grand victory, He defied all 1st-century Jewish expectations of the Messiah and, indeed, the entire notion of what it meant to be Gods people. But it goes even further! The author of Hebrews not only gives us this grand language about Jesus being really awesome (thats a technical theological word, by the way), but also explains how Jesus fulfills Gods promises made in prophecy. No other New Testament book has a higher density of Old Testament quotations than Hebrews. The author constantly points back to the prophets who promised a Messiah to save both Israel and the world. We see that Jesus would: Become incarnate as a human (2:5-8) Be a priest outside of the Levitical priesthood (5:6) Establish a new covenant (8:6-12) Do away with the sacrificial system (10:5-7) Die on a cross (12:2) These are just a few examples, but they get us to the heart of the matter. The author is trying to get his audience to see that Jesus is the one theyve been waiting for, the one of promise. He lived the perfect and sinless life that they could not, and yet died the death that they deserved. Put in more personal terms, Jesus lived the perfect and sinless life that I cannot, and yet He died the death that I deserve. This gave Him the ability to satisfy the Old Covenant on our behalf, pay our penalty, and then rise to new life, conquer death, and make a way for us to enter again into the presence of God. Hebrews tells us of this new covenant. 6 But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion to look for a second. ... 12 For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more. 13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. (8:6-7, 12-13) Brothers and sisters, there could be no better news than this. Because of Jesus, our sins are no longer remembered, and we receive Gods mercy. We no longer stand condemned by the Law, but have been restored to a relationship with the living God. Remember, this is the story of all Gods people. Try as we might to live up to the Law, we cannot. But Jesus did. And then He ushered in a new covenant. But we must be careful, however. The author also has warnings for us. You can hear this writer's pleading to his readers in the opening of the second chapter. 2:1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. (Heb 2:1-4) Pay attention! the author is shouting. Dont drift away! Look at what happened in Israels past when they walked away from God and tried to forge their own path. Remember the golden calf. Remember the exile in Babylon. Jesus rose and spoke to us! Hear how many people testified about what they saw. Remember the miracles. We have a better covenant now! Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Consider what happened to those who ignored the old covenant. What will happen to us now if we neglect the better covenant? We still hear the author's plea nearly 2,000 years later. Dont let go. Whatever you do, dont let go of Jesus. You can write this progression of thought as a formula. Remember it; I promise it will be important later on. Jesus is better

This episode draws on three quotes from the book Reaching Your Child's Heart by Juan and Jeanine Sanchez and discusses their value for fatherhood.00:00 Introduction2:30 Quote 17:27 Quote 215:30 Quote 3

Jason Powell has served in public schools for over 20 years. During that time, he has seen and experienced the impact fathers have on their children and families. In this episode, host Joshua Fitchett sits down with Jason Powell to gain insight into the vital role fathers play in raising their own kids.00:00 Intro & Background03:20 Changes in students06:10 Consistency in students10:30 How fatherhood changed you12:30 What is not beneficial to kids?14:10 When dads miss out17:30 Importance of homework19:45 Tablets21:00 Personal Electronic Devices23:15 Social Media25:10 Helpful Media27:35 Pressures32:20 Extracurricular Activities38:48 One Final Word

In this powerful episode of Biblical Alert, the host reflects on the life-changing events of September 11, 2001, sharing firsthand experiences from Washington, D.C. during the attacks and recounting the urgent journey to transport a stroke-stricken preacher across the country when all flights were grounded. Remembering the overwhelming display of American patriotism that united the nation in the aftermath of 9/11, he draws a parallel to the spiritual battles facing America today.The discussion examines concerns about modern political, cultural, and moral challenges, while calling Christians to remain steadfast in their faith. Emphasizing the transforming power of salvation through Jesus Christ, this message challenges believers to stand apart from worldly influences and visibly reflect the life-changing work of God in their daily lives. Just as patriotism was evident across America after 9/11, the host argues that authentic Christian faith should be unmistakable to those around us.Topics Covered:Personal memories and lessons from 9/11Faith, patriotism, and national identityContemporary challenges facing AmericaThe power of salvation through Jesus ChristLiving a transformed Christian lifeWhy believers should be visibly different from the worldA passionate and thought-provoking message encouraging Christians to boldly live out their faith and demonstrate the life-changing power of the Gospel.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Pinel’s work is considered the precursor to psychiatry. In the late 18th century, he overhauled the asylum system of Paris with his groundbreaking ideas about mental health. Research: Bicêtre Hospital. https://hopital-bicetre.aphp.fr/lhopital Boullerne, A.I., et al. “The origins and early history of neurochemistry and its societies.” Journal of Neurochemistry. 152: 8-28. 2020.  https://doi.org/10.1111/jnc.14839 Chambers, William. “Chambers' Edinburgh journal.” Vol. 11-132. 1849. London. William Orr. https://archive.org/details/chambersedinburg1112cham/page/n179/mode/2up Charland, Louis C. 2018. “Lost in Myth, Lost in Translation: Philippe Pinel’s 1809 Medico-Philosophical Treatise on Mental Alienation.” International Journal of Mental Health 47 (3): 245–49. doi:10.1080/00207411.2018.1483053. Gallaher, John G. and Paul Stewart. “Fall of Robespierre.” EBSCO. 2023. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/fall-robespierre Hewitt, Jessie. “Gender and the Founding ‘Fathers’ of French Psychiatry.” Institutionalizing Gender: Madness, the Family, and Psychiatric Power in Nineteenth-Century France, Cornell University Press, 2020, pp. 19–42. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7591/j.ctv136c5pw.5 Huneman, Philippe. “Writing the Case—Pinel as Psychiatrist.” Republics of Letters: A Journal for the Study of Knowledge, Politics, and the Arts 3, no. 2 ( January 15, 2014): http://arcade.stanford.edu/rofl/writing-case -pinel-psychiatrist. KAVKA, JEROME. “PINEL’S CONCEPTION OF THE PSYCHOPATHIC STATE: An Historical Critique.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, vol. 23, no. 5, 1949, pp. 461–68. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44442272 Kendler, Kenneth S. “Philippe Pinel and the foundations of modern psychiatric nosology.” Psychological medicine vol. 50,16 (2020): 2667-2672. doi:10.1017/S0033291720004183 Lakritz, Kenneth, MD. “Michel Foucault’s Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason.” Psychiatric Times. Vol. 26, no. 6. June 4, 2009. https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/michel-foucaults-madness-and-civilization-history-insanity-age-reason Paradowski, Robert J., PhD. “Philippe Pinel.” EBSCO. 2024. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/health-and-medicine/philippe-pinel Pearce, J.M.S. “The beginnings of humane psychiatry: Pinel and the Tukes.” Hektoen International. June 4, 2020. https://hekint.org/2020/06/04/the-beginnings-of-humane-psychiatry-pinel-and-the-tukes/ Pinel, Philippe. Tr. by Gordon Hickish, David Healy, Louis C. Charland. “MEDICO-PHILOSOPHICAL TREATISE ON MENTAL ALIENATION.” Wiley-Blackwell. 2008. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/9780470712238.fmatter Pinel, Philippe. “A Treatise on Insanity … “ Sheffield. W. Todd. 1806. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_4snWNO1lETAC/page/n7/mode/2up Pinel, Philippe. “A Treatise on Insanity.” New York : Published under the auspices of the Library of the New York Academy of Medicine by Hafner Pub. Co. 1962. Accessed online: https://archive.org/details/treatiseoninsani0000pine/page/n1/mode/2up Weiner, D B. “Philippe Pinel's "Memoir on Madness" of December 11, 1794: a fundamental text of modern psychiatry.” The American journal of psychiatry. vol. 149,6 (1992): 725-32. doi:10.1176/ajp.149.6.725 Weissmann, Gerald. “Citizen Pinel and the Madman at Bellevue.” The FASEB Journal. May 1, 2008. https://faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1096/fj.08-0501ufm WILLIAMS, ELIZABETH A. “Stomach and Psyche: Eating, Digestion, and Mental Illness in the Medicine of Philippe Pinel.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, vol. 84, no. 3, 2010, pp. 358–86. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44448968 WOODS, EVELYN A., and ERIC T. CARLSON. “THE PSYCHIATRY OF PHILIPPE PINEL.” Bulletin of the History of Medicine, vol. 35, no. 1, 1961, pp. 14–25. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/44446761 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where busyness is often celebrated, one of the greatest gifts a father can give his children is something money can't buy: his presence. Being a father isn't simply about providing financially. It isn't enough to put food on the table, pay the bills, and make sure your children have what they need materially.    Fathers are called to be actively involved in the lives of their children—to know them, listen to them, guide them, teach them, and love them.   Deuteronomy 6:6–7 reminds parents to teach God's truth to their children throughout everyday life. That means discipleship doesn't happen only at church or during a formal family Bible study.    It happens in the car, around the dinner table, while working together, during conversations, and in the ordinary moments of everyday life.   Featuring Josiah Jones  

This week, Rob preaches on Genesis 32 with an emphasis on Jacob's wrestling with God. In his wrestling, Jacob realized that God is all that he needs. Let us learn to make our days count for the Lord, and live each day for Him.

What if Pirkei Avot has a bigger story to tell? In this episode, Rabbi Marc Katz sits down with Joseph G. Rosenstein to discuss Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers): The Big Picture (Academic Studies Press, 2026), a fresh approach to one of Judaism's most beloved collections of rabbinic wisdom.The 123 teachings of Pirkei Avot often seem to jump from one subject to another: Torah study, ethics, the afterlife, relationships, leadership, and the responsibilities of living a meaningful Jewish life. Rosenstein argues that beneath this seemingly disconnected collection is a larger conceptual framework. Instead of following the mishnayot in their traditional order, he groups them by theme, revealing connections that can be easy to miss when each teaching is studied on its own.The result is a new way of seeing Pirkei Avot—not as a collection of isolated aphorisms, but as a coherent work that reflects how Judaism was reshaped in the generations following the destruction of the Temple. Rosenstein also turns the book's ethical teachings into 90 concrete principles for living, organized into 16 themes and accompanied by kavvanot, short meditations designed to help readers put those ideas into practice.Together, Rosenstein and Katz explore what Pirkei Avot is really trying to teach, why its teachings were assembled the way they were, and what happens when ancient rabbinic wisdom is read not simply as something to study, but as a guide for how to live.About the GuestJoseph G. Rosenstein is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rutgers University. In addition to his careers in mathematics and mathematics education, he has written extensively on Jewish prayer and thought. He is the author of Reflections on Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers): Not Just What My Rebbe Taught Me and has published the traditional-yet-unconventional prayer books Siddur Eit Ratzon and Machzor Eit Ratzon – Memorable Verses in the Torah. His website, joerosenstein.com, reflects his wide-ranging work in mathematics, education, and Jewish life.About the HostRabbi Marc Katz is the rabbi of Temple Ner Tamid and the author of several books on Jewish thought and the Talmud including Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life (JPS). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if Pirkei Avot has a bigger story to tell? In this episode, Rabbi Marc Katz sits down with Joseph G. Rosenstein to discuss Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers): The Big Picture (Academic Studies Press, 2026), a fresh approach to one of Judaism's most beloved collections of rabbinic wisdom. The 123 teachings of Pirkei Avot often seem to jump from one subject to another: Torah study, ethics, the afterlife, relationships, leadership, and the responsibilities of living a meaningful Jewish life. Rosenstein argues that beneath this seemingly disconnected collection is a larger conceptual framework. Instead of following the mishnayot in their traditional order, he groups them by theme, revealing connections that can be easy to miss when each teaching is studied on its own. The result is a new way of seeing Pirkei Avot—not as a collection of isolated aphorisms, but as a coherent work that reflects how Judaism was reshaped in the generations following the destruction of the Temple. Rosenstein also turns the book's ethical teachings into 90 concrete principles for living, organized into 16 themes and accompanied by kavvanot, short meditations designed to help readers put those ideas into practice. Together, Rosenstein and Katz explore what Pirkei Avot is really trying to teach, why its teachings were assembled the way they were, and what happens when ancient rabbinic wisdom is read not simply as something to study, but as a guide for how to live. About the Guest Joseph G. Rosenstein is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Rutgers University. In addition to his careers in mathematics and mathematics education, he has written extensively on Jewish prayer and thought. He is the author of Reflections on Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers): Not Just What My Rebbe Taught Me and has published the traditional-yet-unconventional prayer books Siddur Eit Ratzon and Machzor Eit Ratzon – Memorable Verses in the Torah. His website, joerosenstein.com, reflects his wide-ranging work in mathematics, education, and Jewish life. About the Host Rabbi Marc Katz is the rabbi of Temple Ner Tamid and the author of several books on Jewish thought and the Talmud including Yochanan's Gamble: Judaism's Pragmatic Approach to Life (JPS). Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's Festive Friday with a heartwarming holiday wedding comedy!ABOUT FATHERS OF THE BRIDE: A YULETIDE WEDDING COMEDYLeo and Rich, Michelle's two dads, are organizing their yearly Christmas bash when they learn their daughter Michelle is getting married but initially wants to skip the ceremony. Amidst the holiday chaos, her dads persuade Michelle to opt for a grand wedding instead.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR FATHERS OF THE BRIDE: A YULETIDE WEDDING COMEDYMay 27, 2025 | StreamingCAST & CREW OF FATHERS OF THE BRIDE: A YULETIDE WEDDING COMEDYDirector: Paul HartWriters: Bruce L. Hart, Paul HartCast:Bruce L. Hart as RichPeter Szeliga as LeoBRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSISMichelle and Marc are in love! And they just got engaged! So Michelle FaceTimes her dads, Leo and Rich. At first they're excited for her but then they find out that they aren't going to have a big wedding ceremony. They get over that pretty quick but everyone else that they tell is real mad.Leo and Rich didn't have a big wedding and Rich kind of regrets that. So he calls Michelle and says that he'd be happy to plan the whole thing, he just doesn't want her to regret not having a wedding. She reluctantly agrees and quickly regrets it. It's a lot and they almost instantly regret not just eloping. While all this is going on, Leo and Rich are also planning the company Christmas party and it's looking like they might have to cancel this which leads to a massive fight between the two of them at a friend's party. And then they get in a huge argument with Aunt Angela because she's being too overbearing and of course that leads to her feelings getting hurt. And Leo and Rich end up getting in a fight too. Everyone makes up and they get good news - they got a big client!They decide to actually listen to Michelle and Marc and just have a small ceremony at their house. And while they're at it, Leo and Rich are going to have a wedding too. A double wedding! Both couples kiss and they celebrate together. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fitz and Lord Golden are still not getting along. It's been a few days and he's feeling morose and decides to gather his students. Fitz Skills out to call Dutiful and Thick to the tower where they meet for the first time. After the first lesson, Fitz is called away to eavesdrop on a meeting between Chade, Queen Kettricken, and Swift.  We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.

As America approaches the 25th anniversary of 9/11, disturbing questions arise about fear, intimidation, and the cultural challenges facing communities today. In this episode, we examine a troubling encounter in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where a young man and his coworkers were unexpectedly confronted by a group of men whose aggressive words and actions left them shaken and fearful. The emotional aftermath was so profound that even his mother was met only with, "I can't talk about it. Give me time to think."Through firsthand accounts and reflection, we explore themes of intimidation, religious expression, public confrontation, and the uncertainty many Americans feel in these perilous times. As the nation remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, this conversation considers what it means to remain vigilant, courageous, and grounded in faith amid growing tensions and cultural change.Join us for a thoughtful discussion on current events, personal experiences, and the enduring truth found in Scripture: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

“There Is An ‘I' in idolatry.” We think that idolatry is something only pagan cultures practice. But idolatry has permeated human cultures since creation, and many people, including Christians, struggle with it. Why? Because idolatry springs from our focus on self.Frothy Thoughts with the Truth BaristaVisit HighBeam Ministry, The Truth BaristaCheck out the Frothy Thoughts Blog!Check out The Truth Barista Books!Check out The Truth Barista YouTube Channel!

Preached at the FLOW SUNDAY SERVICE at the FLOW Studio, 21st JUNE 2026

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) William discusses the African Early Fathers of the Church including Tertullian, Saint Cyprian of Carthage, Origen of Alexandria, Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Saint Cyril of Alexandria, and  Lactantius

Welcome to Day 2946 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2946 – Theology Thursday – Sirach and the Fight for Israel's Soul Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2946 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2946 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com.  Sirach and the Fight for Israel's Soul. The Book of Sirach stands at a turning point in the history of Israel. After the conquests of Alexander the Great, the ancient world changed forever. Greek culture, language, philosophy, and civic life spread across the Near East with remarkable speed. This cultural tide carried enormous pressure, because Hellenism was not simply a set of interesting ideas. It was a full identity system that sought to redefine what it meant to be human. In this environment, many Jews abandoned the covenant, believing that Greek customs offered a path to prosperity, prestige, and modernity. Sirach emerges from this crisis as a call to renewed loyalty to Yahweh. It confronts the seductive promises of Hellenism and offers a vision of wisdom anchored in the covenant rather than the philosophies of the nations. The first segment is: What Hellenism Was. Hellenism reshaped the world by promoting a single cultural framework grounded in the Greek language and the ideals of classical Greece. It elevated philosophical schools like the Stoics and Epicureans. It introduced gymnasiums that celebrated physical excellence, public honor, and the pursuit of fame. It established theaters that portrayed Greek mythology as the universal story of humanity. It encouraged participation in Greek civic life, which often required honoring Greek gods and adopting Greek moral values. This cultural system promised enlightenment and unity, presenting itself as the natural next step for any society wishing to progress. It was attractive because it offered social mobility and respect in a world where power had shifted decisively toward Greek norms. The second segment is: Why Hellenism Threatened Israel For Israel, the spread of Hellenism created a direct conflict with the covenant. Greek philosophy grounded virtue in human reason rather than in obedience to the God of Abraham. Greek athletics celebrated the human body in ways that clashed with Jewish modesty and purity laws. Greek civic rituals often involved sacrifices or festivals to the Greek gods. Even the Greek language and educational system encouraged a worldview that placed human achievement at the center rather than Yahweh. Many young Jews saw Hellenism as sophisticated and forward-looking. They wanted to join the gymnasium, study philosophy, adopt Greek names, and climb the social ladder. This was not a casual interest. It required abandoning parts of Jewish identity. Circumcision was mocked as barbaric. Loyalty to Yahweh was treated as narrow-minded. The pressure to assimilate was immense. The third segment is: The Jewish Conflict Under Hellenistic Pressure. This cultural tension fractured Jewish society. A group later known as the Hasidim resisted assimilation and insisted on faithfulness to the covenant. Other Jews, particularly those in positions of power, embraced Hellenism as the path to political and social advancement. Competition between these groups intensified until it eventually set the stage for the crisis under Antiochus IV. Even before that explosion, the conflict was already reshaping daily life in Jerusalem. The Book of Sirach comes from this period when assimilation was growing rapidly, and the faithful needed clear guidance to resist it. The fourth segment is: Sirach as Resistance Literature. Sirach is not merely a collection of sayings. It is a deliberate pushback against the cultural takeover of Hellenism. Ben Sira confronts the idea that wisdom can be defined by human intellect or philosophical speculation. He insists that the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom and that true understanding comes only through covenant obedience. This stands in sharp contrast with Greek philosophical traditions that grounded virtue in reason, logic, or the disciplined human will. Sirach places humility at the center of wisdom in a world that celebrated fame, glory, and self-elevation. Sirach counters Greek ideals by teaching that wisdom begins with awe before the Creator, not with human insight. He rebukes the pursuit of honor for its own sake, warns against the destructive power of pride, and emphasizes the holiness of marriage, family, and righteous speech in a culture that glorified pleasure, ambition, and the art of persuasive rhetoric. The fifth segment is: Sirach's Strategy for Preserving Israel. Ben Sira sought to form a community capable of resisting assimilation. He taught that honoring parents was not merely good manners but a foundation of covenant life. He linked generosity to trust in God rather than to Greek ideals of civic virtue. He rooted ethics in the commandments, not in philosophical debates. He warned against false friendships and manipulative speech, both of which characterized political life in Hellenistic cities. Every part of his instruction was aimed at creating a resilient identity grounded in Yahweh rather than the prestige of Greek culture. Sirach's approach was simple and profound. If Israel remained faithful in daily life, it would remain faithful in moments of crisis. If Israel treasured humility, purity, and obedience, the temptations of Hellenism would lose their appeal. His wisdom was not abstract. It was a way of life designed to protect the covenant community. The sixth segment is: The Praise of the Fathers as Cultural Warfare. Chapters 44 through 50 form one of the most deliberate acts of cultural resistance in ancient Jewish literature. Greek culture filled the world with heroic narratives that celebrated men who were born from unions between gods and human women. Figures like Achilles, Heracles, Perseus, and Helen were remembered as half divine beings whose power, stature, and physical prowess exceeded normal human limits. They were not described as towering giants like the Titans or the Gigantes, but ancient writers often portrayed them as unusually large, strong, or imposing when compared with ordinary people of their time. Their scale and abilities placed them within the same broad category of divine human hybrids that the Bible associates with the Nephilim, even if their size was not monstrous. Ben Sira understood what these stories represented. The Greek heroic tradition did not simply offer entertaining myths. It offered an identity system rooted in beings connected to the spiritual rebellion described in Genesis. Their greatness was measured through violence, pride, sensuality, and the pursuit of glory. Their stories shaped the imagination of those who admired them and encouraged the moral values at the heart of Hellenistic culture. Sirach responded by presenting a different lineage of greatness. Instead of exalting demigods, he lifted up Enoch, who walked with God, Abraham, who trusted God, Moses, who confronted empires, Aaro,n who guarded holiness, Phinehas, who defended purity, Davi,d who shepherded Israel, and Elija,h who opposed idolatry. These were faithful humans rather than hybrids born of rebellious spirits. They represented humility, obedience, covenant identity, and devotion to Yahweh. In doing this, Ben Sira declared that Israel did not need the myths of the nations to define true greatness. Israel already had a sacred history rooted in the work of the Most High. The Praise of the Fathers was therefore an act of cultural warfare. It rejected the spiritual corruption behind Greek heroic tradition and replaced it with a godly vision of strength and virtue. The seventh segment is: How Sirach Shaped the World of Jesus. When Jesus walked the hills of Galilee, the struggle between faithfulness and Hellenism was still shaping Jewish life. The moral vocabulary promoted by Sirach influenced the world in which Jesus taught. Many of His teachings on generosity, integrity, humility, and wise...

Preached at the FLOW SUNDAY SERVICE at the FLOW Studio, 21st JUNE 2026

Jim O'Day and Mike Hernon from the Messy Family Project discuss the importance of protecting children from the dangers of technology and pornography, the role of fathers in guiding their sons, and how to foster authentic masculinity rooted in faith and virtue. The greatest defense our kids have is us A smartphone is a loaded weapon in our kids' hands God is attracted to our weakness

Thursday, September 10 on Urban Forum Northwest:Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF). Kent WAAzziem Underwood, Chair, Seattle King County NAACP Political Action Committee.Antoinett Atkins, Advocacy Director, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle.Hayward Evans, president, Seattle King County NAACP.Shaude' Moore, president, Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition.Cathie and Larry Wilmore of Fathers and Sons Together (FAST).Corey Perkins, from C-Me Men's Group.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archivedprograms and relevant information. Like us on Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if becoming a healthier leader at home doesn't require a major overhaul, but simply a two-degree shift? High-capacity leaders know how to solve problems, make decisions, and get things done. But the skills that make you effective at work don't always translate at home. That's because your greatest strengths, like your drive, capacity, and ability to fix things, can keep you from slowing down, listening, and connecting with the biggest fans under your roof. In this episode, Dr. Josh explores how small relational shifts can change the way you lead in your marriage and family. He also provides small, practical, two-degree shifts that can change the trajectory of your family and the atmosphere of your home. You don't need a 90-degree turn. You just need two degrees. *Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for $100 off your timepiece! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 The 2-Degree Shift That Changes Everything 1:30 Why High-Capacity Leaders Struggle at Home 2:28 You Don't Need a 90-Degree Turn4:38 The Rubber Band That Changed How I Parent8:00 The Three Most Important Words You Can Use in Your Home9:30 Why Leadership at Work Doesn't Translate at Home11:10 From the Pain Cycle to the Peace Cycle13:50 How to Pay Attention to Your Unrealized Emotions21:00 The 2-Degree Shift That's Gold for Your Children 22:45 The Most Powerful Two-Degree Shift for Your Marriage 24:05 Find Your “Adirondack Chair” Moment 25:15 Pick One Shift. Practice It for 30 Days Show Notes: Looking for one-on-one coaching to be famous at home? https://www.famousathome.com/individualcoachingMen, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort. Starts Jan. 2027. Seats are limited. https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4cm9mRS Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

The government has announced plans to require smartphones and tablets to block people from taking, sharing or viewing nude images by default, with adults able to switch the protection off after verifying their age. BBC Senior Technology Reporter Chris Vallance explains how it could work, while Soma Sara, founder of sexual violence campaign group, Everyone's Invited, tells us if it could protect young people from pressure, coercion and abuse.England Rugby's Red Roses will be taking part in a major international tournament throughout September and October. But one of the biggest conversations ahead of the WXV Global series is around changes to the size of the equipment. World Rugby will be trialling a smaller ball throughout the tournament. This ball is 3% smaller than the standard size used at elite level for men and women. The changes have had mixed reviews with some saying they are better designed for women to use, while others are concerned about the harm this could do to the image of the Women's game. Rocky Clark, former Rugby Union player and world cup winning red rose and CEO of Women in Sport, Stephanie Hilborne discuss the impact both on and off the pitch.The second in our series Daddy Issues where we look at the impact on women of having an absent father in their lives. On Monday we heard from Julie who didn't know her father's identity throughout her life. But what if your father has been present throughout your life - but then became absent due to an illness like dementia. How to navigate that? Hayley was the apple of her father's eye: “We were joined at the hip.” Her father Tony was formally diagnosed three years ago and lives with Hayley, her partner and their blended family. She has been documenting their journey on Instagram as a way of finding support for herself and helping other carers. Reporter Jo Morris went to meet them at the family home in Somerset. Singer songwriter Phoebe Bridgers made her Venice Film Festival debut this week. The topic of conversation around her red carpet appearance was not her role as an actor or her Gucci skirt but her visible leg hair. Body hair on the red carpet is often a hot topic - many will remember the furore over Julia Roberts's armpit hair at the premier of Notting Hill in 1999. But why are we still so bothered when a woman chooses not to wax or shave? Journalist Eilidh Doran has written about not always shaving herself and joins Nuala to discuss.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Simon Richardson

What would it take to build a family that lasts for 250 years? In this episode, Steven Manuel and Mark Parrett unpack the lessons from an Abrahamic Boot Camp where fathers gathered to think differently about work, wealth, faith, health, and generational family legacy. The conversation explores what it means to build a 250-year family—not simply by accumulating wealth, but by creating a family culture capable of passing the baton from one generation to the next. They discuss biblical work, generational wealth, marriage, male brotherhood, family vision, physical health, and the responsibility fathers have to prepare their children and grandchildren for the future. You'll also hear the fascinating math behind long-term wealth, why culture may matter more than financial sophistication, what the founding fathers understood about building for “ourselves and our posterity,” and why you may never personally see the fruit of what you're building. Covered in this episode: • How to build a family legacy that lasts for generations• What a 250-year family actually looks like• The biblical purpose of work and why fathers are called to work• How family culture determines whether generational wealth survives• The connection between marriage and long-term family wealth• Why fathers need strong male friendships and brotherhood• How to create a family vision that reaches beyond your lifetime• The mathematics of building generational wealth over 250 years• Why physical health is part of your family's “capital”• What the founding fathers can teach us about thinking generationally• How to pass the baton to your children and grandchildren• Why you may never see the fruit of what you're building If you're a Christian father who wants to think beyond the next five years and build something your great-grandchildren can inherit, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Abraham's Wallet and share this episode with another father who needs to start thinking multi-generationally. Chapters (00:00:01) - Abrahamic Boot Camp(00:01:37) - Boot Camp Recap(00:04:08) - Favorite Moments From The Weekend(00:12:33) - Disc Golfing With Hippies(00:13:02) - Favorite Moment Of The Camping(00:19:48) - Mark Levin: 250 Year Money(00:23:49) - Does It Ruin the Family Wealth?(00:34:20) - Amino and Vijay's Talk(00:41:26) - Vinay At The Fitness(00:42:50) - Abraham's Wallet: Future Plans(00:46:56) - A Taste of the DC WeekendHelp us equip more biblical bosses!: https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

Fear, Evil, and the Need for God's TruthIn this episode, we examine the powerful promise of Psalm 91:5: "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day." As believers face a world filled with disturbing headlines and moral confusion, God's Word reminds us where true security is found.We discuss shocking examples of human wickedness, including the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal involving the theft and illegal sale of donated body parts, and reflect on what such acts reveal about the fallen nature of mankind. We also touch on ongoing debates surrounding the remembrance of September 11 and the importance of truth, justice, and accountability in public life.Through a biblical lens, this episode explores the reality of evil, the condition of the human heart, and the hope found in God's righteous judgment and sovereign protection. Join us as we seek wisdom, courage, and faith in uncertain times.Scripture Focus: Psalm 91:5Key Topics:God's protection in troubling timesFear versus faithThe reality of evil in societyThe Harvard body-parts scandal9/11 remembrance and public discourseGod's justice and the need for salvationTune in for a thought-provoking biblical perspective on today's headlines and the enduring truth of God's Word.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

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Journey through the spiritual and historical foundations of America in this thought-provoking episode. From the bold vision of leaders such as John Jay and Benjamin Franklin to the revolutionary words of the Declaration of Independence, we explore how faith, liberty, and self-government became woven into the nation's identity.The conversation traces the enduring belief that human rights are endowed by God and examines how those ideals shaped the American experiment. The story then turns to Western North Carolina and the Cherokee people, highlighting the remarkable achievements of Sequoyah, whose Cherokee syllabary transformed literacy among the Cherokee Nation. We also explore the work of missionary Samuel Worcester and Cherokee leader Elias Boudinot, whose efforts helped bring the written word, newspapers, and Scripture to Cherokee communities.Blending American history, Christian faith, and the powerful story of the Cherokee language, this episode reflects on the role of faith in shaping both a nation and a people, while celebrating the enduring message of hope found in the Gospel.Topics Covered:The faith influences behind America's foundingThe Declaration of Independence and God-given rightsThe American journey of liberty and self-governmentSequoyah and the creation of the Cherokee syllabaryEarly Cherokee literacy and publishingSamuel Worcester, Elias Boudinot, and Cherokee Scripture translationSharing the Gospel in Western North CarolinaFaith, history, and cultural heritage in AmericaThe Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

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Send us Fan MailIn this homily, we reflect on Christ's parable of the wedding feast and the invitation God continually extends to each of us.The King prepares a great banquet and invites His people to come, yet many refuse. Some are simply too preoccupied with the ordinary things of life, while others violently reject those who bring the invitation. In the same way, God calls us into communion with Him—but He does not force us to respond.How often does God invite us to prayer, to worship, to serve another person, to repent, or simply to spend time in His presence, only for us to decide that something else is more important?But accepting the invitation is only part of the Christian life. Christ's parable ends with the mysterious image of the wedding garment. The Fathers speak of this garment as love and virtue, but we can also understand it as being “clothed with Christ.”The Christian life requires us daily to put off the old man—our selfishness, passions, and fallen desires—and to put on the new man in Christ. We are called not merely to enter the Church, but to be transformed by the grace of the Holy Spirit until we can say with St. Paul:“It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” — Galatians 2:20God is generous. He continues to seek us, call us, and invite us into communion with Him. The question is how we will respond—and whether we will allow Him to transform us.Christ is in our midst! #OrthodoxChristianity #OrthodoxChurch #Orthodoxy #OCA #JesusChrist #WeddingFeast #WeddingGarment #ClothedWithChrist #PutOnChrist #KingdomOfHeaven #Gospel #OrthodoxHomily #OrthodoxSermon #ChristianLife #ChristianLiving #Faith #Repentance #Transformation #Theosis #HolySpirit #Prayer #Discipleship #Salvation #Galatians220 #Love #Virtue #StInnocentOrthodoxChurch #MaconGA Website @ https://www.st-innocent.orgInstagram @ https://www.instagram.com/st.innocentchurch/Facebook @ https://fb.me/SaintInnocentMaconGeorgia Help Support St. Innocent Orthodox Church @ https://onrealm.org/siocmacon/-/form/give/now

How do you actually discipline your kids without yelling? It is one of the most exhausting, quietly discouraging challenges of parenting, and Pastor Brandon says almost every Christian parent lands in one of two ditches. He walks the church through the third way that Scripture actually teaches, and it will change how you show up in your own home this week.This sermon comes from a Broadcast Sunday at Alliance Church, joining all three campuses (Appleton, Hortonville, and Neenah) around Ephesians 6:1 through 4. Children, obey your parents in the Lord. And then Paul turns straight to the dads. Fathers, do not exasperate your children. Instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.Pastor Brandon opens by pointing out that the gospel is the great equalizer. Every believer has equal standing before God, regardless of age, status, income, or role. In Christ, father and son are actually brothers. But that gospel equality does not erase household authority. Kids still need mom and dad to be the parents. Kids need to hear you say the word no and stick to it.Then Pastor Brandon narrows in on why God specifically addresses fathers here. Dads have their hand on the thermostat of the household. Dads set the spiritual and emotional temperature of the home. And dads tend to blow this one of two ways. They abdicate their authority (checked out, disengaged, absent even when they are physically home) or they abuse their authority (harsh, cold, explosive, controlling). Both are sin. The gospel offers a third way. Authority exercised with love.He calls this firm but warm. Firm without warm exasperates kids. Warm without firm turns them into a train with no tracks. Firm and warm together is exactly how the Father parents us. Exodus 34:6 says God is gracious and merciful, abounding in steadfast love, and slow to anger.He also names the honest struggle. Godly parenting takes discipline of the parent, not just the child. If you let your emotions drive your discipline, you will exasperate your child. If you never admit when you are wrong, you will end up with bitter kids. Most discipleship is caught, not taught. You cannot give your kids what you are not getting from God.Pastor Brandon closes with a painting called The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner. A tired dad, home from an honest day's work, patiently teaching his son. The kid does not have much, but he has everything that matters. That is what Jesus opened up for us. He gave up his own seat with the Father so that we could climb into the Father's lap and receive the firm but warm love that reshapes everything.If you are a parent tired of losing it, or an adult still processing your own upbringing, or someone learning what God as Father is actually like, this teaching is worth every minute.

How do you actually discipline your kids without yelling? It is one of the most exhausting, quietly discouraging challenges of parenting, and Pastor Brandon says almost every Christian parent lands in one of two ditches. He walks the church through the third way that Scripture actually teaches, and it will change how you show up in your own home this week.This sermon comes from a Broadcast Sunday at Alliance Church, joining all three campuses (Appleton, Hortonville, and Neenah) around Ephesians 6:1 through 4. Children, obey your parents in the Lord. And then Paul turns straight to the dads. Fathers, do not exasperate your children. Instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.Pastor Brandon opens by pointing out that the gospel is the great equalizer. Every believer has equal standing before God, regardless of age, status, income, or role. In Christ, father and son are actually brothers. But that gospel equality does not erase household authority. Kids still need mom and dad to be the parents. Kids need to hear you say the word no and stick to it.Then Pastor Brandon narrows in on why God specifically addresses fathers here. Dads have their hand on the thermostat of the household. Dads set the spiritual and emotional temperature of the home. And dads tend to blow this one of two ways. They abdicate their authority (checked out, disengaged, absent even when they are physically home) or they abuse their authority (harsh, cold, explosive, controlling). Both are sin. The gospel offers a third way. Authority exercised with love.He calls this firm but warm. Firm without warm exasperates kids. Warm without firm turns them into a train with no tracks. Firm and warm together is exactly how the Father parents us. Exodus 34:6 says God is gracious and merciful, abounding in steadfast love, and slow to anger.He also names the honest struggle. Godly parenting takes discipline of the parent, not just the child. If you let your emotions drive your discipline, you will exasperate your child. If you never admit when you are wrong, you will end up with bitter kids. Most discipleship is caught, not taught. You cannot give your kids what you are not getting from God.Pastor Brandon closes with a painting called The Banjo Lesson by Henry Ossawa Tanner. A tired dad, home from an honest day's work, patiently teaching his son. The kid does not have much, but he has everything that matters. That is what Jesus opened up for us. He gave up his own seat with the Father so that we could climb into the Father's lap and receive the firm but warm love that reshapes everything.If you are a parent tired of losing it, or an adult still processing your own upbringing, or someone learning what God as Father is actually like, this teaching is worth every minute.

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Send us Fan MailOne juror held the line—and the Lindsay Clancy trial ended without a verdict.Aaron and Peaches react to the mistrial in the case involving the deaths of Clancy's three children. They discuss her insanity defense, the reported pressure surrounding the holdout juror, the possibility of another trial, and whether an impartial jury can still be found after years of national attention.Aaron also challenges the online movement defending Clancy and argues that mental illness can explain someone's actions without erasing accountability. The conversation expands into justice, political violence, gender double standards, social-media radicalization, and the dangerous precedent created when hormones or psychosis are treated as a complete moral excuse.This is an angry, unsanitized episode about three children Aaron and Peaches believe cannot be forgotten amid the arguments over their mother.Links:  OnesReady.comChapters: 00:00 - Aaron Has Had Enough 01:27 - The Online Defense of Clancy 03:01 - How Did One Juror Hold Out? 04:00 - What the Trial Was Actually About 06:36 - The Defense Targets the Holdout 08:01 - Aaron Called the Mistrial 08:50 - Juror Pressure and Doxxing 10:03 - What Happens After a Mistrial? 11:10 - Could the Holdout Juror Be in Danger? 12:15 - The Double Standard for Fathers 14:20 - The Backlash Against Women 16:17 - Another Collapse in Public Trust 17:12 - Special Pleading and Accountability 18:09 - Remember the Three Victims 18:54 - Can an Impartial Jury Exist? 20:29 - Are Hormones Becoming an Excuse? 22:03 - Aaron's Final VerdictSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

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TRANSparental is not a compliment. It is one parent crossing into the other parent's office and running both while that other parent is still alive, still named, or still on the court paper. Necessity can start it. Pride finishes it. The child grows up under a government that will not stand for review. Some of that government is triage. Fists. Needles. A man or woman who never came. A child who refuses that person is not your trophy. That child is reporting a crime scene. Steal that report, dress it as “he just wants his daddy,” and you are doing the abuser's paperwork. The rest is occupation. You took the vacant shift. Then the shift took your name. Then the child's loyalty became how you sleep. Then warmth toward the living predecessor became betrayal. Courts never bought Gardner's syndrome as medicine. They still see the campaign. Dead phones. Erased photos. Drop-off speeches in your cadence. A kid fluent in your wound and starved of their own hours. Resentment is the fuel. You are not “triggered.” You are parenting the breakup through a body that did not choose it. Happy weekends get colder rules. The face at the door does the sentencing before the mouth does. Pawn-ograhy is the method. Spy. Messenger. Confidant. Stand-in. Trophy. Midnight audience. The child is footage so you can finish a fight you would not finish with an adult. Family systems already caught you. Triangulation. Coalition across generations. Parentification. Enmeshment. You promoted a kid or kept a kid small so you would not have to be one grown person in a room with another grown person. Gatekeeping is not only locking out danger. It is starving a usable parent until they look useless, then pointing at the corpse you made. Fathers run the same play with money and myth. A check is not a father. A slogan is not a mother. Poverty and court delay dress monopoly as fate. High conflict between houses can wound worse than the empty chair. The strong-mother hymn can sanctify a throne. The discarded-father hymn can bless a quit. Nonresident parents who actually stay in cut harm. An excellent solo parent still does not cancel the hunt. Age arrives. The child can smell adults without your narration. A new partner applies for a job that was never posted. You call it protection. The child calls it later, when they cannot hold a partner without managing them like a parent. The spiritual charge is theft. You assigned a child to complete a romance and a gender office they did not apply for. 

Fall brings new rhythms, new opportunities, and a fuller calendar. But not every good opportunity is right for your family in this season.In this episode, Dr. Josh spends some time sharing how to wade through everything competing for your time, attention, and identity. He leaves us with one question: "Is your schedule helping your family live out of who God called you to be"? He helps you find clarity in your decisions, protect your marriage, connect with your kids, and build a schedule around what matters most.Here are some highlights: • Clarifying your family's yeses and nos• Protecting intimacy in your marriage• Getting on the same team with your spouse• Connecting with your kids in everyday moments• Protecting peace without missing what matters• Letting your values, not your calendar, set the pace• Abiding in Jesus to discern what belongs in this seasonTime Stamps: 00:00 Introduction2:30 Are Christian families much different than the rest of the world?4:15 Why this season requires clarity11:30 When successful leaders feel like their family gets the leftovers15:30 How family values bring clarity to your schedule20:00 Identifying the opponents to intimacy in your marriage25:30 Creating an “Us Against the World” attitude in your marriage30:30 Why we sometimes choose chaos over quiet33:00 “Let your yes be yes and your no be no”37:00 The ordinary moments that create extraordinary connection42:00 What your tongue reveals about your heart46:00 How to lead your family with peace and joyShow Notes: Looking for leadership coaching to be famous at home? https://www.famousathome.com/individualcoachingMen, sign up for the next Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4cm9mRSFollow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Follow Christi on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christistraub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome*Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for $100 off your timepiece! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/famous

What is happening to American women?In this episode of Conversations That Matter, Jon Harris sits down with Bethany Miller to discuss the Lindsay Clancy case, toxic empathy, social media, the radicalization of Gen Z, and the growing divide between young men and women.The conversation begins with the surprising public response to the Lindsay Clancy trial and asks a larger question: Why are so many people responding to serious moral questions through identification, victimhood, and emotional narratives rather than evidence and accountability?Bethany explains how TikTok, Instagram, entertainment, and online communities can reinforce these narratives by rewarding emotional identification and simplifying complicated questions. The discussion then broadens to the way our culture has learned to humanize villains, tear down heroes, and increasingly interpret reality through ideological and online communities.But the conversation does not stop with women.Jon and Bethany also discuss the radicalization of some young men, the manosphere, political resentment, dating expectations, and the difficulty Gen Z faces in forming healthy relationships. Both sides of the political spectrum can fall into the same trap: taking legitimate frustrations and allowing them to become an excuse for bitterness, isolation, or extremism.The episode ultimately turns toward a more constructive question: How can young men and women actually build healthy marriages and families?That means having difficult conversations while dating, looking for character and resilience rather than simply checking boxes, staying grounded in reality, and refusing to let the internet define the opposite sex for us. The conversation also considers the importance of fathers, family formation, and God's providence.This is a conversation about women, men, social media, dating, family, politics, and the cultural forces shaping the next generation.#GenZ #Dating #Christianity #Culture #ToxicEmpathy00:00 — What Happened to Gen Z Women?01:30 — From Theology to Politics and Media04:00 — The Lindsay Clancy Case06:00 — How TikTok Created a Narrative13:00 — Toxic Empathy and Victimhood17:00 — Why We Humanize Villains20:30 — The Radicalization of Young Men and Women28:30 — The Gen Z Dating Crisis46:30 — Providence, Marriage, and Finding Reality52:00 — Fathers, Family, and Raising Resilient ChildrenSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Noah was far from perfect, but he was a humble man, and protective of his family. He stands out among fathers in the Bible as a man who remained loyal to God, in spite of the wickedness of the world around him.Doesn't that sound a lot like life today? Fathers who choose to follow a life of faith are surrounded by temptation and downright evil in this world, but God is pleased by our devotion, and He has a plan for each of us — even when circumstances are frustrating or difficult. Genesis 6:5–8 says, “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, ‘I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground—for I regret that I have made them.' But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.”The Bible tells us Noah, father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, was a righteous man, and walked faithfully with God. For this reason, God chose Noah to build an incredible boat – the ark – that would save not only mankind, but every variety of living creature on the earth — from peril.Sometimes fathers feel like their job is a thankless one. They tackle the honey-do list on weekends, help with dinner, keep the kids in line, and help to wrangle them at bedtime...and they don't hear “thank you,” or “great job,” often enough. But God knows everything you do for your family, from breadwinning to caretaking and everything in between, and He takes delight in your devotion to your family, and to Him.Deuteronomy 30:2–3 says, “And when you and your children return to the Lord your God and obey him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I command you today, then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you.”Modern-day fathers can learn valuable lessons from Noah:God promises to bless and protect those who faithfully follow and obey him. A man who obeys the Lord will inspire faith in his children as well. Obedience is not a sprint but a marathon; It means a lifetime of faithful devotion, even (and especially!) when the going gets tough.Let's pray.Heavenly Father, thank you for calling out Noah's faithful obedience to you so many years ago, and for providing for the safety and provision of his entire family when the world had gone astray. Bless every father who hears this message, Lord, that they might grow closer in their walk with you, and inspire their children to follow in their footsteps. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Send us Fan MailThirteen years of addiction ended with one honest, desperate prayer of repentance—and an entire family came to salvation.In this powerful episode of The Faith of the Fathers, Karl Gessler talks with Otis Heard about the prayer that changed everything. After more than a decade of struggling with addiction, Otis discovered that freedom was possible through repentance and the power of Jesus.But his deliverance didn't stop with him. What God began in one person reached an entire family.This conversation highlights:• The power of honest repentance.• How Jesus brings freedom from addiction.• Why no one is beyond the reach of God's mercy.• How one person's encounter with God can change an entire family.• The hope available to anyone who feels trapped, ashamed, or unable to change.If you have struggled with addiction, prayed for someone you love, or wondered whether genuine freedom is possible, Otis' story will encourage you.Your life can change now, just as Otis' did.Subscribe to The Faith of the Fathers for conversations about deliverance, inner healing, spiritual freedom, and the transforming power of Jesus.Support the show❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/deliverance➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgessle...  / karlgessler  ...

Kia ora e te ball bags! Producer Arun here putting together all the best bits you missed from the show today: That’s RANK! Today Storme ranks “Fathers” Tegan has some hopeful math for you. We talk to Brady Rush about the Northland Taniwhas win to retain the Ranfurly shield. What’s the biggest thing you’ve won? What dat suburb is back! How much should you gift at a wedding? Tegan’s running photo got her back on her haerenga. What room were you not expected to be in? Some children’s shows have some interesting real life implications… Thanks for listening ya mongrels! Lots of love Producer Arun, Producer A-aron, Producer Alonaa, Producer Kanuka, Producer Mah BROTHAH, Bad Boy Alan! xx

Most fathers are trying to win at work while losing the most important battle at home. Daniel Smith reveals why the real solution is not more success, but a deliberate path into biblical manhood, fatherhood, and presence.After 14 years in law enforcement, including time as an FBI special agent, Daniel's life changed when he saw the cost of being absent from his wife and three sons. That turning point led him to build Voyage Rights, a ministry designed to restore rites of passage and help fathers intentionally guide their boys into manhood. In this conversation, he and Pastor David Mendonca unpack what's missing in modern fatherhood, why so many men remain stuck in passivity, and how the church can do a better job of forming boys into strong, faithful men.You'll discover:Why a father's presence matters more than gifts, income, or good intentionsThe simple, repeatable rhythm Daniel uses to disciple his sons day to dayHow rites of passage create clarity, confidence, and responsibility in boysWhy men need brotherhood, not isolation, when work takes them away from homeHow churches can build ministries that actually draw men in and keep them engagedDavid and Daniel also break down the “Mighty Men Path,” including pre-puberty discipleship, post-puberty initiation, and the long-term journey beyond a one-time event. They talk honestly about father wounds, single-parent challenges, spiritual attack, and why prayer, Scripture, and forgiveness are essential for breaking generational cycles.This episode is for fathers, stepfathers, mentors, pastors, and any man who knows he's called to more than passive survival. If you want practical encouragement and a clearer vision for leading your family well, this conversation will challenge you to step up and keep walking.Daniel Smith is the founder of Voyage Rights, a ministry focused on restoring rites of passage for fathers and sons. He also serves as kids ministry director at Freedom Church and helps lead men's discipleship through 11th Hour Alliance.

Today’s Topics: Joshua Charles joins Terry for Friday with the Fathers 1) Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13 – Jesus told His disciples this parable: “The Kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.  Five of them were foolish and five were wise.  The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.  Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom!  Come out to meet him!'  Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.  The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'  But the wise ones replied, ‘No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'  While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.  Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!'  But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.'  Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Saint Augustine, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day2, 3, 4) Terry and Joshua discuss Early Father of the Church: Saint Augustine.  Though the great Saint has been claimed by many as a proto-protestant, nothing could be farther from the truth as Saint Augustine was entirely Catholic and a Bishop of the Church