Podcasts about Religiosity

Four snippets: Really, they’re just four passages lifted from these four letters of Paul to four churches. I had no intention to seek to connect them per-say, they just interested me and perhaps therefore might interest you this Sunday. And some of them did connect as I thought about it and wrote my sermon.

This week on Extra Credit: The Intern Files, Managing Intern Amy takes Filmlosophers host Eddie on a spiritual, cinematic, and slightly unhinged journey into the world of Mother Mary, the latest A24 release from director David Lowery. As the crew unpacks the film's layered themes, the conversation turns surprisingly theological. From questions of faith and identity to celebrity worship and personal belief systems, the interns explore how Mother Mary blurs the line between symbolism and sincerity. Is the film a meditation on devotion? A critique of modern sainthood? Or something far stranger hiding beneath the glitter and stage lights? Meanwhile, Eddie is fighting for his life as the interns continue recording in what can only be described as an increasingly cursed recording setup. Between existential debates and absolute production chaos, this may be the most spiritually enlightening episode of Extra Credit yet. Or at the very least, the loudest.

What does it mean to say the world is fundamentally open for play - and why does it take something to even have to say it at all? In this episode - the third and final in a live-recorded three-part series with Ethan Hsieh, Taylor Barratt, and John Vervaeke - the conversation centers on Ethan as he unpacks the distinction between teaching and facilitation, the purpose of TIAMAT, and the deep personal why that drives his work. John maps the teacher/facilitator divide onto Aristotle's sophia and phronesis, while the group works through how theory and practice function as mutual correctives - each able to expose the other's blind spots. They examine phenomenological adequacy (how a theory can be causally sound yet fail to account for what's actually showing up in lived practice), the necessity of an ecology of practices over any single panacea, and why no closed overarching theory can substitute for genuine interdisciplinary dialogue. Ethan unpacks TIAMAT's purpose as psycho-education toward a good life - affording self-knowledge and heightened religiosity (bindedness to self, other, and world) without becoming a religion - and walks through the SPIRE framework (Service, Pilgrimage, Inquiry, Ritual, Enlightenment). The conversation deepens into the primordial nature of relationality, the actor training roots of TIAMAT, and Ethan's core conviction: that serious play - wrestling fully with what matters, using every faculty of one's being - is the most human way to stay genuinely coupled to a reality that always exceeds our grasp. The episode closes on joy: not pleasure, not comfort, but contact. Ethan Hsieh is the Director of Community Development and Partnerships at the Vervaeke Foundation. He comes from an acting background focused on character development. LinkedIn Taylor Barratt is the Director of Practice and Education at the Vervaeke Foundation. He has over a decade of experience in relational leadership through Authentic Relating Toronto. LinkedIn X 00:00 Welcome to the Lectern 01:30 Introducing Ethan - the third and final session 03:00 Teaching vs. facilitation - the core distinction 04:20 The knowing-doing and being-becoming questions 06:30 What truly distinguishes a teacher from a facilitator? 08:00 Responsibility, longitudinal tracking, and development 09:00 Training containers vs. drop-in practice 11:10 Sophia and phronesis - Aristotle on wisdom 12:30 Self-correction and attachment to theory or practice 14:10 Adaptive fit vs. adaptive transfer 17:30 When to bring theory in as a leader 20:00 Theory as legitimation of practice 22:00 Does practice challenge theory? Practice as research 24:00 Phenomenological adequacy - what theory can miss 26:00 Being too precious about theory or practice 27:00 Voice work and the emotional dimension as data 28:30 Deficit, excess, and the normativity of practice 30:30 Ecology of practices as pedagogical design 32:20 Why there's no closed theoretical system 33:00 Why there's no panacea discipline 35:00 TIAMAT as a living, evolving system 35:50 Predictive processing, CBT, and Jungian thought 36:30 Propositional knowledge must afford participation 38:10 What's ours to do? Defining scope of practice 41:20 What is TIAMAT actually for? 43:00 Pathological vs. positive psychology 46:10 TIAMAT: psycho-education for a good life 47:00 Religiosity without religion 48:30 SPIRE - Service, Pilgrimage, Inquiry, Ritual, Enlightenment 49:30 Enriching religio and relationship 50:20 Relationality is primordial - all of it is real 52:00 Depersonalization and the world-as-instrument trap 54:00 Why Taylor does this work 56:40 "The world is open for play" 58:00 Joy as good 59:00 Serious play as anamnesis - recovering what was forgotten 01:00:00 Joy vs. pleasure - genuine coupling to reality 01:01:00 Daoism, Zen, and the blurry line with philosophy 01:02:00 Actor training as the origin of TIAMAT 01:03:30 Anger and sadness at unnecessary suffering 01:08:30 "Why do I have to tell you that you matter?" 01:10:00 Holding the suchness of where someone is 01:11:10 Joy as developing relationship - closing thoughts The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. Follow John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon Thank you for listening!

Hour 2 for 4/28/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Fr. Dan Rehill discusses the declines in religiosity and need for exorcisms (30:13), leaving the Church (38:02), daughter is a satanist (41:31), if sister died with evil (44:24), and St. Bartolo Longo (49:40).

After laying out how God's judgment comes upon those who blatantly sin, Paul turns the tables and shows that those who are self-assured, morally-upstanding, and religiously-devout are just as much in danger of God's judgment through their religiosity. Religiosity is the attempt to secure righteousness before God through religious performance. As such, we need to repent of our religiosity just as much as we need to repent of our blatant sins. Thankfully, the gospel invites us to rest in something far better - not in what we do, but in what Jesus has already done for us.

For this episode, the Activist Lab welcomes Dr. Shaunesse' Jacobs Plaisimond, Assistant Professor of Religion and Health at the University of South Florida.  Dr. Plaisimond discusses her background and research focused on the role for religion, spirituality, and personhood in all communities and how partnerships such as those with public health can lead to greater outcomes for all.Guest: Dr. Shaunesse Plaisimond, Assistant Professor of Religion and Health, Department of Religious Studies, University of South Florida  

Dr. Michael New of the Charlotte Lozier Institute Michael New’s Articles at National Review The Charlotte Lozier InstituteThe post A New Gallup Poll on Religiosity in the U.S. – Dr. Michael New, 4/20/26 (1102) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

Rise of Religiosity Among Young Men: A recent Gallup survey shows a significant 14% increase in men under 30 who say religion is "very important" to them, even as interest among young women has dropped.Trump's Messianic Imagery: The hosts examine the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's social media posts, specifically a meme depicting himself as a messianic figure, and how it relates to historical tensions between heads of state and religious leaders.Sports Gambling as the New Pornography: Scott and Sean explore the cultural impact and addictive nature of the burgeoning sports gambling industry, drawing parallels to the social harms of pornography.Hidden Awareness in Vegetative Patients: New research into the consciousness of patients in vegetative states is analyzed, raising profound ethical and theological questions about human value and medical care.Audience Question: Politicians and the Bible in War: A listener asked about the ethics of politicians using biblical passages to justify military conflict, leading to a discussion on the "just war" tradition and the potential for scriptural misappropriation.Audience Question: Favorite Movies of All Time: In a lighter segment, the hosts share their personal favorite movies, discussing how film can reflect deep human truths and provide meaningful entertainment.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

This week, Scott and Frank discuss Rotary Phonies, Back To The Bionics, Reverse Goonies, Brain Blindness, Redonk Religiosity and Re-Re-Education Drops in their continued hope that Humanity Might Make It. Humanity Might Make It is a fun and easy-going podcast created by two lifelong friends, Scott and Frank. Talkin' 'bout everything under the sun...and trying to work out each week whether humanity will make it...or not. They try to take the positive approach and really want to believe that...Humanity Might Make It!! Please send questions, answers, reasons humanity might make it, and all other whatevs to Scott & Frank's super high-tech email below. humanitymightmakeit@gmail.com https://humanitymightmakeit.simplecast.com/ https://www.coombas.com _____________________________________________________ Humanity Might Make It is a Rebel Image Podcast  Produced, mixed, and edited by Rebel Image Productions All music provided by Joee Corso ____________________________________________________

Hour 3 for 4/7/26 Drew continues his America 250 Series with Dr.Susan Hanssen as they discuss the religiosity of America's Founders (3:07) and then former Astronaut, Dr. Tom Jones talks about the significance of the Artemis II Mission going to the moon (30:58). Sources: "Forgotten Founders on Religion and Public Life": https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Founders-Religion-Public-Life/dp/0268026025 https://astronauttomjones.com/

Trigger Warning: This episode mentions child on child sexual abuse, child sexual absue material, and the duggar family scandals. Please listen with awareness. We live in a sexually broken world. It seems like we are hearing new scandals breaking weekly where an adult has harmed children or a child has been hurt by another child.  Today we are exploring how negative beliefs, often within extremely rigid faith culture, can contribute to negative patterns. We then discuss alternatives that we suggest may be a healthier alternative for how to prep and support our children to having healthier relationships to sexuality within themselves and others. Some previous episodes we have recorded that may be supportive in relation to this topic:   Ep 142: Protecting Your Child's Innocence: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recoveru-betrayal-trauma-betrayal-recovery-porn-addiction/id1674653111?i=1000736403150 Ep 138: Where Modesty Goes Wrong: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recoveru-betrayal-trauma-betrayal-recovery-porn-addiction/id1674653111?i=1000731965520 Ep 79: How to talk to your kids about sex: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recoveru-betrayal-trauma-betrayal-recovery-porn-addiction/id1674653111?i=1000668310201 “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” God Made All of Me book: https://a.co/d/0aYqxTBg   Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger: https://a.co/d/06PHRa5b      If you are a betrayed partner and would like to connect with Kylene for 1:1 coaching support, please click this link and book a free connection call: https://p.bttr.to/3ttk0Ql   Learn more at www.RecoverUcoaching.com   Check out the What's NEXT course for newly betrayed partners:  https://recoverucoaching.com/whats-next-course     Submit Questions and Feedback to the RecoverU podcast here: https://forms.gle/uww5sWK1WP8T8dbc8    Join the free RecoverU Facebook page for betrayed partners: www.facebook.com/groups/recoveru2    Resources for Healing: https://recoverucoaching.com/resources  

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of having faithfulness to God.  Many Christians are more concerned about God's faithfulness to them than about their own faithfulness to God.  May more people, especially Christians, be focused on their faithfulness to God and not on having a religious action only.  Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.  

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of having faithfulness to God.  Many Christians are more concerned about God's faithfulness to them than about their own faithfulness to God.  May more people, especially Christians, be focused on their faithfulness to God and not on having a religious action only.  Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.  

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A shockingly high number of people believe a global calamity will happen in their lifetime. Are you one of them?

The danger in religion comes when our confidence, when our faith is transferred from the God with whom we are trying to connect and become centered on the various beliefs and practices and rituals essentially the “rules” of our religion. Because, you see, ultimately the rules of our religion have absolutely no power to do anything for us.

Can mourning become a pathway to the divine? Has the modern world sanitised death, and does Muharram insist we don't look away?Drawing from his forthcoming book Senses of Mourning, Dr Babak Rahimi of UC San Diego asks a question many have wondered, but few have explored: why do Shi'as keep mourning? This episode reveals mourning not as passive grief but as active devotion, a technique for connecting to God through the body, the senses, and collective memory. We explore how modernity's devotion to pleasure has pushed death to the margins, how Muharram insists we confront what modern life conceals, and why the senses are not obstacles to the sacred but pathways toward it. From the festive dimensions of grief to the standardisation of ritual by state and digital platforms, this conversation moves through the space where philosophy meets performance, and where the body becomes a site of hope.Dr Babak Rahimi is an Associate Professor of Communication, Culture and Religion at UC San Diego, where he directs the Program for the Study of Religion and the Middle East Studies Program. His research focuses on sensory religion, public sphere theory, and the historical contexts of early modern Islamicate societies. He is the author of "Theatre-State" and "The Formation of the Early Modern Public Sphere in Iran" (Brill, 2011) and editor of "Performing Iran" (I.B. Tauris, 2021).Audio Chapters: 0:00 – Highlights 01:30 – Why Muharram Performances? 5:50 – Mourning as Religiosity? 18:06 – Mourning as Technique 26:02 – Muharram as Festive Events 36:01 – Role of Senses in Muharram Devotion 46:14 – Panja and Symbolism 51:00 – Memory as a Sense? 57:00 – Gender and Muharram Performances 59:50 – Self-Flagellation as Performance? 1:06:40 – Muharram and the Other 1:11:00 – Why Western Thinkers? 1:19:40 – Modern World and the Sense of Smell 1:24:27 – Digital and the Standardisation of Muharram Rituals 1:38:28 – Thinking Islam Question

Tonight we have a Christmas-themed triple feature of public-domain movies as heard from the projection booth: The Star of Bethlehem (1950), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948), and Scrooge (1935).We'll also be running trailers from three really bad Christmas movies: Die Hard 2, Santa Conquers the Martians, and Santa Claus (1985). Plus one trailer for a really good Christmas movie, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Rounding things out will be favorite 1980s-ish Christmas commercials and other vintage theater messaging (and a random appliance warehouse ad bc I want it stuck in everyone else's head too).So — The Star of Bethlehem was the only work I was familiar with before beginning this week's episode. It's inclusion is a shout-out to my late father, for his insistence that we make it to the midnight service to hear this story told again and again and again. Miss you, Dad.Religiosity aside, it's an astonishingly beautiful work. I have a computer, and I couldn't dream of producing something this wonderful. If you gave me a time machine to the 1950s, my MacBook, and pitted me against the creative team of Lotte Reiniger and Carl Koch, I would lose every time.Reiniger created articulated paper figures from spare cardboard and other materials, and the team animated them on glass over painted backgrounds. (Preservationists studying her paper figures believe they can tell what she was eating during production, based on what material ended up in the dolls.) One of their rigs also looked like the best bunk bed ever — photo on wiki. Honestly, give me a time machine just so I can hang out with this crew, they seem cool.Rudolph (1948) feels lower-budget by comparison. This is not Rankin/Bass Rudolph, man. It's based on Robert L. May's 1939 story, not the song. And to steal an internet meme: this is Zack Snyder Rudolph. Hard times — you can feel them oozing out of that steely, cold color palette. Which makes sense: World War II had just ended when production began.Going further back in time brings us to our feature film Scrooge (1935). The acting is solid and includes an Ebenezer expert (Seymour Hicks) as the lead. Variety, literally said Hicks could play Ebenezer upside down in its December 11, 1935 issue. And that Hicks played Scrooge for more than a quarter century both onstage and in two films including a silent Scrooge in 1913.As for trailers:Die Hard 2 — which is just Die Hard with the melodrama turned all the way up and relocated to an airport. Also, I'm positive the airplane-eject scene for John McClane was later pilfered by the GoldenEye folks… and it's nowhere near as cool.Santa Conquers the Martians, which I briefly toyed with making the feature; is awful.And Santa Claus (1985)... Last year my family stumbled onto a smart tv Christmas-movie list, and I saw Santa '85 and said, “Hon, I have a movie that will blow your ****** mind. It's like Superman meets Kris Kringle and is still earnest. Everyone is acting out of their brains. It's like Shakespeare. Like if Frank Miller did Shakespeare doing Superman.”And then I hit play like I was firing a heat-seeking photon torpedo at General Chang.Three minutes later, we're watching Santa drown in snow. A few minutes after that: bizarre McDonald's product placement. A scene of people merrily eating Quarter Pounders while, through the window, an unhoused and hungry child stares lustfully at the food consumption. His face framed by the Golden Arches.The movie is bad. But awesome bad. See it for John Lithgow, as an evil toymaker who excels at selling extremely dangerous **** to children. And Dudley Moore is a charming mutinous elf that tries to outdo Santa by creating candy canes that make children float. Definitely see it.And happy holidays, y'all.PS: If you're looking for an uncommon ambience episode with a more modern Scrooge, check out last year's ⁠The Night the Reindeer Died⁠: Christmas Workshop Ambience. "Yule love it."

Guest: Peter SlezakPeter Slezak was a professor of philosophy at the University of New South Wales and a public commentator on science, philosophy, religion and politics.Please support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/friendlyjordiespodcastSubscribe on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/friendlyjordies-podcast00:00:00 - Intro00:01:32 – Studying at Columbia during the Vietnam War00:05:15 – Labor on Palestine00:05:36 – International Law Toothless?00:07:30 - Anti-Semitism and Israel00:10:46 - Jewish Upbringing00:15:20 – Israel Palestine Conflict00:23:30 - Far Right Anti-Semitism 00:33:05 - Solution to the conflict (One State V Two State)00:38:15 – Ham**s views00:40:22 – Friendship with Chomsky00:45:14 - Philosophy of Mind and Consciousness 00:52:29 - Religiosity, Sam Harris, and Atheism 00:55:47 - Is Islamophobia Justified?00:58:20 - Mislav's Views challenged 01:05:02 – Mislav's Kendrick Lamar Conundrum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in this powerful conversation with Marva Bush, an elderpreneur, teacher, and guide who helps black women transition from religiosity to true spiritual freedom.In this episode, Marva shares:✨ Her first spiritual experience at age 7✨ The moment she began questioning religion✨ Why so many women are awakening spiritually✨ How to trust your intuition again✨ The difference between fear-based religion and inner truth✨ How spirituality expands your creativity and personal powerIf you're on a journey of self-discovery, healing, or exploring a deeper connection outside of religious walls — this conversation will speak directly to your soul.Subscribe for more conversations on creativity, faith, mindset, and transformation.**UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL**Your mindset shapes your reality. Overcome self-doubt, tap into your creativity, and take aligned action toward success. My Creative Mindset Coaching Sessions are designed to help you build confidence, consistency, and clarity. Let's work together to shift your mindset and create real transformation in your life and business.Download here: https://styleofbusiness.gumroad.com/l/creativerebootJoin my Patreon community: https://patreon.com/keetria

Mark 2:23-3:6 Divest You of Man-Made Religion (2:23-24) Delight You with God-Given Rest (2:25-28) Deliver You from Hard-Hearted Rebellion (3:1-6)

 “Informed Disbelief” ; IPS Deprogram December the 3rd, 2025.The recording focuses on defining and advocating for the "off-world stage perspective," which is presented as an active mode of media observation and analysis, contrasting sharply with the passive media consumption found in both mainstream and alternative (alt-media) spheres. The speaker asserts that both mainstream and alt-media audiences are susceptible to "mind viruses," or passively acquired belief systems that radicalize people and are spread evangelically by carriers. Alt-media followers ("truthers") are criticized as being just as dogmatic and deceived as mainstreamers, often serving as "alternative controlled opposition talking points" or "propaganda mules" who are "locked into those issues".A core premise of the off-world stage perspective is the recognition that the world stage is an "invisible cage" and a "system based on lies". Key events are not spontaneous but are "proactively inserted into our timeline" and "planned decades in advance" as part of a sophisticated, closed informational system that maintains a "worldview monopoly".The immediate goal is to scale up outreach to those who have already "seen through the deception" but lack a platform for their perspective, using target marketing and AI agents to reach those who noticed specific media events (like the "Charlie Kirk thing") were fake. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a "higher standard of evidence" and "informed disbelief" to avoid the pitfalls of low-information belief or disbelief. The central barrier preventing people from adopting this view is often the ego, which resists admitting being wrong or stepping outside the established, compartmentalized paradigms of the info war."The beginning of wisdom is the ability to call things by their right names.""Because they're adhering to the mainstream unchallenged propaganda. But the alt-media people are just as dogmatic, just as deceived.""If you're carrying any red pills, you're a fool... because you've been served alternative controlled opposition talking points...""So what the off-world stage perspective offers is an active mode of media observation and analysis.""If you can't prove it's fake to a normie, a skeptic, then you don't have anything. You just have an opinion.""These events are planned decades in advance.""If you're not anti-anti, you're one of them.""You have to get out of the role of info warrior."Critique of Passive Consumption: Both mainstream and alt-media audiences are passive recipients whose minds are like "open garbage cans for big brother to dump its garbage into".The Role of Mind Viruses: Belief systems, or "mind viruses," are passively taken in and aggregated, leading to rigid, dogmatic beliefs that are impervious to logic and facts.The "Off-World Stage Perspective" (OWSP): This perspective requires stepping "outside of this movie paradigm" and acting as a media analyst engaging in a philosophic breakdown, rather than a media consumer.Media Duopoly and Triangulation: Mass media is designed to include the alternative so they remain inside the system, maintaining a bifurcated "info war" that keeps people distracted and fighting.Fake Events and Planning: Major fake events (psyops) are not random; they are planned 10, 15, 20, 30 years in advance and are proactively cemented into history.Religiosity in Media: Alt-media individuals often exhibit "religiosity," holding beliefs without evidence, using emotion and dogma rather than objective facts, similar to religious beliefs.The Ego as a Guardrail: The ego is the "main guardrail" preventing people from acknowledging they are wrong or changing their perspective, even when confronted with facts.Skepticism vs. Incredulity: True skepticism requires knowledge of the issue being refuted and suspension of judgment, whereas incredulity is "low information disbelief" that ignores information and mocks the opposing view.

“Informed Disbelief” ; IPS Deprogram December the 3rd, 2025.SynopsisThe recording focuses on defining and advocating for the "off-world stage perspective," which is presented as an active mode of media observation and analysis, contrasting sharply with the passive media consumption found in both mainstream and alternative (alt-media) spheres. The speaker asserts that both mainstream and alt-media audiences are susceptible to "mind viruses," or passively acquired belief systems that radicalize people and are spread evangelically by carriers. Alt-media followers ("truthers") are criticized as being just as dogmatic and deceived as mainstreamers, often serving as "alternative controlled opposition talking points" or "propaganda mules" who are "locked into those issues".A core premise of the off-world stage perspective is the recognition that the world stage is an "invisible cage" and a "system based on lies". Key events are not spontaneous but are "proactively inserted into our timeline" and "planned decades in advance" as part of a sophisticated, closed informational system that maintains a "worldview monopoly".The immediate goal is to scale up outreach to those who have already "seen through the deception" but lack a platform for their perspective, using target marketing and AI agents to reach those who noticed specific media events (like the "Charlie Kirk thing") were fake. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a "higher standard of evidence" and "informed disbelief" to avoid the pitfalls of low-information belief or disbelief. The central barrier preventing people from adopting this view is often the ego, which resists admitting being wrong or stepping outside the established, compartmentalized paradigms of the info war.Key Quotes"The beginning of wisdom is the ability to call things by their right names.""Because they're adhering to the mainstream unchallenged propaganda. But the alt-media people are just as dogmatic, just as deceived.""If you're carrying any red pills, you're a fool... because you've been served alternative controlled opposition talking points...""So what the off-world stage perspective offers is an active mode of media observation and analysis.""If you can't prove it's fake to a normie, a skeptic, then you don't have anything. You just have an opinion.""These events are planned decades in advance.""If you're not anti-anti, you're one of them.""You have to get out of the role of info warrior."Talking PointsCritique of Passive Consumption: Both mainstream and alt-media audiences are passive recipients whose minds are like "open garbage cans for big brother to dump its garbage into".The Role of Mind Viruses: Belief systems, or "mind viruses," are passively taken in and aggregated, leading to rigid, dogmatic beliefs that are impervious to logic and facts.The "Off-World Stage Perspective" (OWSP): This perspective requires stepping "outside of this movie paradigm" and acting as a media analyst engaging in a philosophic breakdown, rather than a media consumer.Media Duopoly and Triangulation: Mass media is designed to include the alternative so they remain inside the system, maintaining a bifurcated "info war" that keeps people distracted and fighting.Fake Events and Planning: Major fake events (psyops) are not random; they are planned 10, 15, 20, 30 years in advance and are proactively cemented into history.Religiosity in Media: Alt-media individuals often exhibit "religiosity," holding beliefs without evidence, using emotion and dogma rather than objective facts, similar to religious beliefs.The Ego as a Guardrail: The ego is the "main guardrail" preventing people from acknowledging they are wrong or changing their perspective, even when confronted with facts.Skepticism vs. Incredulity: True skepticism requires knowledge of the issue being refuted and suspension of judgment, whereas incredulity is "low information disbelief" that ignores information and mocks the opposing view.Targeted Outreach: The strategy involves using AI agents for target marketing to find the estimated 50,000 people who have already noticed media fakery and can benefit from a platform that offers an explanation for it.

Segment 1 — New Poll Shows Major Drop in U.S. Religiosity A global survey reveals one of the largest declines in religiosity occurring right here in the United States. Dr. Chaps breaks down what the numbers show, why Americans are becoming less religious, and what this trend means for the future of faith in our nation. Segment 2 — Interview: Janet Porter at the Content Media Conference Dr. Chaps sits down with Janet Porter at the Content Media Conference, where she presents her newest film and discusses the ongoing momentum of the pro-life movement. We explore her message, her activism, and the cultural battles ahead. Segment 3 — Pro-Life Momentum and Media Impact A look at how faith-based filmmakers and pro-life leaders are using media, storytelling, and conferences like Content to shape public opinion and inspire grassroots action nationwide. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

Segment 1 — New Poll Shows Major Drop in U.S. Religiosity A global survey reveals one of the largest declines in religiosity occurring right here in the United States. Dr. Chaps breaks down what the numbers show, why Americans are becoming less religious, and what this trend means for the future of faith in our nation. Segment 2 — Interview: Janet Porter at the Content Media Conference Dr. Chaps sits down with Janet Porter at the Content Media Conference, where she presents her newest film and discusses the ongoing momentum of the pro-life movement. We explore her message, her activism, and the cultural battles ahead. Segment 3 — Pro-Life Momentum and Media Impact A look at how faith-based filmmakers and pro-life leaders are using media, storytelling, and conferences like Content to shape public opinion and inspire grassroots action nationwide. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

A cord of three strands is not easily broken, and we can accomplish so much more together as a church than we ever could alone. So the journey is not just about a building it's about what we're building , which is each other.

It's Wednesday, September 24th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chinese Communists restrict Christian online content Bitter Winter Magazine reports that Communist officials in China published new rules last week to significantly restrict religious content online. The religious liberty magazine noted, “It effectively criminalizes spontaneous religious expression online, isolates clergy from global religious discourse, and places sacred speech under the watchful eye of state censors.” The regulations allow only registered religious organizations to post preaching and religious education online. Clergy must promote socialist values. And they are specifically prohibited from evangelizing young people, reports China Aid.  But, in Matthew 19:14, Jesus said “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Hungary to designate Antifa a terrorist group Hungary plans on designating Antifa as a terrorist organization following the example of the United States.  Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently told state media, “Antifa is a terrorist organization. . . . They have come to Hungary, beaten peaceful people in the streets, beaten some half to death.” This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated.” Man guilty of Trump assassination attempt tries to stab himself in court Ryan Routh, the madman who holed up in a sniper's nest with an assault rifle at President Trump's West Palm Beach golf club, tried to stab himself with a pen in a Florida courtroom Tuesday after he was convicted of attempting to assassinate the then-GOP nominee, reports the New York Post. The jury noted the 17 “reconnaissance” trips he allegedly made to Trump's golf course, and what they described as his excessive stalking of Trump, prior to the September 15, 2024 incident in question. A dramatic scene unfolded as jurors were leaving the courtroom when Routh took a pen and started trying to jab himself in the neck. Courtroom marshals sprung to action and dragged him out of the room as his daughter, Sara Routh, screamed at her father. She yelled, “Dad I love you. Don't do anything. I'll get you out. He didn't hurt anybody.” There is no video footage of Ryan Routh attempting to stab himself with the pen because cameras were not allowed in the courtroom. A few minutes later, Routh was brought back into the courtroom with shackles on. He wasn't wearing the jacket and tie from earlier and his white shirt didn't show signs of blood. The judge set his sentencing date for December 18, where he will face up to life in prison. Trump rebuked globalism and open borders at United Nations U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. President Trump rebuked globalism, unchecked migration, open borders, and climate change activism. Listen. TRUMP: “The entire globalist concept of asking successful industrialized nations to inflict pain on themselves and radically disrupt their entire societies must be rejected completely and totally. And it must be immediate. That's why in America, I withdrew from the fake Paris Climate Accord.” He also called for the protection of religious liberty. TRUMP: “Together, let us defend free speech and free expression. Let us protect religious liberty, including for the most persecuted religion on the planet today. It's called Christianity.” HHS announced review of abortion kill pill LifeNews reports the U.S. Health and Human Services Department is launching a national review of the abortion kill pill mifepristone.  HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the Biden administration of downplaying serious complications of the dangerous drug. Obviously, it is used in the killing of unborn babies. Not surprisingly, it is also linked with serious complications for pregnant women. These include hemorrhage, emergency room visits, and sepsis.  Proverbs 24:11-12 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, ‘Surely we did not know this,' does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?” CDC no longer recommending MMRV shot for toddlers The vaccine advisory committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted new recommendations for the child immunization schedule last Thursday.  In an 8-3 vote, the committee voted to no longer recommend the MMRV vaccine for toddlers. The combination shot is for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. Instead, the committee recommended a standalone vaccine for varicella, also known as chickenpox, and another shot for the other three infections.    The committee noted increased risk of seizures among toddlers who received the MMRV vaccine.  Most religious state is Mississippi; Least religious state is Vermont Pew Research released data on the religiosity of states in America. The most religious state was Mississippi with 50% of adults expressing a high degree of religiosity. Next up was South Carolina, South Dakota, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The least religious state was Vermont with only 13% of adults expressing a high degree of religiosity. Other states with people of low religiosity were New Hampshire, Maine, Nevada, and Oregon.  Religiosity was measured based on importance of religion, religious attendance, frequency of prayer, and belief in God.  73% of Americans now feel safe in their town And finally, a new survey from Gallup found that more people than ever feel safe where they live despite the rise in conflicts between countries.  Gallup's Global Safety Report found 73% of adults worldwide said they feel safe walking alone at night in their city or area. That's up from 65% in 2006. Feelings of safety are increasing but remain relatively low in sub-saharan Africa and Latin America. The region with the most dramatic increase in feelings of safety since 2006 is post-Soviet Eurasia.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 24th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the events of King David's men wanting to kill him when they lost everything.  In contrast, four men in the book of Mark ensured their friend reached Jesus to receive his healing.  Religiosity will attempt to hurt anyone at any time to hinder a true relationship with God or, at the very least, try to discourage a person from doing what God has called them to do.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Sheila Wray Gregoire discusses her groundbreaking work, 'The Great Sex Rescue,' which reveals the dissatisfaction of evangelical women in marriages due to toxic beliefs about gender roles. The discussion emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, healthy communication, and the need for empowerment and non-compliance in challenging patriarchal structures and her latest book ‘The Marriage You Want'. Sheila highlights the role of religion in relationships and the necessity of addressing toxic teachings within the church. The conversation concludes with a call to action for individuals to seek healthier, more fulfilling marriages based on equality and partnership.“Healthy communication is the key to a successful marriage.”"Healthy communication is key to a successful marriage."Takeaways* The Great Sex Rescue highlighted the dissatisfaction of evangelical women in marriages.* Toxic beliefs about gender roles can lead to harmful practices in relationships.* Religiosity can be beneficial, but toxic teachings can negate those benefits.* Healthy marriages are built on mutual respect and partnership.* Women should not feel obligated to fulfill male desires at the expense of their own needs.* Doubt and deconstruction can lead to a deeper understanding of faith.* Empowerment and non-compliance are essential for women in toxic environments.* Healthy communication is key to a successful marriage.* The church must address and change toxic teachings about gender roles.* Jesus' teachings promote equality and mutual respect in relationships.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sheila Wray Gregoire00:58 The Great Sex Rescue: A Turning Point04:34 Research Findings on Women's Satisfaction09:13 The Impact of Toxic Beliefs13:48 Challenging Patriarchy in Marriage18:52 The Role of Religion in Relationships23:44 Navigating Toxic Church Environments28:29 Building Healthy Marriages33:10 Empowerment and Non-Compliance38:04 The Importance of Mutual Respect42:49 The Future of Marriage and Relationships47:42 Conclusion and Call to Action56:29 Black and White Bold Modern Podcast YouTube Intro.mp4 Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the man beside the pool of Bethesda being hurt by religiosity for so many years and blaming others for his issues.  Part of overcoming the hurt of religiosity is crying out to God for healing and seeking Him for what is needed.  May more people cry out to God and seek to overcome the hurt of religiosity.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses Nicodemus overcoming the hurt of religiosity to seek Jesus and learning about salvation.  Overcoming the hurt caused by religiosity includes seeking God for oneself and not allowing the hindrance of other people or emotions to stop having a right relationship with God through Jesus Christ.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the two extremes of religiosity and how people are hurt by both sides.  True Christianity is having a right relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ.  Those who are hurt by religiosity can overcome this by having a true encounter with Jesus, which can change a person's life forever.  This message looks at the example of the woman at the well and her overcoming the hurt of religiosity through Jesus.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.liveIt's the summer doldrums, so this week, Wisdom of Crowds is taking a break from politics and war and Trump. Instead, we are talking about culture. Our guest, Paul Elie, is one of the leading culture and religion writers in the United States. His words have appeared in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times. Paul's latest book, The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s, tells the story of artists in the 1980s who grappled with religious ideas and stirred up controversy while doing so. U2, Madonna, Andy Warhol, Piss Christ, Sinead O'Connor and many more play a role in a masterful, novelistic retelling of that fateful decade in American cultural history.Damir Marusic is curious about Paul's concept of “crypto-religiosity,” which Paul uses to describe an abiding sensibility in 1980s art and culture. Is it actually a unique category? Aren't all Americans crypto-religious to a greater or lesser degree? Isn't that the legacy of Protestantism? Santiago Ramos pursues a different line of questioning. What might a healthier relationship between institutional religion and cryptically-religious artists look like?In our bonus section for paid subscribers, Damir and Paul compare the 1980s music scene with that of the 1990s; Damir explains why the 1990s felt “less devotional and more ecstatic”; Paul talks about his first time listening to “Smells like Teen Spirit”; Santiago and Paul discuss the coming culture of “ex-vangelicals”; Santiago confesses to not having his s**t together in his 20s; Damir asks: “How can you do good punk rock if Bill Clinton's the president?”; the three discuss why Trump hasn't yet generated a counterculture or artistic resistance; Santiago mentions Macklemore's Gaza song; Paul and Santiago discuss “radtrads,” and the coming rebellion against radtrads; Paul tells Damir why he should be religious; Paul explains why electoral politics is our modern day bread and circuses; and more!Required Reading:* Paul Elie, The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s (Amazon). * Paul Elie, The Life You Save May Be Your Own: An American Pilgrimage (Amazon).* Julia Yost, “The Scandal of Dogmatism” (Compact). * Damir Marusic, “The Pursuit of Passion for its Own Sake” (WoC). * Damir's discography from his punk rock days (Discogs).* Damir's music with his band, The Miss (Bandcamp).* CrowdSource, “Protest Music” (WoC). Free preview video:

It's often remarked that America has become less religious, especially during recent decades. But what if that religiosity hasn't disappeared, but just taken less visible forms? That's exactly what was happening in the arts in 1980s NYC, argues Paul Elie, author of The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s.  As Elie tells it, the era wasn't just marked by the ascendance of the moral majority and the authority of tradition—figures like Pope John Paul II and Ronald Reagan.  It also featured subtle engagement with spiritual themes by the likes of figures like Leonard Cohen, Andy Warhol, Madonna, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, and Martin Scorcese, and provides a template for understanding where Catholicism stands today.  For further reading:  An excerpt from Paul Elie's new book Kaya Oakes on why religion must ask better questions Susan Bigelow Reynolds on millennial religious rejection

Simon Stjernholm's new book Sensing Islam: Engaging and Contesting the Senses in Muslim Religiosity (Bloomsbury Press, 2025) considers specific case studies of embodiment and oratory productions by Muslims in Denmark, Sweden, and Cyprus. In the chapter on approaching God, we learn how rituals such as du‘a (intercessory prayers) or dhikr (remembrance of God) informs sensorial experiences of the divine, particularly intimate ones, while the discussion on meditating on Muhammad considers the bodily aspects of Prophet Muhammad, such as his saliva, urine, and sweat that influence mawlid literatures and ritual performance of them within Sufi communities like the Naqshbandi-Haqqanis. Though rituals emerging from embodied understandings of holy figures are not without some tension, as we learn throughout the book but especially during the discussion on graves. Here the interred bodies of Sufi saints are caught up in debates around the permissibility of shrine visitation, a topic that comes up amongst lectures given by Swedish Muslim leaders. Overall, then, through analysis of Danish and Swedish podcast materials, ritual practices, such as devotion to the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi saints, we understand more about the sonic and pious dimensions of Islam and the Muslim authorial voices and listening that shapes them. This book will be of interest to those who work on sound studies, material culture, Sufism and Islam in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Simon Stjernholm's new book Sensing Islam: Engaging and Contesting the Senses in Muslim Religiosity (Bloomsbury Press, 2025) considers specific case studies of embodiment and oratory productions by Muslims in Denmark, Sweden, and Cyprus. In the chapter on approaching God, we learn how rituals such as du‘a (intercessory prayers) or dhikr (remembrance of God) informs sensorial experiences of the divine, particularly intimate ones, while the discussion on meditating on Muhammad considers the bodily aspects of Prophet Muhammad, such as his saliva, urine, and sweat that influence mawlid literatures and ritual performance of them within Sufi communities like the Naqshbandi-Haqqanis. Though rituals emerging from embodied understandings of holy figures are not without some tension, as we learn throughout the book but especially during the discussion on graves. Here the interred bodies of Sufi saints are caught up in debates around the permissibility of shrine visitation, a topic that comes up amongst lectures given by Swedish Muslim leaders. Overall, then, through analysis of Danish and Swedish podcast materials, ritual practices, such as devotion to the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi saints, we understand more about the sonic and pious dimensions of Islam and the Muslim authorial voices and listening that shapes them. This book will be of interest to those who work on sound studies, material culture, Sufism and Islam in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, hosts sit down with Jeff Breau from Harvard Divinity School's Center for the Study of World Religions. Key themes include the intersection of psychedelics and religion, harm reduction practices, and the burgeoning psychedelic church movement. Jeff brings insights from his ethnographic research on psychedelic churches and discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for advancing understanding in this field. He also delves into the role of music in psychedelic therapy, critiques of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ), and the potential for psychedelic chaplaincy. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the evolving landscape of psychedelics in society and spirituality.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:18 Music in Psychedelic Therapy 02:13 Cultural Context of Music in Therapy 06:08 Personal Journey into Psychedelics and Religion 08:40 Living at an Ashram and Spiritual Practices 15:52 Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ) 33:01 Psychedelic Churches and Legal Challenges 46:11 The Intersection of Law and Religion 46:34 Emergence of Psychedelic Churches 48:41 The Democratization of Mystical Experiences 49:49 Technologies of Revelation 51:10 Novel Rituals and Spiritual Practices 53:49 Humor and Irreverence in Religion 56:44 Reevaluating the Term 'Cult' 01:10:11 Psychedelic Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care 01:18:44 Burning Man as a Model for Religiosity 01:22:43 The Rise of Iboga in American Christianity 01:25:56 Conclusion and Future Directions Links https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/people/jeffrey-breau

This is a special audio interview for all listeners! As there was no Spotlight interview earlier this year, I have produced this 'extra' Spotlight for the month of May. I hope you enjoy it. :)David W. Kim (PhD: University of Sydney) is a Honorary Lecturer at the School of History and the Research School of Social Sciences (RSSS), Australian National University, a Mission Specialist at the ANU Institute for Space, and a Visiting Scholar, Harvard University, USA (2023-2024). He is a Board Member for UNESCO World Heritage Committee, Korea Government, an Associate Professor at Kookmin University, Seoul, and a NASA Judge for the Human Research Program (HRP), Johnson Space Center Huston, USA.Professor Kim, a Fellow of The Royal Historical Society (UK) and The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britian and Ireland, has conducted a new study on the selection criteria for future Mars astronauts (2033) in conjunction with the Human Research Program (HRP), which remains an open question in the Mars exploration project as part of the Korea Research Foundation's long-term project (2022- 2025) in the field of integration of space science and humanities, as a result of a research visit to Harvard University and NASA Houston, human factors, astrobiology, astrophysics, life sciences, space politics, security, space exploration, and space well-being, and has been recognized as a pioneering study among scholars in the field. In this interview, Dr. Kim first discusses the phenomenon known as the ‘Overview Effect', a profound cognitive shift that astronauts experience when they see Earth from space. It's described as a state of wonderment and self-transformation that occurs upon witnessing the Earth as a fragile, interconnected whole. Many astronauts report feeling an overwhelming sense of unity, beauty, and a newfound appreciation for humanity and the environment. He then moves on to discuss his article, “Mars Space Exploration and Astronautical Religion in Human Research History: Psychological Countermeasures of Long-Term Astronauts” from 2022 in the journal Aerospace. He expands on the challenges and issues that arise when considering long-term space travel (of at least 3 years), such as radiation, zero-gravity, isolation, confinement, the distance from Earth, and emergencies that could arise, as well as the potential for an “astronautical religion” to help mitigate or prevent these challenges. PROGRAM NOTESDr. David W. Kim:Dr. David W. Kim | LinkedInDavid W. Kim - Australian National UniversityAsso. Prof. David W. Kim - The Australian National UniversitySCIE Journal of European Research on Mars Exploration and Human Spaceflight Policy / Professor David William Kim (College of Liberal Arts) - KMU NEWS | Kookmin People - Kookmin UniversityThe 201st Anniversary of the Royal Asiatic Society – Royal Asiatic SocietyAbout Us | RHSArticle from Aerospace Journal: Mars Space Exploration and Astronautical Religion in Human Research History: Psychological Countermeasures of Long-Term AstronautsEditing: Daniel P. SheaMusic and End Production: Stephanie Shea 

Explore the intersection of drugs, worship, industry, and religion in this thought-provoking episode. From ancient rituals to modern pharmaceutical empires, we uncover how spiritual practices and commercial interests collide and converge. To help us with this conversation, we have Dr. Nathaniel Hill discuss the matter.Timecode:0:00 - Intro4:30 - The Faith Journey 14:30 - Poetry, Drugs, and Worship24:00 - The New Sacred Places32:00 - Drugs, Order, and the god43:00 - Praying to the Self52:00 - The Rule55:40 - The Earthly City Vs. The Heavenly City1:06:00 - Worship Keeps Us HumanLinks:Logos Website: www.logos-podcast.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PCPWBvNcAbptX17PzlC2x?si=BkEHS4vGSf-xmMlDFcpZ2QApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/logos-podcast/id1560191231YouTube: https://youtube.com/@logospodxast?si=RaYkZAfLKea2kBtZInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/logospodxast?igsh=MTdneHRldXJnNThsMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/logospodcastAugustine Institute Links:For a tour: https://www.augustineinstitute.org/graduate-school/visitTo apply: http://augustine.edu/Support the show

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1:36 Emily's ministry8:28 Religion and Spirituality = Masculine and Feminine18:48 Gathering Israel and Building Zion26:37 Aligning and working together32:25 Jesus Christ's pattern of Being then Doing38:01 Structure and Fluidity being unified53:44 Where is our energy directed?1:04:03 Mentorship 1:08:20 The shift taking placeLearn more from Emily on instagram @that.lds.energy.galLatter-day Disciples has recently partnered with One x One! One x One exists to bring hope and healing by breaking the cycles of addiction, resolving ancestral wounds, and restoring hearts burdened by trauma, betrayal, and abuse. Through the transforming power of Jesus Christ, we guide men, women, and couples towards lasting intimacy, wholeness, and freedom -- one by one. Upcoming One x One Events: Reclaim Women's Retreat April 24-27 Rise Men's Retreat May 18-21 Soul to Soul Couple's Retreat June 2-5 "Consider Yourself as Eve: A Guide to Spiritual Development for Women (and the Men Who Love Them)" is available on Amazon in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats. Get your copy today! Scripture Notes - the PERFECT scripture study companion! Sign up today!

It is time to confront a tragic truth: the 21st-century church has a perception problem. Many view religion—and Christians particularly—as cruel, unforgiving, and even scandalous. So, where did the church go wrong? In this program, Chip talks about the alarming rise in counterfeit faith and examines how Jesus confronted the religious hypocrisy of His day. Hear how He exposed the duplicity between the Pharisees' outward piety and inward corruption and why we are to live lives of authenticity and integrity.Main Points I. The tradition of men demonstrated = Mark 7:1-23 Public confrontation = Mark 7:1-16 Private interpretation = Mark 7:7-23 II. The truth of God illustrated = Mark 7:24-8:10 Miracle #1 – External defilement rejected = Mark 7:24-30 Miracle #2 – Internal defilement rejected = Mark 7:31-37 Miracle #3 – The needs of “all” men provided = Mark 8:1-10 Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions The Road to Calvary 16-day Devotional About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Intro: More chickens, God's ordained order for the world, scouting and prepping chicken deliveries.14:09: Still talking about chickens lol: chick deaths, early learning experiences, chick show and tell.25:21: Brief housekeeping on our upcoming show schedule.26:50: BLVDS shows this weekend, the family attends, Molly's reflections, JRs thoughts. Growing up dancing, thoughts about jobs that your kids enjoy.40:15: A takedown of Brian Johnson49:45: A brief foray into Tesla promotions and political shenanigans.54:40: A re-awakening of religiosity, love in the 21st century, a couple of podcast episodes Molly is looking forward to.1:02:37: Pulling the milk frother recommendation.1:03:06: Coffee, mold and beer.1:10:11: Show CloseBelieve, Ross DouthatThe Suprising Rebirth of Belief in God, Justin BrieleyThe Case Against the Sexual Revolution, Louise Perry Too Busy to Flush Telegram GroupSend us a PostcardCanavoxPique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy)Ledger Hardware Wallet - Referral Link (store your crypto securely!)

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When it comes to talking about abuse and violence against women, “You have to become comfortable with being uncomfortable,” explains Susan Madsen. In Episode 207, Dr. Madsen joins Susan and Cynthia for a conversation about the link between religiosity and abuse, and the power disparity that fosters it. Even where the Church is strongest, the statistics are troubling, to say the least. How might our church and its members move from lip service to leading "the army to protect home, family, and children?” 

Being religious and being spiritual is not necessarily the same thing. Religiosity often proves to be a hindrance to a genuine believer. In true Christian spirituality, the Holy Spirit must come into your life, to guide your thoughts and actions. Tune in to the Bible Study Hour as Dr. James Boice teaches us that only the Holy Spirit brings about a firm and true faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

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