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After thousands of years of biblical wisdom available to us, humans are still stressing over whether there is any peace to be found in the daily struggle to survive and thrive. We overfill our lives with more than we can handle, stew over unfinished to-do lists, and quietly convince ourselves that choosing to rest is somehow irresponsible — maybe even brazen. And so the exhaustion compounds, and restoration stays just out of reach. But God's ultimate plan is restoration. And you cannot even spell that word without rest. Genesis 2 tells us that after the immeasurable work of creating everything, God Himself chose to rest on the seventh day and made that day holy. He did not have to. He is infinitely capable. But at the very beginning of His love letter to us, He modeled something essential: rest is not a reward for finishing everything. It is a sacred rhythm built into the design of life itself. Psalm 4:8 was written on an index card beside a bed during one of the hardest seasons imaginable — between jobs, in a temporary apartment, caring for a child through painful change — and whispered aloud in the dark as a declaration of trust: in peace I will lie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. That verse is an invitation to unclench our grip on every fear and worry and let God watch over what we were never designed to carry through the night. Today's Bible Verse "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety."— Psalm 4:8, NIV Ponder Today Rest is not a reward for finishing everything — it is a God-designed necessity. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy precisely because He rested on it. Rest is not laziness or irresponsibility. It is obedience to the rhythm God built into creation. You cannot spell restoration without rest. God's ultimate plan for you is restoration — of body, mind, heart, and soul. Refusing to rest is not faithfulness. It is standing in the way of what God is trying to do in you. Reclaiming rest requires shifting from striving to trusting. First Peter 5:7 invites you to cast your cares on God. Philippians 4:6-7 promises that when you present your requests to Him, He will guard your heart and mind. Rest is an act of faith, not an act of indulgence. Psalm 4:8 is a declaration you can whisper in the dark. When fear and worry make sleep feel impossible, speaking this verse aloud is not a passive act. It is a deliberate choice to place yourself under God's watchful care and release what you were never designed to hold through the night. You are loved not for your works or achievements, but because you are God's beloved child. Rest is the place where that truth settles most deeply. In stillness, without anything to prove or produce, you are simply held by the One who made you. A Prayer for You Today Dear God, help me remember that rest is an intentional gift from You. Remind me that I am not proving myself to You — rather, I am celebrating Your goodness. Show me how to ease the pressure I put on myself and make room for the restoration my heart, mind, soul, and body need. Inspire me with ideas for relaxing that let me enjoy unstructured time, naps, and sleep without guilt. I know You desire what is best for me. Help me not to stand in the way of the sweet refreshment You provide. Show me how to reclaim rest. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer gave you permission to finally put something down and rest, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to restore your soul and renew your faith every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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In this Bible Story, we learn about the rule of Amaziah. He defeats a great threat, but grows arrogant and pompous. The Lord humbles Amaziah in the battle against Israel, and dies in exile. This story is inspired by 2 Chronicles 25 & 2 Kings 14:1-22. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Chronicles 25:18 from the King James Version.Episode 145: The people of God needed a strong, courageous, godly King, and Uzziah provided that hope for the people. The young man was sixteen when he sat on the throne, and he sought God for wisdom just like Solomon did. He leaned on this wisdom of his elders and held the word of the prophet close. He sought God, fought battles against the Philistines, and gained the respect of the nations around him. However, as the stories about him grew, so did his ego. And in his arrogance, he walked into the temple of God without a priest and began to burn incense, as if he were a priest, beginning his downfall.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pre-Order Pete Scazzero's forthcoming book, Emotionally Healthy Success at www.emotionallyhealthy.org/successI was taught that no one rises above their intercessory prayer life. If revival wasn't happening, that meant I hadn't prayed hard enough. So I prayed. We held five morning prayer meetings a week and monthly half nights of prayer, pleading with God to move. He did, slowly. Not the outpouring I was hoping for. Prayer turned into duty, something I dragged myself through rather than something I wanted.Two things changed that. Time with Trappist monks who taught me to listen more than talk. And years spent inside Luke's gospel, watching how Jesus actually prayed.This week, I open the first of four reversals from my new book, EH Success: The Move from Praying for Results to Praying for Communion. Jesus didn't pray to get things done. He prayed to stay with the Father, to hear him, and to receive strength from him. That's a different kind of prayer than most of us were taught, and it might be exactly what your prayer life is missing.Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: http://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/conference
Matt Smallbone joins Kirk Cameron to discuss the power of prayer and the difference it makes in us, our lives, and our closeness to the Lord. He shares what he learned from praying the Lord's prayer daily for the past year and examines what we've overlooked about how Jesus taught us to speak to God. Missed the last episode? Listen in as Stephen McWhirter discusses leaving childhood trauma and addiction to become an award-winning Christian songwriter. WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today’s Bible Verse: “At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord.” — Genesis 4:26 Genesis 4:26 marks a quiet but powerful turning point in Scripture—the moment when people intentionally began to seek the Lord. In a world already fractured by sin and sorrow, this verse highlights humanity’s response: calling on God in dependence, worship, and hope. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET YOUR HOST: Chaka Heinze at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Chaka Heinze is a writer, speaker, and lover of the Bible. She is actively involved in her local church on the Prayer and Healing team and mentors young women seeking deeper relationships with God.After personally experiencing God's love and compassion following the loss of her eleven-year-old son, Landen, Chaka delights in testifying to others about God's unfathomable and transformative love that permeates even the most difficult circumstances.Chaka and her husband of twenty-six years have five children ranging from adult age to preschool. Trained as an attorney, she’s had the privilege of mitigating sibling disputes for twenty-plus years.Follow her on Chakaheinze.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Pastor Chris Donald teaches that forgiveness is not optional for followers of Jesus, but the evidence of a heart that has truly experienced the Father's mercy. Drawing from the Lord's Prayer and Jesus' teaching on canceled debts, he reveals that forgiveness is releasing others from what they owe us just as Christ canceled our impossible debt on the cross. Pastor Chris challenges believers to reject pride, refuse to make people the enemy, and allow the Holy Spirit to transform offense into freedom by walking in daily forgiveness.
In this compelling message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to pray for deliverance, drawing from Luke 22 and Matthew 6. He unpacks the truth that deliverance is not a one-time event, it is a daily prayer, because just as Jesus gave us a model for daily prayer that includes "deliver us from evil," we must daily partner with God against the schemes of the enemy. Pastor Sean challenges believers to stop making prayer their last resort and to make it their first priority. Pastor Sean warns that there is no neutral ground between good and evil, and that Christians can unknowingly partner with the enemy through gossip, slander, unforgiveness, control, and manipulation, forms of what he calls Christian witchcraft. He calls the church to repent from any partnership with the enemy and to return to the most powerful weapon available, simple, sincere, daily prayer. This message challenges believers to understand that the disciples fell asleep in prayer not out of rebellion but out of sorrow, and that many people today do the same, spiritually falling asleep when the weight of life becomes too heavy. The answer is not to sleep, it is to rise and pray, because when you pray, God can and will deliver you from evil. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com
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Hey Sis! You might be thinking, “Why isn't God answering my prayers?” It's not that God can't answer your prayers, but you have to examine your prayers. What are you praying for? Bring God everything that is on your heart. Share it with Him. Above all things, God will answer the prayers that are in line with His will in the earth and in your life. Press play to hear more about this! A great resource to help you in this season is my 365-day devotional. We're out of stock right now, but put your pre-order in now to be among the first to get your copy from the next shipment. Also you can get 15% off your pre-order right now with the coupon code SUMMER15 at checkout. Get your copy here! Resources and Services Grieving The Living Ecourse (Use the coupon code PODCAST20 at checkout for a 20% discount at any time) My YouVersion Bible Plans Goodbye Heartbreak Hello Purpose, 365-Day Devotional (Use coupon code PODCAST10 at checkout for a 10% discount) Heartbreak Coaching Sessions Get featured on the podcast. Ask a question or let me know what you want me to cover. My TeePublic Merch (Tee shirts, mugs, toes, pillow, and so much more) Get a FREE Hello Fresh box on me Free prayer: A Prayer To Move On After A Broken Heart Facebook group: The Healing Heartbreak Community Instagram: @goodbyeheartbreakhellopurpose Let me know what topics you want me to discuss or questions you want me to answer on the podcast. Send me a message here! ***Check out these episodes that are related to this one Ep. 054 Minisode No Anxiety, Bring It In Prayer Ep. 085 God Help Me Get Back Together With My Ex! 6 Things To For Instead Ep. 145 Have Bold Faith To Trust God in Hard Times with Erika D. Castro Sis, are you enjoying the content from the show and want to support? Here's 2 easy things you can do: 1. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast wherever you listen and 2. Leave a 5-star written review on Apple Podcast (grab your friend's phone for a second if you're not an Apple user lol). Know that I really appreciate you!
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Contact us. We'd love to serve youGrow in your ministry preparation through the FREE Practically Trained Pastors Cohort.Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources(03:20) Framing the Question: Do Pastors Need Seminary?(05:10) Biblical Foundations for Training(06:50) How Seminaries Assumed the Training Role(07:27) Jim's Training Story: Church-Based “Seminary”(10:00) Brian's Training Story: Mentors & “Informal M.Div.”(13:15) Serving at Southern Seminary Without a Seminary Degree(15:45) So, Is Seminary Required? Global & Historical Perspective(18:30) Who Really Needs Seminary? Denominations, Missions, Teaching(21:45) Credentials and Closed Doors(23:30) Seminary as Structure, Deadlines, and Motivation(26:05) The “Educational Bubble,” Enrollment Decline, & Competition(28:10) Tension: “You Need the Church” vs. “You Really Need Us”(29:40) Encouraging Smaller, Church-Connected Seminaries(31:15) Alternative Pathways & Practical Shepherding Cohorts(32:40) Encouragement to Non‑Seminary Pastors(34:45) Pastors, Don't Outsource Training Your Men(37:10) Final Word & Prayer
Have you ever wondered if there's a prayer you've been praying... without ever saying the words?This short message might expose something that's been shaping your relationship with God more than you realize.
In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, Rebecca George is joined by Annie F. Downs as they explore the transformative power of rest, Sabbath, and trusting God's timing in a hurried world. Discover practical insights on how to incorporate rest into your life, leadership, and relationships, and be encouraged to embrace God's perfect timing.Keywords:rest, Sabbath, God's timing, leadership, relationships, spiritual growth, mental health, Christian living, purpose, communityChapters:00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance03:57 The Importance of Rest06:44 Creating a Healthy Work Culture12:53 Advice for Early Career Stages14:51 Practicing Sabbath in Daily Life22:11 Longing and Rest in Relationships and Vocations24:13 Navigating Friendship Breakups27:05 The Importance of Rest in Relationships28:31 Trusting God's Timing in Relationships32:18 The Power of Prayer and Faith34:36 Believing in God's Promises38:25 Radiating Jesus' Heart in Our Lives40:36 Building Community in Single Purpose LeagueSponsors:Christian Standard Bible: Have you ever read your Bible and you hit a name, a place, a moment in history — and you just wish you understood it a little better? Friend, that's exactly why the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible was made. There are hundreds of full-color images, detailed maps, family trees, timelines, and insights from over 200 trusted scholars — all tucked into one beautiful Bible for you. See the full story of Scripture and order yours today HERE.Live Oak Integrative Health: What if the brain fog, the mood swings, the feeling like you're running on empty no matter how much you sleep — what if those aren't personality quirks or just "this season of life"? What if your body is actually trying to tell you something? That's exactly what my friend Rebecca Belch at Live Oak Integrative Health helps women uncover. Visit liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance to learn more and receive a discount on service packages as a Radical Radiance listener. Links:Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4 Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6 Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67 Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3kDo the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpMBefore Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv
Can one man's faith withstand the greatest flood of all time?In this episode, the host explores the story of Noah's Ark, highlighting the importance of following the narrow path that leads to life, even in the face of adversity. The narrative delves into Noah's unwavering faith and the challenges he faced in a corrupt world, emphasizing the theme of divine judgment and redemption.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 7:14, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is for the nurse who is her own harshest critic — replaying the shift on the drive home, fixating on the one thing that went wrong instead of everything that went right. In this episode, we talk about how the precision this job demands (because a small mistake really can mean someone gets hurt) can quietly turn into a critical inner voice that never clocks out. It follows you home. It shows up in how you parent, how you rest, how you talk to yourself about the small human moments — the late clock-in, the snoozed alarm, the donut from the breakroom. We sit with Romans 8:1 and the truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus — not "no condemnation if," just no condemnation. And we talk about the order that grace actually works in: we don't clean ourselves up to earn it, we receive it because of who He is — and once we know our worth, we can finally stop condemning ourselves. Then we breathe it in, one truth at a time: Inhale: I'm in Christ Jesus Exhale: There is No condemnation Scripture featured: Romans 8:1 If this episode met you somewhere tender today, share it with a nurse who needs to hear it too. Shalom, shalom.
Today is day 202 and we are on the section The Sixth Petition: "And lead us not into temptation". 202. What is the sixth petition? The sixth petition is “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew 6:13; Luke 11:4) We will conclude today with The Lord's Prayer. If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Grab your hairspray and your jean jacket, because this week Dave and Rob are turning the clock back to 1986 to tackle one of the biggest rock albums of all time: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet. With over 28 million copies sold worldwide, this powerhouse record gave us legendary anthems like "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "Wanted Dead or Alive." But forty years after its release, we have to ask the ultimate question: does it still hold up as a masterpiece, or has it lost its edge? To help us settle the debate, we are thrilled to welcome back our good friend and resident rock aficionado, Dustin, to join the analysis! Together, the trio breaks down the tracklist, dissects the massive production that defined the arena-rock era, and discusses the cultural legacy of Jon, Richie, and the boys. Hit that play button to see if we're halfway there, or if this album is just shot through the heart—and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Chapters 00:00 - Opening of show Connect with Totally 80s and 90s Recall Website: https://bleav.com/shows/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/ Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com Voicemail: (509) 426-4542 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall Send Us Actual Mail! PO Box 506, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Part 1 of a series on Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17.Before the arrest, before the trial, and before the cross, Jesus lifted His eyes to heaven and prayed. “Father, the hour has come.” In this episode, Josiah Alway walks through John 17:1–5, exploring the meaning of Christ's declaration, His perfect obedience to the Father's timing, and why His greatest concern in His darkest hour was the Father's glory. As you listen, consider what it looks like to make God's glory—not your circumstances—the starting point of your own prayers and daily life.-------America Pray Now publishes a magazine on prayer that is free of charge and can be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up for this magazine on our website at americapraynow.comIn addition to our weekly podcast, we meet in 18 different cities every month to pray in person. Most of our in-person prayer meetings are in Virginia, and we also have meetings in Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina and South Carolina. See our website for times and dates at americapraynow.comYou can now hear the America Pray Now Podcast on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AmericaPrayNow/videosEnjoy the Podcast? Let us know! Email us at podcast@americapraynow.com
There is a word that comes up often in prayer that most of us find complicated: Surrender.For many of us it sounds like defeat, like giving up, like one more thing we have to do after already doing everything we could think of. But in this episode of The Angela Montano Hour: Prayer on the Air, Angela offers a different way of seeing it.Surrender, she suggests, is not resignation. It is the willingness to let the architecture of suffering dissolve, to release the conviction that our peace must wait until circumstances finally go the way we need them to go. And once we have surrendered into that mystery, something else becomes possible: asking. Not asking from lack or shame or the desperate hope that getting what we want will finally make us feel worthy. Asking from wholeness. From esteem. From the quiet audacity of believing that even me, even I, deserve more.This in-breath and out-breath of prayer, surrender and opening, is the heart of this week's conversation.Through deeply moving prayer requests, Angela shows us how the practice of surrender and opening can meet us exactly where we are, even in the places that feel most intractable.Sandra is navigating an extraordinary opportunity with her son, recognizing that true peace does not depend on another. What freedom there is in letting go of that need for another to be whom we 'think' we need them to be, and what a gift it is to take that pressure off of both mother and son.Kate's beloved horse Bonfire has withdrawn after a difficult training session, and together they discover that love is present even in the distance, even in the space that doesn't yet look the way Kate feels she needs it to be. Through prayer, we open to the deeper perfection unfolding.Chris brings something so many of us are carrying right now, the weight of watching cruelty unfold in the world, from war to trafficking, and the anguished question of where God is in any of it.Her response to Chris carries the heart of the whole episode: “Love can never be absent, but Love needs a witness.” Prayer, she reminds us, is how we become that witness. It is how we send love into the places where it appears most dormant, trusting that something is happening even when we cannot see it.In this episode:Releasing the dualistic mindset that keeps peace just out of reachAsking from a place of wholeness, not lackAllowing the architecture of suffering to dissolveThe Krishnamurti teaching on peace that changes everythingHow love is present even in distance, even in silenceBecoming a witness to love in the places where it appears most dormantAbout Prayer on the AirPrayer on the Air is a live weekly gathering where people from more than 75 countries come together to pray, reflect, and remember the presence of love at the center of all things. Register for an invitation to join us live each Monday at angelamontano.com
Pope Benedict once talked about St. Lawrence of Brindisi and highlighted his love for scripture which is a love that we should all have.
Prayer and fasting are more than spiritual disciplines—they position you to experience God's power in greater ways. In this message, Pastor Nick Zehner explores seven biblical benefits of fasting and prayer, revealing how they bring breakthrough, greater spiritual sensitivity, fresh revelation, and clarity for God's purpose.Discover how fasting humbles the soul, breaks spiritual strongholds, strengthens your faith, and prepares you to hear God's voice more clearly. As you draw near to Him, you'll be equipped to overcome opposition, walk in greater freedom, and step confidently into every Kingdom assignment He has for your life.
Marking his silver anniversary on Christian radio, professional counselor Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center delivers a sobering look at end-times prophecy in this episode of Hardcore Christianity. Dive into a deep-dive study of the fourth seal of Revelation, unpacking the spiritual and historical weight of the "Death Horse." Learn how modern warfare and geopolitical conflicts serve as precursors to the Tribulation, and why securing your relationship with Jesus Christ is the most urgent decision you can make today. Key Takeaways: The Green Horse of Death: A linguistic breakdown of the Greek word chloros (pale green) and thanatos (death) used in the fourth seal, revealing the identity of the final rider (Revelation 6:7-8). The Antichrist's Secretary of War: Exploring the rise of the Antichrist and his appointment of a supernatural "Secretary of War" given power to slaughter a fourth of the earth's population—amounting to roughly 2 billion people today. The Staggering Toll of Conflict: A historical comparison of humanity's bloodiest conflicts—including World War II, the Taiping Rebellion, the Mongol Conquests, and World War I—demonstrating how previous mass casualties pale in comparison to what is prophesied for the second half of the Tribulation. Satan’s Ultimate Harvest: Understanding why the enemy instigates warfare, utilizing mass casualties to quickly harvest souls before they can find salvation. Geopolitics in 2026: A candid discussion on current global flashpoints, including conflicts involving Iran, Russia and Ukraine, Sudan, and the Middle East, viewing them through the lens of biblical prophecy. Featured Bible Passages: Revelation 6:7-8 – The opening of the fourth seal and the riding of the pale horse. Connect & Support: Visit the Deliverance Center: Join us at the red brick building on 15th Avenue, just south of Osborne Road in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Live Services: Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 PM. Ladies' Night: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM. Monthly Healing Service: Held on the last Friday of every month. Schedules & Zoom Deliverance: Can't make it in person? Participate in our weekly healing and deliverance Zoom services on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Visit hardcorechristianity.com for links and schedules. Need Counsel or Prayer? Call Brother Mike directly at 602-636-5800 to discuss your spiritual calling and path to deliverance. Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prayer doesn't have to be intimidating. Many believers struggle because they think they need perfect words or polished prayers before coming to God. But Scripture teaches something different: prayer is about spending honest, intentional time with our Heavenly Father. In this unique message, four pastors from OneChurch guide us through the timeless A.C.T.S. Prayer Method: • Adoration • Confession • Thanksgiving • Supplication Together, these four movements create a practical, biblical rhythm that helps us move beyond praying only in moments of crisis and into a daily life of abiding in Christ. The teaching explains that prayer begins by focusing on God's character, invites honest confession, cultivates gratitude, and encourages bringing every need before Him with trust. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or you've been following Jesus for years, this episode will encourage and equip you to develop a richer, more consistent prayer life. Prayer changes us because it brings us closer to Jesus. Prayer Request If this episode spoke to your heart, we'd love to pray for you. Leave a review, reach out through www.youronechurch.com, or send us your prayer request. Every request matters because every person matters. And if this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and help us continue Changing the World One Person at a Time.
Read OnlineFamilial Kinship in the KingdomSomeone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, asking to speak with you.” But he said in reply to the one who told him,“Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matthew 12:47–50Those unfamiliar with Catholic teaching and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary might misinterpret this passage as diminishing Jesus' love for His mother or the singular role she holds in salvation history. Such an interpretation is gravely mistaken.The purpose of Jesus' words is to highlight the eternal reality of spiritual kinship in the Kingdom of Heaven that begins here on earth. In God's Kingdom, our communion is not based on earthly bloodlines. While biological relationships—between parents, children, and siblings—may retain a unique bond in Heaven, the deepest and most enduring union is forged through shared obedience to the will of the Father.This spiritual kinship does not begin in Heaven; it begins now. Through the grace of Baptism, we become sons and daughters of the Father and members of Christ's Body. From that moment, we are united not by flesh, but by adoption—through faith and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Church, as God's family on earth, is already a foretaste of the eternal communion we hope to enjoy in glory.This truth is clearly expressed in the Lord's Prayer. When Jesus taught us to address God as “Our Father,” the “our” does not refer to earthly relatives, but to all who live as God's children, united by grace and fidelity to His will. On earth and in Heaven, it is filial obedience that binds us to the Eternal Son and forms the Mystical Body of Christ. In that union, we cry out together, “Father!”Among those who have conformed themselves well to the will of God, none has equaled the perfection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. From the moment of her Immaculate Conception, she listened attentively to the Father's voice and responded with unwavering fidelity. Her cooperation with grace was complete, so that the Angel Gabriel rightly called her “full of grace.” To be full is to lack nothing—to be wholly receptive to God's will.Therefore, when Jesus said, “Whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother,” His words applied supremely to His own mother. Far from diminishing her, they reveal the depth of her sanctity. She was not only His mother according to the flesh, but also His most perfect spiritual kin. In her, the ideal of divine sonship and discipleship is fulfilled to the highest degree.Alongside the Blessed Mother—who is uniquely and perfectly united to her Son in spiritual kinship—we, too, are invited to share in God's family. In Christ, we become kin to Jesus, to His mother, to the angels and saints, and to one another as children of the Father. Though we remain pilgrims on earth, we share in these bonds to the extent that we conform ourselves to the Father's will. In Heaven, those bonds will be perfected, and we will forever rejoice in the reward of belonging to God's household. Nothing could be greater.Reflect today on your deep longing to belong. We often seek acceptance from family, friends, and those around us, but that longing is ultimately fulfilled only by grace, in the spiritual communion that flows from obedience to the Father's will. Obeying God is a blessing, not a burden. It makes us who we are meant to be. The fruit of that obedience is the deepest peace and joy the heart can know: the joy of belonging to God's eternal family.Heavenly Father, You have called me not only to follow You, but to belong to You. May Your will be my delight. Form me in the image of Your Son, that I may live in the communion of love that unites all Your children. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, draw me deeper into the mystery of divine kinship. Father, I love You. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Holy Family, by GiovanniSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
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"Day after day after day, you and I would just wake up and feel like we were underwater. Could not get our head above water, could barely breathe." ~ Pat MilleaWhat does it actually take to survive the "fog of war" years of early parenthood without losing yourself or your marriage?Why might letting go of your own standards, like a spotless house or a specific parenting method, be the healthiest thing you can do for your family?What's the one practice Pat and Kenna almost let slip that ended up holding their marriage together?In episode 105 of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna Millea open up their playbook for surviving, and even thriving, in the trenches of early parenthood. Drawing on their own experience raising seven kids, they talk honestly about the season a friend once called "the fog of war," the disorienting, sleep deprived stretch where you can't seem to get your head above water.From there, they walk through seven hard won practicals: holding firm to your values when everything feels chaotic, finding your own family's "clean spectrum," knowing when to take advice and when to let it roll off your back, outsourcing what you can without guilt, and protecting the handful of moments each day that actually shape your family's culture.They close with the two habits that quietly hold their marriage together in the middle of it all: going on dates, and praying together daily, even when it's just a Hail Mary before falling asleep.This episode is for anyone in the thick of parenting little kids who has wondered if they're doing it right, or anyone who remembers that season and wants to look back on it with a little more grace.Episode 105 Show NotesReflection QuestionsChapters:(00:00) - Cold Open(00:38) - Welcome, Lightning Round, and Highs and Hards(17:39) - The Fog of War: Why Early Parenthood Feels Like Survival(21:05) - Practical 1: Clarify and Hold Your Values(25:30) - Practicals 2 and 3: Finding Your Clean Spectrum and Filtering Advice(38:39) - Practicals 4 and 5: Outsourcing and Protecting High-Impact Moments(47:10) - Practicals 6 and 7: Dates, Prayer, and Staying Connected(53:12) - Challenge by Choice and Closing PrayerSupport the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters!Join our email list and never miss an episode or an eventVisit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.
Imagine being granted an audience with a king. As you enter the throne room, you would not begin by rushing through your list of requests—you would first acknowledge his majesty. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reflects on the opening words of the Lord's Prayer: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” To hallow God's name means to set it apart as holy. God is sovereign, omniscient, righteous, just, merciful, faithful, compassionate, and true. He is the Creator of the universe and the King of kings. Yet through faith in Jesus Christ, this holy God becomes our heavenly Father, and we are invited to come before Him in prayer. Dr. Youssef reminds us that the more we know God's character, the deeper our fellowship with Him becomes. Beginning prayer with reverence reorients our hearts, shifting our focus from our needs and desires to the greatness, holiness, and goodness of God. Jesus did not give the Lord's Prayer as a lifeless ritual, but as a guide for fellowship with the Father. As children of God, we have free access to the throne room of the King—and there is no greater honor than calling Him “Our Father.” Join me in prayer. Precious Lord, thank You for inviting me into Your presence. I praise You as King of kings and Lord of lords and also thank You for being my Father. There is no one like You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.
Stop trying so hard.Not stop caring.Not stop showing up.But stop trying to do what only God can do.Some of us are exhausted because we're carrying things that were never ours to carry.Only God changes hearts. Only God controls timing. Only God can do the impossible.Trust Him with everything.This episode encourages listeners to release control, surrender outcomes, and trust God with everything…in marriage, parenting, health, dreams, and every uncertain season.When we stop striving and start trusting, we discover that we can never lose when we remember that our lives are in His hands. You can never lose when your life is surrendered to Him. Music: “River,” an original piano piece written and performed by Benjamin Waggoner.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.
Discover how one king's act of kindness changed a life forever.In this episode, the host reflects on the importance of the Golden Rule, urging listeners to treat others with the same kindness and respect they desire. Through the story of David and Mephibosheth, the episode explores themes of compassion, empathy, and the transformative power of love.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 7:12, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today is day 201 and we are on the section on second part of the Fifth Petition: "As we forgive those who trespass against us". 201. Will your forgiveness of others always result in reconciliation? No. Though my decision and desire to forgive may not result in my neighbor's repentance or our reconciliation, I am still called to forgive. (Matthew 18:15–35; Romans 12:17–21) We will conclude today with Prayer 33. For Our Enemies found on page 655 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Marriage can be beautiful, but it can also be challenging. There are seasons when you have questions, concerns, disappointments, or burdens that feel too heavy to carry on your own. The good news is that you were never meant to carry them alone.In this special prayer episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, we spend time in prayer for marriages, husbands, wives, families, and the hearts of women who may be feeling weary, discouraged, or uncertain. Together, we are reminded that our strength comes from God and that, as daughters of God, we have the privilege of bringing every concern, fear, and burden to Him.Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this episode will encourage you to seek God first, trust His timing, and cover your marriage in prayer.
The founding generation prayed America into existence, and the record proves it.In this episode, Pastor Nathan Brown and Pastor Rob McCoy trace prayer as the through line of American national life — from Governor Bradford's 1621 day of thanksgiving at Plymouth, through the 400+ official days of prayer and fasting observed before 1776, to the Continental Congress calling every colony to confess its sins in the summer of 1775. They walk through Washington's prayer tent, Lincoln's 1863 fast day, FDR's D-Day prayer on national radio, and the calls to prayer still being issued today. Perfect for the commute, the gym, or the drive — a full teaching on how a praying people built a free nation, and what prayer looks like in your own home this week.You'll Learn:✅ Why the disciples asked Jesus to teach them one thing — how to pray✅ How prayer proclamations tracked every turning point of the Revolutionary War✅ Practical steps for daily prayer, family prayer, and praying for your city
Prayer Moment 3 of 4 in JulyPrayer for Sensitivity to the Holy SpiritSensitivity to the Spirit's Voice: Pray that believers in the Buddhist world will cultivate listening hearts, trusting the Holy Spirit's guidance (John 16:13).Peace in Every Step: Pray that workers in the Buddhist world will know the deep, settled peace that God promises to those who keep their minds fixed on Him (Isaiah 26:3).Spirit-Filled Witness: Pray that believers will share the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).
Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. Take a step in freedom. Meditate on Matthew 9:5-8. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
We walk through John 17 as Pastor Rusty Nelson opens the longest recorded prayer of Jesus and shows what is burning in his heart on the eve of the cross. We hear seven anchors for real discipleship: knowing God, being kept, being sanctified, being sent, pursuing unity, longing to be with Jesus, and living in the Father's love. • Prayer as an exchange with God, including silence and wordless longing • Jesus as our great High Priest who intercedes for us • Eternal life defined as knowing the Father through Jesus • “Keep them” as protection in the world, not escape from it • God's name as identity, authority, character, presence, and covenant faithfulness • Sanctification by truth rather than pressure from culture • Being sent as image-bearers on mission in everyday life • Unity as a credible witness, not denominational uniformity • Heaven as the goal of salvation, being with Jesus forever • The Father's love as the mark we carry into the world
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Episode Summary:In this message from Philippians 4:4-7, we continue the Fruit of the Spirit series by looking at the peace Jesus gives. This is not a shallow peace that depends on life being easy, but the internal calm of the Spirit in the middle of pressure, pain, problems, and difficult people. Paul wrote about this peace from a Roman dungeon, showing us that peace is not the absence of difficulty but the presence of Jesus in the middle of it. Because Jesus is our peace, we can rejoice, relax, release our cares to the Father, and rest in what He has already given us.Main Scripture:Galatians 5:22-23Philippians 4:4-7Psalm 73:28Isaiah 41:10Isaiah 26:31 Peter 5:7Romans 5:1Big Idea:Jesus is our peace, and we live from His peace as we rejoice, relax, release, and rest.In This Episode:Peace is not the absence of difficulty; peace is the presence of Jesus in the middle of it.Worry and anxiety try to blind us to the peace that is already ours in Christ.Paul teaches us to rejoice in the Lord even when circumstances are painful, pressured, or uncertain.The Lord is near, not only beside us but living within us by His Spirit.Prayer, thanksgiving, and trust help us release our cares to God instead of carrying them alone.The peace of God guards our hearts and minds as we stop struggling and rest in Christ.Reflection Questions:Where have I been looking for peace outside of Christ?What circumstance has made it hard for me to rejoice in the Lord?What problem, pressure, or person has caused me to forget that the Lord is near?What care have I cast on God, only to reel it back in later?What can I thank God for because He is good, even before the situation changes?Where do I need to stop struggling and trust the peace of God to guard my heart and mind?Next Steps:Read Philippians 4:4-7 this week and practice the four acts of faith: rejoice, relax, release, and rest.When worry rises, stop and talk to the Father instead of carrying the pressure alone.Speak God's promises out loud so your own heart can hear what He has said.Thank God because He is good, not only when everything feels good.Identify one care you have been reeling back in, and release it to God again without taking it back.Remind yourself daily: Jesus is my peace, and His peace already lives inside me.Closing Line:Listen in, share it with someone who needs peace, and subscribe for more messages from The Gospel Unfiltered.
For over half a century official institutions have systematically denied the reality of UFO abductions while dismissing terrified witnesses as victims of hallucination or sleep paralysis. But what happens when the people forced to deal with the physical fallout are trained combat medics and frontline healthcare professionals? In this explosive episode veteran British Army medic and NHS paramedic Paul Ascough steps forward to break the silence of a lifetime.Having spent decades investigating the darkest corners of paranormal encounters as a long standing member of the British UFO Research Association Ascough reveals the chilling medical evidence that mainstream science refuses to touch. Listeners are taken behind the scenes of official military cover ups exploring how non human intelligence interacts with human biology in ways that blur the line between physical science and extra dimensional phenomena. Ascough brings unprecedented clinical authority to medic disclosure drawing from a career spent saving lives while secretly documenting Yorkshire UFO sightings. As a seasoned BUFORA researcher he argues that consciousness and high strangeness are fundamentally linked posing a direct threat to our everyday reality.Are we dealing with visiting extraterrestrials or something far more ancient and deceptive lurking right beneath our noses? Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about safety government transparency and the true nature of unexplained entities operating in our airspace.✨ Download Our FREE Throne Room Meditation✨ ➡️ https://www.truthseekah.com ➡️Join our online community at https://www.truthseekah.com ➡️ Support on Patreon! https://patreon.com/join/truthseekah✅ Get access to 40+ video lessons + Weekly LIVE calls!✅ Worldwide Online Community!✅ Courses, Monthly Webinars, Prayer, Meditation, Discussion✅ TruthSeekah's Meditation Library
Today's saint, Apollinaris was important in the early church in Ravenna. St. Apollinaris shows us what it means to be holy and humble.
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