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Christianity is not merely a philosophy. It is fundamentally a story, the true story of what God has done, is doing, and will do in the world. A philosophy can give you a perspective, or even some direction in life, but only God's story can give you what you need the most: a savior. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 1:7, examining this one verse with four points: the coming of Christ is the great hope of the Christian. The coming of Christ is a great terror to the guilty conscience. Christ came to bear our guilt, that he might come again to save the guilty. Set your mind on the coming of Christ to face the trials of this age. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, March 1, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

A man who was abused at a so-called ‘Christian nightclub' has accused the Presbyterian Church and the PSNI of failing him and other potential victims. Ross Hunter, now 39 years old, says he was sexually abused by his cousin Jonathan Hyndman, who was a youth leader in a co. Londonderry church in the 1990s. Hyndman, who became a policeman in the 2000s, was suspended from duty after a criminal investigation was launched but took his own just days later. The victim has accused PCI of “trying to keep abuse buried”. Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph's Brett Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Led in a Favorable Time." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Those who know the blessings of Christ cannot help but bless others with His gospel. Today, Joel Kim calls Christians to go with confidence and proclaim the name of the Lord, that all the world may behold His glory. Get digital access to Joel Kim's video teaching series Everything in Christ and the study guide with your donation. You'll also receive the paperback and ebook editions of What Is the Great Commission? by R.C. Sproul: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series, digital study guide, and ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Watch every message from Ligonier's recent conference in Southeast Asia, The Holiness of God: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fX5hAeR0J5YleaXu8p30yL0&si=hFJ1GxSQzVlHGNBm   Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 1:4–8, addressing three questions: Where do you live? How big is your God? And why does that matter? Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, February 24, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, February 8, 2026 Sermon: "The Gift of Showing Up" Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-20 Pastor Greg Horn

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, February 15, 2026 Sermon - "Following Jesus Without Embarrassing God"  Scripture Readings: Exodus 24:12-18, Matthew 17:1-9 Pastor Greg Horn Alison Hurlock, liturgist

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, February 22, 2026 Sermon: "My Starting 5: Jesus, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, and Two Adams!" Scripture Readings: Romans 5:12-17, Matthew 4:1-11 Pastor Greg Horn Elder Jerry Browning, liturgist

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Led as Jesus Was." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

It's a unique moment in the Islamic and Christian calendars as the seasons of Ramadan and Lent coincide.Fasting is central to both, so this morning we are examining the role of fasting in today's world. Whether for spiritual reasons or wellness and lifestyle reasons: Is it a sacred path to renewal and wellness? Audrey speaks to Dr Naomi Green, Dr Tina Beattie and Pastor Andrew Gibson.The Presbyterian Church in Ireland held a second special meeting of its general assembly on Wednesday - in response to the safeguarding scandal which has engulfed the church since its moderator and clerk the Reverend Dr Trevor Gribben resigned in November. Alan Meban reports from the Assembly and former Moderator Rev Dr Norman Hamilton gives his response.And is this the way forward? Jim Deeds joins the drive through queue to get Ashes at a North Belfast Church and finds himself surprisingly moved and blessed by the experience.

In this episode, Dan Ragusa speaks about Letters from America (Reformed Forum) Between 1935 and 1940, Cornelius Van Til (1895–1987) wrote twenty-four letters from America for the Dutch magazine De Reformatie at the invitation of its editor Klaas Schilder (1890–1952). Daniel Ragusa's translation presents these letters in English for the first time. Letters from America opens a window into a critical moment in Reformed history—when orthodox and confessional Presbyterianism in America was under siege from both modernism and the rising influence of Barthianism, which Van Til labeled "the new modernism." Ragusa introduces these letters by situating them within the broader relationship between the Dutch Reformed in the Netherlands and the orthodox Presbyterians in America—a relationship that reaches back to the seventeenth century. Van Til's wartime-like correspondences—written in the heat of theological conflict—offer a firsthand account of the spiritual and ecclesiastical upheavals of the era. Through Van Til's eyes, fixed steadfastly on his risen and reigning Lord, readers witness pivotal moments in American Presbyterian history, among them J. Gresham Machen's trial, deposition, and sudden death; the founding of Westminster Theological Seminary and the evangelistic work of its graduates; and the formation of the Presbyterian Church of America and its subsequent renaming as the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Far more than museum pieces, these letters bring to life a pivotal chapter in the defense and development of the Reformed faith that helps us to make sense of our present ecclesiastical and theological landscape. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction     00:06:13 Upcoming Seminar in Raleigh, NC         00:09:29 Dr. Ragusa's Introduction to Van Til's Dutch Letters 00:20:54 Van Til's Concern for the Church 00:29:16 Highlights of the Letters             00:36:19 Van Til's Hope for the Church             00:42:38 The Afscheiding (Secession) of 1834 00:57:46 A Vision for the Future of the Church 01:06:05 Remaining Faithful Today 01:12:15 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 947 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc947)

The FBI isn't just looking for footage from the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared. Investigators have zeroed in on two specific windows weeks before the 84-year-old was taken from her Catalina Foothills home — January 11th between 9 p.m. and midnight, and January 31st between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Neighbors confirmed investigators requested footage from those exact windows in person, and a Ring Neighbors app alert referenced a suspicious vehicle on Via Entrada around 10 a.m. on January 31st. That level of specificity points to investigators who already have digital evidence — cell tower hits, app data, something from the Nest system — and need visual confirmation to match it.In this first installment of a three-part interview series, a retired FBI behavioral expert who ran the bureau's Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program examines what those date-specific requests reveal about the investigation's direction and what the suspect's operational mistakes tell us about who we're dealing with.The doorbell camera footage shows a man who knew which house to target and when the occupant would be alone. But he showed up wearing a ten-dollar Walmart holster designed for a revolver while apparently carrying a semi-automatic. He tried to conceal the camera with a plant from the yard. He left facial hair visible beneath his ski mask. Multiple security experts have used the word amateur — but this suspect clearly had intelligence about Nancy's schedule that goes beyond casual observation.A separate Ring Neighbors app video from January 23rd — eight days before the abduction — shows a dark-haired man with facial hair approaching a home six and a half miles from Nancy's residence at 5 a.m. Law enforcement sources confirmed to TMZ they are reviewing it as a potential lead.Nancy had a deeply predictable routine that extended well beyond her home. She had a standing Sunday livestream group, ties to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and employed a landscaping crew, pool maintenance crew, housekeeper, and regularly used Uber. All were interviewed and submitted DNA cheek swabs. Every one of those touchpoints represents a person or a pattern someone could have observed to map exactly when Nancy would be home and when she wouldn't.Fifteen days in, investigators still have not identified a suspect vehicle — despite Nancy's limited mobility requiring one. This conversation examines what the evidence trail actually reveals, where the intelligence likely came from, and how quickly exposed identifying features could unravel this suspect's anonymity once investigators have a pool to compare against.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #FBIInvestigation #NancyGuthrieMissing #TucsonKidnapping #CatalinaFoothills #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #DoorbbellCamera #RobinDreekeJoin 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/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This 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.

“Groundbreaking,” “the foot of a mountain,” and “flying off the handle” are all dead metaphors, once vivid and fresh, but now separated from their original imagery and impact. According to Pastor Luke Herche, much of Biblical language has become like dead metaphors to us. We have become dull to the power and punch of Scripturural language. In this sermon on 2 Samuel 7:12–13, 2 Chronicles 36:22–23, and Matthew 28:16–20, Pastor Luke revitalizes some of our dead metaphors for the mission of the church as he tells the story of God's house, beginning with creation and ending in Revelation. From Sunday Worship, February 15, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: How do you understand your role in God's temple-building mission? What most hinders you from filling that role? How does Christ model our role as well as free, empower, and motivate us to fulfill our role in God's work? What is the next step you can take to fulfill God's call in your life? Take some time to pray for wisdom and strength to move forward and be faithful in God's temple-building work. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Alex Dean about the pastor and trauma counseling. Alex is the lead pastor at New St. Peter's Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Let's listen as Alex provides a simple diagnostic tool for pastors as well as tangible ways forward in partnership with professionals as we seek to be part of helping congregants heal.

Message from Liturgist David Piorek entitled "Roots of Transformation." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Don't let that click bait fool you. Confessional Protestants have been in the news -- not for being named in the Epstein files.  A Lutheran Church Missouri Synod district president has been charged with possessing child pornography, the moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland resigned for failing to protect church members from abuse, and Presbyterians in the United States have excommunicated a minister for holding to and promoting kinism.  And you thought Anglicans had it rough.  The co-hosts, Anglican Miles Smith, Lutheran Korey Maas, and Presbyterian D. G. Hart put their heads together virtually to discuss and comment on these regretable developments.   Listeners beware.  Jeffrey Epstein is never mentioned.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, February 1, 2026 Sermon: "February Foolish" I Corinthians 1:18-20, 22-26, 28-31 Pastor Greg Horn

February 6, 2026 LOWELL IVEY,former White supremacist gangmember in prison who was savedby the amazing grace of JesusChrist, & later ordained into thePresbyterian ministry in both theOrthodox Presbyterian Church &the Presbyterian Church in Americadenominations, & is now Director ofMetanoia Prison Ministries, who willaddress:“KINISM, RACE REALISM &The GOSPEL” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Proverbs 1:8–19, helping us to reflect on the passage with four questions: What is the principle? What is the promise? How does the gospel speak into it? And what is our response? Part of a series on the book of Proverbs. From Sunday Evening Worship, February 8, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "No Small Life." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Today is our Annual Meeting as a congregation.  I always resist talking about church for its own sake.  I suspect you are here not to preserve the church but because of the life and work to which Jesus Christ calls us.  The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church says much the same thing among its very […]

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, January 25, 2026 Sermon: "Caught Up In Each Other's Dreams" Psalm 27:1, 4-9, Matthew 4:12-22 Pastor Greg Horn Elder Andrew Kennedy, liturgist

This short episode offers a concise, pastoral overview of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), explaining who they are, where they came from, and why the denomination exists. Pastor Derek traces the PCA's formal founding in 1973 to concerns among orthodox Presbyterians in the former Presbyterian Church in the United States who believed core doctrines were being compromised—especially the authority and inerrancy of Scripture, the uniqueness of Christ, the reality of the resurrection, and the necessity of evangelism. He explains how theological liberalism and an emphasis on the social gospel, detached from gospel proclamation, led leaders to conclude that reform from within was no longer possible. The episode highlights the PCA's mission to be faithful to Scripture, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission, and briefly describes the denomination's growth, global reach, and commitment to church planting and missions through the denomination-wide ministries of Mission to North America and Mission to the World.

#40 in our series, "Sermons Shaped by the Westminster Shorter Catechism"

Prayer is difficult. This is commonly known among all followers of Jesus. Even Peter, James, and John could not stay awake in prayer with Jesus at Gethsemane, though he asked them twice. When writing Romans, the apostle Paul assumes that prayer is difficult for the believer, that we are weak, that we need help. The good news is that God has given us help. Listen as Pastor Ethan Brown preaches from Romans 8:15–17, 22–23, 26–27, showing that God has not left us alone in our prayers––he has given us the Holy Spirit, and whenever we pray, whenever we truly pray, we pray with the Holy Spirit. From Sunday Worship, February 1, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

#39 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Trust Jesus' Assurances." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Each week, Pastor Keith Foskey and is wife Jennifer answer email questions about ministry, the bible, and theology from all around the world as well as engaging with their live audience in the comments. Come join the fun! Questions and Timestamps:Baptist in a Presbyterian Church 22:00OUR FIRST VOICEMAIL MESSAGE! 28:00Request to Put Song on Apple Music 31:30What 80s Movie Deserves a Reformed Remake? 33:17What's the Deal with Horus? 35:40Advice on How to Get a Book Published 47:55What is the Best Argument Against Paedobaptism? 55:09Does John 6 Agree with Catholics on the Lord's Supper? 1:01:00Questions about the 1646 London Baptist Confession 1:17:22Are We Required to Keep the “Holy Convocations”? 1:20:55How Should Christians Think About Data Centers? 1:30:00Relationship Advice: When There's No Spark but All the Boxes Are Checked 1:35:28Does God Call People to Bad Marriages for Their Sanctification? 1:45:00How to Give the Gospel in a Tragic Situation 1:47:30Does Sin Incur Eternal Punishment Because of the Infinite Nature of the Offense? 1:55:00What is the Significance of the Name Jesus/Joshua? 1:57:20Does Regeneration Precede Faith and How? 2:01:04Thoughts on Pulpits in Church 2:04:05 Thoughts on Those Who Blame a Group for all Problems 2:07:50Do We Pray to the Father or the Whole Trinity? 2:11:22Is an Instant Sanctification as Glorious as a Lifelong One? 2:13:45Regarding the Nazarene Prophecy of Jesus 2:18:48Thoughts on Communion At Home 2:22:30Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvinisthttps://www.TinyBibles.comYou can get the smallest Bible available on the market, which can be used for all kinds of purposes, by visiting TinyBibles.com and when you buy, use the coupon code KEITH for a discount.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.comhttp://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! Spiraling Impressions — Custom Stickers — Facebook: Spiraling Impressions Website: spiralingimpressions.com.COUPON CODE: YourCalvinist (gets 10% 0ff)https://www.HighCallingFitness.comHealth, training, and nutrition coaching all delivered to you online by confessionally reformed bodybuilders and strength athletes.Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Before We Can Follow Jesus." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Roger Leaf, chair of the West Park Administrative Commission, responds to public calls for preservation and offers his perspective on why the Landmarks Preservation Commission should approve a claim of hardship for the West-Park Presbyterian Church. The hardship claim would allow the church's stewards to sell the dilapidated Upper West Side building they cannot afford to maintain.

What does the Presbyterian Church in America believes? The prayer of the righteous? Aquinas 3 reasons for temptations? Join us for Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, January 18, 2026 Sermon: "Under New Management" Psalm 140:1-8, John 1:29-39 Pastor Greg Horn Elder Jean Anne Rose, liturgist

In the second of two introductions to the book of Revelation, Pastor Luke Herche examines passages from Revelation with a focus on our hope. Addressing three questions (Why must we hope? How can we hope? And what happens when we do?), Pastor Luke shares that we can hope because Revelation reveals what is and what will be, the lamb reigns and wins, his enemies are restrained and will be judged, and his people are safe and will be raised. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, January 18, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: What are some places in your life where you need hope? What specifically is wrong in you, your circumstances, or our world? What is our natural response to hard things? What are some ways we respond poorly to tragedy, temptation, and turmoil? Why do we respond this way? How does the message of Revelation (as summarized in the sermon) speak into the hard things? If you had hope in the midst of hard things, how would that shape your response and what might your new response be? Take some time to pray that the message of this book would sink into your heart and that God would give you opportunity to share it with others. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Off the coast of South Carolina, on Edisto Island, a mausoleum at the back of an old churchyard has become the center of one of the state's most persistent ghost stories. The name “Legare” is carved over the entrance, and for generations people have whispered that a young woman named Julia was buried alive inside. This episode follows the legend to the historical record and asks what we can really know about the woman whose name turned a family tomb into one of South Carolina's most talked-about hauntings. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

#38 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

Message from Liturgist David Pioriek entitled "Anchor Roots." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, January 11, 2026 Sermon: "I'm as Surprised as You Are"  Scriptures: Acts 10 (selected verses) Pastor Greg Horn Gary Diamante, liturgist

#37 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

#39 in our series, "Sermons Shaped by the Westminster Shorter Catechism"

In this first installment in a new sermon series on the book of Proverbs, Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on Proverbs 1:1–7, teaching us that the proverbs draw us to wisdom by showing the gifts of wisdom, the help of wisdom, and the source of wisdom. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, January 11, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: What is an area in your life where you feel you need wisdom? What gift of wisdom do you feel most drawn to? Which one do you feel you practice well and which one do you want to grow in? When was a time in your life when you felt like you grew in wisdom and understanding? How is God being the source of Wisdom comforting to you and in what ways is that challenging? ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

In Revelation 21:4, we receive the promise that one day God “will wipe away ever tear.” But in the present, we weep. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on this passage, addressing four questions: Why must we weep? Why don't we weep? How can we weep? And what do we do now? From Sunday Evening Worship, January 11, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Elder Simon Gidney entitled "You are Mine." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

If we ever had a genuine democracy (and I would argue we never have) then it is clearly disintegrating now, along with the entire system with which it was entwined.  Everyone agrees we need something new, what we don't necessarily agree on across the board is the design of this new thing.  This week's guests are two people who spend their lives imagining how things might be different, particularly in the US, where even the pretence of democracy has been abandoned. Dr John Izzo is a friend of the podcast. Once an ordained Minister in a Presbyterian Church, he's now a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader focused on social responsibility and intergenerational integration. He's a a Distinguished Fellow at The Stimson Center in Washington DC, and a Board Member of the Elders Action Network and the Elders Climate Action group. Most notably in terms of what we're talking about here, he's co-host of The Way Forward Regenerative Conversations Podcast on which I heard him speaking to our other guest, Suzette Brooks Masters.  Suzette describes herself as a sometime Cassandra who sees around the corner; a serial social entrepreneur, and a thought leader and strategist in the fields of democracy, governance and futures.She has degrees in Economics from Amherst College and Cambridge University, and a Law degree from Harvard. She has spent much of her working life as a strategist working on immigration, inclusion and democracy. She is currently Senior Fellow and Director of Democracy Innovation at the Democracy Funders Network and Co-Founder of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance.  So listen in for a 3-way conversation on the nature of power, community and change as we move into the new year. John on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohnizzo/John's showreel: https://vimeo.com/248012255?fl=pl&fe=vlJohn's website: www.drjohnizzo.comJohn's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1adiRng-Ab3d3Wos9pFjAA The Way Forward Regenerative Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-forward-regenerative-conversations/id1651941803Episode with Suzette: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-way-forward-regenerative-conversations/id1651941803?i=1000704364583The Way Forward on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RegenerativeConversationsSuzette on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzette-brooks-masters-0614981bDemocracy Funders Network https://www.democracyfundersnetwork.org/Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance  https://www.ffaa-us.org/Suzette's recent report - Becoming Futures Ready: How Philanthropy can leverage strategic foresight for democracy https://www.democracyfundersnetwork.org/resources/2024/10/3/becoming-futures-ready-how-philanthropy-can-leverage-strategic-foresight-for-democracyIf you'd like to support us, there is a Patreon page, but we're not going to link to it, because, honestly, the best way is to come and join the Accidental Gods Membership: that way you can share in the ideas, the programme that will help you connect to the Web of Life in ways that will last—and you can come to the Gatherings half price. Or if that doesn't appeal, come along to one of the Gatherings. Or buy a subscription/Gathering for a friend... do something that feels like a good exchange of energy and minimises our connection with old economic paradigm. Remember that if any of this is difficult, contact us and we'll find something that works for you. Details below: What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join our next Open Gathering offered by our Accidental Gods Programme, it's 'Honouring Fear as your Mentor' on Sunday 8th February 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member -but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here

#36 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

In this introduction to the book of Revelation, Pastor Luke Herche looks at various passages (Revelation 1:1–2, 10–12, 19; 5:1–2, 6; 6:9; 7:1; 9:17–19; 10:1; 13:1; 16:13; 17:3, 12; 19:11; 20:11; 21:1–2; 22:8–9) and shows us that Revelation is a picture book. Listen as Pastor Luke explains, addressing four questions: What does that mean? Why is it important? How do we understand it? And what does it show us? Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, January 4, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: As we begin this journey through the final book of the Bible, what vivid image from the book (whether mentioned in the sermon or not) stirs your imagination or curiosity the most and why? The sermon suggests that Revelation is less like a puzzle to be solved and more like a picture book intended to show us spiritual realities. How does that shift in perspective change the way you feel about opening this book? If this book truly “pulls back the curtain” on the inner workings of our world, what is one area of life where you are longing to see things as they really are from God's perspective? In what ways have you become so consumed with cultural pleasures or social ills (things we can see with our eyes) that you've lost sight of God's sovereign grace at work in the world? Since things are often not what they appear in this age, what is one practical way you can proceed with humility and trust God's “corrective lenses” rather than your own self-confidence this week? ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Luke 2:21–32, in which Jesus is presented in the temple after he was born and seen by Simeon. Pastor Luke shows that Jesus is Israel's Glory. He is her embodiment. He is her salvation. He fulfills her mission. And he calls us to be taken up into her story. Part of an Advent sermon series, "The Questions of Christmas." From Sunday Worship, December 28, 2025. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: How does seeing Jesus as the one who perfectly embodies all that humanity (and Israel) was meant to be change the way you view God's expectations for your life? Where have you felt the “ache” of seeking glory in the present life (whether your own accomplishments or reputation, or other created things), only to find those things leaving you wanting more? The “Suffering Servant” was pierced for our transgressions to bring us peace. How does Jesus' choice to be “born under the law” and to bear our grief show us what true glory looks like? Considering that we “become what we worship,” what would it look like for you to be a “walking advertisement” for Jesus' glory in your home or workplace this coming week as you both delight in and reflect that glory? ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Elder Simon Gidney entitled "No Growth without Light." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Why Dec. 25? Why so much Christmas conflict & controversy in Christianity's history? Why is Christmas so important to Christianity? And to America? In this episode, I ask my guest, Dr. Carey Roberts, the following questions: ►Why is Christmas such a grand celebration? What does this tell us about Christianity? ►Did it take a while for Christmas to take a central role in Christianity►What's the difference between recognition and celebration of Christmas►Did Christmas piggyback on existing Roman pagan traditions? ►How did Christmas enter America's culture? If not the Puritans, then which immigrant group introduced Christmas to America? ►Were there any regional differences in the celebration of Christmas?►When did U.S. businesses begin to capitalize on Christmas? ►Would President Grant have witnessed a similar Christmas celebration in Boston and Savannah? ►Would George Washington recognize our Christmas? How about Andrew Jackson? Abraham Lincoln? Teddy Roosevelt? ►What happened to Christmas after WWII? ►Is it a bad thing that non-Christians and/or non-practicing Christians celebrate Christmas? ⁠

On today's program, the judicial commission of the Anglican Church in North America has handed down its long-awaited verdict in the months-long trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch. And that verdict is, “Not Guilty.” We'll have details. And, International Servants has been making big claims about its decades of ministry work in Belize—but verifying those claims has proven more difficult. We'll take a look. Plus, Elevation Church—the North Carolina-based megachurch led by Steven Furtick—has announced the launch of Elevation College. But first, St. Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida, has officially voted to leave the Presbyterian Church in America. The church, originally led by Dr. R.C. Sproul, joined the PCA in 2023. It first considered a vote to leave this summer, but delayed the vote while referring the matter to the church's board of elders, also known as its session, to study the situation and return with a recommendation. Its lead pastor, Burk Parsons, was suspended from his role as a teaching elder in the PCA in June after being found guilty by a church judicial commission of three charges related to, among other things, a “domineering” and “intimidating” leadership style, which included accusations of bullying and slander. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Kathryn Post, Jessica Eturralde, and Aaron Earls. A special thanks to Lifeway Research for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.