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In the episode,  Ruben Rosario Rodriguez joins the podcast to discuss his unique blend of the reformed tradition and liberation theology, from his personal backstory rooted in the history of American colonialism in Puerto Rico to his deep dive into the theological influence of luminaries like Calvin and Tillich, Ruben shares how his vocation as a theologian was shaped. He addresses critical issues like the role of liberation theology in socio-political contexts, systemic racism, and the modern political landscape's impact on faith communities. This compelling discussion also delves into practical wisdom, the importance of community in theological work, and the pressing issues facing the American church today. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Dr.Ruben Rosario Rodriguez is the Clarence Louis and Helen Steber Professor of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University. His books include Calvin for the World: The Enduring Relevance of His Political, Social, and Economic Theology, Theological Fragments, Dogmatics after Babel: Beyond the Theologies of Word and Culture, and the edited volume T&T Clark Handbook of Political Theology. An ordained minister of the Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A Five-Week Online Lenten Class w/ John Dominic Crossan Join us for a transformative 5-week Lenten journey on "Paul the Pharisee: Faith and Politics in a Divided World."This course examines the Apostle Paul as a Pharisee deeply engaged with the turbulent political and religious landscape of his time. Through the lens of his letters and historical context, we will explore Paul's understanding of Jesus' Life-Vision, his interpretation of the Execution-and-Resurrection, and their implications for nonviolence and faithful resistance against empire. Each week, we will delve into a specific aspect of Paul's theology and legacy, reflecting on its relevance for our own age of autocracy and political turmoil. . For details and to sign-up for any donation, including 0, head over here. _____________________ Join our class - TRUTH IN TOUGH TIMES: Global Voices of Liberation This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis McMacken joins the fun as we explore the life and theology of Karl Barth, the original crisis theologian. In this insightful conversation, we dive into Barth's theological perspective, his reaction to World War I, and his thoughts on the incarnation and revelation. The discussion covers how Barth's theology evolved, his views on the role of the church in times of crisis, and the contemporary relevance of his ideas. This DECEMBER, we will be exploring the 'Theologians of Crisis' in our online Advent class - Breaking into the Broken World. Join us to learn about Karl Barth, Paul Tillich, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rudolph Bultmann as we explore their thoughts and timely reflections in their Advent/Christmas sermons. W. Travis McMaken, PhD, is the Butler Bible Endowed Professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. He is a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). McMaken's writing engages primarily with 20th century theology (esp. Protestant theology, with specialization in Karl Barth, Helmut Gollwitzer, and T. F. Torrance) while working constructively on the subjects of sacramentology, ecclesiology, and political theology. Previous Episodes with Travis include: The Spirituality & Politics of Karl Barth Dialectical Theology Our God Loves Justice Why Go Barthian? _____________________ This DECEMBER, we will be exploring the 'Theologians of Crisis' in our online Advent class - Breaking into the Broken World. Join us to learn about Karl Barth, Paul Tillich, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rudolph Bultmann as we explore their thoughts and timely reflections in their Advent/Christmas sermons. Join my Substack - Process This! Join our class - THE RISE OF BONHOEFFER, for a guided tour of Bonhoeffer's life and thought. Spend a week with Tripp & Andrew Root in Bonhoeffer's House in Berlin this June as part of the Rise of Bonhoeffer Travel Learning Experience. INFO & DETAILS HERE Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, December 6th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus and Jonathan Clark Pastor charged with converting people through prayer A Baptist pastor in India, Pranjal Bhuyan, who also works as a teacher, was arrested last week in the Northeastern state of Assam following complaints from villagers that he was attempting to convert people through prayers, reports International Christian Concern. Attempting to heal people by praying for them is illegal under the Prevention of Evil Practices Act, enacted in February. This law purportedly wants to create science-based knowledge and a safe environment to protect human health. It also aims to end “evil” and “sinister practices” that lawmakers believe thrive on ignorance and people's ill health. The law criminalizes practices resorting to “magical healing” (prayers) and stipulates a three-year jail term and a fine for violations. Christian leaders believe the legislation is ultimately an attempt to restrict and curb the spread of Christianity in Assam. Pastor Bhuyan now holds the dubious distinction of being the first person to be arrested under this law. According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. British young people are advocating for the unborn BBC One aired a documentary last week called “Young, British, and Anti-Abortion.” The film shows the rise of pro-life activism among members of Gen Z. One pro-lifer featured in the documentary was Eden McCourt of Abortion Resistance. She has received over 3.4 million views with her content online. Filmmaker Poppy Jay noted, “These activists are young, and they are in it for the long term. They know they are not going to change anyone's mind overnight, and their strong social media presence is just giving them more confidence. Yes, they might be a vocal minority, but they are effective at getting their message across.” In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Jeff Bezos applauds Trump's attack on regulations, stands by not endorsing Kamala Harris Amazon founder — and Washington Post owner — Jeff Bezos rarely speaks in public. And to get him to talk about politics in public is an even bigger feat. Political commentator Chris Cillizza said that Bezos did both on Wednesday — sitting down with the New York Times' Andrew Ross Sorkin. BEZOS: “If we're talking about Trump, I think it's very interesting. I'm actually very optimistic this time around. He seems to have a lot of energy around reducing regulation. And my point of view, if I can help him do that, I'm going to help him. Because we do have too much regulation.” Bezos suggested an economic growth strategy that would outpace the growth of the national debt. BEZOS: “This country is so set up to grow. If you look at the national debt, and how gigantic it is as a portion of [the Gross Domestic Product], these are real problems, and they're real long-term problems. The way you get out of them is by outgrowing them. “You're going to solve the problem of the national debt by making it a smaller percentage of GDP, not by shrinking the national debt, but by growing the GDP. You have to grow the denominator. That means you have to grow GDP at 3%, 4%, 5% a year and let the national debt grow slower than that. If you can do that, this is a very manageable problem.” In an attempt to appease Trump, Bezos applauded the President-elect's vision to cut regulations. BEZOS: “There are so many advantages here, but we are burdened by excessive permitting and regulation. President Trump is serious about this regulatory agenda, and I think he has a good chance of succeeding.” The New York Times interviewer, Andrew Sorkin, pointed to the blowback that Jeff Bezos received as owner of the Washington Post when he ordered the editorial staff not to endorse Kamala Harris for president and simply remain neutral on the editorial page instead. SORKIN: “Marty Baron, who was your former editor of that paper, he said, ‘This is cowardice with democracy as its casualty.'” BEZOS: “It was the right decision. I'm proud of the decision we made, and it was far from cowardly, because we knew there would be blowback, and we did the right thing anyway.” SORKIN:  “Okay, so let me ask you about that though. There was blowback. I think 250,000 people canceled their subscriptions.” Political commentator Chris Cillizza offered his analysis. CILLIZZA: “He does not want to make an enemy of the incoming president of the United States who has already targeted him repeatedly during his first term. So, I think this is of a piece with Bezos' decision to not run an editorial that, from the Washington Post editorial board, that endorsed Kamala Harris. He defended that decision. He said it wasn't cowardly; it was brave. Look, I think this is, at root, probably a business decision.” Congress definitively concludes COVID-19 came from Wuhan, China lab On December 2nd, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic concluded its two-year investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic.  They released a final report entitled “After Action Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Lessons Learned and a Path Forward.”  Since February 2023, the Select Subcommittee has sent more than 100 investigative letters, conducted more than 30 transcribed interviews and depositions, held 25 hearings and meetings, and reviewed more than one million pages of documents.  In their 520-page final report, which we have linked in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com, the Select Subcommittee's investigation documents  the five strongest arguments which demonstrate that COVID-19 most likely emerged from a laboratory in Wuhan, China. First, the virus possesses a biological characteristic that is not found in nature. Second, data shows that all COVID-19 cases stem from a single introduction into humans. This runs contrary to previous pandemics where there were multiple spillover events. Third, Wuhan is home to China's foremost Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome research lab, which has a history of conducting gain-of-function research at inadequate biosafety levels. Fourth, researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology were sick with a COVID-like virus in the fall of 2019, months before COVID-19 was discovered at the wet market. And fifth, by nearly all measures of science, if there was evidence of a natural origin it would have already surfaced. Anti-Bible PCUSA denomination has lost a million members And finally, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) released its annual statistics report on Tuesday. The mainline Protestant denomination, which continues to reject Biblical orthodoxy, now has about one million fewer active members or half as many as it did in 2009.  The denomination had 1.094 million members last year, down 46,000 from 2022. Member congregations also declined during the same period.  The mainline denomination's decline comes as it became accepting of sexually perverted lifestyles.  Leviticus 18:22 says, “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, December 6th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This episode of The Rise of Bonhoeffer explores Dietrich Bonhoeffer's experiences after returning to Germany. Transformed by his time in New York City, he visits the theologian who first awakened the conscience of the German church to the rising totalitarian idolatry - Karl Barth. The episode tracks his burgeoning role in the German church struggle from his initial involvement in the ecumenical movement, his time as a youth minister to the working class of Berlin, and his entrance into the academic classroom. After Hitler is sworn in as Chancellor and the rapid Nazification of Germany begins, Bonhoeffer comes to see the deep discipleship needed to resist the spreading German Christian Faith Movement. As Germany falls deeper into chaos, Bonhoeffer navigates the shifting political landscape, establishing international connections that later prove crucial during his resistance against the Nazi regime. Follow the Rise of Bonhoeffer podcast here. Spend a week with Tripp & Andrew Root in Bonhoeffer's House in Berlin this June as part of the Rise of Bonhoeffer Travel Learning Experience. INFO & DETAILS HERE Want to learn more about Bonhoeffer? Join our open online companion class, The Rise of Bonhoeffer, and get access to full interviews from the Bonhoeffer scholars, participate in deep-dive sessions with Tripp and Jeff, unpack curated readings from Bonhoeffer, send in your questions, and join the online community of fellow Bonhoeffer learners. The class is donation-based, including 0. You can get more info here. Featured Scholars in the Episode include: Victoria J. Barnett served from 2004-2014 as one of the general editors of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, the English translation series of Bonhoeffer's complete works. She has lectured and written extensively about the Holocaust, particularly about the role of the German churches. In 2004 she began directing the Programs on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum until her retirement.  Andrew Root is Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker: A Theological Vision for Discipleship and Life Together, Faith Formation in a Secular Age, The Pastor in a Secular Age, The Congregation in a Secular Age, Churches and the Crisis of Decline, The Church after Innovation, and The End of Youth Ministry? He is a frequent speaker and hosts the popular and influential When Church Stops Working podcast. W. Travis McMaken, PhD, is the Butler Bible Endowed Professor of Religion and Associate Dean of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO. He is a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). McMaken's writing engages primarily with 20th century theology (esp. Protestant theology, with specialization in Karl Barth, Helmut Gollwitzer, and T. F. Torrance) while working constructively on the subjects of sacramentology, ecclesiology, and political theology. Check out his recently edited book Karl Barth: Spiritual Writings. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity and Theology Nerd Throwdown podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 70,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 45 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Pastor Kelsey and Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams for a timely and important conversation about how our faith can guide our vote, particularly when it comes to values around Reproductive Justice. About SACReD: SACReD (SACReD Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity) is a national alliance of multiracial, multifaith, multiethnic, mixed gender and sexual identity religious leaders, congregations, movement organizations, activists, academics, and directly impacted communities collaborating to advance Reproductive Justice through congregational education, culture change, community building, and direct service.Join SACReD for their Woven Together educational series: https://www.sacreddignity.org/2024/08/24/woven-together-registration-open/Learn more about Reproductive Justice here: http://www.sistersong.net/A note about Womanism:Womanism is a concept created by Alice Walker: The womanish girl exhibits willful, courageous, and outrageous behavior that is considered to be beyond the scope of societal norms. A woman who loves other women, sexually and/or nonsexually. Appreciates and prefers women's culture, women's emotional flexibility ... and women's strength. ... Committed to survival and wholeness of entire people, male and female. Not a separatist, except periodically, for health ... Loves music. Loves dance. Loves the moon. Loves the Spirit ... Loves struggle. Loves the folk. Loves herself. Regardless. Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender.About AngelaAngela Tyler-Williams (She/Her) is proud to serve as the Co-Executive Director for Movement Building at SACReD. Angela is a queer pastor ordained by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) into her call to engage people of faith to speak publicly and politically in support of reproductive health, rights, and justice and LGBTQIA+ equality. Angela holds a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The Center for American Progress named Angela as one of the 22 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2022. Angela learned about faith-based community organizing and building people power to create positive social change from the Industrial Areas Foundation. In her free time, Angela volunteers as a clergy counselor with Faith Aloud Talkline. She finds life in experiencing music, listening to podcasts, exploring creation, and engaging in theological discussions that go off the beaten path.Connect with us!Donate today and support our work!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Join our FREE bookclubCheck out our website for various resources - including devotionals, journaling prompts, and even curriculumGet some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook

In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald hosts an inspiring conversation with Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams, co-Executive Director for Movement Building of SACReD (Spiritual Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity). They delve into the power of bringing one's whole self into the intersection of faith and reproductive justice. Rev. Angela shares her journey as a Presbyterian pastor, her calling to justice work, and the vision behind SACReD's mission to equip a network of spiritual communities with liberative religious education & practices that shift our culture to advance Reproductive Justice. Together, they explore how faith-based action can promote dignity, health, and liberation for all. Register for Woven Together: Religion & Reproductive Justice - Learn more about SACReD - Register for the SACReD Course at First Unitarian Church of Dallas, starts October 7: 00:00 - Welcome Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams 01:21 - Overview of SACReD: Angela explains what SACReD does, including the SACReD Congregations program and national gatherings, media advocacy, and direct services. 02:55 - Angela describes SACReD's core team of three full-time staff and its board, emphasizing the organization's grassroots approach. 04:02 - Angela's journey into reproductive justice work: From her background as a Presbyterian pastor to her experiences in the Philippines and Washington D.C., Angela reflects on her call to justice. 07:03 - The Reproductive Justice Framework: Angela explains the four tenets of reproductive justice and its origins with 12 Black women in 1994. 09:00 - Wholeness in ministry: Angela discusses the importance of bringing her full self to her work, influenced by leaders like Audre Lorde, Angela Davis, and Shirley Chisholm. 13:13 - Creating sacred spaces: Angela and T. J. discuss the importance of churches creating spaces where people can share their reproductive and faith stories without shame or judgment. 17:31 - Action steps: Angela talks about how churches and communities can take specific actions based on their local needs, such as offering Plan B and other resources. About Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams: Angela is a queer pastor ordained by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) into her call to engage people of faith to speak publicly and politically in support of reproductive health, rights, and justice and LGBTQIA+ equality. Angela holds a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The Center for American Progress named Angela as one of the 22 Faith Leaders to Watch in 2022. Angela learned about faith-based community organizing and building people power to create positive social change from the Industrial Areas Foundation. In her free time, Angela volunteers as a clergy counselor with Faith Aloud Talkline. She finds life in experiencing music, listening to podcasts, exploring creation, and engaging in theological discussions that go off the beaten path. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what we do. We hope that when you come here your life is made more whole through experiences of love and service, spiritual growth, and an open exploration of the divine. Learn more at Make your 2025 pledge here: New sermon every week. Subscribe here: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1stuchurch/ Follow us on Facebook: Watch the livestream on Sundays at 9:30am, 11am, & 7pm CST: Give - your support allows us to transform lives and make UU values real in our community and beyond: https://dallasuu.org/give-now

The Rev. Dr. Allison J. Tanner is a pastor, educator and organizer working for justice and healing in her community. She is the Stephen McNeil Fellow at AFSC, where she organizes the Apartheid-Free Communities platform. She is also the Pastor of Public Witness at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church in Oakland, California. [https://afsc.org/profile/allison-tanner] "The Apartheid-Free network is a coalition of communities who pledge to work together to end Israeli apartheid. This coalition formed in 2022, following the emerging consensus among the international human rights community that Israel's treatment of the Palestinian people amounts to the Crime of Apartheid. Originally created by faith groups in North America, the network currently includes congregations, faith communities, solidarity organizations, non-profits, campus groups, businesses, and more. Centered in North America, we encourage communities throughout the world to join the network. The Apartheid-Free network asks ourselves and our communities to take a renewed public pledge against all forms of racism, bigotry, and oppression, including against racist discrimination, islamophobia, antisemitism, and xenophobia in our own communities. We seek to educate ourselves and our communities about the devastation of Palestinian lives under military occupation, settler colonialism, and apartheid, and about the connections between settler colonialism, racist oppression, and the cult of security in Palestine/Israel, in North America, and throughout the world. Inspired by the anti-Apartheid movement that toppled the Apartheid regime in South Africa, we are building a new anti-apartheid movement and encourage faith communities and all communities of conscience to step away from any and all support to Israeli apartheid, occupation, and settler colonialism.  This coalition is convened by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and has a steering committee that consists of organizations and individuals that includes:  American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Alliance of Baptists Black Christians for Palestine (BC4P) Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT) Episcopal Peace Fellowship – Palestine Israel Network (EPF PIN) Friends of Sabeel North America (FOSNA) Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (IPMN) Mennonite Palestine Israel Network (MennoPIN) Quaker Palestine Israel Network (QPIN) United Church of Christ (UCC) United Methodists for Kairos Response (UMKR) Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians Instagram: @RedLetterXians Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/ 

Dopo il primo incontro dello scorso 27 giugno, che ha visto la presenza online di un centinaio di persone, il gruppo DallapartediAbele, formato da evangelici di diverse denominazioni, organizza un secondo incontro dal titolo “Qualcuno ascolta il mio grido?”  mercoledì 24 luglio alle ore 18,30 su piattaforma Zoom. Ne abbiamo parlato con la pastora Letizia Tomassone, ospite in Voce delle Chiese, che ci ricorda: “Pensiamo che l'unica via per la pace sia quello di sostituire al circuito della vendetta quello del dialogo e della riconciliazione e crediamo che sia necessario analizzare anche le cause di ciò che continua a succedere purtroppo nei territori occupati a Gaza". L'incontro del 24 luglio sarà dedicato ad un approfondimento sulle prese di posizione e le iniziative che il mondo protestante a livello internazionale ha assunto in questi ultimi mesi sul conflitto israelo-palestinese. Ne parleranno Claudio Geymonat, giornalista, redattore di Riforma, e Luciano Kovacs, Middle East and Europe Area Coordinator, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)Durante l'incontro sarà proposta anche l'adesione alla Settimana della pace indetta dal Consiglio ecumenico delle chiese dedicata a Gaza per il mese di settembre.Per collegarsi chiedere il link scrivendo a dallapartediabele@gmail.com.

In this episode, Dr. Laura Sicola and guest Vivian Wesson explore the importance of curiosity over judgment in inclusive conversations, emphasizing the transformative power of small gestures and acts of kindness in creating an inclusive society and highlighting the positive impact of smiles. In this episode you will learn: The surprising relevance of improv skills in leadership The importance of replacing judgment with curiosity The impact of silence on DEI efforts The power of greeting and acknowledging others 24 Hour Challenge: Stop apologizing! Distinguish when situations require a ‘pardon me' rather than a true ‘I'm sorry'.  Empower yourself by changing your language around the situation, and pass it on! Mentioned in the Episode: “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” - Chris Voss About Vivian: A Fordham law school graduate, Vivian currently serves as Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel for The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Headquartered in Philadelphia, the Board of Pensions offers a broad range of benefits to congregations, agencies, and affiliated institutions, serving more than 65,000 members nationally. Prior to joining the Board of Pensions, Vivian held the position of Chief Intellectual Property Counsel of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., for which she worked for over 16 years. Her areas of expertise include intellectual property, software licensing, mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, benefits, corporate governance, reinsurance regulation, records retention, and business entity management. Vivian has authored several articles on social justice issues, including “How AI and Facial Recognition Can Chill Access to Justice,” “Why Facial Recognition Technology is Flawed,” and “Environmental Racism: How Lawyers Can Help Close the Climate Gap.” Aside from her work with the Board of Pensions, Vivian chairs the New York State Bar Association's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and is a member of the Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate. In June 2021, Vivian was appointed as a delegate to NYSBA's House of Delegates. Vivian also serves as a Director of Phillips Exeter Academy's General Alumni Association.   You can connect with Vivian in the following ways: LinkedIn (personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivian-d-wesson-9a71076a/ LinkedIn (business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/board-of-pensions-of-the-presbyterian-church/ You can connect with Dr. Laura Sicola in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Dr. Laura Sicola Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @drlaurasicola Website: https://laurasicola.com Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midday Prayer for Sunday, May 28, 2023PentecostOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 24:1-34Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-9Confession: The Nicene CreedLitany: Glory to GodPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Saturday, May 27, 2023Seventh Saturday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 23:16-27Old Testament: Ezekiel 43:1-12Ancient or Classic Prayer: Gregorian Sacramentery (10th century)Prayer for Various Occasions: After a SuicidePrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Friday, May 26, 2023Seventh Friday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 23:7-15Old Testament: Ezekiel 34:17-31Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on the Liturgy of St. Mark (2nd century)Prayer for Various Occasions: For World ReligionsPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Thursday, May 25, 2023Seventh Thursday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 22:27 - 23:6Old Testament: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 19-32Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on a Prayer of Patrick of Ireland (c. 389-461)Prayer for Various Occasions: For GraduatesPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

To celebrate Episode #99 we "Turn The Tables".Corey Schlosser-Hall & Boston Blake interview Built Not Born podcast host Joe Ciccarone.Corey Schlosser-Hall is the Deputy Executive for Vision, Innovation & Rebuilding at Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). in Washington state and the host of the "On the Verge" Podcast.Boston Blake is a former film and stage actor and host of the "Mythic" Podcast. Boston lives in San Francisco.Connect with Joe Ciccarone:LinkedIn: Joe CiccaroneIG: Joe CiccaroneBlog: www.SalesVibe.netWebsite: www.JoeCiccarone.com"Life is Built, Not Born."Joe Ciccarone

Midday Prayer for Wednesday, May 24, 2023Seventh Wednesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 22:19-26Old Testament: Ezekiel 11:14-25Ancient or Classic Prayer: Attributed to Augustine of Hippo (354-430)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Parent(s) of a Sick ChildPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Tuesday, May 23, 2023Seventh Tuesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 22:1-18Old Testament: Ezekiel 7:10-15, 23b-27Ancient or Classic Prayer: Liturgy of Malabar (5th century)Prayer for Various Occasions: In Abrahamic (Christian, Jewish, Muslim) GatheringsPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Monday, May 22, 2023Seventh Monday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 21:11-28Old Testament: Ezekiel 4:1-17Ancient or Classic Prayer: Westminster Divines (1647)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Refugees and MigrantsPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Sunday, May 21, 2023Seventh Sunday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 21:1-10Old Testament: Ezekiel 3:16-27Confession: The Apostles' CreedAncient or Classic Prayer: Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)Prayer for Various Occasions: For the Right Use of Nature's PowerPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Saturday, May 20, 2023Sixth Saturday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 20:27-31Old Testament: Ezekiel 3:4-17Ancient or Classic Prayer: John Calvin (1509-1564)Prayer for Various Occasions: For a Sick ChildPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Friday, May 19, 2023Sixth Friday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 20:24-26Old Testament: Ezekiel 1:28 - 3:3Ancient or Classic Prayer: Dionysius of Alexandria (d. 264)Prayer for Various Occasions: For the UnemployedPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Thursday, May 18, 2023Ascension Day / Sixth Thursday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 20:18-23Old Testament: Ezekiel 1:1-14, 24-28bLitany: Glory to GodPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Wednesday, May 17, 2023Sixth Wednesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 20:9-17Old Testament: Deuteronomy 19:1-7Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 53-56Ancient or Classic Prayer: Attributed to Francis of Assisi (c. 1181-1226)Prayer for Various Occasions: When Faith Is UncertainPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Reverend Dr. Juan Sarmiento, Executive Presbyter of the San Fernando Presbytery, joins the podcast to talk about his role and perspective on clergy burnout. He also discusses his faith journey and spiritual practices, the challenges of being a clergy member, and the importance of recognizing the value of institutions. The conversation emphasizes the need for humility, openness to new ideas, and respectful dialogue within the church. Juan J. Sarmiento serves as executive presbyter of the San Fernando Presbytery. In his role, Juan provides pastoral and strategic leadership to a growing network of congregations and ministries associated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) in the Northwest region of Los Angeles. Born in Venezuela and ordained in Brazil, he has been in ministry and nonprofit leadership for more than three decades. Juan's graduate studies include programs at Fuller, San Francisco, Columbia, and Louisville theological seminaries. He has been active in helping strengthen church and leadership development movements in four continents. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Midday Prayer for Tuesday, May 16, 2023Sixth Tuesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 20:1-8Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-22Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraph 52Ancient or Classic Prayer: Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801-1890)Prayer for Various Occasions: For FamiliesPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Monday, May 15, 2023Sixth Monday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 19:20-30Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:9-14Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraph 51Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on a prayer from the 1929 Scottish prayer book (Anglican)Prayer for Various Occasions: At the Time of an ElectionPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Sunday, May 14, 2023Sixth Sunday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 19:4-17Old Testament: Deuteronomy 15:1-11Confession: The Nicene CreedAncient or Classic Prayer: Church of Scotland, Book of Common Order (1940), inspired by Augustine, Confessions 1.1Prayer for Various Occasions: For Those in Mental DistressPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Saturday, May 13, 2023Fifth Saturday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 18:30 - 19:3Old Testament: Deuteronomy 32:34-43Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 48-50Ancient or Classic Prayer: Alcuin of Tours (c. 735-804)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Peace in the ChurchPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Friday, May 12, 2023Fifth Friday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 18:19-29Old Testament: Deuteronomy 31:30 - 32:14Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraph 47Ancient or Classic Prayer: Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179)Prayer for Various Occasions: In a Time of International CrisisPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Thursday, May 11, 2023Fifth Thursday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 18:15-18Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:1-13Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraph 46Ancient or Classic Prayer: Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)Prayer for Various Occasions: At a Time of TragedyPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Wednesday, May 10, 2023Fifth Wednesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 18:1-14Old Testament: Jeremiah 32:36-44Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraph 45Ancient or Classic Prayer: Maria Ware (1798)Prayer for Various Occasions: For NaturePrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Tuesday, May 9, 2023Fifth Tuesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 17:25-32Old Testament: Jeremiah 32:16-25Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 43-44Ancient or Classic Prayer: Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)Prayer for Various Occasions: For a Church MeetingPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Monday, May 8, 2023Fifth Monday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 16:24 - 17:24Old Testament: Jeremiah 32:1-15Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 41-42Ancient or Classic Prayer: Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Social JusticePrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Sunday, May 7, 2023Fifth Sunday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 16:1-23Old Testament: Isaiah 32:1-8Confession: The Apostles' CreedAncient or Classic Prayer: Toyohiko Kagawa (1888-1960)Prayer for Various Occasions: Preparation for WorshipPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Saturday, May 6, 2023Fourth Saturday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 15:11-20Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:23-25Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 38-40Ancient or Classic Prayer: John Wallace Suter, Prayers for a New World (1964)Prayer for Various Occasions: Dedication of a ChurchPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Friday, May 5, 2023Fourth Friday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 14:20 - 15:10Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:15-22Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 34-37Ancient or Classic Prayer: Catherine of Siena (1347-1380)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Other ChurchesPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Thursday, May 4, 2023Fourth Thursday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 14:3-19Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:1-14Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 31-33Ancient or Classic Prayer: Clement of Rome (1st century)Prayer for Various Occasions: For HealingPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Wednesday, May 3, 2023Fourth Wednesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 13:1 - 14:2Old Testament: Jeremiah 30:18-22Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 27-30Ancient or Classic Prayer: Archbishop William TemplePrayer for Various Occasions: For One in Emotional DistressPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Tuesday, May 2, 2023Fourth Tuesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 11:29 - 12:18Old Testament: Jeremiah 30:10-17Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 24-26Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on a prayer of Clement of Rome (1st century)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Pastors and Others Giving SupportPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Monday, May 1, 2023Fourth Monday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 11:7-28Old Testament: Jeremiah 30:1-9Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 20-23Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on the Gelasian Liturgy (8th century); Church of Scotland Book of Common Order (1874) and Presbyterian Book of Common Worship (1906)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Ministers of Word and SacramentPrayerThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Sunday, April 30, 2023Fourth Sunday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 11:1-6Old Testament: Genesis 18:22-33Confession: The Nicene CreedAncient or Classic Prayer: Martin Luther (1483-1546)Prayer for Various Occasions: For the OppressedThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Saturday, April 29, 2023Third Saturday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 10:26-31Old Testament: Daniel 6:16-28Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 15-19Ancient or Classic Prayer: John Wesley (1703-1791)Prayer for Various Occasions: Prayer for Elders and Other Worship LeadersCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Friday, April 28, 2023Third Friday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 10:19-25Old Testament: Daniel 6:1-15Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 12-14Ancient or Classic Prayer: Patrick of Ireland (c. 189-461)Prayer for Various Occasions: Prayer for Elders and Other Worship LeadersCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Thursday, April 27, 2023Third Thursday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 10:6-18Old Testament: Daniel 5:13-30Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 8-11Ancient or Classic Prayer: Attributed to Teresa of Lisieux (1873-1897)Prayer for Various Occasions: At the Reception of a Candidate under CareCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Wednesday, April 26, 2023Third Wednesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 9:17 - 10:5Old Testament: Daniel 5:1-12Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 5-7Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on a prayer of Augustine of Hippo (354-430)Prayer for Various Occasions: At a BirthdayCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Tuesday, April 25, 2023Third Tuesday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 9:10-16Old Testament: Daniel 4:28-37Confession: The Confession of 1967: paragraphs 1-4Ancient or Classic Prayer: Based on a prayer of Jerome (c. 342-420)Prayer for Various Occasions: Thanksgiving for Faithful ServiceCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Monday, April 24, 2023Third Monday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 9:1-9Old Testament: Daniel 4:19-27Confession: The Confession of 1967: IntroductionAncient or Classic Prayer: Ambrose of Milan (c. 339-397)Prayer for Various Occasions: For Ruling Elders in the ChurchCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

Midday Prayer for Sunday, April 23, 2023Third Sunday of EasterOpening SentencesApocrypha: Sirach 8:1-19Old Testament: Daniel 4:1-18Confession: The Apostles' CreedAncient or Classic Prayer: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)Prayer for Various Occasions: Prayer for ChoirsCollectThe Lord's Prayer ("debts")DismissalThis service is adapted from The Book of Common Worship: Daily Prayer, copyright (c) 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. Scripture quotations (except the Psalms and Canticles) are from the New Revised Standard Version - Updated Edition, copyright (c) 2021 by the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The Confessions are from The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Part I: The Book of Confessions, published by the Office of the General Assembly, copyright (c) 2016.  "Aleluya" music by JosepMonter from Pixabay. Candle image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay. An introduction to Daily Prayer is available here. 

It's Tuesday, March 28th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Gunwoman kills 3 kids and 3 adults at Christian school This may be the first instance of an attack on a Christian school in U.S. history. Yesterday morning, a young woman entered Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee armed with two military-type rifles and a handgun, killing three staff members and three children, reports The Christian Post.  The K-6 school is operated by Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA). According to police reports, the 28-year-old woman was attempting to change herself into a male, and preferred “he/him” pronouns. Now identified as Audrey Elizabeth Hale, she was a former student at the Christian school. Hale entered the school around 10:13 am, and within 14 minutes, she was fatally shot by a team of five police officers. An FBI study of these rampages found that nine out of 250 involve female perpetrators. In Matthew 15:19-20, Jesus tells us “Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries … These are the things which defile a man [or a woman].” 80,000 Israelis protest Netanyahu's judicial restructure Over the weekend, 80,000 citizens hit the streets in Israel, protesting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to restructure the nation's judiciary, reports CBS News. A nationwide strike kicked in yesterday. At issue appears to be the anti-Palestinian, anti-LHBTQ, and pro-gun positions taken by some of the conservative government.   The controversial legislation has been put on hold until the next legislative term following Passover observance in April.  Russia to place nuclear weapons on Ukraine's northern border Over the weekend, Russia announced it will be stationing nuclear weapons in Belarus, located on Ukraine's northern border, reports Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will place nuclear-armed, hypersonic Iskander missiles north of Kiev. In addition, those Leopard tanks, promised by the German government to aid Ukraine, have been delivered to Kiev, as confirmed by TASS, the Russian news agency.  Proverbs 21:1 says, “The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water, He turns it wherever He will.” Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) supports disfiguring trans surgeries for kids The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging Kentucky Democrat Governor Andy Beshear to veto a bill that would protect children from body-mutilating gender surgeries. An official letter from the stated clerk of the denomination affirmed that “The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) strongly affirms the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender people.” Chick-fil-A tops most profitable restaurant list QSR Magazine has released its latest list of most profitable fast food restaurants in the U.S.   Once again, Chick-fil-A tops the list with annual average receipts of $6,100,000 per store.  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts comes in second place with $4,000,000. In and Out and McDonalds come in at third and fourth place. There are 2,732 Chick-fil-A stores. That compares to 12,775 McDonald's.  The largest restaurants in the U.S., by total sales, are McDonalds with $46 billion of annual income, Starbucks with $24 billion, and Chick-fil-A with $16.7 billion of annual income.   Chick-fil-A and In and Out comprise two of the top four most profitable restaurant chains in the U.S. — and both have a reputation of holding to Christian values.  Chick-fil-A is closed on the Lord's Day for family and worship.  And In and Out features Scripture verses on their packaging. Christian weatherman prays on air And finally, you gotta hear this folks. Coming back to that monster tornado that took down Amory, Mississippi last week. A local meteorologist, Matt Laubhan, was warning the town of the imminent approach of the cataclysm. And then, Matt prayed on air that Jesus would help the people of the town. Listen. LAUBHAN: “So Amory, [Tennessee], we need to be in our tornado safe place. We got a new scan coming in here as we speak. Oh man. Like north side of Amory, this is coming in. Oh man. Dear Jesus, please help them. Amen. Okay, so.” Samaritan's Purse has set up two U.S. Disaster Relief units—in Rolling Fork and in Amory.  To help with the relief fund, just go to SamaritansPurse.org. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, March 28th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This week we talk about the Oscars and the devastating anti-Drag and anti-Trans laws that are spreading across our country. Question of the Week:How do you know when God is answering your prayers?Special Guests:Dr. William Yoo, Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History, Columbia Theological SeminaryGuest Question:What is the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s complicity and historical role in perpetuating slavery and racism? How do we acknowledge it and work towards a just, equitable future, especially as we think about things like reparations? What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian ChurchFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

Three friends: Kara, Rola, and Kirt spend some time talking about how they have deconstructed the ideas they grew up with around God, the body, and sex. Rola is a Presbyterian pastor from Lebanon who talks about what it was like growing up in a culture that cries when a girl is born, and how she has transformed her view on her body and worth. Kirt shares what it was like growing up in an Evangelical church, then becoming a pastor in that denomination and how he experienced a sense of distrust and was unable to recognize his own needs and wants.  Rola Al Ashkar is a pastor, yogi, dancer, community organizer, and nature enthusiast from Lebanon. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a liberal and progressive denomination. Rola is a certified yoga instructor (RYT 200) and the founder and organizer of ἴama yoga, a free yoga community that meets in the courtyard of Westminster Presbyterian Church, in downtown Sacramento, where she also serves as Ministry Assistant. Rola believes that emotional, physical and spiritual health are tied together. Her hope is to make yoga accessible for everyone, and to offer through this practice healing and wholeness, in body, mind and spirit. Learn more at www.iamayoga.com Kirt Lewis is passionate about emotional health, sexuality, environmentalism, and advancing economic equality and human rights for historically oppressed, predominantly minority communities. After leaving the church and ministry in 2017, Kirt has been engaged in conversations and passion projects centered on advancing the cause of recovery from religious trauma. Professionally, he works for International Rescue Committee, a secular humanitarian organization on a special project with the City of Sacramento that provides free professional, personal financial coaching to low to moderate income residents. Most importantly, he is learning to love and grow up into his authentic self along with his two beautiful daughters, girlfriend and warm but moderately crazy cat. Learn more at www.kirtelewis.com  *In this episode Kara uses the word homosexual but understands the proper terminology is gay.