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Fourteen hours of excruciating pain, a hospital emergency room, and a curtain separating her from another patient's groaning and complaints — and then, just as the medicine began to kick in, a quiet and unsettling invitation in Kelly Balarie's mind: doesn't it feel good to be taken care of? Doesn't it feel nice to finally get the attention and compassion you've been needing? In this raw and spiritually perceptive episode, Kelly describes the moment she recognized that voice for exactly what it was — and refused to sign the contract it was offering. The paralytic man in John 5 had been lying on his mat for thirty-eight years. He had reasons, excuses, and circumstances that seemed to justify staying exactly where he was. But Jesus did not coddle his pain or validate his helplessness. He simply said: get up, pick up your mat, and walk. Kelly draws a clear and challenging parallel between that man's mat and the mat of self-pity we can each find ourselves lying on — sometimes without even realizing it. Pain is real, need is real, and suffering deserves compassion. But there is a difference between receiving care and making a home in helplessness. The invitation from Jesus is always the same: rise up. Take a step. Walk. Bible Verse "Then Jesus said to him, 'Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.'"— John 5:8, NIV Ponder Today Self-pity can masquerade as a need for compassion. The enemy is not above using real pain and real vulnerability to lure us into a posture of ongoing helplessness. Recognizing the difference between genuine need and self-pity is a spiritually important act. Looking to people for what only God can provide will always leave us empty. When we seek from others the validation, attention, and care that only God can truly give, we set ourselves up for deeper disappointment and deeper need. Pain is often healed as we take a new step. Healing rarely comes in full before we are asked to move. Like the paralytic who rose and walked, sometimes obedience to the command precedes the complete restoration we are longing for. Reject the enemy's contracts early. The invitation to stay down, stay sick, and stay sorry for yourself is subtle and can feel reasonable in a moment of vulnerability. Identify it, name it, and refuse it — just as Kelly did in that hospital room. A Prayer for You Today Father, help us when we feel down and out — when it seems like there is no way forward. Show us Your way instead. May we rise up according to Your strength and not our own. Help us not to look to people for what only You can truly provide. May we be strong in the power of Your might, and may we have the courage to pick up our mats and walk. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred the courage to rise up from whatever has been holding you down, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to strengthen and encourage your faith every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What happens when God asks you to leave everything familiar behind before showing you where you are actually going? Are you willing to trust His promises when the path forward is completely hidden from view? This week on Off Script, Connor Hall steps in for Neil Gregory to sit down and discuss a powerful Father's Day weekend. They unpack the launch of a new series on faith, diving deep into the story of Abram in Genesis 12 and what it looks like to step out in radical obedience. The conversation covers the grueling process of writing a sermon twice, the tough boundaries surrounding worship music and theology, and the countercultural reality that partial obedience is still disobedience. Ultimately, this episode serves as a reminder that while false gods will always demand that you bleed for them, our God is the one who bled for us. The Challenge: Identify one area of your life where you have been offering God "partial obedience" or trying to bring your old baggage along for the ride. This week, make the definitive choice to clear out the weeds, leave that comfort zone behind, and take one full step of pure obedience into the unknown. Hosts: Connor Hall and Scott Nickell What We Discuss: • Connor Hall stepping in to host the podcast while Neil Gregory is away across the pond in Ireland • How preaching on Father's Day affects Scott, and why the turnout this past weekend was a proud moment • The behind-the-scenes breakdown of why a sermon had to be entirely rewritten on a Wednesday morning due to a worship song copyright slide • The specific theological boundaries the church maintains regarding certain ministries, false gospels, and musical infiltration • Dissecting the massive chronological gap between Genesis 12, verses 3 and 4, by using Stephen's speech in Acts 7 • Why Abram's decision to bring Lot along was a hedge of his bets and a form of partial obedience • Reject, Redeem, Receive: A practical three-part filter for evaluating what can and cannot come with you into your Christian walk • Dismantling the cultural pressure of progressive Christianity that attempts to mold God's word around personal sexual identity About Southland Christian ChurchSouthland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give

We opened this episode of The Dr. Peter Breggin Hour acknowledging the weight of our times. For the past week, we've explored how to live meaningfully amid chaos, threats, and cultural unraveling. That conversation remains vital. But reality does not pause for comfort. This week, we returned to the difficult terrain with our friend J.J. Carroll — a man of uncommon courage, a former law enforcement officer with decades on the border and in fugitive operations, a truth-teller who was recently fired for daring to speak plainly on the very issues he lived. J.J.'s experiences are not abstract. They have been forged in daily encounters with violence in the six months he worked with ICE in 2025-2026 and the violence he faced for 24 years as a Border Patrol Officer, arresting drug cartel members on the Southern border. He describes a nation where the demographic transformation is not subtle policy but visible, measurable destruction. J.J. is a firsthand witness to the continued open borders, net increases in illegal immigration, and jobs going overwhelmingly to non-Americans while native-born citizens, especially White males, are sidelined. Government data he cites paints a stark picture: hundreds of arrests daily, yet a system so backlogged that true mass deportations feel like a distant promise rather than a current reality. We do not shy away from these realities on this show. America was built by a specific people with a specific culture — a White, Christian, European-rooted nation that achieved greatness through shared values, faith, rule of law, and high-trust communities. Pretending otherwise dishonors history and endangers the future. As J.J. powerfully states, demographics shape destiny. When you import millions from cultures with vastly different norms, lower average IQs, and incompatible worldviews — often without any expectation of assimilation — you do not enrich; you transform, and not for the better. Europe is learning this lesson in blood and social collapse. We ignore it at our peril. Even now, the mayhem is surging onto our shores. The rising tide of migrant violence and social breakdown is unmistakable across Europe and England, where no-go zones, knife crime, and gang rapes have become grim daily realities. Here in the United States, the pattern repeats in major cities like New York and beyond. The many stories of murders, rapes, and other violence by illegal immigrant populations are not isolated tragedies; they are the predictable consequence of policies that prioritize unassimilated foreign populations over the safety and future of our own children. We have a huge country to manage with almost 350 million souls living here from all parts of the world. There are issues with continued illegal border crossings, international drug trafficking into the US, and massive issues of fraud and theft on a level never before identified that threatens to demolish us and invites totalitarianism to come and take charge. The Judeo-Christian foundational culture that created America and those individuals who were all part of it are being shredded by our political and intellectual elite and other cultures coming from far different places in the world who want no part of what we have here in terms of civilization. A significant number of these people have no understanding of respect for human life, the rule of law, the US Constitution, basic rules of life, or rules of the road that we take for granted. How does that ignorance translate into the daily lives of citizens? No respect for human life translates into murder, including the deliberate attacks on people who are strangers by perpetrators using trucks, knives, guns, and other weapons. No understanding of, agreement with, and respect for the rule of law translates into fraud and theft on a massive basis, employing lying, subterfuge, and cunning to swindle, cheat, and steal from individuals and from American citizens through federal theft. In California, several massive, multi-million-dollar fraud rings involving illegal immigrants and transnational criminal organizations have recently been dismantled by federal authorities for stealing taxpayer-funded welfare, COVID-19 relief, and tax revenue. Similar large-scale fraud operations tied to Somali communities have also plagued Minnesota, further draining public resources intended for American citizens. This cultural incompatibility extends even to everyday infrastructure. Illegal immigrant commercial drivers, often poorly trained, unlicensed, or operating stolen or improperly maintained vehicles, are contributing to chaos on our highways. Serious accidents, deadly pile-ups, and overwhelmed emergency services have increased in areas with high concentrations of such drivers, adding yet another layer of preventable danger to American families who simply want to travel safely on roads built and maintained by prior generations. As Elizabeth Nickson has powerfully documented in her recent Substack column “White Boy's Summer,” the impact across Europe has been devastating. Decades of mass migration have been accompanied by a deliberate political project that has taught many newcomers to view the native populations — the very citizens who built and sustain these societies as producers, taxpayers, and keepers of the culture — with resentment and outright hatred. (See: White Boy's Summer) The Spiritual Dimension This is not merely political or economic. It is spiritual. We agreed that there is a degree of evil walking the world that we have not seen before. Both concepts of evil and love have been banished from intellectual discussion, laughed at as old-fashioned. Cultural relativism — the idea that all cultures and moral systems are equally valid with no objective standard by which to judge them — is the opposite of these terms. Allan Bloom's 1987 bestseller, The Closing of the American Mind, sounded the warning but was quickly buried in intellectual and media circles with a wave of multiculturalism, DEI, calls of racism to silence critics, and a focus on bending reality with transgenderism and other tales that have left devastation in their path. J.J. speaks as a believer who sees Satan as the source of evil roaming the earth, a force that delights in the slaughter of the innocent — 63 million abortions, the mutilation of children under transgender ideology, and the darkest allegations tied to elite networks like those surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. The failure to fully release the Epstein files, despite promises and power, is a profound betrayal. When those in authority protect the powerful at the expense of justice for children, the system stands condemned. Peter and I have long warned about the moral free fall — the erosion of the Ten Commandments in public and private life, the suppression of love and conscience, the celebration of evil in entertainment and elite circles. Occult influences, ritualistic abuses, and a rejection of God create a void that darkness eagerly fills. We see it in the boldness of anti-human spectacles at major events and in the quiet despair of families watching their children be targeted. We Refuse Despair We do not exempt leaders from scrutiny. While Donald Trump remains the strongest border president in modern memory, serious disappointments linger — continued promotion of mRNA technology, the absence of full accountability for past crimes, and an emperor-like tone in some foreign policy pronouncements. Real change requires more than one man. It demands people willing to reclaim their inheritance. Yet we refuse despair. Peter reminded us of the Black Robed Regiment — the ministers who fueled the American Revolution with Judeo-Christian conviction. The Black Robed Regiment was the courageous pastors and clergy of the Revolutionary era. They preached biblical principles of liberty, justice, and resistance to tyranny from their pulpits and from town to town in Colonial days, leading up to the American Revolution, while dressed in their distinctive black robes. These men were instrumental in shaping the fundamental, encompassing worldviews of individual freedom, liberty, and release from tyranny. These courageous and hardy pastors, ministers, and clerics rallied the American people, framing the fight for independence as a sacred duty and providing the moral and spiritual backbone of our nation's birth. We need a similar revival today: a return to the fundamentals of faith, family, and constitutional order. J.J. finds hope in his teenage son's generation and the friends he drives around — young people who are more politically engaged and spiritually aware than many in prior generations. They are turning away from the emptiness of the sexual revolution, materialism, and identity chaos, and they want none of it. Across the country, our youngest generations — Gen Z and Alpha — are showing signs of a quiet but powerful shift, returning to God, traditional churches, and core American values of family, self-reliance, and ordered liberty. Reports and surveys document rising interest in Christianity, declining support for extreme gender ideology, and a renewed appreciation for the Founding principles that made this nation exceptional. Young girls, too, are increasingly rejecting the glitter culture of hyper-sexualization and fluid identity in favor of something more grounded and enduring. Small Is Beautiful: Love in Action In the face of such overwhelming disorder, the answer begins at home. Make your home a sanctuary. Love your spouse fiercely. Raise your children in truth. Plant apple trees — literally, as Peter and I recently did in our backyard. Build a real community where you are. Civility, trust, and decency radiate outward from strong families. As Peter emphasized at the close, the world's evil fades by comparison to the love we put into it. God will measure us by that love. In a time when elites peddle division and death, we counter with creation, fidelity, and courage. This conversation with J.J. Carroll is raw, unflinching, and necessary. We invite you to listen to the full episode. Let it stir you — not to hopelessness, but to renewed commitment. Speak truth. Reject the lies about our nation's Founding and character. Protect the innocent. Cling to God. And never apologize for loving your people, your culture, and your children's future. We continue our series on living faithfully in dark days — see our recent “Small Is Beautiful” piece on Substack. Your presence here, your subscriptions, and your own acts of courage sustain our work. We love you, dear audience. Stay strong. The fight is generational, but good men and women — and a sovereign God — are not easily defeated.

For five decades, I have worked inside government and out to expose, challenge and counter totalitarian enemies of our country pursuing her destruction. Currently, those forces include such adversaries foreign and domestic as Chinese Communists and their allies, sharia-supremacists and global elitists. I call it the “Red-Green-Blue axis.” One line of attack common to such enemies is influencing and, wherever possible, indoctrinating our children.  Literally today, this axis has its sights firmly on Texas' K-12 social studies curriculum. Thankfully, the State's Board of Education has repeatedly voted to ensure that this important charter for what will be taught not only in Texan public schools, but perhaps another twenty across the country and for the next fourteen years, is factual and equips our kids to love and protect freedom.  It must do so once again this week. Please weigh in at sboe.texas.gov. This is Frank Gaffney.

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What Does He Think of Me Now? | Christ For YouLuke 15:1–32 | Trinity 3The Pharisees are offended because Jesus receives sinners and eats with them.Not respectable sinners. Not cleaned-up sinners. Tax collectors, public sinners, unclean sinners, the kind of people religious men thought God should keep at a distance.But Jesus does not apologize. He tells a story.A son runs from his father, wastes everything, destroys himself, and comes home with nothing. What will the father do? Will he shame him? Reject him? Make him earn his way back? Or will he receive him?What does this parable teach us about guilt, repentance, shame, and the heart of God? Why do we secretly imagine God keeping score? What happens when we treat forgiveness like a point system? And what does it mean that the father runs to embrace his lost son?This Trinity 3 sermon proclaims the comfort of Christ for sinners who wonder whether they have gone too far, failed too often, or come home too late. In Christ, the Father receives sinners, forgives sinners, feeds sinners, raises sinners, and brings His children home.Subscribe & Share:Spotify: Christ For YouPortuguês: Cristo Para VocêWebsite: ZionWG.orgLooking for a Lutheran Church near you?Support the preaching of God's Word.

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine shares a powerful sermon on what it means to know God not only as a Savior, but as a living Person with a supernatural personality—powerful, purposeful, and personal. In this sermon, we'll walk through Romans 8:5–11 to see how the Spirit transforms our thinking and our inner life, replacing fear-driven living with Spirit-led life. We'll then open Acts 1:8 and John 14:9–14 to understand that Jesus didn't just teach God's ways—He revealed God's nature—so you can know the Father and live in His presence. You'll also be strengthened from 2 Timothy 1:7 as we confront fear, reminding you that God's Spirit is not timid but empowered for bold faith. From Ephesians 3:16 we'll learn how God reinforces you inwardly with supernatural strength. And from Acts 3:1–8, Acts 5:15–16, we'll see God's power move beyond theory into real-world results: healing, deliverance, and divine visitation. This message will help you: Understand how the Spirit changes your mindset and daily walk (Romans 8:5–11) Live in the power promised for witness and daily courage (Acts 1:8) Know God personally through Jesus—and pray boldly (John 14:9–14) Reject fear and embrace God's power, love, and sound-mindedness (2 Timothy 1:7) Receive inward strengthening so your faith holds steady (Ephesians 3:16) Expect God's supernatural power to touch real lives today (Acts 3:1–8; Acts 5:15–16) If you've been longing for God to feel close, move powerfully, and transform you from the inside out—this sermon is for you. Like, share, and subscribe, and let God's supernatural personality renew your hope and boldness.

The cross-national correlation between gender equality and lower fertility is exceptionally strong (r ≈ 0.81). After the 1960s, a unique mating regime spread across parts of the world—with female emancipation, individual mate choice, and effective birth control—followed by a continuing rise in singlehood and declining fertility. Almost all women still want to reproduce, but many struggle to find a good-enough partner. This article argues from an evolutionary perspective that many men's utility to “free women” has been so diminished that solving the fertility crisis by increasing pair-bonding rates seems unfeasible. A viable means for aiding the survival of low-fertility nations could be to provide women with the economic and social resources necessary for them to conclude that having children alone makes for a better life than remaining childless. Such policies would likely exacerbate male marginalization, but new technologies are on the horizon that could offer men reproductive equality.

What breaks the heart of God? Jeremiah 9 gives us a glimpse into the tears of heaven. Through the eyes of Jeremiah, we see a nation where truth has disappeared, relationships are poisoned by deception, and people have forgotten the God who created them. But in the middle of judgment, God reveals what truly matters; not wisdom, strength, or wealth, but knowing Him Be Blessed and enjoy!Please follow, like and share our podcast with a friend or family member!

Victorian teachers have voted to reject the latest proposed pay deal on Friday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

உபதேசத்தை ஏற்பவர்களும் மறுப்பவர்களும் [Surah Al-Mulk: 3 to 11] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 03-05-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan answers your sharpest questions on the Iran Peace Memo, walking through exactly why the text still hasn't been released, what we know for certain about the money Iran is already collecting, and why his own CIA sources align with Director Ratcliffe's assessment that the IRGC simply cannot be trusted on its nuclear promises. Bryan also takes on the toughest pushback of the week, including a listener threatening to cancel over his Iran coverage, fielding it directly and on the record. He breaks down the rare earth mineral crisis and whether the US can rebuild its supply chain before a potential conflict with China, explains why climate change has functionally become a religion for the American Left, and shares his view on a domestic terror plot targeting the White House that he believes previews what the next 9/11 will actually look like. Plus, Bryan closes with a question about whether America can survive another 250 years, delivering a blunt, geopolitical case for why the answer is yes, but only if the country deals with the threat he considers more immediate than Iran. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran Peace Memo, IRGC, nuclear program, JD Vance, CIA intel, John Ratcliffe, rare earth minerals, China supply chain, US military munitions, Gavin Newsom, climate change Democrats, Ezra Klein, domestic terror plot, drone attack White House, UFC plot, Mossad, Israel Lebanon, American exceptionalism, midterm elections, SpaceX IPO, Gina Rinehart, mining minerals

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on redistricting in Georgia.

“Why do Eastern Orthodox apologists reject doctrinal change?” This question opens a discussion on the objections many Eastern Orthodox apologists have regarding doctrinal development. The conversation also touches on the appeal of Orthodoxy’s power structure, strategies for guiding friends toward Catholicism, and the complexities surrounding the filioque controversy. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:20 – Why Do Many Eastern Orthodox Apologists Object to Doctrinal Development? 18:28 – We are Catholic but are considering Orthodoxy. One argument is that in Orthodoxy there is less emphasis on power structure so less chance of corruption. 23:40 – My non-denom friends are looking into Orthodoxy. How can I steer them towards Catholicism instead of Orthodoxy? 37:15 – There are two Patriarchs of Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox and the Latin. The Latin one goes back to the Crusades, and the Greek Orthodox one goes back to the New Testament. I think it was schismatic act for the Latins to set up a separate one. 50:44 – The Eastern Orthodox argument against the filioque makes it seem like the Father and the Son have abilities that the holy spirit doesn't have, which would seem to put him in a subservient position. Would you agree with that?

In this episode of the Huddle Breakdown, the guys dive headfirst into a summer of absolute paralysis and strategic shifts across Scottish football. We break down the massive management shakeup as Derek McInnes looks set to take the wheel at Rangers following Danny Röhl's sudden departure—signaling a complete divergence in recruitment and a massive test for the "Staunch-O-Meter". Meanwhile, Celtic fans are left dealing with organizational gridlock in the transfer window while rivals Hearts fully commit to a progressive analytics model. Plus, we look at the ongoing 2026 World Cup action, examining how the new IFAB rule changes are completely altering player behavior on the pitch, Mauricio Pochettino's tactical masterclass with the USMNT, and standout performances from Celtic-adjacent players.Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one of our most requested episodes — back by popular demand.In this conversation, Laurie Cardoza-Moore and Rabbanit Yaffah Batya da Costa lay out the biblical foundations of the Messiah from a Jewish perspective and expose how replacement theology distorted Christian teaching for over two millennia. Drawing directly from the Hebrew Scriptures, Yaffah walks through the prophetic requirements — Davidic lineage, the regathering of Israel, the rebuilding of the Temple, worldwide peace, and universal recognition of the one God of the Hebrew Bible — and explains why the fourth-century Council of Nicaea introduced a contradiction, not a continuation, of what Scripture already established.Laurie confronts the rise of Christian antisemitism in America and calls believers back to a Hebraic, Scripture-anchored understanding of God's eternal covenant with Israel. This is essential listening for anyone seeking clarity on why this matters right now.Follow, share, and stand with us at pjtn.org.00:00 — Why Christian Antisemitism Is Surging00:48 — PJTN's Mission: Defend Biblical Truth01:22 — Replacement Theology: The Hidden Root of Jew-Hatred03:11 — Jewish Messiah 101: What Jesus Didn't Fulfill08:48 — Torah vs. Trinity: What Judaism Actually Teaches12:56 — "Can We Not Wait Together?" — A Call for Understanding22:51 — The Real Messianic Checklist (Judah, David, Anointing)30:25 — No Peace Yet: Why We're Not in the Messianic Age38:01 — Jeremiah 31: The Renewed Covenant Explained43:45 — God Is NOT Done with Israel — Christians Must Know ThisDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help us equip more Christians to stand with Israel and fight antisemitism.✨ Stay connected with PJTN! ✨

The Montezuma County commissioners this week said no to both a sales-tax question and a proactive emergency declaration.

Hebrews 13:5–6 offers a powerful reminder that God’s presence is unwavering, even in moments of rejection, fear, or emotional pain. In this devotional, Emily Rose Massey reflects on the deep wounds that come from feeling abandoned or dismissed, and how those experiences can linger long after the moment has passed. Through personal reflection and Scripture, she points readers back to the unchanging truth that God does not forsake His children. Highlights Emotional wounds from rejection can linger and shape how we trust others. Human relationships are imperfect, but God’s presence is constant and unchanging. Hebrews 13:5–6 reassures believers that God will never forsake them. Jesus personally experienced rejection, betrayal, and abandonment. God’s faithfulness provides healing for deep emotional pain. Forgiveness is a pathway to freedom from bitterness and resentment. Our identity is secured in God’s love, not human approval. Drawing near to God brings comfort in seasons of emotional distress. Join the Conversation Have you experienced a time when God reminded you that He saw your pain, needs, or circumstances? How does knowing that God is El Roi—the God who sees you—change the way you approach difficult seasons? 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: God Doesn’t Reject His Children By: Emily Rose Massey Bible Reading:“…for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’ so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5b-6, NASB). I woke up one morning recently crying after having a very vivid, heart-piercing dream. It was almost as if my current heart-struggle was being played out right before me; I could honestly see this dream happening in reality. The words spoken (in the dream) to my husband and me cut to the core, and they hurt so badly that my first reaction was tears so strong they stained my cheeks when I awoke. Being a storyteller allows for intense dream-tales in my mind while I’m supposed to be resting, sleeping. It’s something I have always dealt with since I was a child- I wake up trying to shake the mental visions, telling myself over and over again that it’s not real. Eventually, the emotions fade, and I can go on with the rest of my day. In this recent instance, I had trouble getting past the pain and just began talking to God about it. It was obvious and simple- I was still dealing with rejection, and it still hurt, but I was reminded that there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24). Although Proverbs 18:24 doesn’t necessarily say that friend is Jesus, I know that He will always be there for me even when everyone else fails me. Scripture tells us that God never leaves us or forsakes us in Deuteronomy 31:6. This truth from the Old Testament about our never-changing God is also stated again as a reminder in Hebrews 13, along with this powerful truth that people will fail us, and people may reject us, but we should not fear, for God is on our side. He is our helper. “…for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’ so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:5b-6, NASB). Intersecting Life & Faith: When we face rejection from others, we must remember that Jesus understands rejection better than anyone, as He has experienced it firsthand. Many people rejected Jesus (and continue to do so) while He was here on earth, even one of His very own disciples (Judas), rejected Him and betrayed Him. And just a couple of hours later, another one of His closest disciples (Peter) rejected knowing Him. Three times to be exact. Aren’t you so thankful for Jesus’ forgiveness when we turn our backs on Him! He gives us so many opportunities to repent and make things right in our relationship with Him! His mercies towards us are new every single morning… oh, what love! Has the pain of rejection made it difficult for you to trust others? Lay that pain at the foot of the cross, friend. God can bring healing to the wounds of those who have hurt you and empower you to choose to forgive. Instead of allowing bitterness to take root in your heart, perhaps you should ask the Lord to bless those who have hurt you, even if they don’t want you in their life anymore. Jesus was rejected, yet He took the punishment of our sin out of love for those who would put their trust in Him. No matter how much man rejects us, we must remember that Jesus is the friend who sticks by us no matter what. He will never leave you nor turn His back on you. The Lord understands our pain regarding rejection, and His arms are open wide, so let us be quick to draw near to Him. Lo, He is always with you…even to the end of the age! Further Reading: Isaiah 43:2 Romans 8:38-39 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The San Francisco Giants celebrated pride Friday night...with ten weddings before their game against the Chicago Cubs. Giants players also wore rainbow hats...but starting pitcher Landen Roupp decided to make some alterations to his pride hat. We reveal and react to Landen Roupp...adding Bible verses to his pride hat. We discuss the recent trend of Major League Baseball players...refusing to celebrate pride. We also discuss the Texas Rangers refusal to celebrate pride...and explain why social issues have no place in Major League Baseball. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

Patrick K. O'Donnell reflects on Robert E. Lee's monumental decision at Appomattox to reject guerrilla warfare and surrender, putting country before Confederacy. Grant offered honorable terms, leading to a respectful surrender overseen by Joshua Chamberlain. After the war, John Singleton Mosby forged an unlikely friendship with Grant, becoming a Republican campaign manager in Virginia. Despite being ostracized by former Confederates, Mosbyserved as a consul in Hong Kong and mentored a young George S. Patton. His legacy in irregular warfare and maneuver tactics continues to influence modern American special operations to this day. (8)1865

Voters in Switzerland are deciding whether to limit the country's population to 10 million. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

In this profound episode of School of Divine Mysteries, the Mahdi Aba Al-Sadiq explores the hidden spiritual realities behind prophecy, testing, and human destiny, joined in conversation by his disciple Tiffany. This episode delves into the forgotten covenant of the souls, the world before creation, and why this physical life is not a first test—but a reenactment of an ancient one. Through deep Qur'anic insights, prophetic narrations, and esoteric knowledge, the discussion uncovers how inner belief and disbelief manifest across lifetimes, why divine tests repeat, and how free will, destiny, and spiritual purification truly work. The conversation also examines envy as the root of spiritual downfall, the unseen burden of divine authority, and why even prophets and messengers were tested with humility and self-knowledge. Using powerful symbolism, timeless myths, and sacred history, this episode challenges common assumptions about righteousness, leadership, and what it truly means to be chosen by God. Viewers are invited to reflect on envy, obedience, reincarnation, the Rajʿah (Return), and the mercy embedded in divine justice—making this episode essential viewing for anyone seeking deeper understanding of Islamic mysticism, the Ahlul Bayt, and the spiritual mission of the Mahdi in our time.

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In this episode, we examine a striking shift in biblical scholarship: fewer and fewer experts now affirm that Jesus is the only true God. I compare two major surveys published in 2025 that reveal the same trend among everyday American Bible readers — a clear majority no longer believe Jesus is God. At the same time, interest in Unitarianism is surging. To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/T8JAgnMkDbw                      Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xzfMzFxgH-5OI3S2UkW4BBYKBll2SlaZwkU8YIjVSns/edit?usp=sharing    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Rosaria Butterfield uses the story of a WWII Japanese soldier who hid in a cave for 27 years to illustrate how false beliefs trap us in bondage. Though legally free when the war ended in 1945, the soldier refused to believe the war was over, remaining captive to his false convictions. Many Christians experience similar spiritual bondage they believe they're forgiven through Christ's blood but don't truly believe they're free from sin's patterns, habits, and thoughts. Butterfield provides eight practical points for starving sin, beginning with making your calling and election sure. Reject the cave of sin's bondage by embracing your true identity and freedom in Christ. Topics: Sin, Freedom in Christ, Identity in Christ, Spiritual bondage, Sanctification

More than half the states have had their primary contests for this year's midterm elections. We discuss some key themes that have emerged. Voters are embracing economic populism and rejecting establishment politicians — except when it comes to President Trump. This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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“Why do you reject the papacy?” This question opens a discussion on authority within the Church, touching on the necessity of a papal figure and the implications of such leadership. Other topics include the role of Mary and the Eucharist, as well as concerns about the treatment of statues and experiences with controlling religious groups. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 04:00 – Pope Leo on Nations 07:15 – The original precepts of Catholicism are fine by me, but I don't agree with the “fine print.” For example, I agree with the idea of a need for authority and headship, but I don't see the need for a papacy and all the things that go along with that. 20:57 – I don't agree with the idea of Mary being protected from being able to commit sin. I also feel like the filioque rejects the Trinity. Also my problem with the Eucharist is how could it be him if he instituted it when he was still alive? 29:05 – I feel like Catholic treatment of statues is kind of like worshipping the golden calf. 40:19 – It doesn't seem right for people to be bound by a particular opinion of the pope. That prevents people from thinking and coming up with an answer that makes sense. 47:32 – I got involved with this group and felt like I was being fed spiritually. They claimed to be baptist. But it got more and more controlling. Once they told me I am no longer myself and I was someone else. Once they laid me down and there was some kind of thing sucking out of my mouth and a electric feeling on my forehead. It got more controlling. They told me where to work. Have you ever heard of this? Is it a cult?

Romina Espinosa — Red Romina — has been to 81 countries, published a book of poems at 15, built a film production company, appeared in Hollywood movies, founded a creator events community, and started a movement called Reject 9 to 5. She also has ADD. She manages it without medication most days. And she never once had a backup plan. This is a 100-minute conversation about what it actually looks like to live entirely on your own terms.

Today, Paul M. Neuberger tackles the corporate sacred cow: DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion. It's everywhere. It's celebrated. It's untouchable. But is it biblical? Is it of God—or just another idol from the culture's altar?Paul M. Neuberger doesn't flinch. He calls out favoritism. He exposes the empty promises. He opens the Word and rips the mask off cultural conformity. The cost? Criticism. Marginalization. Outrage.But Jesus is still Lord—even when truth makes enemies. Even when courage costs you.What about you? When your workplace pushes the latest ideology, will you fold or will you fight—for truth, for Christ, for unity rooted in the Gospel?"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." –Romans 12:2Episode Highlights14:26 - The Bible teaches equal value. It doesn't teach equal outcomes. Those are not the same thing. Modern DEI ideology often focuses heavily on outcomes. Who got promoted, who got hired, who got accepted, who got recognized, who achieved success. And then it frequently works backwards from those outcomes to determine whether discrimination must have occurred. But Scripture focuses on something extremely different.19:01 - One of the reasons that I personally believe that DEI conflicts so strongly with a biblical worldview is because it often reintroduces something that scripture repeatedly condemns, favoritism. It may be packaged differently, it may use different language, it may be presented as progress. But at its core, favoritism is still favoritism. And God has never, ever been a fan of it.43:26 - Are we going to allow culture to shape our beliefs? Or are we going to allow scripture to shape our beliefs? Are we going to seek the approval of man? Or are we going to seek the approval of God? Are we going to remain silent when truth becomes unpopular? Or are we going to stand with courage, conviction, grace and love? Every generation of Christians faces these defining moments.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

The hardest part of changing your yard isn't the shovel work, it's the moment you decide the “perfect lawn” game isn't worth playing anymore. I'm continuing our three-part series on growing a rebel garden with the second phase: Reject. If you've ever felt stuck between keeping 100% turf and going 100% native, I'll show you the wide, realistic middle ground where a small, intentional garden can shift your whole landscape over time.We dig into the real reasons people don't start: fear of what neighbors will think, fear it'll look messy, fear you'll kill plants, and fear you're signing up for more work. I make the case for rejecting perfection and choosing participation instead. Your first rebel garden can be small (I recommend staying under 250 square feet), flexible, and designed for easy wins. I'll also walk you through a quick site reality check so you pick a spot you'll actually see, enjoy, and maintain while it establishes.Then we get practical: safety and planning. Before you dig, call 811 for utility locates. It's free, it's simple, and it protects you and your property. Finally, we tackle the most controversial step for many homeowners: removing turf. I explain the tension around using glyphosate as a one-time transition tool, why purpose and frequency matter, and what alternatives look like if you want to avoid chemicals. The goal stays the same: move away from ongoing chemical dependency and build a low-input, wildlife-friendly native plant garden that supports pollinators, birds, clean water, and healthy soil.If this matches your values, join me for the 10-day Rebel Garden Challenge starting June 19th. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor who's tired of lawn upkeep, and leave a review so more people can find a better way to grow.Join A Rebel Garden in Ten Days Challenge!Learn more about getting your own Rebel Garden at ABetterYard.org.

Crystal Rivers | Open Book | Jun 9, 2026 The life of Christ is already within you by the Holy Spirit, and that life is not passive. It is power, wisdom, righteousness, redemption, sanctification, and glory working inside you. You are not called to live as a shallow believer who is easily moved by offense, fear, temptation, sickness, deception, or the pressure of men. You are called to be rooted, grounded, established, and built up until Christ is fully formed in you. The goal of your life is not merely to be successful, famous, wealthy, or influential in this world; the true goal is to grow into the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. The Holy Spirit is in you for specific purposes. He saves you, builds you, changes you, matures you, and works through you. He is not given merely for spiritual excitement or outward display, but to bring you into the image of Christ and make you useful in the agenda of God. Every believer has a ministry, and the offices of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers exist to equip the saints so the whole body can grow, serve, and come into maturity. You are not meant to remain a child tossed about by every doctrine, every offense, every temptation, or every scheme of darkness. You are meant to grow until you can stand, discern, overcome, and minister life. Understand that growth comes with testing. When the word of God enters your heart, tribulation may arise for that word's sake. When you decide to walk in healing, sickness may challenge you. When you decide to walk in purity, temptation may confront you. When you decide to obey God, contradiction may arise. These tests do not mean you should turn back. They are opportunities for Christ to be formed in you. If you stumble, rise again. If you fall, get up. If you are wounded in the race, keep moving toward the finish line. What matters is not that you never face difficulty, but that you refuse to abandon the race. You must learn to fellowship with the power of God within you. Feed on the word of God. Pray in the Holy Spirit. Fast when necessary. Ask questions in the presence of God. Train your spirit to hear, receive, and respond. Do not live casually with the Holy Spirit. Reverence His presence. Pay attention when the word is being opened. Build a daily practice of prayer, scripture, obedience, and surrender. Access to God has been given to you through the blood of Jesus, but depth in that access is cultivated through fellowship, discipline, hunger, and practice. You must also learn to use the name of Jesus. The authority of the believer is not reserved for a few special people; it belongs to those who believe. In His name, you can resist darkness, cast out devils, lay hands on the sick, govern your environment, pray over your children, speak life over your body, and confront the works of the enemy. Begin where you are. Use the authority of Christ over your own life, your home, your children, your body, your mind, and your assignment. Do not wait until you feel mature before you begin to practice faith. Practice is part of growth. The power of God operates in different dimensions. There are gifts of the Spirit, including gifts of healings, miracles, wisdom, knowledge, and discernment, but there is also the power within that every believer must learn to live by. The anointing upon empowers you to do, but the anointing within transforms you to become. Do not pursue outward power while neglecting inward formation. If you only desire to do mighty works but refuse to become like Christ, you will be unbalanced. The greater work is for Christ to be raised in you until His life, nature, authority, and glory flow through you naturally. You were made for God. Your mind, body, emotions, gifts, strength, and time belong to Him. Do not allow the distractions of the world, social media, fear, comfort, or laziness to drive God out of your consciousness. Present your body as a living sacrifice. Refuse to be conformed to this world. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind so you can prove the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. Let your life become a vessel through which God heals, saves, restores, governs, intercedes, and displays His glory. The Lord is able to keep you. Even if your strength feels small, keep His word and do not deny His name. The power of God is in you, upon you, and available to preserve you. You are called to live by that power, to be kept by that power, and to become a vessel through whom that power touches the earth. Therefore, ask the Holy Spirit to build you up. Ask Him to teach your hands to war and your fingers to fight. Ask Him to make you wiser than your enemies. Acknowledge the help God has sent to you. Speak life. Resist death. Reject fear. Stand in faith. Grow in Christ. Run your race. Finish well. Zoom every weekday : http://www.caveadullam.org/zoom

Reject the "Renaissance" of Spiritual Formation - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. John Mark Comer credits Richard Foster with launching a "renaissance" of spiritual formation in Protestantism. Bob DeWaay warns this movement replaces confidence in Scripture with mystical practices and calls believers to approach God through Christ alone. (duration 00:22:23) Click here to play

Voters in several of this week's primary races rejected incumbents and politicians backed by Washington leaders in favor of outsiders. We discuss that and other takeaways from Tuesday's primaries, plus how the Supreme Court's ruling that lets Alabama redraw its congressional map changes the outcome of the mid-decade redistricting arms race. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and political correspondent Ashley Lopez.This podcast was produced by Bria Suggs and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

(2) Liz Peek examines how voters in California's primary face economic decline, high taxes, and out-of-control crime. Republican Steve Hilton campaigns on common-sense changes to address quality-of-life issues as residents reject "woke" policies in major cities.1900 BRUSSELS

Diplomats from Israel and Lebanon have been meeting in Washington for a fourth round of talks as Israeli forces continued to carry out strikes in southern Lebanon. We speak to a member of the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah on why it has no plans to give up its weapons. Also in the programme: As the head of the UN gives a stark warning about the most catastrophic El Niño yet, farmers around the world remind us what's at stake; and the meaning of new research into the magnetic fields of planets beyond our solar system.(Photo: Destroyed buildings after an Israeli airstrike that targeted the city of Tyre, Lebanon. Credit: WAEL HAMZEH/EPA/Shutterstock)

Acts 15 records the Jerusalem Council's ruling on Gentile believers, circumcision, and the Torah. This episode walks through the dispute, James's use of Amos, the four prohibitions, and why “Moses is read every Sabbath” matters for discipleship today. Show Notes:We explore how the apostles affirmed salvation by grace while providing a practical on-ramp to fellowship for Gentiles. Topics: the party of the Pharisees (15:5), Peter's testimony, the Apostolic Decree's four prohibitions, and Acts 15:21 as the roadmap for ongoing instruction and growth. Scripture Highlights (4–6):Acts 15:1–21; Amos 9:11–12 (cited in Acts 15); Genesis 17:10–14; Leviticus 17–18; Matthew 5:17–19; 1 Corinthians 5:8 Takeaway (one sentence):Acts 15 upholds salvation by grace and a Torah-shaped path of discipleship for all believers.

People reject good advice. They push away people who care about them. They resist change. Sometimes they even resist God. Why? In Luke 8, Jesus tells a story that helps explain why some hearts stay closed while others are transformed. In this message, Ben Young explores one of Jesus' most well-known parables—the Parable of the Sower. Jesus compares God's truth to seed and our hearts to different kinds of soil. Some hearts are open. Some become hardened over time. And some are ready to grow. Whether you're wondering why someone you love seems far from God, struggling with your own spiritual growth, or simply trying to understand why change can be so difficult, this message offers hope. Because no heart is beyond God's reach.

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DESCRIPTION A stunning new Fox News poll reveals Americans are rapidly losing faith in higher education, with nearly three-quarters of voters now saying a college degree is not worth it “at any cost.” Tara and Lee break down the collapse of confidence in universities, skyrocketing tuition costs, the student debt nightmare, and growing backlash against DEI-driven campus policies. The conversation zeroes in on Clemson University's leadership concerns, South Carolina scholarship programs, SAT pressure, and the harsh economic reality facing families trying to send kids to college. Is higher education adapting to the workforce — or driving students away? SUMMARY Today's show dives into shocking polling data showing Americans increasingly believe college is overpriced and disconnected from real-world job opportunities. Tara explains why families are questioning whether degrees are worth six-figure debt and argues universities must focus on affordable, marketable career paths instead of ideological battles. The discussion also highlights Clemson University's incoming leadership and concerns over DEI policies, race-conscious admissions, and campus culture shifts. Tara shares personal stories about helping her children pursue scholarships and avoid crushing student debt while praising South Carolina's scholarship system for keeping top students in-state. KEY TOPICS Fox News poll on declining trust in college Student debt and tuition inflation Clemson University leadership concerns DEI and race-conscious admissions debate South Carolina scholarship programs SAT preparation and merit scholarships Workforce development vs ideological education Trade schools and technical education growth Why top students are staying in South Carolina The future collapse of traditional universities SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS “College Is Cooked” Tara reacts to polling showing most Americans no longer see college as a guaranteed path to success. “Three Quarters Say It's Not Worth It” Discussion of the shocking Fox News numbers showing widespread skepticism toward higher education costs. “You Better Monetize That Degree” Tara explains why she's encouraging her children to pursue degrees tied directly to careers and income potential. “South Carolina Is Retaining Talent” A breakdown of how state scholarships and in-state tuition incentives are keeping elite students at Clemson and USC. “No More DEI Games” Concerns over university leadership prioritizing DEI initiatives while families struggle with soaring tuition costs. QUOTE OF THE DAY “You cannot come out with six figures of debt and a degree you can't monetize.” SOCIAL MEDIA TEASER Americans are DONE with the college debt trap. A shocking new poll shows voters no longer believe college is worth the cost — and families across South Carolina are demanding universities focus on JOBS, not ideology.

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Joey Hudson fills in for Mike as South Carolina Republicans spark a political firestorm by rejecting a Trump-backed congressional map, throwing the state’s redistricting battle into chaos just as early voting shatters records across the Palmetto State. Joey breaks down what the Senate’s refusal could mean for the future of Republican leadership, why tensions inside the GOP are boiling over, and how the fight could reshape upcoming elections. Plus, the South Carolina Attorney General race takes a dramatic turn after a former Democrat jumps into the Republican primary, drawing fierce criticism from conservatives and a blistering response from President Trump, who labels the candidate a “total fraud.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS News’ Margaret Brennan is criticized for attempting to steer two Medal of Honor recipients into a negative view of America during a Memorial Day interview. Instead, William Swenson and Matthew Williams emphasize optimism, national progress, and the enduring American promise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.