Podcasts about Redeemer

Jesus Christ is not merely part of history—He is its focal point, the Beginning and the End, worthy of all glory, honor, majesty, and praise. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to John's extraordinary vision of the glorified Christ in Revelation. Jesus stands among seven golden lampstands representing His churches, reminding us that the Church exists to shine His light faithfully into a dark world. John sees Christ in overwhelming majesty: clothed with authority, perfectly holy, seeing all things, speaking with supreme power, and prepared to judge with righteousness. His Word penetrates the deepest places of the heart, and His face shines with glorious brilliance. This is the risen Lord who knows His Church completely—and whose return should shape how we live today. That urgency lies behind Christ's messages to the seven churches of Revelation. His words include warning, correction, encouragement, conviction, and invitation. And one of His most searching challenges concerns our love for Him. It is possible to defend Biblical Truth, pursue good works, and still allow our affection for Jesus to grow cold. Accurate theology and faithful service can never replace wholehearted love for the Savior Himself. If your love for Christ has weakened, His invitation remains open: confess, repent, and return. Rekindle your first love, order your life in light of eternity, and live today with the joyful expectation that your glorious King could return at any time. Let us pray. Lord Jesus, forgive me for setting my eyes on the things of this world rather than You, my Redeemer. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

The Transformative Nature of Liminal Space Romans 12:1-8  The Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity Sunday, August 30, 2026 The Rev. Kenny Benge, Associate Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

From “In the Beginning” to Amen // Fresh Mercies – Every MorningDiscipline/Punishment/CorrectionAlmost Always UnpleasantNo Matter the Degree of The Punishment Why Does God Put This Kind of Stuff in His Word? 1 Corinthians 10:11 (ESV)“These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come.” Laminations 3:31-33 (NLT)“For no one is cast off by the Lord forever. Though He brings grief…He will show compassion, so great is His unfailing love. For He does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.” 2 Chronicles 36:15 (NIV)“The Lord sent word to them through his messengers (prophets) again and again, because He had pity on His people and on His dwelling place.” 2 Chronicles 36:16 (NIV)“They mocked God's messengers, despised His words and scoffed at His prophets until the wrath of the Lord was aroused against His people and there was no remedy.” God Was and IsLong Suffering and PatientWith Us When We SinBecause Of His Love Because He Wants Us to See WhatA Covenant of Love Looks LikeWhat Godly Discipline God's DisciplineIsn't For the Purposes of Destruction Where We Are Unfaithful, God Remains Faithful Still!! “Mercy”רַחֲמִים(raḥămîm) / חֶסֶד(ḥesed) Isaiah 54:7-8 (NIV)"For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion (rahamim gedolim). I will bring you back. In a surge of anger, I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness (hesed olam) (or forever loving kindness) I will have compassion (rahamim) on you,” says the Lord your Redeemer.” God's ReversalsAka – “Restoration”

Ecclesiastes asks the question "what is the meaning of life?" The author says all is vanity/meaningless and true wisdom begins when your hope in this world ends. Jesus is calling, come to him. He IS the meaning of life itself. 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

Led By The Truth2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, Psalm 119:129-136Rev. DT House

Led By The Truth1 Thessalonians 2:1-16Rev. Bill McCutchen

2 Peter 2    1But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.    4For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment; 5if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 6if by turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, making them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; 7and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked 8(for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); 9then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, 10and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority.    Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones, 11whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a blasphemous judgment against them before the Lord. 12But these, like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction, 13suffering wrong as the wage for their wrongdoing. They count it pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions, while they feast with you. 14They have eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children! 15Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing, 16but was rebuked for his own transgression; a speechless donkey spoke with human voice and restrained the prophet's madness.    17These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. 18For, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely escaping from those who live in error. 19They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved. 20For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22What the true proverb says has happened to them: “The dog returns to its own vomit, and the sow, after washing herself, returns to wallow in the mire.”

1 Chronicles 29:10-14, John 3:22-35 The Rev. Dan Marrota

Read: Luke 24:13-27 (Don't miss Jesus!) • Once you see Jesus in the NT, He becomes easy to find in the OT; II Corinthians 4:3-4: AND EVEN IF OUR GOSPEL IS VEILED, IT IS VEILED TO THOSE WHO ARE PERISHING. IN THEIR CASE, THE GOD OF THIS WORLD HAD BLINDED THE MINDS OF THE UNBELIEVERS TO KEEP THEM FROM SEEING THE LIGHT OF THE GOSPEL OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST, WHO IS THE IMAGE OF GOD = Genesis 3:15-24 (Reveals clues of the Savior; Exposes the consequences of the sinner) GENDER/NATURE/CONQUERER - Psalm 2:6-7, 12; Prov 30:4; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Gal. 4:4; I John 3:5, 8 1. The Hurt of Mankind: God reveals Retaliatory Justice! • Adam & Eve sinned by eating and will now have to toil to eat • Adam & Eve rejected God's role for them so the battle for control of the marriage begins • Satan sought to destroy the human race against God yet a special Human will destroy him - I Jn 3:8, …THE REASON THE SON OF GOD APPEARED WAS TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL. 2. The Hope of Mankind: God reveals Gracious Provisions. A Redeemer is coming v. 15; Eve is the mother of the living, not the dying v. 20; Adam & Eve are covered by an acceptable sacrifice (remembrance vs removal from Heb. 10) v. 21; God keeps Adam & Eve out of the Garden v. 24; Death provides an escape to the sinful fallen world; Psalm 116:15; Romans 5:12-21; I Corinthians 15:45-49; embedded in the curse; someone will break the curse by becoming the curse; Isaiah 61:10 • Heb 9:22, • Heb 9:27-28, • Communion: We have always been saved by faith. We will always be saved by faith - • Hebrews 11:1-7 (29 of 40 verses deal with only characters in Genesis and Exodus)

08-30-2026 Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams | Week 2 On Discipleship – Pastor Dave Brown and Discipleship Pastor Alison Myers In Week 2 of Seeing Visions & Dreaming Dreams, Pastor Dave Brown and Discipleship Pastor Alison Myers explore one of the most important questions of the Christian faith: What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Drawing from Jesus' call of the first disciples in Mark 1, Alison defines a disciple simply as someone who accepts Jesus' invitation to follow Him by actually following Him. The conversation challenges common assumptions that discipleship is primarily about gaining biblical knowledge or mastering doctrine. While truth and theology matter deeply, Dave and Alison emphasize that discipleship is fundamentally about a relationship with Jesus that shapes every part of life. A key theme throughout the discussion is that being a Christian and being a disciple are not separate things. Too often, discipleship is treated like an optional upgrade for especially committed believers. Instead, they argue that Scripture presents discipleship as the normal Christian life. To be a Christian is to be a follower of Jesus who is continually becoming more like Him. The conversation highlights Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "abide" in Him. Alison describes abiding as making our home in Jesus: finding in Him the place where we are most known, most loved, and most secure. Following Jesus is not merely an intellectual exercise but a daily practice of orienting our lives, attention, and affections toward Him. Dave and Alison also reflect on the disciples' journey of faith. Although the first disciples immediately left everything to follow Jesus, it took years of walking with Him before they fully grasped who He was. Their story reminds us that discipleship is not an instant transformation but a lifelong process of growing in trust, faith, and obedience. Using John Mark Comer's framework, Alison summarizes discipleship as: Being with Jesus Becoming like Jesus Doing what Jesus did Rather than a program or formula, discipleship is a relationship that gradually shapes us into people who reflect Christ's character and love. What receives our attention eventually gains our affection, making the intentional pursuit of Jesus essential to spiritual growth. Another major emphasis is the importance of community. Dave and Alison stress that discipleship was never meant to be lived alone. Jesus called individuals to follow Him, but He called them to follow Him together. Through authentic Christian relationships, believers experience the love, encouragement, and presence of Christ in ways that are impossible in isolation. The discussion concludes with Alison's vision for Redeemer: a church where people are known, loved, and transformed by Jesus; where believers demonstrate patience, kindness, humility, perseverance, and truth; and where the world recognizes Christ's disciples by the way they love one another. Ultimately, this conversation reminds us that discipleship is not about achieving spiritual perfection. It is about responding to Jesus' invitation, walking with Him daily, and allowing His love to transform us together as the body of Christ.

Go to sermon webpage: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

In this inspired message, Jesus Christ's directly called Apostle D. Todd Harrison opens the depths of his direct ancestor King David's Psalms and those of others found in 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86, revealing the unbroken thread of deliverance, mercy, covenant loyalty, and divine intervention woven through David's cries, confessions, and declarations.These Psalms expose the human condition—frailty, fear, repentance, longing—and then lift the believer into the realm of God's confidence, where God's steadfast love overturns despair, rescues the righteous, and establishes His covenant purposes in every generation."I testify that Jesus Christ is our Lord, our Redeemer, and our Savior. He is Alive!In the name of Jesus Christ, amen."The Apostle D. Todd HarrisonDirect Apostle of Jesus Christ Called directly by the Lord Himself through divine revelation and commissioning, following His New Testament pattern of calling apostles as He did with the Twelve and with Paul, and sending them to all nations(Galatians 1:1; Acts 26:13–20)“Not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead.”— Galatians 1:1Set apart by the Lord according to the ancient scriptural patternNow in the Seventh Year of Global Apostolic MinistryHonoring the sacred stewardship of the First Presidency in their inspired callings to the Church, while fulfilling the Lord's commission as a directly called apostle to the nations.

What does it mean to "Bless the Lord" Do you ever just pray without asking God for anything? Just simply a prayer of adoration? We so easily forget the good things God has done for us. And so it's easy to forget to adore him. So remember what Christ has done for you and "Bless the Lord" 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

To close out our 10th anniversary micro-series, we flip the format: Yulee interviews Daniel about his own journey to founding the Asian American Center at Fuller Seminary. It's a more personal episode than usual, tracing the family history, faith formation, and institutional battles that shaped both Daniel and the Center itself. Daniel's upbringing in a Korean American church in Northern Virginia, and how growing up alongside non-Korean Asian American friends—while navigating an abusive father—shaped his early pull toward a broader Asian American identity His campus ministry years as “Grace Man,” and the pushback he got for it Going to Princeton to study Karl Barth and, for a time, trying to leave Asian American ministry behind entirely in pursuit of becoming “a legitimate theologian” The unraveling of that plan: unresolved family patterns, disillusionment with Tim Keller's Redeemer model, and a friend's blunt observation—”all you do is talk about Asian American stuff”—that brought him back Arriving at Fuller, starting the Asian American Theological Fellowship as a lone ThM student, and the years of institutional confusion that followed (mistaken-identity emails, “what language will you teach it in?”) The financial and political cost of building the Center—years on food stamps, a breakdown in an empty office, HR complaints, and resistance from unexpected places, including fellow Asian Americans The founding commitment to a truly pan-Asian American Center—not a “wink-wink” Korean or East Asian program—built around Asian heritage, migration experience, American culture, and racialization Where the Center is headed next: the Filipino American Ministry Initiative, the Korean American Ministry Initiative, South Asian American work, and the shift from research toward resourcing This one's a little different—less history lecture, more origin story. Thanks for listening, and thanks for walking this whole micro-series with us. We'll see you at the 10th anniversary celebration this October. Sign up to receive more updates from the AAC: aac.fuller.edu/newsletter/ If you appreciate the work we do at the Asian American Center at Fuller Seminary, please consider supporting us! Your monetary support sustains our vital work and expands Asian American research, leadership development, and pastoral formation for the Church in the year ahead. Donate here: fuller.edu/giveaac. For information about our 10th anniversary gala, visit tinyurl.com/10yearsaac

Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt message, Megan Stockwell shares about the beauty of coming humbly before Jesus and finding our place at the feet of our Redeemer. Through personal reflection and biblical encouragement, she reminds us that Jesus meets us in our brokenness, restores what has been lost, and invites us into deeper intimacy with Him. As we surrender our burdens, distractions, and striving, we discover that His presence is where healing, freedom, and true transformation begin.Blessings, Sanctioned LoveThis was recorded at Real Life Church's Unveiled Women's Conference in Vancouver, Washington

Q: Who is the Redeemer of God's elect? A: The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, for ever. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://learn.ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Fr. David Skillman continues the conversation on "Redemptoris Mater" ("Mother of the Redeemer"), the sixth encyclical of St. John Paul II. Today, Fr. Skillman and Adam Wright focus on the phrase "Blessed is she who believed." Adam reflects on the day's Gospel. From an unprovided for death, spare us, O Lord! Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Selections from Job 18–19 In Job 18–19, Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death. Job courageously responds, “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering, hope, and the assurance of salvation. Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way. More importantly, encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival!

Q: Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? A: God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer. Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://learn.ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

"I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last, He will stand upon the Earth. After my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh, I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold and not another.” (Job 19)

Hard seasons can feel purposeless, but God uses them the way a threshing floor separates wheat from chaff. He is not punishing you in your pain. He is sifting out what is empty so that what is solid can remain. The story of Ruth shows three things that difficult seasons refine in us: clinging becomes commitment, complaint becomes service, and anxiety becomes honorable patience. Boaz, as a family Redeemer, is a picture of Jesus, who steps into our broken stories and makes us whole. Your current chapter is not evidence that God has forgotten you. It is preparation for the next one.

In Job 18–19, Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death. Job courageously responds, “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering, hope, and the assurance of salvation.Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way. More importantly, encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival!

Selections from Job 18–19 In Job 18–19, Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death. Job courageously responds, “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering, hope, and the assurance of salvation. Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way. More importantly, encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival!

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that every person, in every culture, is searching for a way to be made right with God. We can't buy it, work for it, or hand it off to someone else, because Christ alone is our Redeemer.

In Job 18–19, Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death. Job courageously responds, “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering, hope, and the assurance of salvation.Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way. More importantly, encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival!

Knowing and Being Known – Gospel CommunityActs 2:1-12, 42-47Rev. D.T. House

Knowing and Being Known – Gospel CommunityActs 2:1-12, 42-47Rev. Bill McCutchen

2 Peter 1:16-2:3    16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” 18we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 21For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.    1But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.

Fleeting and Eternal Isaiah 51:1-6, Romans 11:25-36 and Matthew 16:13-20  The Twelfth Sunday After Trinity Sunday, August 23, 2026 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

1 Chronicles 29:10-14, John 3:22-35 The Rev. Dan Marrota

Go to sermon webpage: THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

"May one partake of the Lord's Supper before he is indulged with undoubted assurance of a personal interest in Christ?" It is easy to answer in the affirmative. If assurance of salvation were absolutely necessary to qualify for the Lord's table, then worthy communicants would be much fewer than they are. And if that were the case, it would easily appear that our blessed Redeemer had appointed the sacred supper, not for the babes in his house, but for the strong men in his family. This would be very discouraging to the weak-minded. And I am persuaded it was far from the design of the tender-hearted Shepherd, who is so mindful of his lambs, and so compassionate, that he gathers them in his arms, and carries them in his bosom.

Fr. David Skillman doesn't waste anytime diving into St. John Paul II's next encyclical, "Redemptoris Mater" ("Mother of the Redeemer"). Adam Reflects on the Gospel of the day. Do you have your wedding garment? Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

The Rise of Islam & the Crisis of Biblical Christianity | KWR0062 Kingdom War Room DESCRIPTION What happens when a civilization loses its biblical foundations while competing religious and ideological systems grow stronger? In this powerful Kingdom War Room discussion, Dr. Michael Lake, Dr. Mike Spaulding, and Pastor Corby Shuey examine the growing influence of Islam in the Western world, the ideological conflicts facing America, and the spiritual condition that has left much of the modern Church unprepared to respond. This conversation is not a call for hatred, hostility, or mistreatment of Muslims. The speakers explicitly distinguish between people and the doctrines and ideological claims they are examining. The deeper question is: DO CHRISTIANS ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT THEY BELIEVE? The Church is entering an age in which shallow Christianity will not be sufficient. As competing worldviews grow increasingly bold, believers must understand the Scriptures, know why they believe what they believe, develop biblical discernment, and become deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. This episode examines: ·      The rise of Islamic influence in Western culture and politics ·      Islam, Sharia, jihad, and competing religious worldviews ·      Why Christians must understand the theological differences between the biblical Jesus and the Islamic understanding of Jesus ·      The relationship between postmodernism, cultural deconstruction, socialism, and Islamism discussed by the panel ·      How emotionalism has weakened biblical Christianity ·      Why believers must learn to distinguish feelings from biblical truth ·      The danger of churches abandoning serious biblical study ·      Why spiritual discernment will become increasingly important ·      The need for pastors and Christian leaders to preach biblical truth without fear ·      Why the next generation desperately needs a biblical worldview ·      The difference between emotional conversion and genuine faith in Jesus Christ ·      Why worship must be centered on God rather than human experience ·      The necessity of spiritual discipline and deep biblical conviction Why the Remnant must develop deep spiritual roots for the days ahead One of the central warnings of this Kingdom War Room is simple: A shallow faith cannot withstand a serious spiritual battle. Dr. Lake observes that Christians have moved from being a studious people to becoming an entertainment-oriented people. Dr. Spaulding warns that believers who do not know Scripture or understand why they believe what they believe will find themselves increasingly unprepared for opposition. The answer is not fear. The answer is not hatred. The answer is not political violence. The answer is a Church that returns to the Word of God, walks in the fear of the Lord, develops spiritual discernment, and becomes firmly rooted in Jesus Christ. Pastor Corby makes this especially clear in the closing prayer: the response being advocated is not rudeness, violence, or aggression toward others, but humble submission to Scripture and faithful allegiance to Jesus Christ. The time for "three-millimeter-deep Christianity" is over.  We need roots that run deep.  We need believers who know the Word.  We need men and women who understand their faith.  And above everything else, we need a generation that knows Jesus Christ as Lord, King, Messiah, Redeemer, and Savior. CALL TO ACTION If Kingdom War Room helps you understand the spiritual battles confronting our generation, please SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV and turn on notifications so you do not miss future teachings. LIKE this episode to help more believers discover this discussion. SHARE this program with pastors, ministry leaders, family members, and believers who need to understand the importance of developing a deeply rooted biblical worldview. COMMENT BELOW: What can the Church do today to prepare the next generation to stand firmly upon the Word of God? PARTNER WITH BIBLICAL LIFE TV Kingdom War Room and Biblical Life TV are made possible through the prayers and faithful support of our partners around the world. Your partnership helps us continue producing biblical teaching designed to inform, equip, and strengthen the Remnant for the challenging days ahead. If this ministry has strengthened your walk with God, please prayerfully consider becoming a financial partner with Biblical Life TV. Your support enables us to continue producing Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Kingdom War Room, biblical teaching programs, research, books, and resources without compromising the message God has called us to proclaim. Biblical Life P.O. Box 160 Seymour, Missouri 65746-0160 Online giving is also available through the Biblical Life store. Thank you to every partner who prays, gives, shares these programs, and stands with us. Together, we are helping believers GO DEEP IN THE WORD and GO DEEP IN GOD. The transcript itself closes with this partner appeal and identifies partner support as what makes Biblical Life TV programming possible. TIMELINE / CHAPTERS 00:24 — KWR 62: The Rise of Islam in the Western World 03:08 — Radical Islam, Politics & Sharia Law 07:23 — Concerns About Parallel Islamic Institutions 10:04 — Understanding Islam Through Its Own Writings 12:48 — Postmodernism, Communism & the "Long March" Through Institutions 17:27 — Deconstructionism & the Problem of the "Useful Idiot" 19:00 — Historical Alliances Between Political Movements & Islam 20:06 — Sharia, Halal & Concerns About Islamic Influence 21:53 — Competing Systems & the Coming Global Control Structure 24:15 — The Beast System & Totalitarian Control 26:12 — Why Christians Must Develop Discernment 27:06 — From the Study to the Man Cave: The Loss of Serious Thinking 29:30 — The Biblical Jesus vs. the Islamic Jesus 32:44 — Hosea 11:4–7: Returning to God 39:19 — The Spiritual Void Created by Shallow Christianity 43:30 — Feelings vs. Biblical Truth 46:45 — Emotional Converts vs. Genuine Conversion 48:37 — Faith Must Rest on Fact, Not Feelings 49:08 — How Emotionalism Has Affected Modern Worship 52:06 — The Antidote: A True and Vibrant Faith 53:27 — Accountability, Discernment & Rejecting Deception 55:34 — "Go Deep in the Word, Go Deep in God" 56:22 — Closing Prayer: Awakening, Boldness & Biblical Faith 1:01:08 — Closing Remarks & Upcoming Dr. Richard Booker Interview The closing section strongly reinforces the episode's message with the imagery of Psalm 1: believers need to become like deeply rooted trees capable of remaining fruitful even during drought. KEY SCRIPTURES FEATURED Hosea 11:4–7 — God calls His people back to Himself rather than trusting competing powers and false systems. Job 38:3 — "Dress for action like a man"; the discussion uses Job to emphasize accountability before Almighty God. Matthew 24 — The episode connects contemporary deception with Jesus' warnings concerning the last days. Psalm 1 — The closing exhortation uses the image of the deeply rooted tree as a model for believers who must withstand spiritual drought. The episode also repeatedly emphasizes the biblical confession of Jesus Christ as Lord, Messiah, Savior, Redeemer, and God incarnate. The discussion specifically contrasts that confession with Islamic Christology.

What do you do when you've prayed, obeyed, and waited—and nothing seems to change? Today I'm in Jeremiah 50 with a reminder we all need: God's delay is never God's abandonment. Your circumstances may feel impossible, the culture may be growing darker, and the waiting may feel endless—yet your Redeemer is strong.Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.http://myfreedomcart.com/heidiShow mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | http://heidistjohn.comSupport the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube |    / @‌heidistjohnpodcast  Instagram | @‌heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @‌heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday

Expansionist Tendencies Matthew 15:21-28 and Psalm 67 The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity Sunday, August 16, 2026 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco, Rector Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

Tuesday, 18 August 2026   Therefore go into the highways, and as many as you find, invite to the wedding.' Matthew 22:9   “You go, therefore, upon the ‘through-departures, the roads', and as many, if you should find, you call to the nuptials.” (CG)   The previous verse noted that the king said to his servants that the nuptial was ready, but that those who had been invited weren't worthy. Because of this, Jesus continues, saying, “You go, therefore, upon the ‘through-departures, the roads'.”   This is a word found only here in Scripture, diexodos. It is derived from dia, through, and exodos, a departure (sometimes figuratively, as in death). The word signifies a way out through, such as an outlet. One could think of a modern indoor shopping mall where one goes through it to come to a way out. Thus, you traverse a distance in order to exit.   In the case of what is being conveyed, the focus has been transferred away from Jerusalem and, indeed, all of Israel. The city has been burned (verse 7), those who had been called were not worthy (verse 8), and so the gospel is now going into foreign lands. Where there are gatherings of people, be it on a country road, a small town, or a bustling city, one must go through in order to continue on, as if the whole world is a giant shopping mall of human souls.   Following the travels of Paul and those with him in the book of Acts will show this process. As he arrived in a city, he would begin the process, usually starting at the synagogue. They would normally quickly harass him, be found unworthy, and then he would press on with the saving message of the gospel to the Gentiles he encountered –   “Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, ‘It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. 47 For so the Lord has commanded us: “I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.”' 48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.” Acts 13:46-48   This process of going to the through-departures has continued on for over two thousand years as people walk, bike, take cars, trains, ships, and airplanes in order to go from one place to the next. Airports are like their own through-departures as a person gets off one plane coming in from Sarasota, Florida, through-departures in Atlanta, through-departures again in Detroit to Japan, and through-departures again to Iligan City in the Philippines.   As people traverse these airports, if they are industrious, they will blanket the airport with tracts about Jesus (be sure to give one to the lady at the coffee stand!). And why is this done? Because it is the commission of sharing the gospel, reflected in Jesus' next words, “and as many, if you should find, you call to the nuptials.”   The word has gone out. There is a Redeemer, and He has come to bring people from all languages, cultures, races, and locations to Himself through the sharing of the good news.   Life application: Why is it so important that you share the gospel? The reason is that if you don't, the people you come in contact with may never hear the saving message of Jesus. John 3:18 tells us that all people are “condemned already.” We don't need to do a thing to wind up in the Lake of Fire. That is our default position. If not you, then who?   And more, it should be taken as an axiom that Satan is doing his best to frustrate the going forth of the true gospel. One way that happens is by sending out his minions with false gospels. And they are diligent to get their word out. The annoying Jehovah's Witnesses who come to your door are doing Satan's bidding, stealing away souls from coming to a saving knowledge of Jesus.   The Mormons... they have a worldwide organization set up to share the wrong news, plant false churches, and lead people down the path to perdition. They are effective in getting their false gospel out, and they are motivated to do so. Most cults are. When you have to perform in order to participate, you are normally highly motivated to act.   Instead, Jesus trusts that those who have been deeply touched by the grace of the gospel will be willing to open their mouths and speak. Be a part of what is presented by Jesus in Matthew 22:0. He gave this parable as a revelation of what would be happening in the world after Israel turned their collective back on their Messiah. Now, it is our job to let the world see the glory of the Christ of the nations. If not you, then who?   Lord God, may we diligently go forth to the through-departures of the world, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ as we do. Be it a shopping mall, an airport, or a large city, whatever we are passing through, help us to remember to be about sharing this wonderful release from sin, which leads to restoration with You. Amen.

What makes the local church the natural home for biblical counseling? In part 6 of our 7-part series on CCEF's distinctives, Gunner Gundersen is joined by Jonathan Holmes and Ed Welch to discuss why care and counsel are pastoral and at home in the church. Together they explore the beauty of face-to-face ministry—the calling of every Christian, and the unique role of parachurch organizations in serving the local church. Along the way, they reflect on stories of faithful ministry, the ordinary conversations God uses to bring change, and the vision of a church where every member participates in caring for one another. Mentioned in this episode: - Explore CCEF books at ccef.org/book - Learn more about our beliefs and distinctives at ccef.org/about - Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands | Book by Paul David Tripp - Side by Side | Book by Ed Welch

2 Peter 1:1-151 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ,To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:2May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.3His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 4by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.12Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

Part three of the message, "The Favor of Redemption," shows how God's grace pays the debt we cannot, using Ruth and Boaz as a picture of Jesus the Redeemer. It explains how favor draws us to the Redeemer, restores what was lost, and opens a new future, with a pastoral call to trust, receive restoration, and step into God's favor.

Is God there when you don't feel him? When the life you expected disappears, can you still say "you are my Lord, I have no good apart from you"? How would David pray Psalm 16? How did Jesus pray Psalm 16? And how should I pray Psalm 16? Take refuge in the Lord and be encouraged by this sermon from Pastor Ricky Allegretto on Psalm 16. 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

Learning a New Gospel Dance (The Gospel Waltz)Titus 3:1-8Rev. D.T. House

The average church and, sadly, the average Christian, prefer to sit out the nation's cultural and political battles. In this classic 2022 address, Charlie explains why this is simply not an option. He discusses the proper interpretation of Romans 13, America's Biblical foundation, and the difference between courageous, cowardly, and complicit churches. He also responds to the decision to label churches “non-essential" during Covid and how represents a core part of the globalist, secular offensive against religious life. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average church and, sadly, the average Christian, prefer to sit out the nation's cultural and political battles. In this classic 2022 address, Charlie explains why this is simply not an option. He discusses the proper interpretation of Romans 13, America's Biblical foundation, and the difference between courageous, cowardly, and complicit churches. He also responds to the decision to label churches “non-essential" during Covid and how represents a core part of the globalist, secular offensive against religious life. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you've kept your covenants, guarded your heart, served the poor, and lived with absolute integrity—yet your whole world collapses anyway? In this complete, deep-dive masterclass on the Book of Job, we trace the entire arc of human suffering, theological wrestling, and divine revelation, discovering how a man sitting in ashes moved from raw questioning to the ultimate witness: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Summary of the Video: This comprehensive guide walks step-by-step through the 42 chapters of the Book of Job. We begin in the pre-mortal council, exploring why God allows the "hedge" of protection to be lowered and why "divine restraint" is an act of love designed to build spiritual muscle. We analyze the four crushing waves of loss that wiped out Job's wealth, health, and ten children, offering a compassionate look at Job's grief and the silent ministry of his three friends. We then unpack the core conflict: the breakdown of "Retribution Theology" (the false idea that sin always equals suffering). We follow the three rounds of intense debate between Job and his accusers, exploring Job's desperate plea for a "Daysman" (Mediator) and his prophetic shadows of Jesus Christ. Finally, we study Job's final oath of innocence, Elihu's breakthrough teaching on the refining purpose of trials, God's breathtaking 59 questions out of the whirlwind, and the profound lessons of Job 42—where intercessory forgiveness for his friends unlocked a double restoration of everything he had lost. Key Doctrinal Insights Included: The Hedged Life & Divine Restraint (Job 1–2): Why God permits trials and how agency requires a space for opposition. The Trap of the Prosperity Gospel (Job 4–27): Why assuming suffering is always caused by personal sin leads to self-righteousness and spiritual collapse. Job as a Type of Christ (Job 16–19): How Job's unearned agony, betrayal, and crying blood prefigure the Garden of Gethsemane and Calvary. The Search for the "Daysman" (Job 9 & 19): The Old Testament promise of Jesus Christ as our Advocate and Redeemer. The Refining Purpose of Pain (Job 32–37): Elihu's perspective that suffering is a divine classroom to purge pride. Hearing vs. Seeing God (Job 42): How trials convert secondhand theology into firsthand, face-to-face relationship with the Divine. The Lesson of the Book of Job: You don't need a line-by-line explanation for every trial in your life as long as you know the God who holds you in His hands. When you stop demanding explanations and start seeking His presence, your crucible becomes your sanctuary. Call-to-Action: Have you ever experienced a season where God felt silent, but looking back, you realized He was refining your faith into pure gold? How has the Book of Job changed your perspective on personal trials? Share your thoughts and testimonies in the comments below! Like and Subscribe for more deep-dive scripture study! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:16 Theodicy & the Book of Job 14:32 Perfect Job 21:31 Satan's Plan 33:26 Job's Trials & Testimony 50:11 Physical Suffering & Spiritual Doubt 1:01:39 Friends' Company & Job's Lament 1:16:05 Assuming that Suffering Equals Sin (Eliphaz Round 1) 1:27:16 Job's Self-Defense 1:42:41 Justifying the Lord (Bildad Round 1) 2:01:59 Revealing & Reasoning with God (Zophar Round 1) 2:16:38 Death & Resurrection 2:21:52 Job as Mortal Side of Jesus (Eliphaz Round 2) 2:41:46 Job's Testimony (Bildad Round 2) 2:53:59 Wickedness Never was Happiness (Zophar Round 2) 3:01:44 Accusations & Demanding a Day in Court (Eliphaz Round 3) 3:12:13 Innocence or Holiness (Bildad Round 3) 3:22:49 Wisdom & Worthiness 3:36:37 Job's Closing Argument 3:44:31 Elihu Speaks Up 3:53:25 God is Good and Can Be Trusted 4:17:27 God Reveals Himself 4:30:49 Job Repents & Reviews the Lessons Learned 4:47:56 A Double Portion 4:57:12 Conclusion - The Lesson of Job

Join Mark and Andrew as they discuss how to preach Ruth 3:1–10, where Naomi shows signs of new hope, leading to her and Ruth making Boaz a proposal—a proposal which points to the work of Christ himself. There are numerous points of application in this familiar passage.

Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel's redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel's vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus' death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.