Podcasts about Promise Keepers

In this Summer Nights message, Pastor Damien brings a powerful word titled “Prepared for the Promises” from Joshua 3. Before Israel stepped into the Promised Land, God first prepared their hearts. This message reminds us that God's promises are not just about what we receive, but about who we become in the process. Pastor Damien encourages us to trust God in the waiting, follow His presence, embrace sanctification, and allow the Lord to prepare us for what He has promised. If you are in a season of transition, waiting, or believing God for what is next, this message will encourage you to keep trusting the Promise Keeper. Thank you for listening! Stay connected with Central Valley Church and continue walking closer with Jesus this week.

In this week's session of our Hebrews Bible study series, we dive deep into Hebrews 8 to explore the profound truth of "A Better Covenant." By examining the historical backdrop of the Mosaic Covenant (also known as The Law or the Old Covenant)—including its conditional "if/then" nature and the tragic historical realities of the Assyrian and Babylonian exiles—we discover exactly why a New Covenant was necessary (and planned). We unpack God's direct promise from Jeremiah 31 to write His law not on cold stone tablets, but directly onto our hearts and minds through a ministry built entirely on grace.We also tackle a vital theological question relevant to every believer today: Is God done with the Jewish people? Through anchor scriptures like Romans 11 and Zechariah 12, we confront "replacement theology" head-on, proving that our security in salvation is fundamentally locked to the character of an unchanging Promise-Keeper whose covenants are forever. Finally, we close with a powerful shift in application: moving away from exhausting, performance-based religion and into a heart-driven relationship where we obey God not to earn His favor, but as a grateful response to the love He first showed us at the cross. Grab your Bible, dig deep into the Word with us, and see how the finished work of Christ changes everything!Teaching Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1goT0rN6WVNIBXJrDJ6UR_0xFj187yEt0SsF6bYSQqvU/edit?usp=sharingFind out more at: ironsheep.org

Pastor Skip shares why you can trust God's promises even when life feels uncertain—and how faith grows when you remember that God always keeps His word.

Today on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Pastor Skip shares why you can trust God's promises even when life feels uncertain—and how faith grows when you remember that God always keeps His word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29?v=20251111

Pastor Skip shows you why God's promises always have a purpose and a timeline—and how you can trust Him to bring them to completion.

What does it actually mean to be a male disciple of Jesus? And why does so much of what gets called "biblical masculinity" look more like cultural bravado than anything Jesus modeled or taught? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kutter Callaway, associate professor of theology and psychology at Fuller Seminary and author of Theology for Psychology and Counseling, to dig into those questions. We talk through how we got here, because this didn't just appear out of nowhere. There's a history, a response to the feminist movement, the Promise Keepers era, and now a political and technological moment that's made a certain vision of masculinity almost impossible to avoid. The tragedy is that the answer to real male loneliness has been, in so many corners of the church, a kind of machismo that has very little to do with the Jesus of the Gospels. We get into how certain exegetes have tried to make Jesus a model of masculine strength in ways the text doesn't support, the structural inconsistencies in how the SBC has applied its ecclesiology, and why discipleship, not dominance, is the frame we actually need. Kutter's closing point, that we need to ask not "what's wrong with you" but "what happened to you," is something worth sitting with. Check out Kutter's work at kuttercallaway.com and his Substack, The Wrong Kind of Christian, at kuttercallaway.substack.com. Get early access and a bonus with a Patreon membership. Subscribe to our YouTube channel To read James's article on this topic, check out his author page on Christianity.com.

Our faith is made strong by the Promise Keeper. Scripture: Hebrews 11

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June 1, 2026 Num 26:1-37; Ps. 60:6-12; Prov. 16:14-15; Luke 2:21-35

Guest: Sid Overton, Esq. | Host: Julian Gibb Sid Overton, Co-Founder of Promise Keepers, describes how we should take reassonable risks. Becoming genuine followers of Christ; living as "real" everyday of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this "How-To" episode we will address how to stand on the promises of  God.  How can you find and know what God's promises are in the Bible and specifically for you in your life?  How can you discern God's voice and messages from the enemy's or your own so you are more aware of being led astray?   How do you find the conditions of God's promises for you, so you know exactly what your part is to play in manifesting them?  And, How do you cooperate with God to do your part of God's will for you?  Dr. Patty shares some practical tips that will help you pass the tests during your waiting season so you can keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and not on worldly limitations.  Jesus shares an honest and convicting message about what this issue looks like from His perspective and tells us exactly what we need to do to stand on His promises.   Jesus will show you some personal promises He has for you, and He clarifies the conditions you need to meet to receive them in your experience activation with Him.   Links referenced in this episode: New to the Podcast?  Check out the Trailer Episode for the Biblical Foundation for Experiencing Jesus!  https://PattyEJ.Podbean.com/e/trailer-episode-experience-jesus-with-dr-patty-sadallah   The Special Place Encounter Exercise   https://bit.ly/3cEkYBC   How to Partner with God for Healing https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-partner-with-God-for-healing   Cooperating with God's Timing for His Promises  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/cooperating-with-Gods-timing-for-his-promises   Understanding your Promise Land https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/understanind-your-promise-land   How to Cooperate with the Promise Keeper  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-cooperate-with-the-promise-keeper   How to Encounter the HEALING of God:  Experience Jesus Book 2  https://PattySadallah.com/Experience-Jesus/   Check out the NEW Spirit Life Journey App.  Click on the QR Code to play around with it or search Spirit Life Journey in your Google Play or Apple App stores! Get Two-Free Chapters of the Experience Jesus Series Free Gift - Patty Sadallah     Check out all of Dr. Patty's books, journals, and downloadable resources at her bookstore, and don't forget to use the code EJPOD to receive 10% off everything, even the things on sale.  https://PattySadallah.com/shop/   And please make sure you share this podcast and share how you were blessed by this episode by commenting below!  THANKS!  

This week On In The Market with Janet Parshall we took a deep dive into the latest Planned Parenthood report and why a well-known university tried to stop Promise Keepers. We took another radio trip down under to hear from our favorite Scottish apologist David Robertson as he shared his thoughts on King Charles’ speech to Congress and the dangerous rise of cultural Marxism. Christian financial advisor Bethany Frymire explained the importance of applying biblical principles to our financial planning. NFL great Ben Watson challenged us to keep fighting for the pre-born in a post-Roe world, especially in black and other marginalized communities. Join us as we examine more of the headlines of the week through the lens of God’s unchanging word.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Pastor Abraham leads us through a passage on Go'd enduring presence and faithfulness. He will never leave us, nor will he ever forsake us.

This hour, we look at some of the stories making headlines before catching up with Dr. Michael New. He has done some analysis on Planned Parenthood’s latest report that shows, once again, Planned Parenthood performs more abortions, receives more taxpayer dollars, and delivered decreased several health services. Then, Then, a viral Instagram message from Shane Winnings, CEO of Promise Keepers, is gaining traction online, but it comes as his scheduled campus event at the University of Connecticut was abruptly canceled without a clear explanation, raising fresh concerns about viewpoint discrimination and free speech on college campuses. Join us to learn more.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan #Podcast. Today our guest is Dr. Raleigh Washington - is - a prominent Christian leader, author, and reconciliation expert known as the President and CEO of Awakening the Voice of Truth. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Bronze Star recipient, he is a former Promise Keepers executive, pastor, and co-author of Breaking Down Walls. I am  Virginia Prodan  — #international #humanrights #attorney, #keynote #speaker, #author of *Saving My Assassin*, and survivor of socialist #Romania. I know firsthand the price of freedom, the power of faith, and the courage it takes to stand for truth in the face of opposition. On this channel, you'll find weekly episodes that inspire and equip you to: - Strengthen your #Christian #faith and live with bold #courage - Defend #freedom and #values in an increasingly hostile culture - Learn powerful lessons from history—especially from life under socialism - Discover your God-given purpose and calling - Lead with conviction at home, in the church, and in society Whether you're searching for encouragement, answers to cultural challenges, or practical steps to live boldly in your faith, this channel will equip you to stand strong. Subscribe for free to Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan  #Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kHPeoAgbkAHCg2C6RApEZ - hear encouraging & inspiring messages.

Has God replaced Israel, or do His promises still stand today? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Kenneth Copeland and Mike Evans examine what the Bible says about Israel and why God's covenant remains unbroken. They explore how understanding Scripture strengthens faith in God's character as a Promise Keeper. Watch as they unpack the truth of Romans 11 and why it matters for believers today.

Has God replaced Israel, or do His promises still stand today? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Kenneth Copeland and Mike Evans examine what the Bible says about Israel and why God's covenant remains unbroken. They explore how understanding Scripture strengthens faith in God's character as a Promise Keeper. Watch as they unpack the truth of Romans 11 and why it matters for believers today.

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Pastor Mike explores the profound contrast between the broken oaths of human leaders and the unwavering faithfulness of God. Using Luke 12 as a guide, he delves into the specific promises of Jesus, emphasizing the "eternal perspective" that should guide a believer’s life on earth. The discussion centers on the "warm encouragement" found in Jesus' promise to acknowledge His followers before the angels and the Father, an assurance meant to provide comfort and courage in the face of persecution and daily hardships. Mike concludes that while the world is "littered" with failed vows, every promise of God finds its certain "Yes" in the Lord Jesus Christ. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRjVIa6RuVM  No Compromise Radio “Always biblical, always provocative, always in that order.” Video Episode 59: “The Promise Keeper" Hosts: Pastor Mike Abendroth (Pastor & Author) Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)

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In this "How-to" and "Identity" episode, we will take a deep dive look at love, and mercy, and how they are connected to the promises of God.  How can you cooperate with the Promise Keeper?  What promises given in the Bible has God already fulfilled?  What do mercy and love have to do with God's promise-keeping nature?  How can you find promises related to your needs in the Bible?  What is required from you to activate those promises in your life?  How can you pray in agreement with God's promises to see miraculous results? Jesus clarifies how it works and walks you through that process for an issue in your own life in your Experience Jesus time with Him. Links referenced in this episode: New to the Podcast?  Check out the Trailer Episode for the Biblical Foundation for Experiencing Jesus!  https://PattyEJ.Podbean.com/e/trailer-episode-experience-jesus-with-dr-patty-sadallah   The Special Place Encounter Exercise   https://tinyurl.com/j742vpz4   Prophetic Proof by Echoing Praise  https://youtu.be/QbwwhkIP-hQ   The Probability of Jesus fulfilling Old Testament Prophesies   https://youtu.be/2WDOOt4qZL0   Other Recommended Episodes on this Topic Agreeing with God's Promises for you https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/agreeing-the-gods-promises-for-you/   Cooperating with God's Timing for His Promises https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/cooperating-with-gods-timing-for-his-promises/   Occupying your Promised Land  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/occupying-your-promised-land/   How to Pull Down the Promises of God for You https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-pull-down-the-promises-of-god-in-your-life/   Learn how to find God's Names,  Promises and How to Pray them into your Life with the Encountering God Toolbox  The Encountering God Toolbox - Patty Sadallah     How to Live a Worry-Free Life:  Just Ask Jesus Book 1  https://pattysadallah.com/product/how-to-live-a-worry-free-life-just-ask-jesus-book-1/   Check out the NEW Spirit Life Journey App.  Click on the QR Code to play around with it.   Get Two Free Chapters of the Experience Jesus Book Series  https://pattysadallah.com/free-gift/     Check out all of Dr. Patty's books, journals, and downloadable resources at her bookstore, and don't forget to use the code EJPOD to receive 10% off everything, even the things on sale.  https://PattySadallah.com/shop/  

When you're tempted to doubt God, consider how He's already kept His promises.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/todayssinglechristianSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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God's activity does not rest on man's performance but on God's promise.

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Host Darryl Anderson introduces a new episode of Man to Man 360 to explain his broader men's ministry work, including The Man Cave and AMG - Ambassador Media Group audio branding heard on radio and podcast. He defines men's ministry from a national perspective, citing organizations and common focuses like discipleship, mentoring, networking, events, and resources, and connects discipleship to biblical examples of leaders with disciples. Anderson describes The Man Cave as a monthly discipleship gathering built on five pillars: praise and worship, intercession, competition, teaching the Word, and fellowship with themed food to build connections and “iron sharpens iron” relationships. He casts vision to partner with churches and leaders—locally and globally, including past work in the Central African Republic—to help start or strengthen men's ministries, and invites viewers to connect via man2man360.com or ambassador-mediagroup.com for ministry partnership or podcast production.Show is Recorded, Edited and Produced by Darryl D Anderson of Ambassador Media GroupVoiceOvers by Christopher BellIntro Theme Song Edited by Darryl Anderson (AMG) and Mixed by Damion Hill of E-Mix OnlineVISIT OUR WEBSITE for Man2Man 360PLEASE SUBSCRIBE YouTube Page: youtube.com/@man2man360Facebook Page:  Facebook.com/Man2Man360Podcasts drop every Saturday at 9am EST.Full Episode Youtube drops every Saturday 8PM ESTLicensed to use song:Tough Kid https://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/tough-kidIt's Raining Againhttps://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/it-s-raining-againSFX - https://musicradiocreative.com/Try our NEW Fan Mail experience and send us a Text Message from HERE!

God has promises for you. His word is full of promises over your life. But have you read his word to know his promises? Is it important to know God's promises for you? Absolutely. But it can't stop there. This has to go beyond just knowing. Now, you step into believing his promises. Trusting his […]

In this episode of the Lesson In Everyday Podcast, LA shares a heartfelt reminder many of us need to hear:God does not need your help being God.We declare that He is Savior, Healer, Provider, Redeemer, Promise Keeper — yet we still worry, force outcomes, and try to control the process. But what if our exhaustion isn't from the battle… it's from trying to carry what He already conquered?This episode is an invitation to:• Release control• Break agreement with anxiety• Stop interrupting the process• Clean the inner room• Choose surrender over strivingIf you've been emotionally tired, spiritually stretched, or mentally overwhelmed — this conversation will realign your heart and remind you that peace comes when you step out of God's way.You don't have to fix it.You don't have to force it.You just have to trust Him.Take a deep breath.Let God be God.—LaToya JacksonFounder, Lesson In Everydayblogs:https://bluetbutterfly.wordpress.com/2026/02/12/never-desire-to-take-your-place/https://lessonineveryday.com/explore-inspiring-blogs/f/lord-i-don%E2%80%99t-want-to-take-your-place

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By their disobedience, Adam and Eve cast the whole human race into sin and misery. Yet even after their fall, God gave them a promise of future redemption. Today, R.C. Sproul considers God's grace in the garden of Eden. Get R.C. Sproul's book The Promises of God, plus digital access to his video teaching series The Promise Keeper and accompanying study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4576/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Are you subscribed to Renewing Your Mind on YouTube? Subscribe today and turn on notifications to receive each day's episode: https://www.youtube.com/@rymradio   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   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

All that Adam lost by breaking the creation covenant has been gained for us by Christ in the new covenant. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the effects of Adam's sin on mankind and reveals our only hope in a fallen world. Get R.C. Sproul's book The Promises of God, plus digital access to his video teaching series The Promise Keeper and accompanying study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4576/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   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

In the covenant of creation, Adam was more than an individual before God. He also stood a representative of the entire human race. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the implications that this covenant has for all people today. Get R.C. Sproul's book The Promises of God, plus digital access to his video teaching series The Promise Keeper and accompanying study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4576/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   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

The history of redemption is shaped by the covenants that God has made. But what is a covenant? Today, R.C. Sproul delves into these biblical promises and considers what they reveal about the Lord's faithfulness to His people. Get R.C. Sproul's book The Promises of God, plus digital access to his video teaching series The Promise Keeper and accompanying study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4576/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   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

Episode 2.77How does God give victory—and what happens when His people forget who the battle belongs to?In this episode, Michael and Zach walk through Joshua 5:13–12:24, the heart of Israel's conquest of the Promised Land. Beginning with Joshua's encounter with the Commander of the LORD's army, the episode makes a crucial point: Joshua never wins by strategy or strength—God fights for His people.From the fall of Jericho to the defeat at Ai, the text shows that victory depends on obedience and dependence, not confidence or cleverness. The sin of Achan reveals the seriousness of God's holiness and the corporate weight of covenant faithfulness. The covenant renewal at Mount Ebal reminds listeners that conquest is never separated from worship and God's Word.The episode also addresses difficult questions—divine judgment, total warfare, archaeology, and the justice of God—while keeping the focus where Joshua does: Yahweh as Divine Warrior, Judge, and Promise-Keeper. Even as Israel “takes the land,” the book makes clear that the victory is partial, pointing forward to a greater rest still to come.Joshua isn't about how great Israel was—it's about how faithful God is, even when His people stumble.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/RSksvCyu3zMMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

God's plan of salvation didn't originate in Israel, or even in the garden of Eden, but in eternity itself. Today, R.C. Sproul discusses the covenant made by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit before time began. Get R.C. Sproul's book The Promises of God, plus digital access to his video teaching series The Promise Keeper and accompanying study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4576/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   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

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Trusting God rarely comes with all the details upfront, and Mary’s story reminds us just how costly obedience can be. Faced with fear, uncertainty, and the very real possibility of public shame, Mary chose surrender over self-protection. Her response shows that trusting God doesn’t mean understanding everything—it means believing He is good even when the path forward feels risky and unclear. Highlights Mary’s calling disrupted her plans, reputation, and future Obedience often requires surrender before clarity arrives Trust means saying yes even when the cost feels heavy Mary praised God in the middle of uncertainty, not after it passed God’s plans may not align with our expectations, but they are always purposeful Surrender positions us to participate in what God is doing, not just observe it Faith grows when we value God’s will over our comfort Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: How Mary’s Surrender Teaches Us to Trust By Hannah Benson Bible Reading:“And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” - Luke 1:46-49 ESV Have we ever stopped to consider how Mary may’ve felt when the angel Gabriel visited her? She was just a young girl, newly betrothed to Joseph. While the Bible doesn’t share with us her exact age, scholars speculate she may have been as young as 14. Now consider the fear that likely coursed through her veins when Gabriel delivered the news that she, an unmarried virgin, would bear a son. How scandalous! Perhaps questions ravaged through her mind: What would people think? No one would believe her if she told them the truth. With a pregnancy outside of marriage, the townspeople would stone her. And Joseph? Would he believe her? If he didn’t, surely he’d feel betrayed. Instead of arguing or begging the Lord to choose someone else, Mary simply asked, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” (v. 34). Though the plan didn’t make sense to her, she chose to swallow her fears. Hard. As Luke writes in verse 38, Mary humbly responds: “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”. And the angel departed from her.” Sometimes, I wonder if Mary knew the full implications of what she was saying yes to. Surely, the possibility of public shame and stoning crossed her mind. But whether she understood the full danger or not, Mary surrendered her future as Joseph’s wife, her reputation, and even her life to the Lord. Despite the danger, she chose to sing the praises of the Lord, saying “my soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (v. 47). The Magnificat, as it’s often called, is the cry of Mary’s heart as she soaked in the goodness of God and shared how “he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name” (v. 49). Now, none of us has been asked to carry the Son of God inside of us the same way Mary did, but we have been asked to carry Him in our hearts. And following God does come at a cost. Are we willing to risk everything? To praise God no matter what? To surrender our future, whatever that looks like? To surrender our reputation and even our very life itself? Mary was willing. Did she know exactly why the Son of God came into the world? Perhaps, like the rest of the Israelites, she anticipated a Messiah who would rescue God’s people from their physical enemies. In this case, the Roman Empire. She didn’t need to fully understand why. Instead, she chose to embrace God’s plan, surrendering and yielding to His sovereignty even if it cost her. Intersecting Faith & Life: What may God be calling you to today? How might He want you to share the love of Jesus Christ with others? Are we willing to step out of our comfort zone even when it’s uncomfortable, to surrender and submit to His plan, and trust His promises? To long for the Giver more than the gift, the Promise-Keeper more than the promise itself? If we read the other Gospel accounts of Jesus’s birth, we know Joseph contemplated divorcing Mary (Matthew 1:19). Being a just man, he didn’t want to put her to shame. But before he could, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and told him not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife and that the child was from the Holy Spirit (v. 20). God will always take care of each of us. When we walk in obedience, even when it looks impossible, or we may lose something we hold dear, we choose to walk in that obedience anyway. It doesn’t mean things will always turn out the way we want. Pain is a funny thing: it can either push us further from God or pull us closer to Him, depending on how we choose to respond. Mary could’ve never foreseen the plans God had for her or the role she would’ve ultimately played in bringing God’s Son into the world. Had she resisted, God’s plans still would’ve prevailed. Perhaps he would’ve chosen someone else for the task. But then Mary would’ve missed out on an amazing opportunity to be part of what God was doing. Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV) says, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” When we face the unknown, we must remember we are not trusting what we can see, but in the One Who sees all things, Whose wisdom transcends our limited view and Whose thoughts are not our thoughts, and whose ways are higher than our ways. Do you think anyone ever imagined He would send the Messiah born miraculously through a virgin? Do you think anyone ever imagined that Jesus Christ would come to save us, not as a war hero but as a humble carpenter who would grow up and take the punishment we deserved by dying on the cross in our place? Pray with me: Dear Father God, sometimes I struggle to trust You. Please help me to learn from Mary’s surrender, to trust You, and to walk in obedience even if it looks like I may lose something else I hold dear. I know Your plans are higher than my own (Isaiah 55). Thank You for Your great, indescribable love for me! In Jesus’s Name, Amen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What do you do after the rebuilding is finished — but you still feel spiritually empty? In week seven of From the Ground Up, Pastor David Gaunt takes us through Nehemiah 7–9, where God shows that restoring walls was never the end goal — restoring hearts was.  Through genealogies, worship, repentance, and revival, we see that God is the Promise Keeper who rebuilds more than structures… He rebuilds people. If you've ever felt discouraged, spiritually dry, or unsure of what God is doing in your life, this message will remind you: the God who rebuilds walls also restores hearts. - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give  - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

In today’s episode, Ken Harrison, author, speaker, CEO of WaterStone, and Chairman of Promise Keepers, joins Dr. Zach to cast a compelling vision for biblical manhood. In a generation confused about masculinity, Ken calls men back to strength, responsibility, humility, and mission. This episode is a rallying cry for men who want to live with clarity and conviction. Ken expands on the idea that men are called to be “servant kings” which are leaders who protect, serve, and sacrifice like Christ. He discusses the crisis of masculinity and fatherlessness in today’s culture, how men can lead with integrity without drifting into authoritarianism, the necessity of friendships and accountability, and the spiritual disciplines that keep a man grounded in his God-given identity and purpose. Visit Ken’s Website: https://kenrharrison.com/ Find Out More About WaterStone: https://waterstone.org/about/ Find Out More About Promise Keepers: https://promisekeepers.org/ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.