Podcasts about purposes

Paul lifts our eyes to the "Father of mercies and God of all comfort," showing that trials are not wasted. First, God comforts us in every affliction to make us able ministers who pass that same comfort to others—His consolation is meant to flow through us, not stop with us (vv.3–7). Second, God uses crushing seasons to kill self-reliance and teach reliance on "the God who raises the dead" (vv.8–11). Past deliverances fuel future hope; God often comforts by means (e.g., Titus' arrival and report), and He multiplies help through the prayers of many. View suffering as both ministry training and dependence training.

God has special purposes for everyone. This week the Reverend Kahlil Carmichael shows us how to identify the special purposes God has planned for us. We begin in 1 Samuel 17 and 2 Timothy 2 with the message, “Special Purposes.”Live Well, your spiritual family, gathers every Sunday at 11 a.m. at 51 Church Street, Robbinsville, Windsor, NJ. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this faith journey with you.Thank you for givingpushpay.com/g/itiswellchurchVisit our website at livewellchurch.orgFollow us on Facebook @pastorkahlilFind us on Instagram @livewellwithpastorkahlil

What's the difference between launching a multi-site campus and planting a church? We explore why we believe multi-site campuses serve as growth strategies while church plants function as multiplication strategies [unSeminary], and why treating them as identical could limit your church's long-term kingdom legacy. We look at the "multiply everything" principle and how it prepares churches for both campus expansion and church planting success. Perfect for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders navigating growth and multiplication strategies.Conference: https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com/conferenceWebsite: ⁠https://breakinggrowthbarriers.com⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakinggrowthbarriersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakinggrowthbarriersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakinggrowthbarriers

We're in Week 3 of our vision series through Ezra–Nehemiah – Still Building: God's Purposes in the Middle of the Story, asking how God shapes His people in seasons of disruption and rebuilding. This Sunday's message is “Undivided” from Ezra 7–10, preached by Ladaea Rylander — a reminder that covenant love calls for consecration, not spectatorship. God is calling His people to undivided loyalty. In this season, we're invited to turn from bitterness, fear, and apathy, and to be set apart for love, courage, and holy hunger.

Today, we're diving into a special topic close to the hearts of many parents—especially those raising daughters: Shaping Hearts, Not Just Minds. When we think of homeschooling, it's easy to focus on academics—math, reading, writing, and grades. But as Christian parents, we're called to see beyond test scores. We're entrusted with the shaping of hearts, building godly character, and helping our daughters discover God's calling in their lives. Join Coach Nove and her guest Rubyrose Sy as they talk about how raising daughters for God's purposes be like. If you like this podcast, do subscribe, rate us and tag on our Spotify and stay tuned to the I Homeschool Ph podcast every Saturday at 10 am for fresh new topics about homeschooling life. Good News! When you buy The I Homeschool Life Planner you can get the I Homeschool Book W/o Losing Your Mind for FREE!!! Rediscover for Christmas is also buy one take one. Just click this link . chinkshop.com/products/ihomeschool-life-planner-promo-buy-1-take-1-ihomeschool-book?_pos=2&_sid=45045d272&_ss=r Check out our beacons account for more resources ihomeschoolph - Link in Bio & Creator Tools | Beacons Follow I Homeschool Ph on You Tube, Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook Page and Facebook Community Page accounts. #homeschooling #homeschoolgoals #ihomeschoolph #familyrhythms #ihomeschoolphpodcast #parenting #relationship #homeschool #pinoyhomeschooling #episode241 #daughters

Join us for Week 2 of Our Vision Series *Still Building: God's Purposes in the Middle of the Story*

Islington Baptist is a church for the Islington and wider Newcastle community sharing the life-changing message of Jesus. Our sermons / Bible teaching is a central part of our gatherings.Romans 15:14 - 3314 I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another. 15 Yet I have written you quite boldly on some points to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me 16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. He gave me the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.17 Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. 18 I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done— 19 by the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation. 21 Rather, as it is written:“Those who were not told about him will see,    and those who have not heard will understand.”22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.23 But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, 24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord's people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord's people in Jerusalem. 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews' spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings. 28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way. 29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ.30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. 31 Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord's people there, 32 so that I may come to you with joy, by God's will, and in your company be refreshed. 33 The God of peace be with you all. Amen.

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Because God is all-powerful and has promised ultimate victory over evil, we must remain hopeful when evil tries to discourage us. Genesis 50:15–21 (ESV): 15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.” ' And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

The Apostle John's Purposes for Writing: John 20:31; 1 John 5:133 Tests of Authenticity: Beliefs, Obedience, LoveGod's Light Authenticates True FellowshipGod's Love Authenticates True Sonship3 Eternal Realities for Assurance1) Established in the Past (v1a)2) Experienced in the Present (v1b-2)3) Enjoyed now and in the Future (v3–4)

The "Best of" episode features the first of a short series on the most fundamental truths of missions from the Bible for today. This episode works through an overview of key Scriptures that establish the basis for the centrality of the local church in God's purposes. The local church is NOT the universal church. The universal church does not have the same call, commission, or consequence in God's plan for our day. This truth is so significant that it has the power to change our minds and actions, transforming our local churches and their missions to align more closely with God's.  Listen well. Find more articles and resources on Propempo.com and the Missions on Point podcast. Tell your friends and church leaders!

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In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Rina Sakuraba, Founder and CEO of Coaching Leaders Japan, an executive coach and cross-cultural leadership expert who helps professionals build deeper communication and emotional safety inside Japanese companies.Rina breaks down the concept of ne-mawashi, Japan's behind-the-scenes alignment process and why it's essential for getting real buy-in from teams, not just silent nods.She shares how foreign managers and Japanese leaders can improve communication through coaching, build trust with quieter team members, and avoid the common pitfalls that cause ne-mawashi to backfire.One surprising insight: many teams mistake information-sharing for alignment. Rina explains how leaders can transform one-way communication into real consensus-building.If you're managing a Japanese team, selling into Japan, or navigating cross-cultural leadership, this episode is packed with honest and actionable advice.AIM B2B – Integrated Marketing & PR in Asia This episode is sponsored by Custom Media, Tokyo's leading integrated marketing and PR agency since 2008, helping global brands expand across Japan and APAC. They can help you with:Localized storytelling to build trust in Asian marketsStrategic performance marketing for measurable growthAccount‑based marketing (ABM), paid media, GEO, and SEOHubSpot‑certified CRM & marketing automationData‑driven implementation with cultural expertise Learn more about AIM B2B Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction03:00 – Why Ontological Coaching is Important07:55 – What is Ne-mawashi15:02 – Purposes of Ne-mawashi in Japanese Culture25:05 – How to Set a Comfortable Environment for Sharing Concerns30:00 – Challenges Leaders Face with Ne-mawashi39:27 – Techniques for Better PracticeLinks from Guest Appearance:

Join us for The Story, Act 1 as we dig into both Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 to discuss creation: main characters, setting, plot, supporting cast, and major themes.

Join us for a new series – Still Building: God's Purposes in the Middle of the Story, a 5-part vision series in Ezra – Nehemiah, leading us toward Vision Builders Sunday. Just like God's people returning from exile, we find ourselves in a season of disruption and rebuilding – and we believe God is using this moment to shape us for His redemptive purposes in Malmö. In Part 1: God's Hand in History, pastor Matthew Fourie will open the Scriptures to show how God moves kings, empires, and history itself to accomplish His mission. Even in the uncertainty of losing our current building, we are reminded that our placement here and now is no accident – God is at work in the middle of the story.

It's easy to believe that having more money would fix everything—that if we just had enough, life would finally feel secure, peaceful, and even meaningful.From lotteries to luxury ads, our world constantly tells us that more wealth is the goal. But Scripture invites us to ask a better question: not how much money do I have?—but why do I want it in the first place?Money itself isn't the problem. Scripture never condemns wealth. But it does warn us about the heart behind it. The late Larry Burkett, a mentor to many in biblical finance, once said there are seven reasons people pursue wealth—and six of them can lead us astray. Why? Because when money becomes our focus, it often takes the place of God.Before we talk about how to use it, we need to ask: What's driving us to accumulate it?1. ConformitySome pursue wealth simply because everyone else is. Whether from family pressure or cultural expectations, they chase money without asking if it's what God wants.Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” God calls us to live in alignment with His Kingdom—not the world's standards.2. EnvyOthers look at their neighbor's lifestyle and crave the same.Ecclesiastes 4:4 says: “All toil and all achievement spring from one person's envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”Envy leaves us restless—always reaching, never resting.3. CompetitionFor some, wealth is a scoreboard. It's not about having enough—it's about having more than others.But when competition drives us, life becomes a race, and people become obstacles. Philippians 2:3 offers a better way: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”Kingdom living doesn't play to win—it plays to serve.4. EgoMany tie wealth to identity. They want to be seen as successful, admired, and important. Even their giving can become a form of self-promotion.Paul redirects us in 1 Timothy 6:17: “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth … but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”Wealth isn't a trophy—it's a tool.5. Love of MoneySome simply love money. They obsess over their accounts and fear losing it.1 Timothy 6:10 warns: “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” This isn't about having money—it's about being ruled by it.6. SecurityOthers pursue wealth out of fear. Wealth can create the illusion of safety.Proverbs 18:11 says: “The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.”But that security is imagined. Real peace doesn't come from what we've saved, but from the One who holds us.7. Generosity: The One Good ReasonSo, what's the one God-honoring reason to build wealth? To give it away.Generosity flows from a heart that sees money not as a possession to protect, but as a tool to serve. Jesus summarized this in Matthew 22:37–39: “Love the Lord your God … and love your neighbor as yourself.”Dr. Justo González notes in Teach Us to Pray that when we ask for “our daily bread” in the Lord's Prayer, it's a communal request. If we have more than we need today, it's not accidental—it's providential. What's in your hands may be God's answer to someone else's prayer.St. Augustine put it this way: “Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.”The early church modeled this in Acts 4:34: “There was not a needy person among them.”The Call to StewardshipBuilding wealth isn't about hoarding or raising our net worth. It's about aligning resources with God's purposes and becoming participants in His provision for others.When financial goals are rooted in love for God and neighbor, wealth becomes a ministry—not a measure of success.Let God reshape your reason for building wealth, and discover the joy of using what He's given you to bless others and glorify Him.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'd like to understand what a real estate investment trust (REIT) is and how it works, especially in relation to my retirement savings. Do REITs tend to lose value over time?I'm thinking about selling my house and moving into a 55-plus community. Would it make sense to use the equity from my home to pay off my mortgage and credit card debt, thereby simplifying my finances?I'm trying to set up a trust and would like to know what to expect in terms of pricing. Is there a standard fee, or are there other factors I should be considering?My husband recently passed away and left me a significant amount of money. Since he handled all our finances, I'm unsure whether I should invest in annuities or spread the money across various investments. What would you recommend?I received a letter from the IRS about a retirement account in another state that I'd completely forgotten about. I've tried contacting my former employer, but can't locate the account. Should I be concerned, or will the IRS resolve this issue?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More by Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan, J.D. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement BenefitsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

This week on Facing the Future, tax expert Bill Gale of the Brookings Institution discussed the effects of higher tariffs and a new commentary he co-authored on the idea of using earmarked revenues as a deficit reduction strategy. Concord Coalition Executive Director Carolyn Bourdeaux joined the conversation.

This week on Facing the Future, tax expert Bill Gale of the Brookings Institution discussed the effects of higher tariffs and a new commentary he co-authored on the idea of using earmarked revenues as a deficit reduction strategy. Concord Coalition Executive Director Carolyn Bourdeaux joined the conversation.

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Kingdom of God - part 1

Do you ever look back and wonder where the time went? Life moves at lightning speed, and none of us wants to reach the end feeling like we've wasted our brief time on earth. In this powerful opening message of the "Make Your Life Count" series, we discover the first essential practice for living a life of eternal significance.Drawing from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem during Passover week, we explore how Christ remained laser-focused on his eternal purpose despite the crowd's misguided expectations. While hundreds of thousands gathered hoping for political liberation from Rome, Jesus came as a servant on a donkey, fulfilling ancient prophecy and setting the stage for the ultimate sacrifice that would change history forever.One of our greatest challenges is the artificial divide we create between "spiritual" activities and "everyday" life. But what if everything—your work, parenting, friendships, and daily decisions—could be infused with eternal purpose? We unpack how living with this perspective transforms every aspect of life and guards against the enemy's tactics of distraction and division that pull us away from what truly matters.The message concludes with practical guidance for developing your personal mission statement, helping you clarify your eternal purpose in your current season of life. Whether you're in a period of transition, healing, building a career, or raising a family, understanding your unique calling brings remarkable clarity to life's countless decisions.Join us as we learn to break free from merely being busy to being truly purposeful. When we align our daily activities with God's mission for our lives, we don't just survive each day—we make our lives count for eternity.

[sermon_banner] Continuing in Luke's Gospel, we see Jesus' life, death, and resurrection revealed for our salvation. In 13:10–17, Jesus attends synagogue on the Sabbath and, through a series of unexpected events, we learn that God's purposes will advance amidst all opposition. [sermon_media_line]

Have you ever wondered why you are here? Or perhaps asked questions like: where did I come from, or what path should I take from here? In today's show Sandra explores the phases of your life - from your soul's energetic beginnings to this earthly experience. And since your soul came to this life for some very specific reasons, you'll be able to look into the kinds of purposes that may be calling to you now. Find out how you can connect with the purpose and value of your eternal life, and bring more meaning to everything you do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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GOOD SCHIIT: Our hosts do their best to earn the title of A Podcast [ , ] for ALL Intents and Purposes, they spend the episode talking about audio devices. Andrew just upgraded his desktop setup by purchasing a new DAC (Digital to Audio Converter) (made by the company, Schiit), so our hosts get into the technical weeds talking about audio/video devices and needs. TOPICS: (00:00) Intro - Andrew's new DAC (13:07) Talking details (24:02) Finding the DAC for you (36:07) Outro - Having fun with words (38:15) Outtakes RELEVANT LINKS: Anker HDMI Switch - An HDMI switch mentioned in the show Schiit Audio Modi DAC - The DAC that is the focus of the episode. RELEVANT EPISODES: "Our Best Work" (14 August 2014): Which contains D.'s first original song for the podcast, "Cthulhu Clock." "Goodbye, 2016, Goodbye" (31 December 2016): Another original song that bides adieu to the year 2016. INFO: Visit our website at forallintents.net and leave your thoughts as comments on the page for this episode. Join our Facebook page Social: Andrew - Mastodon, D. Bethel - Instagram & BlueSky Subscribe to our YouTube channel. FEATURED MUSIC: "Disco Medusae" by Kevin McLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3652-disco-medusae "District Four" by Kevin McLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four Tracks are licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode Harriet and Grahame discuss the recent OECD Report Taking Stock of Progress on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. The report attempts to take stock of the successes and weaknesses of the international tax information exchange regime. Harriet and Grahame discuss whether the report succeeds and analyse the data within it. Amongst all that they have a slight frolic off into a discussion of whether or not the CRS always applied to crypto currency and whether the fast approaching Crypto Asset Report Framework was really necessary.You can find the report here:https://www.oecd.org/content/dam/oecd/en/publications/reports/2025/07/taking-stock-of-progress-on-transparency-and-exchange-of-information-for-tax-purposes_cf7047a4/afddc8c5-en.pdf

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主播：Flora（中国）+ Erin（美国） 音乐：Orbit正值暑假期间，不少学生会外出打暑假工，而在美国，这也是青少年和大学生的“经典(classic)暑期项目”。今天我们要聊的话题就是暑期工作（summer jobs）。01. The Beach is Calling, So is Your Boss. 海滩正在召唤你，老板也在召唤你。在美国很多沿海的州（especially California and Florida），去海滩是夏天的标配。When the beach is calling, so is your boss. Because instead of chilling all summer, a lot of people are out there working hard to earn some extra cash!chilling all summer: 悠闲度夏earn some extra cash: 赚得额外的收入02. Summer Jobs for American Teens and College Students 美国青少年和大学生的暑期工作Age: In the U.S., people usually get their first job around 15 or 16.Purposes: get paycheck (赚工资)gain experienceenrich the resume (丰富简历) explore potential career paths (探索未来职业方向)Some even start younger with informal jobs, like babysitting (照看小孩) or mowing lawns (修剪草坪).根据美国法律规定：14岁的孩子是被允许开始做部分工作的，当然工作时长会有限制；所以我们不会涉及“雇佣童工”的非法内容（illegal stuff）。Popular Summer Jobs in the U.S. 救生员（Lifeguard）：需要培训、CPR 证书（ certification）、快速反应能力（quick reflexes）。It sounds easy, but it's actually a serious job. You should make sure nobody drowns (溺水).在不少美国电影或电视剧中，观众经常能看到这样的场景——一个戴着墨镜的救生员（a lifeguard in sunglasses），坐在泳池边的高椅子上，警惕地注视着水面。In the movie Stranger Things (《怪奇物语》), Max's brother Billy is a lifeguard.夏令营辅导员（Camp Counselor）：在营地住几周，照顾精力旺盛的（energetic）孩子，组织手工（crafts）、划独木舟（canoeing）、烤棉花糖（marshmallow roasting）等活动，包吃包住（free food and accommodation）并有薪水（camp salary）。That is a rite of passage for a lot of high schoolers (这是很多高中生成长的必经之路), and it teaches a lot of patience (并且它还能培养耐心). 遛狗员（Dog Walker）：适合爱狗人士（dog lovers），不仅能免费撸狗（pet dogs），还能将其发展成一份完整的副业（make a whole side hustle out of it）。It is better than a pet cafe (这可比宠物咖好多了).无论在中国还是美国，暑期工作都常见于零售与餐饮业（Retail & Food Service）。Retail & Food Service Staff (零售与餐饮业工作人员)In China: working the register (收银), working as a waiter/waitressIn America: scooping ice cream (舀冰淇淋), flipping burgers (翻汉堡)虽然这些工作在很多人看来不那么光鲜亮丽（glamorous），但它们能磨炼耐心、提升服务意识，并且塑造性格（build one's character）。03. The Two Hosts' First Summer Jobs 两个主播的第一份暑期工作Erin的第一份暑假工作是儿童游泳队教练（swim team coach）。It was an interesting experience, but dealing with parents (与家长打交道) definitely caused her a headache (让她头疼) sometimes. Flora: “After all that parent drama, would you ever coach kids again?”Erin: “Coaching kids is not my Number 1 career choice (教小孩游泳不是我职业规划的第一选择了).” Flora's first job was during a holiday when her roommate hooked her up with a gig selling bottled herbal tea (帮她牵线找到一份卖瓶装凉茶的工作). 虽然薪水挺可观（pretty sweet money），但因为这份工作太耗体力，她干了两天就果断放弃了。That experience helped her figure out (搞清楚) what she doesn't want to do in the future.总而言之，暑假工作不仅仅是为了赚钱，还能帮助积累技能（build skills）、发现感兴趣与不感兴趣的领域，从而辅助未来职业规划（planning future career）。欢迎在评论区告诉我们：你的第一份暑期工作是什么呢？What's your first summer job?

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This week, we start our new series, Why Church?, in the book of Acts. In chapter 1:1-8, Jesus tells the disciples to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit, encouraging them that they will receive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Pastor Eric highlights two takeaways from the text: 1) The Church's Power 2) The Church's Purpose

Blake White preaches a sermon on the Purposes of Marriage.

Having received his Ph.D. in mathematical logic at Brandeis University, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb went on to become Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. Today he is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. An accomplished author and lecturer, Rabbi Gottlieb has electrified audiences with his stimulating and energetic presentations on ethical and philosophical issues. In Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Gottlieb, we are invited to explore the most fascinating and elemental concepts of Jewish Philosophy. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

No matter what you're doing, it's important to know the why behind it. The same is true of prayer. In this lesson from 1 Timothy 2, Paul shows us the why behind our prayer. What he teaches us is that prayer accomplishes God's purposes.

Foundations of Amateur Radio Recently I came across a series of strident posts about the injustice associated with a non-amateur service using the 70cm band. Complete with links to discussions, spectrum plots, angst and even incoherent outrage, all related to the notion that whomever "allowed" this user to transmit on this band was clearly incompetent. Except, that this is probably not the case, or the full story. So, what's going on and why are people incensed? This all started at least six years ago. Since then AST SpaceMobile has deployed seven low Earth orbit satellites and used the 70cm band to communicate with them. Although in the trial phase, there's plans for an additional 243 satellites, and there's at least one other company playing in the same space, Atmos Space Cargo. The outcry from amateurs is around the commercial use of "their" 70cm amateur band. It's an emotional statement, but what is the reality? Before I dig in, let's set some terms. Radio frequencies are globally coordinated because electromagnetism doesn't care about sovereign borders. This coordination is conducted at the United Nations by a body called the ITU, the International Telecommunications Union. Within that body, amateur radio gets a seat at the table from an organisation called the IARU, the International Amateur Radio Union. For the purposes of the ITU, the world is divided into three, Region 1, or essentially Europe, Russia and Africa, Region 2, the Americas and Greenland, and Region 3, the rest of the world. There's more to it, for example, Antarctica is split across all three, but for the moment, that really doesn't matter. Of interest is that the band plan, the agreements that outline which frequencies are set aside for what service, might be defined differently across each of those three regions. To add complexity, each country can be granted exceptions. I don't know the exact mechanics of how this is achieved, but I can guarantee that there's lots of haggling and foot stomping, diplomatically of course. If you're curious how I come to that observation, just look at the absurd list of exceptions associated with each band plan allocation. Further complexity is added by the fact that not all allocations occupy the same frequency range. For example, in Region 1, the 2m band for Amateurs exists between 144 and 146 MHz, in Region 2 and 3 it's between 144 and 148 MHz. Within an allocation there is the concept of shared and exclusive priorities. These determine who "wins" if two stations with a different service are transmitting on the same frequency. Essentially, a secondary user may not interfere with a primary user and a tertiary user may not interfere with either a secondary or a primary user and so on. A primary user can pretty much do what they want, as long as they stay within the allocation and don't interfere with other primary users. As a result, the order in which services are listed, matters. An exclusive allocation doesn't have to be shared at all. Between regions these service priorities might not be the same. For example, in Region 1 between 430 and 432 MHz is allocated to Amateurs and Radio Location, but in Region 2 and 3 it's between Radio Location and Amateurs. So an amateur using that frequency whilst in Region 1 would be a primary user, but in Region 2 or 3 they wouldn't. As an added wrinkle, for example in Australia, that slice is "primarily for the purposes of defence and national security", even though Radio Location is the primary service and Amateurs the secondary one. As a bonus, amateurs in Australia have access to 420.8 to 421.2 MHz as a secondary service, even though the ITU designates this as Fixed, then Mobile, except Aeronautical Mobile, and then Radio Location. Although amateurs are a secondary service, they come after the Department of Defence who are the primary users for those frequencies in Australia. Between 420 and 430 MHz, and from 440 to 450 MHz in several countries, Australia included, the Amateur Service is explicitly designated as a secondary service even though the band plan doesn't actually show this. If you're confused, you're in good company, since this tapestry of regulation isn't as straightforward as the "70cm band is an amateur band", in fact, I'd go so far as to say that it's not an amateur band at all, except perhaps in Region 1 between 430 and 440 MHz where Amateur is designated as the non-exclusive primary service. Back to the blow up. AST was at one time authorised to use 430 to 440 MHz for trial purposes by a regulator in Region 2, the FCC, the United States Federal Communications Commission. I suspect that at the time, the Blue Walker 1 nano satellite was experimental and the approval made sense. You can argue that whomever initially allowed this made a mistake, but, reality is whatever the regulator says it is, unless someone at the ITU objects. It appears that the FCC has since been attempting to make AST comply, instead with billions of dollars at stake, AST continues to apply for more spectrum, which they apparently originally filed with the ITU through the Papua New Guinea administration. It's unclear if the FCC has since capitulated. There is evidence that the new commercial AST satellites are transmitting outside of their authorisation, euphemistically described as "IARU Uncoordinated". Ask yourself, how is it possible, or even allowable, that a regulator permits use of radio spectrum outside its borders and what penalties and remedies exist? The ground stations using these disputed frequencies are all outside the USA. One of the five ground stations is in my own city, Perth in Western Australia. I haven't noticed any discussion on this topic within my local community, even though this has been brewing for years. It does raise a bigger question. How is the band plan enforced? I mean, the 40m band is pretty much unusable in VK6 between sunset and midnight thanks to the fishing fleet of our northern neighbours, it's been like that for as long as I've been an amateur and I expect no change during my lifetime. How is this satellite fleet operating on the 70cm band any different? That said, I cannot help but wonder, will the originally authorised 50 kHz signal every eight seconds, not for phone calls to space, and only for 24 hours after launch or in the unlikely event of an emergency, for Telemetry, Tracking and Command, actually cause issues, or will it be an opportunity for radio amateurs to learn how to deal with interference? Speaking of interference and considering the allocated services, who is interfering with whom here and what priorities and remedies exist? Recently I talked about promotion, and the lack thereof, across our community. This is an example of promotion, and despite the uproar this week, a very poor example at that. Searching for "AST SpaceMobile", the oldest post I could find was on the German AMSAT, or Amateur Satellite forums back in September 2022 by Peter DB2OS who has been very active on this matter. His original post was in English, but went on to discuss the issue in German. I only found it after specifically looking for the names of the organisation involved. Peter's posts supplied links to many of the documents I consulted. Despite having links to specific pages, I found no search results for "AST SpaceMobile" on the websites for the regulators in the US, UK, Germany or Australia, and none on the ARRL, RSGB or DARC. The WIA produced two glowing news reports around the beginning of 2023 about this wonderful new mobile phone service. No mention of the 70cm band. The only active discussions appear to be the German and UK AMSAT forums, that and all the glowing investor posts. In other words. This is the equivalent of publishing the information at your local planning department in Alpha Centauri, 50 years before the event and hoping for a good outcome. As a potential path forward, in January 2023 the German regulator forced AST to shut off 70cm operations whilst it was within radio visibility of Germany. I don't know if that's still in effect, or how and if it's being enforced. It appears that AST has been lobbying for the use of this spectrum for a long time, not just the 340 page submission made last month. For example, NASA made its first response to this satellite constellation in October 2020. It appears that the WIA responded four years later, but I have yet to see it, and this week the Bulgarian Federation of Radio Amateurs, the ARRL, and RSGB added theirs. The IARU issued a statement this week too. The fact that we're still arguing about it over half a decade later is a good indication that how we're responding as a global community is clearly ineffectual. Perhaps that is what we should be arguing stridently about. So, where do you stand on this? Should something be done about this, and if-so, what, and more importantly, how? I'm Onno VK6FLAB

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