Podcasts about Pulpit

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick fires up a Perdomo Lot 23 Sungrown and answers a few listener calls from the Ask the Pulpit Hotline. We discuss an idea for a video smoke-along with listeners and we get some more information on the Golden Gate Bridge and the weight of the paint on it.  During the Villiger Entertainment Report, Nick has very different shows he's been watching. And we hear a bit about a very familiar individual and barely scratch the surface of the good works he did in life during the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

(Genesis 15:6) Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? The result of having faith in God far exceeds the finest riches this world has to offer. Join us for today's edition of The Weekend Pulpit as we dig into a renowned verse that summarizes the entire Christian life. If you want to know more about salvation or if you have just trusted Christ, visit https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by his dad, Jim, to discuss his recent trip to Yellowstone. Find out all of the places he visited and animals he saw during his trip while the guys enjoy the League of Fat Bastards Serie L robusto.  Also, learn Jim's thoughts on Nick's recent lottery episode and some of the things he'd do with the money.  And we discuss a famous cigar shop that is closing its doors in October. Find out what movies we've been watching in the Villiger Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who turned his attempted suicide into a crusade to help others value life in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Visible Wounds (Blessing in the Torture) From Wurmbrand’s book, Sermons in Solitary Confinement… https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/pdfs/ssc-english.pdf School Bus Rollover Accident This was in Minco, OK, just 3 miles from where my daughter and I almost died in an accident last March! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZAs1YfT_hc Bee Attack in the Jungle of Peru Please stop and pray. While our intern was cutting the lawn, he hit a bees’ nest. They swarmed into the cage where Sasha and her puppies were. In trying to protect her pups, Sasha was stung too many times, and is already gone We were all stung trying to rescue them, but especially Buddy. The puppies are crying, covered in stingers, and now left without their mother. It’s such a heartbreaking situation—please pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and wisdom as we walk through this. (Buddy Fitzgerald Family in Puerto Maldonado) https://www.facebook.com/buddynloren.fitzgerald Also, the prayer requests I made last week are still ongoing… Pray for Brother Daniel (Courney) who has been deported from Nepal. Last I heard, his wife and youngest are still waiting for paperwork for their flight to the USA. Pray for our Missionary Friends in China (lost job, flooding, electrical issues, children, etc) I rarely mention money, but you can give to help the missionary friends I just mentioned by scrolling down to the link on our ministry website, PrayforChina.us. (Or email me to ask for other giving methods) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Alan Swinson shares about his life from a troubled youth to becoming the new preaching minister at Tyro, KS Christian Church. Alan shares his conversion story, struggles with addiction, family challenges, and the winding path that led him into ministry. The episode highlights themes of redemption, discipleship, vocational calling, and the practical realities of serving in both large and small church settings.

This time Tenea and Kelsey cover a somewhat exotic flower, at least for us in the west! We are talking about a unique wildflower called Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) that is also known as Brown Dragon or Bog Turnip! This flower is common in wet shaded areas in eastern North America. Join us and the podcasting dogs and find out how it becomes Jill-in-the-pulpit.Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast!Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspodemail: ⁠⁠wildforwildflowerspod@gmail.com⁠⁠Reddit: Wild for WildflowersJoin our facebook community: Wild for WildlfowersCheck out Nicole's music on Bandcamp ⁠⁠nforeman.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ if you like the theme music!And don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!Pollinator: fungus gnatskey terms: gender diphasy

Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Visible Wounds (Blessing in the Torture) From Wurmbrand’s book, Sermons in Solitary Confinement… https://richardwurmbrandfoundation.com/pdfs/ssc-english.pdf School Bus Rollover Accident This was in Minco, OK, just 3 miles from where my daughter and I almost died in an accident last March! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZAs1YfT_hc Bee Attack in the Jungle of Peru Please stop and pray. While our intern was cutting the lawn, he hit a bees’ nest. They swarmed into the cage where Sasha and her puppies were. In trying to protect her pups, Sasha was stung too many times, and is already gone We were all stung trying to rescue them, but especially Buddy. The puppies are crying, covered in stingers, and now left without their mother. It’s such a heartbreaking situation—please pray for God’s mercy, comfort, and wisdom as we walk through this. (Buddy Fitzgerald Family in Puerto Maldonado) https://www.facebook.com/buddynloren.fitzgerald Also, the prayer requests I made last week are still ongoing… Pray for Brother Daniel (Courney) who has been deported from Nepal. Last I heard, his wife and youngest are still waiting for paperwork for their flight to the USA. Pray for our Missionary Friends in China (lost job, flooding, electrical issues, children, etc) I rarely mention money, but you can give to help the missionary friends I just mentioned by scrolling down to the link on our ministry website, PrayforChina.us. (Or email me to ask for other giving methods) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, with all of the talk about the huge Powerball jackpot, Nick fires up a Davidoff Nicaragua and answers that question that we're sure was discussed in a number of cigar lounges last weekend... "What would you do if you won the lottery?" Nick goes deep into the first steps he'd take, some items on his must do list, and some dream items he'd like to accomplish.  What would you do if you hit the lottery? Call the Ask the Pulpit hotline at (863)874-0000 and tell us! Find out what Nick has been watching lately in the Villiger Entertainment Report. And learn about a man who took his lottery winnings and enhanced the arts in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars  

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day's Gospel Lesson.  He says that we are called to practice ourfaith daily to be closer to God.Send comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com.

Cristian Farias, legal journalist who writes for Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and other publications, and the host of The Bully's Pulpit, a podcast of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, talks about the many legal issues the Trump administration is running into, related to sending the National Guard in to LA and DC, deportations and more.

Cristian Farias, legal journalist who writes for Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and other publications, and the host of The Bully's Pulpit, a podcast of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, talks about the many legal issues the Trump administration is running into, related to sending the National Guard in to LA and DC, deportations and more. 

Is it really important that we know about Epstein? There is one way to die. The Bible bleeds red. Who will be responsible for opening the files?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Are you a believer? Every good thing God does starts when you believe on His Son for salvation. To have faith in Jesus means more than giving mental ascent to Him. Biblical faith can be described as a definite dependence on Christ. Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 

Is this your city? You will know them by their votes. Watch out for the double-minded. Should we bring it up for a vote in the church?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick takes listener calls in another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time you'll hear more about wild chickens, some about PulpitFest, a bit of backstory on an old show character, and lots more.  Nick also fields a question from a listener who is confused about how to get cigars from his local shop's humidor after receiving some mixed signals from the employees. So we discuss a bit of humidor etiquette. All this while Nick smokes and talks about the 1985 cigar, released by Two Guys Cigars in honor of their 40th anniversary. Learn what Nick has been watching and listening to in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, including a podcast about the Hat Man that has stalked Nick in his sleep! And hear about a woman who defied the odds and swam from Cuba to Florida in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

In this episode, Rachel Shafer and Jen Tringale explore how to hold fast to faith during life's waiting seasons, drawing from Jeremiah 18 and the promise that God never stops reshaping our lives. Join us as we unpack Apostle Tim Sheets' recent messages on Hope, offering encouragement and prayers to break cycles of despair.Thanks for watching the Oasis Podcast: Beyond the Pulpit. Be sure to share this podcast with your friends and family!

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The body working together accomplishes much for Christ. How to achieve success in life. How can we feed our country? Do you understand the Word, Work and Will of God?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" means what? Greatest song in Christian music deception. Rejecting the Divinity.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Thankful for the liberty to work. Freedoms in America. Japan surrendered. #VJDAYThe Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Welcome to the 46th episode in the “Prison Pulpit” series on the China Compass podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast network! Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! I want to begin by reading an excerpt from the book I’ve been editing: Behind the Ranges (Fraser of Lisuland). James Fraser spends a lot of time talking about prayer and showing how God answered prayer in his decades spent among an unreached people group in southwest China. I’m also posting this excerpt to my substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/fraser-of-lisuland-on-definite-prayer Lastly, here are a few specific (Definite) prayer requests this week, although due to security, much of this info is still somewhat veiled: Pray for Brother Daniel (Courney) in jail in Nepal, awaiting deportation! (Heb 13:3) Pray for our Missionary Friends in China (lost job, flooding, electrical issues, children, etc) Praise God for the miraculous re-uniting of a foster child with his adoptive family in China! I rarely mention money, but you can give to help the missionary friends I just mentioned by scrolling down to the link on our ministry website, PrayforChina.us. (Or email me to ask for other giving methods) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Welcome to the 46th episode in the “Prison Pulpit” series on the China Compass podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast network! Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! I want to begin by reading an excerpt from the book I’ve been editing: Behind the Ranges (Fraser of Lisuland). James Fraser spends a lot of time talking about prayer and showing how God answered prayer in his decades spent among an unreached people group in southwest China. I’m also posting this excerpt to my substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/fraser-of-lisuland-on-definite-prayer Lastly, here are a few specific (Definite) prayer requests this week, although due to security, much of this info is still somewhat veiled: Pray for Brother Daniel (Courney) in jail in Nepal, awaiting deportation! (Heb 13:3) Pray for our Missionary Friends in China (lost job, flooding, electrical issues, children, etc) Praise God for the miraculous re-uniting of a foster child with his adoptive family in China! I rarely mention money, but you can give to help the missionary friends I just mentioned by scrolling down to the link on our ministry website, PrayforChina.us. (Or email me to ask for other giving methods) Follow China Compass Subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use, including Apple Podcasts! You can also contact me anytime on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studio, Nick is joined by listener Shawn who attended PulpitFest and was the big winner of the trip to the Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival that was graciously donated by Villiger Cigars! The two discuss the trip and how Shawn has wanted to go for a while. They also discuss his experience at PulpitFest this year and how it compares to last year.  During the Villiger Entertainment Report, hear about a concert Shawn attended with his wife and how PulpitFest can be more than just the cigar experience.  And hear about a miner who saved two lives during a mine collapse in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. All this and Three Cigars We've Smoked and Enjoyed This Week! Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

This episode examines recent events through a Christian perspective.• Discussion of the Minnesota church shooting, warning against using tragedy to vilify entire groups• The "world's oldest IVF baby" - embryo adoption giving life to a 30-year frozen embryo• Remembering James Dobson's significant impact on pro-life and family values movements• Examination of the Mark Surrogacy case reveals exploitation in unregulated reproductive technology• Analysis of church-state separation after a Lutheran pastor resigned for planning political endorsementsThe Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind strength and courage in your faith at this year's FEARLESS FAITH Conference. Inspired by Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous,” join us Saturday, September 13, at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in Jackson, Wisconsin, for presentations on navigating life's storms, understanding God's peace, and engaging in crucial conversations about euthanasia, anorexia, abortion, prenatal genetic testing, and more. Hear powerful journeys of faith through loss and hope. Don't miss this empowering event! $50 in person or $40 virtual. Register now: https://christianliferesources.com/resources/events/2025-conference/

There is a labor shortage. Creation suffered from sin not work. What does work remind us of?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Episode341: Our Interaction on 13 Things You Should Never Say from the Pulpit     Link to Joe McKeever's 2015 Article

IntroGood morning! My name is Ken, and I serve as one of the elders here. I haven't delivered a sermon in nine years, but I've been serving in ministry the whole time—from pastoring to managing a condo complex. I've wondered if my work was spiritually significant, a feeling many of us share. Today, we'll explore the big idea that God desires to be glorified in our work, no matter where we are.Scripture ReferencesProverbs 8:22, Proverbs 3:19-20, Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:17-19, Proverbs 26:13, Proverbs 6:6-11, Colossians 3:23, Romans 12:11, Ephesians 4:28, Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 18:9, Proverbs 16:3, Ephesians 2:8-9Key PointsWork is Divine and Human:God is a worker. Creation is the result of His masterful, intelligent design (Prov 3:19-20). He works wisely, and so should we.Humans are made to work. God put man in the Garden "to tend and keep it" (Gen 2:15). He infused in us a yearning to explore, create, and develop. We find purpose and provision through labor.The Fall and the Two Dangers:Sin cursed the ground, making work toilsome (Gen 3:17-19). This led to two extremes: laziness and workaholism.Laziness makes excuses ("There's a lion in the road!" Prov 26:13).Workaholism makes work an idol and our identity. We trade our souls for success, but our true identity is as God's child, regardless of our job title.Four Characteristics of Working Wisely:Work by Faith: Do everything "as unto the Lord," your unseen supervisor (Col 3:23).Work Diligently: Like the ant, don't be a sluggard (Prov 6:6). God has provided what you need, so go get it. Everyone must participate.Work for the Colony: Ants have two stomachs: one for themselves, and a second to bring food back for the colony. Work not only to nourish yourself but also to have something "to give to him who has need" (Eph 4:28).Work with Excellence: Do your work well, not just heartily (Prov 22:29). Whether you're a CEO or a burger flipper, strive for excellence because you are working for God, not men.The Pulpit of Your Work:My own experience as a pastor-turned-drywall-worker taught me this: "That job is your pulpit." We can minister in whatever "garden" God has placed us in. When we commit our work to the Lord, our thoughts and purpose become established.Joseph is a model for working diligently and with excellence, even in the worst circumstances. God vindicated him and promoted him from prison to the palace because he stayed faithful.ConclusionWhat if reaching the world was as simple as going to work? We can glorify God in our everyday jobs and minister to those around us. This is a sacred calling.Calls to ActionCommit your work to the Lord: Today, pray and put your job in His hands. Ask Him to change your thoughts and perspective.Do a self-check: Where is your identity? In your title or in Christ?Receive the Gift of Grace: We cannot earn salvation through our work; it is a gift from God. Come to the communion table and receive the gift Jesus has prepared. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

The truth of John 3:16 is penetrating. Do you know God loves you? Have you put your faith in Him alone for salvation? Listen as Scott Pauley unpacks the wonderful yet deeply personal reality of this verse: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."   If you want to know more about trusting Christ, or if you just did and want to let us know, visit https://enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 

What does it mean to see work not as a curse but as part of God's original design? In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by board member Mark Van Drunen to welcome David L. Bahnsen for a rich conversation about his new book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. Bahnsen is the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a private wealth management firm managing more than $4.5 billion in client assets. David is the author of Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It, The Case for Dividend Growth: Investing in a Post-Crisis World, and There's No Free Lunch, 250 Economic Truths. Mark Van Drunen works in finance and is a ruling elder at Redeemer PCA in Hudson, Ohio. He serves on the Reformed Forum Board of Directors. Together, they explore how a robustly Reformed view of vocation challenges the sacred–secular divide, recovers the dignity of labor, and reorients our understanding of productivity and flourishing. Drawing from Genesis 1, Reformed anthropology, and the legacy of Kuyper, Bahnsen argues that work is not a mere means to consumption or status, but an essential expression of our identity as image-bearers of God. The discussion also addresses pressing contemporary questions—from the pitfalls of “work–life balance” and “follow your passion” mantras, to the theological problems with universal basic income and the cultural obsession with consumption. Listeners will be encouraged to see their daily labor as an act of worship, anticipating the greater work of the new creation secured in Christ. This is a conversation at the intersection of theology, economics, and discipleship—aimed at helping Christians recover a biblically grounded vision for work that fosters maturity in Christ and glorifies God in every sphere of life. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Reformed Forum Conference Early Bird Rate 01:53 Introduction 08:18 Work Is Not a Curse 11:22 Working in Heaven? 17:10 The Meaning of the Title, Full-Time 21:57 Making Money and Gaining 24:49 Glorifying God at Work 28:10 The Bible and Economics 36:55 Universal Basic Income 41:11 Following Your Passion 47:39 Work and the Pulpit 51:03 Don't Waste Your Life 55:12 If You Don't Find Joy at Work 58:34 Conclusion

We hear a lot about “pastor burnout” but are the majority of pastors abandoning their calling? Janet Parshall will tell you more in this week’s commentary.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, it's PulpitFest 2025 presented by Villiger Cigars! Nick is joined by a variety of guests including Ed Sullivan, Kenn Klarich, his dad Jim, Hector Flores and Alejandro Ocasio from Villiger Cigars, Dave Garofalo, Trey Mac Shipley of Aladino Cigars, Erica Flores of Vincent's Clubhouse, and a few of the attendees! Find out all about the event, some of the various sights around the area people took in while in Florida, what some of the attendees' favorite parts were, and more. And find out some of the things already being planned for next year! OH! And save the date! Nick announces the dates for PulpitFest 2026! As always we learn what guests are entertained by in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And we hear an uplifting story of human triumph in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars

In his book From the Pit to the Pulpit, John Stroup shares about powerful, unfriendly forces of life that battered and bruised him physically, sexually, and emotionally. He notes, “I started using drugs before I could drive a car. . . . I quit school and began to get farther and farther into the criminal lifestyle.” Eventually, John’s crimes landed him behind bars. While serving a five-year sentence, the Bible became real to him, and he was humbled before God. By God’s grace, he was liberated from habits that were previously stronger than he was. Ancient Israel’s experience often included oppression and sometimes captivity “from the hand of those stronger” than them (Jeremiah 31:11). Even when their predicaments were because of their own folly, God Himself exercised His mercy and might on behalf of His wayward people. Renewal—including joyful singing, abundant harvests, and celebration (vv. 12-14)—was to be expected when God exercised His superior strength for their good. John Stroup’s life is a testimony to God’s might on behalf of those who place their faith in God’s Son, Jesus. The Gospels witness to Christ’s power to counter the ugly forces of evil in human life. And the strength and power of Jesus can be accessed today through sincere, faith-filled prayer, and heartfelt surrender for all who call on Him (see Acts 2:21).

Welcome to the 45th episode in the “Prison Pulpit” series on the China Compass podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, recording today from Malaysia. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why did I begin this weekly Prison Pulpit series? The goal is to remind us all to pray for persecuted pastors and believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“as bound with them”). I do this (in part) by sharing Pastor Wang Yi’s published writings in China, as well as anecdotes from other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand. Pray for Brother Daniel in Nepal! (Heb 13:3) Blessed Bitterness https://chinacall.substack.com/p/blessed-bitterness Grandma Mabel: More Than Tongue Can Tell https://chinacall.substack.com/p/more-than-tongue-can-tell Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use. You can also send any questions or comments on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

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In 2011, a young lady made a shocking report to N. Charleston Police detailing how she had been kidnapped and attacked. As shocked as they were, the real surprise came when they realized who the suspect was. Charges ramped up when more women showed the courage to come forward to create a picture of a serial offender.

Studies on the content of sermons exist, and most indicate that pastors include some political topics in their sermons. But which topics? Ryan, Thom, and Sam reveal the answer. When asked about politics and the pulpit, few congregants say their pastors often speak about political issues. But is that really the case? The post The Burge Report: Do Churchgoers Want More or Less Politics in the Pulpit? appeared first on Church Answers.

(1 Corinthians 10:23-33) What does “whatsoever ye do” really mean? Scott Pauley takes us to 1 Corinthians 10, which guides us on how every part of life—big or small—should pass the fourfold test: the gain of others, the good of conscience, the glory of God, and the gospel of Christ. (09204250823)  Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 

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Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Last but not least, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why did I begin this weekly Prison Pulpit series? The goal is to remind us all to pray for persecuted pastors and believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“as bound with them”). I do this (in part) by sharing Pastor Wang Yi’s published writings in China, as well as anecdotes from other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand. Life in Malaysia as a Secret Christian Convert http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/crossing_continents/6150340.stm Recommended Book: Circumcised Heart (By Hilmy Nor) For the written content of today's podcast, see my substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/praying-for-secret-christians-in Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use. You can also send any questions or comments on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!