Podcasts about Redeemed

Under the law, the people constantly toiled to become righteous through their own efforts. Any blessings they received were conditional and based on their performance; they had to work for God's approval. Under grace, everything has flipped: because of the finished works of Jesus and our faith in them, we're no longer working for righteousness but from righteousness. When the world pressures us to fall in with its principles, we must make the effort to agree with the salvation God has given us. Believers have been taken from grinding through hard work and drudgery to get closer to God to simply responding to the nearness we already have with Him. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org

From 2019 to 2023, Jermaine Wilson served two terms as mayor of his hometown of Leavenworth, Kansas—an amazing achievement considering that only a decade earlier, he had finished serving several years in prison. In this week's episode Jermaine talks with Nate Dewberry about his life journey, from his “hopeless” upbringing surrounded by poverty and crime to his spiritual awakening in prison to his current work with Prison Fellowship, the country's largest nonprofit Christian ministry serving the incarcerated and their families. Whether or not you have any kind of criminal record, you'll benefit from hearing Jermaine's wise counsel about fatherhood, finding forgiveness and acceptance, and transcending victimhood to live a mature, responsible, fulfilling life in the identity Christ has for each of us.Segments/chapters0:00 Intro/Jermaine's “hopeless” childhood3:00 Jermaine's seasons of incarceration8:09 Finding community in Prison Fellowship16:52 What Jermaine's post-release life looks like now21:15 Words of wisdom for fathers inside or outside prison walls24:36 Challenges in the transition to post-prison life31:12 Fostering unity and community in a time of discord38:09 Closing thoughts: What does redemption mean to you?Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Starting Point: https://theredeemed.com/spJoin the Community: https://theredeemed.com/jointrHave a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebook...

When we first get saved, one of the biggest changes we undergo is a shift in mindset. Until we learn to begin renewing our minds, we tend to think we must continue striving through our own efforts to follow a list of rules. This was okay under the old covenant, but we're now living under the new covenant. The effort of trying to get God to do what is complete has been replaced by the effort to maintain an intimate, personal relationship with Him. Now, the only effort required is the effort to participate in what's already finished through Jesus. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org

  In Ephesians 1, Paul reminds us of a life-changing truth: we have been redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ. Redemption is not something we earn. It is a gift purchased at a great price and freely given through God's grace.

Welcome to Living GodCast, the sermon podcast from Church of the Living God in Winchester, KY!Each week, we bring you powerful biblical messages to encourage and strengthen your faith. Whether you're part of our local church family or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages inspire you in your walk with Christ.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more about us online at ⁠www.wincitycolg.com⁠. For additional resources and ways to connect, visit our Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg⁠. Subscribe and grow with us in God's Word!

Welcome to Living GodCast, the sermon podcast from Church of the Living God in Winchester, KY!Each week, we bring you powerful biblical messages to encourage and strengthen your faith. Whether you're part of our local church family or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages inspire you in your walk with Christ.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more about us online at ⁠www.wincitycolg.com⁠. For additional resources and ways to connect, visit our Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg⁠. Subscribe and grow with us in God's Word!

The Geoff Solstice has hit us once more and it brought the heat this year. We have Sephiroths, clawed Canadians, and goddesses of war. Nostalgia wins again and we're getting Ocarina of Time... again! We have a gosh darned Code: Veronica remake! (Although, due to tariffs, we couldn't keep the "Code" in the title). Geoff has learned from his prior errors and gave us what we really want: corporate IP, baby. Join the fellas as we unpack this cooler of game announcements!

Culture says masculinity is the problem. Scripture says the problem is its absence. In this message, we confront the real crisis facing the modern home — not too much manhood, but too little biblical manhood. Drawing from Joshua's bold declaration, Adam's call to cultivate the garden, and Christ's example of headship through sacrifice, this episode unpacks what it actually means to be a father: not a tyrant, but a steward; not a dictator, but a gardener and a gatekeeper. We trace the first failure of manhood back to passive silence in Eden, and we lay out the four pillars every father is called to — cultivator, gatekeeper, priest, and provider. This isn't a message for perfect men. It's a call to every father, grandfather, stepfather, mentor, and young man becoming a man: stand in your place, pray in your house, bless your children, and build what God entrusted to you. The answer was never less manhood. It's redeemed manhood.

This week in worship, Pastor David continues our study of the book of Ruth in chapter 3, where hope requires courage. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz each take faithful steps into an uncertain future, trusting that God is at work even when the outcome is unknown. This passage reminds us that we are redeemed, bought and claimed by our loving Savior.

As we transition from our series on Relationships Redeemed to our new series we have this message of hope reflecting on True Friendship and our true friend in Jesus.... we look at some Proverbs (Proverbs 13:20, 17:17; 18:24; 22:24-25; 27:6; 27:9) and John 15:12-17

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Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

Eternity Future: The Glorious New Heaven, New Earth, and the Literal Holy City New Jerusalem After the thousand-year reign of Christ upon this earth and after the final judgment at the Great White Throne, Scripture opens the door to the eternal state. The old order ends completely, and God brings forth a new creation filled with His presence, His glory, and His redeemed people. This is not a vague spiritual realm. It is a real, tangible, physical reality that will last forever. Let us begin by anchoring ourselves in the immediate events that lead into this eternal future. After the thousand years expire, Satan is released for a short time. He deceives the nations one last time. They gather in vast numbers like the sand of the sea to surround the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire comes down from God out of heaven and devours them. Then the devil himself is cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet already are. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. Immediately following this, John sees the Great White Throne. The One seated upon it causes the earth and the heaven to flee away. There is no place found for them. The dead, small and great, stand before God. Books are opened, including the book of life. Every person is judged according to their works recorded in the books. The sea gives up its dead. Death and hell deliver up their dead. All are judged. Then death and hell are cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. Whoever is not found written in the book of life is cast into the lake of fire. With the judgment complete and the old creation removed, John records the breathtaking vision of what comes next. The New Heaven and the New Earth John writes: “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” The old heaven and earth do not merely receive a fresh coat of paint. They pass away entirely. The elements melt with fervent heat. Everything built on the foundation of sin and rebellion is dissolved. In its place God creates something entirely new in quality and character—a heaven and earth where righteousness dwells perfectly and permanently. There is no more sea. Throughout the Bible the sea often pictures unrest, chaos, and separation. In this new creation those things are gone. There will be no restless tossing of waves, no vast oceans dividing continents, no symbol of the wicked whose waters cast up mire and dirt. The new earth will be a place of perfect order, perfect stability, and perfect unity under the rule of God. The prophet Isaiah had already seen this coming reality hundreds of years earlier. He declared: “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy. And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying. There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock; and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.” While some aspects of this prophecy find expression during the millennial kingdom, the complete and final fulfillment belongs to the eternal state we are considering now. Grief, frustration, premature death, and the curse upon creation will be remembered no more. The new creation will be a place of unending joy and perfect fulfillment. The Literal Holy City, New Jerusalem, Descending from Heaven John continues: “And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” This is a real, literal city. It is not an allegory or a symbol for something else. It is a tangible, physical city that descends from the very presence of God. Its preparation is described as that of a bride adorned for her husband—beautiful, pure, radiant, and perfectly suited for the glorious purpose for which it was made. The city itself shines with the glory of God. Its light is like a most precious stone, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal. It radiates the very presence and holiness of the One who created it. An angel carries John in the Spirit to a great and high mountain so he can see this city clearly. The angel says, “Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb's wife.” Then John beholds the city descending out of heaven from God. The Massive Scale and Perfect Design of the City The city is foursquare. Its length is as large as its breadth. John measures it with a golden reed and finds it to be twelve thousand furlongs in length, breadth, and height. Twelve thousand furlongs equals approximately fifteen hundred miles. Picture a city that stretches one thousand five hundred miles from north to south, one thousand five hundred miles from east to west, and rises one thousand five hundred miles into the sky. It is a perfect cube of staggering proportions—larger than any city humanity has ever imagined or built. The wall of the city is measured at one hundred forty-four cubits according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel. This wall is great and high, providing perfect security and separation from anything unholy. The city has twelve gates—three on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. At each gate stands an angel. On the gates are written the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel. The wall itself rests upon twelve foundations, and in those foundations are written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. This design reflects perfect governmental order and divine completeness. The twelve gates and twelve foundations speak of access and stability rooted in God's covenant dealings with His people throughout history. The angels at the gates guard the holiness of the city. Nothing unworthy will ever pass through them. The Breathtaking Materials and Radiant Beauty The building materials of this city are beyond anything known on the present earth. The wall is constructed of jasper. The entire city is pure gold, and this gold is like clear glass—transparent and flawless. The foundations of the wall are adorned with every kind of precious stone in dazzling array: The first foundation is jasper—clear and radiant like the glory of God Himself. The second is sapphire—a deep, heavenly blue. The third is chalcedony—a stone of milky, translucent beauty. The fourth is emerald—a rich, vibrant green. The fifth is sardonyx—layered with bands of red and white. The sixth is sardius—a fiery red stone. The seventh is chrysolite—a golden, transparent gem. The eighth is beryl—a sea-green or blue-green brilliance. The ninth is topaz—a golden yellow that catches the light. The tenth is chrysoprasus—a apple-green stone of rare beauty. The eleventh is jacinth—a violet or reddish-blue gem. The twelfth is amethyst—a deep purple that speaks of royalty and splendor. The twelve gates are each made of a single pearl. Every gate is one enormous pearl. The street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass. Imagine standing before gates formed from single pearls of unimaginable size. Picture streets of transparent gold that reflect the glory streaming from the throne of God. Picture foundations sparkling with every color of the rainbow in perfect harmony. This is not poetic exaggeration. This is the literal description of the city God has prepared. Its beauty is real, visible, and eternal. The transparency of the gold and the clarity of the jasper reveal a holiness that has nothing to hide. Everything in this city is pure, open, and glorious. No Temple Needed – The Presence of God Fills Everything John notes something remarkable: “And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.” In the old creation, temples and tabernacles were necessary because God's presence was localized and mediated. In this new city, the entire metropolis is filled with the immediate presence of God and the Lamb. There is no need for a separate building. The whole city functions as the dwelling place of God. The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple. Because of this, the city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine in it. The glory of God lights the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. The light is not created light. It is the uncreated, eternal glory of God Himself radiating through the city. There is no night there. The gates are never shut. There is perpetual day because the source of light never sets. Access for the Redeemed and Perfect Security The nations of them which are saved walk in the light of the city. The kings of the earth bring their glory and honor into it. The gates stand open continually. People from every nation and tribe who have been redeemed enter freely and bring the glory and honor of their cultures and peoples into the presence of God. Yet nothing that defiles, nothing abominable, and nothing that makes a lie can ever enter. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life have access to this glorious city. God Dwells with His People A loud voice from heaven proclaims the central reality of eternity: “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.” God's presence, once veiled behind curtains and clouds, is now fully and permanently with His people. He dwells among them without any barrier. He Himself wipes away all tears from their eyes. There is no more death. There is no more sorrow. There is no more crying. There is no more pain. The former things—the entire order of sin, curse, and death—have passed away forever. He who sits on the throne declares: “Behold, I make all things new.” These words are true and faithful. It is done. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. He gives the water of life freely to everyone who thirsts. The one who overcomes inherits all things. God becomes his God, and he becomes God's son. In contrast, those who refused grace have their part in the lake of fire—the second death. The River of Life and the Tree of Life in the Heart of the City John is shown the very center of this glorious city: “And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.” A pure river of the water of life flows directly from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It is clear as crystal—perfectly pure and refreshing. On both sides of this river stands the tree of life. It produces twelve different kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. Its leaves bring healing to the nations. This is the complete reversal of the curse pronounced in Eden. In the beginning, man was barred from the tree of life. Now the tree stands openly in the middle of the city's main street, freely available. The river flows from the very throne. There is no more curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb is central to everything. God's servants serve Him with perfect joy and without weariness. They see His face. His name is written in their foreheads as a mark of eternal ownership and security. There is no night. The Lord God gives them light. And they reign forever and ever. The Eternal Reign and God All in All When the millennial kingdom ends and all enemies have been subdued, including death itself, the Son delivers up the kingdom to the Father. All rule and authority are put down. God becomes all in all. The redeemed reign with Christ in this glorious city forever. Their service is joyful. Their worship is perfect. Their fellowship with God and with one another is unbroken and eternal. The former things have passed away. All things are new. The city stands as a real, glorious, physical reality—massive, radiant, secure, and filled with the immediate presence of God. Its streets of transparent gold, its pearl gates, its jeweled foundations, its river of life, and its tree of life will be seen and enjoyed by the redeemed for all eternity. This is the inheritance of those who overcome. This is the home prepared for the people of God. This is the city whose builder and maker is God. The closing words of Scripture call us to readiness: “Behold, I come quickly.” Blessed is the one who keeps the words of this prophecy. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the one who hears say, “Come.” Let the one who is thirsty come. Whoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Whatever else you can say about life in the military, there's always a clearly defined purpose. So says Jordan Ames, who retired four years ago from the Marine Corps—and, for the first time in more than two decades, had to find a new purpose of his own. Now a Christ-centered leadership trainer and published author, Jordan shares the path that led to that purpose in this week's episode, and talks with Nate Dewberry about his core principles of leadership, how to keep from letting details and distractions divert you from doing God's work, and the unusual path that led him to marriage and six adopted kids—plus a “Miracle Number Seven.”Segments/chapters0:00 Intro/What does redemption mean to you?1:31 Finding a new purpose after 21 years in the Marines6:56 Leadership principles from the military that Jordan still carries with him10:01 The most difficult season of Jordan's civilian life17:54 How Jordan's book of devotionals came together24:58 Three core principles Jordan wants his readers to remember33:58 The worries and preoccupations that keep us from acting on God's vision44:40 Jordan's unconventional path to marriage and seven kids54:44 “The radical story of Number Seven”Find community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Starting Point: https://theredeemed.com/spJoin the Community: https://theredeemed.com/jointrHave a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebook...

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2. The Turning Point (Exodus: Redeemed to Worship) - Fr. Michael Flowers 06.14.26 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

Most people recognize Michael Jackson's 1983 mega-hit “Billie Jean,” but few know the human story behind the headlines. In this episode of Think Biblically, Sean sits down with Biola and Talbot graduate and educator La Nej Garrison, whose mother was a partial real-life inspiration behind the famous song.La Nej Garrison is a dedicated family woman, editor, senior writer, and minister deeply passionate about her faith, family, and fostering meaningful conversations around religion and ethics. She holds a degree in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from Talbot School of Theology. Professionally, she serves as an editor for one of the largest African American publishing houses in the United States and as a senior writer for Women In Apologetics. You can read more of her work and stay connected by visiting her website at lanejgarrison.org or by following her on Instagram @la_nejg.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south." Psalm 107:1-3  

In this episode of RENEW, we look at the powerful reminder from Psalm 107: “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.” God has been good, gracious, and faithful to redeem us, and His people should not be silent about it. This episode encourages believers to speak up, give thanks, and share what the Lord has done.

For a third time, Jesus predicts his passion, and yet again his disciples fail to see that he is leading them on a path of suffering and servanthood. They're too blind because they're too captured by worldly ambition. But surprisingly, Jesus doesn't expect his disciples to suppress their desire for greatness. Our ambitions don't need to be repressed. They need to be redeemed.

Enter the Holy of Holies with confidence. You are the redeemed of the Lord, set apart for His divine purposes today.

What if everything holding you back has already been defeated through faith? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons unpack the powerful truth of redemption through Jesus Christ. Hear a remarkable testimony of supernatural provision that will stretch your belief in what's possible while living by faith. This episode will leave you ready to step into the freedom and blessing that already belongs to you.Mentioned in this episode:BVOV Podcast Link HubBVOV Podcast Link HubBVOV Podcast Link HubBVOV Podcast Link HubBVOV Podcast Link Hub

What if everything holding you back has already been defeated through faith? On Believer's Voice of Victory, Kenneth Copeland and Pastor George Pearsons unpack the powerful truth of redemption through Jesus Christ. Hear a remarkable testimony of supernatural provision that will stretch your belief in what's possible while living by faith. This episode will leave you ready to step into the freedom and blessing that already belongs to you.

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In this episode of Inklings, we go over the talk Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls by Gary E. Stevenson

Karis Meier is a resilient writer who has triumphed over years of chronic illness. Through an open conversation, we delve into the topics of anxiety, depression, grief, and how Karis found solace and purpose through her unwavering faith in God. Discover the compelling story behind her new book, "Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength to Endure, Purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow” as Karis shares valuable insights and lessons learned from her incredible journey of redemption and inner strength. Tune in for an episode that explores the power of faith, resilience, and finding meaning in life's darkest moments. To follow Karis, and learn more about her great work, visit www.karismeier.comYou can get a copy of her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3LnqtyK

On the surface, Michael Rutherford had the kind of life men fantasize about: a phenomenally successful business that spanned the globe, a jet-setting lifestyle, a beautiful fiancée, a car that cost more than many people's houses. But when he lost it all in what felt like the blink of an eye, he realized he had no choice but to put what was left of his life in God's hands. God didn't restore Michael's riches, but He offered something Michael appreciates even more—freedom from superficial worries and a sense of true purpose. Michael talks with Nate Dewberry this week about that mission—helping other people dig deep and uncover their true God-given purpose—as well as other gifts, such as clarity and patience, that have been unexpected benefits of his riches-to-rags story.Segments/chapters0:00 Who Michael was before his “radical encounter” of redemption4:04 The effects of Michael's spiritual transformation7:23 Giving up control and “rejoicing in the wait”13:05 What embracing the Lord has taught Michael to live without22:26 The values and disciplines that keep Michael on the right path28:58 What Michael feels like Jesus is using him to do35:40 The dreams and vision Michael is pursuing nowFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter 

1. The New King (Exodus: Redeemed to Worship) - Fr. Derek Metcalf 06.07.26 by St. Aidan's Anglican Church, KC

It's time for the concluding episode in a three-part series on Deborah, one of the most remarkable leaders in the book of Judges. In a time of spiritual decline, political oppression, and widespread fear, God raised up a woman to judge Israel, speak His word, and lead His people toward deliverance. In this final episode, Kyle and Jonathan discuss some of the beautiful connections to Deborah and Barak's struggle and how they overcame. They also discuss some of the leadership qualities that Deborah possessed and how we can strive to be like her.

In this sermon, Pastor Jake unpacks Revelation 14:6–13 as a discipleship manual for life in a culture drunk on self-worship. Revelation, from the Greek apokalypsis—“unveiling” (Revelation 1:1)—is shown not merely as an end-times roadmap, but as God's revelation of heavenly reality breaking into everyday life.Walking through Revelation 13–14, this message contrasts the deceptive “unholy trinity” of dragon, sea beast, and land beast (Revelation 12–13) with the “eternal gospel” proclaimed by an angel in mid-heaven (Revelation 14:6–7; Matthew 24:14). You'll see how modern idols of autonomy, comfort, and success mirror the seductions of Babylon—a symbol for every culture that builds its own kingdom in defiance of God (Revelation 14:8; 17–18; Genesis 11:1–9; Jeremiah 51:6–8).Key themes include:The Eternal Gospel & Coming JudgmentThe angel's global call: “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come” (Revelation 14:7; Acts 17:30–31; Hebrews 9:27).Judgment spoken as certain and imminent, underscoring God's mercy in warning (2 Peter 3:9; John 3:16–18).Babylon's Wine & the Dragon's Wrath“The maddening wine of her adulteries” (Revelation 14:8; 17:2) as a picture of seductive passion (thumos) that is actually wrath in disguise (Revelation 12:12).How cultural norms around money, sex, power, and achievement quietly reshape our worship (Romans 1:21–25; 1 John 2:15–17).Allegiance, Worship, and Everyday LifeBabylon as a worship category, not an income bracket (Matthew 6:19–24; Luke 4:5–8).Redeemed success: the same “pearls and gold” that corrupt Babylon adorn the New Jerusalem when used for God's glory (Revelation 18; 21:18–21).Bold Witness in “Midair”The angel's visible, audible witness (Revelation 14:6) as a picture of the church as “a city on a hill” (Matthew 5:14–16; Philippians 2:14–16).Practical boldness: sharing your story, praying for others, and living publicly for Christ (Acts 1:8; Acts 4:29–31).Patient Endurance & Spirit-Empowered Faithfulness“This calls for patient endurance on the part of the people of God” (Revelation 14:12; Revelation 1:9; 13:10).The blessing over those who “die in the Lord” and finish their race well (Revelation 14:13; 2 Timothy 4:7–8; Matthew 24:13).How simple, ongoing obedience opens our ears to the Spirit's voice (John 14:15–17; Galatians 5:16–25).The message closes with a clear invitation to transfer your allegiance from the doomed city of Babylon to the eternal kingdom of the Lamb (Revelation 17–19; 21–22), trusting the One who loved you and gave Himself for you (Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20).

Have you had news you just had to share? Maybe you called a friend or told the next person you saw! Often, news we share has to do with something we really wanted, something we were hoping for, or something really good that happened. But how often is our salvation from sin the focus of our exciting news? In Psalm 107, the psalmist calls the reader to give thanks to the Lord for His steadfast love.

Rick Hearst returns to the show to discuss who Rick is now...has he become a better person and why? Then we rewatch the infamous scene when Jason gave Rick very special beatdown

"Since I Have Been Redeemed" played by Nancy Wilkerson June 7, 2026 Worship Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio To support the ministry of the church, please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/

Aaron Barnett was a promising college athlete when he lost multiple close family members, a relationship, and, seemingly, his life's purpose. After literally wasting away through months of depression, he reinvested in his relationship with the Lord and found a new purpose—helping young people from all walks of life find theirs. In this week's episode Aaron converses with The Redeemed's Nate Dewberry about what he's learned on these journeys, from dealing with crippling insecurity and major life transitions to embracing our creative sides and the divine inspiration that God, in his grace, has placed in each of us.Segments/chapters0:00 Intro/A season of tribulation and the toll it took on Aaron3:43 Aaron's journey back to mental and physical health8:04 Why even devoted churchgoers sometimes fail to feel God's presence in their lives15:47 How men can better embrace their creative side22:57 What Aaron has learned from helping people deal with insecurity35:09 Breaking down our resistance to life's seasons of transition41:47 The values and practices that help keep Aaron's relationships healthyFind community, deepen your faith, join the brotherhood for free today at theredeemed.com/join.Visit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets,  show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles.Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here.Interested in being a guest on our podcast?   Email Nate@theredeemed.comFollow The Redeemed on Social Media: PodcastYouTubeFacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter 

In Part 4 of What Torah Can Do for Us, we explore what Torah does for the redeemed believer. Torah does not save or justify us apart from Yeshua Messiah, yet it reveals Yehovah's character, points us to Messiah, makes us wise unto salvation, grounds us in truth, and strengthens us for covenant faithfulness and spiritual warfare.

We continue in a three-part series on Deborah, one of the most remarkable leaders in the book of Judges. In a time of spiritual decline, political oppression, and widespread fear, God raised up a woman to judge Israel, speak His word, and lead His people toward deliverance. In this second episode, Kyle and Jonathan bring the Eden narrative principles into the story of Deborah in Judges 4-5. We meet some of the main characters as well as the struggle that God's people were presently enduring. Will they overcome? Listen to find out.

Text Me Here!!!Welcome to the Saturday Afternoon Session of Conference.Elder Stevenson truly comes out with a bang, when I originally heard his talk, I loved hearing the stats about this cool airport in Japan who never loses a luggage. However, when I went over the talk again this week, I was hit with the overhwlmeing truth of the love that Our Heavenly Father has for each and every one of us, His Children.I'm so excited for you to go through this talk and pull out your own thoughts, let me know what insights are thoughts come to your mind by texting me in the link or emailing me!********Elder Stevenson's Bio: https://www.thechurchnews.com/2015/10/29/23222691/elder-gary-e-stevenson-apostle-2015/Elder Stevenson's Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/23stevenson?lang=eng E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.comInsta: @munchandminglepodcast

Welcome to Living GodCast, the sermon podcast from Church of the Living God in Winchester, KY!Each week, we bring you powerful biblical messages to encourage and strengthen your faith. Whether you're part of our local church family or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages inspire you in your walk with Christ.Join us in person at 114 Franklin Avenue, Winchester, KY, or explore more about us online at ⁠www.wincitycolg.com⁠. For additional resources and ways to connect, visit our Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wincitycolg⁠. Subscribe and grow with us in God's Word!

Ever wish you could skip to the last page of your story just to know it's going to be okay? In this final message from the Book of Ruth, we see how God was quietly writing something beautiful all along and why your faithfulness today matters more than you know.

On Pentecost Sunday, Bria read the famous story from Acts 2v1-13 and presented Pentecost as the redemption of Babel - where humanity once sought power and unity apart from God and were scattered. God now gives His Spirit to dwell within His people, creating a unity rooted in dependence on Christ. The Spirit's power is not given for self-promotion, but for surrender, service, and bearing witness to Jesus.   The good news of Pentecost is that God's presence is no longer confined to a place, but through the Holy Spirit He lives inside of us. We are invited to live in relationship with Him - attentive to His voice, open to His correction and shaped by His love. 

Basilica of Santa Margherita — the big church perched high above Cortona. From down in the valley, it almost seems to float above the town. This church is dedicated to Margaret of Cortona. Margaret is unlike any other saint you will likely ever hear about. Her story is fascinating and dramatic. If you were choosing the story of a woman to become a saint known for her faith in Jesus, this would not be the chosen one. But, thankfully God doesn't choose as we would choose. He never dismisses us because of our past. Our shame or guilt is never beyond his touch of redemption. His good plans for us still stand even when we have done our best to mess them up. Margaret of Cortona's body rests in a sealed tomb behind glass within the church high on the hill above the Tuscan town of Cortona. Yes, a corpse now 729 years old on display. I've never seen anything like it. But it wasn't her preserved body that has left me in awe – it's her story. Margaret was born in 1247 in rural Tuscany, in a tiny village near Cortona. Her mother died when she was young, and much like a Cinderella story she was then under the rule of a mean stepmother. As a teenager, she ran away with a wealthy nobleman named Arsenio. They lived together for years and had a son, but they were never married — quite scandalous by the standards of the time. They never married and Margaret had decided she would be okay with that since being Arsenio's mistress afforded her a life of luxury and wealth. She was attached to her new lifestyle and she build her identity around a relationship with a man that wasn't honorable. Hmmmm … not so saintly, huh? Then came the event that changed everything. One day Arsenio never returned home. Margaret followed his dog into the woods, which led her to his murdered body. The shock shattered her old life. Yes, her old life of luxury. Her old life of wealth. And her old life of being the mistress that had settled for a life that fell so short of God's standards. After the death of Arsenio, Margaret left everything behind and went back to Cortona in deep grief and repentance. She knew the life she had been living was wrong and she wanted to make it right. At first she was rejected — even by family — but eventually the Franciscans took her in as someone who wanted to repent and do better. She became deeply spiritual, seeking God's way instead of her own. But what made her beloved wasn't just repentance; it was what she did afterward. Margaret devoted herself to the poor, the sick, and the outcast. She founded a hospital in Cortona and became known for fierce compassion and being in the presence miraculous acts of God. Margaret's story reminds us you can have grief, you can carry shame, and God can still use you in powerful ways. In the hands of God, that's a life that can reach other lost souls who feel distant. Her troubled past is still being used today, 729 years after her death to reach others with a troubled past. She was often compared to Mary Magdalene of the Bible. Remember Mary Magdalene – the woman no one else would have chosen, but Jesus chose her as one of his closest followers. Luke 8:2, “Jesus took his 12 disciples with him, along with some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases. Among them was Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out 7 demons.” It's often thought Mary Magdalene is the sinful woman seen anointing the feet of Jesus in Luke 7. A woman believed to have been a prostitue. A woman who simply needed healing from all the enemy had used to destroy her in the past. Mary Magdalene was deeply afflicted and Jesus freed her. And afterwards, she devoted her entire life to him. She was at the cross when Jesus was crucified. She was the first one Jesus appeared to after his resurrection. She was the woman with an imperfect past that was chosen personally by Jesus. AND THE SAME IS TRUE FOR YOU AND I. CHOSEN. REDEEMED. HEALED. SET APART TO NOW DO SOMETHING GOOD WITH OUR LIVES. You may think certain things disqualified you, but God says surrendered things become powerful things. Your past does not cancel your purpose. Your story still belongs in the hands of a redeeming God. God wants to use ALL of your story — not just the polished parts. The healed parts. The overcoming parts. The still-growing parts. Stop believing you have to be perfect to be used by God. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Read OnlineStanding by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home. John 19:25–27Yesterday, we celebrated the great Solemnity of Pentecost, commemorating the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples and the birth of the Church. Just as God “breathed” life into Adam at the creation, so the Holy Spirit, the Breath of God, gives new life to the Church, the Body of Christ. At Pentecost, the Blessed Virgin Mary was present, embodying the Gift of Fortitude in her unwavering trust in God's plan.Fortitude, one of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, strengthens us to persevere in doing good, especially amid trials, suffering, or temptation. It acts as an anchor, holding us steady during life's storms and uniting us more deeply to the Mystery of the Cross.When this memorial was instituted in 2018, Cardinal Robert Sarah beautifully reminded us that “the Christian life must be anchored to the Mystery of the Cross, to the oblation of Christ in the Eucharistic Banquet, and to the Mother of the Redeemer and Mother of the Redeemed….” Today, we honor her not only as the Mother of the Redeemer but also as our Mother—the Mother of the Redeemed. What a profound gift it is to share a spiritual mother with the Son of God! Through her maternal care and intercession, she leads us to her Son and strengthens us on our journey of faith. The Gospel for today's memorial recalls one of the most sacred images in the Scriptures—the Blessed Virgin Mary standing at the foot of the Cross, gazing with perfect faith, hope, and love at her divine Son. Her fidelity to Him was unwavering. With a motherly empathy, strengthened by the fullness of grace, she felt His pains and endured His suffering until the end. Though Jesus embodied every virtue and spiritual gift, He allowed Himself to receive strength and consolation from His mother as He hung upon the Cross. This act of shared love and mutual consolation—Christ receiving strength from His mother as she shared in His suffering—invites us to embrace this same love, allowing our Blessed Mother's maternal care to unite us more fully to Christ. When Jesus turned to His mother and said, “Woman, behold, your son,” and to John, “Behold, your mother,” He was speaking to each of us, entrusting His mother to us and us to her. As the Blessed Mother stood by her Son in His suffering, she also stands by us, teaching us to remain steadfast in our faith, rooted in Christ's sacrifice and strengthened by His Eucharistic presence. God strengthens and consoles us in accord with His divine plan, which includes the grace dispensed through the Sacraments—especially the Eucharist—the charitable intercession of others, the ministry of angels, and the unique motherly mediation of the Mother of God, our mother.Reflect today on the many ways God sanctifies and strengthens you for your mission. Through the Eucharist, we are united to Christ's Cross and receive the grace to rise triumphantly with Him. Along this journey, we are strengthened by the Blessed Mother, the Mother of the Church and the Mediatrix of grace. As the Spirit filled the Church at Pentecost, so too does He fill our hearts today, leading us to Mary, whose love and intercession anchor us to her Son and His saving grace.Mother of the Church and Mother of God, the Holy Spirit filled you with the fullness of grace and perfected every virtue in your humble soul. Your strength to endure the Cross with your Son includes a promise that you will always stand by me, showering your motherly care and mediating the grace of your Son. Please be my mother now and always, and help me to be a faithful disciple of your Son, anchored in His Cross and lifted by His grace. Mother of the Church and Mother of the Redeemed, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: The crucifixion of Jesus /Christ paintingSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.