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Trevor Warmedahl's new book, Cheese Trekking: How Microbes, Landscapes, Livestock, and Human Cultures Shape Terroir, documents natural cheesemaking practices in traditional communities. Warmedahl is a cheesemaker, educator, and founder of the Sour Milk School, where he teaches natural methods of milk fermentation suitable for the home, farm, restaurant, or commercial operation. The book recounts his  travels to Mongolia, India, Norway, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Georgia, and Spain, where he met cheesemakers using practices that go back generations and result in cheeses with flavor and "terroir" far beyond anything he'd ever encountered. And the pastoralists who make them have deep connections to their land and animals, and are doing a kind of agriculture that heals the land and promotes biodiversity. 

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NO PODCAST (voice production) this week, as John has been sick and has no voice! So, written comments only. Hope to be back in tune next week!*********************************************************************************************************Hey gang — thanks for the comments and encouragement! Please keep them coming along with your requests and suggestions. I am playing around a bit with the format this week — putting a little more “meat” into each scripture section with preaching notes, some pastoral commentary with application, and a possible preaching thread to tie all the passages together. You can tell me if it works or not!RCL TextsExodus 17:1–7Israel is in the wilderness with no water, and panic turns into accusation: “Why did you bring us out here to die?” Their fear shows how quickly hardship can erase memory of God's past faithfulness. Moses cries out, and God tells him to strike the rock at Horeb. Water comes from an impossible place. The site is named Massah (“testing”) and Meribah (“quarreling”) because the people tested the Lord by asking whether God was really with them. The passage holds both human distrust and divine provision side by side. “Moses Strikes the Rock” from reformconfess.com)Preaching note:This is not just a “don't complain” text. It's a story about fear under pressure and God's mercy in the middle of distrust. Israel's panic is real; God's provision is still real.Pastoral caution:Don't shame people for anxiety, grief, or survival-level stress by flattening this into “faithful people never question God.”Application move:Invite people to name one “wilderness fear” honestly in prayer this week, then pair it with one remembered sign of God's faithfulness from their own life.Psalm 95The psalm begins as a joyful call to worship: come singing, kneeling, and remembering that we belong to the God who made and shepherds us. Then it pivots hard into warning: “Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” It recalls the wilderness rebellion, where people saw God's works but still resisted trust. That contrast is the point — true worship is not just praise language; it is responsive, obedient listening in the present moment (“today”).Preaching note:The psalm links praise and obedience. It starts in celebration but insists that worship without listening becomes hollow.Pastoral caution:Avoid using “do not harden your hearts” as a weapon against wounded people who need time, safety, and patience.Application move:Give a simple daily practice: before bed, ask, “Where did I resist God today? Where did I respond?”Romans 5:1–11Paul describes what justification by faith produces: peace with God through Jesus Christ, access to grace, and a hope rooted in God's glory. He then deepens it: suffering is not proof God has abandoned us; in Christ, suffering can shape endurance, character, and hope. This hope does not collapse because God's love has already been poured into believers by the Holy Spirit. The center of the passage is God's initiative: Christ died for us “while we were still sinners.” Reconciliation is not earned by moral improvement; it is received as gift and then lived out with confidence and gratitude.Preaching note:Paul is not romanticizing suffering. He is saying suffering is no longer meaningless in Christ because God's love and reconciliation come first, not last.Pastoral caution:Never imply people should be grateful for trauma or that pain automatically produces maturity.Application move:Encourage people to replace self-condemning language with Romans 5 language this week: “I have peace with God,” “I stand in grace,” “I am reconciled in Christ.”John 4:5–42Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well and asks for water, crossing social, ethnic, religious, and gender barriers in one move. The conversation shifts from literal water to “living water,” then to her real life. Jesus names her story truthfully but without shaming her, and she stays in the conversation rather than withdrawing. She recognizes him first as prophet, then in messianic terms, and becomes a witness to her town: “Come and see.” Many Samaritans believe, first through her testimony and then through encountering Jesus themselves. The text shows evangelism as overflow from being truly seen and offered grace.Preaching note:Jesus meets someone at social and spiritual distance, begins with a request, tells truth without humiliation, and turns a marginalized person into a messenger.Pastoral caution:Do not preach this text in a way that reduces the woman to a stereotype of sexual failure; the text's center is revelation, dignity, and mission.Application move:Call the church to one “well-side conversation” this week: listen to someone outside their normal circle with curiosity, not agenda.A Sermon Outline: “When You're Running on Empty”Core claim: God meets thirsty people with mercy, truth, and living water.Opening (Name the thirst)• “Most people aren't living rebellious lives; they're living depleted lives.”• Name common thirsts: peace, clarity, forgiveness, belonging, hope.• Bridge line: “Today's texts are for people running on empty.”Exodus 17 (Fear + Provision)• Israel has no water; fear turns to accusation.• They ask: “Is the Lord among us or not?”• God brings water from a rock — provision in an impossible place.Pastoral sentence: “God is not surprised by panic prayers.”Psalm 95 (Worship + Listening)• Starts with praise, shifts to warning.• Worship is not only singing; it is hearing and responding: “Today… do not harden your hearts.”Key line: “A lifted voice means little with a closed heart.”John 4 (Living Water + Honest Grace)• Jesus crosses boundaries to meet the Samaritan woman.• He asks for water, offers living water, tells truth without humiliation.• She becomes a witness: “Come and see.”Pastoral sentence: “Jesus does not expose people to shame them; he reveals truth to heal them.”Romans 5 (Peace + Hope)• Justified by faith → peace with God.• Access to grace is present reality, not future possibility.• Suffering is real, but not final; hope does not disappoint because God's love is poured out by the Spirit.• Christ died for us while we were still sinners.Key line: “Your standing with God is grounded in Christ's work, not your performance.”An IllustrationA healthy family doesn't erase a child's place at the table because of one bad day.Imagine a kid who has a meltdown, talks back, slams a door, and fails a test all in the same week. There are still consequences. There are still conversations. But at dinner, the plate is still there. The name is still theirs. The address hasn't changed.That's the distinction Romans 5 helps us make: discipline is real, but belonging is deeper.Paul says we are “justified by faith” and therefore “have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” He doesn't say, “We have peace with God because this week we behaved well.” He says our standing with God is through Christ. That means our relationship is not recalculated every morning by our spiritual performance score.So yes, Christians confess sin. Yes, we repent. Yes, we grow.But we do all of that from grace, not for grace.From belonging, not trying to earn belonging.Concrete Application (This Week)Choose one:1. Name your thirst honestly before God (no editing).2. Take one reconciliatory step (call, apology, forgiveness, boundary).3. Have one well-side conversation with someone outside your normal circle.4. Pray nightly: “Lord Jesus, give me living water for tomorrow.”Narrative Lectionary, March 8, 2026 (Lent 3) the text is:Narrative LectionaryJohn 18:12–27 — Jesus before Annas; Peter's denial1) Expanded Text SummaryJesus is arrested and brought first to Annas, the former high priest, in a scene where political power, religious authority, and fear are all in play. Jesus is questioned about his disciples and teaching, but he responds with calm clarity: he has spoken openly, not in secret. He is struck for answering, and the legal process already feels tilted before formal charges are even set. In parallel, Peter stands in the courtyard and is asked if he belongs to Jesus. Three times he denies it, and the rooster crows. The passage intentionally contrasts Jesus' steady public witness with Peter's anxious self-protection, showing both the cost of discipleship and the fragility of even devoted followers.2) Major Themes• Truth under pressure• Public courage vs private fear• The loneliness of faithful witness• Failure is real, but not final (as the larger Peter arc shows)3) Preaching Arc * 1. Name the pressure — fear changes what people say and do.* 2. Watch Jesus — clear, non-defensive, truthful in hostile space.* 3. Watch Peter — close enough to observe Jesus, not steady enough to confess him.* 4. Name ourselves in the text — we're often both: courageous sometimes, evasive sometimes.* 5. Gospel turn — Jesus remains faithful even when his friends fail him.4) Preaching Notes + Caution + ApplicationPreaching note:John places Jesus' hearing and Peter's denial side by side so the congregation feels the contrast: Jesus bears witness at personal cost; Peter avoids cost by distancing himself.Pastoral caution:Don't preach Peter as a cartoon hypocrite. Fear responses are human, especially when people feel exposed or unsafe.An IllustrationThink about how courage usually fails.It's rarely in dramatic, movie-scene moments. It fails in ordinary settings — by a fire, in a hallway, in a break room, in a group chat. No one is threatening prison. No one is holding a weapon. But social risk feels real: embarrassment, exclusion, eye-rolls, being labeled, losing status.A person can be bold in principle and shaky in practice.On Sunday, they say, “I'll stand with Jesus no matter what.”On Tuesday, someone asks a simple question — “You don't really believe that, do you?” — and they pivot, soften, dodge, or joke their way out of clarity.That's Peter in John 18.He's not indifferent to Jesus. He followed Jesus into danger.He's not evil. He's scared.He wants proximity without exposure, closeness without cost.And that is exactly why he is so relatable.The good news is not “real disciples never falter.”The good news is “Jesus remains faithful when disciples falter.”Failure is real, but it is not final.The rooster crow is not just exposure — it's invitation back.Application move:Invite one concrete “truthful confession” this week:• owning faith in a conversation,• admitting a moral compromise, or• choosing honesty where silence is easier. This is a public episode. 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Message #3 — The Ingredients of a Church on Fire for God 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Acts 2:3–4 The Four Foundational Realities That Sustain a Church on Fire for God 1. A Divine Combustion (Acts 2:1–13) ✔ Visualized Power — vv. 2–3 ✔ Vocalized Power — v. 4 ✔ Vitalized Power — v. 4 Acts 10:38 2. A Doctrinal Confession (Acts 2:14–36) Jeremiah 23:29 3. A Decisive Conversion (Acts 2:37–41) Notice the Progression: ✔ Convicted by the Lord Vs. 37 ✔ Converted to the Lord Vs. 38; Acts 20:21 ✔ Confession of the Lord Vs 41 Ten Reasons Why People Do Not Become Members of a Local New Testament Church 1. Some have never been taught why membership matters. 2. Some have never been clearly challenged to join. 3. Some do not understand the process. 4. Some are not yet believers. 5. Some were hurt in another church. 6. Some have not connected relationally. 7. Some are wrestling with secret sin. 8. Some doubt they are needed. 9. Some fear accountability. 10. Some simply see no need. Deeper Spiritual Issues in Our Culture ✔ Consumer Christianity ✔ Commitment phobia ✔ Institutional distrust ✔ Spiritual autonomy John 13:35 You Cannot Practice the Following Without Identifiable Belonging Church discipline (Matthew 18) Pastoral accountability (Hebrews 13:17) Mutual care (1 Corinthians 12) Shared responsibility 4. A Devoted Continuance (Acts 2:42–47) Blueprint of an On-Fire Church: Doctrination — v. 42 Edification — v. 42 Galatians 6:2 Adoration — v. 42 Participation — v. 44 Propagation — v. 47 Acts 4:4

First Timothy 5 sets clear rules for how church members should relate to one another, arranging relationships by age and gender and calling for a settled, pure mind. The text directs respect toward older men as fathers, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, stressing speech and behavior shaped by affection and restraint rather than accusation. Cultural context in Ephesus explains some instructions—plural wives and public behavior required explicit guidance—yet the core principle stays the same: treat one another in ways that build trust, not division.Practical examples underline the tone of the teaching: gentleness calms noisy streets, polite correction enables help, and small acts of singing or kindness comfort the elderly. A four-part model—thinking, believing, feeling, acting—shows how inward habits determine outward behavior; impure thoughts seed suspicion, while clean thinking fosters forgiveness and constructive acts. Forgiveness emerges as essential for church life; unresolved hurts push people away and damage the body's unity.The chapter shifts to ministry of care, drawing firm lines around support for widows. Families must care for their own first; the church steps in for truly dependent widows who devote themselves to prayer and good works. The text sets criteria for official church support—age, marital history, reputation, and a life of service—and warns against enrolling younger widows who may seek remarriage or fall into idleness and gossip. Practical service—hospitality, visiting the afflicted, and devoted ministry—earns recognition before institutional help.Pastoral practice follows: offer help, invite people to ask for prayer, and create space for private conversation and intercession. Simple acts—paying a meal, a quiet word, staying after to pray—illustrate the ethic of mutual care. The closing call urges trust in God for the future, readiness for Christ's return, and reliance on divine peace and forgiveness. Overall, the instruction emphasizes relational holiness: shape speech and thought toward honor, meet needs wisely, forbid slander and idleness, and cultivate prayerful dependence so the church functions as a family marked by purity, service, and forgiveness.

This episode, we return to the Feldkirch plateau in Austria where a small village is terrorised by a serial killer in ‘A Pastoral Horror', first published in 1890. You can read the story here. The show notes will be available at https://bit.ly/DOD72sn (for all shownotes, just replace ‘72' with the episode number in question). The episode will shortly be posted to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@doingsofdoyle. Please like and subscribe. Synopsis Following the collapse of a city firm and the loss of his capital, John Hudson is forced to find an affordable place to live while he waits for legal restitution. He fixes upon the Austrian Tyrolean village of Laden where he settles into a contented if somewhat dull existence, enlivened to some extent by the presence of the intellectual village priest Father Verhagen. This placid atmosphere however is shattered by the gruesome murder of one of the villagers. At first, the killing is blamed on an itinerant Italian pedlar with whom the victim had quarrelled, but the police have to release their suspect when a second and more prominent villager is also murdered and a reign of terror begins…   Next time on Doings of Doyle… We head back into military life where a game of cards erupts into ‘A Regimental Scandal' (1892). Read it here. Acknowledgements Thanks to our sponsor, Belanger Books (www.belangerbooks.com), and our supporters on Patreon and Paypal. Image credits: Thanks to Alexis Barquin at The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopaedia for permission to reproduce these images. Please support the encyclopaedia at www.arthur-conan-doyle.com. Music credit: Sneaky Snitch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ YouTube video created by @headlinerapp.

2/26/26. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 12:15. Genuine Pastoral Love. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; Faithlife Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #Christian_podcaster Podcast website: https://www.hwscott.net/podcast.php https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

Pastoral mobility is crucial for both the sustainable management of rangelands and the economic viability of pastoralism. It is key to livestock productivity, because it enables herds to reach resources that are unevenly dispersed across space and are often short-lived in highly variable environments. Pastoralists specialize in guiding their herds through seasonal grazing of a succession of these resources, taking advantage of the often unpredictable availability of nutrient-rich pasture. In this IYRP mini-episode, Dr. Mark Moritz, an anthropologist who has worked with pastoralists in Africa for several decades, describes the importance of mobility and how this is tied to the importance of access to land and water. These pastoralists' rights are in jeopardy in many parts of the world, including from terrorist groups like Boko Haram in Cameroon. The Art of Range Podcast is supported by the Western Extension Risk Management Education Center and the Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission. Visit the episode page at https://artofrange.com/episodes/iyrp-february-mark-moritz-pastoralist-mobility-land-water-security for links to resources mentioned in this interview. Music by Lewis Roise.

La Asamblea de Pastoral de la Arquidiócesis de Panamá es el órgano máximo de discernimiento y planificación donde la Iglesia local define su rumbo. En su edición más reciente (octubre de 2025), se establecieron las bases para el trabajo que se estará ejecutando en el año 2026. L'articolo Asamblea de Pastoral de la Arquidiócesis de Panamá – 12 de octubre del 2025 proviene da Radio Maria.

First, an anonymous pastor shares a painfully honest question: a longtime member left a small church for a megachurch, but keeps reaching back for hospital visits and crisis care. The pastor wants to be gracious, but the situation feels like being the “pastoral side piece.” The guys talk through what is fair, what is faithful, and how to set boundaries that are clear without being petty.Then, the conversation takes a hard left into a headline story involving a large-church pastor, his family crisis, and the difference between “unwise” and “disqualifying.” The crew works through wisdom, reputational stewardship, pastoral qualification over seasons, and how premarital counseling should approach sex with holiness and guardrails, not curiosity.If you have ever felt pulled to provide care for people who are not actually committed to your church community, or if you have wondered where wisdom ends and disqualification begins, this episode is for you.Key topicsPastoral care and boundaries when former members still want “their pastor”Small church vs megachurch expectations, and how care works differently at scale“Don't overfunction for dysfunction”: what that looks like in real lifeKingdom-minded handoffs: calling the new church and visiting togetherConsumer ecclesiology after COVID: treating sermons and worship like contentWhen something is unwise vs sinful vs disqualifyingPremarital counseling and sex: guardrails, holiness, and how to address pornography wiselyChurch Merch: https://www.promotionsguy.com/churchmerchLinks from the show:

Josh is the Counseling Manager and a counselor at CCEF. He holds a master of arts in biblical counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and is working on his doctorate of education in biblical counseling from SEBTS. He is ordained by North Wake Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC.Prior to CCEF, Josh served as a pastor at FBC Afton in Afton, NY, for over seven years. He is passionate to see God reach down into the broken and hard moments of people's lives to provide hope and healing. Josh has been married to his wife, Stephanie, since May 2014. He enjoys a fresh cup of coffee, cheering on his favorite sports teams, playing volleyball, working on cars, and fishing.On today's 95Podcast, Dale Sellers sits down with Josh to discuss his journey from unexpected pastoral leadership at age 26 through moral failure aftermath, COVID-19 burnout, compassion fatigue, and seven miscarriages—and how biblical counseling, spiritual formation, and anchored hope restored him. Josh shares practical pathways for pastors facing trauma, depression, anxiety, father wounds, and isolation, plus how CCEF equips small churches with counseling referrals, intensives, consultations, and the new Biblical Counseling for Pastors course.Show Notes: https://95network.org/95podcast-326-summary-from-trauma-to-triumph-josh-clink-on-pastoral-health-counseling-and-soul-care-episode-326/Support the show

Kristin Cary welcomes Dr. Barbara Steffens, founder and first president of the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS) and one of the pioneering voices who reframed sexual betrayal as trauma rather than codependency.   Together, Kristin and Dr. Steffens explore how ministry leaders, counselors, and pastors can wisely and compassionately walk with betrayed women and struggling couples through the aftermath of sexual sin. They discuss best practices for trauma-informed care, the importance of safety and stabilization, and what it looks like to shepherd hearts with both truth and tenderness.   Gain insight into the multi-dimensional partner trauma model with practical strategies for responding to crisis moments, and a renewed vision for the Church's role in bringing hope and healing to those navigating the devastating fallout of betrayal.   Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, counselor, or simply someone walking alongside a friend in pain, this conversation will equip and encourage you to become a safer and more effective presence of Christ's love.   The Truth Shall Set You Free; How Full Disclosure Can Benefit Couples in Recovery with Dan Drake and Dr. Janice Caudill   Link to Barb & Lyschel's training here: https://hoperedefined.org/resources/shepherding-through-crisis-training/  

Does 2 Timothy 3:16-17 teach Sola Scriptura? Is it actually a “pastoral letter”?    Rob and Vinnie continue to discuss through the “Pastoral Letters” and in this episode give an overview of 2 Timothy, and the     the church, the Gospel message (as fulfilled in Jesus), and what we should expect from pastors.   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/ 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 #colossians #presbyterian #housechurch #BibleProphecy #fivesolas  

This week Pastor Val asks Pastor Michael a number of questions wrapping up the past few weeks of the Marked series, as we prepare for being Marked by Union.  Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:1-2

Pr. John Zimmerman of Immanuel Lutheran-Scranton, PA and St. John’s Lutheran-Pittston, PA The post Carrying On as the Church During a Pastoral Vacancy – Pr. John Zimmerman, 2/20/26 (0511) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Welcome to Ask Paul Tripp, a weekly podcast from Paul Tripp Ministries where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.Today, Paul answers a question about how pastors can balance the demands of ministry with faithful care for their families and avoid the dangers of overcommitment.If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.Helpful Resources:PaulTripp.com/Books

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. In this episode we examine why cultural pride and uncritical veneration of Black religious figures can lead people away from the orthodox gospel of Jesus Christ. We make the scope clear: the standard is Scripture, and salvation is found in Christ alone. Through historical examples, theological contrast, and pastoral urgency, we show how honoring institutions or leaders who elevate ethnicity or human mediators above Christ risks false assurance and spiritual harm for present and future generations. This is an episode for the Church. However, I pray that this is heard and prayerfully received by Black Christians, pastors, Bible‑study leaders, and anyone wrestling with the tension between cultural loyalty and biblical fidelity. *DISCLAIMER* This episode is a plea to preserve souls by placing Christ above culture. Tune in to be challenged, equipped, and moved to love your community by calling it to the truth.General OutlineThe Anti-Christ nature of Black History Month's Current narrativeA preemptive rebuttal to common objections about criticizing Black cultural heroes.A clear theological standard: why orthodox biblical teaching must govern our loyalties.Case studies contrasting figures often celebrated in cultural histories with the biblical narrative.A critique of cultural frameworks that risk turning ethnic identity into spiritual authority.Pastoral next steps for confronting error with courage and compassion.Post Credit Audio|| S.M. Lockridge - That's My King!Episode Notes, Links and ResourcesSupport the showHosts: Brandon and Daren Smith Learn of Brandon's Church Planting CallPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

Brahms spent much of his adult life battling with his ambition to write the next great symphony and his terror at the shadow of Beethoven standing behind him. Brahms tortured himself for 14 years with his first symphony, and only published it when he was 49 years old. But when that symphony finally came out, it was a relative success for a new work, and with immense relief, Brahms quickly turned out another symphony in just 4 months.  Brahms' first symphony was quickly dubbed "Beethoven's 10th" something that annoyed Brahms to no end.  When told that the main theme of the last movement  resembled the Ode to Joy,  he notoriously responded, "any ass can see that!"  But all the same, Brahms had been re-anointed as Beethoven's successor with the symphony, and so therefore his second symphony would also be given a Beethovinian name, Pastoral.  The question since the symphony has been written has been this: just how pastoral and idyllic is this symphony? Many commentators see an unadulterated joy and gentleness in the piece, with some melancholy moments to be sure.  But overall, the piece is as sunny as it seems on its surface, with just the typical battles between happiness and sadness that mark every symphony. But there's another school fo thought with this symphony, and that is that it is marked by shadows and tremors that go way beyond simple sadness and happiness, and that these shadows and tremors leave a mark that can't be ignored.  I tend to believe in the second theory, but we're going to discuss this symphony with this framework in mind; whether this piece is as sunny as some people would have you believe, or if the shadows are the lasting impression we get as we walk away from the concert hall. We'll also discuss Brahms' innovations with form, and his evergreen ability to write some of the most stunning melodies on the planet. Join us!

Pastoral ministry is deeply rewarding—but it can also be deeply stressful. In this episode of the Revitalize & Replant Podcast, Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst talk openly about five common anxieties pastors face and offer biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for navigating them faithfully. From concerns about church growth to the pressures of preaching, pastors often carry unseen burdens. Naming these anxieties is the first step toward addressing them in a healthy, gospel-centered way. In this episode, we discuss: Anxiety about church growth and attendance Anxiety about your family and balancing ministry at home Anxiety about personal finances and financial stability Anxiety about preaching and sermon preparation Anxiety about church conflict and leadership challenges Whether you're a church planter, revitalization pastor, or long-term shepherd in a small church, this episode will remind you that you're not alone—and that God is faithful in every season of ministry.

Rabbi Nachman teaches the “Pasture Pastoral,” a concise exploration of Likutey Moharan (Torah 63, with links to Torah 11) revealing the secret of Perek Shira: every level of creation and every pasture has its own niggun (melody) that sings to Hashem. Using shepherd imagery, flute music, and the Land of Israel, he shows how these melodies uplift the soul and unite human prayer with the natural world. Clear and practical, the lesson explains why music and place matter in prayer, how food and fields carry sparks of holiness, and how each person is a shepherd responsible for tending and correcting their part of creation.

Pastoral care is a great way to love others and care for them. While it is part of the ministry duties ministers have, anyone can do it. See how and why we can all care for others as Tom Pounder shares.00:00 - Introduction02:12 - Philippians 203:30 - Ephesians 404:14 - Romans 1204:59 - 1 Peter 406:56 - ConclusionShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Pastoral care is a great way to love others and care for them. While it is part of the ministry duties ministers have, anyone can do it. See how and why we can all care for others as Tom Pounder shares.00:00 - Introduction02:12 - Philippians 203:30 - Ephesians 404:14 - Romans 1204:59 - 1 Peter 406:56 - ConclusionShare your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

RCL Texts:Genesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12–19; Matthew 4:1–11(Narrative Lectionary text and comments follow below)Theme: From Hiding to TrustCore ClaimLent begins with hard truth about sin, but moves quickly to mercy: in Christ, we are called out of hiding and formed into a life of trust.1) Scripture SummariesGenesis 2:15–17; 3:1–7Humanity is placed in the garden with freedom and responsibility, but the serpent reframes God's command and plants distrust. The man and woman choose autonomy over trust, and their eyes are opened—not to wisdom as promised (or as they perhaps imagined it), but to shame and vulnerability. Sin appears as broken trust, disordered desire, and rupture of innocence.Psalm 32A testimony of grace: confessed sin becomes forgiven sin. Silence before God becomes burden; honest confession opens mercy, guidance, and joy. Those who trust the Lord are surrounded by steadfast love.Romans 5:12–19Paul contrasts Adam and Christ. Through Adam, sin and death spread; through Christ, grace and life overflow. Christ's obedience is stronger than Adam's disobedience. Where sin condemned, Christ justifies and restores.Matthew 4:1–11Jesus, led by the Spirit, is tempted by appetite, power, and false security. Each temptation invites self-serving control instead of trustful sonship. Jesus answers with Scripture and remains faithful, revealing true obedience where humanity often falls.2) Unifying Thread“From Distrust to Trust: the Lenten journey from hiding to grace.”• Genesis: the root problem—distrust of God's goodness.• Psalm 32: the turning point—stop hiding, confess, receive mercy.• Romans 5: the gospel claim—Christ's faithfulness is greater than Adam's failure.• Matthew 4: faithfulness embodied—Jesus trusts where we are tempted to seize control.A Preaching Arc1. The lie – “God is withholding from you.” (Genesis)2. The burden – unconfessed sin crushes the soul. (Psalm 32)3. The gift – grace surpasses sin. (Romans 5)4. The way – trustful obedience in real temptation. (Matthew 4)One-Sentence TakeawayLent begins by naming our distrust, but does not leave us there: in Christ, we are invited out of hiding, into confession, and into a new life of trust.3) Homily Outline (7–10 minutes)“From Hiding to Trust”1) Opening (1 minute)• Lent is honesty, not spiritual theater.• Sin begins in Genesis not with rule-breaking, but distrust.• Theme: distrust → confession → grace → trustful obedience.2) Genesis: Anatomy of Temptation (2 minutes)• “Did God really say…?” begins with suspicion.• Focus shifts from gift to restriction.• Result: shame and hiding, not freedom.• Modern echoes: “I must control this, or I'm not safe.”• The beginning of sin is trusting the wrong voice.3) Psalm 32: Grace of Confession (1.5–2 minutes)• “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away…”• Confession is not humiliation for its own sake; it is healing.• God's response is forgiveness and guidance.• Pastoral invitation: Where are we exhausted from pretending?4) Romans 5: Adam and Christ (2 minutes)• Adam's distrust spreads sin and death.• Christ's obedience brings justification and life.• Grace is greater than sin's reach.• Good news line: Your failure is real—but not final.5) Matthew 4: Jesus in the Wilderness (2 minutes)Three temptations, one test: trust vs control.• Stones to bread: satisfy need without trust.• Temple leap: demand proof instead of faith.• Kingdoms by compromise: gain power without the cross.Jesus answers with words from God and trustful obedience.6) Application for the Week (1 minute)1. Name the lie you're most tempted to believe.2. Practice specific, daily confession.3. Choose one act of trustful obedience where you usually choose control.7) Closing (30–45 seconds)Lent is not proving ourselves to God; it is being led by Christ from hiding into trust.Closing line: “From Eden's hiding place to the wilderness of testing, God is drawing us toward one truth: we are saved not by grasping, but by grace—and grace teaches us to trust.”An IllustrationA parent in one congregation spoke about a weeknight that felt painfully ordinary.Nothing dramatic happened—just the accumulated pressure of a long day. Work ran late. Dinner was rushed. Homework wasn't done. A younger child was melting down. An older child was answering in that teenage tone that instantly raises your blood pressure.The parent said, “I came into the evening already empty, but I kept telling myself I could power through.” And then one small moment set everything off. A spilled drink, a sarcastic reply, a slammed cabinet door—something tiny.The parent snapped. Words came out sharper than intended. A child yelled back. Another child went quiet. And within ten minutes, the whole house was in that heavy silence families know too well.Later that night, the parent stood at the sink and thought, “How did we get here again?”Not because they didn't love their family. Not because they were a bad person. But because fear and exhaustion had quietly become the loudest voice in the room.The next line the parent said really struck home:“The hardest part wasn't losing my temper. The hardest part was walking down the hallway and knocking on my child's door.”Because confession in family life is vulnerable. It is easier to lecture than to repent. It is easier to defend your tone than to say, “I was wrong.” It is easier to stay silent and hope tomorrow resets things automatically.But that parent knocked on the door, sat down, and said: “I'm sorry for how I spoke to you. You matter more than my frustration. Will you forgive me?”And the child—after a pause—said, “I'm sorry too.”That was not a dramatic miracle. No music. No spotlight. Just two people stepping out of hiding. That is Psalm 32 in a kitchen and hallway.* “When I kept silent…”—the house got heavier.* “I acknowledged my sin…”—grace opened the room again.Lent often looks like this: not grand gestures, but truthful repentance. Not pretending we are fine, but choosing repair. Not winning the argument, but preserving communion.And that is where trust is rebuilt—one confession, one apology, one act of mercy at a time.Narrative Lectionary — Lent 1 (Feb 22, 2026)Text: John 11:1–44Theme: From Grief to Glory1) Scripture SummaryLazarus becomes ill and dies, despite Jesus' love for him and his family. Jesus' delay creates anguish for Martha and Mary, who both cry, “Lord, if you had been here….” At Bethany, Jesus enters their sorrow, weeps at the tomb, and then declares, “I am the resurrection and the life.” He calls Lazarus out of death and commands the community to unbind him. The passage reveals both Christ's compassion in the face of grief and his authority over death.2) Unifying Thread“From Tomb to Trust: Jesus meets us in grief and calls life forth.”• The story begins in honest lament and disrupted expectations.• Jesus does not stand outside suffering; he shares it. (“Jesus wept.”)• The center is Christ's identity: resurrection is not only an event, but a person.• The raising of Lazarus becomes a pattern of discipleship: called to life, then unbound for freedom.A Preaching Arc1. The ache — “Lord, if you had been here…”2. The claim — “I am the resurrection and the life.”3. The sign — “Lazarus, come out.”4. The call — “Unbind him, and let him go.”One-sentence takeawayLent invites us to bring our grief to Jesus, trust him in the delay, and respond to his life-giving voice at the very place we fear is final.3) Homily Outline (7–10 minutes)Opening (1 minute)Name the reality of grief, disappointment, and delayed answers in the spiritual life. Introduce the key lament: “Lord, if you had been here…”I. The Delay and the Crisis of Trust (2 minutes)Jesus loves this family, yet Lazarus dies.Explore the tension: divine love and human pain coexist.Pastoral line: delay is painful, but it is not the same as abandonment.II. Jesus at the Tomb (1.5–2 minutes)“Jesus wept.”Emphasize Christ's solidarity with human sorrow.God is not detached from our grief.III. The Center Confession (1.5–2 minutes)“I am the resurrection and the life.”Resurrection is present in the person of Christ, not only a future hope.Call hearers to trust Christ himself in present sorrow.IV. Called Out, Then Unbound (1.5–2 minutes)“Lazarus, come out.”“Unbind him, and let him go.”Christ gives life; the community participates in unbinding.Application (1 minute)Name one grief before God each day this week.Pray honestly in the place of delay.Take one concrete “unbinding” step (confession, reconciliation, seeking support, surrender).Closing (30–45 seconds)Christ meets us at the tomb and speaks life where we expect finality.End with hope rooted in his voice, not our circumstances. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lectionarypro.substack.com

Have churches misunderstood Paul's message about the requirements for Pastors and Deacons in the church? Do we apply this chapter too literally, or maybe not literally enough?   Rob and Vinnie continue to discuss the church, the Gospel message (as fulfilled in Jesus), and what we should expect from pastors.   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/ 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 #colossians #presbyterian #housechurch #BibleProphecy #ProphecyPodcast

PASTORAL VISIT TO THE PARISH OF "ST. MARY QUEEN OF PEACE" - HOLY MASS PRESIDED OVER BY POPE LEO XIV - HOMILY (The content of this podcast is copyrighted by the Dicastery for Communication which, according to its statute, is entrusted to manage and protect the sound recordings of the Roman Pontiff, ensuring that their pastoral character and intellectual property's rights are protected when used by third parties. The content of this podcast is made available only for personal and private use and cannot be exploited for commercial purposes, without prior written authorization by the Dicastery for Communication. For further information, please contact the International Relation Office at relazioni.internazionali@spc.va)

"Lift High the Cross" Pastoral Message by Pastor Rick Birk February 15, 2026, Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Love & Compassion | Malayalam Christian Messages | Morning Glory 1842 | Br. Damien Antony

Favour & Recognition | ദൈവപ്രസാദവും അംഗീകാരവും | Malayalam Christian Messages | Morning Glory 1841 | Br. Damien Antony

When the dust settles after spiritual abuse and public scandal, is any of this charismatic stuff actually real—or should you walk away from it all for good? Many believers are asking hard questions: “If so much has been falsified, are all prophecies fake? Are healings just wishful thinking? How do I trust again?” In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis, Michael Rowntree and Michael Miller open up as pastors and fellow survivors of charismatic fallout to help you process the pain without abandoning the work of the Spirit.​The hosts will examine:-Can a “cheater” still give an accurate prophetic word?-How do we discern between genuine Christian prophecy, demonic counterfeits, and pure manipulation?-What do we do with verified healings or real words of knowledge that came through morally compromised ministries?-How do we honor spiritual gifts without platforming abusive leaders or building new celebrity cultures?This episode is deeply pastoral and aimed at those who feel spiritually disoriented, retraumatized, or jaded after charismatic abuse. If you're struggling with charismatic ministry gone wrong, this is a safe space to process without being shamed for your doubts. You'll hear how to move from gullibility, through cynicism, into true discernment—learning to separate God's voice from human abuse, and the gifts of the Spirit from the sins of leaders.0:00 – Introduction1:53 – Pastoral scandal response3:05 – Miller's abuse testimony4:00 – Josh's prophetic trauma7:18 – Gifts still real biblically12:00 – Abuse across church offices17:19 – Cheaters getting it right19:48 – Four power sources23:04 – Don't trust exposed prophets28:16 – Ordinary means of grace30:56 – Healing and discernment process36:01 – Submit gifts to God39:18 – Final pastoral encouragement Subscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com.Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO:

Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the scriptural and historical modes of pastoral formation, the changing nature of education in the internet age, and expectations for what will come in the future. Listen to the full interview Here or on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Check out the 2026 Men's Gathering Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Divine Intervention | ദൈവിക ഇടപെടൽ | Malayalam Christian Messages | Morning Glory 1840 | Br. Damien

Pastor Chris sits down with Executive Pastor Ramon Huertas for a thoughtful conversation about Bad Bunny, art, and how followers of Jesus can learn to read culture with wisdom and humility. At Ecclesia, we believe formation happens not by avoiding the world, but by learning how to live in it with wisdom, courage, and grace. This episode is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and learn how to see what's really there.

Divine Strategy | ദൈവിക യുദ്ധതന്ത്രം | Malayalam Christian Messages | Morning Glory 1839 | Br. Damien Antony

Hey there -- if you subscribed to the Twofivesix podcast, we've made some changes to our focus. I'm working with museums, collections, galleries, and cultural orgs on the same big problems I used to help corporate clients with. Hope you enjoy! What does it actually take to exhibit game-based art in a museum? Beyond the romantic notion of "games as art" lies a complex reality of technical requirements, development timelines, and institutional infrastructure that most cultural organizations simply aren't prepared for.Today, I'm speaking with Theo Triantafyllidis, an artist who builds what he calls "performative systems where natural and synthetic intelligences rehearse their coexistence." Working with games, live simulations, performances, and installations, Theo creates darkly playful procedural worlds that turn phenomena like ecological collapse and networked desire into experiences that can be felt rather than verbally explained.Theo has exhibited at major institutions including the Whitney Museum, Centre Pompidou, and was part of the Venice Biennale's Hyper Pavilion. His work ranges from Pastoral, an intimate anti-game about a muscular orc running through an infinite hayfield, to Feral Metaverse, an ambitious eight-player multiplayer game with a custom medieval catapult rig that's been in development for over three years.In this conversation, we go deep on the practical realities of exhibiting interactive work: Why IT staff aren't the same as technical infrastructure. How institutions fund physical installations but not digital development, or vice versa. Why a game that takes two weeks to build might tour internationally while a three-year project struggles to find the right venue. And what it means when audiences bring their player psychology into the gallery space—that instinct to test boundaries and break systems that makes games fundamentally different from other art forms.If you're a cultural institution thinking about game-based programming, an artist navigating this landscape, or simply curious about what happens when the art world meets interactive media, this conversation offers a rare, unvarnished look at what it really takes to do this work well.(00:00) - The Infrastructure Gap: Why Museums Can't Show Interactive Work (00:43) - Theo Triantafyllidis on Building Performative Systems (01:30) - Beyond IT: What Game-Based Art Actually Requires (03:55) - The Funding Paradox: Digital vs. Physical Production (08:59) - Technical Realities: Maintenance, Testing, and Player Psychology (15:39) - Case Studies: From Two-Week Prototypes to Three-Year Developments (25:41) - Building Institutional Literacy for Game-Based Practice For more insights, signup for my newsletter.Jamin Warren founded Gameplayarts, an advisory that helps museums and cultural organizations engage with the world of gaming. He provides them with the research, strategy, and execution they need to reach gamers for the first–or millionth–time. Gameplayarts' past and present clients organizations like MoMA, the Getty Research Institute, Tribeca Enterprises, and PBS.

Biblical higher education exists to prepare leaders for the full scope of ministry, including moments when theology meets suffering, loss, and the realities of death. In this episode, Brian Hennan reflects on how his journey from pastoral ministry into hospice care revealed a critical gap in how Christian leaders are trained to guide individuals and families through end of life decisions. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Brian calls Bible colleges and seminaries to more intentionally equip students with a biblical framework for the sanctity of life, pastoral presence, and faithful decision-making from birth to death.

1º Servicio dominical | La responsabilidad pastoral | Pr. David de la Cruz | VNPEM Norte

Authority | അധികാരം | Malayalam Christian Messages | Morning Glory 1838 | Br. Damien Antony

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/ EPISODE   Are modern pastors supposed to prophesy? Is prophecy actually the “future telling of events” that we often think it is? How should the pastor respond when a church service is interrupted by a protest (like what recently happened in Minneapolis)? How should the church respond to Christian Nationalism?    Rob and Vinnie continue to discuss the church, the Gospel message (as fulfilled in Jesus), and the role of the pastor to be a prophet—declaring the word of the Lord for the church TODAY!    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 #colossians #presbyterian #housechurch #BibleProphecy #ProphecyPodcast

Pastors Jim Weaver, Jim Boyd and David DeFillipo discuss some practical ways to walk in discernment in our day of advanced technology and falsehoods. You won't want to miss this conversation! Support the show

Does the word "Theology" intimidate you? You aren't alone. If you have ever wondered how to understand the bible for beginners without getting overwhelmed by big words or massive books, this episode is exactly what you need.Many Christians believe theology is reserved for pastors with advanced degrees, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In this video, we reveal that "doing theology" is simply about knowing God better. We break down the five essential types of theology Micro, Biblical, Systematic, Historical, and Pastoral and show you how they are actually simple habits you can start today.Whether you are trying to understand a single verse (Exegesis) or grasp the big picture of God's story (Biblical Theology), these five methods will give you a roadmap. We also discuss why looking at church history matters and how to apply these truths to your daily life (Pastoral Theology).Stop feeling unqualified to read Scripture! By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to transform your quiet time from confusing to life-changing.#ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #theology SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - THEOLOGY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE INTIMIDATING0:48 - WHY THE BIBLE FEELS OVERWHELMING1:12 - TYPE 1: MICROTHEOLOGY (EXEGESIS)2:11 - TYPE 2: BIBLICAL THEOLOGY (THE BIG STORY)2:55 - TYPE 3: SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY (TOPICAL “HANDBOOK”)3:31 - TYPE 4: HISTORICAL THEOLOGY (LEARNING FROM THE SAINTS)4:04 - TYPE 5: PASTORAL THEOLOGY (APPLIED TO REAL LIFE)4:38 - HOW TO KNOW WHICH “TYPE” YOU'RE DOING5:33 - START SMALL THIS WEEK5:43 - NEXT STEP: GET A STUDY BIBLE (ESV STUDY BIBLE MENTION)6:26 - SUBSCRIBE + BINMIN NEWSLETTER6:47 - JOIN THE CONVERSATION + FINAL ENCOURAGEMENTJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Provision | കരുതൽ | Malayalam Christian Messages | Morning Glory 1837 | Br. Damien Antony

Pastoral Words for Godly Living | Titus 1:1-4 | Tim Trouten

Send us a textWe trace the life of Saint Pius IX from fragile youth to steadfast pope, exploring how Marian devotion, the Immaculate Conception, and Vatican I reshaped Catholic identity. Revolutions, exile, and prayer forged a pastoral heart that still strengthens believers today.• Early life and spiritual formation of Giovanni Mastai Ferretti• Election to the papacy amid European upheaval• Pastoral reforms in education, charity and governance• Definition of the Immaculate Conception and global reception• Vatican I and the teaching on papal infallibility• Eucharistic devotion, frequent Communion and adoration• Defense of religious freedom in a secularizing age• Expansion of the Church in the United States and the New World• Years of Vatican confinement, prayer and perseverance• Final years, death, and beatification by John Paul II• Invitation to join our community and deepen Marian devotionSubscribe for uplifting contentReceive weekly reflections, stories of Eucharistic miracles, and in-depth saint biographies right in your inboxExperience pilgrimageVirtually and in person, explore sacred sites, including Marian Apparition locations, through our digital pilgrimages or plan a visit to the Holy Family Mission in ArkansasSupport evangelizationHelp us reach more souls with the gospel by donating, volunteering, or sharing our mission with family and friendsAccess exclusive mediaDive into our acclaimed books, documentaries, and EWTN broadcasts that bring the teachings of the church to lifeVisit journeysoffaith.com website todayJourneys of Faith Popes CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showDownload Journeys of Faith Free App link. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/journeys-of-faith/id6757635073 Journeys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Please consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith we are actively increasing our reach and we are seeing good results for visitors under 40! Help us Grow! Buy Me a cup of Coffee...

Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches to pastoral formation and what that education needs to achieve. Listen to the full interview Here or on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

In this episode, the guys tackle two real-life ministry situations pastors face all the time:1) What do you do with the church member who constantly needs your attention—daily messages, constant crises, and an emotional drain that starts affecting your ministry and your family?2) What do you say to the person preaching their very first sermon who feels unqualified, nervous, and unsure where to start?We talk boundaries, access, expectations, pastoral care vs. professional counseling, and how to prep your first message with clarity and faithfulness.Timestamps:0:00 Intro + frozen Chicago river banter0:50 Today's two questions1:07 Q1 — “That one member” who constantly needs your attention1:55 Diagnose the situation: real need vs. unhealthy access6:14 Standing meetings + boundaries that actually work8:03 Tender vs. tough (and what to expect when you set limits)11:04 Systems that protect you (and why access changes everything)14:38 Pastoral care limits + when to refer out15:31 Watch your own heart: codependency and the “needed” trap19:37 Ad — Practically Pastoring Conference21:22 Ad — Church Merch23:00 Q2 — “I'm preaching for the first time… where do I start?”24:07 Prep basics: start with a text, one big idea, rehearse out loud30:30 Simple sermon frameworks that help you stay clear34:05 Encouragement story + God using imperfect messengers39:05 First-sermon mistakes (and practical tips you'll thank us for)41:31 The main goal: you've “been with Jesus”42:53 Closing + conference reminder43:34 OutroResources mentioned:- Boundaries (Henry Cloud & John Townsend)Practically Pastoring Conference:https://practicallypastoring.com/conferenceLinks from the show:

In this episode, we reflect on the death of Alex Pretti, Romans 13, the Trump administration, and exploring pastoral responsibility in moments of grief and public tension.

Brian Yamabe talks with Dr Adam Koontz about the Koinonia gathering which discussed pastoral formation issues, and the positions on either side of the debate. Listen to the full interview Here or on YouTube Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny