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With Brooks away on vacation, Adam takes over the host's chair—and Jason and Eric join him for an episode filled with ministry updates, meaningful reflections, and some wonderfully strange rabbit trails.The guys celebrate students returning from MFuge, where an unexpected change of plans led to blessing bags, neighborhood prayer walks, and two courageous student testimonies. Then they explore the beautiful story of Ruth and Boaz, discovering how the kinsman redeemer points directly toward Jesus and reminds us that God is weaving together a story far greater than anything we can see in the moment.Along the way, Adam's security camera mistakes a dog for two wild turkeys, reports a fully clothed man watering the lawn, and eventually claims someone is vacuuming the grass. Plus, the guys make an important biblical discovery: He-Man really is in the Bible—they were just missing the dash.It's an episode about unexpected plans, unlikely people, God's redeeming work…and artificial intelligence that still cannot identify a turkey.
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260720dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “This is what the Lord says—Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. Who then is like me?” Isaiah 44: 6-7 The Bible Stands Alone In Old Testament times, God gave his people a visible reminder of his presence called the Ark of the Covenant. There was a time when the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines who had defeated Israel in battle and claimed the ark as their prize. Since they already believed in many gods, why not add the God of Israel as well? So, they placed the ark in the temple of their god, Dagon. The next morning, when they went to worship Dagon, there he lay, facedown before the ark of the Lord! So, Dagon was put back in his place. The next morning, it was the same result—Dagon facedown before the ark of the Lord, but this time his head and hands had broken off. Message received! The ark needed to go back to Israel because Dagon could not handle being in the presence of the Lord. (1 Samuel 5) God has placed in our hearts an awareness that there is a God and a desire to know that God. Throughout the course of human history, different gods and goddesses, spirits, and mystical powers have been proclaimed as gods. But “who then is like me?” asks the Lord. The best that the false worshippers could hope for is that their gods and goddesses would send rain and grow their fields and grow their families and flocks. If they gave the right sacrifices, perhaps those gods would listen. The Lord God stands alone. He does something that sinful minds couldn’t have even imagined. He came to us, wearing our flesh and blood. He redeemed us, taking our sinful failures upon himself. He loves us, promising his presence with us through life and preparing a place in eternity with him when this life comes to its close. Truly, the God of the Bible stands alone. Prayer: Lord God, help me to see you for you who are—eternal, powerful, and singular in your love for fallen humanity. Move my heart to serve you in my life. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Join us as we continue in the book of Ruth, as we find out that it's more than a beautiful love story, it's a powerful picture of the Gospel. In this message, we explore why every one of us needs redemption, how our hearts naturally drift from God, and how Jesus fulfills every qualification of our perfect Redeemer. Through the life of Boaz, we see a glimpse of Christ: a Redeemer who was willing, qualified, and able to pay the price we could never pay ourselves. Finally, we're challenged to consider our own response, approaching Jesus with humility, faith, and complete surrender. If you've ever wondered what redemption truly means and how it changes your life today, this message is for you.
What does greatness look like in the kingdom of God? It may not look dramatic, impressive, or worthy of attention. Often, it looks like ordinary faithfulness, serving others, keeping your commitments, and trusting God when you cannot see what He is doing.In this message from the Book of Ruth, Pastor Erik explores how God works through ordinary people and everyday acts of faithfulness to accomplish something far greater than they could imagine. Ruth's story begins with famine, loss, grief, and uncertainty. Naomi returns home feeling bitter and empty, while Ruth leaves behind everything familiar to remain faithful to her mother-in-law and to the God of Israel.Through Ruth's quiet devotion, Boaz's generosity, and the birth of Obed, God begins writing a story of redemption that reaches far beyond their immediate circumstances. Ruth, a widowed Moabite woman who seemed insignificant by the world's standards, ultimately becomes part of the family line of King David and Jesus Christ.This story reminds us to trust the God of the ordinary, trust Him during seasons of crisis, and trust the God who redeems. Even when He appears to be working behind the scenes, God is present, faithful, and weaving our ordinary obedience into His greater story. Jesus is the ultimate Redeemer who makes the insignificant significant, the hopeless hopeful, the lost found, the bitter pleasant, and the empty full again.
Austin and Eugene are joined this week by Sam Rapp, Young Adults Pastor at Christ the Redeemer here in Marietta. The three of them talk extensively about the history, importance, and practice of Communion. The Lord's Supper: A Reformed View
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260720dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “This is what the Lord says—Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. Who then is like me?” Isaiah 44: 6-7 The Bible Stands Alone In Old Testament times, God gave his people a visible reminder of his presence called the Ark of the Covenant. There was a time when the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines who had defeated Israel in battle and claimed the ark as their prize. Since they already believed in many gods, why not add the God of Israel as well? So, they placed the ark in the temple of their god, Dagon. The next morning, when they went to worship Dagon, there he lay, facedown before the ark of the Lord! So, Dagon was put back in his place. The next morning, it was the same result—Dagon facedown before the ark of the Lord, but this time his head and hands had broken off. Message received! The ark needed to go back to Israel because Dagon could not handle being in the presence of the Lord. (1 Samuel 5) God has placed in our hearts an awareness that there is a God and a desire to know that God. Throughout the course of human history, different gods and goddesses, spirits, and mystical powers have been proclaimed as gods. But “who then is like me?” asks the Lord. The best that the false worshippers could hope for is that their gods and goddesses would send rain and grow their fields and grow their families and flocks. If they gave the right sacrifices, perhaps those gods would listen. The Lord God stands alone. He does something that sinful minds couldn’t have even imagined. He came to us, wearing our flesh and blood. He redeemed us, taking our sinful failures upon himself. He loves us, promising his presence with us through life and preparing a place in eternity with him when this life comes to its close. Truly, the God of the Bible stands alone. Prayer: Lord God, help me to see you for you who are—eternal, powerful, and singular in your love for fallen humanity. Move my heart to serve you in my life. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Caleb Schafer, Lead Pastor of Redeemer's Church, continues an in-depth look at the book of Daniel. July 19th, 2026 | 7.19.26 Category: Control, Identity, Blessing
The ground is level at the cross. Every human distinction — moral, religious, ethnic, cultural — collapses before the one verdict that matters: all have sinned, and all who believe receive the same righteousness through the same Redeemer. At the place where God's justice and mercy meet, there is no distinction.This week, Pastor Brian continues preaching through the Book of Romans with a sermon entitled, Siné Discriminé from Romans chapter 3, verses 21 through 26
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260720dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “This is what the Lord says—Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. Who then is like me?” Isaiah 44: 6-7 The Bible Stands Alone In Old Testament times, God gave his people a visible reminder of his presence called the Ark of the Covenant. There was a time when the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines who had defeated Israel in battle and claimed the ark as their prize. Since they already believed in many gods, why not add the God of Israel as well? So, they placed the ark in the temple of their god, Dagon. The next morning, when they went to worship Dagon, there he lay, facedown before the ark of the Lord! So, Dagon was put back in his place. The next morning, it was the same result—Dagon facedown before the ark of the Lord, but this time his head and hands had broken off. Message received! The ark needed to go back to Israel because Dagon could not handle being in the presence of the Lord. (1 Samuel 5) God has placed in our hearts an awareness that there is a God and a desire to know that God. Throughout the course of human history, different gods and goddesses, spirits, and mystical powers have been proclaimed as gods. But “who then is like me?” asks the Lord. The best that the false worshippers could hope for is that their gods and goddesses would send rain and grow their fields and grow their families and flocks. If they gave the right sacrifices, perhaps those gods would listen. The Lord God stands alone. He does something that sinful minds couldn’t have even imagined. He came to us, wearing our flesh and blood. He redeemed us, taking our sinful failures upon himself. He loves us, promising his presence with us through life and preparing a place in eternity with him when this life comes to its close. Truly, the God of the Bible stands alone. Prayer: Lord God, help me to see you for you who are—eternal, powerful, and singular in your love for fallen humanity. Move my heart to serve you in my life. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Day 202: God's Strategies Lead to SuccessScripture (Joshua 8:3 NKJV):“So Joshua arose, and all the fighting men with him, to go up to Ai. And Joshua chose thirty thousand mighty men of valour and sent them out at night.”Reflection: God equips us with wisdom and resources. His timing and plan bring success.Prayer: Father, give me wisdom to follow Your strategies faithfully and courage to act.Until next timeStay in the BlessingsI really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study time, because God has so much more for us than we can get from just going to church once or twice a week and hearing someone else talk about the Word.When you spend time with God, your life will change in amazing ways, because God is a Redeemer.Theres nothing thats too hard for Him, and He can make you whole, spirit, soul and body!You're important to God, and you're important to us at The Refinery.When it comes to prayer, we believe that God wants to meet your needs and reveal His promises to you.So whatever you're concerned about and need prayer for we want to be here for you! Or even if you just want to say Hi, you can contact us at www.refinerylife.org2026 WILL BE A TIME OF WARFARE.This episode is brought to you by Refinery Life Australia:If you enjoy The Refinery Life Radio Podcast you can help support The Refinery by doing the following:Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/IntercessorsforAustralia Sow an offering:Bitcoin: bc1qqh6720t2zagj72dyfj348az698tdut3hlecaj4Online: https://www.refinerylife.org/donate/If you do send an offering then please email us so that we can say thank youSubscribe oniTunes | Spotify | YouTube | TuneIn | Rumble | Zap.Stream | Fountain |Share The Refinery with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on www.refinerylife.orgFollow The Refinery on Twitter | Nostr | Instagram | Fountain
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/family-devotions/20260720fam.mp3 Listen to Devotion Read: Isaiah 44:6-11 “This is what the LORD says—Israel's King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.” All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Isaiah 44:6,8-9 God Isn't Monopoly Money! In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Every Monopoly game comes with $20,580. That's a lot of money! But imagine walking into a toy store with a handful of Monopoly money and trying to buy your favorite LEGO set or stuffed animal. It won't work. It's fake money. Sometimes people make a similar mistake with something much more important. They put their hopes for happiness and even heaven in created things instead of the Creator. In Isaiah’s time—and, in some places still today—those created things were statues—idols—made of wood or stone. But idols don’t have to be made of wood or stone. An idol can be anything or anyone that we fear, love, or trust more than the true God. Today idols may look like sports, video games, being the best at something, friends, money, or being popular. Wood and stone are real. Toys, money, friends, and popularity are real too. But none of these are God. They are false gods that cannot bring us real joy, peace, forgiveness, or eternal life. Isaiah says, “All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless” (Isaiah 44:9). What are the idols that tempt you? Money? Are you more in love with the stuff of this world than with the One who created it? Popularity? Is your life focused on being the most popular person in the room with the most “likes” and “followers”? This is what makes believers in Jesus different. Christians may or may not be famous or wealthy, and they may or may not have lots of nice things, but they have Christ. They believe God’s words, “Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one” (Isaiah 44:8). By grace, the one and only God found them and called them into his family of faith. They also know that Jesus has forgiven all their sins, even the sin of so often wanting their own selfish desires above what God wants. Living as God's people in this world is not always easy. Advertisements whisper that happiness is found in what we own. Social media suggests our value depends on how many people notice us. Yet none of those can save us. Christians are different because they listen to the voice of their Savior, who alone forgives sinners. To have the true God is to have everything. God forgives sins, promises the resurrection from death, and reserves for us a room in his heavenly mansion. Those are gifts that never wear out, never break, and can never be taken away. When we have him, we possess treasures that never fade and a future that never ends. Prayer: Dear Jesus, forgive us when we love other things more than you. Help us trust you above all else and find our joy in your forgiveness and promises. Amen. The questions below are to help families discuss this devotion. The questions are divided by age group as suggestions, but anyone could reflect on any of the questions as they desire. Questions for Younger Children Why wouldn’t Monopoly money work at a real store? How many true Gods are there? Questions for Elementary Age Children Name three idols that people today might be tempted to love more than God. What are some things that the true God gives that idols cannot give? Questions for Middle School and Above Luther says that a “god” is whatever we trust most or run to first for help. When kids are scared, sad, or worried, what are some things they might be tempted to trust instead of God? How can a Christian enjoy God’s gifts—such as family, success, possessions, or popularity—without turning them into idols? Download Family Devotions Family Devotions are brought to you by WELS Discipleship. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Speaker | Rev. Carter McDaniel RUTH: THE LOVE STORY - The Guardian Redeemer Sunday July 19, 2026 Sermon Slides | YouVersion
Psalms 105, Luke 4:14-21 The Rev. Dan Marotta
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS
Go to sermon webpage: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
We continue our series through the book of Proverbs, How to Build a Life, with a message from Proverbs 18:21. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and Grant Clark walks through what Proverbs teaches about the hidden power of everyday words, spoken or typed, to destroy or to give life, and why the deeper call is not simply to speak better but to let Jesus change the heart our words flow from.A little fun with words to start:pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (45 letters)Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (36 letters)The shortest complete sentence: "Go." or "I am."Shortest English word containing all five vowels: Sequoia (7 letters)"Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo."In 2013 a PR worker named Justine Sacco posted a twelve word tweet before an eleven hour flight, switched off her phone, and landed to find the sentence had gone viral, cost her job, and redefined her life. Twelve words, less than a minute of typing, changed everything. Proverbs 18:21 says death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Our words carry power for good and for evil, power to destroy reputations, end marriages, start feuds, and crush people, and creative power to place dreams in hearts, comfort the brokenhearted, and shape how someone sees their own worth, whether those words are spoken or typed.Grant shares from a heavy season this year, and how a folder of letters of affirmation, read in the early hours of a significant birthday, lifted a real weight and put life back into him. We should not live for these kinds of words, but they are incredible fuel for the journey God has for us. Proverbs 10:11 says the mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, and Ephesians 4:29 says no corrupt talk should come from our mouths, only what builds someone up and gives grace to those who hear.## Words of Death"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is not true. A broken bone heals, but words can hang around for years."There exists, for everyone, a sentence, a series of words, that has the power to destroy you. Another sentence exists, another series of words, that could heal you. If you're lucky you will get the second, but you can be certain of getting the first." - Philip K. DickProverbs 16:27 says a scoundrel's speech is like a scorching fire. A wildfire brings immediate devastation, but its most lethal effects are often invisible, the toxic smoke that damages from the inside long after. Some words work the same way, a gut punch at first, then a slow internal toxicity that scars confidence, self-image, and identity. Proverbs 26:20-21 says that without wood a fire goes out, and without a gossip conflict dies down. A throwaway comment can be the small bit of fuel that grows into a fire that damages families, communities, and churches. Be a church that extinguishes fires rather than one that feeds them.This connects to expressive individualism. Our culture treats our inner feelings as the truest thing about us, meant to be voiced and affirmed publicly. Proverbs pushes back. Our mouths, our tongues, and our speech belong to God, and some things should not be spoken even when they feel natural or normal. Proverbs 10:20 says the tongue of the righteous is pure silver, and Proverbs 12:18 says rash words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Silver is purified over time in the fire, and in the same way we train and discipline our speech. Psalm 19:14, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. This is not a call to avoid hard conversations, which we often need to give and to receive, but a call against careless, hurtful words that do great damage.Justine Sacco later said she had to reclaim her identity, because she feared that one sentence had replaced everything else that was true about her. Many of us carry a word like that, spoken over us and repeated until it found a home in our hearts, defining us more than anything else. Grant pictures a word written on our forehead that we walk through life believing is the truest thing about us. Jesus wants to redefine us. If you are in Christ, the truest thing about you is that you are a child of God, forgiven, made new, chosen, and called his beloved.## Blessing and CursingJames 3:5-10 says the tongue is a small part of the body that boasts great things, a fire that no one can tame, and that blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. This is not magic or manifestation. A curse is a word that wounds, redefines, and strips the nutrients from the soil of a soul."Blessing is the projection of good into the life of another." - Dallas WillardIf blessing is the projection of good into the life of another, then cursing is the projection of bad. Not flattery or well meaning lies, but the truths of God spoken into people so they can live in the reality of who Jesus says they are.## Words of Life"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." - Mother TeresaProverbs 12:25 says anxiety in the heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. Proverbs 16:24 says pleasant words are like honeycomb, sweet to the taste and healing to the body. Proverbs 25:11 says a timely word is like gold set in silver. The right word at the right time has power to change a life. Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, once read his own obituary when a newspaper confused him with his brother and named him the merchant of death. Disgusted by how he would be remembered, he reassessed his life and left most of his fortune to establish the Nobel Prizes. Words changed his life.## Words Reveal the HeartMatthew 12:34, out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Proverbs 4:23, above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Luke 6:45, a good person produces good out of the good stored up in the heart, and an evil person produces evil, for the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart. Speech full of gossip, slander, judgment, lying, and complaining reveals what already lives inside, and so does speech full of encouragement, honesty, blessing, thanksgiving, confession, and grace.## Jesus's Ministry of WordsJohn 1:1-5, in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, and in him was life. John 1:14, the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. John points back to Genesis 1:1, where God creates and orders the world through his word. His claim is that the Word is not just something God speaks but a person, the logos, Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God and the perfect expression of who God is. In Jesus, God has spoken himself to us.In John 6:66-68, after a hard teaching, many of Jesus's disciples turn back. He asks the twelve if they will leave too, and Peter answers, Lord, to whom will we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.The big idea is not that we should simply speak better or stop sinning with our mouths. James already told us no one can tame the tongue. We do need to train and purify our words, but first we need Jesus to transform our hearts, which is what Proverbs points to again and again. On the cross Jesus bore the condemnation our words deserve, and from the cross he spoke words of forgiveness and life. He does not merely give us better rules. He gives us new hearts and, through his Spirit, teaches us to speak grace, life, and truth.So the invitation is to come to Jesus for a clean heart and a redefined life. For everyone in Christ, God loves you, your sins are forgiven, you are made new, and you are no longer defined by your worst words or your worst moments. You are God's beloved child. Where other words have been burned deep into how we see ourselves, he wants to write a new word over our lives.Verses referenced:Proverbs 18:21Proverbs 10:11Ephesians 4:29Proverbs 16:27Proverbs 26:20-21Proverbs 10:20Proverbs 12:18Psalm 19:14James 3:5-10Proverbs 12:25Proverbs 16:24Proverbs 25:11Matthew 12:34Proverbs 4:23Luke 6:45John 1:1-5John 1:14Genesis 1:1John 6:66-68
1. Of Ruth 2. Of Jehovah 3. Of Rest
The final chapter of Ruth brings us from the edge of a cliffhanger to a beautiful resolution that reveals God's sovereign hand in the smallest details of our lives. We witness Boaz navigating the legal complexities of redemption with integrity and strategic wisdom, setting up a public court at the city gate where the entire community becomes witnesses to this transformative moment. What unfolds is a masterclass in faithful love, as Boaz willingly takes on the cost of redeeming both the land and Ruth, while another relative counts the cost and walks away. This mirrors our ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who counted the cost of our redemption and willingly paid it with His own life. The sandal exchange, a strange ancient custom that made the transaction memorable and binding, points us to the Holy Spirit, the down payment we receive when Christ redeems us. What began in famine, death, and emptiness ends in fullness, hope, and the birth of Obed, who would become the grandfather of King David and an ancestor of Jesus Himself. This reminds us that our faithful obedience in small, seemingly mundane moments is woven into God's grand narrative of redemption. We may never know the full impact of our loyal love toward God and others until eternity, but we can trust that God is orchestrating something far beyond what we can imagine.ChaptersChapter 1: Setting the Scene at the City Gate0:00 - 9:58We discover how Boaz strategically positions himself at the city gate to legally resolve Ruth and Naomi's redemption before the town elders and witnesses.Chapter 2: The Transfer of Redemption Rights9:58 - 21:30We witness the symbolic sandal exchange that legally transfers redemption rights from the unwilling relative to Boaz, who joyfully commits to redeem both the land and Ruth.Chapter 3: Blessing and Acceptance of the Outsider21:30 - 35:00We see the remarkable transformation as the entire community blesses Boaz and Ruth, elevating a Moabite woman to the same status as the founding mothers of Israel.Chapter 4: God's Sovereign Hand and the Birth of Obed35:00 - 45:12We celebrate God's direct intervention in granting Ruth conception, bringing fullness and restoration to Naomi's life and establishing the lineage leading to King David.Chapter 5: Our Place in God's Grand Story of Redemption45:12 - 50:08We are challenged to recognize that our faithful obedience in small things weaves our lives into God's grand narrative of redemption, just as Ruth and Boaz's story led to Jesus.
Episode 45 - True Freedom, Part 3
Conquest and Covenant RenewalDay 201: God Gives Victory Over AiScripture (Joshua 8:1 NKJV):“And the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Do not fear; do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.'”Reflection: God rewards obedience and strategic patience. Trusting Him leads to victory even after previous setbacks.Prayer: Lord, help me trust Your guidance, learning from past mistakes and walking in obedience.AmenUntil next timeStay in the BlessingsI really want to encourage you to be diligent with your Bible study time, because God has so much more for us than we can get from just going to church once or twice a week and hearing someone else talk about the Word.When you spend time with God, your life will change in amazing ways, because God is a Redeemer.Theres nothing thats too hard for Him, and He can make you whole, spirit, soul and body!You're important to God, and you're important to us at The Refinery.When it comes to prayer, we believe that God wants to meet your needs and reveal His promises to you.So whatever you're concerned about and need prayer for we want to be here for you! Or even if you just want to say Hi, you can contact us at www.refinerylife.org2026 WILL BE A TIME OF WARFARE.This episode is brought to you by Refinery Life Australia:If you enjoy The Refinery Life Radio Podcast you can help support The Refinery by doing the following:Join our Telegram Channel https://t.me/IntercessorsforAustralia Sow an offering:Bitcoin: bc1qqh6720t2zagj72dyfj348az698tdut3hlecaj4Online: https://www.refinerylife.org/donate/If you do send an offering then please email us so that we can say thank youSubscribe oniTunes | Spotify | YouTube | TuneIn | Rumble | Zap.Stream | Fountain |Share The Refinery with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on www.refinerylife.orgFollow The Refinery on Twitter | Nostr | Instagram | Fountain
Have life's disappointments made it harder to trust God? In today's Crosswalk Devotional, we explore Matthew 13:20-21 and Jesus' parable of the rocky soil, revealing how hardship can quietly harden our hearts if we're not careful. Even when suffering, betrayal, or unanswered prayers shake our faith, God invites us to return to Him and rediscover the trust that trials may have stolen. Difficult seasons can leave us questioning God's goodness, but Scripture reminds us that He is never the author of evil. He is the Redeemer who works through every circumstance for our good and His glory. No matter how rocky your heart may feel today, God's grace can soften it again, allowing hope, faith, and new spiritual growth to take root. Highlights: Discover what Jesus teaches about rocky soil and a heart that struggles to trust during hardship. Learn how disappointment can quietly harden our hearts if we don't bring our pain to God. Be reminded that God is never the source of evil but the Redeemer who brings good from brokenness. Find encouragement that trust is restored by remembering God's unchanging character and faithfulness. Understand why bringing your doubts honestly before God is the first step toward renewed faith. Rest in the hope that your story isn't finished—God is still writing it. Join the Conversation Has a difficult season ever challenged your trust in God? What has helped you rediscover His goodness and faithfulness when life didn't go as planned? We'd love to hear your story in the comments. Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: How to Restore Trust When You've Lost ItBy Kelly Balarie Bible Reading:“As for what was sown on thin (rocky) soil, this is he who hears the Word and at once welcomes and accepts it with joy; Yet it has no real root in him, but is temporary (inconstant, lasts but a little while); and when affliction or trouble or persecution comes on account of the Word, at once he is caused to stumble [he is repelled and begins to distrust and desert Him Whom he ought to trust and obey] and he falls away.” – Matt. 13:20-21 AMPC Have you ever tried to dig a shovel into rocky soil? It’s torture. Bam! Bam! It’s nearly impossible. To hit rock is to be blocked. One can’t easily plant beautiful flowers when rocky soil blocks the ability to plant new life. The same goes for us when we are on rocky soil. Jesus said, “As for what was sown on thin (rocky) soil, this is he who hears the Word and at once welcomes and accepts it with joy; Yet it has no real root in him, but is temporary (inconstant, lasts but a little while); and when affliction or trouble or persecution comes on account of the Word, at once he is caused to stumble [he is repelled and begins to distrust and desert Him Whom he ought to trust and obey] and he falls away.” (Matt. 13:20-21 AMPC) We become rocky soil when what is hard and tough in life turns us hard and tough in heart. To be hardened to God because of trials and troubles means the soil of our hearts is rocky. Beautiful things can’t be as easily planted within us. This is a problem – for me, I considered, as I read this verse. You see, after reading these words of Jesus, I could now see that the trials and tribulations in my life were causing me to stumble. Because I was beginning to “distrust and desert Him Whom (I) ought to trust and obey.” Wow. God surely knows, I don’t want to fall away. But, after all that I had gone through… all I endured… all I had to endure in relationships… quietly, distrust was stealing my trust – and I knew it.Maybe I’m not alone in this. Maybe you, too, have had shockers in life… shock and awe when you got a medical diagnosis you didn’t expect. Shock when a friend turned to a foe. Shock when a dream suddenly ended. Shock when a child turns away from you. It is easy to lose trust after experiencing the shock of a carpet pulled out from under us. However, we are wise to remember: God is not the orchestrator of evil; He is the one who is for us. God is the one working all things together for good. Both Jesus and the Holy Spirit intercede for us. I once heard a pastor say, “Devil, bad. God, good.” He’s right. God is good. God is just. God works all things together for good as we love Him and are called according to his purpose (Rom. 8:28). God is Redeemer. God is hope. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). God uses even what is hard and bad for good. I can’t give up on God. And, neither can you. I can’t afford to spend even a day away from Him. Trust returns when we remember that God is good. When we believe there is hope. When we repent of unbelief and decide to break up with it. When we remember, He can do the miraculous. When we ponder how God used Jesus and where Jesus sits now, after hardship. God is not what happened to us; God is good. Intersecting Faith & Life: What, in life, has happened to you that has made you lose trust? How have you subtly moved away from God? Can you let your pain go into His hands? Your need – to know? Your desire to have everything perfect today? God is the Author and the Perfector; your story is not done yet. This devotional is an invitation for you – to come back to Him. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Nico continues the summer of Wolverine with an unforgettable miniseries and guest host! Tori, cohost of the Daredevil podcast, The Billy Club, joins Nico to talk about a one-of-a-kind story featuring Elektra & Wolverine, caught up in a twisted caper – featuring a Logan-daughter-clone in the comics that predates our beloved Laura! The two discuss the history of Elektra, Laura Kinney, Wolverine girls, X-Men Evolution, and more before Nico closes out the episode with a look at Wolverine: Netsuke, a miniseries that brings Logan to Feudal Japan. Read along with Elektra/Wolverine: The Redeemer #1 - 3 & Wolverine: Netsuke #1 - 4 – it's all this and more on an all-new X Is For Comics!
The Psalms: Prayer, Lament, Confession, Trust, and Praise In this final episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins looks back over the whole Book of Psalms and considers what this inspired book teaches God's people about worship, prayer, lament, confession, trust, hope, and praise. The Psalms are not merely ancient songs. They are the prayer book of God's people. They teach us to bring the whole of life before the Lord: our joy, sorrow, fear, grief, sin, questions, and praise. Above all, the Psalms lead us to Jesus Christ, the true King, the righteous sufferer, the perfect worshiper, the good Shepherd, and the risen Lord who reigns forever. Episode Summary The Book of Psalms reveals the Lord as Creator, King, Shepherd, Judge, Redeemer, Rock, Fortress, Deliverer, and covenant-keeping God. Throughout the Psalms, God teaches His people to worship Him as He has revealed Himself in His Word, not according to human imagination. In this episode, Dave explains how the Psalms teach Christians to pray honestly and faithfully, lament with hope, confess sin and receive mercy, trust the steadfast love of the Lord, and praise God because He alone is worthy. The Psalms do not teach fake spirituality. They teach faith-filled honesty before the God who sees, hears, reigns, cares, and keeps His promises. The Psalms also expose our need for Jesus Christ. We do not pray, worship, trust, confess, or praise as we ought. That is why we need Christ, the perfect worshiper, faithful Son, true King, righteous sufferer, good Shepherd, final refuge, crucified Savior, risen Lord, and reigning King. Listen and Watch Key Scriptures Psalm 1:1–2 Psalm 42:5 Psalm 51:1–4 Psalm 150:6 2 Corinthians 1:20 1 Peter 5:7 Episode Highlights The Psalms teach us to worship the God who has revealed Himself in His Word. The Psalms teach us to bring the whole of life before God. The Psalms give words to God's people when we do not know what to pray. Biblical lament teaches us to grieve honestly while hoping in God faithfully. The Psalms teach us to confess sin and receive mercy. The Psalms steady our hearts on the steadfast love of the Lord. The Psalms lead us to Christ, the true King and righteous sufferer. The Psalms teach us that praise gets the final word for the people of God. Why This Matters Every part of life belongs before the Lord. The Psalms teach Christians to bring joy, sorrow, sin, fear, hope, and praise before God with reverence and honesty. They remind us that the Lord is near to His people, faithful to His promises, merciful to repentant sinners, and sovereign over all things. Because of Christ, the final word for the people of God will be praise. The Psalms teach us to pray, lament, confess, trust, hope, and praise the Lord until faith becomes sight and the people of God enter into everlasting worship. Continue Studying the Psalms If this episode encouraged you, we invite you to continue exploring our full collection of sermons and teaching through the Psalms. These resources are designed to help you grow in worship, prayer, trust, and hope in the Lord through His Word. Browse More Sermons on the Psalms Subscribe to Servants of Grace For more biblical teaching, sermons, podcasts, and resources, subscribe to Servants of Grace on YouTube. New episodes and resources are released regularly to help Christians grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Subscribe on YouTube
Whom does Jesus save? Mark 7:25–8:10 prepares us for the hearing of God's Word, publicly read, in the holy assembly on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-four verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that Jesus is an abundant Savior for a multitude from all the nations. The devotional explores Jesus's ministry in Gentile territories to demonstrate that He is the Savior for all nations, not just Israel. Through the accounts of the Syrophoenician woman and the healing of the deaf man, the text highlights how Christ fulfills Old Testament prophecies by extending grace and power beyond Jewish boundaries. The feeding of the four thousand further illustrates His abundant provision and the profound spiritual hunger that He gives even Gentile sinners. These events collectively affirm that Jesus does all things well, fulfilling every promise regarding His role as Mediator and Redeemer. Believers are encouraged to trust in His complete sufficiency and prioritize nearness to Him above physical comfort.
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last; besides Me there is no god. Who is like Me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and set it before Me, since I appointed an ancient people. Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen. Fear not, nor be afraid; have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are My witnesses! Is there a God besides Me? There is no Rock; I know not any.” (Isaiah 44:6-8)
Context Matters Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 and Isaiah 55 The Sixth Sunday After Trinity Sunday, July 12, 2026 Josh Willis Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net
Mary, our Mother, is the model of prayer. She teaches us many lessons for our lives, but her way of praying is something we are called to ponder and learn from. Her prayerful life kept her faithful, alive, and active in fulfilling her vocation as the Mother of the Redeemer. In this final episode of Teach Us to Pray, we reflect on Mary as the model of prayer. Learn more about this great saint, her spirituality, and her life of prayer with Fr. Larry Kaufmann, C.Ss.R., in our series Teach Us to Pray.
1 Peter 4:10-11As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
We often hear "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". A popular verse in this final sermon in our series on Philippians. A popular understanding of this verse might lead you to believe that if you succeed in an endeavor it must be God's will. But to think that this is what Paul meant as he writes this letter from prison is an obvious mistake. If you look at the letter as a whole, it's about un-circumstantial faith. Paul closes his letter with a thought on "contentment" and it's the real meaning behind this often misunderstood passage in scripture. To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://Redeemer-Church-Rockwall-517189.churchcenter.com/giving
Created for Glory (Imago Dei)Romans 8:18-30Jason Suddeth (Teaching Elder)
Created for Glory (Imago Dei)Romans 8:18-30Rev. Bill McCutchen
Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 61—especially explaining how Jesus is the only Savior that sinners could ever have. Q61. How were pious persons saved before the coming of Christ? By believing in a Savior to come. The lesson clarifies that pious individuals before Christ were saved by faith in a coming Savior, not by animal sacrifices which could not remove sin. It highlights Genesis 15:6 to show that Abraham's righteousness came through belief, establishing a continuity of salvation by faith across both testaments. Pastor explains the early biblical hope found in Genesis 3 and 4, where Adam and Eve anticipated a Descendant who would crush the serpent's head. This expectation underscores the necessity of an eternal Savior Whose atonement matches God's infinite glory. Ultimately, the message affirms that salvation has always been rooted in trusting in Jesus Christ alone as the promised Redeemer.
Ruth: How God Redeems His People Ruth 1 Ruth is more than a story about loyalty or romance. It reveals a God who sovereignly redeems unlikely people through a Redeemer, ultimately pointing to King Jesus and His plan of salvation. Sermon Preached by Bryan Martinez on July 12, 2026 Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church
Psalm 104, John 1:1-4 The Rev. Dan Marotta
We are delivered from self when we focus on Jesus and become Christ-occupied. A very practical spiritual exercise is to focus on Jesus in the Word. Be consumed with the Redeemer versus focusing on Jesus making your life easier. We need to be occupied with Him and allow everything to revolve around Him as He takes center place in our lives.Speaker: Tim Hall
I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Sunday morning, the 12th of July, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We go straight to the Book of Acts 28:1-6:”Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.” A snake bit him.” So when the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet justice does not allow to live.” But he shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. However, they were expecting that he would swell up or suddenly fall down dead. But after they had looked for a long time and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds and said that he was a god.”Folks, we can see again, one minute a villain, the next minute a hero! The same people, within a few moments. He didn't die, so they started to worship him, but before that they wanted to kill him because they said that he was a murderer. What is the point of this story? The point of this story is, the only reward that you and I ever need is from God. I've had that experience myself many, many times. One moment, everybody thinks you're great. You make a mistake, whatever it might be, an honest mistake and everybody is down on top of you. Don't do that, you can't live like that.Let's today, start to trust the Lord like Paul did and He, Himself, will be our Redeemer and our Rewarder. Have a wonderful day. Jesus bless you and goodbye.
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost @ Redeemer Lutheran Fairhope LCMS
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Certain forms of AI are increasingly being experienced as personal contact. In a time of growing anxiety and loneliness, more and more people are turning to LLMs for easy and convincing companionship and advice. What will help me more? Something that mimics personality, sycophantically made in my image? Or someone truly ‘Other', in whose image I am made, offering true sympathy and the challenge of healing and growth? In the Bible this very contrast is literally the difference between an idol and the true Creator and Redeemer. What might that mean for us today? The Copyright for all material on the podcast is held by L'Abri Fellowship. We ask that you respect this by not publishing the material in full or in part in any format or post it on a website without seeking prior permission from L'Abri Fellowship. Also, note that not all views expressed in the lectures or in the discussion time necessarily represent the views of L'Abri Fellowship. © Canadian L'Abri 2020
TODAY'S TREASUREThere is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.Acts 4:12 ESVSend us a comment!Support the show
As the church faces opposition and endures trials, Christians must not lose heart, for we know the gates of hell cannot prevail. Today, R.C. Sproul calls us to take courage in our triumphant Redeemer who is building His church throughout the world. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-indestructible-church/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
A Spirituality of Imperfection Romans 7:21-8:6 and Matthew 11:25-30 The Fifth Sunday After Trinity Sunday, July 5, 2026 The Rev Kenny Benge, Associate Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Hosea 6-9; Hebrews 3 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible—it's July 6th, Day 188 of our journey through the scriptures. Join your Bible reading coach, Hunter, as we dive into Hosea chapters 6 through 9 and Hebrews chapter 3. Today's readings highlight the persistent call of God for His people to return and rest in Him, despite their continual heartbreak, rebellion, and refusal to trust. We'll reflect on how only Christ can truly lead us to God's rest, and how His invitation to simple faith offers renewal, hope, and transformation—even after times of devastation. Plus, Hunter shares how time spent in God's creation—like his recent visit to Mount St. Helens—can restore and encourage us in our daily walk. Gather with us for scripture, prayer, and a reminder that you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: To rest or not to rest. That is the question. Our world experiences so much pain and judgment, all because we refuse to rest. We refuse to trust and rely on God, and instead we insist on relying on our own efforts. We refuse to humble ourselves. We refuse to accept the proclamation that this is the day of salvation, the day to enter his rest. It's such a simple word, rest. It's such a simple call upon our lives to enter into God's rest. And yet none of the prophets succeeded in bringing God's people into God's rest. Call and cry as they would, the people hardened their hearts and refused to enter into the sublime simplicity of rest in God. Christ was the sacrifice that would make a way for us to enter into God's rest. And now, because of what Christ has done, the Holy Spirit empowers us to enter in and cease from our incessant and fearful work of trying to justify ourselves through our own piety—so much of which is motivated by our fear of the God of law and judgment, failing to see and to receive the invitation to come to the God who is Father, Redeemer, the One who forgives, the One who lifts our head. So we must stop our never-ending rebellion and running away from this God, demanding that life be lived only on our terms. Instead, we are invited to exchange all of that for his rest. This is the simple call of faith. Come. Come to God. Come to the One who is your life. Hear the simple, sublime call of faith in Christ. That's the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. 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Friends of the Rosary,Today, July 6, Catholics honor Maria Goretti (1890-1902) as the saint of the day, a paramount example of virtue, courage, and holiness who met a martyr's death.St. Maria was born near Ancona (Italy), the daughter of a poor peasant family. Maria was well known to her neighbors for her cheerfulness and piety.When she was twelve, she was a victim of assault; she preferred to die rather than to lose her virginity.When she refused to submit to the attacker, Alessandro Serenellis, a 20-year-old farmer, stabbed her 14 times.She was taken to the hospital, but she died while forgiving him.During imprisonment, the assassin repented. He later became a lay brother in a Capuchin monastery. Maria was beatified in 1947 and canonized in 1950. The repentant murderer sat next to her mother, Assunta, at the beatification, who also forgave him.It was also the first time a parent was present for their own child's canonization.With splendid courage, the virgin martyr surrendered herself to God and his grace and so gave her life to protect her virginity.In the homily at the canonization of Saint Maria Goretti, Pope Pius XII said,"Let us all, with God's grace, strive to reach the goal that the example of the virgin martyr, Saint Maria Goretti, sets before us. Through her prayers to the Redeemer, may all of us, each in his own way, joyfully try to follow the inspiring example of Maria Goretti, who now enjoys eternal happiness in heaven."We are all called to the pursuit of Christian virtue.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• July 6, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
1 Peter 4:3-93For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; 5but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. 6For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.7The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
We often hear it stated that Jesus offers redemption to those who believe in him. But why do we need to be redeemed in this first place—and why is Jesus the only one who could do it? The truth is that we have all violated God's Law and need to be saved. Still, many of us are left with more questions. Is what I've done really that bad? Why can't I earn my own redemption? Why couldn't God simply choose to forgive us without sending Jesus to the cross? The Bible offers us answers in the true meaning of the word “Redeemer.” Let's look at how 1) we are in bondage and have a ransom that must be paid, and 2) Jesus Christ had to die to pay it. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on May 17, 1992. Series: Salvation From the Outside In. Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.