Podcasts about Reconciliation

Preview for later today: Ahmad Sharawi reports on reconciliation between Damascus and the Druze of Sueda province, including prisoner exchanges to rebuild trust after past massacres.1870 DAMASCUS

What if your calling goes beyond personal faith and leads to reconciliation? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Courtney Copeland Acuña and Professor Greg Stephens share how truth, identity and grace equip believers to restore relationships and build unity across generations. They reveal why faith is not a formula but a living relationship that produces real change. Tune in to discover how to say yes to God's plan and help shape generations to come.

What if your calling goes beyond personal faith and leads to reconciliation? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Courtney Copeland Acuña and Professor Greg Stephens share how truth, identity and grace equip believers to restore relationships and build unity across generations. They reveal why faith is not a formula but a living relationship that produces real change. Tune in to discover how to say yes to God's plan and help shape generations to come.

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022726.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, begins by reminding us that forgiveness is often misunderstood. He explains that we are called to let go of resentment, not to forge a friendship with the one who harms us. Forgiveness, he says, releases the heart from hatred while leaving space for justice.He then draws us into a powerful story from the 2014 World Apostolic Congress on Mercy. Pastor Mira Garcia, a Colombian mother, endured the murder of her father, the killing of her husband, the kidnapping and death of her daughter, and the brutal loss of her son. Yet, amid unimaginable grief, she chose to care for the very man who had killed her child. By praying to the Blessed Virgin for the strength to forgive, she moved beyond mere forgiveness into true reconciliation—a mercy that restores, not merely releases.Father Chris emphasizes that the Church calls us to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, not simply the Sacrament of Forgiveness. In that Sacrament, God does not turn us away after we are absolved; He draws us back into communion with Himself. Mercy, therefore, surpasses forgiveness: it heals the wound and rebuilds the broken relationship.Father Chis warns against “false mercy” that ignores accountability. Justice and correction, offered in love, are themselves works of mercy. We are invited to confront wrongdoing, seek restitution, and yet pray for the grace to forgive, following Christ's example. ★ Support this podcast ★

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and Pentagon comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss President Trump's new tariffs after the Supreme Court's ruling last week and Republican efforts to adopt new tariff legislation; takeaways from the president's longest ever state of the union address; efforts to restore full Department of Homeland Security funding and update on Reconciliation 2.0; whether the president will get the $1.5 trillion defense budget he wants for 2027 as consensus settles on a more modest boost of around $1.1 trillion to $1.2 trillion; US-Iran talks continue in Geneva as Washington masses more forces in the region and prepares to evacuate US personnel from Israel to press Tehran into a nuclear deal; tensions between the president and military leadership as Trump says his chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, thinks a war with Iran would be easy as news reports indicate military leaders are concerned about the impact of a protracted and unpredictable conflict on weapons stocks, equipment and personnel; Ukraine's allies shape another 106 billion euro aid package that Hungary has threatened to derail; as former US Army Europe chief retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells reporters his train was attacked, one of five suspected Russian attacks on Europe that day; the Pentagon's threat to seize Anthropic's Claude AI model and blacklist the company unless it allows its technology to be used for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance; after two months as Joint Staff Director Vice Adm. Fred Kacher will leave his job and return to the Navy; Beijing again cuts rare earth shipments to Japan; Kim Jong Un teases a summit with Trump amid US-Korea strategy strains; an escalating conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel; and Washington's decision to open a pop-up consulate for Israeli settlers in the West Bank town of Efrat.

What happens when a poet and a theologian decide to write letters to each other about faith? In this episode, I sit down with Christian Wiman and Miroslav Volf to discuss their book Glimmerings and talk about the language we use for God and why it so often falls short, the tension between God's presence and absence, what the Book of Job has to say about suffering, and whether faith can survive, even deepen, without easy answers. It's a conversation about holding paradox, paying attention, and what it looks like to keep believing in the middle of real life.Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and the founding director of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture. His books include Exclusion & Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation, winner of the 2002 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. His Gifford Lectures (2025) are titled Amor Mundi: God and the Character of Our Relation to the World.Christian Wiman is the Clement-Muehl Professor of the Arts at Yale Divinity School. He is the author, editor, or translator of fifteen books, including Zero at the Bone: Fifty Entries Against Despair and Hammer Is the Prayer: Selected Poems. His work appears regularly in Harper's, The New Yorker, and Commonweal.Miroslav & Chris' Book:Glimmerings: Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a TheologianChris' Recommendations:The Banquet YearsMiroslav's Recommendation:The Cost of DiscipleshipConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowGet Your Sidekick Support the show

Confession, known as the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, allows us to be forgiven of our sins and bestows on us graces to grow in our spiritual life. In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss ways that you can prepare and participate in the Sacrament. If you've been away from the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation for some time, embrace Jesus' invitation to draw closer to him through this Sacrament--be not afraid. When preparing to go to Confession, it is customary for the person to examine their conscience, reflecting on the sins they committed since their last confession. The participant asks for the grace to make a good confession and resolves to amend their lives. Once in the confessional, the person can ask for help confessing their sins or follow the standard rubric. Next comes the act of contrition, absolution, and sometimes to do the assigned penance.   Related On Mission episodes: Baptism Spiritual Direction   From the Ad Infinitum blog: Spiritual Decluttering Conscience Reclaimed More posts about Confession   Check out the main Saints and Feast Days website Download the App on the App Store or Google Play   Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify On Mission is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank's weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 1, lesson 9 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Uniting Heaven and Earth. Christ in Philippians and Colossians”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Reconciliation and Hope”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Col. 1:20-29 | Eph. 5:27 | Eph. 3:17 | Rom. 8:18 | Eph. 1:7-10 | Eph. 3:3-6 | Prov. 14:12. Memory Text: "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him" (2 Corinthians 5:21). (February 21 - February 27)  Sunday (James Rafferty) - “Reconciled from Wicked Works”Monday (Ryan Johnson) - “If You Continue in the Faith” Tuesday (Shelley Quinn) - “God's Eternal Plan”Wednesday (John Dinzey) - “Mystery of God Revealed”Thursday (Jill Morikone) - “Power of the Gospel” Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org  Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Old Friends, New Beginnings: A Winter's Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: कॉफी की ताज़गी भरी खुशबू और हल्की-हल्की सर्द हवा।En: The fresh aroma of coffee and a gentle, chilly breeze.Hi: यह सर्दियों की एक साधारण दोपहर थी।En: It was a simple winter afternoon.Hi: आराव, रिया के साथ कॉफी रोस्टरी में बैठे हुए थे।En: Aarav was sitting with Riya in the coffee roastery.Hi: आराव के मन में एक तूफान चल रहा था।En: A storm was raging in Aarav's mind.Hi: उसके सामने, कुछ ही दूरी पर, विहान बैठा था।En: A short distance away, Vihaan was sitting.Hi: विहान, उसके बचपन का दोस्त, जिसे उसने कई सालों से नहीं देखा था।En: Vihaan, his childhood friend, whom he hadn't seen in many years.Hi: बहुत कुछ अनकहा था उनके बीच।En: Much was unsaid between them.Hi: रिया ने देखा कि आराव के चेहरे पर बेचैनी साफ थी।En: Riya noticed that Aarav looked restless.Hi: उसने धीरे से आराव का हाथ पकड़ा और पूछा, "क्या बात है?"En: She gently held Aarav's hand and asked, "What's the matter?"Hi: आराव ने हल्के से मुस्कुरा कर कहा, "कुछ पुरानी बातें याद आ रही हैं।"En: Aarav smiled lightly and said, "Just remembering some old memories."Hi: तभी, विहान की नजरें आराव से मिलीं।En: At that moment, Vihaan's eyes met Aarav's.Hi: दोनों ने एक-दूसरे की तरफ ध्यान से देखा।En: They both looked at each other attentively.Hi: वो नज़रें अनगिनत बातें कह रही थीं।En: Those glances were saying countless things.Hi: आराव को लगा यह मौका खोना नहीं चाहिए।En: Aarav felt that this opportunity shouldn't be lost.Hi: वह अपने मन की उलझनों को सुलझाने का फैसला कर बैठा।En: He decided to resolve the conflicts within his mind.Hi: रिया ने अरजा का मन समझते हुए सुझाव दिया, "चलो बात करते हैं।En: Understanding Aarav's thoughts, Riya suggested, "Come on, let's talk.Hi: दोनों के बीच जो भी गलतफहमी है, उसे साफ कर लो।"En: Clear up whatever misunderstandings are between you two."Hi: आराव ने सुना और गहरी सांस ली।En: Aarav listened and took a deep breath.Hi: वो दोनों उठकर विहान के पास गए।En: The two of them got up and went to Vihaan.Hi: आराव ने बिना किसी भूमिका के सीधे कहा, "विहान, बहुत समय हो गया।En: Without any preamble, Aarav said directly, "Vihaan, it's been a long time.Hi: चलो बैठकर बात करते हैं।"En: Let's sit and talk."Hi: विहान ने पहले थोड़ी हिचकिचाहट दिखाई, लेकिन फिर उसने सहमति में सिर हिलाया।En: Vihaan hesitated a little at first, but then he nodded in agreement.Hi: तीनों बैठे, और बातें शुरू हुईं।En: The three sat down, and the conversation began.Hi: आराव ने कहा, "वो सब जो हुआ, मैं खुद को जिम्मेदार मानता हूं।En: Aarav said, "For everything that happened, I hold myself responsible.Hi: माफ करना।"En: I'm sorry."Hi: विहान कुछ देर चुप रहा, फिर बोला, "मुझे भी खेद है आराव।En: Vihaan was quiet for a moment, then he said, "I'm sorry too, Aarav.Hi: शायद हम दोनों ने दूरियां बनाने में जल्दी की।"En: Maybe we both rushed into creating distances."Hi: बातचीत के दौरान रिया ने दोनों को समर्थन दिया और उन्हें सुलह की दिशा में ले गई।En: During the conversation, Riya supported both of them and guided them towards reconciliation.Hi: सारी अनसुलझी बातें देख अब समझ आ रहा था कि अधूरी दोस्ती को फिर से एक नया मोड़ मिल सकता है।En: All unresolved matters began to make sense now, and it seemed that the incomplete friendship could take a new turn again.Hi: समाप्ति पर, तीनों के दिलों में जो बात कस गई थी, वह अब बाहर आ चुकी थी।En: By the end, what was lodged in the hearts of the three was now out in the open.Hi: आराव और विहान के बीच एक नया संवाद शुरू हुआ।En: A new dialogue began between Aarav and Vihaan.Hi: आराव ने अनुभव कर लिया था कि अपने रिश्तों को साफ और पारदर्शी रखने में ही भलाई है।En: Aarav realized that it's better to keep relationships clear and transparent.Hi: रिया ने संतोष से आराव की तरफ देखा, उसका साथ देने के लिए मुस्कुरा दी।En: Riya looked at Aarav with satisfaction, smiling to support him.Hi: तीनों के बीच एक नया सन्तुलन स्थापित हो चुका था।En: A new balance was established between the three.Hi: विहान ने चाय का एक कप उठाया और कहा, "चलो, दोस्ती फिर से शुरू करते हैं।"En: Vihaan picked up a cup of tea and said, "Let's start the friendship again."Hi: सर्दियों की उस दोपहर में, कॉफी रोस्टरी की दीवारों ने पुरानी कड़वाहट को घुलते हुए देखा।En: On that winter afternoon, the walls of the coffee roastery witnessed the old bitterness dissolving.Hi: और नई उमीदों की गंध वहां फैल गई।En: And the scent of new hopes spread there. Vocabulary Words:aroma: खुशबूgentle: हल्कीchilly: सर्दroastery: रोस्टरीraging: चल रहा थाrestless: बेचैनीglances: नज़रेंattentively: ध्यान सेopportunity: मौकाresolve: सुलझानेconflicts: उलझनोंmisunderstandings: गलतफहमीpreamble: भूमिकाhesitated: हिचकिचाहटresponsible: जिम्मेदारreconciliation: सुलहunresolved: अनसुलझीlodged: कस गई थीtransparent: पारदर्शीsatisfaction: संतोषbalance: सन्तुलनbitterness: कड़वाहटdissolving: घुलते हुएscent: गंधcrisp: ताज़गी भरीunderstanding: समझते हुएguidance: समर्थनperspective: नया मोड़clarity: साफinitiated: शुरू

Jacob and Esau: a familiar story with an unfamiliar meaning. Brother Mike Harris explores Genesis 24-33, offering new insight into rivalry, covenant, and reconciliation.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8uzRNz0svYcALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook  WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter  SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Brother Mike Harris00:22 Does God play favorites?03:36 Twin drama07:02 Both sons are important09:59 Roles of the firstborn14:37 The pottage portion of the program20:09 God's children inherit all22:04 A terrible trade28:24 A mystery solved33:04 A Book of Mormon parallel34:58 Who is waiting for Jacob?38:38 Jacob prepares for the worst46:35 A temple experience49:29 Sides, thighs, and questions52:10 A crescendo56:16 Jacob implores Esau to return to the covenant59:13 Reconciliation and hope1:06:47 Rachael and Leah are witnesses1:11:12 End of Part 2 - Brother Mike HarrisThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they dissect President Trump making the Democrats look heartless and crazy in their refusal to applaud almost anything, Trump's reluctance to pursue an aggressive legislative agenda this year, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's forgettable rebuttal to Trump's speech, and the truly insane event Dems put on during the speech.First, they explain what they liked about the speech, including Trump exposing that Democrats oppose the protection of citizens over illegal aliens and or stopping schools or local governments from transitioning minors without the knowledge or consent of parents. Democrats also refused to clap for families traumatized by violent crime and even seemed pretty unenthused about the Olympic champion hockey team. Talk about an own goal!Next, they scratch their heads at news that President Trump doesn't want to pursue another reconciliation bill in Congress this year to pass more GOP fiscal priorities while Republicans still hold majorities on both sides of Capitol Hill. Jim and Greg urge him to reconsider and point to the value such an agenda would have on the midterms.Finally, they pan the Democrats' rebuttal delivered by Gov. Spanberger, noting what they see as hypocrisy on some issues and incoherence on others. They also highlight the thoroughly bizarre event lefties ran in opposition to the State of the Union.Please visit our great sponsors:Take your personal data back with Incogni—use code 3ML for 60% off an annual plan at https://Incogni.com/3MLLive better, longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code 3ML at https://BubsNaturals.comHelp protect your home systems.  Plans start at just $4.99 a month.  Visit https://HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. New episodes every weekday. 

Episode 99 - Murdock and Marvel: 2025 In a year so recent that we don't even have Eisners for it yet, comics continued to thrive and movie ticket sales continued to dive.  It was a great time to be a comic retailer, but a very bad year if you happen to be a political cartoonist.  Lets talk about the year that was 2025. Preshow New era of Daredevil comic begins in March: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/daredevil-stephanie-phillips-lee-garbett-new-era-true-believer-blind-bags-march-2026  The Year in Comics  Comics in Other Media Comic Sales Notable Comics Top Comic News Notable Passings Marvel Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame Judges Choices Dan's Favorite The Year in Daredevil  Appearances: Daredevil v8 #15-25, Daredevil: Unleash Hell – Red Band #1-5, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1-3, Timeslide #1, Alligator Loki Holiday Special #1, Women of Marvel: She-Devils #1, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur 10th Anniversary Special #1, Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #19, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1, Undead Iron Fist #2 Writer: Saladin Ahmed (#15-25)  Pencils: Luigi Zagaria (#15), Aaron Kuder (#16-19), Jose Luis (#20, #24-25), Luis and Carlos Nieto (#21-23)  Inks: Luigi Zagaria (#15), Aaron Kuder (#16-19), Oren Junior (#20, #24-25), Junior and Carlos Neito (#21, #23), Junior, Nieto and Jonas Trindade (#22)  As we open the year, the Introductory Rites storyline continues: Daredevil and Elektra find her private investigator dead in an alley, and the tension between them is thick. Matt insists he's chasing Jason, not causing collateral damage — and Father Javi backs him up later at Saint Nicholas, reminding him that not every tragedy is God's doing. But before Matt can steady himself, a scream in the night leads him to a rooftop encounter with the sin demon Wrath — fast, brutal, overwhelming. Matt gets absolutely wrecked and blacks out.  He wakes up shaken, served with a legal summons from Nelson & North Legal Services. Foggy is suing Saint Nick's over Matt beating down a would-be pimp, Chris Rizzollo — and Matt is convinced a demon is behind it. He tries to exorcise Foggy with scripture, only to learn the hard way that when he burned his priestly clothes, he gave up that authority. The demon inside Foggy taunts him: judgment is coming. Even She-Hulk can't help — legally, Matt has to defend the youth home himself.  Meanwhile, the horror escalates. Matt finds part of Bullseye's detached arm in an alley and soon discovers Wrath again — only this time, when he looks closely, he sees Jason's face inside the monster. Realizing he can't fight this with holy words, Matt tries violence, but Wrath slips away. Back at Saint Nick's, the kids are divided — some happy to see him, others angry and afraid. And as Foggy challenges him to beat him in court to learn where Cole North is, we see North barely alive… with Wrath looming over him.  Courtroom Matt returns, defending Saint Nicholas himself while Foggy — still demon-possessed — tears him apart on the stand. During a recess in the park, Matt admits he's ready to concede. That's when the demon Pride abandons Foggy in fury, claiming Wrath will finish Matt anyway. Free at last, Foggy points him to the building where North and Jason are being held. Inside? A massacre. Daredevil finds North barely breathing before Wrath attacks again and forces Matt into the cruelest choice imaginable: save Foggy… or Bullseye.  In the final rooftop showdown, Matt refuses to play the demon's game. He saves Foggy without hesitation and even throws a line to the one-armed Bullseye — who misses and plummets to the street below. Wrath releases Jason and declares Daredevil “worthy of hell” before vanishing. Days later, Elektra tells Matt she still can't find Kingpin. Matt offers to help — she declines. And in a quiet, heavy final beat, Matt returns to Saint Nicholas one last time… to apologize, and to say goodbye.  In the second and final storyline of volume 8, Rites of Reconciliation, It opens with Matt wakes up from devil-and-Bullseye nightmares and we find him living with Nyla Skin—someone he first connected with back when he was “Jack” and had lost his memory. He's freelancing legal advice through an app, trying to be semi-functional, but of course a missing girl case pulls him back into the suit. What starts as a simple disappearance turns into a full-blown bio-horror situation: spores, infected tenants, shady corporate cover-ups, and Justin Stromwyn reborn as the fungal monster Lionsmane. Nyla actually saves Matt with a coded clue, and he finishes the job with industrial fungicide—because sometimes the devil fights mold with hardware-store science.  Meanwhile, Hell's Kitchen is tearing itself apart under a new gang called Nouvelle Direction. Matt learns that Cole North has been working with Elektra—and yeah, that stings. He clashes with Taskmaster (who was hired to kill him), gets his senses scrambled by grenades, and Elektra swoops in for the save. Matt tries to talk feelings; Elektra shuts that down immediately. Back home, Nyla calls him out for always leaving, always choosing the mask. She's right. He walks away realizing he's pushed almost everyone out of his life.  Back in the red suit, Matt rescues Father Javi, reconnects with Elektra, and starts chasing the real power behind Nouvelle Direction. Bodies begin turning up—gang leaders executed, scripture written in blood. After a brutal bar fight with Wrecker and another grisly discovery, Daredevil finally recognizes the handwriting. The blood. The message. It's not just gang warfare.  It's Kingpin.  The conclusion of Rites of Reconciliation and volume 8 will be our final spotlight...  This Week's Spotlight: Daredevil Volume 8 issues #25 (#687 LGY) from November 2025 “Rites of Reconciliation Part 6” Recap Why We Picked This Story Daredevil Rapid Fire Questions The Takeaway Comics had their biggest year yet. 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SummaryIn this episode of the Connect podcast, Cole and Pam Phillips have an open discussion about the complexities of conflict in marriage, emphasizing that conflict is a normal part of any relationship. They discuss the importance of communication, understanding expectations, and the role of self-reflection in resolving conflicts. The couple shares insights on how to handle disagreements in a healthy way, the significance of prayer, and the necessity of focusing on the positive aspects of each other. They also highlight the importance of seeking help and support from trusted individuals to navigate challenges in marriage. Ultimately, they encourage couples to grow together through conflict, reinforcing that love is an action and a choice that requires intentionality.Key TakeawaysConflict is a normal part of marriage.Healthy communication is essential for resolving conflicts.Expectations should be clearly communicated to avoid misunderstandings.Self-reflection can help individuals understand their role in conflicts.Preventative measures can strengthen relationships before conflicts arise.Selfishness and pride are common root causes of conflict.Healthy couples focus on acting rather than reacting during conflicts.Focusing on the positive aspects of a partner can improve the relationship.Seeking help from trusted individuals can provide valuable support.Conflict can ultimately deepen love and strengthen relationships.Sound Bites"Love is a verb, love is an action.""Focus on the good in your partner.""Conflict can deepen our love."Keywordsmarriage, conflict resolution, communication, expectations, relationships, love, self-reflection, prayer, healthy marriage, personal growth, Christ-centered

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Passing a second reconciliation bill this year is going to be nearly impossible following the Supreme Court's blockbuster decision last week on Trump's global tariff regime. Anna and Jake break down the case in Congress for and against reconciliation. Plus, the latest on redistricting in Virginia.  Watch this episode on YouTube here! Punchbowl News is on YouTube⁠. ⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our channel today to see all the new ways⁠⁠ ⁠we're investing in video.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want more in-depth daily coverage from Congress?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to our free Punchbowl News AM newsletter at punchbowl.news.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does forgiveness mean you have to reconcile with the person who hurt you? NO. And that misconception keeps so many people stuck. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Suzanne Freedman, professor of human development at UNI and leading researcher on the psychology of forgiveness with over 30 years of experience. We're untangling what forgiveness actually is, why acknowledging anger isn't a failure of forgiveness (it's often a prerequisite), and how forgiveness can restore agency, energy, and self-trust. Here's what we're covering: Why forgiveness ≠ reconciliation (forgiveness is an internal transformation) How women are socialized to suppress anger (and why that quietly impacts wellbeing and leadership) The 4-phase forgiveness process (it took incest survivors an average of 14.3 months—it's not overnight) Why you can forgive without an apology (and why waiting for one keeps you trapped) How carrying anger is like wearing a heavy backpack full of rocks Why seeing the "monster" as a whole human being is actually empowering The Big Misconceptions About Forgiveness: Myth 1: Forgiveness = Reconciliation NOPE. Forgiveness is an internal transformation. You can forgive someone and never speak to them again. Reconciliation requires the other person to change. Forgiveness doesn't. Myth 2: Anger = Failure to Forgive NOPE. Anger is a normal, natural response to being hurt. It's what you DO with anger that matters. Women are taught anger is "bad"—but anger is often the first step toward forgiveness. You can't gloss over pain and jump to "feeling good" toward someone. Those feelings will leak out in other ways. Myth 3: Just Say "I Forgive You" and You're Done NOPE. For deep hurts, forgiveness is a PROCESS. Dr. Friedman worked with 12 incest survivors—average time to forgive? 14.3 months. It's not one-and-done. Myth 4: You Need an Apology to Forgive NOPE. Waiting for an apology keeps YOU trapped. You're saying "I can't heal until I get something from the person who hurt me." That doesn't make sense. You can choose to forgive for YOUR wellbeing without ever receiving an apology. The 4-Phase Forgiveness Process: Phase 1: Uncovering (Dealing with Feelings)  Phase 2: Decision (Choosing to Forgive)  Phase 3: Work (Reframing & Compassion)  Phase 4: Deepening (Transformation)  The Empowerment Piece: Forgiveness gives you AGENCY. You don't have to treat someone the way they treated you. You don't have to wait for an apology. You don't have to reconcile. You get to CHOOSE what forgiveness looks like for you. Dr. Freedman's Wisdom: "Forgiveness is not weakness. It comes from recognizing you deserve to respect yourself and you don't want to carry anger around anymore." And: "No one wants to be judged for their worst offense." For Your Bold Goals: If you're carrying workplace hurt, childhood wounds, or broken trust, forgiveness isn't about letting someone off the hook. It's about giving YOURSELF permission to heal, to trust again, and to lead without that heavy backpack. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Robert Enright: Forgiveness is a Choice Lewis Smedes: The Art of Forgiving Mark Brackett: Permission to Feel Violet Oaklander: Windows to Our Children Julius Lester  Connect with Dr. Suzanne Freedman: Email: freedman@uni.edu Google her name for published articles Connect with me: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

Our guest today is Kay Tillow, Kay Tillow is currently the chair for Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare Insurance. Kay Tillow was the keynote speaker at the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation “Third Thursday Lunch event. The Third Thursday Lunch event that featured Kay Tillow occurred February 19th, 2026, at Hotel Louisville before a live audience. We would like to thank the Louisville Fellowship of Reconciliation for helping to produce today's presentation that features Kay Tillow

From Outsiders to One: The Ministry of Reconciliation (Ephesians 2) In this message at Journey during a series through Ephesians, JonnyMac invites the church to reflect on times they've felt like an outsider and connects that experience to an “us vs. them” culture. Teaching from Ephesians 2:11–18, he explains the historical divide between Jews and Gentiles, how a “Jesus plus” system of traditions created barriers, and how Christ's death broke down the wall of hostility and brought peace, uniting two groups into one and reconciling people to God. He illustrates the challenge of reconciliation with the story of the Prodigal Son, focusing on the older brother's anger and how people can love the idea of God's grace while resisting the “guest list.” The message emphasizes that reconciliation is not only between individuals and God but also a calling for believers, with the church meant to lead in reconciliation in a divided world. Practical next steps begin with prayer, referencing Isaiah 56:7 and Jesus' words about God's house being a house of prayer for all nations, and Matthew 5:44 about praying for enemies. The speaker shares examples of reconciliation seen in a diverse Louisville coffee shop community and a personal story of repairing a broken relationship with a former coworker through ownership, prayer, grace, and restored friendship. The talk concludes with an invitation to use the church's prayer wall to pray for reconciliation and to remember in communion that believers were once outsiders but have been brought near through Christ. 00:00 Welcome to Journey + Springtime Small Talk 00:17 Icebreaker: When Was the Last Time You Felt Like an Outsider? 02:55 Why Outsider Stories Matter: Living in an ‘Us vs. Them' Culture 03:55 Ephesians 2 Setup: Paul, Ephesus, and Reading the Passage 07:22 Gentiles, Israel, and How the Wall of Hostility Got Built 10:07 The ‘Jesus Plus' Problem: Traditions That Keep People Out 12:07 Jesus Breaks Down the Wall: Peace and One New People 14:04 Prodigal Son & the Older Brother: Loving the Party, Hating the Guest List 19:17 Our Calling: The Church as a Ministry of Reconciliation 24:08 How to Begin: Prayer, a House of Prayer for All Nations 27:52 A Personal Reconciliation Story (and a Call to the Prayer Wall) 31:53 Communion & Closing Prayer: Remember You Were Brought Near

Many people experience a sense of dissonance between the God portrayed in the Old Testament and the God revealed in the New Testament. This can create deep attachment pain as they try to hold these images together. Certain Old Testament stories may evoke hurt or misunderstanding, causing doubts about God's relationship toward us today. Rather than immediately engaging in theological debate, how can we acknowledge and validate this pain with tenderness? Loving people well often begins right here.

What does reconciliation look like between people, in the church, and between nations? Check out this message from Pastor Mitchell Shiver.

Most of the time that conservative Christians encounter the doctrine of universal reconciliation, they usually describe it with a bunch of caricatures, and I thought it would be useful to discuss those caricatures and contrast them to the truth about this doctrine.You can also read this in blog form at https://crucibleofthought.com/why-many-evangelicals-misunderstand-universal-reconciliation/A video version can be found at https://youtu.be/PYjql3T3VQA

Chief Aaron Pete sits down with Khelsilem to break down the Cowichan decision—why it's ultimately a property-rights case tied to Aboriginal title, what it does (and doesn't) mean for private homeowners, how Premier David Eby and the BC Conservatives have responded, and what a more mature, public-facing path forward on reconciliation could look like.Send a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

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Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Jeff and Jenna explore a method of using 4 phrases to help say goodbye and find reconciliation. Listen in as Jeff and Jenna work through some of their hard goodbye situations using the four statements to help them through. Perhaps the this process will bring you some ease during a difficult time. 

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Winter Reunion at Ashinoko Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 箱根の冬、芦ノ湖のほとりにその小さなキャビンはひっそりと佇んでいた。En: During the winter in Hakone, the small cabin stood quietly by the shores of Ashinoko.Ja: 静かな雪が木々を覆い、湖は静かな光を放っている。En: Quiet snow covered the trees, and the lake emitted a tranquil glow.Ja: その場に姿を現した二人の兄妹、春樹と愛子。En: Two siblings, Haruki and Aiko, appeared at this place.Ja: 彼らは何年離れていたことだろう。En: How many years had it been since they were apart?Ja: 家族のキャビンを訪れたのは、過去の溝を埋め、再び兄妹としての絆を再建するためだった。En: They visited the family cabin to mend past rifts and rebuild their bond as siblings.Ja: キャビンは暖かかった。En: The cabin was warm.Ja: 薪ストーブが赤々と燃え、木の家具には古き良き時代の香りが残っている。En: The wood stove burned brightly, and the wooden furniture retained the scent of a bygone era.Ja: 春樹は窓から外を見つめていた。En: Haruki gazed out the window.Ja: 彼の心は静かに動揺している。En: His heart was quietly unsettled.Ja: それでも、妹の愛子の顔を見ると、少しだけ勇気が湧いてきた。En: But when he saw his sister Aiko's face, he felt a little courage rise within him.Ja: 愛子は笑顔を見せたが、その目には深い思いが隠れていた。En: Aiko showed a smile, but deep thoughts were hidden in her eyes.Ja: 彼女は兄に話したいことがたくさんあった。En: She had many things she wanted to say to her brother.Ja: だが、どこから始めればいいのか分からなかった。En: However, she didn't know where to begin.Ja: 夕方になり、二人は湖のほとりを歩いた。En: As evening came, the two walked along the lakeside.Ja: 雪がしんしんと降る中、兄妹は無言の時間を共にした。En: While snow fell silently, the siblings shared a time of silence.Ja: しかし、春樹の心には言葉が渦巻いていた。En: However, words swirled in Haruki's heart.Ja: 「愛子、昔のことだけれど、あの時は…」春樹は静かに話し始めた。En: "Aiko, about the past, back then..." Haruki began to speak quietly.Ja: 彼は自分が離れていった理由を話した。En: He explained why he had gone away.Ja: あの時の彼の選択が、どれほど彼自身を苦しめてきたかを告白した。En: He confessed how much his choices back then had tormented him.Ja: 愛子はじっと耳を傾けていた。En: Aiko listened attentively.Ja: 彼女の心にも未解決の感情があり、兄の言葉がそれを解きほぐしていく。En: She also had unresolved feelings in her heart, which her brother's words began to unravel.Ja: 静かな湖畔で、冷たい空気の中、愛子も自分の気持ちを語り始めた。En: At the quiet lakeshore, in the cold air, Aiko started to speak about her feelings as well.Ja: 「私も辛かった。兄さんがいなくて、寂しかった。でも今、ここにいてくれることが嬉しい。」En: "I was having a hard time too. I was lonely without you. But now, I'm glad you're here."Ja: 二人は長い間話し合った。En: The two talked for a long time.Ja: 時間が経つにつれ、彼らの心にあったわだかまりが少しずつ溶けていった。En: As time passed, the bitterness held in their hearts began to melt away.Ja: 最後に、春樹はもう一度、はっきりと愛子に言った。「これからは、もっと良い兄でいたい。」En: Finally, Haruki clearly told Aiko once again, "From now on, I want to be a better brother."Ja: 愛子は微笑んだ。「私も、いい妹でいるね。」En: Aiko smiled. "I'll be a good sister too."Ja: その夜、キャビンの中はさらに温かくなった。En: That night, the cabin grew even warmer.Ja: 薪ストーブの音が心地よく響き、外の雪は静かに降り続けた。En: The sound of the wood stove resonated pleasantly, and the snow continued to fall quietly outside.Ja: これからは、二人とも過去を置いて新しい関係を築いていく決意を抱いていた。En: Both of them were determined to leave the past behind and build a new relationship.Ja: 彼らは、これからもっと頻繁に連絡を取り合うことを約束し、笑顔で夜を迎えた。En: They promised to keep in touch more frequently from now on and welcomed the night with smiles.Ja: 和解の一日が、静かに幕を下ろした。En: A day of reconciliation quietly came to a close.Ja: 春樹と愛子の心には、新しい始まりの光が灯っていた。En: In the hearts of Haruki and Aiko, a new light of beginning was lit. Vocabulary Words:unsettled: 動揺しているtranquil: 静かなmend: 埋めrift: 溝bygone: 古き良きconfessed: 告白したtormented: 苦しめてきたattentively: じっと耳を傾けてunresolved: 未解決のunravel: 解きほぐしていくdetermined: 決意reconciliation: 和解resonated: 響きcabin: キャビンemitted: 放っているswirled: 渦巻いていたlakeside: 湖のほとりgazed: 見つめていたfrequently: 頻繁にbeginning: 始まりcontent: 満足していたglow: 光attire: 服装dispelled: 払拭したlurked: 潜んでいたharrowed: 動揺させるsublime: 崇高なserenade: セレナーデbrooding: 陰うつなsilhouette: シルエット

Lesson #9 for Saturday, February 28, 2026 Philippians and Colossians Adult Sabbath School Lesson 1st Quarter, 2026

Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter's author, Dr. Clinton Wahlen, as they provide additional insights into this week's Sabbath School lesson, "Reconciliation and Hope."

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Memory Verse: “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). INTRO: There is an unsurpassable greatness the “gospel” of Jesus, which Paul describes as a “mystery.” Notice in chapter 1 of Colossians, beginning at verse 26 and concluding in verse 28. Let's read this passage and see how it connects to our memory verse this week. (READ from Bible, Colossians 1:26-28). Paul talks to believers about “the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations.” Q: What is this ...

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian sit down with Kristen Gilger, author of My Son, The Priest: A Mother's Crisis of Faith and her son, Patrick Gilger, S.J., to discuss their interwoven journeys of faith. 0:00 Critiquing our ashes 3:00 Pope Leo's first Ash Wednesday 4:35 Vatican won't join "Board of Peace" 5:50 St. Peter's has a new snack bar! 8:10 Kristin's shock when Paddy joined the Jesuits 16:58 The challenges of poverty, chastity and obedience 22:00 Giving up marriage and a family 34:45 Cafeteria Catholicism 38:35 Reconciliation without agreement 45:10 Being open to change 50:22 Catholicism's lingering appeal 1:04:25 Faith sharing: love your enemies  Links for further reading:  My son became a priest. I still felt conflicted about God and religion. Buy Kristen's Book: My Son, The Priest: A Mother's Crisis of Faith Pope Leo on Ash Wednesday: It's ‘rare to find adults who repent' Vatican will not join Trump's ‘Board of Peace' for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter's Basilica to mark 400th anniversary You can follow us on X and on Instagram @jesuiticalshow.   You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/jesuitical.  Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at americamagazine.org/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does it matter whether we feel sorry when we ask for forgiveness? In this conversation, Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman returns to discuss the surprising findings of his long-term research into forgiveness in the Hebrew Bible. The biblical word slicha (“forgiveness”) appears only in relation to God—not between people. In fact, there is no word for “apology” in biblical Hebrew. So how were offenses resolved? Drawing on honor culture studies and examples ranging from Jacob and Esau to Judah and Tamar, Dr. Berman argues that ancient Israel operated within a different moral economy. Reconciliation was not primarily about emotional sincerity or repairing inner feelings—it was about restoring public order and status. Offense disrupted hierarchy; reconciliation restored it. From duels between Hamilton and Burr to modern military and team dynamics, Berman shows how deeply culture shapes what we mean by “forgiveness.” The result is a paradigm shift that challenges modern Western assumptions about apology, sincerity, and moral transformation. The conversation concludes with the launch of Dr. Berman's new podcast, The Bible Bar, dedicated to exploring Scripture chapter by chapter with intellectual and spiritual integrity. For "The Bible Bar" on Spotify, go here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-bible-bar/ Or if you prefer the RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/10e77a470/podcast/rss We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapter: 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation 01:04 Exploring Forgiveness in the Hebrew Bible 03:58 Cultural Perspectives on Offense and Forgiveness 07:13 The Role of Hierarchy in Relationships 10:04 Honor Cultures and Their Impact on Forgiveness 13:22 Case Studies: Understanding Offense and Repair 16:15 Conclusion: The Complexity of Forgiveness 18:35 The Dynamics of Status in Jacob and Esau's Relationship 21:08 Understanding Honor Cultures and Their Implications 25:17 The Shift from Honor Culture to Individual Agency 29:29 Modern Applications of Ancient Principles of Reconciliation 33:24 Introducing The Bible Bar Podcast

A new season begins with a full house, a generous conversation, and stories grounded in land, memory, and care. Last fall at the Cambridge Public Library, Kahstoserakwathe moderated a sold-out evening with celebrated author and media creator David A. Robertson of Norway House Cree Nation. This was TAD's first episode recorded with a live audience.Together, they explored how land shapes emotional health, how identity unfolds through writing, and how family stories guide us across time.David is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, recipient of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, and the Writers' Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. In this conversation, he shares tender memories of his father, Dr. Donald Robertson, a pioneering educator whose influence continues to shape his work and life.We also speak about David's powerful six-part podcast Kiwew (S/he returns home), which became an unexpected and moving tribute to his father after he passed away during its creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The finished work of Christ on the Cross was a great achievement providing a perfect basis for our eternal salvation. On the Cross, Christ provided a perfect salvation for all men, so that we might be saved from sin and all its effects. It consists of 3 aspects: Propitiation (the God-ward aspect), Reconciliation (the man-ward aspect), and Redemption (the sin-ward aspect). We study these 3 aspects in detail, and point out that they are all accomplished in Christ, through His Blood, and only become effectual for us, when we receive Christ as our Lord and Saviour, for only then are we put (baptised) into Christ, where these truths become reality. Explore the significance of being made righteous through faith and how it enables us to walk in the fullness of God's grace.

The finished work of Christ on the Cross was a great achievement providing a perfect basis for our eternal salvation. On the Cross, Christ provided a perfect salvation for all men, so that we might be saved from sin and all its effects. It consists of 3 aspects: Propitiation (the God-ward aspect), Reconciliation (the man-ward aspect), and Redemption (the sin-ward aspect). We study these 3 aspects in detail, and point out that they are all accomplished in Christ, through His Blood, and only become effectual for us, when we receive Christ as our Lord and Saviour, for only then are we put (baptised) into Christ, where these truths become reality. Explore the significance of being made righteous through faith and how it enables us to walk in the fullness of God's grace.

Roger Whitney continues the four-part series on navigating health care before Medicare, focusing this week on controlling costs—both through everyday decisions and by understanding how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidy system works now that the expanded credits have expired. He explains the return of the 400% federal poverty level “cliff,” walks through how modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) impacts premiums, shares listener experiences with inflation and subsidy loss, and explores the ethical tension around optimizing for government benefits.OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN(00:00) This show is dedicated to helping you not just survive retirement, but have the confidence to lean in and rock it.(00:30) Roger introduces week three of the four-part series on health care before Medicare, focusing on controlling health care costs and understanding ACA subsidies. He previews next week's structured decision framework and conversation with Taylor Schulte of Define Financial.PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT(02:35) Start with the fundamentals: staying or getting healthy through strength, cardio, mobility, screenings, and proactive chronic condition management to potentially reduce long-term costs.(04:58) Compare all available coverage options and use practical strategies like staying in-network, timing procedures, and shopping prescriptions to manage costs.UNDERSTANDING THE ACA SUBSIDY SCHEME (POST-2025 CHANGES)(08:48) Roger breaks down the Affordable Care Act's premium subsidy scheme, designed to make health care more affordable and protect coverage for preexisting conditions. He explains how subsidies are based on income relative to the federal poverty level (FPL) and how the rules have changed over time, including expansions under the American Rescue Plan and temporary extensions during COVID.(11:55) Roger explains how the premium tax credit works, including that eligibility is based on having income between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level, and that exceeding the threshold by even $1 eliminates any subsidies(14:00) Roger gives an example of a married couple comparing higher versus lower income, illustrating how managing income can significantly affect subsidies in the years before Medicare.(15:47) What counts toward Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) and what does not count.(18:00) Reconciliation risk: estimating income during open enrollment and potentially repaying subsidies if actual income exceeds projections.(22:30) Strategic planning opportunities: building tax diversification before retirement (taxable, Roth, HSA) to create flexibility in managing MAGI and avoiding unforced errors like unexpected capital gain distributions, RSU vesting, or inherited IRA withdrawals.(26:40) Common pitfalls that can unexpectedly reduce your health care subsidies, and why keeping a buffer below the income cliff matters.LISTENER QUESTIONS & OBSERVATIONS(30:25) Joe reflects on retiring in his early 50s and how health care costs quickly became a major factor in his retirement planning.(35:35) Clarification on ACA navigators and where to find assistance through HealthCare.gov and research from Kaiser Family Foundation.(37:00) David shares his experience navigating insurance before Medicare, highlighting how exploring different options helped manage costs.(38:36) Gene asks about handling a gap in coverage before Medicare, and Roger shares strategies to manage costs and explore available options.(45:20) Philosophical discussion on whether it is appropriate to intentionally manage income to qualify for subsidies, and how each person must reconcile financial optimization with personal values.SMART SPRINT(51:30) Choose one area of spending this week—health care or otherwise—and apply intentional cost awareness to build the habit of conscious cost control.REFERENCESSubmit a Question for RogerSign up for The NoodleThe Retirement Answer ManKaiser Family Foundation (KFF)Healthcare.gov

Romans 7:7-25 Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from Sunday, February 15, 2026. "You already belong to Christ. He loves you. You love him. You already stand in communion with the One whose heart is aligned with the Father's. "Stay there. Even if you are well aware of how far short you fall, stay there! Don't have a spiritual affair with some other social, political or personal ideology. Stay in relationship with the Jesus of the Gospels. Because over time, remaining with Jesus changes you. His love changes how you love, and what once looked beautiful to you but is ugly in his eyes… begins to lose its shine. Revenge becomes thin. Reconciliation becomes radiant. Cruelty looks ugly, Kindness looks lovely. Power looks smaller. Peace looks stronger. "Desire is not converted by force. It is converted by fellowship. "And that is why Paul can move from, 'Wretched man that I am,' to 'Thanks be to God.'" Read the manuscripts of our latest sermons at: https://www.spres.org/worship/sermons/

Is there a difference between forgiving someone and letting them back into your life? Today on Pocket Theology, we're tackling a tough listener question: How do we reconcile with abusive or unsafe people? We dive into the theology of boundaries, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and why your safety matters to God. Stick around for a much-needed laugh as we celebrate Jaden's new baby and discuss why "theology" should make us better humans.To connect, email podcast@zionclearlake.org • (zionclearlake.org/pockettheology)

Hello, estranged mama. How are you? Are you feeling tired? When estrangement stretches on, it wears you down. Some days it might feel tempting to just stop trying and to try to not think about it anymore. I know. If you're feeling weary from unanswered texts, unaccepted apologies and being treated like you don't matter, it's okay… Exhale and come in. This conversation is for you. Estrangement fatigue… 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

Jason Green was serving in the Obama White House when a phone call from his mother sent him home to sit with his grandmother in the hospital — and into a story he never knew was his. In this conversation, we talk about the hidden history of Quince Orchard, a Black community founded after emancipation, and three segregated churches that chose to merge in 1968 after Dr. King's assassination. We explore remembrance before reconciliation, the communal strength of the Black church, breaking cycles of harm, and what it actually costs to build resilient, integrated community in a divided time. If you're asking where we go from here — chaos or community — this episode is for you.Jason G. Green is a Maryland-born community organizer, attorney, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of economic opportunity, community trust-building, and democratic renewal. He is the author of the forthcoming book Too Precious to Lose (One World | Penguin Random House, 2026), an intimate narrative that blends a personal, community history with a broader call to repair the connections that bind us together.Green served as Special Assistant to the President and Associate White House Counsel to President Obama, advising on domestic and economic policy during the recovery from the Great Recession. He later co-founded SkillSmart, a pioneering workforce and economic-impact software company that has helped quantify more than $100 billion in economic development activity and supported a talent pipeline of more than 50,000 skilled workers across the United States.He is the President and CEO of EverGreen Labs, a strategy studio that helps organizations deepen stakeholder alignment, improve market positioning, and drive measurable business outcomes. Green previously served as Executive-in-Residence at Zeal Capital Partners, supporting early-stage companies focused on the future of work, financial technology, and health equity.A civic leader deeply committed to history, memory, and reconciliation, Green is a trustee of the Pleasant View Historic Association and a founding commissioner and former chair of the Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation. His award-winning PBS documentary, Finding Fellowship, explores the intertwined Black and white history of Quince Orchard and the community-led fight to preserve its legacyGreen has served several corporate and nonprofit boards, including Daivergent, Flare, Clear Impact, Per Scholas, the Arena, the Washington University Alumni Board of Governors and Regional Cabinet, and the Yale Law School Executive Committee and is a non-resident fellow at the Urban Institute. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis.His work—spanning technology, public service, storytelling, and community leadership—is rooted in a belief that our shared future depends on our capacity to connect and build together. Green currently lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Ritu and their son Aidan.Jason's Book:Too Precious to LoseJason's Recommendation:Great ExpectationsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, ThreaGet Your Sidekick Support the show

Family relationships are being reexamined across today's culture, as more adult children choose to cut off contact with their parents in the name of “boundaries.” What began as a broader social trend is now affecting Christian and Apostolic families as well.In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard addresses a challenging and deeply personal question: Does Scripture support an adult Christian cutting ties with Christian parents?With biblical clarity and pastoral sensitivity, Dr. Bernard explores the command to honor father and mother (Exodus 20:12), the role of healthy boundaries, and personal responsibility in strained relationships. Rather than adopting cultural narratives uncritically, this conversation invites believers to evaluate family conflict through the lens of Scripture.This episode was inspired by a recent article from The Federalist highlighting the growing trend of family estrangement.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

This is the first episode in a series on using relational skills to bring reconciliation to painful situations within the church. When people are wounded by those who represent God, that pain often becomes associated with God Himself.In this series, we will explore how such wounds can be healed, how to sit with people in their pain, and how to help them reconnect with Immanuel in a way that restores trust and relationship. We'll also look at practical ways to heal our own hearts so we can carry God's grace and peace to others.

The Reconciliation of All Things | A Sermon for an Anxious World When the world feels fractured and uncertain, what does Christian hope look like? In this sermon, The Reconciliation of All Things, Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway reflects on Amos 5:18–24 and Matthew 17:1–9 to explore how justice, glory, and reconciliation belong together. Amos calls God's people beyond hollow worship toward justice that "rolls down like waters," while the Transfiguration reveals Christ's radiant glory — a vision meant not to remove us from the world, but to steady us for life within it. In this message, we consider: Why worship and justice cannot be separated The danger of assuming God is automatically on our side How the mountaintop vision strengthens us for the valley What it means to participate in God's work of reconciliation How trusting God's larger purposes frees us from anxious striving The future does not depend on our fear or frantic control. It belongs to God. And that frees us to live with courage, clarity, and compassion here and now.

Pastor Chrissy Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Fighting Fire With Fire,” a message on handling conflict with humility and Spirit-led self-control. Teaching from James 1 and Ephesians 4, she explains how unmanaged anger damages connection and how choosing kindness, listening, and unity leads to healthier relationships.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap (02:30) - Fighting Fire With Fire introduction (05:00) - Conflict is the price of intimacy (07:10) - Flesh fire vs Spirit fire (11:00) - Conflict is inevitable, combustion is optional (14:45) - What anger exposes in the heart (18:30) - Identifying unhealthy communication styles (21:00) - Be quick to listen, slow to speak (James 1:19) (24:30) - Managing anger before it manages you (29:00) - Practical tools for emotional regulation (34:30) - Humility protects unity (39:00) - Choosing connection over being right (42:30) - Invitation, prayer & response

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