Podcasts about Overseer

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?

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/ 

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-21; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Text: 1 Timothy 3:1 Theme: Calling men to the ministry of the Word of God.

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

The sermon, drawn from 1 Peter 2:24–25, presents a multifaceted understanding of Christ's atonement as a divine act of reconciliation that encompasses the bearing of sin, the ushering in of new life, and the restoration of fellowship with God. Rooted in the prophetic imagery of Isaiah 53 and the Old Testament sacrificial system, it emphasizes that Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross—not merely as a legal transaction, but as a transformative reality that transfers guilt, shame, and pollution from humanity to Himself, thereby removing sin as far as the east is from the west. This atonement is not only personal and corporate but cosmic, reversing the curse of Eden and opening the way back to the tree of life, enabling believers to die to sin and live to righteousness. The healing of wounds through His stripes signifies the beginning of spiritual restoration, inaugurating a new quality of life marked by truth, holiness, and communion with God. Ultimately, the cross is not just a means of forgiveness but the foundation of a restored relationship with the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls, bringing us home to the presence of the triune God, where we now walk in His fellowship, praise His glory, and live as those who have been redeemed from exile to intimate union with Him.

The sermon, drawn from 1 Peter 2:24–25, presents a multifaceted understanding of Christ's atonement as a divine act of reconciliation that encompasses the bearing of sin, the ushering in of new life, and the restoration of fellowship with God. Rooted in the prophetic imagery of Isaiah 53 and the Old Testament sacrificial system, it emphasizes that Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross—not merely as a legal transaction, but as a transformative reality that transfers guilt, shame, and pollution from humanity to Himself, thereby removing sin as far as the east is from the west. This atonement is not only personal and corporate but cosmic, reversing the curse of Eden and opening the way back to the tree of life, enabling believers to die to sin and live to righteousness. The healing of wounds through His stripes signifies the beginning of spiritual restoration, inaugurating a new quality of life marked by truth, holiness, and communion with God. Ultimately, the cross is not just a means of forgiveness but the foundation of a restored relationship with the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls, bringing us home to the presence of the triune God, where we now walk in His fellowship, praise His glory, and live as those who have been redeemed from exile to intimate union with Him.

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.

The fourth Sunday in Easter - Pastor James Pierce

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)

April 21, 2026Today's Reading: 1 Peter 2:21-25Daily Lectionary: Exodus 34:1-28; Luke 7:18-35“...leaving you an example…” (1 Peter 2:21b) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Peter preaches Jesus in two ways. The first and foremost way is that Jesus, “the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls,” is the SALVIFIC GIFT for you. You were like “straying sheep,” as Peter quotes Isaiah 54, but Good Shepherd Jesus “bore our sins in his body on the tree.” This is so deliciously wonderful! Jesus was completely pure and holy, and yet on the cross, He carried all your sin. He answered or atoned for it all as He sacrificially in love shed His blood FOR YOU. The blood that gushed from His crucified body is the blood that cleanses and purifies from all sin (1 John 1:7). So, your sin does not belong to you anymore. All of it and all of its hellacious punishment was reckoned to Jesus in His very good, Good Friday death. “By his [Good Friday] wounds you have been healed.” This is Peter's preaching of Jesus as GIFT for you and for your salvation. To which faith says: “Amen.”  Then Peter preaches Jesus as EXAMPLE, namely, how you are to live before others, especially those who want to or actually harm you. Christians suffer for confessing Jesus as “the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” It goes with the territory. So, learn how to suffer discrimination, hate, injustice, and injury from Jesus because you are a Christian. “For this you have been called,” Peter declares. Jesus suffered for you, “leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.” The Shepherd has taken the lead. Willingly, for your salvation, He marched to the cross. So, then, His sheep will follow and bear their crosses following His example. As Jesus Good Friday-ly suffered, He didn't sin. He didn't argue or complain. He did not appeal to justice as He stood before the High Priest and Governor Pilate, and He “committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.” Moreover, when Jesus was reviled, He did not berate back. As He suffered, He did not say: “Just wait until I rise from the dead! I'll get you!” Instead, Jesus, “entrusted himself to him [His Father] who judges justly.”  FOR YOU and for your salvation, Jesus permitted Himself to be viciously demonized, scorned, mocked, and brutally murdered. And yet He only opened His mouth to pray: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do,” (Luke 23:34)! Stephen prayed that way in Acts 8:60, and Mrs. Erika Kirk recently prayed that way for the murderer of her husband Charlie: “that man, that young man, I forgive him.”  So, follow Jesus' example, dear disciple. Do not argue and complain when you are wronged. Have compassion on those who hurt you. Suffer it, forgive, and leave the matter to God the Father just as Jesus did. In such living, you “die to sin and live to righteousness.” In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 

The Scripture readings are Ezekiel 34:11-16; 1 Peter 2:21-25; and John 10:11-16.Following Jesus doesn't mean performing miracles but tracing His steps through suffering with patient endurance. The Good Shepherd has suffered for you, healed you by His wounds, and never loses one of His sheep.

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.

Chad Cronin - Acts 9:32-35

Pippa Hudson speaks to Bongani Mnisi, Sanparks Regional General Manager about visiting the Overseer’s Cottage on Table Mountain. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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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/ 

Many women and wives go through life hearing the message that they're not good enough or somehow always doing it wrong. Is 1 Peter 3:1-6 more of the same or is there incredibly good news in this passage? Join us to find out.Sermon Outline:I. Holy wives practice submission rather than manipulation.II. Holy wives focus on character over appearance.III. Holy wives are marked by courage more than fear.Sermon Discussion Questions:1. How does remembering we have one ultimate authority free us from the impossible burden of meeting everyone's conflicting expectations? In what areas of your life do you find yourself most tempted to prioritize others' approval over God's?2. How does viewing submission as an act of faith in God (rather than merely obedience to a husband) change your understanding of this passage? What fears might prevent wives from practicing this kind of trust?3. Why might persistent verbal witnessing sometimes harden rather than soften an unbeliever's heart? How can this principle apply beyond marriage to other relationships where we want to influence someone toward Christ?4. What practical rhythms or habits could help you cultivate “the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit”? How can we pursue appropriate care for our physical appearance while keeping our primary focus on developing godly character?5. What specific fears might tempt Christian wives (or any believer) to disobey God's design? How does knowing we've “returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of our souls” address these fears practically?

Once upon a time, many years ago in a place called Vault 76, the best and brightest of the old world were safe from the ravages of nuclear fire and destruction.The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The Vaults were designed to safeguard the future of humanity…at least some of them were. Many survivors were subjected to the most inhumane and vile experiments, all in the name of preserving the future of the species.Vault 76 wasn't supposed to be that way…it was a control Vault, a special place exactly as described in the Vault Tec Propaganda. However, not even the Garden of Eden was perfect…and deep underground, when presented with her own opportunity to take a bite of the Fruit of Knowledge, the Overseer will cross the line and create a monster of her own, all in the name of the greater good.

1 Peter 2:25 (NKJV)For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.This is one of those verses I write in my journal every time I come to it. There's a peace that settles over me when I am reminded He is the Shepherd and Overseer of my soul.I talked about my ER visit in the episode "Bright Spots," but when I came to this verse, I noticed even more of the ways God had been caring for me. I also tell the story of the perfectly-timed letter. It was one of those unmistakable reminders of God's kindness and how He often shepherds us through the timely obedience of others.We'll look briefly at the simple needs of sheep (including their daily need for water) and how it points us back to Jesus' invitation to come to Him for living water. Maybe you're like me and need those reminders again and again.I'll end with the song, “Where He Restores.”If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time gift, thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sherriyoungward.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sherriyoungward.com

The Courage to Surrender: How to LAUGH at the Days to Come!God has been pressing into my spirit… the quiet strength that comes from surrender. Not giving up, not shrinking back, but that deep, holy confidence of knowing exactly who you belong to and surrendering every circumstance to Him.Life, family, business… we are all walking through different seasons. Some are heavy. Some feel confusing. Some stretch us more than we ever imagined. But God reminded me of the Proverbs 31 woman, reminding me that she can laugh at the days to come. Why? Because she knows her Father. She knows her Overseer. She knows the enemy is limited.And if she can live with that kind of confidence, why can't we?So I ask you (and myself) this question…Can you laugh at the days to come, even in stress, anxiety, or uncertainty?The heartbeat of true surrender is remembering who guides our steps and who wrote our story before we ever lived a single day.No matter who you are... man, woman, married, single... this confidence is for you. This peace is for you. God is with us.We can laugh at the days to come!Where to Purchase “necessary.”Available as a paperback worldwide via Amazon.Access “necessary.” Audiobook [Pay What You Want] at: https://www.UnlockingGreatness.com #necessary #zenjaglass #unlockinggreatnessVisit https://www.UnlockingGreatness.com