Podcasts about Overseer

Episode 158 - A Dot In The Sky (Fallout RPG)    The residents of Vault Theta are on high alert! Under strict orders from the Overseer, they are scanning the horizon for signs of...something. Something top secret! Shuttlecock faces a crisis of internal conflict, Victor self-medicates, and Percy proves that his eyes still work just as well as any robot!   Find Us on Bluesky @PretendWithDice, @MonkeyMagicEden, @Ajheretic666, @MarkusMalice87 & @unklchop You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X @PretendWithDice Links to all of our online presences can be found at www.pretendingwithdice.com, including our Ko-fi page, Merch Store, Discord server and much much more!

The dust of the old world settles over the ruins of Ohio, but the ghosts of Appalachia refuse to rest. For Shadow, the road has been long—a path carved through wreckage and regret. He is a man forged in the crucible of Vault 76, haunted by the calculated cruelties of a woman who mistakes her delusions of grandeur for a righteous mission. While the Overseer marches westward, fueled by a dangerous faith that she holds the keys to humanity's salvation, Shadow follows in her wake—a silent hunter closing in on the final name on his list. As their paths converge at the gates of Vault 199, the collision between a self-appointed savior and a monster of the Wasteland's making is inevitable. The reckoning has arrived, but in a world built on lies, the line between hero and villain is as thin as the edge of a blade.

1 Timothy 3:1-7

What are the qualifications of a church elder?  If I'm not an elder, do I need to care?  How many of us can meet this standard?  How do we do things here at Abide Calvary?  Come explore these practical questions with us as we continue through 1 Timothy.Visit: abideatascadero.orgEmail: info@abideatascadero.orgInstagram: @abide.calvary_atascFacebook: @AbideCalvaryAtascadero

1 Timothy 3:1-7

The sermon examines the biblical qualifications for church overseers found in 1 Timothy 3, emphasizing that character outweighs preaching ability or administrative skill. It argues against the notion of a subjective call to ministry, asserting that the church must recognize and validate leadership based on observable spiritual fruit and moral integrity. The speaker critiques the modern tendency to prioritize charisma over humility, using specific examples to illustrate how a lack of gentleness and self-control disqualifies a leader regardless of their public influence. Additionally, the text highlights the necessity for leaders to manage their households well and remain teachable, demonstrating that true leadership requires ongoing growth and submission to correction. Ultimately, the message calls for a holistic evaluation of potential elders, focusing on their daily conduct and spiritual maturity rather than external metrics of success.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:11:24 +0000

The sermon examines the biblical qualifications for church overseers found in 1 Timothy 3, emphasizing that character outweighs preaching ability or administrative skill. It argues against the notion of a subjective call to ministry, asserting that the church must recognize and validate leadership based on observable spiritual fruit and moral integrity. The speaker critiques the modern tendency to prioritize charisma over humility, using specific examples to illustrate how a lack of gentleness and self-control disqualifies a leader regardless of their public influence. Additionally, the text highlights the necessity for leaders to manage their households well and remain teachable, demonstrating that true leadership requires ongoing growth and submission to correction. Ultimately, the message calls for a holistic evaluation of potential elders, focusing on their daily conduct and spiritual maturity rather than external metrics of success.

Welcome to The Daily. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. Our text today is 1 Peter 2:21-25: For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. — 1 Peter 2:21-25 Life has a way of confronting us with moments that don't feel fair. Someone betrays your trust. A false accusation damages your reputation. You become the target of criticism you didn't deserve. You do the right thing and suffer for it anyway. In those moments, our instincts take over. We want to defend ourselves, retaliate, prove our innocence, or make someone else feel the pain they've caused us. Peter understands that instinct. He had lived it. He was there when soldiers came to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:10-11). Peter reached for a sword and swung it. He was ready to fight injustice with force. Later that same night, Peter denied even knowing Jesus out of fear (Luke 22:54-62). He wanted a Messiah who conquered enemies, not a Savior who surrendered to suffering. Then he watched Jesus. He watched false witnesses testify against Him (Matthew 26:59-61). He saw the mocking, the beatings, and the humiliation (Matthew 26:67-68; 27:27-31). He witnessed what happened when the only truly innocent person who ever lived suffered the greatest injustice imaginable (Luke 23:4, 14-15, 22-25). Years later, Peter writes not as a detached teacher, but as a witness. "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps." Jesus is our example. When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten. Instead, He entrusted himself to God who judges justly. Peter had seen it with his own eyes. But Jesus is more than our example. Peter declares, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree." This is not merely a story about composure under pressure. It is the gospel. Jesus did not simply show us how to suffer. He suffered in our place. The sinless One carried our sins. The innocent One bore our guilt. Peter reaches back to Isaiah 53 and sees it fulfilled in Christ. "By his wounds you have been healed." The healing Peter speaks of is deeper than physical restoration. It is the healing of our deepest problem, our separation from God. Through Christ's suffering, we are forgiven, reconciled, and made whole. Then Peter reminds us who we once were. "For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." That may be the most comforting image in the entire passage. The One who understands suffering now walks with you through it. The cross doesn't just save you from suffering. It teaches you how to suffer. Jesus trusted the Father when others mocked Him. He forgave when others condemned Him. He loved when others hated Him. He entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly. Because He bore your sins, you now have both the power and the pattern to do the same. Following Jesus will not always lead you around suffering. Sometimes it will lead you right through it. But you do not walk that road alone. The Shepherd who died for you now leads you. Will you trust him enough to follow him through it? DO THIS: Think of one hurt, injustice, or offense you are carrying today. Bring it honestly before Jesus and ask Him to help you respond as He did—entrusting yourself to the Father who judges justly. ASK THIS: Where am I tempted to retaliate instead of entrusting myself to God? How does knowing Jesus suffered in my place change the way I endure hardship? What would it look like to follow the Shepherd in this season of my life? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for sending Jesus not only to bear my sins but also to show me how to walk through suffering. Help me trust You when life feels unfair. Guard me from bitterness and retaliation, and teach me to follow the Shepherd who gave His life for me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Jesus, Strong and Kind."

How should Christians live in a hostile world? For many believers, it feels like there are only three options: Fight. Hide. Or fit in. But in 1 Peter 2, Peter gives us another way. He does not tell believers to become combative. He does not tell them to become compromising. He does not tell them to withdraw from the world. He teaches them to live differently. In this chapter-by-chapter Bible teaching, Vince Miller shows how Peter calls Christians to stand firm by living distinct lives in a world that does not understand them. In 1 Peter 2, we discover four ways Christians are called to live differently: 1) Keep growing into who Christ is making you to be. The church is not a stagnant event you attend. It is a living people being built by Christ. 2) Live with integrity. Your witness is not only built through what you say. It is built through what people see. 3) Live respectfully. Honor others without surrendering your convictions, and refuse to let the outrage of the age become the posture of your soul. 4) Live like Jesus. When faithfulness costs you something, entrust yourself to the Father and follow the Shepherd who suffered for you. The church changes the world not by becoming like it, nor by retreating from it, but by being distinct within it. If you are trying to follow Jesus in schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, churches, families, and communities that increasingly do not understand biblical faith, this study through 1 Peter 2 will help you stand firm. Pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal and follow along with us. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Which pressure of modern exile do you feel most deeply right now: fighting, hiding, or blending in? 2. Where have you stopped growing spiritually and settled for comfort instead of transformation? 3. How have you experienced consumer Christianity in your own life? 4. Which of Peter's commands in verses 1–10 challenges you most: putting away malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, or slander? 5. Where is there a gap between your public confession and your private integrity? 6. What desires are currently waging war against your soul? 7. How has the outrage of our culture affected your emotions and responses? 8. What does it practically look like to honor others without compromising biblical convictions? 9. Where are you tempted to demand fairness instead of faithfulness? 10. How does seeing Jesus as your Shepherd and Overseer encourage you to stand firm today?

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:07:37 +0000

Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Theme: Jesus Christ requires ministers and elders to oversee themselves and the flock with fairness, boldness, and grace.

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 5 of Gospel Unfiltered, host Cornell Bunting sits down with Overseer Gregory Ford for a timely and powerful conversation as he prepares to be ordained as Apostle Gregory Ford.This episode explores the journey from receiving a calling to carrying the responsibility of spiritual leadership. Overseer Ford shares insight into his personal faith journey, preparation for ministry, the meaning of apostolic leadership, and the importance of humility, accountability, service, and sound character.Together, Cornell and Overseer Ford discuss the difference between seeking a title and accepting an assignment, the weight of leadership, the role of mentorship, and the responsibility spiritual leaders have to strengthen churches, develop future leaders, serve families, and reach the wider community.The conversation also examines how leaders can remain grounded, protect their integrity, respond to correction, and continue serving faithfully through seasons of transition, pressure, and growth.This episode is especially meaningful for pastors, ministers, emerging leaders, and anyone seeking greater clarity about calling, preparation, ordination, and Kingdom responsibility.Guest: Overseer Gregory FordHost: Cornell BuntingTopic: From Calling to Commission: Preparing for Apostolic LeadershipJoin us as we go Beyond the Pulpit for honest conversations, real stories, and Kingdom truth.New episodes of Gospel Unfiltered air every Friday. Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast

"We steward our lives by staying close to the shepherd who knows how to feed and care for his sheep."   What if the way we've been taught to "steward" our bodies is actually keeping us more focused on our bodies than free in them? In this teaching, Alisa Keeton invites us to take a deeper look at stewardship, and what Scripture actually says about stewarding our bodies. If you've ever felt like you should be doing more, eating better, exercising differently, or getting your body 'right' this conversation is for you.   Alisa walks through a body dissatisfaction scale and explores how easily Christian wellness language can become another way of watching, comparing, and trying to control our bodies. Instead, she offers a different picture: Bodies need shepherding more than stewarding.   Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He knows how to lead, restore, and care for us. Our invitation is to stay close to the One who knows how to care for our whole selves. In this teaching, you'll explore: What body dissatisfaction really is how to identify it in ourselves How body stewardship can unintentionally become another form of control Why bodies are meant to be lived in, not watched The connection between soul hunger and body dissatisfaction What Scripture actually says about stewardship What it looks like to seek Jesus first in a noisy, hyper-visual wellness culture Why we may need a Shepherd, not another set of rules   Watch this teaching on Youtube: https://youtu.be/If8NlxBuKVU   Practice & Reflection The next time you notice yourself watching, measuring, comparing, or criticizing your body, pause and ask: Am I living in my body, or am I watching my body? Then take a breath and turn your attention toward the Good Shepherd. What would change if I trusted the Good Shepherd to care for me instead of believing I have to control myself?   Teaching Scriptures: John 10:10 — Life to the full Romans 12:1 — Offering our bodies to God 1 Corinthians 10 — Honoring God with our bodies 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 — Stewarding the mysteries of God 1 Peter 4:10 — Stewarding God's gifts Matthew 25:14–30 — The parable of the talents 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — Our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit Mark 6:34 — Jesus' compassion for people like sheep without a shepherd 1 Peter 2:24–25 — Jesus as Shepherd and Overseer of our souls Psalm 23 — The Lord as our Shepherd   Mentioned in this Teaching Download the Body Dissatisfaction Scale: https://www.revelationwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/body-dissatisfaction-scale.jpg Why Do I Hate My Body Webinar. Watch the replay here: https://www.revelationwellness.org/resources/webinar-hate-my-body/ 5-Day Nutrition Reset: Registration opens Monday, August 24!   Ready to Go Deeper?

Key Takeaways: CEOs Need to Connect Strategy to Individual Action: Strategy is only successful when employees understand how their daily work contributes to the organization's broader goals. Collaboration Creates Stronger Strategy Than Individual Vision: Input and engagement from stakeholders in the strategy-development process builds alignment, commitment, and ultimately better execution. CEOs Must Create Psychological Safety, Not Just Communication Channels: In a rapidly changing business environment, leaders cannot afford cultures where people hesitate to speak up. Early identification of issues allows organizations to adapt more quickly and make better decisions. Psychological safety is therefore a leadership imperative rather than a cultural aspiration. The Best Governance Relationships Are Built on Transparency and Early Dialogue: Management should engage boards early—before solutions are fully developed and sometimes even before problems are fully understood as waiting until recommendations are finalized can limit meaningful discussion. Frequent, candid communication enables boards to contribute their perspectives when they can be most valuable. Leadership Requires Constantly Shifting Between Short-Term Execution and Long-Term Stewardship: Effective leaders must be able to step back from day-to-day demands and consider the long-term health of the organization, while still remaining close enough to operations to understand how decisions will affect employees and clients. Diverse Experiences Make Better CEOs: Executives should be encouraged to engage outside their own organizations because exposure to different governance models, strategic approaches, successes, and failures broadens perspective and improves decision-making. Leadership growth often comes from seeing challenges through lenses other than one's own. CEO Takeaway: The CEO's job is not simply to set direction, but to build alignment—aligning strategy with execution, boards with management, leaders with employees, and organizational goals with stakeholder expectations.

"We steward our lives by staying close to the shepherd who knows how to feed and care for his sheep."   What if the way we've been taught to "steward" our bodies is actually keeping us more focused on our bodies than free in them? In this teaching, Alisa Keeton invites us to take a deeper look at stewardship, and what Scripture actually says about stewarding our bodies. If you've ever felt like you should be doing more, eating better, exercising differently, or getting your body 'right' this conversation is for you.   Alisa walks through a body dissatisfaction scale and explores how easily Christian wellness language can become another way of watching, comparing, and trying to control our bodies. Instead, she offers a different picture: Bodies need shepherding more than stewarding.   Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He knows how to lead, restore, and care for us. Our invitation is to stay close to the One who knows how to care for our whole selves. In this teaching, you'll explore: What body dissatisfaction really is how to identify it in ourselves How body stewardship can unintentionally become another form of control Why bodies are meant to be lived in, not watched The connection between soul hunger and body dissatisfaction What Scripture actually says about stewardship What it looks like to seek Jesus first in a noisy, hyper-visual wellness culture Why we may need a Shepherd, not another set of rules   Watch this teaching on Youtube: https://youtu.be/If8NlxBuKVU   Practice & Reflection The next time you notice yourself watching, measuring, comparing, or criticizing your body, pause and ask: Am I living in my body, or am I watching my body? Then take a breath and turn your attention toward the Good Shepherd. What would change if I trusted the Good Shepherd to care for me instead of believing I have to control myself?   Teaching Scriptures: John 10:10 — Life to the full Romans 12:1 — Offering our bodies to God 1 Corinthians 10 — Honoring God with our bodies 1 Corinthians 4:1–2 — Stewarding the mysteries of God 1 Peter 4:10 — Stewarding God's gifts Matthew 25:14–30 — The parable of the talents 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 — Our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit Mark 6:34 — Jesus' compassion for people like sheep without a shepherd 1 Peter 2:24–25 — Jesus as Shepherd and Overseer of our souls Psalm 23 — The Lord as our Shepherd   Mentioned in this Teaching Download the Body Dissatisfaction Scale: https://www.revelationwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/body-dissatisfaction-scale.jpg Why Do I Hate My Body Webinar. Watch the replay here: https://www.revelationwellness.org/resources/webinar-hate-my-body/ 5-Day Nutrition Reset: Registration opens Monday, August 24!   Ready to Go Deeper?

Episode 157 - Stiff Upper Lip, Sore Lower Back (Fallout RPG)    The Overseer, having received an unexpected communication from the outside world, calls an urgent meeting of all of the Vault's residents! Determined not to be derailed from his weapon-crafting, Victor attends under protest, but even he can't help but be intrigued by the Overseer's news - News which may shape the very future of Vault Theta...   Find Us on Bluesky @PretendWithDice, @MonkeyMagicEden, @Ajheretic666, @MarkusMalice87 & @unklchop You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X @PretendWithDice Links to all of our online presences can be found at www.pretendingwithdice.com, including our Ko-fi page, Merch Store, Discord server and much much more!

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:20:29 +0000

Send us Fan MailWhat does faith really look like when the church service is over? In Episode 3 of Gospel Unfiltered, host Cornell Bunting sits down with Overseer Jimmy Washington for an honest conversation about what it truly means to live the Gospel beyond Sunday morning. Together, they explore the importance of integrity, obedience, character, humility, service, and living consistently with the faith we profess. This episode challenges believers to examine whether their private lives reflect their public worship and whether their actions match the Word they hear. Using Scriptures such as James 1:22, Matthew 5:16, Luke 16:10, 1 John 3:18, and Galatians 5:22–23, the conversation focuses on becoming doers of the Word, allowing the fruit of the Spirit to show in everyday life, and understanding that real faith is demonstrated through the choices we make when no one is applauding. This is a conversation about authenticity, accountability, and putting faith into action. Sunday may reveal what we profess, but Monday through Saturday reveals what we practice. Join us as we go Beyond the Pulpit for honest conversations, real stories, and Kingdom truth. Gospel Unfiltered — new episodes every Friday.  Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast

Episode 156 - Every Tool's A Hammer (Fallout RPG)    After returning home to Vault Theta, our explorers take the opportunity to rest and consider what they've just been through. The Overseer is deep in discussion with the Ghoul family that the explorers found along the coast, attended by Shuttlecock; Victor looks to personalise the Laser weapon he "borrowed" from Harry, and Percy & Sally set to building a set of armour, to protect from future dangers...Dangers which may be closer than they think!   Find Us on Bluesky @PretendWithDice, @MonkeyMagicEden, @Ajheretic666, @MarkusMalice87 & @unklchop You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X @PretendWithDice Links to all of our online presences can be found at www.pretendingwithdice.com, including our Ko-fi page, Merch Store, Discord server and much much more!

I have finally come up with a title for The Thirteenth Hour sequel - Dare.  In many ways, that's what the book is about.There are a number of characters that accompany Logan on his journey to find Aurora after she is spirited away:-Tinder: an full blooded eleven youth from a well- off family who has chosen to distance himself from the family business (and a a life of privilege) by making his living as a nomadic minstrel.  Well educated and an experienced competitive fencer ...-Haylee: a middle aged researcher and professor of linguistics at the National Wild Land University who comes from humble beginnings (her father was a shepherd) and has worked hard to distance herself from poverty.  The trade off is she has had little time for developing other interests, friendships, and romantic partnerships ...Kayla: a mute half elf woman who, like Tinder, has lived a nomadic life, but unlike him, not by choice.  A naturally gentle person, she also has an understated, fierce independence stemming from being able to trust few others besides herself. ...The Wayfarer: a giant, nonmute half elf who is somewhat of a rebel without a cause.  His main life's mission was to help his people regain their (in his words) rightful land (the Dark Forest) that was taken by King Darian IV.  Due to a series of events that was apparently not supposed to happen, he was killed in a battle with the Imperial Army and is resurrected when the Dreamweaver, the Overseer of the Land of Dreams,  realizes the error ...Logan: the protagonist of The Thirteenth is now about ten years older.  He is living a hardy but pleasant, self sustaining existence on the Isle of Misfits with his wife, Aurora, and the half elf refugee community on the other side of the island.  That changes when mysterious strangers arrive from Aurora's supposed homeland summoning her back for fulfill her family destiny.  When he wakes up one day and Aurora is missing, he fears the worst and decides to go looking for her, though he knows the chances of success are slim and it will take him far from his beloved island community ...Full descriptions at: https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-573-thirteenth-hour-sequel-update-22-title-reveal-and-logans-party/More next week!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

Episode 155 - Den Of The Daddies (Part 2) (Fallout RPG)    Our explorers find themselves locked in a deadly encounter with a swarm of flying mutants they know only as The Daddies! With nothing but hard choices ahead of them, can they see off these airborne menaces, and live to tell the tale? Will they be able to protect their newly met Ghoul neighbours, and if so, what will the Overseer have to say about it? What other horrors dwell in the surrounding wasteland?   Find Us on Bluesky @PretendWithDice, @MonkeyMagicEden, @Ajheretic666, @MarkusMalice87 & @unklchop You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter/X @PretendWithDice Links to all of our online presences can be found at www.pretendingwithdice.com, including our Ko-fi page, Merch Store, Discord server and much much more!

Leadership matters.Whether it's in business, sports, your family, or the church, leadership has the power to influence generations—for better or for worse.In 1 Timothy 3, the Apostle Paul gives Timothy a blueprint for selecting leaders who will protect the church, faithfully teach God's Word, and care for God's people. Rather than focusing on charisma, influence, or talent, Paul points to something far more important: character.As our Truth Over Trends series continues, this message reminds us that God's qualifications for leadership haven't changed. Healthy churches are built on leaders who are trustworthy, humble, spiritually mature, and committed to Jesus above all else.In this sermon, you'll discover:• Why leadership always matters • The biblical role of pastors (overseers) and deacons • The difference between leadership and service in the church • Why character is more important than charisma or talent • The qualities God looks for in spiritual leaders • How every Christian can grow into a person others trust • Why the church is called the pillar and foundation of the truth • How Jesus remains the true Shepherd and Overseer of His ChurchEven if you never serve as a pastor or deacon, these qualities are worth pursuing because they reflect the character of Christ. God desires every believer to grow in faithfulness, integrity, humility, and spiritual maturity.Healthy churches don't happen by accident. They are built by leaders—and members—who are committed to living lives worthy of the gospel.

Have you ever wondered why the angel Gabriel responded so strongly to Zechariah's doubt?In Luke 1, Zechariah receives incredible news: after years of waiting, he and Elizabeth will have a son who will prepare the way for the Messiah. But instead of responding with faith, Zechariah responds with doubt. Gabriel's response wasn't simply about one question—it revealed the importance of trusting God's promises and His perfect timing.In this message, guest speaker Pastor Adam McCain from Hill City Church and Overseer of Global Ministers Network shares practical wisdom for anyone waiting on God.You'll discover how to:Trust God's timing instead of your own.Stop trying to control the "how" and "when."Remain faithful while God develops your character.Refuse to make villains out of people you think are in your way.Guard your words so they align with God's promises.Even when God's timing doesn't make sense, His promises will come true at the proper time.Scripture: Luke 1:5–20 (NIV)If this message encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to trust God's timing today.#Faith #Luke1 #TrustGod #GodsTiming #WaitingOnGod #Zechariah #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #OverflowChurch #PastorAdamMcCainSupport the show

We sit down with Dr. Steven Thrasher to talk about his new book, The Overseer Class; how our police state today evolved from yesterday's slave plantations; and why Dr. Thrasher has been blacklisted from academia after defending his students at Northwestern University during the Palestine encampment movement in 2024. Guests:Steven W. Thrasher, PhD, is the author of The Overseer Class: A Manifesto and the award-winning book The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide, which was a New York Times's Paperback Row Editors' Pick, named one of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews, was longlisted for both the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Literature, and won the 2023 POZ Award for Best in Literature. He is also the inaugural Daniel Renberg Chair for Social Justice in Reporting at the Medill School of Journalism and a faculty member of Northwestern University's Institute of Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing. An internationally renowned scholar on race, gender, and infectious disease, Dr. Thrasher's writing has been published by the Guardian, Atlantic, New York Times, Scientific American, Literary Hub, and in many academic journals.Credits:Studio Production / Post-Production: David HebdenBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

1 Timothy 3: 1-7 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss what a good work shepherding in the local congregation is.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25917The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Dive in with Special Guest and Overseer of MHCC, Dr. Clem Ferris as he gives a powerful message on the flow of the Holy Spirit.

Is 1 Timothy 3 a list of "manly" traits, or a calling for the entire Body of Christ?

Part 2 of conversation with Steven Thrasher, author of the new book The Overseer Class: A Manifesto. In the book, he explores how members of historically marginalized groups rise to positions of power within institutions in lieu of structural change.

Part 2 of conversation with Steven Thrasher, author of the new book The Overseer Class: A Manifesto. In the book he explores how members of historically marginalized groups rise to positions of power within institutions in lieu of structural change.

1 Peter 2:11-2511Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.13Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.18Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 

“The poor, of whatever color, do not trust the law and certainly have no reason to, and God knows we didn't. ‘If you must call a cop,' we said in those days, ‘for God's sake, make sure it's a white one.' We did not feel that the cops were protecting us, for we knew too much about the reasons for the kinds of crimes committed in the ghetto; but we feared black cops even more than white cops, because the black cop had to work so much harder—on your head—to prove to himself and his colleagues that he was not like all the other n******.” James Baldwin (1967) Professor and journalist Steven Thrasher, author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books of 2022), explores in The Overseer Class: A Manifesto (Amistad, 2026) what happens when members of historically minoritized groups are selected for high-visibility positions of power within existing institutions—law enforcement, academia, the military, for profit and not-for-profit corporations, and government—under the conditions of a kind of Faustian bargain. This is a conversation, and a book, not to be missed. You can find author Steven Thrasher on Bluesky and Instagram. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

“The poor, of whatever color, do not trust the law and certainly have no reason to, and God knows we didn't. ‘If you must call a cop,' we said in those days, ‘for God's sake, make sure it's a white one.' We did not feel that the cops were protecting us, for we knew too much about the reasons for the kinds of crimes committed in the ghetto; but we feared black cops even more than white cops, because the black cop had to work so much harder—on your head—to prove to himself and his colleagues that he was not like all the other n******.” James Baldwin (1967) Professor and journalist Steven Thrasher, author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books of 2022), explores in The Overseer Class: A Manifesto (Amistad, 2026) what happens when members of historically minoritized groups are selected for high-visibility positions of power within existing institutions—law enforcement, academia, the military, for profit and not-for-profit corporations, and government—under the conditions of a kind of Faustian bargain. This is a conversation, and a book, not to be missed. You can find author Steven Thrasher on Bluesky and Instagram. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

“The poor, of whatever color, do not trust the law and certainly have no reason to, and God knows we didn't. ‘If you must call a cop,' we said in those days, ‘for God's sake, make sure it's a white one.' We did not feel that the cops were protecting us, for we knew too much about the reasons for the kinds of crimes committed in the ghetto; but we feared black cops even more than white cops, because the black cop had to work so much harder—on your head—to prove to himself and his colleagues that he was not like all the other n******.” James Baldwin (1967) Professor and journalist Steven Thrasher, author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books of 2022), explores in The Overseer Class: A Manifesto (Amistad, 2026) what happens when members of historically minoritized groups are selected for high-visibility positions of power within existing institutions—law enforcement, academia, the military, for profit and not-for-profit corporations, and government—under the conditions of a kind of Faustian bargain. This is a conversation, and a book, not to be missed. You can find author Steven Thrasher on Bluesky and Instagram. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

“The poor, of whatever color, do not trust the law and certainly have no reason to, and God knows we didn't. ‘If you must call a cop,' we said in those days, ‘for God's sake, make sure it's a white one.' We did not feel that the cops were protecting us, for we knew too much about the reasons for the kinds of crimes committed in the ghetto; but we feared black cops even more than white cops, because the black cop had to work so much harder—on your head—to prove to himself and his colleagues that he was not like all the other n******.” James Baldwin (1967) Professor and journalist Steven Thrasher, author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books of 2022), explores in The Overseer Class: A Manifesto (Amistad, 2026) what happens when members of historically minoritized groups are selected for high-visibility positions of power within existing institutions—law enforcement, academia, the military, for profit and not-for-profit corporations, and government—under the conditions of a kind of Faustian bargain. This is a conversation, and a book, not to be missed. You can find author Steven Thrasher on Bluesky and Instagram. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

“The poor, of whatever color, do not trust the law and certainly have no reason to, and God knows we didn't. ‘If you must call a cop,' we said in those days, ‘for God's sake, make sure it's a white one.' We did not feel that the cops were protecting us, for we knew too much about the reasons for the kinds of crimes committed in the ghetto; but we feared black cops even more than white cops, because the black cop had to work so much harder—on your head—to prove to himself and his colleagues that he was not like all the other n******.” James Baldwin (1967) Professor and journalist Steven Thrasher, author of the critically acclaimed The Viral Underclass (one of Kirkus Reviews best books of 2022), explores in The Overseer Class: A Manifesto (Amistad, 2026) what happens when members of historically minoritized groups are selected for high-visibility positions of power within existing institutions—law enforcement, academia, the military, for profit and not-for-profit corporations, and government—under the conditions of a kind of Faustian bargain. This is a conversation, and a book, not to be missed. You can find author Steven Thrasher on Bluesky and Instagram. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Color: White Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:11–16 Psalm: Psalm 23; antiphon: v. 6 Epistle: 1 Peter 2:21–25 Gospel: John 10:11–16 Introit: Psalm 33:1, 18–20; antiphon: vv. 5b, 6a Verse: Luke 24:35b; John 10:14 The Good Shepherd Cares for His Sheep   Our Lord Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11–16). He is not like the hireling, who cares nothing for the sheep and only for himself, who flees when he sees the wolf coming. Rather, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks out His scattered sheep to deliver them (Ezek. 34:11–16). He gathers them and feeds them in rich pasture. He binds up the broken and strengthens the sick. He lays down His life for wandering and wayward sheep. On the cross, Christ bore in His body the attacks of the predators of sin and death and the devil for you that you might be saved. He now lives to restore your soul in the still waters of baptism, to lead you in the paths of righteousness by the voice of His Gospel, to prepare the table of His holy supper before you, that you may dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23). “For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls” (1 Peter 2:25). Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

Dom Vincent 04.26.26 Easter

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260502dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. I Peter 2:25 Return to the Shepherd From time to time, the Bible calls us “sheep.” That isn”t very flattering, is it? If a wolf is bearing down, how could a single sheep protect itself? The score every time is: Wolf 1, Sheep 0. If there is a drought, where would the sheep find decent water and grass? And the very worst? If a sheep goes astray into real but invisible danger, they have no way of escaping it. How incriminating it is to hear the apostle Peter tell us, “you were like sheep going astray.” Perhaps you thought you could handle a little temptation on the computer. Or you thought you could get drunk just once and then get behind the wheel. Or, you thought you deserved the right to stay angry at so-and-so. The danger became oh-so-real, oh-so-fast. It’s time to return to the Shepherd. No more excuses. No more wandering. No more thinking that you can stare temptation in the eye and handle it alone. No more thinking that you can solve all your problems. No more being deceived into thinking that you’re in control when you are not. Return to the Shepherd! Let him be your Overseer. Let his promises guide your way. Listen to him as he tells you, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). There you are safe for eternity. Prayer: Dear Shepherd, I don’t want to wander from you. Please watch over me that I might never go astray and be safe under your promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260502dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. I Peter 2:25 Return to the Shepherd From time to time, the Bible calls us “sheep.” That isn”t very flattering, is it? If a wolf is bearing down, how could a single sheep protect itself? The score every time is: Wolf 1, Sheep 0. If there is a drought, where would the sheep find decent water and grass? And the very worst? If a sheep goes astray into real but invisible danger, they have no way of escaping it. How incriminating it is to hear the apostle Peter tell us, “you were like sheep going astray.” Perhaps you thought you could handle a little temptation on the computer. Or you thought you could get drunk just once and then get behind the wheel. Or, you thought you deserved the right to stay angry at so-and-so. The danger became oh-so-real, oh-so-fast. It’s time to return to the Shepherd. No more excuses. No more wandering. No more thinking that you can stare temptation in the eye and handle it alone. No more thinking that you can solve all your problems. No more being deceived into thinking that you’re in control when you are not. Return to the Shepherd! Let him be your Overseer. Let his promises guide your way. Listen to him as he tells you, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). There you are safe for eternity. Prayer: Dear Shepherd, I don’t want to wander from you. Please watch over me that I might never go astray and be safe under your promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Pastor Jeff Lewis preaches on 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in His mouth. When He was reviled, He did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but continued entrusting Himself to Him who judges justly. He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. (1 Peter 2:19-25)

Concluding the March focus on the fruit of the Spirit—Faith—this final session brings the believer into a deeper dimension: rest.Drawing from Hebrews 4:9–11, Isaiah 30:15, and Psalm 37:7, Overseer Azizah Morrison teaches that mature faith is not marked by striving, anxiety, or constant pressure—but by quiet confidence in the faithfulness of God. Faith that has endured, obeyed, and spoken must ultimately learn to rest.This lesson addresses the difference between responsibility and burden, revealing how many believers carry what God never assigned, and how true faith releases control while remaining steady in obedience.The accompanying prayer leads listeners into a place of surrender, trust, and inward stillness—calling them to release timelines, outcomes, and pressure into the hands of God.This is faith at its highest expression: not striving, but resting in the certainty that God is able and will perform what He has spoken.

Brad Klassen • Selected Scriptures • Practical Wisdom to Consider Before the Affirmation

Brad Klassen • Selected Scriptures • Practical Wisdom to Consider Before the Affirmation • Shepherds Conference

19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Peter 5:1-5 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin continue the discussion of the organization of Christ's church. Today, they discuss the nature and organization of the universal church. And they discuss who is the Chief Shepherd of the universal church and every local congregation.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=24244The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/