Podcasts about Pleading

This is a podcast from our Sunday morning service at Abundant Life Family Church in Dodge City, Kansas. Join us to listen to Dr. Jim Ames, Pastor and founder of Abundant Life Family Church.

This conversation I have with Beatty Carmichael is one I've been thinking about since we recorded it. Beatty has spent decades learning to trust God at His word through financial near-disasters and real-world healings, and what he shares here is deeply biblical... and quietly life-changing.Beatty Carmichael is a businessman, author, and healing practitioner and the author of The Prayer of Freedom.Expect to explore what it actually means to take God at His word in financial crisis, how Beatty tripled his giving while broke and why the math still worked, what scripture says about the connection between unconfessed sin and physical sickness, the heavenly courtroom framework and why pleading the blood of Jesus isn't just metaphor, and how anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction can disappear through confession and repentance.Chapters00:00 Tripling His Giving While Broke: The Story That Started It All06:37 The $25 Test: What Happened When Beatty Gave 45% of His Income11:38 Naaman's Story and Why Faith Is Just Obedience19:14 "If You Believed I Would, How Would You Be Acting?"25:30 Learning to Hear God's Voice and Why Beatty Stopped Trusting Men to Interpret Scripture32:00 How Sin Creates a Legal Opening for the Enemy40:00 The Heavenly Courtroom Vision and Pleading the Blood of Jesus58:32 The Biblical Pattern: Sin, Sickness, and Confession01:06:12 Anxiety Gone in Four Minutes: A Real Story from the Prayer Line01:12:03 Catherine's Story: Heroin, Migraines, and Anxiety — All GoneIf something in this conversation stirred something in you, I hope you'll sit with it... and maybe even bring one part of it to God and ask Him what He wants you to do with it.

This is a podcast from our Sunday morning service at Abundant Life Family Church in Dodge City, Kansas. Join us to listen to Dr. Jim Ames, Pastor and founder of Abundant Life Family Church.

The decision whether to enter into a plea agreement with the government/state is the most important choice a client will make.  But too many clients enter into bad pleas - ones that promise little and give up a lot.   A client shouldn't have to settle for a plea that lacks real bite. Therefore, in Part II of our plea agreements bonanza, we go through, point by point, the elements of what makes a good plea. IN THIS EPISODE: Knowing the hallmarks of a "good" plea agreement; Knowing the long-term implications of rights you will be required to waive; The crucial difference between plea "stipulations" and plea "recommendations" Making sure your plea does not tie your hands on facts, arguments or mitigation you can present at sentencing; Bargaining for conditional appeal provisions; Bargaining away mandatory minimums; Pleading to an offense that substantially reduces potential statutory maximum; Keeping the door open for compassionate release and new challenges based on future changes to the guidelines or law ; The Hunter case, pending in the Supreme Court, that may make appeal waivers unconstitutional; And, now for something completely different, a recommendation for a powerful documentary ("Predators").  Here is a link to the trailer for the documentary, "Predators".  This film takes a fresh look at the  "To Catch a Predator" series, and asks hard questions about Hansen's motivations and methods, and how he ruined lives ruined for ratings.  It does what criminal defense lawyers have to do every day, take a hugely reviled class of alleged offenders, and demonstrate that there is another side to the story.  

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK FORTY-FIVE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 121 Va'etchanan “and I pleaded” Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Jeremiah 13-21; Ezekiel 1-9 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Revelation 3-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:15-17 “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17The world and its desires are passing away, but the one who does the will of God lives forever.”

The Redeemer of Israel, Pleading with Unfaithful Israel

I. The Searching God II. The Just Reckoning III. The Final Verdict

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We continue to choose the knowledge of right and wrong, only to stand exposed before God. Pleading for forgiveness and trying to acquire it. Yet never experiencing freedom, victory, or holiness.The resurrection of Jesus ends Adam's terrible choice and reintroduces us to the Tree of Life and reconnects us to the Father.

Pleading guilty and waiving your right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial is the most important choice a client will make in any case.  But the decision to enter into a less than ideal plea agreement with the government is often influenced by fear, intimidation and false information.  So, it's time to give greater consideration to a third option – pleading "straight up" with no written agreement with the government.  Why would one ever consider doing such a thing?  Listen and find out! This is a two-part episode, as there is a lot of ground to cover.  Part One lays the foundation, and gives great stats.  Part Two, dropping soon, arms clients with the information they need to ask the right questions and to work with counsel to make the best choice.  IN THIS EPISODE: Tequila talk (I promise this week it's totally relevant to the topic at hand!); Current events:  the latest on the fight to disqualify the US attorney in New Jersey; Current events:  predictions on who will be the new AG; DOJ's proposed rule to shut down state bar ethics investigation of DOJ lawyers; What does it mean to plead guilty "open" or "straight up"; The (sometimes) myth of the "trial penalty"; Statistics about pleas vs. trial. ALSO:  MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!!!  Comment Today (4/6) and tell the DOJ lawyers they are NOT above the law or rules of ethics: CLICK ON THIS LINK TO COMMENT!!!!  

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Months ago, both sides of the Gilgo Beach case said no plea deal. The LISK defense attorney said they were preparing for trial. The DA said the same. So what happened between then and now that made the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer reportedly decide to admit to murdering seven women?I walk through the legal collapse of the LISK defense — two failed DNA challenges, a denied severance motion, a 723-page prosecution evidence inventory, and computer files described as a murder checklist. Every strategy the Gilgo Beach defense tried, a judge shut down. The walls didn't just close in. They locked.But here's the part most people following the Gilgo Beach case aren't talking about. The sentence is the same whether he pleads or goes to trial. Life without parole either way. So the plea isn't about the outcome. It's about what a Gilgo Beach trial would have put him and his family through — months of LISK evidence read into the record, search history dissected publicly, his daughter already on record saying she believes he's "most likely" responsible. A plea compresses all of it. For the man prosecutors allege was the Long Island Serial Killer — a man who allegedly organized everything in his life around control — this is the last controlled decision he gets to make.I also dig into the health questions, the Dykes arrest that fractured the Gilgo Beach single-killer narrative, and what this means for the families who've been waiting since the first remains turned up along Ocean Parkway — some since 1993.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#GilgoBeach #GilgoBeachKiller #LISK #RexHeuermann #GuiltyPlea #HiddenKillers #LongIslandSerialKiller #TrueCrime #GilgoFour #OceanParkway

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We continue to choose the knowledge of right and wrong, only to stand exposed before God. Pleading for forgiveness and trying to acquire it. Yet never experiencing freedom, victory, or holiness. The resurrection of Jesus ends Adam's terrible choice and reintroduces us to the Tree of Life and reconnects us to the Father.

We continue to choose the knowledge of right and wrong, only to stand exposed before God. Pleading for forgiveness and trying to acquire it. Yet never experiencing freedom, victory, or holiness. The resurrection of Jesus ends Adam's terrible choice and reintroduces us to the Tree of Life and reconnects us to the Father.

Today's message focused on the profound spiritual and practical power of the blood of Jesus, described as "Calvary's Benefit Package." Using the imagery of a high-level corporate benefits plan, the speaker emphasized that through Christ's sacrifice, believers have access to total forgiveness, physical healing, and divine protection that far exceeds any earthly security. The sermon journeyed from the historical "passover" in Egypt to the eternal "mercy seat" in heaven, reminding the congregation that the enemy cannot cross the "bloodline" drawn over their lives. It was a call to move away from self-reliance and "good works" and instead place full confidence in the incorruptible, redeeming power of the Lamb of God. Key Takeaways  * The Incorruptible Ransom: Unlike gold or silver which perish, the blood of Jesus is the only eternal currency capable of redeeming a soul.  * The Bloodline of Protection: Drawing from the story of the Passover, the speaker explained that God does not check our history or motives for safety; He checks for the "blood on the doorpost" of our lives.  * Pleading the Blood: This is a judicial act—appealing to a higher law (the New Covenant) to silence the accusations of the enemy and claim protection over families, health, and homes.  * Access and Boldness: Because Jesus entered the heavenly tabernacle with His own blood, believers now have direct, unhindered access to the presence of God.  * Victory from a Higher Position: Christians do not fight for victory, but from the victory already won at Calvary. Scriptures Used  * Psalm 103:2–5: "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases..."  * Revelation 5:9: "Worthy is the Lamb, for you were slain and have redeemed us to God by your blood..."  * 1 Peter 1:18–19: "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed... but with the precious blood of Christ."  * Hebrews 9:22: "...without the shedding of blood there is no remission [of sin]."  * Leviticus 17:11: "For the life of the flesh is in the blood."  * Exodus 12:13: "And when I see the blood, I will pass over you."  * Psalm 105:37: "He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes."  * 1 Corinthians 5:7: "...For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us."  * Ephesians 1:7: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins..."  * Hebrews 12:24: "...to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel."  * Revelation 12:11: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony."  * Isaiah 59:19: "When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." Would you like me to create a digital "Connect Card" or a prayer request template based on this message for you to share? "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland. "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

This conversation explores what parental alienation actually feels like for the parents and grandparents living through it. Lawrence Joss brings together several parents who share their lived experiences, the urgency, grief, and emotional chaos that often accompany the early years of alienation.Together, they reflect on how their understanding evolved over time. What once felt like a crisis to fix quickly slowly became a longer journey of patience, self-awareness, and support. Through honest stories and hard-earned perspective, the panel discusses how community, emotional regulation, and learning the “long view” can change the way parents navigate alienation and keep the door open for future reconnection.Key TakeawaysPatience allows children space to heal and processUrgency often leads to poor decision-making.The emotional impact of alienation can feel overwhelmingCommunity support is crucial for healing.Understanding the long view helps in managing expectations.Parents often feel like they are drowning emotionally.Pleading one's case can push children further away.The journey of reconnecting is often bumpy and unpredictable.Vulnerability builds trust during the reconnection processCalming the nervous system prevents reactive, harmful mistakesThe healing that went on just by being present in the same space was significant.Accept small gestures without demanding more contact.Patience is where the magic happens in relationships.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Parental Alienation05:05 - Personal Stories of Alienation10:02 - Understanding the Long View of Alienation14:46 - The Impact of Urgency on Decisions20:13 - Reflections on Emotional Responses20:42 - Navigating Parental Challenges23:09 - Building Connections with Children26:45 - The Journey of Reconnection32:35 - The Role of Patience and Safety40:50 - Transformative Conversations and HealingIf you wish to connect with Lawrence Joss or any of the PA-A community members who have appeared as guests on the podcast:  Email - familydisappeared@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lawrencejoss (All links mentioned in the podcast are available in Linktree)Please donate to support PAA programs: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SDLTX8TBSZNXSsa bottom partThis podcast is made possible by the Family Disappeared Team:Anna Johnson- Editor/Contributor/Activist/Co-hostGlaze Gonzales- Podcast ManagerConnect with Lawrence Joss:Website: https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/Email- familydisappeared@gmail.com

A group of blood cancer specialists are expressing their alarm at the unnecessary loss of kiwi lives due to treatment in New Zealand lagging behind international standards. Dozens of doctors, nurses and clinician reseachers have written an open letter to the Prime Minister pleading for improvements in blood cancer care. They say New Zealanders are dying because they cant get drugs that are funded overseas and they're also being cut out of clinicial trials. Auckland haematologist Doctor Rory Bennett signed the letter spoke to Lisa Owen.

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This RSMS crew opens with a dramatic update as a 30‑year‑old woman was arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds from a white Tesla toward Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion, with at least one bullet striking the exterior wall while the singer was inside. No injuries were reported, and LAPD confirms the case is under active investigation as authorities search for a motive. Meanwhile, Dak Prescott’s highly anticipated Italy wedding has been called off, following weeks of tension and a blowup argument during joint bachelor/bachelorette festivities in the Bahamas. Reports indicate the split stemmed from disagreements over a prenuptial agreement, despite insiders saying the proposed prenup was relatively straightforward. Prescott and fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos now plan to focus on co‑parenting their two young children. Emotions continued running high when Amy Luciani tearfully revealed that CPS removed Dwight Howard’s daughter from their home, alleging repeated police visits, drug use, and claims that Howard coached his 12‑year‑old son to lie about incidents in their household. Her emotional video, which quickly went viral, described an increasingly dangerous marriage that she says pushed her to finally speak out for the safety of the children involved. The show closes by honoring the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, as thousands gathered in Chicago for “The People’s Celebration,” drawing former presidents, global leaders, and community members who traveled from across the country to pay their respects. The memorial featured stirring speeches, gospel tributes, and moments that highlighted Jackson’s lifelong dedication to civil rights, unity, and hope. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A simple division and a thorough exposition form the bedrock of a sermon urging the saints to pray. Rising from Paul's plea to the Romans at the end of the fifteenth chapter of that letter, Spurgeon emphasises the need even of an apostle for the intercessions of the saints, highlighting the demands and dangers that he faced, and underlining the humility shown in seeking such help. The bulk of the sermon is then given over to a step-by-step exposition of the prayer requested, Spurgeon breaking down the petition phrase-by-phrase. It is a simple but effective approach, and Spurgeon's persistent pressing home of its practical lessons prevents it becoming a shallow slide across the surface of the text. The preacher addresses both the general desires and the specific details of the apostle as he asks the saints to engage with him in prayer. Then, briefly but pointedly, he turns to the blessing given in answer to the prayer, urging his hearers to seek the same mercies for the same reasons. As he closes, he brings his applications close to the congregation, reminding them that they too face demands and dangers similar to those of the apostle, and must have the same response: to go to the God of peace to obtain the help that he alone is able to give. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/pleading-for-prayer Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

A simple division and a thorough exposition form the bedrock of a sermon urging the saints to pray. Rising from Paul's plea to the Romans at the end of the fifteenth chapter of that letter, Spurgeon emphasises the need even of an apostle for the intercessions of the saints, highlighting the demands and dangers that he faced, and underlining the humility shown in seeking such help. The bulk of the sermon is then given over to a step-by-step exposition of the prayer requested, Spurgeon breaking down the petition phrase-by-phrase. It is a simple but effective approach, and Spurgeon's persistent pressing home of its practical lessons prevents it becoming a shallow slide across the surface of the text. The preacher addresses both the general desires and the specific details of the apostle as he asks the saints to engage with him in prayer. Then, briefly but pointedly, he turns to the blessing given in answer to the prayer, urging his hearers to seek the same mercies for the same reasons. As he closes, he brings his applications close to the congregation, reminding them that they too face demands and dangers similar to those of the apostle, and must have the same response: to go to the God of peace to obtain the help that he alone is able to give.

There is power in the blood of Jesus

Pleading the blood

Genesis 18:20-33Then the Lord said, ‘How great is the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah and how very grave their sin! I must go down and see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me; and if not, I will know.'So the men turned from there, and went towards Sodom, while Abraham remained standing before the Lord. Then Abraham came near and said, ‘Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will you then sweep away the place and not forgive it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?' And the Lord said, ‘If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will forgive the whole place for their sake.' Abraham answered, ‘Let me take it upon myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?' And he said, ‘I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.' Again he spoke to him, ‘Suppose forty are found there.' He answered, ‘For the sake of forty I will not do it.' Then he said, ‘Oh do not let the Lord be angry if I speak. Suppose thirty are found there.' He answered, ‘I will not do it, if I find thirty there.' He said, ‘Let me take it upon myself to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.' He answered, ‘For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it.' Then he said, ‘Oh do not let the Lord be angry if I speak just once more. Suppose ten are found there.' He answered, ‘For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.' And the Lord went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham; and Abraham returned to his place. How annoying is Abraham? What a nuisance. What a pest. What a nag. Am I right?And haven't we all been there? Begging. Pleading. Nagging. Bargaining with God for the things we want and need and long for in life?We wanted to start our first bit in this series with Abraham, because his prayer is – along with this Gospel bit from Jesus – like a primer of sorts for how we do – or could do – prayer as faithful people in the world.Because, for me, the most instructive, inspiring thing about Abraham tonight is that he embodies the things that, I believe, are marks of a faithful pray-er:First, Abraham knows – and is known by – the God to whom he prays. There's no way this is the first time he's been in conversation with his maker. In the story of Abraham, he is righteous from the get-go. [SLIDE 1] His faithful, righteousness is what set him apart in the first place – several chapters earlier – called to leave his homeland, his family, all he had ever known, and to travel – at God's direction – to be a blessing for the world. Abraham's faithful, righteous ways are the reason God chose him, to begin with, to be the father of a great nation. They had struck deals with each other before – Abraham and God. They had made covenants, held promises, counted the stars together, traveled long distances. These two – Abraham and the Divine – knew each other; they were very well-acquainted; they were intimately familiar, one with the other.Secondly, Abraham is humble. Not only has he done God's bidding in so many ways until we meet up with him tonight, in all the ways I've already described, but we get a glimpse of his humility in his praying today. For one, he declares himself nothing more than dust and ashes. (He would have gladly covered his shoulders with sackcloth for the occasion, I suspect.) And before his petitions, over and over again, he asks permission, with deference to God's power: “Let me take it upon myself to speak to the Lord…” “If you'll allow me…” “If I may…” And lastly – for my money, anyway – Abraham is as bold as he is righteous and humble. Perhaps he's bold because he is so righteous and humble. Because he has such a faithful, familiar relationship with his God and because he's so genuinely humble in the presence of his Lord, Abraham is not shy about shooting his shot; about asking for his heart's desire; about putting the screws to the God of all creation, like he does. “But what if there are 50 … what about 45 … okay 40 … okay 30, 20, 10 …” “Far be it from you, God, to do such a thing…” That takes some nerve and persistence, don't you think?So, again, when I think about the posture and perspective with which we enter into the prayers of our ancestors tonight and in the days to come – and as we wonder about the way we pray, ourselves – I think Abraham is a model worth emulating: Let's engage a faithful regular relationship – let us practice and pray often; Let us approach God with deference and humility; And then let us be bold; let us say what we mean, what we need, let us be honest and clear about what we long for – trusting that God already knows anyway.Which brings me to Jesus – and that bit from Luke's Gospel. The disciples have just asked Jesus to teach them how to pray and, after some petitions that have since been turned into the Lord's Prayer, Jesus does all of that “Ask, Search, Knock” stuff.“Ask and it will be given to you. Search and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened for you.” And that's hard because who would believe it? “Ask, search, knock?” It sounds so easy, too simple, impossible and unlikely, really, that God would bother with any of what any one of us has to say. And we can all cite examples, I'm sure, that prove Jesus wrong: times when questions didn't have answers; times when we never found what we were looking for; times when doors – not only wouldn't open – but times when doors were slammed in our face.That's why I think Jesus must have been up to something else. After all, very rarely is Jesus so certain about anything as he seems to be here. All throughout his ministry he answers questions with questions. He teaches in parables, not lectures. He leaves so much up in the air about the very nature of his identity, even, all the way up to the very end when he's about to be crucified. Yet, we read this passage about prayer and want so badly for this one to be black and white or cut and dried.But, maybe Jesus was up to something else, entirely, when he invited us to pray. And I have to believe it didn't have so much to do with any one of us getting whatever we want at any given moment. I happen to believe Jesus is trying to teach us – little children that we can be too much of the time – about what we need to live differently as people of faith in this world.I believe Jesus invites us to pray, not so that we'll get whatever it is we want or simply that we'll change the things and the stuff and the circumstances in our day to day lives. I believe Jesus invites us to pray so that we will be changed – from the inside out – when we learn to encounter the things and the stuff and the circumstances in our day-to-day lives with hearts and minds centered on God's place and power in the midst of it all.And I think that's what the gift of regular, humble, bold praying – like Abraham and practiced – still offers to us as believers.Samuel Shoemaker is a long-dead Episcopal priest, who gets credit for saying something like, “Prayer may not change things for you, but it sure changes you for things.”“Prayer may not change things for you, but it sure changes you for things.” See, the other thing you might notice about Abraham's prayer tonight – and the truth about the rest of that story – is that it his prayer didn't have anything to do with him. And God didn't answer it exactly as Abraham seemed to expect, either. That's not the moral of this story – Sodom and Gomorrah were decimated, in the end, remember.See, maybe, with all of that back and forth with God, Abraham was negotiating grace just for the sake of it. Maybe, with all of that bargaining, Abraham was testing the capacity of God's compassion. Maybe, in all of that math and number-crunching, Abraham was trying to measure the mercy of his maker. But the truth seems to be, some have said, that Abraham was doing all of that praying with hopes that God would spare the life of his nephew Lot and his family. Abraham's persistent longing wasn't for his own blessing and benefit. It was all for the protection, blessing, and benefit of someone he knew and loved – even if they had been estranged and separated, as the story goes.And if that's the power and purpose and result of our praying – if our prayer doesn't always change things for us, but changes the way we care about and consider things for others and the world around us – that's a gift and a blessing that can't be measured.“Prayer may not change things for you, but it sure changes you for things.”So let us pray. Let us ask, search, and knock. Let us be faithful, humble, and bold. Let us be selfish if we dare, but let us be prepared for God to make us selfless, just the same. Let us be greedy, if we must. But let us be open and prepared for God to turn that greed into generosity. Let us be persistent and unyielding in our requests, but don't be so sure – or surprised – if God turns that into trust and patience, in the end.I believe prayer changes things, as even the cheesiest bumper sticker suggests, no matter how or when or what we're praying for. But I believe that, when we pray like Abraham – with faith, humility, and bold expectation, on behalf of others – the first thing prayer will change – by God's grace – is us.Amen

Send a textOftentimes, the healing journey is an arduous one. We might find ourselves with more questions than answers. We might feel emotions and have thoughts that we hadn't expected. We might wonder if we want to even remain on this healing journey.Well...BE ENCOURAGED!!! God knows exactly where you are and He is right there with you.On this episode of Beaty Beyond the Ashes with Tonya B. Jones, I share a quick word of encouragement that I received right from the Word of God.I pray this helps you in the difficult moment...becasue there will be some. But you can do this!!Let's heal so that we can be all that God created us to be!Listen in each week and don't forget to SHARE, LIKE AND COMMENT!!!Connect with TonyaWebsite - https://www.tonyabjones.com Purchase Book Pearls in the Pews - https://tonyabjones.com/pearlsinthepewsbook YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@beautybeyondtheashes/videosEmail - info@tonyabjones.comFacebook - Tonya Bailey Jones https://www.facebook.com/thetonyabjonesInstagram - Blessed1_t2w https://www.instagram.com/blessed1_t2w/TikTok - Beauty Beyond the Ashes https://www.tiktok.com/@beauty_beyond_the_ashes?lang=en

Website: Freegospelassembly.comYoutube: Free Gospel Church Assembly of GodMain Texts: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 (especially verse 8, three times Paul pleaded means continually, over a period of time)Isaiah 38:4-6 (Hezekiah's experience of pleading prayer while God answers differently.)The main point illustrated in both thorny incidences is that God permits varied situation and that He promises to always answer our prayers, but He reserves the right to answer differently and in His time.God, our heavenly Father, will always respond to His children's cries: Matthew 7:7-12, “Continue to ask, seek, knock, and that He will answer us” is guaranteed but in His time and manner.Paul's “thorn in the flesh”: Satan is permitted to attack Paul, to prevent human conceit and pride. Consider Paul's extraordinary spiritual experiences and revelations (2Corinthians 12:1-7) and the danger of opening him up spiritual pride similar to those labeled by him as “super apostles” (2Corinthians 12:11-12), that were attacking him in Corinth. And while Paul didn't like it and prayed continuously (3 times) for God to lift it, God answered powerfully but differently, note verses 8 & 9.We don't know the nature of Paul's thorn, whether it was physical, spiritual, etc., it was serious enough for Paul to turn to continual pleading, and for Paul, relief came in several parts.Through a powerful prophetic word or oracle from God, whether directly or through another prophet, it is not known, but it was a powerful verse 8.It wasn't just a word or message but also a transfer of Holy Spirit power verse 9… Christ's power rests upon him to mitigate his thorny situation.This experience was so powerful that it ended in acceptance and worship verses 9 & 10.God's answer alleviated Paul in his weakened condition not only psychologically but practically, experientially; so that in the midst of his weakened state he became strong in the Lord.Hezekiah's pleading in Isaiah 38:1-6 was definitely a physical issue; it was an oracle of death delivered by Isaiah. And his pleading was intense and within a shorter amount of time.It started after an emphatic message from God through Isaiah verses 1-2.He turns to the Lord, in spite of Isaiah's word, and pleads for deliverance and healing verses 2-3.God responds in His manner and time: for Hezekiah it seems to be soon after his pleading: did God changed His mind (verses 4-6)? Also appended to God's answer to Hezekiah's answer was His merciful intervention for Jerusalem from their Assyrian oppressors (verse 6).It also ends in worship: see Hezekiah's Psalm of deliverance in Isaiah 38:9-20.In conclusion, Jesus pleaded with His father at Gethsemane and His father answered that while He would have to go to the cross, to atone for the sins of humanity, He will experience healing and victory through His Resurrection, Ascension, and Coronation as “Lord”: For all three, in their weakness, they experienced as an answer to their pleading, the strength of the Lord. They pleaded, He answered in His time and manner.AMEN

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A Northland father is pleading for a review of dog laws and a crackdown on owners after his young daughters were left terrified after witnessing a brutal attack by a pack of roaming dogs right outside their house. Last financial year the Far North District Council received 1087 reports of stray dogs and in the last two weeks it has issued about 800 infringements for unregistered dogs. But Tyrone Biddle believes more needs to done before a child is seriously injured. Biddle spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Dr. Michael Cottle continues the discussion of Noah's Ark as a temple-centered symbol of the salvation in Jesus Christ, contrasting the ark with the Tower of Babel and testifying that true safety, peace, and healing, amid profound loss, are found only in and through Jesus Christ.ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Michael Cottle2:52 Not about a boat5:50 Ascension parallels 7:45 Hidden in plain sight10:40 40 days and nights12:59 Extreme losses in this life18:07 Temple reunions with Jacob21:13 Book of Mormon parallels22:58 President Oaks on our “family-centered” church25:17 The ark and the temple save families27:57 Invitation to come to the Lord's temple34:22 How the temple changes us36:00 Stones, windows, and light39:44 Healing and consecrating suffering41:08 Deliverance and coming home45:31 Pleading for relief49:00 Seeking the blessings of the fathers52:11 Needing the same lessons54:00 Learning about the nature of God58:32 The temple can be our own ark1:05:23 End of Part 2 - Dr. Michael CottleThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Our first ever VIDEO podcast (on YouTube and Spotify)! Join the Busses for a very special 300th episode as they continue with part 3 of this powerful series to equip you to overcome. Dive into an in-depth Bible study about the power of the precious Blood of Jesus, what it means to “plead the Blood” in the Courts of Heaven, why communion is so powerful. Then discover how being filled with and anointed by the Holy Spirit not only empowers you to overcome spiritual attacks, but also helps you to heal trauma and wounding so you can grow up in the spirit as a mature son or daughter of God.EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net Chapters:00:00 The Promise of Outpouring00:56 Strategies for Defeating Your Enemy04:46 The Power of the Precious Blood10:32 Pleading the Blood of Jesus18:21 Covenants and the Blood Sacrifice24:52 The Significance of Communion28:31 The New Covenant and Forgiveness32:55 The Power of the Blood of Jesus34:09 The Role of the Holy Spirit42:01 Understanding the Holy Spirit's Guidance46:34 The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit52:35 The Anointing of the Holy SpiritRelated Links:Convention 2026: May 21-24, 2026Podcast Episode 298: “Strategies for Defeating Your Enemy” (Part 1)Podcast Episode 299: “Strategies for Defeating Your Enemy” (Part 2)The Power of the Precious Blood by Gwen Shaw (book)The Power of the Precious Blood by Gwen Shaw (PDF)Ye Shall Receive Power from on High by Gwen Shaw (book)Ye Shall Receive Power from on High by Gwen Shaw (PDF)Podcast Episode 84: “Cancer! The High Cost of Unforgiveness” with Shirley Smith Part 1Podcast Episode 85: The Power to Release Offenses. Cancer! The High Cost of Unforgiveness with Shirley Smith, Part 2 CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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Tony talks about Congressman Jason Crow calling President Donald Trump a draft dodger after capturing Nicolas Maduro. Tony also talks about Maduro pleading not guilty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys talk about the Bruno Mars hit That's What I Like. There's no argument that Gene Hernandez is an incredibly talented musician. He also goes a little off the rails in his pleading with this one.

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A teenage girl recovering from an illness begins hearing a disembodied voice begging to be let into a ruined building on the property. Her father and the family's minister investigate the ruins to uncover the source of the voice. | “The Pleading Voice” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater | #RetroRadio EP0567CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Pleading Voice” (March 10, 1977) ***WD00:46:24.386 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (late 1940s) ***WD01:14:04.441 = Sam Spade, “The Vendetta Caper” (March 30, 1951)01:43:11.328 = The Sealed Book, “The Man With The Stolen Face” (July 15, 1945) ***WD02:12:35.306 = The Shadow, “The Curse of Shiva” (December 01, 1940) ***WD02:36:15.238 = Sleep No More, “The Bet Clerks Quest” (April 03, 1947)03:05:36.141 = BBC Fresh Blood, “A Fare To Remember” (March 2006)03:18:25.761 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (July 23, 1945) ***WD03:31:23.249 = Strange Wills, “Death Is My Destiny” (November 23, 1946)04:01:13.682 = Strange, “Captain Robinson” (1955)04:14:58.876 = Suspense, “The Black Curtain” (December 02, 1943)04:43:11.724 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0567

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There is a particular trick which our Adversary loves to use both to hinder sinners and to disturb saints, and that is to paint the character of God in the darkest possible shades, to twist and pervert the Almighty and All-Merciful God's revelation of himself. In this sermon, preached from three texts, Spurgeon sets out, in the best sense, to vindicate the character of God. While still insisting upon the utter holiness of the Most High, Spurgeon nevertheless makes most clear the compassion of the Lord, and his willingness to save, and his pleadings with those who are lost in the misery of sin, and his provision for them in Christ Jesus to find life and joy and peace, through forgiveness. He emphasises God's delight in salvation, not as a mere idea, but as a sweet reality. As you can imagine, the sermon is peppered with strong reasoning and urgent pleading for sinners who may have the wrong idea of God to understand his gracious heart, as he makes himself known in the Word of God, and to come to him that they might not die, but live. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/pleading-and-encouragement Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Emmett Rensin, author of The Complications: On Going Insane in America, joins Jonah Goldberg for a candid conversation on the state of our mental health institutions, the history of the insanity defense and his own challenges navigating care while living with schizoaffective disorder. Show Notes:—Rensin's essay for The Dispatch The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—click here. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices