Podcasts about Pastoral

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 25) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 25) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1789 | 15 Dec 2025

Pastor Daryn shares an exciting update on the Pastoral Residency.

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 24) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 24) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1788 | 13 Dec 2025

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 23) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 23) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1787 | 12 Dec 2025

Jay Wonacott, Director of Marriage & Family Life for the Diocese of Boise, returns to Morning Light with his annual Christmas Movie Quiz!

In this raw and transparent conversation, CHH veteran Datin returns to King Legend Talks for one of his most honest interviews yet. We dive deep into his journey as a father, his responsibilities as a pastor, and the real challenges of balancing ministry with music.Datin doesn't hold back as he shares his unfiltered thoughts on the state of Christian rap, why some artists wouldn't thrive outside of CHH culture, and what it really means to step out on faith—even when you're afraid. If you're an artist, believer, or just someone navigating purpose, this episode is packed with insight, conviction, and encouragement.Key Takeaways from My Interview with Datin:(You'll want to hear these…) • I reveal my new venture and where God is taking KingLegend757. • Datin shares how God's vision often redirects our personal plans. • We discuss the challenge of discerning God's voice vs. the enemy's. • Datin's unexpected call to pastoring turned into deep fulfillment. • Pastoral ministry = higher accountability — spiritually and publicly. • Fatherhood revealed more of God's love to Datin in a real way. • Teaching biblical values to our children is more crucial than ever. • We explore how community shapes child development and faith. • Datin stresses the need for real social interaction for kids. • Music is more than art — it's a tool for spiritual expression. • Datin keeps it real about how clickish the CHH scene can be. • Ego and pride kill real relationships in the Christian Hip Hop space. • Support and encouragement go further than followers and likes. • CHH needs to lose the celebrity mindset and embrace brotherly love. • You don't need to collab with everyone — stay in your lane and calling. • Datin reflects on how rare it is to receive encouragement from vets. • There's a difference between ministry and entertainment — both matter. • Authenticity and spiritual grounding are essential for lasting music. • Datin drops wisdom on being true to your faith while creating art.Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Kingdom conversations.Follow me on IG: @kinglegend757

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 22) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 22) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1786 | 11 Dec 2025

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 21) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 21) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1785 | 10 Dec 2025

Episode Notes This week's special guest brings over three decades of ministry excellence to the table...making him beyond worthy of a "Preacher Feature"!! He is Pastor Jim Wofford, who served as Senior Pastor at Henderson's First United Methodist Church from 2012 to 2023. Jim has also skillfully ministered to congregations in Hardin County, Louisville, and Fort Thomas...and, he's currently Lead Pastor/Co-Planter with Arise Church of Northern Kentucky. Tune in as he describes the discovery of his calling to preach, the steps he took to become a minister, and many notable highlights of his impressive pastoral career. He also explains the Arise Church concept, and his quest to establish house churches in Northern Kentucky, before offering advice to youngsters who fill called to enter ministry. For additional information about Arise Church of Northern Kentucky, and how you can become involved, please email Pastor Jim at arisenky@gmail.com. A website is still in the works...but for now, you can visit the web page of Arise Church Lexington, led by Jim's son Austin Wofford, by simply clicking here: https://www.arisechurches.com/. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 20) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 20) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1784 | 09 Dec 2025

The Reliability of Faith in an Age of Doubt: Why Apologetics Must Become Pastoral AgainPurpose of the Show-------------------This show exists to awaken wisdom, spark clarity, and help thinkers, leaders, and creators live with a depth of purpose the modern world has forgotten. Every conversation is an invitation — not simply to defend truth, but to dwell in it, live from it, and let it shape who we become.Introduction------------What happens when a theologian, philosopher, apologist, and black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu sets his life's work toward one mission:Helping the Church recover confidence in the truth of Scripture?Today's guest, Dr. Ben Shaw, is part of a new generation of Christian scholars who refuse to separate rigorous intellect from pastoral care. His work stands at the intersection of philosophy, history, theology, and discipleship — and he believes apologetics is not merely about winning arguments, but forming souls.In a culture drowning in skepticism, distraction, and deconstruction, Ben is giving believers something rare:A reasoned, interdisciplinary, historically grounded confidence that the New Testament is trustworthy.Credibility + Background------------------------Ben is the President of CORE Apologetics, a national nonprofit equipping churches, universities, and organizations with the tools to think deeply and disciple faithfully.He is the author of Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament (IVP, 2024), a work already gaining traction among pastors, professors, and serious lay thinkers.With more than a decade of research alongside world-renowned scholar Dr. Gary Habermas, Ben has contributed to and co-authored over two dozen publications in historical, philosophical, and theological scholarship.His background is a rare blend of disciplines:-   BS in Marketing    -   MA in Religious Studies    -   PhD in Theology and Apologetics (Liberty University)    -   More than 10 years as an insurance industry vice president    -   Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu    -   Hockey player, official, and lifelong interdisciplinary thinker    Ben teaches at Liberty University and Colorado Christian University, develops apologetics curricula for the Lee Strobel Center, and speaks across churches, conferences, and campuses nationwide.His conviction is simple and profound:No discipline is an island — and the Church is strongest when it thinks across them.Episode Summary---------------This conversation confronts one of the deepest anxieties of our age:Can we still trust anything — including Scripture — in a world where skepticism feels like maturity?Together, we explore:-   why modern Christians doubt more psychologically than intellectually    -   how interdisciplinary apologetics strengthens discipleship    -   why historical arguments for the New Testament matter more in 2026 than ever before    -   how believers can cultivate a faith that is both emotionally grounded and intellectually unshakable    -   the surprising skill overlaps between Jiu Jitsu and spiritual formation    -   and how churches can respond to the rising tide of deconstruction with compassion and clarity    This is not merely a defense of faith — it is a vision for Christian confidence in an era of cultural disintegration.Call to Action--------------If this conversation awakens something in you — a desire to articulate your ideas with clarity, to shape your message for the next generation, or to capture your life's work in a book that strengthens the Church — I would be honored to walk with you.Inside my exclusive, high-level book-coaching program, I help select authors translate scholarship into storytelling, turn insight into structure, and shape manuscripts that carry weight, beauty, and staying power.If you're ready to write the book God has placed on your heart — the one that will serve, teach, and endure — my door is open.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

THIS EPISODE   Does the word “authority” always mean what we think?  Rob & Vinnie go through 1 Timothy 2, specifically addressing some of the reasons why  “Authority” shouldn't be interpreted the way we might assume, and how a better understanding of Paul's use of “authority” in 1 Timothy 2 should change HOW we interpret this text.     FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob's latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth. https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast   Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)   #BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #politics #ChristianNationalism #suffering #thechurch #paul #timothy #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #Teaching #theWord #Communion #pastors #missions #women #complementarian #egalitarian #authority 

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 19) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 19) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1783 | 08 Dec 2025

Episode Guest: Pastor & author Jeff Kapusta (Life Point Church, Wilmington NC)Core Theme: Living fully alive in Christ – integrated life, calling, leadership, and personal growth[00:00:15 – 00:03:35]Intro, Jeff's Story & Sneakerhead SideMatt introduces the Off the Wire podcast and his integrated approach to coaching: mind, body, and soul.Guest intro: Pastor Jeff Kapusta, church planter in Wilmington, North Carolina (Life Point Church).Brief church origin story (launching on Super Bowl Sunday 2006).Light banter on Jeff's hobbies: mountain biking, CrossFit, and being a Jordan 1 sneakerhead.SEO keywords: Christian podcast, church planting, Wilmington NC pastor, Jordan 1 sneakerhead[00:03:38 – 00:09:06]“Fully Alive” Book & Podcast – Origin StoryJeff shares how the book “Fully Alive: God's Will for Everyone Everywhere” came from his church's slogan “pointing people to life.”Conversation with his counselor exposed that he had no clear outlet to teach the core theology behind the slogan.A season of vocal problems and vocal restpushed him to write instead of preach.Book goal: help people understand God's will as living fully alive in Christ, whether or not they're in vocational ministry.The Fully Alive Podcast expands those themes into family, hobbies, fitness, finances, and faith.SEO keywords: Fully Alive book, God's will for your life, Christian spiritual growth, Christian podcast on faith and life[00:09:06 – 00:14:42]Integrated Life: Spirituality, Money, and the BodyMatt and Jeff discuss integrated Christian living: spirituality, finances, time, body, and habits all connected.Jeff shares his and his wife's story of financial freedom and how money stress affects marriage and ministry.They contrast “don't store up treasures on earth” with wise stewardship, savings, inheritance, and generosity.Money as a tool for kingdom impact, not a savior or identity.SEO keywords: Christian finances, biblical money wisdom, financial freedom, stewardship, abundance vs prosperity gospel[00:14:42 – 00:23:05]Pathway to Living Fully Alive (Salvation to Purpose)Jeff outlines the logical journey in the book:Relationship with God through repentance and grace in JesusBaptism as a public, obedient next stepProcessing past wounds, trauma, addictions, unforgivenessMoving from being freed from sin to letting sin and slavery be removed from usIllustration: scar vs. wound – many keep re‑opening emotional wounds instead of letting Jesus heal them.Importance of Scripture:Where to start in the BibleWhy Leviticus often kills Bible reading plansWhy we can trust the Bible logically and historicallyBeing fathered by God:Healing from father woundsLuke 3: “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” as identity, affection, affirmation.SEO keywords: inner healing, Christian counseling, Bible reading plan, father wound, identity in Christ, spiritual formation[00:23:05 – 00:30:07]Excellence, Work, and Calling in Everyday VocationMatt describes his integrated coaching (mind, body, soul) and how bad past experiences can still shape us.Jeff on calling:Everyone is called to ministry, but not everyone to vocational ministry.We need more teachers, lawyers, sanitation workers, coaches who live fully alive for God in secular spaces.Colossians theme: “Whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.”Christians should be known for excellence and hard work, not mediocrity.Jeff distinguishes excellence vs. excess, and critiques “good enough for God” attitudes.SEO keywords: Christian vocation, calling vs career, excellence for God, Christian work ethic, faith and work[00:30:07 – 00:36:22]Mediocrity, Distraction, and Spiritual NeglectWhy some Christians settle for mediocrity: laziness, warped theology, distraction.Time spent binging Netflix vs. time in prayer and Scripture.Matt mentions a free decision‑making resourceat MatthewWireman.com to help with calling and big life choices.SEO keywords: spiritual laziness, Christian discipline, decision making God's will, Christian productivity[00:36:22 – 00:43:28]Big Problems in the Church: Insider Focus & Missionary MindsetJeff's critique of insider‑focused churches:Pastoral mindset: “These are my people, I must care for them.”Missionary mindset: “This is my city, I must reach it.”Church planting forced him into a missionary mentality: learn the culture, build relationships, seek out the unchurched.Concern: churches that only see kids come to faith but few adults may not truly be reaching their community.Discipleship is not just making Christians “smarter,” but reaching those who don't yet know Jesus.SEO keywords: church growth, discipleship vs evangelism, missionary mindset, reaching the unchurched, local church strategy[00:43:28 – 00:52:44]Engaging Men & The Crisis of FatherlessnessJeff's second major concern: disengaged men in church.Cites stats (61% female, 39% male attendance, plus data on fatherlessness: prison, dropout, homelessness, suicide).Introduces “Brotherhood”:Six‑month mentoring program for menApplication, cost, homework, and high challengeFruit: men leading at home, serving at church, modeling worshipStory of the paralyzed man with four friends: the real miracle is a grown man having four real friends willing to carry him to Jesus.Brotherhood tagline: “Born for battle” (Prov. 17:17).SEO keywords: men's ministry, Christian manhood, fatherlessness, mentoring program, Brotherhood, discipling men[00:52:44 – 01:02:41]Personal Leadership: Goals, Habits, and “I Will” StatementsJeff: everyone is a leader at least of themselves.Difference between personal leadership and just holding a positional title.Practical areas to own with “I will…”:Spiritual: Bible reading, prayer, waking earlyPhysical: sleep, nutrition, exercise, CrossFit, runningFinancial: budget, debt payoff, long‑term planningRelational: small groups, serving teams, real friendshipsSacrificial/Generosity: living beyond selfJeff signs up for a half marathon, builds a training plan, and invites others.Quote: “Nothing changes if nothing changes.”SEO keywords: Christian leadership, self‑leadership, spiritual habits, goal setting, Christian health, half marathon training[01:02:41 – 01:08:28]Accountability, Feelings, and Doing the Hard ThingsAccountability defined as calling people up, not just calling them out.Group text threads and shared runs as natural structures for accountability and encouragement.Key line: “Feelings are a good indicator, but a terrible dictator.”Discipline as choosing long‑term vision over short‑term comfort.Importance of trust in accountability relationships – friends want for you what you said you want for yourself.SEO keywords: Christian accountability, discipline, habits, spiritual growth, Christian community[01:08:28 – End]How to Connect with Jeff & Closing PrayerWhere to find Jeff:Instagram: @jeffkapustaWebsite: JeffKapusta.com (email list, resources)Life Point Church: Wilmington, NCFully Alive Podcast & Fully Alive bookMatt offers a book giveaway for listeners who review the podcast and email a screenshot.Jeff closes in prayer:Gratitude for the conversationAsking God to help listeners live fully alive, honor their commitments, and walk in their calling.Matt gives his contact: matthew@matthewwireman.com for questions and feedback.SEO keywords: Jeff Kapusta, Fully Alive podcast, Life Point Church Wilmington, Christian coaching, Off the Wire with Matthew Wireman Thank you for listening! If you want to find out more about Matt and how you can get coached toward your better self, visit www.matthewwireman.com and check out his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts @matt.wireman.

This week Pastor Michael and Pastor Val answer questions that came out of last week's teaching.  Pastor Michael also gives an update on the building campaign.  Romans 12:1-2, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Judges 3:1-4.

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 18) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 18) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1782 | 06 Dec 2025

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 17) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 17) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1781 | 05 Dec 2025

En Ecuador el tema de las cárceles es una realidad muy dura. La Hna. Paqui Morales, SHM, en «Inmersos en la misión»,  nos cuenta su experiencia en la pastoral carcelaria. Ella reflexiona en una enseñanza que Dios ha dejado en su corazón: El juicio sólo lo debe hacer  Dios, a nosotros nos corresponde simplemente ser instrumentos de su misericordia.

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 16) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 16) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1780 | 04 Dec 2025

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Listen as Pastor Stephen Martin and Pastor Nate Brown answer the questions Christians are asking about church commitment and leadership.In this candid Q&A episode, they tackle why physical church attendance matters more than ever in the age of online sermons, how believers should respond when leaders fall, the biblical balance between grace and truth, and practical wisdom for anyone sensing a call to ministry.You'll Learn:✅ Why the church is a family you belong to—not content you consume✅ How "failure porn" and scandal-hunting damages the body of Christ✅ The real process of restoration versus permanent disqualification✅ Where to start when you feel called to ministryPastor Nate also shares his raw personal story of walking away from ministry and the moment he punched his own Bible in frustration—and how God brought him back.Perfect for your morning commute or workout. Subscribe now and start every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with biblical truth that equips you for real life.

Send us a textToday, the pastors take a look at miscarriage through a pastoral lens. Why does this happen? How should we approach grieving the loss? What might God be doing in our lives through this suffering? Take a listen.================ We want to be a resource for you. Please send us your questions to questions@kerrvillebiblechurch.org or leave us a text or voicemail at 830-321-0349.Please share this podcast on your social media or to your mailing list. We'd appreciate your help getting the message out.================The KBC Pastors Podcast is a production of Kerrville Bible Church. The show is hosted and edited by Toby Baxley. Original theme music by Toby Baxley.Our pastors are: Lead Pastor Chris McKnight, Associate Pastor Scott Christensen, Worship Pastor Toby Baxley, and Youth & Family Pastor Murray Van Gundy.

Want to stay up to date on LCMS Happenings from Pastor Tim?Join the LCMS Current: https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Pastor Tim Ahlman sits down with Dr. Joel Biermann, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary—one of the most influential voices in the LCMS today. They tackle some of the most misunderstood and debated topics in Lutheran life: Adiaphora, Christian freedom, pastoral formation, worship, and Lutheran identity.Dr. Biermann offers historical clarity, theological precision, and pastoral wisdom on issues shaping the future of the church. What counts as Adiaphora? Are we making rules where Scripture hasn't? What actually forms a pastor? How do congregations and seminaries work together? And how should pastors speak into cultural chaos without losing their footing in the gospel?Whether you're a pastor, lay leader, seminarian, or someone passionate about the future of the LCMS, this episode delivers clarity, challenge, and encouragement.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube!

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 15) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 15) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1779 | 03 Dec 2025

Gratitude is a posture. Thanksgiving is an action. When you understand how they work together, you begin to see clearly, move boldly, and respond to life from a place of divine strength. This Walk It Out Wednesday message dives into how a grateful heart and thankful lips release transforming power that grounds you, fuels your purpose, and realigns you with God's design for your life. In this message, you'll find out how to: • Use gratitude to stabilize your heart when life feels uncertain. • Let thanksgiving propel you through draining and difficult seasons. • See the opportunities God hides inside your challenges. • Break cycles of discouragement by shifting your spiritual position. • Rebuild confidence through your identity and design in Christ. When combined, the feeling of gratitude and the outward expression of thanksgiving unlock a spiritual momentum that shifts everything in your life. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Gratitude and Thanksgiving” Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Speakers: Dr. Valerie Crumpton, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Date: Nov. 26, 2025 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Gratitude is a posture. Thanksgiving is an action. When you understand how they work together, you begin to see clearly, move boldly, and respond to life from a place of divine strength. This Walk It Out Wednesday message dives into how a grateful heart and thankful lips release transforming power that grounds you, fuels your purpose, and realigns you with God's design for your life. In this message, you'll find out how to: • Use gratitude to stabilize your heart when life feels uncertain. • Let thanksgiving propel you through draining and difficult seasons. • See the opportunities God hides inside your challenges. • Break cycles of discouragement by shifting your spiritual position. • Rebuild confidence through your identity and design in Christ. When combined, the feeling of gratitude and the outward expression of thanksgiving unlock a spiritual momentum that shifts everything in your life. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Gratitude and Thanksgiving” Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV) Speakers: Dr. Valerie Crumpton, Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Date: Nov. 26, 2025 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Rabbi Michael G. Holzman joins Mark Labberton to explore the formation of his Jewish faith, the pastoral realities of congregational life, and the multi-faith initiative he helped launch for the nation's 250th anniversary, Faith 250. He reflects on his early experiences of wonder in the natural world, the mentors who opened Torah to him, and the intellectual humility that shapes Jewish approaches to truth. Their conversation moves through the unexpected depth of congregational ministry, the spiritual and emotional weight of the pandemic, the complexities of speaking about God in contemporary Jewish life, and the role of cross-faith friendships. The episode concludes with Rabbi Holzman's reflections on how the suffering in Israel and Palestine reverberates among Jews and Muslims in America. Episode Highlights "I think we are desperately in need of ways to get Americans to agree that they're in the same community… simply by naming the Declaration of Independence as a piece of shared American scripture… we are inviting people and really challenging ourselves to think about the words in those documents seriously, and prayerfully." "My formation as a child was relatively non-theological… my mother just would sit there and say, 'Do you feel that wind?' And for me, knowing that it was in a national park mattered… being in such a grand and awesome space, under the enormity of the heavens." "The pursuit of truth with epistemic humility really became the cornerstone…if Moses wasn't allowed to see God's face, I'm never gonna see God's face—and yet we are all still pursuing what the meaning of this incredible text is." "I was a little bit unprepared… until you experience it as a pastor, you don't really understand the power of those things. That rootedness in this particular congregation gave me a sense of existential meaning that I didn't anticipate." "The thing that got me through that darkness was Saturday morning Torah study… just being there with the text and with these faces and these people… that to me was my path through the darkness." "When people are sitting over the text, the most palpable experience of God is this moment of understanding another human being… it's so vulnerable and it's so fleeting and it's so beautiful." "There is an experience happening on the ground of absolute suffering and horror on both sides… and there's a parallel experience happening for Jews and Muslims in America. It's powerful, spiritually powerful, emotionally powerful, and to people's core." Helpful Links and Resources Faith 250 https://www.faith250.org/ "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46550/the-new-colossus "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass https://teachingamericanhistory.org/document/what-to-the-slave-is-the-fourth-of-july/ "America the Beautiful" by Katherine Lee Bates https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/america-beautiful-1893 I and Thou, Martin Buber https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780684717258/i-and-thou About Rabbi Michael G. Holzman Rabbi Michael G. Holzman is the Senior Rabbi of Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation (NVHC), where he has served since 2010. His work focuses on spiritual formation, civic engagement, multi-faith partnership, and the cultivation of communities grounded in dignity, learning, and ethical responsibility. He founded the Rebuilding Democracy Project, which developed into Faith 250, a national multi-faith initiative preparing communities for the 250th anniversary of the United States through shared reflection on foundational American texts. He teaches and writes on Jewish ethics, civic life, and spiritual resilience. Show Notes Faith 250 American Scripture Faith 250 as a response to political despair and a way for clergy to exercise agency Four core American texts explored as shared scripture across faiths Intent to counter politicization of the 250th anniversary through spiritual depth Multi-faith relationships grounding the initiative in shared civic and moral concern Emphasis on clergy as conveners of spiritually safe, local containers for reading The Declaration, New Colossus, Frederick Douglass, and America the Beautiful as "scriptural" portals to civic meaning "American scripture" as a means of naming shared identity and shared community Jewish Formation and Torah Childhood shaped by nature, wonder, and ethical awareness rather than synagogue life Early encounters with the Everglades as formative experiences of spirit and awe Discovery of Torah study as a young adult across Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform settings Epistemic humility as a defining mark of Jewish study practice Pursuit of truth understood through the "through a glass darkly" frame of Moses Torah received "through the hand of Moses" as mediating truth and mystery Chevruta (paired study) as the engine of discovery, disagreement, and meaning Pastoral Life and Congregational Meaning Surprised by the depth of pastoral work: weddings, funerals, life-cycle passages Intimacy of congregational leadership as a source of meaning rather than tedium Congregational relationships forming an existential and vocational anchor The role of community support during family medical crises How decades-long pastoral presence shapes shared covenantal life Teaching 12- and 13-year-olds to encounter the text as spiritual practice The power of intergenerational relationships in spiritual resilience Pandemic and Spiritual Survival Early months of 2020 as a time of fear, isolation, and emotional strain Counseling families whose loved ones were dying without visitors Previous experience with depression creating early warning signals Telehealth therapy as a critical intervention Saturday morning Torah study on Zoom becoming the path through darkness Growth of the study community throughout the pandemic Predictable humor and shared reading as markers of communal stability Textuality, God-Language, and Jewish Hesitations Jewish discomfort speaking explicitly about God for theological and cultural reasons Layers of humility, anti-mysticism, differentiation from Christianity, and historical experience Sacredness and mystery of the scroll growing in the digital age Physicality of the Torah scroll attracting deeper attention and reverence Hebrew as a source of multivalent meaning, sonic power, and spiritual resonance Reading together as the most common encounter with God: understanding another's soul Pastoral awareness of individuals' life stories shaping group study dynamics Cross-Faith Devotion and Shared Honor Friendships with Muslim, Christian, and Hasidic leaders deepening spiritual insight Devotion in others sparking awe rather than defensiveness Disagreement becoming a site of connection rather than separation Devotion in other traditions prompting self-reflection on one's own commitments Stories of praying with and learning from ultra-Orthodox leaders Shared pursuit of truth across tradition lines as a form of civic and spiritual honor American religious diversity offering unprecedented exposure to sincere piety Israel, Gaza, and American Jewish Experience Suffering, fear, and horror experienced by Israelis and Palestinians Parallel emotional and spiritual pressures faced by Jews and Muslims in America Concern about political manipulation of community trauma Generational trauma and its transmission, including Holocaust-era family stories Emotional resonance of global conflict in local congregational life Distinction and connection between geopolitical realities and American spiritual experience Call to honor emotional realities across neighborhoods and communities Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.  

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 14) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 14) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1778 | 02 Dec 2025

What are the dangers when pastors let AI assist… or sometimes author?How do we think well about plagiarism, spiritual formation and the loss of our pastoral voice?And are there positive, God-honouring ways to use these tools?Stephen Driscoll works in Campus Ministry in Canberra.  He's the author of 'Made in Our Image: God, artificial intelligence and you. 'Stephen argues that writing is thinking, and when we automate the writing we risk automating away the deep thinking and wrestling with God's word that forms the preacher's heart. We talk dangers, temptations, reputation, the Holy Spirit, and the kinds of careful, ethical uses of AI that still require the pastor to be the author.Stephen helps us preach faithfully and use AI to assist in that in an ethical way in a rapidly changing world. Also see:The traumatic implications of artificial intelligence.What morality to teach artificial intelligence?The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

The Pastoral Letters #5: “Women in Ministry”   THIS EPISODE   What's the proper role of Women in Church Leadership? Is 1 Timothy just SUPER CLEAR about it? How might dogmatic patriarchal systems affect the women who serve the church?   In this episode, Rob and Vinnie chat with Somer Ransom. Somer has a lifetime of experience serving in ministry, specifically in a complementarian context. She shares her experiences and insights….and is also Vinnie's only other friend (other than Rob).  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob's latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth. –https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)   #BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #ProphecyPodcast #LastDays #RevelationStudy #SecondComing #Eschatology #Hell #Annihilationism #politics #ChristianNationalism #Rapture #suffering #thechurch #paul #timothy #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #Teaching #theWord #Communion #india #pastors #missions #women #complementarian #egalitarian

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 13) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 13) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1777 | 01 Dec 2025

I. Introduction: The Word and the theme “Wake Up” Exaltation of the Bible as the believer's foundation over feelings or worship experiences.​ Personal stories about people falling asleep in church and a college roommate's alarm to introduce the “wake up” motif.​ Transition from physical sleep to the real concern: spiritual sleep.​ II. Main Text: Romans 13:11–14 Reading and emphasizing Paul's call to “awake out of sleep” because salvation is nearer than when believers first believed.​ Call to cast off works of darkness, put on the armor of light, walk properly, and “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” making no provision for the flesh.​ III. Paul's Three Challenges A. Be aware of the times Explanation of “high time” as a critical, urgent moment requiring spiritual discernment.​ Biblical examples: Jerusalem missing its “time of visitation” in Luke 19; churches of Ephesus (lost first love) and Laodicea (lukewarm).​ Need for discernment of seasons (sowing vs. reaping), people, political and social issues, illustrated by the tribe of Issachar (understanding of the times).​ Description of last days from 2 Timothy 3 (lovers of self, money, pleasure, form of godliness without power), applied to modern culture and social media.​ B. Awake out of spiritual sleep Warning that Christians can be physically awake but spiritually asleep, citing Ephesians 5:14.​ Signs of spiritual slumber: indifference to Bible, preaching, giving, serving, holiness; callousness and hardness of heart.​ Testimony of a church member who realized he had been spiritually asleep, plus repeated calls: “Wake up the mighty men/women” (Joel 3:9).​ Example of Samson: great anointing lost after being lulled to sleep by Delilah, leading to loss of sight, power, and discernment; warning from 1 Peter 5:8 to be sober and vigilant.​ C. Be arrayed in the armor of light Explanation of “arrayed” as putting on, dressing, and clothing oneself with Christ and His righteousness.​ Pastoral explanation of preaching strongly against sin out of love and responsibility to proclaim the whole counsel of God.​ IV. Six Sins to “Put Off” (from Romans 13) Revelry and drunkenness Defined as wild parties, nightclubs, casinos; warning that alcohol and exposed flesh create moral danger.​ Strong appeal against social drinking and minimizing drunkenness, noting family damage caused by alcohol.​ Licentiousness and lewdness Defined as sexual immorality and debauchery; teaching that sex is for the marriage covenant only.​ Condemnation of fornication, adultery, pornography, and cohabitation outside marriage, with logical and biblical arguments.​ Strife and envy Mentioned with the other sins as attitudes and behaviors that must be cast off to walk properly.​ V. Biblical Foundation for Repentance and Transformation Reading of 1 Corinthians 6:9–11: list of sins (fornication, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, drunkenness, etc.) that exclude from God's kingdom, followed by hope in being washed, sanctified, and justified.​ Emphasis that no sin is beyond God's power to forgive and transform, but believers must repent and turn from it.​ VI. “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” and Make No Provision for the Flesh Definition of “make provision” as providing, accommodating, or facilitating opportunities for the flesh.​ Practical applications: avoid drinkers if prone to alcohol, remove pay‑per‑view if struggling with lust, avoid gossipers if prone to gossip, do not attach to those who tear down leadership.​ Specific rebukes: dating couples sharing hotel rooms or apartments, “playing house” for financial or convenience reasons; teaching that this is tempting the flesh and violates holiness.​ Illustration: not climbing through “dumpsters of sin” while wearing Christ's clean garments.​ VII. Call to Response and Revival Allegorical story of Satan's convention: demons decide the best strategy is to tell people there is time, lulling them into delay and spiritual sleep.​ Final threefold call: Be aware of the time. Awake out of sleep. Be arrayed in the armor of Christ.​ Appeal for repentance, surrender, and practical steps (e.g., separating, seeking counseling, getting properly married) as evidence of true obedience and not “cheap grace.”​ Invitation to the altar for all, noting both obvious and hidden sins, and insistence that the gospel is about change, new life, and ongoing dependence on the Holy Spirit.

Wonder Project Trial Here: https://watch.thewonderproject.com/Ruslan0:00 - Intro5:01 - Processing public criticism and owning past mistakes10:01 - The shift from pulpit to platform in Christian influence15:01 - Influence, calling, and church vs. digital ministry20:01 - The slow unraveling: small decisions and hidden struggles25:01 - Addiction, honesty, and the power of community30:01 - Lust, identity, and deeper conversations in the church35:01 - Being in culture but not of it: Hillsong's approach40:01 - Preaching style, clarity, and explaining Christian language45:01 - Cultural confusion and clarifying theology in the church50:01 - Addressing abortion publicly and the tension of clarity55:01 - Political shifts, BLM, and navigating ideological changes1:00:01 - Complexity of activism and getting pulled by extremes1:05:01 - Pastoral pressure vs. public commentary platforms1:10:00 - Clarifying discernment vs. gossip in Christian media1:15:04 - Ruslan's shift from commentary to conversations1:20:00 - Reflections on thumbnails, clickbait, and platform responsibility1:25:00 - Reaching out to Transformation Church and Mike Todd1:30:00 - Mega churches, criticism, and the complexity of church size1:35:00 - Losing close friendships and processing heartbreak1:40:00 - Making amends and living a life of repentance1:45:00 - Pastoral qualification, disqualification, and accountability1:50:00 - Critiquing assumptions about mega churches and small church superiority1:55:00 - Revival, discipleship, and church size nuance2:00:00 - Different roles and preferences in the body of Christ2:05:00 - Missional use of basketball and NYC ministry strategy2:10:00 - Evangelism, presence, and the power of listening2:15:00 - What God is doing through media and new Christian voices2:20:00 - Final thoughts on redemption, unity, and moving forward

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 12) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 12) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1776 | 29 Nov 2025

Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIs pastoral formation reform in the LCMS really a “threat to the Synod”?Pastor Joe Beran joins Tim Ahlman for an honest, thoughtful conversation about fear, change, seminary pathways, SMP restrictions, and why this topic has become so emotionally charged across Lutheran circles.In this episode, Joe responds directly to concerns raised across the LCMS—especially the claim that conversations around alternative or adaptive pastoral formation models could “threaten the fabric of the Synod.”We explore what's actually happening, what people fear losing, and how the church can navigate these conversations with clarity, charity, and courage.Topics we cover:Why pastoral formation is so controversial right nowThe real fears behind “threat to the Synod” languageHow SMP changes impact large and small congregations differentlyResidential seminary vs. contextual seminary: what are we actually debating?Why younger pastors feel misunderstood and unheardJoe's experience speaking at the ACELCThe need for honest, public debate in the LCMSWhy the future may require more—not fewer—formation pathwaysHow we can preserve confessional integrity and raise up more workersWhether you're an LCMS pastor, delegate, seminarian, church leader, or simply someone trying to understand this conversation, you'll find clarity, nuance, and hope here.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 11) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 11) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1775 | 28 Nov 2025

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 10) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 10) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1774 | 27 Nov 2025

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 9) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 9) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1773 | 26 Nov 2025

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 8) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 8) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1772 | 25 Nov 2025

One Church's weekly sermons. This week, Pastor Matt shares a message related to Christ the King Sunday on the church calendar. In this sermon, Pastor Matt shares about flourishing and justice. Exodus 34:11-16, 20-24.For more information about One Church, check out our website, becomingone.churchtrac.com . Follow us on Facebook or Instagram: @onechurchville

THIS EPISODE   Do you know about the church in India? For years, Determinetruth has been equipping pastors and church leaders in India. In the summer of 2025, we partnered with Indian pastor Karunakar to launch the Determinetruth Kaapari International Bible Seminar: a bible college where dozens of pastors gather together each month for a week-long residency. During this time, the Determinetruth staff provides instruction for pastors for a time of instruction, formation, and prayer.     Interview with Karunakar and Gayatri about their testimony    If you want to learn more about our involvement with pastors in India, check out our website: https://www.determinetruth.com/india FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob's latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   –https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast   Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)   #BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #EndTimes #BibleProphecy #ProphecyPodcast #LastDays #RevelationStudy #SecondComing #Eschatology #Hell #Annihilationism #politics #ChristianNationalism #Rapture #suffering #thechurch #paul #timothy #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #Teaching #theWord #Communion #india #pastors #missions  

This Can Be Your Story (Part - 7) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 7) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1771 | 24 Nov 2025

November 23, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode the teacher delivers what he calls his final class in the book of John and clarifies last week's discussion on worship and encouragement. The session reviews why worship must be centered on God and how Christians should build one another up: encouraging performers young and old, supporting preachers and leaders, and showing grace in our speech. Practical pastoral counsel stresses the need to be present at worship even when we feel unprepared, drawing on Hebrews 4:15–16 and other scriptures to reassure listeners that coming to the assembly provides mercy and help in time of need. The main biblical focus is on Jesus as the true temple. Using John and Old Testament references the speaker traces the theme of God dwelling with his people — from the tabernacle to Jesus (John 1:14) — and explains how Jesus is the connection between heaven and earth (John 1:51, Jacob's ladder imagery). Jesus' cleansing of the temple (John 2:13–17) is presented both as a display of his authority and as a call to purity: God's house should be a house of prayer, not a den of profiteering. The talk also examines Jesus' provocative claim about destroying the temple and raising it in three days, showing how that points to his death and resurrection and the replacement of the old temple system. Key scriptural moments covered include Jesus teaching openly in the temple (John 7), the leaders' fear that Rome would remove their place (John 11), and how repeated New Testament passages emphasize access to the Father through Christ (John 14:6; Hebrews 10; 1 Timothy 2:5). The speaker ties these passages to practical lessons: do not cling to earthly buildings or possessions as security, stay rooted in scripture, look back on life experiences to understand Jesus' words, and build your life on Christ rather than on shifting earthly foundations. Pastoral application throughout the lesson includes encouraging one another daily (Philippians 2; Ephesians 4; 1 Thessalonians 5:11), pursuing holiness and inward purity (James, Psalms, Proverbs), and rejoicing in the spiritual fruits and joy that come from abiding in Christ (John 6–8; Galatians 5:22). The episode closes with a reminder that Jesus is the final sacrifice and mediator who grants forgiveness and access to God, and the speaker urges listeners to know, obey, and abide in Christ as the true temple. Barrett is mentioned as taking the next class to summarize previous lessons; class participants contribute reflections during the discussion.   Duration 39:48

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This Can Be Your Story (Part - 6) | ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ കഥയാകാം (ഭാഗം - 6) | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1770 | 22 Nov 2025

What happens when we stop calling sin, sin? Jess and Pastor and author Jamin Goggin discuss confession, healing, and the grace that meets us when we stop hiding and tell the truth.This isn't condemnation, it's coming home.Let's go.Don't Miss:Grab Jamin's book, Pastoral Confessions.Signed books on sale

Send us a textDid Vatican II require the priest to face the people? Short answer: no.In this episode, we unpack *ad orientem*—what it is, what the Roman Missal actually says, and why the Church's worship faces the Lord.— EPISODE SUMMARY —Fr. Dan and Ken walk through the Church's teaching and practice on Mass orientation. We clarify common misconceptions about Vatican II, explain the idea of “liturgical East,” look at the Roman Missal rubrics that tell the priest when to turn and face the people, and review the year-2000 Vatican clarification that versus populum is an option—not an obligation. Pastoral takeaways: mutual openness, reverence, and a vertical focus on God.— KEY POINTS —• What “ad orientem” means: priest and people facing the Lord together  • “Liturgical East”: crucifix/tabernacle as our shared focus  • Vatican II: what it did—and did **not**—say about orientation  • 1964 instruction on freestanding altars: an option for celebration facing the people  • Roman Missal rubrics: why “turn to face the people” appears (and what that implies)  • 2000 clarification (CDW): facing the people is **not** obligatory  • Benedict XVI (Cardinal Ratzinger): avoid labels; seek the best realization of the liturgy  • Pastoral how-to: reintroducing ad orientem prudently and catechetically— QUOTES/REFERENCES —• Michael Lang, *Turning Towards the Lord* (foreword by Joseph Ratzinger)  • General Instruction / Roman Missal rubrics (on turning to face the people)  • CDW, 2000 clarification on celebration facing the people— CHAPTERS —00:00 Intro — Ad Orientem Unveiled: What Vatican II Really Taught01:04 Homily begins: Fr Dan Yasinski: What Vatican II didn't say03:08 What “Ad Orientem” means & it's historical significance 05:28 Why “Liturgical East” matters (crucifix & tabernacle as focus)06:21 Does the Church allow for Ad Orientem?09:53 Benedict XVI (Ratzinger): mutual openness, not labels11:38 Interview with Fr Dan Begins - Did Vatican ask priest to face the people?15:36 Q&A segment: What are the rubrics? 18:24 How are the rubrics over looked?19:58 Why are the instructions from the Vatican on Ad Orientem ignored?22:32 Responding to the critics of Ad Orientem worship27:27 Is Ad Orientem worship non-inclusive?30:46 Conclusion & invitation: “We turn to the Lord”If this blessed you, please follow/rate the show and share it with a friend.  Support the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

I'd like to welcome you to another “Rainy Day Conversation around Greatheart's Table.” This episode first aired just after Christmas in 2024 and addresses those factors that help pastors persevere for the long haul, and those challenges that can cut that short. This is part one of my conversation with two experienced pastors, Mike Osborne and Paul Joiner. Part two will be released soon. If there are others you think I should invite into these conversations, or topics I should explore, let me know at randy at greatheartstable dot com. Please rate and review this podcast and, most importantly, refer others to it. Become a subscriber to the newsletter at Substack, and, if you are able, support what we do here at Patreon. As always, thanks for joining us around Greatheart's Table. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: For an explanation of the name and intention of these occasional interviews, read this. The studies mentioned are referenced below: Hartford Institute Study: “I'm Exhausted All the Time” Deshon and Quinn study on competencies Resources available for pastors: Geneva Benefits Standing Stone Leaders Collective The Rest Initiative Bent Tree Books mentioned include Marshall Shelley Ministering to Problem People in Your Church: What to Do with Well-Intentioned Dragons J. I. Packer, Knowing God Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal When you buy a book using a link on this page, Greatheart's Table receives a commission. Thank you for supporting this work! Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.

Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams come together for a panel that's going to shake something loose in your spirit. In this Walk It Out Wednesday service, they dive into the book of Exodus and unpack the powerful truth: Your isolation already has an expiration date, and God's the one who set it. Your participation is required in your own deliverance. How are you actually participating by faith? There's a difference between reacting to the storm and responding with faith. You have to face your own stuff to participate in your freedom. The panel tackles questions that you've been battling with: How do I move from isolation into ministry? How do I reach someone who's isolated but won't admit it? What's my purpose and where am I even supposed to go? How do I trust God enough to let go? Bottom line: Every isolation comes with an assignment. Just like God rerouted every wrong turn for Israel, He's been doing the same for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Expiration of Isolation” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams, Date: Nov. 12, 2025 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams come together for a panel that's going to shake something loose in your spirit. In this Walk It Out Wednesday service, they dive into the book of Exodus and unpack the powerful truth: Your isolation already has an expiration date, and God's the one who set it. Your participation is required in your own deliverance. How are you actually participating by faith? There's a difference between reacting to the storm and responding with faith. You have to face your own stuff to participate in your freedom. The panel tackles questions that you've been battling with: How do I move from isolation into ministry? How do I reach someone who's isolated but won't admit it? What's my purpose and where am I even supposed to go? How do I trust God enough to let go? Bottom line: Every isolation comes with an assignment. Just like God rerouted every wrong turn for Israel, He's been doing the same for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: The Expiration of Isolation” Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Cora Jakes, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams, Date: Nov. 12, 2025 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.