Podcasts about Original sin

The Catechism introduces us to the Fall, beginning with the reality of sin and the mystery of evil. Fr. Mike highlights the fact that sin is not “a developmental flaw, a psychological weakness, a mistake, or the necessary consequence of an inadequate social structure,” but it is man saying, “not your will, but mine be done” to God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 385-390. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In the beginning, humans were in friendship with God and in harmony with creation. The Catechism unfolds this harmony and introduces us to the “original justice” that our first parents lost in sin. Fr. Mike reminds us that, although our original callings to leisure, love, and labor have been twisted by sin, they are renewed in Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 374-384. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Read OnlineAt that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was hungry. The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” Matthew 4:1–3In His great humility and compassion for us, Jesus, the Incarnate Son of God, allowed Himself to endure something that we sinful human beings encounter every day—temptation. God's glorious plan from the beginning included the creation of both humans and pure spirits—angels—to form one glorious Kingdom of God. Original Sin, the fall of the angels, and our struggle against temptation were not part of God's original intention, but they became realities due to the misuse of free will, both by angels and by humans. Free will was necessary for both angels and humans to love God freely, which led to a third of the angels and many humans turning away from Him.Theologians such as Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine offer profound insights into God's original plan for His Kingdom. In that plan, angels were believed to have been tasked with assisting humans in their journey toward perfection through enlightenment and contemplation. Some choirs of angels were tasked with the governance of the cosmos, guiding the physical world in harmony with God's will.Tragically, the fall of a third of the angels, along with the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve, has resulted in a world filled with struggle and sin. The fallen angels—now demons—use their natural gifts to deceive, confuse, and tempt. Those who were once responsible for guiding the cosmos now seek to sow chaos, contributing to the existence of natural disasters, disease, and death. While Catholic angelology is speculative, based on a limited amount of biblical revelation, it is important to recognize the role of angels and demons as we enter this sacred season of Lent.Today's Gospel focuses on the activity of the most powerful fallen angel—satan, originally named Lucifer, meaning “Light-Bearer.” Tradition holds that he was among the highest of the angels, possibly a Seraphim. According to Saint Thomas Aquinas, Lucifer's fall resulted from pride: He desired to be a god unto himself, to create and govern according to his own will, refusing to serve God. This cosmic reality, of which both Jesus and satan were fully aware, sets the stage for and adds profound significance to their encounter in the desert.In this dramatic confrontation, Jesus, by allowing Himself to be tempted, begins the ultimate defeat of satan, a victory that will culminate in Jesus' Passion, Death, and Resurrection. This is the only recorded instance in which Jesus permits satan to tempt Him directly. While satan remained active throughout Jesus' ministry, seeking to disrupt His mission, this moment in the desert addresses temptation specifically. By rejecting each temptation, Jesus not only demonstrates how to overcome the devil but also empowers humanity with the grace needed to resist temptation through His triumph on the Cross.As we enter into the first full week of Lent, reflect today on the temptations you face in your own life. Though satan is powerful and highly intelligent, he is no match for the grace of God. By uniting ourselves to Christ, we are strengthened to resist all that satan and his demons throw at us. Victory over temptation is not achieved by our own strength but through Christ's grace, which He freely offers to all who turn to Him. My victorious Lord, You faced satan with courage, the once-beautiful angel who fell from grace through pride and envy. Now he seeks to destroy those whom You love. Give me Your strength and courage this Lent as I confront my own temptations, so that united with You, I may share in Your victory. Jesus, I trust in You.Image - Carl Heinrich Bloch - Jesus TemptedSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The fundamental rules of creativity and ownership, established in law since the time of the printing press, are now collapsing under the weight of Generative AI. Its rapid-fire creation is built upon billions of human-authored works, leading to the “Original Sin” of the algorithm: the unauthorized copying of protected content for training. This conflict has ignited high-stakes lawsuits—from the New York Times challenging the AI input phase to the music industry battling against the creation of “almost identical” outputs—forcing the legal system to confront the “Authorship Challenge” and the threat of voice cloning. Join us as we explore the legal and ethical price of convenience with our guest, Dr. Andrés Guadamuz, a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Sussex and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Intellectual Property. Dr. Guadamuz's groundbreaking research illuminates how centuries-old copyright principles must adapt to find a functional middle way that protects human ingenuity while allowing for technological innovation. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: A Scanner Darkly: Copyright Liability and Exceptions in Artificial Intelligence Inputs and Outputs Do Androids Dream of Electric Copyright? Comparative Analysis of Originality in Artificial Intelligence-Generated Works Record Companies Bring Landmark Cases for Responsible AI Against Suno and Udio in Boston and New York Federal Courts, Respectively IP/ENTERTAINMENT CASE LAW UPDATES: New York Times v. Microsoft Corp. The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

Each week, Pastor Keith Foskey and his wife Jennifer answer email questions about ministry, the bible, and theology from all around the world as well as engaging with their live audience in the comments. Come join the fun! Questions and Timestamps:Voicemail Question about Altar Calls 43:42Voicemail Question about Elders Being Divorced 48:07Resources for Men Training to Be Elders 55:00Marriage and Family:Question about Elder's Wives 59:50Am I in Sin if My Wife is the Primary Breadwinner? 1:07:01Question about a husband exercising authority in the home 1:11:24How should baptists view their children? // Time:1:22:08Managing Relationships with Family of Different Beliefs 1:26:15Theology and DoctrineQuestion about how to emphasize an exalted view of God 1:33:14Question about the Apostles Creed and Christ descending into hell 1:35:44Question about Original Sin 1:37:48Does God have Middle Knowledge 1:41:20Question about Old Testament and New Testament Salvation 1:46:19Ministry and Practical QuestionsQuestion about Determining the Vision for the Church 1:49:48How do you preach a funeral and bring comfort to a family of a person who died unsaved? 1:54:27 Question about incorprating faith when teaching martial arts/1:58:35 Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinisthttps://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! Spiraling Impressions — Custom Stickers — Facebook: Spiraling Impressions Website: spiralingimpressions.com.COUPON CODE: YourCalvinist (gets 10% 0ff)https://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

As always, this week's Dark Nation Radio is full of fantastic new dark music, including tracks from ACTORS, The Secret French Postcards, KMFDM, Nuclear Invertebrate, Magic Wands, The Spoiled, Frenchy & the Punk, Unearthly Vessels, 404 Error, Corvin, The House of Usher, Kyunaa, Heimberg, Antigen Shift, The Mystic Underground, Night Train to Nowhere, Cathedral Bells, The Original Sin, Darkswoon, and Last Dusk. Thanks for your support! DJ cypher's Dark Nation Radio Playlist 15 February 2026 Kyunaa, “Ghosting” Crying Vessel, “A Taste I Can't Deny” Circuit Preacher, “No Love Lost” DJ Worlock, “Unity Codex” Heimberg, “Carved” The Birthday Massacre, “No Tomorrow” Pixel Grip, “Alpha Pussy” The Mystic Underground, “Remember Me (Reimagined)” Antigen Shift ft. Encephalon, “The Fog” Night Train to Nowhere, “March of the Corpses” KMFDM, “Enemy” Nuclear Invertebrate, “Conservatism is Bad” Beasto Blanco, “Heavy is the Head” Damien Hearse, “Cat Man Vampire” Blxckflamingo, “Brujería” Slighter, “Brute Force (Dub mix)” Rosegarden Funeral Party, “From the Ashes” ACTORS, “CTRL” The Secret French Postcards, “Blush” The Original Sin, “The Loved Ones” Magic Wands, “Wishing Well” Stiilll, “Empty Room” Cathedral Bells, “Stray” Octavian Winters, “Hermine” Darkswoon, “Threads” The Spoiled, “Sad Eyes Angry Eyes” Unearthly Vessels, “Theta's Twilight” Frenchy & the Punk, “War on War” Last Dusk, “At Sea” The House of Usher, “Attention Thieves” Corvin, “Dead End Pyre” 404 Error, “What is Goth?” DJ CYPHER'S DARK NATION RADIO—25 years strong! **Live Sundays @ 9 PM Eastern US on Spirit of Resistance Radio sorradio.org **Recorded @ http://www.mixcloud.com/cypheractive **Downloadable @ http://www.hearthis.at/cypheractive **Questions and material for airplay consideration to darknationradio[at] gmail[dot]com **Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/darknationradio

What if sin was never a stain on who you are but simply a belief in separation?In this deeply reflective episode, Jen unravels the lifelong conditioning many of us inherited around original sin, worthiness, and the quiet belief that something is wrong with us. Raised in a faith-filled Catholic household, Jen shares how a single quote stopped her in her tracks and opened a powerful inquiry: What if love is the opposite of original sin?Together, we explore how the idea of separation from God, from love, from our bodies, from our wholeness fuels comparison, self-sabotage, and the endless search for “what's missing.” Jen weaves personal stories, spiritual insight, and embodied wisdom to remind us that we are not broken, flawed, or lacking we are already holy, divine, and complete.This episode invites you to move beyond intellectual self-love and into felt knowing to experience love not as something to earn, seek, or receive from outside yourself, but as the very essence of who you are.You'll hear reflections on:Why believing something is “missing” creates more separationHow faith teachings can unintentionally reinforce unworthinessThe shift from living in “the gap” to living in “the gain” (inspired by The Gap and the Gain)Why embodimentnot mindset aloneis essential for healingWhat it truly means to have a love affair with yourselfThis conversation is for the woman who has asked, “What is wrong with me?” and is ready to remember the truth:Nothing is missing.Nothing is wrong.You are love itself.A powerful listen for the month of love and for any woman ready to feel chosen, cherished, and whole.

(Romans 5:12-21)After 7 long teachings, we bring our conversations on Original sin to a wrap! In today's episode, we try to explore very important conversations that you may have had but never had the opportunity to talk about:Would Jesus have died if He wasn't crucified?Why didn't He stay dead?What exactly is death?And more! We trust it would bless you!Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz--------------------------------------------If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:Zoom ID: 89834204951Password: epistles-------------------------------------------Benediction:I am a diligent student and doer of the word.I am a teacher of the word.The word is profitable for my growth.Call: By the wordRes: I am correctedCall: By the wordRes: I am trained in righteousnessCall: And in the wordRes: My spirit rejoices!

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Cue the music. Dim the lights. It's time for our Top 5 Anime of 2025 Awards.We're counting down our Top 5 Anime of 2025, revealing our anime stats from last year, and updating the official podcast rankings straight from our website. And for the first time ever, we've added a Best Anime Movie category—because theatrical anime deserves its own spotlight.Which anime will rise to the top and define our year? Takopi's Original Sin. Gachiakuta. Orb. Kowloon Generic Romance. Gundam GQuuuuuuX. The Apothecary Diaries. The list goes on—but it stops when we find out if any 2025 anime earns a full 15 points in our podcast rankings, potentially knocking out Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!.Check us out on our website:https://www.otakuhostclub.comChat with us between episodes on our Discord server:https://discord.gg/VZWCpsMvmRAnd follow us on Instagram @otakuhostclub

There’s some contention within Christendom on the topic of original sin, some people don’t even know what it is! Today on Foundations we’re going to look at this topic and see if it’s Christian or Jewish in its origin.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We really want a Season 2. As of the end of 2025, it isn't going to happen :-(

The flaws of the Original Sin doctrine...

Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden, PhD, is a psychologist, behavioral geneticist and professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. We discuss how genes interact with your upbringing to shape your level of risk-taking and morality. We also discuss how genes shape propensity for addiction and impulsivity in males versus females. Finally, we discuss how biology impacts societal views of sinning, punishment and forgiveness. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Pre-order Protocols: https://go.hubermanlab.com/protocols Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Kathryn Paige Harden (00:03:10) Adolescents, Genes & Life Trajectory; Adolescence Ages (00:06:44) Puberty, Aging & Differences; Epigenome; Cognition (00:14:05) Sponsors: BetterHelp & Lingo (00:16:45) Puberty Onset & Family; Communication & Empathy (00:22:26) 7 Deadly Sins, Substance Use & Conduct Disorders, Genes (00:27:33) Family History; Genes & Brain Development (00:33:05) Personality & Temperament, Motivation, Addiction; Trauma (00:37:59) Knowing Genetic Risk & Outcomes; Understanding Family History (00:46:06) Sponsor: AG1 (00:46:57) Genetic Information & Decision Making; Personal Identity & Uncovering Family (00:52:12) Nature vs Nurture, Bad Genes?; Aggression, Childhood & Males (01:00:17) The Original Sin; Whitman Case & Brain Tumor; Genetic Predisposition (01:10:31) Free Will; Genes & Moral Judgement; Skillful Care for Kids; Social Cooperation (01:21:03) Breaking the Cycle; Genetic Recombination & Differences; Identity (01:25:21) Sponsor: Our Place (01:27:01) Status, Dominance, Science; Positive Attributes of Negative Traits (01:36:15) Relational Aggression & Girls; Male-Female Differences & Conflict (01:40:36) Genes, Boys vs Girls, Impulse Control (01:45:00) Behavior Punishment vs Rewards, Responsibility (01:51:29) Sponsor: Helix Sleep (01:53:03) Accountability; Suffering, Cancel Culture & Punishment (02:00:01) Life Energy & Punishment, Prison (02:08:16) Backward vs Forward-Looking Justice; Forgiveness, Retribution, Power, Choice (02:16:11) Reward, Unfairness & Inequality (02:21:59) Punishment, Reward & Power; Online vs In-Person Communities (02:29:49) Identical Twin Differences; Genetic Influence & Age; Sunlight & Genes (02:39:24) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I offer the following brief explanation of Romans 7:20-21 by John Owen from 1667 that I hope provides a better understanding of the effect we can expect the “dominion of sin” to have on our political endeavors and will lead to a better understanding of tomorrow’s important episode about the true purpose of First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause.Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So are we going to actually like Brian???

#catholic #sermonDramatic shift with Septuagesima Sunday: we stop saying Alleluia until Easter; we put on purple, the sign of penance. In the office, we go back to the beginning of the Bible, the opening chapter of the book of Genesis. This season represents a new start for us.We learn about the creation of the world along with the creation of mankind. We learn about the sin of our first parents.The Church wants us to start off this season with a reminder that we are wounded with Original Sin. Our souls are sick and in danger of dying.Original Sin with its wounds is like a genetic disease that is passed on through the ages, from generation to generation. Our first parents, Adam and Eve contracted the disease and modified the spiritual DNA of the human race. From that point forward, the disease is transmitted every time a child is conceived.This is a doctrine of the Catholic Faith. Trent: “If any one asserts, that the sin of Adam injured himself alone, and not his posterity; and that the holiness and justice, received of God, which he lost, he lost for himself alone, and not for us also, let him be anathema.”Trent also defines that Baptism takes away original sin, but that its effects remain in us. “This holy synod confesses and is sensible, that in the baptized there remains concupiscence, or an incentive to sin; which, whereas it is left for our exercise, cannot injure those who do not consent, but resist manfully by the grace of Jesus Christ,”The effects of Original SinHere is the situation: we received a defective spiritual DNA from our parents, such that Original Sin was communicated to our souls when we were conceived. The sin itself was taken away when we were baptized, but the effects of the sin remain in us.We are sick in our soul with these effects. And when someone is sick, you take them to the emergency room or urgent care, depending on how severe their condition is. The doctor would say to us: you have the wound of ignorance in your mind, you have the wound of malice in your will, and you have the wounds of concupiscence and weakness in your emotions.Holy Mother Church is like our nurse and doctor. She makes us aware of our condition and she prescribes remedies. She encourages us to fight against our spiritual sickness and gives us the seasons of Septuagesima and Lent to train us in that fight.When you have a disease, you try to fight it. You do not do anything that you know will foster the disease. You do not go to a place where the disease is rampant. If I go to a rock concert or a bad website or a bar, the disease within me will grow stronger. I will become more sick, weaker.But we do not just fight the disease by avoiding places where the air is infected with sin. We take the disease everywhere we go, because we carry it within ourselves.We know that when a disease is inside a person, it seeks to propagate itself. Think of cancer for instance. It is always trying to grow more and take over our body, until it has destroyed us. The sin within us tries to do the same. Just as cancer patients have to fight the cancer within them if they want to survive, so too we have to fight the cancer of sin if we want to reach eternal life.Mortifying ourselvesThe epistle of today's Mass is all about carrying on this crucial fight for our eternal lives. St. Paul compares it both to a race and to a fight.And he tells us what he does to fight the fight: “I chastise my body and bring it into subjection”.

Big anime announcements. Bigger reactions.This week's episode of In Bloom is STACKED with anime news and updates on Ghost in the Shell, Sparks of Tomorrow, Netflix x TOHO, $38b in piracy, Sakamoto Days and Takopi's Original Sin.Please be sure to rate, review, like and subscribe to MTH as well as all the other podcasts you consume, it takes no time, costs you no money and means the world to us podcasters and content creators. Sadly the algorithm only accepts 5-Star reviews...Keep up to date with Brendan here or find him on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord full of likeminded anime and culture fans hereUpgrade your wardrobe via our merch storeSubscribe to our Spotify playlistPlease support our fantastic sponsors:Audio-Technica, the best in audio equipmentIced-Tea Aesthetics, the best in anime streetwear (use code sakurasociety5 at checkout to save $5 on your order)Dash Water, the best in sparkling waterJapan Crate, the best in Japanese inspired snacks and nik naks (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)

What is sin and where does it come from? Are people born inherently good and become sinners or are we born in sin with a corrupted sin nature? Only by truly looking into the mirror of our sin can we see the mercy, kindness, and love of God's grace.

This week, Shaun has a question for Remington: Who does he trust more, our audience or his girlfriend? Come find out as Remington chooses between Takopi's Original Sin & Mushi-Shi! Meanwhile Remington can't seem to stop talking about Dylan. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com. Like our show? Check out our friends Shonen Flop & AnimEighties for more anime & manga reviews! Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to the show and get bonus content ranging from clips from our pre-episode banter, bonus episodes (including the 12 days of April Fools), our prototype Episode 0, to even getting shout-outs in the show! Intro and Outro are trimmed from "Remiga Impulse" by Jens Kiilstofte, licensed by MachinimaSound to Anime Out of Context under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 which the licensor has modified for the licensee to allow reproduction and sharing of the Adapted Material for Commercial purposes

(Romans 5:12-21)As we start to wrap up our conversations on Original sin, in today's episode, we try to explore two very important topicsHow was Jesus sinless?What exactly is the sin nature?We trust it would bless you!Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz--------------------------------------------If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:Zoom ID: 89834204951Password: epistles-------------------------------------------Benediction:I am a diligent student and doer of the word.I am a teacher of the word.The word is profitable for my growth.Call: By the wordRes: I am correctedCall: By the wordRes: I am trained in righteousnessCall: And in the wordRes: My spirit rejoices!

Why are large numbers of people in Minneapolis, many educated, choosing to do things that to many of us just don’t make sense? Is Christ, the prophet to His Church, revealing something to His people? If so, what is it? Is the answer something more than "Sinners sin"? I think so. It may be controversial, but I think it affects the "strategy" we need going forward?Support the show: https://www.factennessee.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a drive home after dinner with my kids, listening to Tim Henson's Original Sin, a constellation of ideas came together around the work and life of psychoanalytic philosopher Mari Ruti. This episode is a personal, creative reflection on Ruti as a kind of “meek rebel” — someone deeply relational, politically engaged, and radically committed to inner freedom without ever surrendering herself to social belonging.At the heart of the episode is a story I heard from Gail Newman about Ruti's time in Vienna: how she accepted the invitation to collaborate on The Creative Self, but only if she could rent her own apartment — needing solitude not as withdrawal, but as the condition of her thinking, writing, and creativity.Thinking with Rami Kaminski's idea of otroversion, and drawing on Ruti's own words about singularity, intimate revolt, and the limits of external revolution, this episode is an affectionate, speculative portrait of a life oriented toward depth over performance, inner freedom over recognition, and creativity over coherence.Not a scholarly argument — just a meditation on what it might mean to live a deeply relational life without ever losing one's singularity.

Harry is just a monster. Training his own personal assassin. On the other hand, he obviously did a good job :-(

(Romans 5:12-21)Today, we pick up from where we left off last year! We know it's been a while so we start with a 'brief' recap of Romans so far. Then, diving right back into our conversations on Orignal sin, in today's episode, we try to answer the following questions:Are babies righteous?What happens when a baby dies in infancy?We trust it would bless you!Don't forget to leave a rating and share it with a friend!Got any questions? Feel free to reach out to me (Daniel Babalola) on IG: @daniel.babz--------------------------------------------If you want to be a part of the ongoing live zoom teachings, we meet every Saturday at 9am CST:Zoom ID: 89834204951Password: epistles-------------------------------------------Benediction:I am a diligent student and doer of the word.I am a teacher of the word.The word is profitable for my growth.Call: By the wordRes: I am correctedCall: By the wordRes: I am trained in righteousnessCall: And in the wordRes: My spirit rejoices!

Is dialysis nephrology's greatest achievement or its original sin? In this Kidney Commute: Pit Stop episode, host Dr. Osama El Shamy, welcomes Dr. Andrew Cohen, to discuss a provocative question that challenges how the field of nephrology has evolved. Drawing from Dr. Cohen's recent AJKD publication, the conversation explores key historical milestones, including early innovations, the 1972 Medicare amendment, and the rise of corporatized dialysis care. Together, they examine how these forces have shaped trainee perceptions, workforce recruitment, and the identity of nephrology today. The episode concludes with a forward-looking discussion on how the field can refocus priorities, embrace innovation, and chart a more balanced path beyond dialysis-centered care. AJKD Article: https://www.ajkd.org/article/S0272-6386(25)00711-5/abstract

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In today's Daily Fix:A new wave of games are being added to Xbox Game Pass, and Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is leading the charge. The third-person action shooter has never made it to any gaming subscription service, so this is a big win for Game Pass. In other news, sales of Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 saw an uptick since the announcement of the new Divinity game. Larian Studios also said there was an overall increase in peak concurrent numbers, with Original Sin 2 having its best month since its release in 2017. And finally, one of the original designers of Tomb Raider has confirmed that Lara Croft almost got an anime- and manga-inspired redesign for the first game.

DnB Winter 7 @ DJ Глюк 1. Z-Neo - If I Take you Home 2. Z-Neo - Top To The Bottom 3. Yue - Not Alone 4. Solix - Cascade 5. Murdock, Maëlie - Violence 6. Excision & Wooli - Lockdown (Nikademis DNB Remix) 7. Spiller - 138 8. TC - Inside The Rider (Tc & Original Sin 2000's Remix) 9. RIENK - On My Way Down 10. D.O.P.E. x EPIO - AWAKEN 11. HeavyBoobz - One Night [Dancefloor DnB] 12. Eskayp - Lost Control 13. Bugwell - Get Up 14. RofLox - Trigga 15. Jale - This Is The Time 16. Kato - Turn The Lights Off (SHANTI DNB Bootleg) 17. Natty Lou, XLVR - Echo On My Heart 18. York, Matrix & Futurebound - On The Beach

Bears are about to play a playoff game. I am unwell. We're back with our annual anime spectacular! Chris (@gokuffy) and Helen (@wanderindreamr) join me (@nidokorn) to count down our favorite anime of 2025. Join the unofficial Taiiku Podcast discord, the OSMCast discord. Used with permission. Listen Show notes: 0:30 - Number fives 23:03 - Number fours (Content Warning: Suicide, parental negligence and harm) 45:58 - Number threes 1:12:54 - Number twos (Content Warning: Suicide, parental negligence and harm) 1:38:45 - Takopi's Original Sin spoilers 1:43:46 - End of Takopi's Original Sin spoilers 1:49:37 - Number ones 2:14:16 - Also rans Next time is...sports anime?

“What did Jesus know as a child?” This question opens a discussion about the human experience of Jesus, including insights into what he might have understood at a young age. The conversation also touches on the distinctions between preternatural and supernatural phenomena, as well as the nature of original sin and its implications for humanity. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 10:54 – What did the human Jesus know when he was 5 or 10 years old? 18:30 – Could you explain the differences between preternatural and supernatural? 28:46 – Can demons enter or possess rocks if you put them in a glass jar under the moon during some moon phases? 39:04 – If the serpent in the garden tempting Adam and Eve is figurative, then how did original sin enter humanity? 43:35 – Have you become more of a believer in the Fatima apparition or more skeptical? 50:38 – What is the view of God's love for us? Is it unconditional love?

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Takopi's Original Sin on Taizan5:n kaksipokkarinen manga, jossa Onnellisten planeetalta Maahan saapuva lapsekas avaruusolento tapaa kiusatun tytön ja joutuu oppimaan, että ihmisten maailmassa asiat eivät olekaan ihan niin yksinkertaisia. Ajankohtaisena aiheena puhumme Mangakartan vuodesta 2025 – siitä miten aiheemme ovat jakautuneet, mitkä jaksot ovat olleet suosituimpia sekä omista suosikkiaiheistamme. Lukujonossa kokeilemme K Manga -palvelusta Tsutomu Nihein mangaa Tower Dungeon ja mietimme My Hero Academian lopetusta, kun sarja nyt lopulta animenakin päättyi. --- Kommentoi | Bluesky | Mastodon | X | Threads | Instagram --- (01:06) – KUULUMISET: TULIHEVOSEN VUOSI JA DESUCON FROSTBITE – Tulihevosen vuosi – Kasane, josta puhuimme jaksossa 31 – Desucon Frostbiten ohjelmakartta (02:37) – KUULUMISET: KÄYTIIN JAPANISSA: NYUTO ONSENKYO – Tazawako-järvi – Nyuton onsen-alue – Tae-no-yu, jossa yövyimme – Tunnelmallisissa ulkoaltaissa saatiin olla käytännössä kahdestaan (kuva) – Tsuru-no-yu, alueen kuuluisin onsen – Namatsuun epäonninen kylpemisyritys (YouTube) – Tsuru-no-yun rotkolaaksossa on näemmä vielä 15 vuotta sitten ollut vähän tukevampi ylityspaikka riippusillan vieressä, mutta me jouduimme ylittämään rinteen hieman kiikkerämmin (kuva) (11:43) – KUULUMISET: KÄYTIIN JAPANISSA: KAKUNODATE – Kakunodate – Ruskanäkymiä Kakunodatessa – Kirsikankukkapuun kuoresta tehtyjä esineitä (kuva) (16:45) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: ESITTELY – Takopi's Original Sin – Sarja Manga Plus -palvelussa – The Ichinose Family's Deadly Sins Manga Plus -palvelussa – Shueishan Taizan5-mangakisa ja sen tulokset – OASGin katsaus Jump Rookie -alustaan vuodelta 2018 (23:00) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: TARINA JA RAKENNE – Goodnight Punpun – Jakso 110, jossa puhuimme Inio Asanon toisesta sarjasta Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction – Doraemon – Jakso 35, jossa puhuimme sarjasta A Silent Voice, joka kertoo koulukiusaamisesta (40:33) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: HAHMOT – Jakso 109, jossa puhuimme päähenkilöistä, jotka katsovat ja päähenkilöistä, joita katsotaan – Takopi, Shizuka Kuze ja Marina Kirarazaka (kuva) – Takopi kohtaa Marinan vihan otettuaan Shizukan hahmon (kuva) – Shizukan äiti (kuva) – Marinan äiti (kuva) – Naokin äiti (kuva) (57:57) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: VISUAALINEN TYYLI JA KERRONTA Sarjoja, joissa on suuri kontrasti söpöiksi karrikoitujen hahmomallien ja muuten synkän tarinan välillä: – Higurashi – When They Cry – Princess Tutu – Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun – Madoka Magica – Shizukan kirvesmurhaajailme (kuva) Hurjia siirtymiä: – Shizuka seuraavana päivänä (kuva) – Marinan koti (kuva) – Naokin äidin pannarit muuttuvat ylimaallisen herkullisen näköisistä kuvottaviksi (kuva) (01:05:15) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: KANNET – Sarjan alkuperäisjulkaisun kannet – Yen Pressin Karneval-omnibusjulkaisussa joka toinen kansi on taitettu takakanneksi (kuva) (01:07:29) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: JULKAISU (01:08:51) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: ANIMESOVITUS – Animesovitus Crunchyrollissa – Studio Enishiya – Animen OP (YouTube) (01:15:14) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: SPOILERIOSIO – Kameran voima (kuva) – Takopi esittää Marinaa (kuva) – Shizuka manipuloi (kuva) – Isän ovella (kuva) – Marinan äiti menee vain huonommaksi (kuva) – Naoki ei tullutkaan syömään (kuva) – Piirros Takopista (kuva) – March Comes in Like a Lion (01:56:23) – TAKOPI'S ORIGINAL SIN: YHTEENVETO Mainittuja pitkään jatkuvia pahan mielen sarjoja: – Killing Stalking – Dead Tube (02:03:07) – MANGAKARTAN VUOSI 2025 Ladatuimmat jaksot: – Jakso 115: You Got Me, Sempai! – Jakso 114: Kamome Shirahama ja Desucon 2025 – Jakso 112: Wotakoi Suosikkipääaiheet: – Jakso 113: Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun – Jakso 118: Young Magazine USA – Jakso 109: Keitä ovat mangan päähenkilöt? – Jakso 110: Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Suosikkiajankohtaisaiheet: – Jakso 116: Kiina vs danmei-kirjoittajat – Jakso 117: The New Yorker -lehden artikkeli Shonen Jumpista ja mangasta Suosikkilukujonot: –Jakso 109: Steel of the Celestial Shadows – Jakso 111: Mitsukazu Mihara ja Doll – Jakso 115: Solfège ja One Piecen uusi käännös – Jakso 116: Ennead ja I Can't Believe I Slept with You – Jakso 117: Delicious in Dungeon – Jakso 119: Stray Dog's Night (02:34:42) – HAMPAANKOLOSSA: SHE LOVES TO COOK, AND SHE LOVES TO EAT – Jakso 119, jossa puhuimme sarjasta She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat – Jakso 3, jossa puhuimme Gengoroh Tagamen opettavaisesta sateenkaarisarjasta My Brother's Husband – Jakso 81, jossa puhuimme sarjasta How Do We Relationship? – This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Jakso 116, jossa puhuimme sarjasta I Can't Believe I Slept with You (02:37:42) – HAMPAANKOLOSSA: OLD MAN YAOI – Jakso 119, jossa puhuimme lukujonossa Michiru Sonoon sarjasta Koh-Boku – Old Man Yaoi -meemi liittyi itse asiassa saman mangakan tarinaan Hot Nights at the Hot Springs, Secret Trip No. 241 (02:41:17) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: SARJASUOSITUKSIA – Chichi to higegorira to watashi eli Dad, the Beard Gorilla, and I – Silver Nina – Ceres, Celestial Legend eli Ayashi no Ceres – Jakso 87, jossa puhuimme Yuu Watasen The Best Selection -lyhärikokoelmasta ja Taamon A Girl's Melancholy -lyhärikokoelmasta – Fist of the North Star eli Hokuto no ken (02:48:01) – LUKUJONOSSA: TOWER DUNGEON – Tower Dungeon – Tsutomu Nihei – K Mangassa oleva versio (kuva) on käännöstä ja ladontaa myöten kokonaan eri kuin myöhemmin tehty Kodansha Comicsin (Verticalin) pokkarijulkaisun versio (kuva) (03:03:42) – KATSELUJONOSSA: MY HERO ACADEMIA – Jakso 94, jossa puhuimme sarjasta My Hero Academia – Japanista ostettu neljän palapelin setti lopputaisteluista (kuva) (03:21:37) – LOPETUS

“Why do Catholics have a Pope?” This question opens a discussion on the role of the papacy in the Catholic Church, alongside inquiries about the participation in receiving the blood of Christ at Mass and the certainty of a saint’s canonization. The episode also touches on the differences between Protestant and Catholic views of original sin, providing a well-rounded exploration of key Catholic beliefs. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:09 – Why do folks not participate in receiving the blood of Christ from the chalice at Mass? 15:30 – Is the Catholic Faith a religion of prayer and faith building? 22:59 – How can the Catholic Church be certain that a saint is in Heaven when they are canonized? 28:55 – How can I explain to my Orthodox friend that the Filoque is an item of separation and why is it that he can receive communion in the Catholic Church? 39:21 – What is the difference between the Protestant and Catholic views of original sin? 46:00 – Why do Catholics have a Pope? 49:34 – How does the liturgical calendar work? 52:09 – What is an appropriate posture for saying the Lord's prayer during Mass?

Genesis 3 // Jonathan NeefThis sermon focuses on the pivotal events of Genesis 3, commonly known as "The Fall." We look at the subtle nature of temptation, the choice to disobey God, and the immediate shame that entered the human experience. By studying the dialogue between the serpent and Eve, we gain insight into how faith is challenged and how God responds to human failure with both justice and a profound promise of future hope.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49546498 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new26.01.11

Genesis 3 // Ben BeasleyThis sermon focuses on the pivotal events of Genesis 3, commonly known as "The Fall." We look at the subtle nature of temptation, the choice to disobey God, and the immediate shame that entered the human experience. By studying the dialogue between the serpent and Eve, we gain insight into how faith is challenged and how God responds to human failure with both justice and a profound promise of future hope.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49546499 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new26.01.11

Genesis 3 // Bill GormanThis sermon focuses on the pivotal events of Genesis 3, commonly known as "The Fall." We look at the subtle nature of temptation, the choice to disobey God, and the immediate shame that entered the human experience. By studying the dialogue between the serpent and Eve, we gain insight into how faith is challenged and how God responds to human failure with both justice and a profound promise of future hope.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49546501 PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new26.01.11

Genesis 3 // Jacob VangenThis sermon focuses on the pivotal events of Genesis 3, commonly known as "The Fall." We look at the subtle nature of temptation, the choice to disobey God, and the immediate shame that entered the human experience. By studying the dialogue between the serpent and Eve, we gain insight into how faith is challenged and how God responds to human failure with both justice and a profound promise of future hope.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new26.01.11

Readers of The Lutheran Witness are likely familiar with the Formula of Concord (FC) — not only from its inclusion in the Lutheran Book of Concord, but also from the monthly reading plan published in these pages last year. This year's “Searching Scripture” will walk through the 12 topics explored by the Formula — original sin, free will, election, Law and Gospel, and so on — in order to examine the biblical basis for what Lutherans confess in this edifying and timeless statement of faith. Almost 450 years after its publication, the Formula remains relevant. Its topics continue to be points of contention among various Christian denominations. As the Formula confesses, Lutherans unite in concord around teachings drawn from “the true, firm ground of the holy, divine Scriptures” (FC SD Summary 17). Along with the other documents in the Book of Concord, the Formula is not “unnecessary and useless wrangling,” but addresses “articles of faith or the chief points of Christian doctrine” and demonstrates what we “should regard and receive as right and true according to God's Word of the prophetic and apostolic Scriptures.” It also tells what we “should reject, shun, and avoid as false and wrong” — lest we seek the wrong salvation. “The truth must be preserved distinctly and clearly and distinguished from all errors” (FC SD Summary 15–16). This truth can only be established from God's Word, which Jesus says “is truth” (John 17:17). We respond, “The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous rules endures forever” (Psalm 119:160). Rev. Carl Roth, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin, TX, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the January 2026 issue of the Lutheran Witness titled “Article I: Original Sin” on Article I in the Formula of Concord. This year, “Searching Scripture” is themed “Following the Formula” and will walk through the Formula of Concord in the Augsburg Confession. Follow along every month! Before starting, it may be helpful to read FC Ep I on Original Sin (p. 474–477 in Concordia: The Lutheran Confessions, CPH 2005). Follow along with the full Formula of Concord monthly reading plan at witness.lcms.org/reading-plan. Listen to the Coffee Hour episode with Rev. Brady Finnern on Article I at kfuo.org/2025/01/07/coffee-hour-010725-studying-original-sin-in-the-book-of-concord, and find correlating Concord Matters episodes at kfuo.org/formulaofconcord. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Pastor Ken Ortize continues in the book of Genesis. This multipart series dives into the interpretation and the comprehension of its passages. Today we are in Genesis 3:7-19.

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“Why is Judas’s Death Different in Acts?” This episode addresses the differences in accounts of Judas’s death found in Matthew and Acts, while also delving into how a non-literal interpretation of the creation story affects the concept of original sin. Additional questions include the implications of kneeling at statues and why God sent Jesus long after Adam and Eve. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:39 – Can you clear up why Judas's death differs in Matthew 27 and Acts? 05:47 – Does Revelation 22:8-9 where John bows down and worships the angel prove kneeling at a statue can be considered worship? 19:40 – Can you explain how if the creation story is not literal how would this impact original sin? 31:43 – Why did God send Jesus long after Adam and Eve not right after? 34:42 – Did Jesus participate in the last supper? Did he eat the bread with his disciple? 39:00 – How could you explain Mary’s need for a cleansing in the bible when she was without sin? 46:15 – Are translations considered inspired? Was this protected by the Holy Spirit? 51:55 – When the angel appeared to Zachariah and Mary they both seem to show disbelief. Why did only Zachariah get punished?

Leadership isn't something you opt into—it's a calling built into the fabric of creation. But why do so many men fail to lead well? In this episode, the Kavod Family team exposes the real original sin behind every leadership failure: abdication.We walk through Genesis 3 to show how Adam's silence, passivity, and fear still haunt men today. We talk about sins of omission, the weight of responsibility, and how the enemy fills any space men refuse to occupy. Most importantly, we discuss how leadership can only be restored through intimacy with the Father, not through striving or rule‑keeping.If you want to lead your family, your community, and your own heart with clarity and conviction—this episode will show you what stands in the way and how Christ removes it.Subscribe for more conversations on biblical worldview, manhood, and discipleship:https://www.kavodfamilyministries.org

If you've ever wondered whether the Calvinist view of Original Sin is really the only Christian option, this video will help you rethink the whole conversation. Today we break down the doctrine of Original Sin, where it came from, and how different Christian traditions understand it. We look at Augustine's view, the Orthodox “ancestral sin” perspective, and why Pelagianism was ultimately labeled a heresy.Our goal isn't to attack anyone's tradition, but to help Christians (and those wrestling with faith) understand what the early church actually taught. Whether you're Gen Z exploring Christianity, a Christian trying to grow, or someone who's been hurt by religion and is trying to figure out where they land, this deep dive will give you clarity, Scripture, and historical context.If you want a thoughtful, non-dogmatic look at sin, human nature, and how God sees us, this video is for you. Stick around to the end, you'll be surprised by how wide the Christian tradition really is.

We hear from two thinkers who offer a different perspective on the history of slavery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read OnlineThe angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Luke 1:26–29The Blessed Virgin Mary was “full of grace!” To be “full” means just that—full, lacking in nothing. This fullness of grace signified that she embodied the perfection of every virtue, particularly humility. Humility is seeing oneself in the light of truth, neither exaggerated nor diminished. Mary's humility is strikingly revealed in her reaction to the angel Gabriel's greeting—she was “greatly troubled at what was said” and pondered it deeply.Why would the Mother of God be troubled? Why not simply respond with confidence, saying, “Thank you for noticing that I am full of grace?” Because Mary knew that her fullness of grace was not due to her own merits. It was entirely beyond her natural abilities and was the result of God's gracious initiative. Mary freely cooperated with grace throughout her life, and she knew that God alone was the source of every gift. Therefore, her initial reaction of being “troubled” was not due to doubt or fear but was the fruit of her wonder and awe at the incomprehensible blessings bestowed upon her. She saw clearly her own lowliness and unworthiness in relation to God, and this profound humility made her the most beautiful of all creatures.Her heart, filled with wonder and contemplation, not only made Mary the Immaculate Mother of God but also sets before us a model of perfect discipleship. Though we are not “full” of grace as she was, we receive countless graces daily. Like Mary, we must strive to respond to these gifts with humility, awe, and gratitude.Today, as we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception, we remember that while Adam and Eve were created in a state of Original Innocence, they fell from grace through disobedience. As a result, humanity inherited a fallen nature. However, by a singular grace, Mary was preserved from the stain of Original Sin from the very moment of her conception. This prevenient grace—a grace that was given to her before any merit or action on her part—was given to her in light of the future merits of her Son, Jesus Christ. Thus, Mary was redeemed in an extraordinary way, and her soul was preserved from concupiscence and all of the effects of sin. Unlike Adam and Eve, who turned away from God, Mary remained faithful to Him throughout her life, earning her the title, “The New Eve.”As we celebrate the Immaculate Conception, reflect today on the mystery of Mary's life and soul. While we can understand her unique role in salvation history to a certain degree, the full beauty and depth of her Immaculate Heart will only be fully revealed in Heaven. For now, we are invited to meditate upon her profound humility, her life of grace, and her role as the model of Christian discipleship. Dearest Mother of God, you are the Immaculate Conception, filled with grace from the first moment of your existence. You never turned away from God's gift of grace, given to you through the merits of your Son. Pray for me, that I may come to understand the virtues you embody and strive to imitate your holiness. Help me to embrace the grace that draws me closer to your Son, our Savior. Immaculate Conception, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.