Podcasts about patriarchs

Orlando R. Kelm is a retired professor from the University of Texas at Austin. He served in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the McCombs School of Business for over 37 years, teaching courses in Portuguese and Spanish language and linguistics. His research and publications focused on the cultural aspects of cross-cultural communication and the creative use of technology in language learning. Orlando was born in Calgary, Alberta, raised in Taylorsville, Utah, and educated at Brigham Young University and the University of California at Berkeley. He served in the São Paulo Norte Brazil mission, and his three favorite hobbies are studying foreign languages, acoustic guitar, and astrophotography and nature photography. Orlando recently published the book It's a Patriarchal Blessing!. Links It’s a Patriarchal Blessing Email Before a Patriarchal Blessing (Microsoft Word format) Email Before a Patriarchal Blessing (PDF format) Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Highlights Orlando discusses his experiences as a patriarch and the significance of patriarchal blessings. He emphasizes the importance of viewing these blessings as affirmations of identity and divine potential rather than as mere checklists or warnings. 00:02:28 – Orlando’s Calling as a Patriarch 00:03:52 – Challenges of Starting as a Patriarch 00:04:48 – Training and Preparation for Patriarchs 00:05:41 – The Pressure of Giving a Blessing 00:06:29 – Communicating First-Time Blessings 00:07:06 – Orlando’s Role as the Only Patriarch 00:07:55 – Impact on Gospel Study and Preparation 00:08:34 – Revelation and Inspiration in Preparation 00:09:40 – The Importance of Compassion 00:10:37 – Note-Taking for Blessings 00:12:00 – Reviewing and Editing Blessings 00:13:27 – The Nature of Patriarchal Blessings 00:14:35 – Preparing Candidates for Blessings 00:17:30 – Helping Candidates Feel Comfortable 00:19:06 – The Role of Patriarchs in the Church 00:20:10 – The Blessing Aspect of Patriarchal Blessings 00:21:09 – Avoiding a Checklist Mentality 00:22:32 – The Role of Personal Agency 00:23:36 – Orlando’s List of Recommended Talks 00:24:45 – Reducing Anxiety for Candidates 00:26:07 – The Experience of Giving Blessings 00:27:30 – The Importance of Seeing Potential 00:28:59 – Understanding Lineage in Blessings 00:30:33 – The Significance of Covenant and Gathering 00:31:47 – Contributions of Different Tribes 00:33:44 – The Role of Personal Revelation 00:35:58 – Flexibility in Interpreting Blessings 00:37:09 – The Lifelong Relevance of Blessings Key Insights The Nature of Patriarchal Blessings: These blessings should be viewed fundamentally as a positive source of love and divine identity. Orlando emphasizes that they are not patriarchal warnings, admonitions, or “chewing outs,” but rather tools to help individuals understand their divine worth. Preparation as a Patriarch: The process involves intense, ongoing spiritual preparation. Orlando explains that he often feels like a “faucet that cannot be turned off” in the days leading up to a blessing, as he studies scriptures and topics prompted by the Holy Ghost to prepare his mind to receive impressions. Mortal Delivery of Revelation: Patriarchs receive inspiration, but they must articulate it using their own mortal capacity, vocabulary, and understanding. Consequently, a patriarchal blessing is a collaboration between the Spirit and the patriarch’s mortal expression. The Fallacy of the “Checklist”: Recipients should avoid viewing their blessings as a list of required events (e.g., marriage, missions, children) to be checked off. Instead, they should see the blessing as a resource to be applied to all of life’s decisions, challenges, and experiences. Understanding Lineage: The declaration of lineage is not a DNA test but an invitation to participate in the Abrahamic covenant and the gathering of Israel. Each tribe's unique description provides a different “skill set” for how an individual can contribute to the Lord’s work. Leadership Applications Alleviate Anxiety: Leaders can help reduce the nervousness people feel about visiting a patriarch by fostering opportunities for the patriarch to interact with ward members (e.g., firesides, sacrament meetings, or activities) beforehand, making him a familiar figure rather than a stranger. Foster a Broad Interpretation: Bishops and leaders should encourage members to interpret their patriarchal blessings with flexibility. When members feel confused by their blessing, leaders can help them understand that the meanings may evolve and deepen as they face different stages and challenges in life. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. 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April 26, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 4 - 9:30 AM Session   A lesson on "Developing a Courageous Faith Like the Patriarchs." Rose uses the analogy of an anchor line connecting a ship to the anchor (God) to illustrate how faith is developed through the "tension" of life's struggles and trials. The lecture examines the lives of Old Testament patriarchs—Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and briefly Job—as ordinary people who became extraordinary through their active, obedient faith. The core message is that courageous faith is not the absence of fear but an active trust in God, built incrementally through obedience, surrender, and enduring trials. The speaker encourages the audience to embrace their struggles as training grounds, maintain integrity, and cultivate a "pilgrim mentality," always remembering that they are a work in progress, developing their faith to hold onto God's unchanging promises.   Duration 41:34

Christianity did not come from Judaism. Judaism is Apostasy from Jesus Christ, who was the God of the Patriarchs and Prophets. Jesus is not the "little God;" He existed with the Father before the world began (John 17:5) Jesus Christ declared Himself to be God (John 8:58) Jesus Christ is the Creator of everthing that was created (John 1 and Hebrews 1) Jesus Christ is one with the Father (John 10:30). Fritz Berggren www.bloodandfaith.com

The Asset team is releasing a 6-part audio drama Patriarchs. As the United States approaches 250 years of independence, the nation is asking hard questions about how it began, who paid the price, and what kind of republic it has become. Patriarchs, a loaded but apt term in today's vernacular, is a six-episode historical podcast drama that answers those questions by chronicling the most consequential relationship in early America: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, told in their own words. Subscribe hereWe begin with two former presidents looking back over a life together as friends, rivals, and uneasy family. From there, listeners travel back to the moment these strangers first step outside the Continental Congress to talk, two lawyers, two farmers, two men who have no idea they are about to remake the world. Every scene, every argument, every confession in Patriarchs is drawn from real letters, speeches, and memoirs, voiced by an ensemble of award-‑winning actors—with Stacy Keach starring as Thomas Jefferson. The result is an intimate drama of brilliant founders who are also flawed fathers, husbands, slaveholders, and partisans. ​We hear their partnership forged in crisis, as they push Congress toward independence and wrestle the language of the Declaration onto the page.​ Alongside them is Abigail Adams, one of the sharpest political minds of the age, whose letters slice cleanly through ego and ideology. Patriarchs also confronts the reality of slavery and sexual exploitation in the founding generation, centering Sally Hemings not as rumor but as a speaking, thinking presence whose choices and constraints shape Jefferson's life. Patriarchs is a chance to hear the founding generation as they really sounded: insecure, vain, idealistic, petty, courageous, haunted—often in the same breath in a rare combination of rigorous primary-source history and bingeable character drama, led by Stacy Keach and a veteran cast capable of carrying both prestige storytelling and wide audience appeal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Text: The Old Testament Supplemental Text: Finish up the Third Thousand Years chapters 21-26 from last semester. The Fourth Thousand Years text begins next week. BYU Lecture 24: This is the "thundering thousand years" from David down to Christ. This is the thousand years of Bible history in which you have all prophets, not the Patriarchs. Programmed learning includes memorizing the “hook dates” in biblical history so the doctrine of the gospel can be connected to its history and context. For example, 1776 is a hook date that can be related to all the American independence and revolutionary war activities. By memorizing hook dates, the entire Old Testament will come alive and piece together the events, patriarchs, prophets, and kings. Old Testament Hook Dates, simple and worth memorization: 4,000 BC Fall of Adam and Eve 3,500 BC Enoch 3,000 BC Noah 2,344 BC The Great Flood (just remember 1-2-3-4---4) 2,000 BC Abraham 1,900 BC Isaac 1,800 BS Jacob 1,700 BC Joseph 1,500 BC Moses 1,400 BC Joshua 1,100 BC Samuel and Saul 1,000 BC David and Solomon    922 BC Division of Israel    900 BC Elijah    800 BC Elisha    700 BC Isaiah    600 BC Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekial, Lehi and Nephi    589 BC Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem    538 BC Jews return to Jerusalem    516 BC Dedication of the new temple in Jerusalem

This sicha explores the unique path of Caleb during the incident of the spies. The Rebbe analyzes why Caleb required a special prayer at the gravesite of the Patriarchs. His distinct approach is examined in contrast to Yehoshua's, revealing deep insights into faith, leadership, and individual destiny. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/008/005_001

Isaac trembled violently after realizing he blessed the wrong son. He didn't reverse the blessing. He couldn't . . . That moment, super easy to read past, is actually one of the most theologically loaded scenes in the entire book of Genesis.Most of us read past the patriarchal blessings in Genesis the same way. The text doesn't slow down to explain them. Lamech names his son Noah, announces he'll bring relief from the curse on the ground, and the narrative moves on. Jacob gathers all twelve sons and speaks over each one (tribal territories, political trajectories, a coming ruler) and the story continues. We absorb it as family drama or ancient religious custom. We rarely stop to ask: How do these words actually work?That question opens up an under-examined corner of Genesis, and the answer has real implications for how we understand prophecy, the gifts of the Spirit, and the character of a God who never stopped speaking. In this episode, we'll discuss:- Why the patriarchal blessings in Genesis can't be explained as lucky guesses or shrewd fatherly observation- Why the "covenant authority" interpretation, that the patriarchs could speak things into existence by virtue of their office, is theologically dangerous- Why the most defensible interpretation is that the patriarchs were prophesying: instruments of divine revelation, voicing what God had already shown them- How Lamech's blessing (Genesis 5:28-29) functions as the hermeneutical template for every patriarchal blessing that follows- What the patriarchal period reveals about the cluster argument,  and why a steady, continuous stream of prophetic activity through ordinary domestic moments challenges cessationist assumptionsThe God of Genesis isn't a God who shows up in dramatic bursts. He's a God who never stopped speaking, threading his voice from generation to generation long before anyone had a formal theology of what a prophet even was. Join us to learn more!0:00 – Introduction0:15 – Patriarchal Blessings Overview2:09 – Genesis Examples Surveyed6:20 – How Do They Work?9:33 – Speaking Things Into Existence14:06 – Patriarchs as Prophets15:02 – Lamech's Prophetic Fulfillment17:00 – Cessationism ChallengedSubscribe 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: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

At the entrance to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, Avi Abelow shares a powerful message about the unbreakable connection between the Jewish people, our ancestors, and the Land of Israel.Hebron is not just another city. It is where the Jewish story began. Nearly 4,000 years ago, Abraham Avinu purchased Maarat HaMachpela as an eternal inheritance for the Jewish people, establishing the first Jewish foothold in the land promised to our forefathers. Buried there are Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Leah — the foundation of Jewish history itself.Avi also reflects on the miracle of the Jewish return to Hebron after the Six-Day War in 1967, decades after the horrific 1929 massacre that destroyed the ancient Jewish community there.This is a powerful message every Jew — especially the next generation — needs to hear.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

In this fourth installment of the 16-week biblical literacy series, Pastor Kevin Cain traces the patriarchal line found in the Old Testament — walking through 13 key steps from Adam & Eve all the way to Jacob, his 12 sons, and Joseph in Egypt — to show how God's unbreakable line of salvation never wavered, despite the repeated failures of flawed human beings. From Cain & Abel to Noah to Abraham, Isaac & Jacob, and Jacob's 12 sons, Pastor Kevin reveals one stunning theme woven through every chapter: it is never the consistency of humanity, but always the faithfulness of God that keeps the Messianic line moving forward. Culminating in Jacob's blessing over Judah and Joseph's powerful declaration that God turned evil intentions into salvation, this sermon makes clear that the line didn't end at Bethlehem — it now runs directly through the body of Christ. If God used broken, flawed patriarchs to bring the Messiah to the world, He can absolutely use us. For more information, visit our website: www.kingdomemc.com. #Messiah #MessianicLine #WordOfGod #OldTestament #Genesis #Covenant #Salvation #JesusChrist #HolySpirit #GodsPromise #Faithfulness #Redemption #GospelOfJesus

Standing on the steps leading up to Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, Avi Abelow delivers a powerful and inspiring message to a group of seminary girls about Jewish history, identity, faith, and destiny. Maarat HaMachpela, the burial place of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Leah, is the second holiest site in Judaism and one of the most important places in the entire Jewish story. This is where the Jewish connection to the Land of Israel began nearly 4,000 years ago, when Abraham purchased this land as an eternal inheritance for the Jewish people.In this moving talk, Avi explains the deeper truth about Hebron, the original Jewish city, and why the modern world works so hard to disconnect Jews from our ancestral homeland and Biblical roots. He speaks about the miraculous return of the Jewish people to Hebron after the Six-Day War in 1967, nearly 40 years after the brutal 1929 Arab massacre forced the ancient Jewish community out of the city.This is more than a history lesson. It is a message to the next generation of young Jewish women about pride, courage, truth, and responsibility. What does it mean to be part of the Jewish people in this generation? Why does Hebron matter today? And how should our connection to our forefathers and foremothers shape the way we think about Israel, Jewish identity, and our future?If you want to understand the heart of the Jewish story and the truth about Hebron, this is a talk you do not want to miss.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

His Beatitude Mar Paulos III Nona is now leading the Chaldean Church, and it feels like we're stepping into a genuinely hopeful new chapter. In this episode we talk about the direction he's already setting for our Church, what it really means to have a patriarch, and how our ancient structure is meant to carry us forward. We walk through the patriarch's role as father of the Church, how the synod actually governs, and how we live in full communion with Rome while staying true to our own tradition. We also get real about life in the diaspora — where the vast majority of Chaldeans and Assyrians now live — and what it's going to take to keep our liturgy, the ancient Anaphora of Addai and Mari, our language, music, and entire patrimony alive far from our historical homeland. One of the most exciting parts of the conversation is the real hope for deeper unity and eventual reintegration with the Assyrian Church of the East — returning together to our shared roots in the historic Church of the East. We also talk about the Sons of the Covenant Monastery and how communities like this are living out our consecrated life and identity right here in the diaspora. This is an honest, hopeful conversation about where our Church is headed. The installation of Patriarch Mar Apolos III Nona is May 29th — please keep him and the entire Chaldean Church in your prayers. Featuring: Fr. Simon Esshaki, Fr. Daniel Shaba, Abbot Ankido Sipo, Fr. Fadi Auro ––– 00:00 Meet the New Patriarch 03:04 What Makes a Patriarch 05:13 Patriarchs vs Major Archbishops 06:04 Synods East and West 07:50 Patriarchal See and Origins 18:45 Preserving Tradition in Exile 22:04 Ecumenism and Reintegration Vision 26:59 Language Loss and Identity 32:42 Reviving Chaldean Monasticism 43:03 Diaspora Distinctions 46:52 'Hot Takes' Game –––

In this conversation, I sit down once again with Gary Wayne to discuss CERN, ancient portals, artificial intelligence, forbidden knowledge, the days of Noah, and the growing connection between modern technology and ancient prophecy.Gary shares his research into CERN and the theories surrounding portals, interdimensional access, sacred geometry, Babel, hidden technology, and the return of pre-flood knowledge.We also discuss fallen angels, the Book of Enoch, transhumanism, AI, the image of the beast, and whether humanity is moving back toward the same conditions described before the flood.Throughout the conversation, Gary breaks down the possible connections between ancient civilizations, prophecy, spiritual deception, elite power structures, and the technologies rapidly developing in the modern world.We also explore Revelation, the opening of the seals, hidden bloodlines, ancient mysteries, and why so many ancient belief systems appear to point toward the same end-time narrative.On the Waiola Plus side, Patreon members get the conversation before and after the public interview, including extra discussion that was not included on YouTube, along with additional questions on Revelation, the seals, and the modern world.Join the Waiola Plus side for extended ad-free conversations: https://www.patreon.com/wakeupwithmiya?utm_source=chatgpt.comMahalo nui loa for supporting the show and being part of the ohana.ALSO: Check out my previous interviews with Gary Wayne linked below—deep dives you won't want to miss!The Giants of Gaza, Gog's Prophecy and a Coming Deception ┃ Gary Wayne https://youtu.be/YLiu_sq6QEA?si=iFFF4EK2IuxO5oKCThe Invisible Empire: Jesuits, AI & the Spiritual War for Humanity ┃ Gary Wayne https://youtu.be/4_cCbfR8rJY?si=r7M9FBFLcilvfQo0The Giants of Gaza, Gog's Prophecy and a Coming Deception ┃ Gary Wayne https://youtu.be/YLiu_sq6QEA?si=oQSHQSHLWmFM92vOGary Wayne Breaks Down: Genesis 14 War, Egypt's Fear of Anakim, The 1,000-Year Reign & The Firmamenthttps://youtu.be/ybEAgB3nUmM?si=JWWiyfMVys-_YJ_2 Gary Wayne: The Rise of the Jesuits, Satan's Realm, and the Mystery of the Red Heifers https://youtu.be/C_Ucggqyxf4?si=zW4q_DVbHHL_KZpKAdamites, Unicorns, Secret Societies, and the 70 Patriarchs with Gary Wayne https://youtu.be/wGP16my0UGo?si=bTUJqe75kwmN2mJzGary Wayne: Mark of the Beast, Mt Hermon, Nephilim, & The Seven Sciences https://youtu.be/rGiORgymWOQ?si=Moz5c6aHeFMVaDRlGary Wayne: Exploring Biblical Enigmas - Fairies, Giants, and End Times https://youtu.be/dp4iSSdv_E4?si=c8-I6VfxKTBq0ZUHYou can find Gary Wayne here: https://genesis6conspiracy.com/Gary Wayne Link to Books: Genesis 6 ConspiracyAmazon Link https://amzn.to/3XTlPEhWe earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.Genesis 6 Conspiracy llAmazon Link https://amzn.to/3zzK0jjWe earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.BUY ME A COFFEE LINK Support the Show & Stay Connected:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/sensiblehippieJoin My Patreon for ad-free episodes & exclusive content:https://Patreon.com/WakeupwithMiyaIf you're joining Waiola – The Plus Side, please subscribe through a web browser (Safari or Chrome) instead of the Patreon app — it directly supports the show.Mahalo nui loa for supporting independent work and helping keep this platform growing.Shop my Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/profile/amzn1.account.AGYOPCXXGH6MN5RVAKGQWVZUZLEA/list/26B87RB4FZ9W2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_6BWRT43TH4MY2NM2XD6XWant to be on the show or suggest a guest? I'm looking for guests who can speak on human trafficking, the paranormal, occult symbolism, hidden history, spiritual warfare, ancient mysteries, and specific military stories involving covert operations, secret programs, psychological warfare, unexplained events, and firsthand accounts.Email me at: Miya@wakeupwithmiya.comFollow Me Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WakeupwithMiyaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakeupwithMiyaExclusive Discount!Shop at LVNTA: https://lvnta.com/lv_IcTq5EmoFKaZfJhTiSUse code OHANA for 20% off!Listen on Your Favorite Platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available!RATE & REVIEW:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wake-up-with-miya/id1627169850Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UYrXCgma1lJYzf8glnAxyMusic Credits:Beginning: "Echoes in the Shadows" - DKEnd Music: “Crazy” - EkoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wake-up-with-miya--6339129/support.

In 1994, the Cave of the Patriarchs massacre shocked the world after Israeli settler Baruch Goldstein opened fire inside the holy site in Hebron, killing dozens of Palestinian worshippers — but for decades, questions have lingered about whether the attack was truly the work of a lone gunman. Survivors, leaked reports, missing evidence, and allegations of intelligence failures and political cover-ups have fueled a mystery far darker than the official narrative admits, with some claiming the truth about what happened inside the mosque that morning has never fully been revealed. Today, on The Conspiracy Files, we investigate the massacre, the alleged cover-up, and the disturbing secrets buried beneath one of the most controversial events in modern Middle Eastern history. - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZc6nhVspRKh9BppQ  - LISTEN TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!:  -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl  -Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844  -Amazon/Audible - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files  -Pandora - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101  -iHeart - https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/  -PocketCast - https://pca.st/dpdyrcca  -CastBox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us  - "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" is the most DANGEROUS show on the internet. Join host COLIN BROWEN (of "The Paranormal Files" and "Murder In America") as he dives deep into some of the world's most dangerous and disturbing conspiracy theories. From Epstein Island to the North Fox ring and the murder of Marilyn Monroe, NO STORY is off limits and NO DETAILS or INFORMATION will be left out. If you like conspiracies, mysteries and true crime, then THIS SHOW is for you. Get ready to have your mind blown.  - SUBSCRIBE to "The Paranormal Files" (my ghost hunting channel!): https://www.youtube.com/theparanormalfilesofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1  - LISTEN TO MURDER IN AMERICA (my podcast)!  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/204fV6xstY3a5atxoHOhz8?si=H1einpJoR42jnfmEjqk5qw  APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-in-america/id1547409175  SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/tkz56KWDmYAyVNAZA  - Connect with me on social media!   Colin's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/colinbrowen/  The Conspiracy Files INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/conspiracyfilespodcast?igsh=MWgxamxmOW44MWZpOA==  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/PUK2AgELoekFzHye/?mibextid=LQQJ4d  TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theparanormalfiles  -

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Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we started looking at the faith of the Patriarchs, particularly as demonstrated in the life of Abraham. God made Abraham the recipient of remarkable covenant promises: land, seed, and blessing. Those promises changed the way that he lived, and the decisions that he made. This week, we aren’t focusing on a new piece of the narrative. Instead, we are going to work through the idea of hope and waiting. Because the reality is […]

How long does the merit of the patriarchs really last?This week on Unperplexed, we explore a striking debate among the Sages—and the Rambam's surprising answer. Why do Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov still matter after generations of failure and exile? And what did they do to merit an “eternal covenant”?More importantly: could we achieve something similar ourselves?

Mugai Nyodai, known also as Chiyono, was one of the first Japanese women to receive transmission in Zen..  While she is well known through her founding of many women's Zen monasteries, she is relatively unknown to those of us in the West who are more familiar with the Patriarchs of Zen, like Hui-neng or Bodhidharma. Read the Journal while listening

A great mix of post-punk, sludge, groove, and modern metal featuring powerhouse names like Corrosion of Conformity, Patriarchs in Black, and King Kraken.From underground grit to anthemic fire, this playlist delivers relentless riffs and rising acts primed to shake the metal scene. Starlin – No Corrosion of Conformity – Asleep on The Killing Floor Torchia – Stygian Waters Patriarchs in Black – Games without Frontiers Without Mercy – The Saint Ravenmocker – Infallible -(16)- Cities in Flames with Rock and Roll Inhale – Satya Visions of Terror – Phoenix Rising SeventhString – Bridges King Kraken – Call To War Solar Mantra – Dynamite Broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio 1st May 2026

Yishai takes us to Hebron's Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs to find out what is really happening in Israel... PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://yishaifleisher.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YishaiFleisherTVSUPPORT & CONNECT:Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/yishaiFight4Israel: https://fight4israel.givecloud.coTwitter: https://twitter.com/YishaiFleisherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yishaifleisherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/YishaiFleisherSupport the show

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Sermon # 1 in the series entitled, "The Kingdom of David"

The patriarchs of Genesis — Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph — aren't just ancient characters. They're God narrowing the whole human story down to one family with one mission, and nothing was going to stop Him. This is Week 2 of The Story of God, tracing biblical history from creation to eternity. God shut the door on the old world and opened a new one. The cowboy doesn't quit mid-trail, and neither does God. In this episode: What the Tower of Babel reveals about human nature — and why God's response was mercy, not just judgment How Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob prove that God keeps His covenant across generations, even when His people don't deserve it The Bronze Age world context that makes the patriarchs' story feel alive and historically real Why Joseph in Egypt isn't a rags-to-riches story — it's God positioning an entire nation for the next chapter The Big Pattern in action: Man rebels, rebels are scattered, the righteous are preserved, and God starts over Scripture References: Genesis 8–50 This episode is for anyone who's ever felt like God forgot His promise, lost the thread of the biblical story, or wondered how the Old Testament connects to their life right now. Saddle up — the trail goes somewhere. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinWeatherby | Website: https://www.lxranch.org | Support the Ministry: https://pushpay.com/g/savethecowboy

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Synopsis: The transition between the primeval history and the history of the Patriarchs is one that reveals the quiet work of God to bless the world by blessing his people. God's subtle and quiet work in the grand narrative of redemptive history gives hope to those in trying and seemingly hopeless circumstances. Our challenges are not setbacks to God's plan, they are part of His plan. Sermon Text: Genesis 11:10-32

Where do the Children Play? In this episode, we read an Easter message from the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem. Then we read Malcom Guite's Lenten meditation on creation, the embodiment of heavenly music, and why J.R.R. Tolkien expressed a profound, deep truth through not-so-fictional fiction stories. This and much, much more in this episode of the Banned Books podcast. SHOW NOTES:  Wardrobes and Rings: Through Lenten Lands with the Inklings https://amzn.to/4bE3yTS  Malcolm Guite https://malcolmguite.com Easter Message 2026 https://www.custodia.org/en/news/easter-message-2026-the-patriarchs-and-heads-of-the-churches-in-jerusalem/ The Silmarillion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silmarillion The Imagination Bodies Forth - a talk by Malcolm Guite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8IpDVn5xEk Malcolm Guite YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXat06LvIYIyE2SpV_IuVjA/featured   More from 1517: Support 1517 Podcast Network: https://www.1517.org/donate-podcasts 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today https://youtu.be/oqTGOUe7YG0?si=ZAdFLVhZYmSNgzsp  Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419961-being-family  A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco https://shop.1517.org/collections/coming-soon/products/9781964419879-a-reasoned-defense-of-the-faith Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419381-stretched  The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419121-the-essential-nestingen  Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419299-philip-melanchthons-commentary-on-ecclesiastes    More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley  Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   CONTACT and FOLLOW: Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooksPod/  Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313  Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba  Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books    MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors Warrior Priest Gym & Podcast https://thewarriorpriestpodcast.wordpress.com   St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511  Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis http://youtube.com/stjohnrandomlake  Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Nostr https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqszfrg80ctjdr0wy5arrseu6h9g36kqx8fanr6a6zee0n8txa7xytc627hlq   Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee   Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media  

Is there genetic evidence for the long lifespans of the Patriarchs in the Book of Genesis? How would someone like Noah living for multiple centuries impact the human genome from the time after the Flood up to today? Timothy Mahoney and CMI's Dr. Rob Carter take a DNA deep dive in this exciting new series!                     Want more from Dr. Carter? Check out his Ancient DNA video, available through Creation Ministries International:                     https://usstore.creation.com/product/2307-ancient-dna?q=/module/cmi_redirect/redirect                     ➡️ HELP US FUND THE NEXT FILM!

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Jeffrey M. Bradshaw discusses two new commentaries on the life and ministry of Abraham, Sarah, and their families. The first of these books is part of his commentary series on Genesis, In God's Image and Likeness, written with co-authors (and Conversations with Interpreter guests) Matthew Bowen and John Thompson. The second book is a shorter version called Look unto Abraham and Sarah. In this episode, Dr. Bradshaw explores the advantage of a commentary format for Latter-day Saints, pointing ways in which this format can help us become richer readers of the scriptures. He also discusses how the Abrahamic Covenant impacts women and men in our desires to become more like God and to follow the covenant example of not only Patriarchs like Abraham, but also Matriarchs like Sarah and Hagar. The post Conversations with Interpreter: Jeff Bradshaw and Two New Books on Abraham and Sarah first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Norbertine priest, Father Sebastian Walshe joins Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide The prefigurement of St. Joseph in the Old Testament (0:40) Joseph the Patriarch and other types of St. Joseph in the Old Testament (5:16) How to make decisions with St. Joseph. Discernment (15:30) What can we learn about patriarchy from St. Joseph (19:28) When men seem irrelevant or unnecessary – what St. Joseph shows us (24:24) St. Joseph as a representation of God the Father (29:38) Assumption of St. Joseph into heaven (31:01) Terror of demons, sleeping Saint Joseph, and the humility of sleep (40:20) Resources mentioned: St. Michael’s Abbey https://www.stmichaelsabbey.com/ Saint Joseph: The Man Closest to Christ https://bit.ly/4rAZecz ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII ON DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15081889_quamquam-pluries.html Litany of Saint Joseph Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father in heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us. Illustrious son of David, pray for us. Light of Patriarchs, pray for us. Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us. Guardian of the Redeemer, pray for us. Pure Guardian of the Virgin, pray for us. Provider for the Son of God, pray for us. Zealous defender of Christ, pray for us. Servant of Christ, pray for us. Minister of salvation, pray for us. Head of the Holy Family, pray for us. Joseph, most just, pray for us. Joseph, most chaste, pray for us. Joseph, most prudent, pray for us. Joseph, most brave, pray for us. Joseph, most obedient, pray for us. Joseph, most loyal, pray for us. Mirror of patience, pray for us. Lover of poverty, pray for us. Model for workers, pray for us. Glory of family life, pray for us. Guardian of virgins, pray for us. Cornerstone of families, pray for us. Support in difficulties, pray for us. Comfort of the sorrowing, pray for us. Hope of the sick, pray for us. Patron of exiles, pray for us. Patron of the afflicted, pray for us. Patron of the poor, pray for us. Patron of the dying, pray for us. Terror of demons, pray for us. Protector of the Holy Church, pray for us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. He made him master of his house, and ruler of all his possessions. Let us pray. O God, who in your inexpressible providence were pleased to choose Saint Joseph as spouse of your most holy Mother, grant, we pray, that we, who revere him as our protector on earth, may be worthy of his heavenly intercession. Who live and reign for ever and ever. R. Amen.

Lord, have mercy.  Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.  Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.  Lord, have mercy.  Christ, hear us.  Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.  Christ, graciously hear us.  God the Father in heaven,  have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world,  have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit,  have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, one God,  have mercy on us.  Holy Mary,  pray for us.Saint Joseph,  pray for us.Illustrious son of David,  pray for us.Light of Patriarchs,  pray for us.Spouse of the Mother of God,  pray for us.Guardian of the Redeemer,  pray for us.Pure Guardian of the Virgin,  pray for us.Provider for the Son of God,  pray for us.Zealous defender of Christ,  pray for us.Servant of Christ,  pray for us.Minister of salvation,  pray for us.Head of the Holy Family,  pray for us.Joseph, most just,  pray for us.Joseph, most chaste,  pray for us.Joseph, most prudent,  pray for us.Joseph, most brave,  pray for us.Joseph, most obedient,  pray for us.Joseph, most loyal,  pray for us.Mirror of patience,  pray for us.Lover of poverty,  pray for us.Model for workers,  pray for us.Glory of family life,  pray for us.Guardian of virgins,  pray for us.Cornerstone of families,  pray for us.Support in difficulties,  pray for us.Comfort of the sorrowing,  pray for us.Hope of the sick,  pray for us.Patron of exiles,  pray for us.Patron of the afflicted,  pray for us.Patron of the poor,  pray for us.Patron of the dying,  pray for us.Terror of demons,  pray for us.Protector of the Holy Church,  pray for us.   Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,  spare us, O Lord.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,  hear us, O Lord.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,  have mercy on us.  He made him master of his house, | and ruler of all his possessions.Let us pray.O God, who in your inexpressible providencewere pleased to choose Saint Josephas spouse of your most holy Mother,grant, we pray,that we, who revere him as our protector on earth,may be worthy of his heavenly intercession.Who live and reign for ever and ever.R. Amen.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

For 1,900 years the Jews wandered Europe as refugees, outcasts, and rebels. They hated the Christians that claimed their Messiah, their Patriarchs, and their promises. They slaughtered Christians and burned Christian Churches when the Persians captured Jerusalem in 614. They kidnapped and murdered the children of Christian parents for passover rituals. They charged exorbitant interest and traded debt, often getting them kicked out by the Christian monarchs.Across the centuries the Jewish people survived, but rarely thrived. Expulsions from England, France, and Spain, recurring pogroms in Eastern Europe, and the slow suffocation of life inside ghettos hardened a scattered people into a nation without a state. By the late nineteenth century, with the old order of empires breaking apart and nationalism sweeping Europe many Jews concluded that survival in exile would always be precarious. The modern Zionist movement emerged from this realization: if every nation sought a homeland, the Jews would need one as well. Waves of immigration began to return Jews to the supposed land of their fathers, and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after the First World War created the first political opening in centuries. What had once been a memory in scripture and prayer was slowly becoming a geopolitical project.Among some Orthodox Jews, this return to the land awakened an older and far more radical hope: that the restoration of Israel was not merely political, but preparatory. If the people had returned and Jerusalem was again under Jewish control, then the ancient center of worship—the Temple itself—might one day rise again on the mount where it had stood for nearly a thousand years.Religious Judaism needs a temple. For two thousand years there have been no high priests to offer sacrifices, no altar for the Day of Atonement, no priestly system capable of carrying out the commands of the Torah as they were once practiced. For many religious Jews the absence of the Temple is not merely symbolic; it is an unfinished chapter of history waiting to be restored. Yet the question does not stop in Jerusalem. In modern politics, the loudest and most consistent supporters of Israel have often been American evangelicals, many of whom also see prophetic meaning in the rebuilding of the Temple. If a serious movement to build a Third Temple were to emerge, would those same Christians support it—and perhaps more importantly, should they?SPONSORS:iTrustCapital - Want to diversify your retirement beyond stocks and bonds? iTrustCapital lets you buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, and silver inside a tax-advantaged account.Sign up and fund a new account to receive a $100 funding bonus:https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/nxrstudiosPaleovalley – If you're trying to eat clean but still need something convenient, these 100% grass-fed beef sticks are a solid option. High-protein, gut-friendly, and made without the junk found in most processed snacks.Grab 15% off their Grass-Fed Beef Sticks here: https://paleovalley.com/offers/grass-fed-beef-sticks-promo/pvpartners?oid=28&affid=4000&source_id=beefNicNac - Premium nicotine lozenges made in USA - Use code JOEL20! for 20% off at https://www.nicnac.com/discount/joel20!/*SUPPORT THE SHOW*Content That Conquers. Sign Up At: https://members.nxrstudios.comPurchase The Hyphenated Heresy: Judeo-Christianity on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDJ7MBHL

Time and again, older generations can get cynical about younger generations … particularly when they lose sight of God's promises. But when a generation knows God's promises for those that are to come? A renewed faith in God's promises brings fresh faith in God's work for future generations! We'll take a fresh look at the forward-looking faith of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph this Sunday in Hebrews 11:17-22 – and we can't wait to see you!

Is your family tree a bit... messy? If you feel like your life is full of sibling rivalry, deception, or "unanswered" prayers, you are in good company. From the tents of Isaac and Rebekah to the wrestling match at Peniel, the story of Jacob proves that God doesn't call perfect people—He transforms people who are willing to hold on until they receive a blessing. Summary: In this massive study of Genesis 24–36, we follow the Covenant through three generations of trials, travels, and transformations. We look past the "Sunday School" versions of these stories to see the grit and grace required to stay on the Covenant Path. Finding Rebekah: We analyze the decisiveness of Rebekah in Genesis 24—a woman who was willing to leave everything she knew for a promise she hadn't seen yet. The Birthright Conflict: We dive into the controversial "deception" of Isaac. Was it a trick, or was Rebekah ensuring God's will was done? We explore the heavy price of prioritizing the temporal over the eternal. Jacob's Ladder: We break down the symbolism of the "stairway to heaven" at Bethel and how Jacob turned a cold stone pillow into a temple-like encounter with the Divine. Leah and Rachel: We discuss the years of labor and the "comparative" heartbreak of Leah and Rachel, seeing how God remembers those who feel unloved. Wrestling with God: We finish with the most pivotal moment in Jacob's life—his night-long wrestle. We learn that "Israel" means "Let God Prevail" and discover how we can also prevail through our trials. Call-to-Action: Jacob had to return to "Bethel" to find his way again. Where is your "Bethel"? Where do you go when you need to remember your covenants? Let's discuss in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" while you wrestle with your own challenges, please like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:44 A Last Look at Lot 5:12 Salting the Earth 7:25 Creating Covenant Couples 12:38 Honoring Agency in Marriage 18:50 Holding the High Ground 22:41 Seeking a Covenant Companion 32:14 Remarkable Rebekah 45:17 Entwining Family Trees 52:42 The Right Place at the Right Time 58:01 Giving a Faithful Narraive 1:04:19 Speaking Kindly & Truly 1:09:03 Failed Hopes or False Conclusions 1:15:05 Urgency & Decisiveness 1:23:27 The Passing of Parents 1:28:50 Barrenness and Birth 1:38:01 Personalities of Esau & Jacob 1:46:52 Degrees of (Social) Glory 1:52:41 The Mess of Pottage 2:01:42 Renewing the Covenant 2:07:41 Isaac & Abimelech 2:25:05 "Stealing" the Blessing 2:41:07 Judging Jacob 2:46:10 Esau's Remorse 2:58:30 Covenant Continuation 3:08:00 Sharing Spiritual Experiences 3:12:48 Covenant Marriage 3:26:33 The Vertical Straight and Narrow 3:34:06 Renewing the Abrahamic Covenant 3:36:41 God with Us 3:50:44 Wells of Living Water 3:53:58 Meeting Rachel 4:02:54 Rachel & Leah 4:10:07 Jacob's and Rachel's Love 4:16:17 Leah or Rachel 4:23:09 Compensatory Blessings 4:27:49 All in a Name 4:33:30 Familial Arms Race 4:50:15 Remembered by God 4:56:16 Jacob's Flocks 5:04:21 Tangible Supports to Intangible Faith 5:09:58 Parting Ways 5:26:16 Letting them Leave 5:50:38 Returning to the Promised Land 5:59:59 Wrestling the Angel 6:11:29 The Prodigal Son 6:18:56 Reunion with our Elder Broher 6:30:38 The Rape of Dinah 6:38:35 Misusing the Covenant 6:49:52 Back to Bethel

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) Those searching for an eternal companion can learn valuable lessons from the story of Isaac and Rebekah.(04:18) “He shall send his angel before thee to help” in Genesis 24.20.(06:47) A caution: The Lord may have not chosen one particular person to be your spouse.(09:16) The servant's test of how to choose an eternal companion. If you are looking for a 3-3 marriage, be a 3!(23:05) Four ways to read the text, with three important lenses. The temple symbolism of Rebekah at the well.(30:17) Abraham marries Keturah after the death of Sarah.(33:15) The sons of Ishmael and their “castles” in Genesis 25.12-18.(34:50) Abraham died and was gathered to his people. These verses echo eternal truths regarding the reunification of families in the Spirit World after death.(38:38) Rebekah and Isaac have twins named Jacob and Esau. These men represent two nations.(45:51) Esau is the progenitor of the Edomites.(49:20) Esau sells the birthright in Genesis 25.29-34. Esau's tears remind us to not despise the blessings within our reach.(57:46) The people of the covenant always seek sacred places to commune with God.(1:03:13) The literal reading (peshat) of Genesis 27.1-40 with 4 points of emphasis from the Institute Manual.(1:10:27) Patterns, types, and figures may provide deeper meaning to Genesis 27. Reading this text with an allegorical (remez) and sacred temple approach (sod).(1:21:36) The three fold structure of the creation and the three Patriarchs may increase our understanding of temple symbolism and show us Rebekah's essential purpose in this story.(1:31:10) We can accept the responsibility of the Abrahamic Covenant by sharing the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jacob's story emphasizes the importance of keeping the covenant in the family first.(1:36:46) The geopolitical situation between Judah and Israel may have influenced the text.(1:38:29) The Book of Mormon teaches that when we treat family like the enemy, we open the door to the real enemy.(1:39:42) “Jacob's Ladder” can be viewed as a heavenly vision of the Lord. Bethel as a representation of modern-day temples.(1:47:56) Jacob meets Rachel at a well. The matriarchs are often associated with water.(1:50:02) Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah first since she is the older sister. He then marries Rachel, but serves 7 years for her because he loves her. The challenges of plural marriage.(1:53:47) The image of opening a mother's womb as a manifestation of heavenly power. The sanctity of life is very important to God.(1:58:30) The names of the children of Israel are puns that expose the rivalry between the sisters Rachel and Leah.(2:06:20) Faith in God includes faith in his timing, even for righteous desires. God remembered Rachel and he will remember you.(2:09:11) The Lord (or an angel) tells Jacob to leave Haran. Jacob and Laban hold a contest regarding the fertility of their flocks. Rachel hides Laban's “household gods.”(2:14:41) Jacob's reconciliation with Laban through a covenant.(2:18:38) Jacob asks God for a blessing to endure well and reconcile with Esau in Genesis 32. Jacob wrestles with a “man” or God. A comparison between Jacob's wrestle in Genesis and Enos' wrestle in the Book of Mormon.(2:25:06) Jacob's name is changed to Israel, which can mean “let God prevail.” We also receive a new name when we become followers of Christ and in other times of our lives. The symbol of the embrace. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 361 | Genesis 24-33, Come Follow Me 2026 (March 2-8) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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Bamidbar 10 is a momentous chapter. After a year at Mount Sinai, the nation embark to realize Jewish history, the promises to the Patriarchs, the fulfillment of the Exodus - they begin the march to Eretz Yisrael!

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) An overview of these chapters.(02:05) Abraham's prophetic call and the symbolism of the mighty tree with sacred associations.(13:26) “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”(14:00) Hebrew word play with laugh, rejoice, and Isaac's name. Doubts and hopes are tied together in this story.(16:36) Abraham bargains with the Lord for Sodom and Gomorrah to be saved because he knows the mercy of God.(23:25) The story of Sodom and Gomorrah also portrays God's justice.(24:34) Lot makes efforts to save his family from destruction in Genesis 19.(29:33) Lot pitching his tent toward Sodom cost him his family.(33:41) The troubling narrative of Lot's two daughters and the cave in Genesis 19.30-38.(38:22) Beauty for ashes in Isaiah 61.3. Through tragic experiences, beauty can come to pass. Your origin story is not who you are.(41:48) Genesis 20 is a triplet of the same story. This chapter introduces the Elohist's narrative, a source text most likely related to Lehi's Brass Plates text.(43:04) The long-promised day finally comes and Isaac is born. We should trust and have faith in promises that take time to be fulfilled. The Song of Sarah.(44:57) Hagar and Ishmael are cast out of Abraham's household and they wander in the wilderness. Their water runs out and God shows her a well of water. God helps us, but also wants us to do all we can.(55:22) Complexities, gaps, and anachronisms in Genesis 21. A covenant, a sacred well, and a tree at Beer-sheba are illustrations of temple imagery, connecting the Patriarchs to figures of the temple and visionary experiences.(58:41) The burial of Sarah in Genesis 23. Different ways to read Abraham's “mourning” and “weeping” for Sarah.(1:03:00) The Lord asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac upon Mount Moriah, the foundation stone, Jerusalem's most sacred ground.(1:06:47) We are here to be tested. We will have trials of faith equal to Abraham's.(1:11:05) Isaac is an excellent type of Jesus Christ. Elder Melvin J. Ballard shares his feelings regarding Heavenly Father sacrificing his Son. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 360 | Genesis 18-23, Come Follow Me 2026 (February 23-March 1) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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Episode 580 When: Sunday, February 8, 8:00PM ETFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Beis Shevat How did this day impact the Rebbe and what do we learn from that? What is the significance of this day for each one of us? Can you share a short biography and some stories about the Rebbetzin?  What practical actions should we be doing in honor of this day? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week's Torah parsha? Why weren't all Torah laws given at the same time? Why do rational laws (mishpatim) have to be built upon the foundation of Sinai, Anochi Hashem Elokecho? Why was the Torah given on Mt. Sinai and not on Mt. Moriah, the Temple Mount? Since the Patriarchs studied and kept the entire Torah, what was unique about Matan Torah? What is the significance of naaseh v'nishma? And what is the logic of committing to something before hearing what you are committing to? Is there a connection between the ten commandments (aseres hadibros) and the ten utterances (asorah maamoros) with which the world was created? Why was Yisro's acknowledgment necessary before the giving of the Torah? Why did Yisro have seven names? Why did the altar have a ramp and not steps? Can we “compel” G-d to learn Torah? How can we explain the paradox that Hashem is both infinitely inaccessible and infinitely accessible?  What's the difference between Shechina and Atzmus? Why did the Rebbe institute the daily learning of Rambam? What is the history behind it? How can I stop my husband from watching the Super Bowl? Should we root for any team? 

Congratulations on completing the Patriarchs period! Today, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to explore the world of Egypt and Exodus. They discuss the common problems we encounter in this period and how to discover the true purpose of God's law. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we wrap up our journey through the Patriarchs as Fr. Mike finishes the book of Genesis and the book of Job. Fr. Mike particularly draws our attention to God's beautiful yet mysterious response to Job's questions. Today's readings are Genesis 49-50, Job 41-42, and Psalm 17. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) The book of the generations of Adam. Another way to view the long lives of the early Patriarchs. The Sumerian King List may help give context to their ages.(11:38) A brief overview of Enoch literature. The name Mahijah in Moses 6.40 was also found on second century fragments discovered at Qumran in 1948.(19:13) Scriptures are a book of remembrance.(21:15) Seers see things we cannot see.(31:54) The call narrative. Enoch's prophetic call is consistent with elements of the narrative call pattern.(34:44) The Plan of Salvation as taught by Adam and Enoch is the same message the Savior taught. The Atoning Messiah is central to the plan, but was removed from the Old Testament.(49:26) Another way of understanding “children conceived in sin” in Moses 6.55. This text can be connected to the Fallen Angels or the Watchers in 1 Enoch.(54:50) Children of Christ versus Children of Satan as portrayed in Alma 5 and its connection to Moses 6.55.(56:19) “Man of Holiness” in Moses 6.57 can be describing God as a man of the temple or the husband of the divine woman.(58:55) An invitation to find Jesus everywhere. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 356 | Genesis 5; Moses 6, Come Follow Me 2026 (January 26-February 1) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

Patrick shares how being a grandfather to 32 (and counting) shapes his understanding of the important bond between grandparents and grandchildren, weaving in personal traditions, childhood memories, and practical snack secrets involving Slim Jims and fruit snacks. He responds to callers’ stories about discipline, letting adult children develop their own parenting methods, and the surprises that come with family caregiving, while addressing everything from Mass translations to keeping faith traditions alive. Laughter, honesty, even a few debates spark throughout, as Patrick moves between heartfelt advice and the everyday realities of grandparent life. Children who have strong, consistent relationships with their grandparents often experience better emotional wellbeing (01:01) Mary - Have you ever had to correct your grandkids? For example, if they are going to hit another kid. (17:25) Steve – We, as Grandparents, cut down a Christmas tree every year and make walking sticks out of the trunk and use it for the Walk to Mary. (22:47) Cindy – It gets complicated when the grandparent is raising a grandchild. (25:25) Kathy - Why did the name of Churches in my area change? (27:43) Jessica (email) - How do you handle fights between grandchildren? (35:22) Timothy - Before a priest became a priest, is it okay if he had a girlfriend or is that a mortal sin? (36:56) Bill - Why did the Patriarchs of the Church in Jerusalem issue that statement about Christian Zionists? (42:01) Robert - You were talking about Latin translations into English. I translate the Spanish into English. (46:35)

He was born Michael Tivolis in 1470. In his early youth he traveled to Italy, where many scholars had fled to preserve Hellenic culture despite the fall of Constantinople. After completing his studies in Florence, he went to the Holy Mountain in 1507 and entered Vatopedi Monastery, where he received the name of Maximos. Ten years later he was sent to Russia in answer to a request of Grand Prince Basil Ivanovich, who sought someone to translate works of the Holy Fathers on the Psalter, as well as other Church books, into Slavonic. Maximos completed this work with such success that he was made to stay in Russia to correct the existing translations (from Greek to Slavonic) of the Scriptures and liturgical books, and to preach. His work aroused the jealousy of some native monks, and Maximos was falsely accused of plotting against the Prince. In 1525 he was condemned as a heretic by a church court and banished to the Monastery of Volokolamsk, where he lived as a prisoner, not only suffering cold and extreme physical privation but being denied Holy Communion and the use of books.   One day an angel appeared to him and said 'Have patience: You will be delivered from eternal torment by sufferings here below.' In thanks for this divine comfort, St Maximus wrote a canon to the Holy Spirit on the walls of his cell in charcoal, since he was denied the use of paper and pen. (This canon is sung on Pentecost Monday in some Russian and Serbian Monasteries). Six years later he was tried again and condemned to indefinite imprisonment in chains at a monastery in Tver. Happily, the Bishop of Tver supported him, and he was able to continue his theological work and carry on a large correspondence despite his confinement. He endured these grim conditions for twenty years. Toward the end of his life, he was finally freed by the Tsar in response to pleas on his behalf by the Patriarchs of Constantinople and Alexandria and the intervention of pious Russian nobles. He was received with honor in Moscow, and allowed to carry on his theological work at the Lavra. The Tsar Ivan IV came to honor him highly, partly because the Saint had foretold the death of the Tsar's son. When the Tsar called a Church Council to fight the doctrines of some who had brought the Calvinist heresy into Russia, he asked St Maximos to attend. Too old and weak to travel, the Saint sent a brilliant refutation of the heresy to the Council; this was his last written work. He reposed in peace in 1556, aged eighty-six. Not long after his death, he was glorified by the Church in Greece as a Holy Confessor and 'Enlightener of Russia.' In 1988 (!) he was added to the calendar of Saints by the Moscow Patriarchate.

This holy defender of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church labored in the final days of the Byzantine Empire, when, pressed on all sides by the Turks, the Emperor in desperation sought union with (or rather submission to) the Papacy in hopes of obtaining aid from the West. It was St Mark who stood almost alone to prevent such a disaster to the Faith.   He was born in Constantinople in 1392 to devout parents. He received a thorough education and seemed destined for a secular career, but at the age of twenty- six he abandoned all worldly claims and became a monk in a small monastery in Nicomedia. Soon the Turkish threat forced him to return to Constantinople, where, continuing in the monastic life, he wrote a number of treatises on prayer and the dogmas of the Church. In time he was ordained priest, then, at the insistence of the Emperor John VIII Paleologos was made Metropolitan of Ephesus. The Emperor also prevailed on him to join the delegation which traveled to the Council of Florence to consider the reunion of the Orthodox Church and the churches under the Papacy. (Saint Mark went as exarch of the Patriarchs of Jerusalem, Antioch and Alexandria, who were unable to attend.)   The Greek delegation included the Emperor and the Patriarch of Constantinople. All, including Metropolitan Mark, began with great hopes that a true union in faith might result from the Council, but as the sessions proceeded, it soon became clear that Pope Eugenius and his theologians were interested only in securing submission of the Eastern Church to the Papacy and its theology. The Metropolitan spoke forcefully against various Latin dogmas such as the filioque and Purgatory, but the Greek delegation, desperate for western aid, bowed to expediency and agreed to sign a document of Union which would have denied the Orthodox Faith itself. Saint Mark was the only member of the delegation who refused to sign. When the Pope heard of this, he said "The bishop of Ephesus has not signed, so we have achieved nothing!"   When the delegation returned to Constantinople, the signers of the false Union were received with universal condemnation by the people, while Metropolitan Mark was hailed as a hero. The churches headed by Unionists were soon almost empty, while the people flocked to the churches headed by those loyal to Orthodoxy. Saint Mark left the City to avoid concelebrating with the Unionist Patriarch. He was exiled by the Emperor to Lemnos, but was freed in 1442. He continued to oppose the Union until his repose in 1444. In 1452 the Union was officially proclaimed in Constantinople, but the hoped-for Western aid was not forthcoming, and the City fell to the Turks in 1453.

Saint Athanasius, pillar of Orthodoxy and Father of the Church, was born in Alexandria in 275, to pious Christian parents. Even as a child, his piety and devotion to the Faith were so notable that Alexander, the Patriarch of the city, took Athanasius under his protection. As a student, he acquired a thorough education, but was more interested in the things of God than in secular learning, and withdrew for a time into the desert to sit at the feet of Saint Anthony (January 17), whose disciple he became and whose biography he later wrote. On returning to Alexandria, he was ordained to the diaconate and began his public labors for the Church. He wrote his treatise On the Incarnation, when he was only twenty. (It contains a phrase, still often quoted today, that express in a few words some of the depths of the Mystery of the Incarnation: God became man that man might become god.)   Just at this time Arius, a priest in Alexandria, was promoting his enticing view that the Son and Word of God is not of one essence with the Father, but a divine creation of the Father. This view, which (as Athanasius realized) strikes at the very possibility of mankind's salvation, gained wide acceptance and seemed for a time to threaten the Christian Faith itself. In 325, the Emperor Constantine the Great convoked a Council of the Church at Nicaea to settle the turmoil that the Arian teaching had spread through the Church. Athanasius attended the Council, and defended the Orthodox view so powerfully that he won the admiration of the Orthodox and the undying enmity of the Arians. From that time forth his life was founded on the defense of the true consubstantiality (homoousia) of the Son with the Father.   In 326, not long before his death, Patriarch Alexander appointed Athanasius to be his successor, and Athanasius was duly elevated to the patriarchal throne. He was active in his pastoral role, traveling throughout Egypt, visiting churches and monasteries, and working tirelessly not only to put down the Arian heresy, but to resolve various schisms and moral declines that affected his territory.   Though the Arian heresy had apparently been condemned once and for all at Nicea, Arius had many powerful allies throughout the Empire, even in the Imperial court, and Athanasius was soon subjected to many kinds of persecution, some local, some coming from the Imperial throne itself. Though he was Patriarch of Alexandria for more than forty years, a large amount of that time was spent in hiding from powerful enemies who threatened him with imprisonment or death. Twice he fled to Rome for protection by the Pope, who in the early centuries of the Church was a consistent champion of Orthodoxy against its various enemies. From his various hiding places, Athanasius issued tracts, treatises and epistles which helped to rally the faithful throughout Christendom to the Orthodox cause.   In 366, the Emperor Valens, fearing a revolt of the Egyptians on behalf of their beloved Archbishop, officially restored Athanasius to favor, and he was able to spend the last seven years of his life in peace. Of his forty-seven years as Patriarch, about seventeen were spent in hiding or exile. He reposed in peace in 373, having given his entire adult life, at great suffering, to the defense of the Faith of Christ. With St Athanasius, the Church commemorates St Cyril (Kyrillos), also Archbishop of Alexandria (412-44). His lot was to defend the Faith against the heretic Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople, who denied that Christ in his Incarnation truly united the divine with the human nature. Cyril attempted in private correspondence to restore Nestorius to the Christian faith, and when this failed he, along with Pope Celestine of Rome, led the defense of Orthodoxy against Nestorius' teaching. Saint Cyril presided at the Third Ecumenical Council in 431, at which the Nestorian error was officially overthrown. After guiding his flock for thirty-two years, he reposed in 444.

Congratulations, you've completed the Early World period! As we journey into the Patriarchs period, Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to set the scene. They discuss the themes of Genesis 12-50, how it differs from the first 11 chapters of Genesis, and how it slowly reveals God's plan to redeem mankind. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.