Podcasts about Reconciliation

Read OnlineAs Jesus passed by, two blind men followed him, crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!” Matthew 9:27Picture these two men for a moment. Just before this passage, Jesus had cured a leper, healed a Roman centurion's servant, restored Peter's mother-in-law to health, made a paralytic walk, and stopped a woman's years-long hemorrhages. He had cast out demons, freeing people from their oppression, and even raised a twelve-year-old girl from the dead. This context is crucial as we imagine these two blind men crying out, “Son of David, have pity on us!”Word was spreading rapidly about Jesus and His miracles. In that time and culture, blindness often led to a life of begging unless family could provide. These men suffered greatly, from both their physical blindness and from the marginalization that accompanied it. Then they began to hear stories—one after another—about this new rabbi, a prophet from David's line, possibly the Messiah everyone awaited. They heard of His miracles and immediately hoped He could heal them too. So when Jesus was passing by, they didn't hesitate.Although physical healings were not Jesus' primary mission, these acts were powerful expressions of His compassion and divine authority. By healing, He brought peace and joy to troubled hearts, but more importantly, He demonstrated that His words carried divine authority. The Gospel of Matthew is arranged so that Jesus' Sermon on the Mount—a summary of His teachings—comes first. Then follows a series of miracles. While these miracles were acts of love for those He cured, they also serve to convince us today to listen to and obey His word.We are called to emulate the faith of these two blind men. We must believe that Jesus is the answer to all our needs, the only one who can heal our souls. We can see their physical blindness as a metaphor for our own spiritual blindness. Just as they cried out for physical healing, we must cry out for spiritual healing.Reflect today on the disposition of these two blind men. Though we know little about them, we do know they cried out to Jesus for mercy and healing. Their prayer must become our prayer; their hope, our hope; their passionate cry, our plea for mercy. The healing they sought is mirrored in the healing we seek today, especially through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is in this sacrament that we find Jesus passing by, where we cry out for mercy and where we are spiritually healed. Let us long for healing from our spiritual blindness and cry out to Jesus with persistence, following Him relentlessly in prayer. He will hear and answer us. My healing Lord, though Your many miracles show Your divine power over nature, demons, and every illness—even death—the greatest healing You offer is the healing of my soul from sin. Please have pity on me, Lord. Heal the spiritual blindness I have so that I may come to know You, follow You, and live according to Your will. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Jesus healing the Blind by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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Family relationships can be some of the most meaningful—and the most challenging. In this episode, Sara and Marissa sit down with Dr. Rob and Amy Reinow from Visionary Family Ministries to talk about what reconciliation really means, why forgiveness is a heart-level issue, and how parents can cultivate a culture of healing and forgiveness in their homes. Whether you're navigating daily conflicts or deep family hurts, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical steps for restoring what's broken in your family or any relationship.--Book: Healing Family Relationships: A Guide to Peace & Reconciliation by Rob ReinowBook: Visionary Parenting: Capturing a God-sized Image for Your Family by Rob & Amy ReinowAbout: Visionary Family MinistriesPodcast: Family Vision by Dr. Rob and Amy Reinow--Question of the Week: Which relationship in our family is the most challenging right now?--Hosts: Sara Jones & Marissa RayGuests: Dr. Rob Reinow and Amy ReinowProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps at WinShapeCamps.org!Instagram: @WinShapeCampsTikTok: @WinShapeCampsFacebook: @WinShapeCamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This conversation delves into the intricate process of forgiveness and reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of truth, repentance, and integrity in relationships. Richard and Kathy explore how to navigate the challenges of interpersonal conflicts, the nature of sin, and the necessity of addressing issues directly to foster healing and growth. They highlight the significance of understanding one's own heart and the impact of actions on relationships, ultimately guiding listeners towards a path of joy and spiritual fulfillment through reconciliation.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

In this conversation, Richard Case and Kathy Rocconi discuss the challenges of navigating holiday stress, the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, and the spiritual principles that guide these processes. They emphasize the need for intentional planning during the holiday season to manage financial pressures and emotional well-being, while also exploring the deeper spiritual implications of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

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People have different ways of approaching the holidays and holy days.Even people who are sacramentally vowed to one another.And sometimes that's really tricky - but pretty funny in retrospect.Send us a text. We can't respond directly, but we're excited to hear what's on your mind!Click here to register for the DBT group from Jan. 20 - March 24, 2026 (MN & WI residents only)Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters! Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

“I'm thinking about the end of time in another way,” says Ann Garrido. “Because end can mean the conclusion, the finish, but it can also mean the purpose.” For 25 years, Ann has taught homiletics, pastoral theology and catechetics at Aquinas Institute of Theology, written 10 books and spoken at more than 350 gatherings. A longtime catechist in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd movement, Ann offers her reflection for a planned Advent reconciliation service at St. Thomas More Parish in Decatur, Ga. She begins with a conversation from the parish atrium about the end of time—children offering answers like “God will be all in all” and “there will be peace,” before one boy insists his paradise is “hamburgers.” From there, she moves into Isaiah's peaceable kingdom and the real work of reconciliation: making peace with those closest to us—whoever our ‘X' is, the sibling we fight with, the friend we've fallen out with, the neighbor who drives us crazy. Part of the “Preaching for the Sacraments” series, host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., speaks with Ann about what distinguishes Advent reconciliation from Lent. Ann looks to the ancient roots of confession, where the early “confessors” proclaimed faith rather than only naming sin: “What we're really confessing is our belief in a God who can heal and work out things that we ourselves are not gonna be able to fix.” Ricardo echoes this reframing: “Perhaps it's helpful not to think of it only as a confession of sin, but really also a confession of faith that we go there to proclaim our faith in a God who heals the impossible.” Ann also reflects on a recent glioblastoma diagnosis and how it has sharpened her sense of call and taught her to preach from vulnerability—without making herself the hero of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Through Christ's story we are invited into a Ministry of Reconciliation

In this conversation, Richard Case and Kathy Rocconi explore the themes of family traditions, the importance of forgiveness, and the process of reconciliation. They discuss how traditions provide stability, the heart issues surrounding forgiveness, and the necessity of understanding condemnation and redemption through Christ. The dialogue emphasizes the need for harmony in relationships and the role of both parties in achieving reconciliation.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

This lecture explores the provocative question: Can magic stop wars? Drawing on historical and cross-cultural sources, we examine how rituals and spells have been used not merely as private acts of devotion but as technologies of politics, resistance, and reconciliation. From the Assyrian Maqlû tablets and Egyptian execration rites, to the Wiccan “Cone of Power” against Hitler and the modern #MagicResistance movement, we uncover how ritual has been mobilised to defend rulers, resist tyranny, and shape the course of events.The lecture also turns to reconciliation practices such as the Acholi Mato Oput in Uganda, Hawaiian ho‘oponopono, and Arab-Islamic sulha, showing how communities have ritualised the difficult work of forgiveness and the transformation of enmity. By analysing these cases, we see how ritual externalises conflict into material or symbolic form, such as burned effigies, bitter drinks, and shared meals, so that violence can be reframed, managed, or dissolved.CONNECT & SUPPORT

AP correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports on Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is emphasizing Christian unity and healing historical tensions.

Peso Pluma BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Peso Pluma has had quite the eventful week, mixing triumph with setback. The Mexican corridos tumbados superstar kicked things off with a massive success, selling out two consecutive nights at YouTube Theater in Inglewood on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Fans from across Southern California flocked to the venue, with attendees ranging from die-hard longtime supporters to newer converts discovering the genre. The energy was palpable, with concertgoers emphasizing what his rise means for Mexican representation in mainstream American music.However, the celebration was tempered by a significant injury. During his headlining performance at New York's Governors Ball last week, Peso Pluma broke his foot while performing on stage. The injury was serious enough to require surgery, which he underwent immediately following the festival. On Instagram, he provided fans with a reassuring update, posting that the surgery went well and stating he'd be back on stages soon, signing off with his characteristic enthusiasm. Despite the pain, he continued performing that night at Governors Ball, telling the audience he could barely stand but was committed to finishing his set.The injury has already begun impacting his schedule. He has canceled three scheduled performances across Latin America in Peru, Paraguay, and Chile that were planned for the following week after the Governors Ball incident.On a lighter note, there's been renewed speculation about potential reconciliation in the corridos world. At a show in Los Angeles this week, artist Netón Vega brought out both Peso Pluma and JOP as surprise guests, fueling rumors among fans that the artists might be patching things up after previous tensions.Meanwhile, his personal life continues to garner attention. Singer Nicki Nicole, who previously dated Peso Pluma from late 2023 through early 2024, has recently made headlines of her own, debuting as an actress and earning her eighth Latin Grammy nomination for her album "Get On."Despite the foot injury requiring surgery and forced tour cancellations, Peso Pluma's momentum remains undeniable. His album Genesis debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and his cultural impact continues to reshape how regional Mexican music is perceived in the United States and globally.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

By Kevin Call - Who likes conflict? Experiencing conflicts has become the normal. Whose relationships are normal? They challenge us to grow. We all have problem solving skills. We must strive to be perfect and care deeply for one another.

Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad?” According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.Introduction: How to be good and madAnger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.God's agenda for your life is for you to trust Him. What's at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your life to make you like Christ.I. God commands us to express our anger. -Ephesians 4:26aII. God commands us to express our anger appropriately. -Ephesians 4:26bIII. Righteous Indignation: How God Used AngerJesus was visibly angry. -Mark 3Jesus was verbally angry. -Matthew 23Jesus was physically angry. -Mark 11IV. God commands us to resolve our anger before bedtime. -Ephesians 4:26c-27Anger Resolution = “Healing the Wound” so good things can happen.Step #1 – Cleanse the wound -Ephesians 4:31How? CONFESS and REPENT of unresolved anger!Step #2 – Treat the wound -Ephesians 4:32How? Extend FORGIVENESS and seek RECONCILIATION! As far as it depends on you!Step #3 – Bandage the wound -Ephesians 5:1-2How? Put the PAST behind you!Broadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Fluent Fiction - French: A Family Reunion: Healing Old Wounds in a Cold Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-28-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était froid dans le bunker souterrain.En: The air was cold in the underground bunker.Fr: Les murs étaient recouverts de boîtes de conserve et de provisions d'urgence.En: The walls were covered with canned goods and emergency provisions.Fr: Au centre, une vieille table en bois, entourée de chaises dépareillées, attendait la famille pour un repas.En: In the center, an old wooden table, surrounded by mismatched chairs, awaited the family for a meal.Fr: Élise regardait autour d'elle, le cœur lourd.En: Élise looked around her, her heart heavy.Fr: Elle voulait que tout soit parfait pour la réunion familiale.En: She wanted everything to be perfect for the family reunion.Fr: Marc était enfin là, après des années d'absence.En: Marc was finally there, after years of absence.Fr: Lucie, la benjamine, arrangeait les assiettes pour ce dîner important.En: Lucie, the youngest, was arranging the plates for this important dinner.Fr: Elle souriait, mais son anxiété était visible.En: She smiled, but her anxiety was visible.Fr: Elle espérait que les tensions disparaîtraient, comme un mauvais rêve.En: She hoped the tensions would disappear, like a bad dream.Fr: « Écoutez, » commença Élise, en serrant les mains sur la table.En: "Listen," began Élise, clenching her hands on the table.Fr: « Nous sommes ensemble.En: "We are together.Fr: C'est ce qui compte.En: That's what matters."Fr: » Marc fit un signe de la tête, ses yeux fixant le mur.En: Marc nodded, his eyes fixed on the wall.Fr: Il se souvenait des disputes, des malentendus.En: He remembered the arguments, the misunderstandings.Fr: Sa famille lui manquait, mais la douleur était toujours là.En: He missed his family, but the pain was still there.Fr: Le dîner commença dans un silence pesant, interrompu seulement par le bruit des couverts.En: The dinner began in heavy silence, interrupted only by the sound of cutlery.Fr: Élise servait la soupe chaude, essayant de réchauffer l'atmosphère.En: Élise served the hot soup, trying to warm the atmosphere.Fr: Mais Marc restait distant.En: But Marc remained distant.Fr: Soudain, Lucie posa sa cuillère.En: Suddenly, Lucie put her spoon down.Fr: « Peut-on parler?En: "Can we talk?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle d'une voix douce.En: she asked in a soft voice.Fr: Personne ne répondit, mais un courant passa.En: No one replied, but a current passed.Fr: Élise hésitait entre ignorer le passé ou tout révéler.En: Élise hesitated between ignoring the past or revealing everything.Fr: « Marc, pourquoi es-tu resté si loin?En: "Marc, why did you stay away?"Fr: » demanda Élise.En: Élise asked.Fr: Sa voix trahissait de l'émotion.En: Her voice betrayed emotion.Fr: Marc poussa un soupir profond.En: Marc sighed deeply.Fr: « Je me suis senti exclu, incompris, » avoua-t-il.En: "I felt excluded, misunderstood," he admitted.Fr: Ses mots résonnaient dans le bunker comme un écho.En: His words echoed in the bunker like a echo.Fr: L'atmosphère changea, la tension monta d'un cran.En: The atmosphere changed, the tension rose a notch.Fr: « Tu aurais pu parler, nous expliquer, » dit Élise, les yeux brillants.En: "You could have talked, explained to us," said Élise, her eyes glistening.Fr: Le silence revint, lourd comme les souvenirs.En: Silence returned, heavy like the memories.Fr: C'est alors que Marc, avec une voix fragile mais décidée, commença à raconter.En: It was then that Marc, with a fragile but determined voice, began to recount.Fr: Son travail avait été difficile, sa relation avec leur père complexe.En: His work had been difficult, his relationship with their father complex.Fr: Élise et Lucie écoutaient, découvrant des vérités qu'elles n'avaient jamais envisagées.En: Élise and Lucie listened, discovering truths they had never imagined.Fr: Une larme coula sur la joue d'Élise.En: A tear ran down Élise's cheek.Fr: Elle se leva, fit le tour de la table et prit Marc dans ses bras.En: She stood up, walked around the table, and hugged Marc.Fr: Lucie les rejoignit, créant une étreinte familiale qui semblait cicatriser les blessures invisibles.En: Lucie joined them, creating a family embrace that seemed to heal the invisible wounds.Fr: « Je suis désolée, » murmura Élise, réalisant qu'elle devait lâcher prise, que contrôler chaque détail était impossible.En: "I'm sorry," whispered Élise, realizing she had to let go, that controlling every detail was impossible.Fr: « On fera mieux, ensemble.En: "We'll do better, together."Fr: » Marc acquiesça, sentant la chaleur de ses sœurs.En: Marc agreed, feeling the warmth of his sisters.Fr: Leur lien était restauré, fragile mais sincère.En: Their bond was restored, fragile but sincere.Fr: Quand ils se séparèrent, un nouvel espoir flottait dans l'air du bunker.En: When they separated, new hope floated in the air of the bunker.Fr: L'hiver approchait, mais dans ce refuge, une nouvelle chaleur s'était installée.En: Winter was approaching, but in this refuge, a new warmth had settled.Fr: Ainsi, la famille commença à guérir et Élise comprit que la vérité était plus puissante que le contrôle.En: Thus, the family began to heal and Élise understood that the truth was more powerful than control.Fr: Ensemble, ils pouvaient affronter le futur, unis.En: Together, they could face the future, united. Vocabulary Words:the bunker: le bunkerthe provisions: les provisionsmismatched: dépareilléesthe anxiety: l'anxiététo clench: serrerthe misunderstanding: le malentenduto sigh: soupirerthe spoon: la cuillèrethe atmosphere: l'atmosphèrethe echo: l'échothe tear: la larmeto hug: prendre dans ses brasto heal: cicatriserthe embrace: l'étreintethe memory: le souvenirdistant: lointainfragile: fragiledetermined: décidéto betray (emotion): trahirto face: affronterheavy (silence): pesantto exclude: exclurethe relationship: la relationto control: contrôlerto reveal: révélerthe cutlery: les couvertsto feel: se sentirto approach: approcherabsent: absentthe refuge: le refuge

Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad”? According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.Introduction: How to be good and madAnger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.God's agenda for your life is for you to trust Him. What's at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your life to make you like Christ.I. God commands us to express our anger. -Ephesians 4:26aII. God commands us to express our anger appropriately. -Ephesians 4:26bIII. Righteous Indignation: How God Used AngerJesus was visibly angry. -Mark 3Jesus was verbally angry. -Matthew 23Jesus was physically angry. -Mark 11IV. God commands us to resolve our anger before bedtime. -Ephesians 4:26c-27Anger Resolution = “Healing the Wound” so good things can happen.Step #1 – Cleanse the wound -Ephesians 4:31How? CONFESS and REPENT of unresolved anger!Step #2 – Treat the wound -Ephesians 4:32How? Extend FORGIVENESS and seek RECONCILIATION! As far as it depends on you!Step #3 – Bandage the wound -Ephesians 5:1-2How? Put the PAST behind you!Broadcast ResourceOvercoming Emotions that Destroy ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsOvercoming Emotions that Destroy Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

On October 15, 1985, Kathy Sheets returned home from her morning walk and noticed a small package on the driveway. As she reached for it, a bomb—placed by master forger Mark Hofmann in a desperate attempt to divert attention from his collapsing fraud scheme—detonated, taking her life. Kathy's daughter, Heidi Jones, struggled following her mom's passing with bitterness and deep grief but on today's episode, she shares how a decision to forgive made all the difference.  2:00- The 50-Year-Old Housewife 5:07-October 15, 1985 8:41- The Unseen Aftermath 11:18- An All-Consuming Grief 13:41- Letting Go of Bitterness  19:18- Reconciliation and Testimony 22:03- Forgiving the Unfairness of Life 27:25- The Unseen Aftermath…Again 32:06- Gaining Perspective 35:16- No Unfinished Business 38:59- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? "To apply Christ's Atonement in my life I had to be able to take that huge burden, that oppression, and lay it at the Savior's feet and leave it. Lay it and leave it."

Pastor Natalie Morris reflects on Acts 2:42–47 and invites us, whatever our season, to pursue authentic fellowship—sharing meals, praying, practicing generosity, and meeting regularly. She challenges us to take one simple step today and watch how God moves.

In this episode, Matt interviews Karen Restoule on the challenge of Indigenous reconciliation in Canada. Restoule stresses that true reconciliation must begin by re-embracing the vision of coexistence enshrined in early agreements such as the Treaty of Niagara — a relationship based on mutual respect and shared sovereignty — and not merely through state apologies or symbolic gestures. References Karen Restoule: Reconciliation requires looking back to move forward — The Hub (2025) https://thehub.ca/2025/09/30/karen-restoule-reconciliation-requires-looking-back-to-move-forward/ Karen Restoule — profile and bio (Macdonald-Laurier Institute) https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/karen-restoule/ “'The best is yet to come' for Indigenous peoples: Karen Restoule on why reconciliation is a tangible goal and not a romantic notion” — Hub Dialogues (podcast) https://thehub.ca/podcast/audio/karen-restoule-on-why-reconciliation-is-a-tangible-goal-and-not-a-romantic-notion/ “An Overview of the Indian Residential School System” — Union of Ontario Indians / research compiled by Karen Restoule (PDF) https://www.anishinabek.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/An-Overview-of-the-IRS-System-Booklet.pdf Reconciliation Canada — about the non-profit working on reconciliation history & public awareness https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconciliation_Canada “The Baroness von Sketch Show” — sketch series (mentioned in episode) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlG17C19nYo Karen's social media post with the map referred to in the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7394536450693718016/ Amber Midthunder's guest appearance on Reservation Dogs (mentioned in episode) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8UpKVImNcU Thanks to Our Patrons Including Kris Rondolo, Amy Willis, and Christopher McDonald. To support The Curious Task, visit: https://patreon.com/curioustask

God cares about our hearts -- who we are on the inside. His desire is for us to be unified with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Tune in this week as Pastor Westley Henry continues our series through Matthew, focusing on chapter 5, verses 17-20.If you would like to partner with BLVD Church and what we are doing in the community, you can make an investment of support at https://blvd.church/give

Send us a textRHOP-When Cookie Crumbles, Drama SpillsRHOP S10 E8 – Pride and Pettiness | Podcast SummaryThe episode picks up right in the chaos: Kiarna tells Monique that Stacey has been dating Chris Samuels. Monique brushes it off—two years divorced, no hard feelings—as long as the co-parenting stays solid.Then Ashley questions Stacey's cannabis line having a Nigerian name, and when Stacy mispronounces it, Wendy and Tia call her out. Giselle, of course, finds this hilarious.The group heads to the GNA Pride float, where Wendy shades the branding and Giselle pretends she knew what GNA even was.After the parade, Giselle is surprisingly warm to Monique, saying she liked her energy. Monique opens up about why her marriage ended: feeling unloved, overshadowed, and ultimately having a breaking-point moment that made her walk away for good.Meanwhile, Angel and Bobby go house-hunting, but the bright green kitchen cabinets are a no. Angel vents that she didn't appreciate being called “catfish,” and thinks Wendy piled on Giselle's shade.At lunch, Giselle celebrates 10 million downloads for Reasonably Shady and an NAACP nomination. Kiana drops a bomb that Cookie called her—because Chris Samuels was upset over rumors that Monique trashed him, and apparently Stacy is the one who told him that. Cookie cannot stand Stacy and will also be at the upcoming party. Perfect.Wendy meets with Monique, and they surprisingly reconnect. They talk Candace drama, old tension, and even Giselle—who Monique still has beef with. Wendy also mentions drama with Karen and wonders if Cookie is trustworthy. Monique says Cookie once lied about being Chuck Brown's daughter, so… maybe not.Stacy is still doing “Evite dates” with her ex Thiemo, and when Tia arrives to meet him, Stacy makes it clear: she is friendly, not stupid. And she's not introducing Timo to the whole group until they meet Giselle's man first.Giselle gets help from her daughter Grace planning the Reasonably Shady event, noting that Robyn won't attend because of how she exited the show.Wendy and Eddie go to dinner with Tia and her husband Rob, and Stacey becomes a point of contention. When Wendy calls Stacey, Stacey apologizes for introducing Tia to Thiemo first, but Wendy is heated.Finally, it's the Reasonably Shady 100 Million Download Party (without Robyn). Even Wale shows up—with flowers for Robyn.The party turns into a showdown: Stacey vs Tia, Kiarna vs Stacey, Cookie vs Stacey, Wendy playing referee, and Monique being dragged into drama even though she isn't even there.Accusations fly about who told Chris Samuels what, who's lying, who's shady, who shouldn't be trusted, and who doesn't even have a husband. It's peak Potomac pandemonium.Support the showhttps://www.wewinewhenever.com/

Feeling a lack of peace in your life? Carrie Pickett unveils the profound truth: peace is not merely an emotion, but a person—Jesus Christ. Discover how this revelation can transform your relationships, health, and finances!

In this conversation, Richard and Kathy Rocconi share their personal journey through financial mistakes and the impact it had on their marriage. They discuss the importance of forgiveness, unity, and communication in overcoming challenges. Kathy emphasizes the role of prayer and faith in their healing process, while Richard reflects on the lessons learned from their experiences. Together, they highlight the transformative power of forgiveness and the strength found in supporting one another through difficult times.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Greatest friend of the podcast Heather Smith joins Dan to discuss 5 things we each have on our mind. We talk about our podcast network, we discuss the best new apps for small business and accountants, we discuss what we think about auto-reconciliation and we discuss guests we would love on the show!    Sponsor Offers:  Here Heather Smith: https://au.linkedin.com/in/heathersmithau Accounting Apps Podcast: https://www.heathersmithsmallbusiness.com/podcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoDrunkAccountants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodrunkaccountants/ Website: https://twodrunkaccountants.com.au Email: twodrunkpodcast@gmail.com

The silence of estrangement can feel unbearable. You wonder if you will ever in this lifetime recover from the painful blow of estrangement. But the Bible is a living Book with medicine for your wounds. In this episode of The Estranged Mom Coach™, we'll explore how the guidance of Exodus 14:14 directs your first steps on the path to reconciliation. And we'll talk about how a no-contact period actually helps you heal your emotions and build a bridge back to your estranged adult child. Warm up your tea. Come in. And let's talk about it.  . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your FREE consultation to talk to Jenny 1:1. Find out the exact path forward to feeling better and greatly increasing your chances of getting your son or daughter back in your life. And learn how estrangement coaching can get you there: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule    ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to help you cast your anxieties and worries about estrangement at the feet of Jesus: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/meditation   ⬇️ 3) Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers    ⬇️ 4) Download Your Free Guide Of What To Do When Your Adult Child Estranges: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/child-estrangement-next-steps  . Client Reviews… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance received in the most tragic time of my life from coach Jenny Good. Her faith, compassion, understanding, dedication and display of radical love has truly been life-changing for me. I was so overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, guilt, and sadness. I felt lost and didn't know how to navigate through the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. However, from the very first call, Jenny created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my details. Her ability to listen attentively and empathize while helping me understand a different way of thinking is truly remarkable. She understood my feelings and offered tools each session in ways I have not experienced even from therapy. I am forever thankful for the medicine she has poured into me to be the very best version of myself! This has rippled into all areas of life for me. Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter! Thank you for being the vessel of unwavering faith & love that so many of us could benefit from, estranged or not. A true Godsend.  - Melinda Wyman . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son  Having a coach and mentor who is rooted in Christ is very important. I've experienced so much inner healing with Jenny as my Coach. I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son! I feel empowered to continue stepping into my full power as a mother and to live a life where my children matter, but they don't determine my worth. I am me again. - Carol Adams

Notes and Links to Stephanie Elizondo Griest's Work *Content Warning: Please be aware that the book discusses sexual assault   Stephanie Elizondo Griest is a globetrotting author from the Texas/Mexico borderlands. Her six books include Around the Bloc: My Life in Moscow, Beijing, and Havana; Mexican Enough; All the Agents and Saints; and Art Above Everything: One Woman's Global Exploration of the Joys and Torments of a Creative Life. She has also written for the New York Times, Washington Post, VQR, The Believer, BBC, Orion, Lit Hub, and Oxford American. Her work has been supported by the Lannan Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation, Princeton University, and the Institute for Arts and Humanities, and she has won a Margolis Award, an International Latino Book Award, a PEN Southwest Book Award, and two Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism prizes. Currently Professor of Creative Nonfiction at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Elizondo Griest has performed in capacities ranging from a Moth storyteller to a literary ambassador for the U.S. State Department. Wanderlust has led her to 50 countries and 49 states. Her hardest journey was to Planet Cancer in 2017, but she's officially in remission now. She recently endowed Testimonios Fronterizos, a research grant for student journalists from the borderlands enrolled at her alma mater, the University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism. Buy Art Above Everything   Stephanie's Website   Review of Art Above Everything in Southern Review At about 3:40 Stephanie expands on her creative background and family connections to music and language  At about 10:15, Stephanie talks about formative and transformative texts, including work by and her relationship with her “spiritual madrina,” Sandra Cisneros At about 11:30, Stephanie discusses similarities and differences in some Mexican Spanish and Tejano Spanish At about 13:30, Stephanie provides seeds for her book At about 16:50, The two discuss a dearth of publicity and respect for female travel writers, and generally females writing about art At about 18:15, Stephanie talks about the formative artist residency in 2014 in India, at Nrityagram  At about 20:30, Stephanie responds to Pete's question about Sheryl Oring's inspiration for Stephanie's creative life  At about 24:45, the two discuss “Art as Reconciliation” and Stephanie's experiences in Rwanda with therapeutic theater and hard and painful and moving conversations and reconciliations  At about 29:05, Pete and Stephanie discuss post-dictatorship and art done in response to the House of the People in Romania At about 34:20, Stephanie and Pete discuss similarities between female artists around the world, as seen in Stephanie's research and travels, regardless of economic status and country of origin; Stephanie cites “callings” at young ages At about 38:30, Wendy Whelan and her absolute “devotion” to art is discussed, as well as the ways in which domineering males have often abused and defamed artistic women At about 44:00, Bjork and Iceland's masterful director Vilborg Davíðsdóttir and “Art as Revenge” are discussed  At about 48:55, Stephanie talks about the process of writing so personally At about 50:45, “Art as Medicine” and Stephanie's journey with cancer and ideas of humor and sustenance are discussed, along with Stephanie being “revived” by sharing stories on a mini book tour At about 54:20, Havana Habibi and its resonance are discussed  At about 56:40, Sandra Cisneros as a “spiritual madrina” to Stephanie and so many others is discussed  At about 1:00:40, Stephanie expands on the “force” that is Mama Mihirangi and her connection to Maori and female liberation  At about 1:04:10, Ayana Evans and her performance and her subverting expectations of Black women are discussed, including the Loophole of Retreat At about 1:09:00, The two discuss “Art as Immoratality” and ideas of legacy and passing on creativity and art as so meaningful  At about 1:11:20, Stephanie reflects on the book's 10 year span and its meanings       You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of flawed characters, protagonists who are too real in their actions, and horror and noir as being where so much good and realistic writing takes place. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 311 with Kurt Baumeister, whose writing has appeared in Salon, Electric Literature, The Brooklyn Rail, The Rumpus, and other outlets. An acquisitions editor with 7.13 Books, Baumeister is a member of The National Book Critics Circle and The Authors Guild, and 2025's Twilight of the Gods is his second novel.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.

In this stirring episode, host Kurtis Parks welcomes back worship pastor, songwriter, and revivalist Dustin Smith for an urgent and timely conversation about friendship, reconciliation, and leading worship from a place of authenticity and depth. Dustin opens up about his journey from isolation to spiritual community, challenging the modern church's tendency to operate in silos. With powerful stories—from pastoring HopeUC churches to welcoming Satan worshippers into church services—he unpacks what it means to lead like Jesus: surrounded, surrendered, and sent! Connect with Dustin: Instagram: @herebedustin Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-over-my-head-single/1847752856 +++++ Worshipology with Kurtis Parks is a part of the Worship Leader Magazine Podcast Network. WL Mag exists to equip Spirit-led worship leaders with practical tools, theological insight, and encouragement for the local church. This episode was brought to you by PraiseCharts. If you are a Worship leader or musician, when it comes to leading in church or playing worship music, you need reliable, high-quality music resources. Check out PraiseCharts.com today and see how it can transform your worship ministry!  This episode is sponsored by Midian Prime.  The Midian Prime is like a slideshow clicker for musicians – a discreet, wireless MIDI trigger controller built specifically to work with software like Ableton Live or Prime Multitrack. Run your next setlist with the Midian Prime, from the convenience of your belt or guitar strap! https://www.midian.live/ ++++++++++ To learn more about Kurtis and his book Worshipology: www.worshipologybook.com or www.kurtisparks.com 

Amanda Logan, Assistant Commissioner of the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, on an appeal for witnesses into the death of a man and child in Northern Ireland in 1981.

In this conversation, Richard Case and Kathy Rocconi explore the themes of Thanksgiving traditions, the journey of forgiveness, and the importance of self-forgiveness. They discuss the concept of no condemnation in Christ and how it relates to personal guilt and the consequences of one's actions. The dialogue emphasizes the role of scripture in healing, the difference between conviction and condemnation, and the necessity of moving forward in freedom despite past mistakes. The conversation concludes with a focus on living an abundant life through faith and forgiveness.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Governor of Maine and Advocate for Reconciliation — Ronald White — Returning home wounded, Chamberlain became a prominent public speaker advocating for national reconciliation rather than continued punishment of the South. He was elected Governor of Maine for four successive terms as a Republican. His administration focused on economic reconstruction and supporting the state's agricultural college. His political career and persistent wound contributed to growing marital strain with Fanny.

Join Pastor Ryan and Sean as they dive deeper into the Philemon series and continue the conversation around Households of Grace.Check out the Stories of Hope podcast:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPe4iZS-2t-r7AmWbx1RX9AN5M67rM9anStay in touch with us on Instagram | Facebook | Spotify - True Hope ChurchVisit our Website:https://www.truehopechurch.org

In this conversation, Richard Case and Kathy Rocconi explore the complexities of forgiveness, especially in the context of family dynamics during the holiday season. They discuss the emotional challenges many face when dealing with dysfunctional family relationships and the importance of forgiveness in achieving personal peace and joy. The dialogue emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding individuals through the process of forgiveness and the transformative power it has on relationships. Through personal anecdotes and biblical references, they illustrate how forgiveness can lead to an abundant life filled with joy and freedom.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Do you approach confession with anxiety, feeling like you're about to be judged and condemned? In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross, LMFT (#116623) unpacks how to heal an unhealthy, fear-based approach to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Drawing on insights from Father Jacques Philippe and reflecting on God's justice as restoration (not punishment), Adam helps listeners understand confession as a return to spousal love rather than a trip to the principal's office. Topics covered: Why confession often feels like judgment instead of mercy Understanding God's justice as restoration, not retribution The spousal love context between Christ and the Church Why God's forgiveness is available immediately when we sin How to avoid the lie that "nothing matters until I get to confession" Staying focused on God's mercy instead of our own weakness This is an invitation to approach the sacrament with peace, freedom, and trust in the Father's love. Have questions? Visit my website: adamcrossmft.com Adam Cross, LMFT #116623

A verse by verse study through the book of Romans with Pastor Kevin Edwards of Calvary Chapel Clayton, NC. https://www.calvaryclayton.com

Appomattox: Lee's Surrender and the Legacy of Mosby — Patrick K. O'Donnell — At Appomattox, Robert E. Lee rejected guerrilla warfare, disobeying Jefferson Davis's orders in favor of reconciliation and statesmanship. Grant offered generous terms. The surrender was marked by Joshua Chamberlain saluting Confederate General John Gordon, embodying mutual respect. After the war, John Singleton Mosby befriended Grant, became a Republican, and faced harassment in Virginia before later serving as U.S. consul in Chin

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Sibling Reconciliation: An Amsterdam Autumn Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bladeren knisperden onder Femke's voeten terwijl ze de hoofdingang van de Amsterdamse Hortus Botanicus naderde.En: The leaves crackled under Femke's feet as she approached the main entrance of the Amsterdamse Hortus Botanicus.Nl: De koele herfstlucht vulde haar longen.En: The cool autumn air filled her lungs.Nl: Naast haar liep Bram, zijn handen diep in zijn zakken en zijn gezicht verborgen onder een dikke sjaal.En: Next to her walked Bram, his hands deep in his pockets and his face hidden under a thick scarf.Nl: Ze hadden elkaar zo lang genegeerd, maar nu liep ze hier met hem.En: They had ignored each other for so long, but now she was walking here with him.Nl: De sfeer was ongemakkelijk, maar Femke wist dat dit het juiste moment was.En: The atmosphere was awkward, but Femke knew that this was the right moment.Nl: Het was bijna Sinterklaas.En: It was almost Sinterklaas.Nl: Lichtjes en kleurrijke decoraties sierden de stad, en de geur van speculaas vulde de straten.En: Lights and colorful decorations adorned the city, and the smell of speculaas filled the streets.Nl: Iedereen leek blij, behalve zij en Bram.En: Everyone seemed happy, except she and Bram.Nl: Ze hadden ruzie gehad over iets kleins, iets wat nu zo onbelangrijk leek.En: They had argued about something small, something that now seemed so unimportant.Nl: Femke wilde dat alles weer normaal werd.En: Femke wanted everything to be normal again.Nl: Ze keek opzij naar Bram, die met een kleine glimlach naar de planten om hen heen keek.En: She looked sideways at Bram, who was looking at the plants around them with a small smile.Nl: “Herinner je je nog onze laatste Sinterklaas met oma?” vroeg Femke plotseling, het was een poging om de stilte te doorbreken.En: “Do you remember our last Sinterklaas with grandma?” Femke suddenly asked, in an attempt to break the silence.Nl: Bram keek opzij, een glimp van verrassing op zijn gezicht.En: Bram looked sideways, a hint of surprise on his face.Nl: "Ja," zei hij, "omdat oma altijd die zelfgebakken pepernoten had."En: "Yes," he said, "because grandma always had those homemade pepernoten."Nl: Femke lachte, "En hoe ze ons vertelde dat we ons best moesten doen om braaf te zijn voor de Goedheiligman."En: Femke laughed, "And how she told us we had to do our best to be good for the Goedheiligman."Nl: Ze kon zich niet herinneren wanneer ze voor het laatst op die manier met Bram had gelachen.En: She couldn't remember the last time she had laughed like that with Bram.Nl: Ze stopten bij een bankje naast een prachtige esdoorn.En: They stopped at a bench next to a stunning maple tree.Nl: De bomen verloren hun bladeren, net zoals zij hun oude wrok probeerden los te laten.En: The trees were losing their leaves, just as they were trying to let go of their old grudges.Nl: Femke zuchtte diep en zei: "Ik wil het goedmaken voor Sinterklaas.En: Femke sighed deeply and said: "I want to make up for Sinterklaas.Nl: Het spijt me dat ik zo koppig ben geweest."En: I'm sorry for being so stubborn."Nl: Bram sloeg een arm om haar schouder.En: Bram put an arm around her shoulder.Nl: "Ik ook.En: "Me too.Nl: Laten we het verleden gewoon vergeten en beginnen met het genieten van de tijd die we nu samen hebben," zei hij zacht.En: Let's just forget the past and start enjoying the time we have together now," he said softly.Nl: Met een gevoel van opluchting leunde Femke tegen haar broer aan.En: With a sense of relief, Femke leaned against her brother.Nl: Ze keken samen naar de bladeren die zachtjes naar beneden zweefden in de stille herfsttuin.En: They watched together as the leaves gently floated down in the quiet autumn garden.Nl: De spanning tussen hen verdween langzaam, vervangen door een geruststellende stilte.En: The tension between them slowly disappeared, replaced by a reassuring silence.Nl: Ze vertrokken later die dag met een nieuw gevoel van verbondenheid.En: They left later that day with a new sense of connection.Nl: De Hortus had zijn werk gedaan.En: The Hortus had done its job.Nl: Tegen de tijd dat ze de stad weer betraden, waren ze meer dan alleen broer en zus; ze waren weer vrienden.En: By the time they reentered the city, they were more than just brother and sister; they were friends again.Nl: Sinterklaas bracht dit jaar niet alleen cadeautjes, maar ook verzoening en vernieuwing.En: Sinterklaas brought not only gifts this year but also reconciliation and renewal.Nl: En zo, met een gedeelde lach en warme herinneringen, keerden Femke en Bram in harmonie terug naar hun gezellige huis in Amsterdam, klaar om samen Sinterklaas te vieren.En: And so, with a shared laugh and warm memories, Femke and Bram returned in harmony to their cozy home in Amsterdam, ready to celebrate Sinterklaas together. Vocabulary Words:crackled: knisperdenapproached: naderdeentrance: hoofdingangawkward: ongemakkelijkatmosphere: sfeerstubborn: koppigreconciliation: verzoeningrenewal: vernieuwingreassuring: geruststellendespeculaas: speculaasgrudges: wroklet go: los te latenfloat: zweefdensigh: zuchttedeeply: dieprelief: opluchtingtension: spanningsilence: stiltecozy: gezelligeadorned: sierdenhomemade: zelfgebakkenbest: bestremarkable: prachtigeshoulder: schouderattemp: poginghint: glimpshared: gedeeldeconnection: verbondenheidquiet: stillebrother: broer

This episode discusses the government shutdown including the Democrats' reasons behind it and how it came to a conclusion. It also offers two solutions to prevent a future shutdown.REFERENCES:(1) Episode 11 of the Advancing the Agenda Podcast: "The Filibuster, Cloture Motion, Reconciliation, and the Nuclear Option in the U.S. Senate"(2) The 12 Appropriations Subcommittees from the Website of Congressman Mike Sampson (R-ID):Twelve Appropriations Subcommittees determine discretionary funding for government functions.  Each of these subcommittees produces one bill each year.  Subcommittees include:Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, which oversees funding for the USDA (except the Forest Service) and other agencies;Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, which oversees funding for the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, NASA, and other agencies;Defense, which oversees funding for the military, the intelligence community, and other national defense related agencies;Energy and Water Development, which oversees funding for the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies;Financial Services and General Government, which oversees funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, and other government functions;Homeland Security, which oversees funding for the Department of Homeland Security;Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, which oversees funding for the Department of the Interior, the EPA, the U.S. Forest Service, and a number of independent agencies;Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, which oversees funding for the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor, and other agencies;Legislative Branch, which oversees funding for the House of Representatives (the Senate Legislative Branch oversees funding for the U.S. Senate), the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and other legislative branch functions;Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, which oversees funding for military construction (including military housing), the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies;State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, which oversees funding for the U.S. State Department, USAID, and related programs;Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, which oversees funding for the Department of Transportation, HUD, and related agencies.

Genesis 45 | Bulletin

Colossians 1:11–20 is a hymn of praise to the excellence of Jesus Christ. Paul describes Christ as the image of the invisible God, the one in whom all things hold together, the head of the church, and the reconciler of all creation.But here is a question to consider. If Christ is the Son of God, and we are children of God, what does that mean for us? How do we reconcile this passage with our own identities?God bless,Rev Leon

The moment of truth has arrived in Joseph's story. As he reveals himself to his estranged brothers, they react in horror, fearing the worst. But instead of wrath in Joseph's eyes, they see tears. This beautiful picture of reconciliation in Genesis 45 is meant to inspire us to pursue the same in our broken relationships.

What does it mean to be forgiven? Introducing a new series, The Weary World Rejoices, Pastor Josh Leake preaches on how Jesus moves us from self-driven forgiveness to identity-based forgiveness. 

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From Garden to Peace: Elior's Journey of Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-21-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בגן הפרחים של חוג ההורים השכולים בירושלים, הסתיו מרחף בעדינות בין הפרחים.En: In the flower garden of the Chug HaHorim HaShkolim in Jerusalem, autumn gently drifts among the flowers.He: עלים צהובים ואדומים נופלים לאט על הקרקע, יוצרים שטיח רך.En: Yellow and red leaves slowly fall to the ground, creating a soft carpet.He: אליאור, נער ביישן אך אמפתי, ישב על ספסל עץ והתבונן סביבו.En: Elior, a shy yet empathetic teenager, sat on a wooden bench, looking around him.He: היה לו נושא חשוב על הלב - פרויקט על שלום והתפייסות, משהו שעתיד להציג בפני כיתתו בקרוב.En: He had an important topic on his mind—a project about peace and reconciliation, something he was soon to present to his class.He: "מה עובר עליך, אליאור?En: "What's on your mind, Elior?"He: " שאלה מאיה, חברתו לכיתה, שהתיישבה לידו.En: asked Maya, his classmate, who sat next to him.He: היא הייתה ידועה כאחת שתמיד ראתה את הדברים מזוויות שונות - סקפטית אך תומכת.En: She was known as someone who always saw things from different perspectives—skeptical but supportive.He: "אני לא יודע איך להעביר את המסר שלי," אמר אליאור בעצב.En: "I don't know how to get my message across," Elior said sadly.He: "אני רוצה שהכיתה תבין כמה חשוב לדבר על שלום.En: "I want the class to understand how important it is to talk about peace."He: ""אתה יכול להתחיל בזה שאתה משתף סיפורים מהגן הזה," הציעה מאיה.En: "You can start by sharing stories from this garden," suggested Maya.He: "כאן יש כל כך הרבה משמעות.En: "There is so much meaning here."He: "אליאור הביט שוב על הגן.En: Elior looked at the garden again.He: פרחים מכל צבע - אדומים, כחולים, צהובים, סימלו את התקווה ואת הכאב משנים של ציפייה לשלום.En: Flowers of every color—red, blue, yellow—symbolized hope and the pain from years of longing for peace.He: גבעולי הפרחים נראו כמעט אנושיים במעמדם הזקוף, כאילו הם שומרים על זיכרונותיהם של ההורים השכולים.En: The flower stems looked almost human in their upright stance, as if they were guarding the memories of the bereaved parents.He: "את באמת חושבת שזה יכול לעבוד?En: "Do you really think that could work?"He: " שאל אליאור בעיניים מלאות ספקות אך גם תקווה.En: asked Elior with eyes full of doubts but also hope.He: "כן," ענתה מאיה בחיוך מעודד.En: "Yes," replied Maya with an encouraging smile.He: "זכור, לכל פרח ולכל סיפור יש כוח לשנות נקודת מבט.En: "Remember, every flower and every story has the power to change a perspective."He: "אליאור החל להתרכז במחשבותיו.En: Elior started to focus on his thoughts.He: המקום הזה, עם כל כבדו ויופיו, העביר לו את המסר המושלם: שלום מתחיל בהבנת הסבל והתקווה של אחרים.En: This place, with all its heaviness and beauty, conveyed the perfect message to him: Peace begins with understanding the suffering and hope of others.He: הוא עמד לשלב את הסיפורים ששמע מפרחי הגן במצגתו.En: He was going to incorporate the stories he heard from the garden's flowers into his presentation.He: יום ההצגה הגיע.En: The day of the presentation arrived.He: אליאור עמד מול כיתתו, לבו הולם אולם הפעם לא היה זה מפחד.En: Elior stood in front of his class, his heart pounding, but this time not out of fear.He: הוא ידע שיש לו מה לתת.En: He knew he had something to give.He: "הגן הזה מלמד אותנו שכל פרח הוא כמו משאלה לשלום," פתח אליאור, חבריו מקשיבים בפרטיות מופלאה.En: "This garden teaches us that every flower is like a wish for peace," began Elior, and his classmates listened with remarkable attentiveness.He: הוא דיבר על האנשים שמאחורי הסיפורים, על התקווה לעתיד טוב יותר, על האנושיות המשותפת לכולנו.En: He spoke about the people behind the stories, about the hope for a better future, about the shared humanity in all of us.He: עם סיום הפרזנטציה, היכתה שתיקה קלה בכיתה.En: As his presentation concluded, a gentle silence fell over the class.He: אליאור חזר למקומו, מרגיש את התמיכה מכולם.En: Elior returned to his seat, feeling the support from everyone.He: אפילו מאיה נוספה לחברים שהגיעו להודות לו.En: Even Maya was among the friends who came to thank him.He: באותו רגע הבין אליאור דבר חשוב - לראות את האחר זה המפתח.En: At that moment, Elior understood something important—seeing the other is the key.He: גם אם רק אחד יראה את האור, זה כבר שינוי.En: Even if only one person sees the light, it's already a change.He: השלב הבא כבר לא נראה כל כך מאיים.En: The next step didn't seem so daunting anymore. Vocabulary Words:autumn: סתיוgently: בעדינותdrifts: מרחףempathic: אמפתיreconciliation: התפייסותperspective: זוויתskeptical: סקפטיshare: לשתףmeaning: משמעותsymbolized: סימלוbereaved: שכוליםstance: מעמדhope: תקווהpresentation: מצגתattentiveness: פרטיותgentle: קלהsilence: שתיקהsupportive: תומךconveyed: העבירdaunting: מאייםmemories: זיכרונותupright: זקוףmoment: רגעfocus: להתרכזproject: פרויקטacross: להעבירvaluable: ערכיshared: משותפתpounding: הולםdaunting: מאייםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Catholic Current talks with Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia (Diocese of Austin), the first chairman of USCCB's brand-new Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. Bishop Garcia is joined by Shareena Grant, who staffs the new subcommittee taking the place of the former Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.

The OG of The OC is back. Andy Cohen has made it official. Vicki has her orange and she, many Housewives and fans could not be happier.  Erika Jayne follows in Rinna's footsteps and gets booed at BravoCon.  Last, but certainly not least, Teresa, Melissa, Louie, Joe and Gia are reunited and it feels so good. The Gorga/ Giudice clan owns BravoCon with a full on reconciliation, love, love, love tour which leaves us seeing the clear path forward to a 2026 RHONJ return.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THEREALREAL - therealreal.com/velvetrope (Get $25 Off At the Best Place To Shop Authenticated Luxury Bags, Clothing, Watches & more) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 350th episode, and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the hope found in Jesus!!   Love, forgiveness, and restoration are three words that could sum up the heart of the cross, and they are also three words that could sum up today's message.   Stephanie Gaiters, from our West Cobb community (just outside of Atlanta, Georgia), shares her compelling story of how the Lord used the most challenging and painful experience of her life to bring reconciliation and healing to her family. Her words will inspire you to trust the Lord with all your heart, encourage you to acknowledge Him in all your ways, and challenge you to forgive freely in all your relationships.  _________________________________________________________   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: What relationships need restoration in your life? Take a step of forgiveness today and allow God to begin the healing process.    Links:   Listen to a similar story:  Jane Menendez- Ep 303: "Releasing Resentment: The Blessing of Forgiveness"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Stephanie and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a bonus story from Emily Wolfe from our Trussville live gathering.  Our Christmas shop is open until December 8th!  Shop now! Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith. Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

With the new season, and reboot, for lack of a better word, of Vanderpump Rules only a few weeks away, Lisa Vanderpump lets us know it is out with the old and in with the new. LVP spills the tea on the new cast, we reveal what we know and the VPR OGs are left feeling a certain sort of way. Someone check on Scheana pah-lease. In other news, the RHONY OG's are set to make a come back amidst the return of the reboot. Selling Sunset is recovering from its most toxic season in history none the least of which is Chrishell's resignation.   @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THEREALREAL - therealreal.com/velvetrope (Get $25 Off At the Best Place To Shop Authenticated Luxury Bags, Clothing, Watches & more) HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Synopsis:I am reluctant to say that one portion of Scripture is more important than others.  But there are biblical passages packed with theological content and which have stirred much debate among the people of God across time, as does our text for this episode, 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2.  In this section, Paul lays out what might just be the big picture thesis statement for Paul's Gentile mission–and perhaps even for the entire New Testament–1 Corinthians 5:19- “In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.”  Christ's redemptive mission is made clear–he came to save sinners, not help us become better people nor transform culture.  He also gave to the church our marching orders–preach the message of reconciliation, the basis for all Christian hope–the knowledge that God is no longer angry with us.Reconciliation is an important matter for Paul.  The term refers to removing the ground of hostility between two parties so that they might be reconciled.  In this case, the human race, fallen in Adam, is estranged from the holy God because of the guilt of our sins.  But Paul's emphasis falls upon the fact that we have been reconciled to God through the saving work of Christ.  This raises questions about the nature and extent of the atonement–a major point of contention between Calvinists and those who hold to some version of a universal atonement.  How can Calvinists affirm that Christ died for the elect only when Paul says Jesus died for the world?  But then how can those holding to a universal atonement (as do Arminians) affirm that Christ's death does not avail for all those for whom he died?  People can and do perish eternally (on this view), after Christ has died for them.  We'll discuss the debate over the nature and extent of the atonement in this episode because our text raises these important questions.A second issue raised by Paul is eschatology.  His “two Adams” doctrine (cf. Romans 5:12-21) and his eschatology of new creation culminating in a day of final judgment is set out in these verses.  In Paul's federal or representative categories, Adam represents the entirety of the human race (all), while Christ represents those truly in the new covenant (for our sake).  Paul ties the new creation to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (v. 17) and sees it as a present reality to be fully realized on the day of salvation, when our Lord Jesus returns to raise the dead, judge the world, and usher in the fullness of new creation–a new heaven and earth.  This leaves no room for a future millennial age as many assume.When Paul speaks of a favorable time before the day of salvation, he's referring to the mission of the church as assigned here.  Christians are ambassadors for God, and are given the assignment of taking the message of reconciliation (the cross of Christ) to the ends of the earth.  Paul's instructions not only define the church's mission and evangelistic endeavors, but he also defines the church's message– “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself.”  Any message proclaimed by the church other than that specifically assigned by Paul will inevitably reflect pagan influences such as those against which the Corinthians found themselves struggling.  We are not to be gospel-peddlers, but preachers of Christ and him crucified!For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/