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It never gets any easier. How'd Cam feel about doing 5 hours yesterday? Wrinkled men can't jump. Cam's office is under construction. Disappointing Cardinal game yesterday. Audio of Walker's standing ovation in his first at-bat back at Busch since the HR derby. The issue is compounding issues. That bullpen. The last player to not wear a batting helmet in MLB. CTE in sports. Cam's career as an auctioneer. Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.A little heavy metal for Cam. Mosh pits. Scrapping with the locals. Sean Avery. Cam going to the ball game on Sunday with Blues alumni. Jaromir Jagr shirtless. Would you rather be Ovi or Crosby? Ruptured testicles. Do pitchers wear cups?Why'd Doug request this? Have confidence in your takes. What band has Cam seen live the most? Oli marmol talking about the loss against the Diamondbacks yesterday. Marmol talking about the shift in the fan base over his time as manager. Where would be the place to live as a young, rich, STL athlete. Religious bulls. Cyclists on the road.How about this fall time weather today. Audio of Nick Saban when asked about the Big 10 winning three straight championships and not necessarily meaning it's the best conference. Audio of Drink on with Jim Rome talking about the possibility of the SEC breaking away from the NCAA. The Protect College Sports Act. Baggy pants in baseball and pants above the knee.Moontower. YouTube monetization. Michael is on the phone lines and wants to talk about the SEC breaking away from the NCAA. A hypothetical super league. People aren't loving the call. Drops of the Week. Detroit style pizza. Peanut butter mayonnaise pizza.Age limitations on college athletics. Jackson's having internet issues but he's back. Market Moves. Who's on the Mt. Rushmore of QBs in college who never panned out in the pros. Is Tom Brady going to fight Logan Paul in WWE?Megadeth. We need to see Doug in a mosh pit. Audio of friend of the show, Michael McGreevy, talking about his performance yesterday in the loss. Fun with guessing games with Doug. Boston Red Sox win streak finally snapped. Could Cam pull off a speedo? Jackson's bone spurs and flat feet. Best crossover since Christopher Columbus.Cam's making the room smell like meat. E-Mail of the Day. Food talk.Power Ranking Cam's favorite holidays. Cam believes in aliens but not sure about ghosts. Horror movies. Video games.Eli Drinkwitz sound. He's got more Kansas jokes. Cam showering with Yogi Berra. Athletes going off to war.Cam's favorite interview. Hockey players as golfers.EMOTD winnerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-26:26) It never gets any easier. How'd Cam feel about doing 5 hours yesterday? Wrinkled men can't jump. Cam's office is under construction. Disappointing Cardinal game yesterday. Audio of Walker's standing ovation in his first at-bat back at Busch since the HR derby. The issue is compounding issues. That bullpen. The last player to not wear a batting helmet in MLB. CTE in sports. Cam's career as an auctioneer. Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.(26:34-47:08) A little heavy metal for Cam. Mosh pits. Scrapping with the locals. Sean Avery. Cam going to the ball game on Sunday with Blues alumni. Jaromir Jagr shirtless. Would you rather be Ovi or Crosby? Ruptured testicles. Do pitchers wear cups?(47:18-1:09:46) Why'd Doug request this? Have confidence in your takes. What band has Cam seen live the most? Oli marmol talking about the loss against the Diamondbacks yesterday. Marmol talking about the shift in the fan base over his time as manager. Where would be the place to live as a young, rich, STL athlete. Religious bulls. Cyclists on the road.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this week's episode, the IRS gets a little closer to putting the ‘lock' in Greg Locke, we learn that Jesus was probably just using an infinite lives glitch, and Lindsey Graham will hear about that cheat a little too late.---To make a per episode donation at Patreon.com, click here: http://www.patreon.com/ScathingAtheistTo buy our book, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Outbreak-Crisis-Religion-Ruined-Pandemic/dp/B08L2HSVS8/If you see a news story you think we might be interested in, you can send it here: scathingnews@gmail.comTo check out our sister show, The Skepticrat, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/the-skepticratTo check out our sister show's hot friend, God Awful Movies, click here: https://audioboom.com/channel/god-awful-moviesTo check out our half-sister show, Citation Needed, click here: http://citationpod.com/To check out our sister show's sister show, D and D minus, click here: https://danddminus.libsyn.com/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/---Guest Links:Come see us live in Washington, DC on August 14th!: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/god-awful-movies/Come see Noah in Ontario at BAHACon: https://bahacon.com/If you wanna check out the RPG from the Farnsworth Quote, it's available as a pdf on DriveThruRPG here:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/556997/seventh-day-angels-in-the-darkand Itch.io here:https://psychogenesis-games.itch.io/seventh-day---Headlines:Sarah Huckabee Sanders wins the FIFA Peace Prize of Religious liberty awards: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/arkansas-won-a-fake-religious-liberty and https://x.com/SarahHuckabee/status/2078196033041895549 Also, American Atheists' version if you want a reasonable version of this: https://states.atheists.org/state-scorecardsMIT scientist explains how the theory we're living in a simulation could prove Christianity righthttps://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15960417/mit-scientist-simulation-theory-christianity.html Jack White Invites Satanic Doo-Wop Duo Twin Temple To Open After Charley Crockett Drops Them For Being Satanichttps://stereogum.com/2504853/jack-white-invites-satanic-doo-wop-duo-twin-temple-to-open-after-charley-crockett-drops-them-for-being-satantic/newshttps://freespeechunion.org/news/archbishops-of-canterbury-and-york-accused-of-censorship-after-theyGreg Locke's home raided: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/feds-raid-home-of-hate-pastor-who-destroyed-a-barbie-dream-house-with-a-bible-baseball-bat/Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congresshttps://www.npr.org/2026/07/16/g-s1-133961/why-orthodox-jews-are-opposing-the-new-daylight-saving-bill-in-congress

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest, Religious, Doctor First Reading: Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Matthew 12: 46-50   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 21, 2026A Detroit church crediting prayer after five people survived a shooting during a funeral, new charges against influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate involving seven alleged victims, archaeologists unearthing charred beams believed to be from Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, and a report revealing churches growing amid global persecution.0:11 Church says prayer prevented 'worse' outcome after 5 people shot0:58 JD Vance: Satan wants Christians to separate faith from politics1:47 Tate brothers arrested in Miami after new evidence: What to know2:38 Charred wooden beams from Solomon's Temple unearthed in Jerusalem3:32 Christian faith illuminates the World Cup final4:19 Churches growing amid persecution globally: report5:17 Canadian church destroyed by arson to hold groundbreakingSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsChurch says prayer prevented ‘worse' outcome after 5 people shot | U.S.Tate brothers arrested in Miami after new evidence: What to know | WorldCharred wooden beams from Solomon's Temple unearthed in Jerusalem | WorldJD Vance: Satan wants Christians to separate faith from politics | PodcastChristian faith illuminates the World Cup final | SportsChurches growing amid persecution globally: report | WorldCanadian church destroyed by arson to hold groundbreaking | World

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest, Religious, Doctor First Reading: Micah 7: 14-15, 18-20 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 85: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 Alleluia: John 14: 23 Gospel: Matthew 12: 46-50   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. During the Personal Rule, Charles expanded the "Ship Money" tax to inland counties, leading to a landmark legal battle over the King's right to declare emergencies without Parliament. Religious tensions peaked as Archbishop William Laud imposed high-church practices, which many saw as a "popish plot." After failing to force a new prayer book on Scotland, Charles was compelled to recall Parliament, which then executed his minister Strafford. The crisis culminated in Charles's failed attempt to arrest five MPs inside the House of Commons, forcing him to flee London to gather an army for the coming Civil War. (4)1650

Top headlines for Monday, July 20, 2026Record numbers of UK children arrested for sexual offenses amid concerns over violent online content, devastating flash floods that swept away multiple churches in Arunachal Pradesh, India, and a Navy veteran who miraculously awoke after his family planned his funeral and organ donation.0:11 Arrests of children for sexual offences spikes to record levels1:15 Churches washed away as flash floods cripple border town in India2:04 Is reclaiming America's Mainline churches a lost cause?3:12 Planned Parenthood sues HHS over TPP abstinence-only requirements4:11 Navy vet awakens after family planned funeral, organ donation4:57 JD Vance rejects arguments against Texas' Ten Commandments law5:46 Pastor breaks records by preaching entire Bible for 96 hoursSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsArrests of children for sexual offences spikes to record levels | WorldChurches washed away as flash floods cripple border town in India | WorldIs reclaiming America's Mainline churches a lost cause? Planned Parenthood sues HHS over TPP abstinence-only requirements | U.S.Navy vet awakens after family planned funeral, organ donation | Living JD Vance rejects arguments against Texas' Ten Commandments law | PodcastPastor breaks records by preaching entire Bible for 96 hours

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Send us a messageIn end times prophecy, many Bible Scholars see The United Nations as a formidable precursor to the “Beast” of Revelation, due to its pursuit of global governance, international law, and a centralized economic or peace system representing the political alliance of nations that will precede the Return of Christ. But perhaps the most significant role the UN could be playing is in the religious aspect of the Beast's Global Empire.While many are aware of the political, social, and civic roles the UN plays throughout the world, what remains largely unknown is the hidden religious mandate to usher in a global religion, and to keep its ties to the occult. And remember that the systems of the world are ruled by Lucifer with his Satanic agenda at the forefront. To uncover the UN's veiled spiritual agenda, and to establish the connection with Revelation 13,  in Part 1 we'll take a close look at the beliefs and plans of prominent occultists and their offshoots. In Part 2, we'll reveal how this all fits in with the UN, the Rapture, and the Tribulation of God's Wrath upon an unbelieving world.Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

The West might be becoming less ‘religious', but according to many it's becoming a lot more 'spiritual'.In fact, “spiritual but not religious” is described as a “rapidly growing faith group” in America, with as many as 20 per cent of people falling into the category.And yet, there's nothing new about being spiritual but not religious; it's been Christianity's dancing partner – or maybe sparring partner - for thousands of years.FOR FULL SHOW NOTES - CLICK HERE CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne, directed and edited by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer and researcher.Sophie Hawkshaw is on socials and membership. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains my wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com – letting the truth out.

Send us Fan MailOn Serving God, Not Being Religious with Dr. Elad Ben Elul & Rabbi Manis FriedmanIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast, Rivkah and Eda sit down with Dr. Elad Ben Elul and Rabbi Manis Friedman on their book I Didn't Ask to Be Born and its core idea: Judaism isn't about being "religious" or what we need from God, but what God needs from us — asking daily, "What does God need from me today?" Ben Elul shares his Jewish awakening during fieldwork in West Africa, caught between secular Tel Aviv and an enclosed religious world, until Friedman's lecture "Why You Shouldn't Be Religious" reframed Jewish life as mission. Friedman traces this to his outreach starting in 1970 and its path to the book's Israeli success. They cover mitzvot, purpose, soulmates and marriage, hostages who found mission in captivity, teaching Tanya, Chabad's nonjudgment, and audience Q&A on dating, marriage, and identity.Get the book, I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrFEPISODE SPONSORSSwimplyRent a private pool by the hour, right in your own city — no crowds, no chaos, just your family or friends in your own space, with over 15,000 pools across the US, Canada, and Australia.Download the app or visit Swimply.com — code INSIDEOUT10 for 10% off your next booking!BINABina walks alongside families from the moment someone they love suffers a brain injury, through every stage of recovery. Their campaign, "A World of Difference," runs July 19–21.Support Bina: https://go.jcn.io/BinaIO, or call 929-463-9100.AtzmiAtzmi runs evidence-based, Torah-grounded programs — including My Best Self — helping girls build real confidence and measure their worth by who they are, not the world's standards. Active in 80+ schools. Save the date for their ambassador's evening with Bracha Jaffe, August 30th.Learn more & register: https://go.jcn.io/AtzmiIOOhr NaavaOhr Naava's "Just One Brick" turns Tisha B'Av into a guided experience — Eicha, the Kinot, an Ask the Rabbi segment, a video from founder Rabbi Wallerstein, and a lineup including Rabbi Fisher, Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi, and Charlie Harari. Join the live stream and support Ohr Naava's year-round work for women worldwide.Register: https://go.jcn.io/ONIOShefa LivingWomen carry so much — marriage, kids, running a home, all while staying connected to Hashem and themselves. Nesheema sits at the heart of Mountain View, the new frum community by Shefa Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina: a mikvah, spa, gym, daycare, café, and shared workspace, built around kedusha. Mountain View is already 358 acres of kehillah, with the shul built and first families moving in this summer.Learn more: https://go.jcn.io/SLIOGUEST BIOSRabbi Manis Friedman is a rabbi, author, and longtime emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. One of the most-watched rabbis on YouTube, he has spent decades teaching on faith, relationships, and Jewish identity. He is co-author, with Dr. Elad Ben Elul, of I Didn't Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation.Dr. Elad Ben Elul is an Israeli anthropologist and author. After years of fieldwork in West Africa while completing his PhD at Tel Aviv University, a lecture by Rabbi Manis Friedman reshaped his understanding of Judaism and purpose. He went on to study and teach Tanya and Chassidut, eventually co-writing I Didn't Ask to Be Born — a bestseller in Israel — followed by Back to Innocence, on relationships and intimacy.Get the book: https://amzn.to/4bxqnrFCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction08:01 Meet the Guests10:08 A Spiritual Awakening15:38 Africa and Jewish Identity19:54 How the Book Happened22:29 God Needs Us Concept30:42 Anthropology of Mitzvot35:45 Religious vs Jewish39:49 Hostages and Mission48:29 Love vs Need in Marriage49:35 Loneliness and Divine Need52:10 God's Humility and Romance55:57 Soulmates and Marriage Reunion59:35 Love as a Thing Trap01:06:13 Love Idolatry and Cheating01:07:52 Soul Journey and Resurrection01:12:36 Rebbe's Nonjudgmental Lesson01:15:17 Dating Is Not Relationship01:21:15 What to Look for in Marriage01:24:07 Mitzvot and God-Mindedness01:30:42 Teaching Tanya at Any Age01:35:03 Identity Through ActionClosingCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

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For the first time in 4 years we are pausing the podcast for a couple of weeks. I love doing it, but sometimes life has other plans. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, and while I am ok, I need to free up space for family and medical appointments.I'm not fully disappearing and will be recording in advance. While I'm away we are releasing some of our most listened to episodes.Trigger warning: this episode discusses miscarriage, child abuse and domestic abuse.This episode's guest is Tim Elliott, a senior writer at Good Weekend, the Saturday magazine for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, where he has won two Kennedy Awards and been nominated for a Walkley. His work has also appeared in London's The Financial Times, The Sunday Times, and The Australian. He has won multiple awards, including Best Feature at the Australian Magazine Awards and has many other accolades.But he is also the host of Inside The Tribe a podcast detailing the inner workings of international religious sect The 12 Tribes.Having worked closely with people who have been trapped inside the 12 tribes for this podcast, Tim has a fascinating insight what actually happens in these highly controlling groups.In this episode Tim shares:- How he first heard about The 12 Tribes and why he didn't believe what he heard- The way every day people are lured in- The horrifying practices that take place inside these kinds of groups- How people are prevented from leavingKey Quotes “I cannot get any meaningful response form the police and people who have escaped the cult are just baffled.”“Most of us at some point in our lives will be vulnerable to that kind of entreaty.”“They isolate you from your loved ones. Completely…That allows the cult to have full control of the information you're receiving.”Find out more about Tim and Inside The TribeIf you want to hear more about this in detail you can listen to the podcast Inside The Tribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inside-the-tribe/id1533629268You can also follow Tim on his socialsTwitter: @TimElliottSMHInsta: @timelliottsmhFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.elliott.927/You can get involved with the podcast onlineOn facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeus If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.auOr you can follow them on Instagram:@Altitudefitnessarmidale@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 | Seculosity: Everyday Obsessions That Become Religions of Enough | Pastor Michelle continues in our summer 2026 sermon series Seculosity, with a sermon on the Seculosity of Politics & National Identity, based on John 18:33-36 & Phil 3:17-21, entitled "No Other Kingdom."

Growing up in the LDS church, we experienced a lot of mythologized history. A lot of this was tied to the founding fathers and the origins of America. We heard stories about Moroni appearing to Christopher Columbus and George Washington. Mythology narratives about Washington's prayer or the founding fathers appearing to Wilford Woodruff at the temple. All of these ideas were narratives designed to push a very specific idea of American identity and Mormonism's place inside that identity, many of these ideas are directly tied to ideas of Christian nationalism. Promoted by people like a Benson, Skousen, Tim Ballard, Glenn Beck many others these mythology became part of our religious identity. Over the past two decades, Warren Throckmorton has become one of the leading voices examining the historical claims behind Christian nationalism. Through books such as "Getting Jefferson Right and The Christian Past That Wasn't," he has carefully documented how influential activists and organizations have reshaped American history to promote the idea that the United States was founded as an explicitly Christian nation with a unique covenantal relationship with God. In this interview, we'll explore how these narratives developed, why they remain so influential, how they compare with similar ideas found in Mormonism and other religious traditions, and what the growing influence of Christian nationalism could mean for American democracy, religious liberty, and the relationship between faith and political power.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Seculosity: Everyday Obsessions That Become Religions of Enough | Guest preacher Rev. Lan Davis Wilson continues in our summer 2026 sermon series Seculosity, with a sermon on the Seculosity of Pride, based on 1 Corinthians 13, entitled "The Path to Pride."

Top headlines for Friday, July 17, 2026Focus on the Family's leadership transition as Jim Daly prepares to step down, the Education Department clapping back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers, Justice Amy Coney Barrett revealing she received a bulletproof vest after the Dobbs leak, and Pew's finding that nearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers.0:11 Sight & Sound, Wonder Project partner to stream productions1:14 Dept. of Ed. hits back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers2:04 Jim Daly begins Focus on the Family leadership transition2:54 Amy Coney Barrett given bulletproof vest after Dobbs leak3:50 Nearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers4:51 Marine Corps condemns remarks by House candidate about Trump5:48 Christians push back against Kairos II at Church of England SynodSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSight & Sound, Wonder Project partner to stream productions | EntertainmentDept. of Ed. hits back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers | PodcastJim Daly begins Focus on the Family leadership transition | Church & MinistriesAmy Coney Barrett given bulletproof vest after Dobbs leak | PoliticsNearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers: Pew | Living Marine Corps condemns remarks by House candidate about Trump | U.S.Christians push back against Kairos II at Church of England Synod | Church & Ministries

Did Christians really try to amend the U.S. Constitution to formally recognize Jesus Christ? In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird uncover the forgotten story of the National Reform Association and its 19th-century effort to acknowledge God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible within the Constitution. They explore how leading Presbyterians, Old Princeton theologians, and the Presbyterian General Assembly of 1864 understood civil government, religious liberty, and Christ's authority over the nations. Whether you agree or disagree with their conclusions, this remarkable chapter of American history raises important questions about Christianity's role in public life and what has been lost in our national memory.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Top headlines for Thursday, July 16, 2026Sarah Huckabee Sanders' warning that isolation is threatening religious liberty, Indiana's clash over mosque prayer broadcasts, a Texas pastor indicted in a $3.2 million fraud scheme, and growing pressure on Iran to free imprisoned Christian convert Ghazal Marzban.0:11 Sarah Huckabee Sanders says 'lack of community' threatens liberty1:03 Life Church Pastor Nathan Peternel returns to public ministry1:52 Indiana official, Islamic group debate 'Christian nation' claim2:45 Indictment accuses pastor of using church in $3.2M fraud scheme3:39 US calls on Iran to release prisoners of conscience4:29 First Liberty threatens lawsuit over Conn.'s Nativity scene ban5:15 Leanna Crawford shares story behind 'Thank God' albumSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSarah Huckabee Sanders says 'lack of community' threatens liberty | PoliticsLife Church Pastor Nathan Peternel returns to public ministry | Church & MinistriesIndiana official, Islamic group debate 'Christian nation' claim | PoliticsIndictment accuses pastor of using church in $3.2M fraud scheme | U.S.US calls on Iran to release prisoners of conscience | PoliticsFirst Liberty threatens lawsuit over Conn.'s Nativity scene ban | U.S.Leanna Crawford shares story behind 'Thank God' album | Entertainment

On their way to war, the men of Dan steal Micha's idols and his priest, and make them their own. .

In this powerful and trauma‑informed episode, host Keana W. Mitchell explores one of the most important questions in modern faith communities:Does God love LGBTQIA+ people?The answer is simple yes but the lived experiences of many LGBTQIA+ individuals tell a different story. This episode is not a debate, not a theological argument, and not a conversation about changing anyone's identity. Instead, it's a compassionate, research‑based, Christ‑centered look at how Christians have treated LGBTQIA+ people  and how God calls us to do better.Keana integrates psychological research, Christian scholarship, biblical truth, and trauma‑informed care to address religious trauma, the weaponization of scripture, and the emotional wounds caused by fear‑based theology. She also offers a path forward for churches seeking to repair harm and closes with a heartfelt prayer specifically for LGBTQIA+ listeners.If you've ever wondered whether God's love includes you  or how Christians can reflect Christ more faithfully  this episode is for you.⭐ What We Cover in This Episode✔ A trauma‑informed clarificationWhy this episode is not about correcting LGBTQIA+ people, evangelizing them, or debating their identity.✔ Psychological research on LGBTQIA+ mental health & faithIncluding insights from:Dr. Caitlin Ryan (Family Acceptance Project)Dr. Mark Yarhouse (Christian psychologist specializing in LGBTQ+ identity)Dr. Lisa Diamond (sexual orientation researcher)Dr. Brené Brown, Dr. Kristin Neff, and Dr. John Gottman on shame, empathy, and connection✔ Religious trauma explainedHow spiritual teachings, church authority, and scripture have been used to harm LGBTQIA+ people  and why this contradicts the heart of Christ.✔ How scripture has been weaponizedReal examples of verses used to shame, exclude, silence, or reject LGBTQIA+ individuals  contrasted with how Jesus actually used scripture to heal and liberate.✔ What the Bible actually shows about God's loveA look at God's consistent pattern of moving toward the hurting, the outcast, and the misunderstood.✔ How Jesus modeled compassionWhy empathy, connection, and dignity are central to Christlike love.✔ How churches can repair harmTrauma‑informed steps faith communities can take to rebuild trust, restore dignity, and create true belonging.✔ A message directly to LGBTQIA+ listenersAffirmation, compassion, and validation for those who have been hurt by religion.✔ A closing prayer for LGBTQIA+ listenersA gentle, healing prayer asking God to comfort, protect, and restore those who have experienced rejection or spiritual harm.⭐ Key TakeawaysGod's love is unconditional and it includes LGBTQIA+ people fully and completely.Scripture was never meant to be used as a weapon.Religious trauma is real, and the church must acknowledge and repair the harm it has caused.Psychological research confirms that acceptance saves lives, while rejection creates deep emotional wounds.Jesus modeled compassion, connection, and dignity  not judgment or exclusion.Love is the greatest command, the greatest witness, and the greatest reflection of God's heart.⭐ Who This Episode Is ForLGBTQIA+ individuals seeking spiritual safetyChristians wanting to love people more like JesusPastors, leaders, and churches ready to repair harmAnyone navigating faith, identity, and belongingFamilies wanting to support LGBTQIA+ loved onesListeners healing from religious trauma⭐ Resources MentionedFamily Acceptance Project — Dr. Caitlin RyanSexual Identity & Faith Research — Dr. Mark YarhouseSexual Orientation Research — Dr. Lisa DiamondShame & Empathy — Dr. Brené BrownSelf‑Compassion — Dr. Kristin NeffRelationship Science — Dr. John Gottman⭐ Connect With KeanaInstagram: @keanamitchellTikTok: @keanamitchellYouTube: Worth Loving Podcast + Finding God PodcastWebsite: Paper Anthem Entertainment⭐ If This Episode Spoke to You…Please rate, review, and share the podcast. Your support helps this message reach people who need healing, hope, and a safe place to explore faith.If you want, I can also create:✨ A YouTube description ✨ A short version for RedCircle ✨ Instagram/TikTok/Facebook captions ✨ A thumbnail title ✨ A social media promo scriptJust tell me what you want next.Connect With Finding God PodcastIf today's episode encouraged you:⭐ Follow the podcast⭐ Leave a rating and review⭐ Share this episode with family and friends⭐ Join the conversation on social media⭐ Encourage someone who may need this message todayFinal EncouragementNo matter your story...No matter your questions...No matter your experiences with church or faith...You deserve kindness.You deserve dignity.You deserve compassion.And you deserve to know that you are loved by a God whose love is bigger than fear, shame, rejection, or hurt.Keep seeking. Keep healing. Keep finding God. ❤️

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Bonaventure, Bishop, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 10: 5-7, 13b-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-27   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

Todd Cave is back and as knowledgable as always. Diving into biblical idiocies, The life and teachers of the masters of the far east and so much more, Stay Weird!To Find All of Todd's Links-- https://linktr.ee/adriano_246To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysticsEmail Us!—> MetaMystics@yahoo.comSubscribe to our Youtube—> https://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysticsPodcastTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meta-mystics--5795466/support.You Don't Know What You Don't Know!

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Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, July 15, 2026Greg Locke's account of a federal raid on his home, Idaho's abortion ban heading to voters, a Scottish Catholic teacher's firing after sharing her beliefs, and new research showing hardship often drives Americans toward the Bible.0:11 Pastor Greg Locke says his home was raided by federal agents1:00 Idaho voters to decide whether to keep or overturn abortion ban1:51 Catholic teacher fired after students ask about abortion stance3:27 Bible use rises among Americans facing divorce, tragic event4:16 In-state tuition for illegal immigrants struck down in Texas5:06 Michigan blocked from making pro-life orgs hire pro-choice staff5:54 Conor McGregor shares complete confidence in God after UFC defeatSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsPastor Greg Locke says his home was raided by federal agents | Church & MinistriesIdaho voters to decide whether to keep or overturn abortion ban | PoliticsCatholic teacher fired after students ask about abortion stance | WorldBible use rises among Americans facing divorce, tragic event | U.S.In-state tuition for illegal immigrants struck down in Texas | PoliticsMichigan blocked from making pro-life orgs hire pro-choice staff | U.S.Conor McGregor shares complete confidence in God after UFC defeat | Sports

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. John Bergsma. Bonaventure, Bishop, Religious, Doctor Obligatory Memorial First Reading: Isaiah 10: 5-7, 13b-16 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 94: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 Alleluia: Matthew 11: 25 Gospel: Matthew 11: 25-27   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for July 14, 2026. We open with the Democratic Socialists of America's national co-chair going on record calling for the abolition of the United States Senate — and we explain why this isn't a fringe idea anymore. The DSA wants to replace the Senate, the presidency, and the Supreme Court with a single legislative body allocated purely by population, rename it the People's Bureau, and hand it public ownership of the nation's largest corporations. We walk through what that actually means — that seven or eight major cities could effectively govern the entire country, that the constitutional protections for smaller states would vanish, and that the structure they're proposing is the same one that produced the Third Reich, the Soviet Union, and Communist China. We also note that 51% of the DSA's National Policy Committee openly identifies with communism, Marxism, or Marxist-Leninism — not according to conservative critics, but according to a report cited by the former Democratic chief counsel for the House Judiciary Committee. The Democratic Party needs to decide whether it is going to continue letting these people run under its banner. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, President Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have resumed — opening a new 60-day window under the War Powers Act after Iran repeatedly violated the ceasefire and continued attacking civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Then inflation dropped from 4.2% to 3.5% last month — the largest single-month decrease in four years — driven largely by falling gas prices during the ceasefire, with core inflation down to 2.6%. And Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified jointly before Congress requesting increased security funding — with Barrett revealing that six weeks ago her teenage son opened the front door to find their street filled with police cars responding to a swatting attack on their home. We also weigh in on President Trump's signature appearing on the new $100 bill as part of America's 250th anniversary commemoration — and we have a genuine disagreement about it. It's a milestone that comes once in a nation's history and deserves recognition. But putting a sitting president's name on currency in circulation is outside American tradition, starts to look like the kind of thing emperors and monarchs do, and gives his critics an easy target that's hard to defend. Our American Mama Teri Netterville makes the case that moms are still better matchmakers than any dating app ever invented — and backs it up with evidence. Three couples she personally set up are now married, including her own daughter Summer and Louisiana Tech baseball captain Phillip Matulia, whom Teri identified as the right match before her daughter was even willing to consider it. She also shares the story of Andrea Swift — Taylor's mother — who heard that Travis Kelce loves his mother, said ding ding ding, and the rest is history. Terry's conclusion: we know our children. Apps know your data. There's a difference. In our Digging Deep segment, a Fort Worth police officer threatened street preachers Richard Pankoski and David Grisham with disorderly conduct citations at a Pride parade — telling them directly that if someone is offended by their talking, that constitutes a problem warranting a citation. We explain why this is not a close constitutional question. The First Amendment does not exist to protect popular speech. It exists precisely to protect the kind of speech that offends people. The Fort Worth police chief acknowledged the officers were wrong — but we push back on his framing. They weren't wrong in the manner they addressed it. They were wrong to address it at all. Religious speech enjoys the same constitutional protection as secular speech. If marchers get to publicly celebrate what scripture calls sin, preachers get to publicly call it sin. We then turn to Zoran Mamdani's New York City — where Manhattan's average one-bedroom rent has hit an all-time high of nearly $5,500 a month and Brooklyn is setting its own records, with critics calling the housing situation DEFCON 1. We connect it directly to Mamdani's rent freeze threats, which gave every landlord in the city a powerful incentive to raise rents before the freeze could take effect, and to congestion pricing, which is now making it financially attractive to live inside Manhattan rather than commute — driving up rents from the demand side. The left created this crisis with its own policies and is now running on those same policies as the solution. For our Bright Spot, President Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced that U.S. troops will be out of Iraq by September 30th — ending a 23-year military presence that peaked at 170,000 troops and is now down to roughly 2,000. We also cover Iraq signing new oil deals with Chevron and other American companies to build pipelines running from Iraq through Turkey to Europe — bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely — which would permanently reduce Iranian leverage over global energy markets. And we close with 28-year-old Rishi Sharma, who at 18 became curious about World War II, interviewed one veteran, then another, then another, until curiosity became an obsession — and he has now spent every single day of the last ten years interviewing veterans of the Greatest Generation, preserving 3,000 firsthand accounts of American history on hard drives and SD cards before those voices are gone forever. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Northwestern University. He is the author of five books, most recently "Materializing the Bible: Scripture, Sensation, Place." His current research focuses on the secondhand circulation of Christian material culture.I spoke with James about his path into studying material religion and why materiality is essential for understanding religious practice. We discussed the Bible as a powerful object, how creativity functions in the context of literal interpretations of Scripture, and the ways religious artifacts circulate, gaining new meanings and values. James shared insights on the remixing of objects, the journey of the Gauchi brothers' Holy Land model, and the ethics of collecting and selling Christian items. We also talked about how we can be surprised by  material culture, the role of intentionality, and how secondhand spaces reveal both the endurance and transformation of Christianity in everyday life, especially in relation to popular culture.

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Father Luthando Xhamlayo a Specialist Wellness Counsellor/Rector of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa Diocese of Mzimvubu and Viwe Dweba a Clinical Psychologist/Mental Health Activist about how we distinguish between deeply held religious belief, authentic spiritual experience, passionate religious devotion and symptoms of psychosis. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Religious faith is something that isn't often discussed at work—in fact, speaking openly about your religious beliefs may be regarded as an unspoken taboo in some workplaces. But just like any other source of grounding intuition, faith is a powerful foundation for so many people when it comes to navigating uncertainty and tough decisions in their professional lives. Stacy Brown-Philpot was the CEO of TaskRabbit before founding Cherry Rock Capital, where she backs underrepresented entrepreneurs building transformative companies. In this episode, Molly and Stacy dive deeper into what faith means to Stacy personally and professionally, what she's learned from bringing her faith into her work, and what you can learn from faith even if religion isn't central to your life. Stacy also shares about how establishing an interfaith group in her workplace opened up deeper connections with her team members, and emphasizes the importance of finding community outside your professional life.Featured guestFollow Stacy Brown-Philpot on LinkedInConnect with the teamFollow Molly on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at glueclub.com/Subscribe to Molly's Substack LessonWatch WorkLife videos on YouTube at TEDPodsFollow TED on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTokFor the full text transcript, visit https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Knowing the rules doesn't mean you know God. Alex Quist spent years doing everything right but missing God.Most people who grew up in church know how to perform faith. They know the prayers, what to avoid, how to look like a believer around believers. What they often don't know is what it feels like when faith stops being performance and becomes real.Alex Quist lived both sides. This episode is about what flipped it: a junior year of college, a community whose joy didn't add up, and a slow realization that knowing about God and knowing God are not the same thing.Recorded live in Jerusalem during a week-long trip through Israel's holy sites, Alex and Doug also discuss marriage, fatherhood, what a toddler charging at an electrical outlet has to do with trusting God, standing at the Mount of Beatitudes, Bible open, tracing three chapters of Scripture across the actual landscape where they happened, Alex says, “these aren't Bible stories, they're Bible events. The evidence is everywhere.”This conversation is grounded in the conviction that Jesus is real, community is essential, and the gospel is genuinely good news.--Donate to DOUG ELKS MINISTRIES One-Time or Monthly! (TAX DEDUCTIBLE)Visit ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/donateJoin the Kingdom Partners ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/kingdompartnersBook Doug to Preach ➡️ https://www.dougelks.com/bookingformDoug's Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelks/Doug's TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@dougelksDoug Elks Ministries Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/dougelksministries/

Today's Political and Religious Climates Harden Hearts of Many “Believers” Who Turn Away from God - Jesus Followers Are to and Can Help Those with Hardening Hearts MESSAGE SUMMARY: No matter the hardness of a person's heart, who has walked away from God, they will respond to your initiatives that are based on your love and trust. However, so many of us Christians are so focused on doing their religious or spiritual things and keeping to their “busy” schedules that they do not have time to love and care for the needs of other – physical and/or spiritual. Is there anything you can do for someone with a calloused heart or who has walked away from God because they were not discipled? Yes, you must start by praying for them – asking God to move in their lives; asking God to intervene in their life situations; asking God to break up the hardness of their heart. Also, you must build a better personal relationship, with this person, through your trust and caring love. In Mathew 18:12-13, Jesus presents God's perspective regarding the pursuit of even one person that has walked away: “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish."   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, to you I acknowledge that I don't want to go the way of powerlessness and humility. Like Peter, I want to know what you are doing with those around me. I love you. Help me to trust you with this day, with tomorrow, and with my whole life. In Jesus' name, amen.        Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 92). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Anxiety. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Peace. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Acts 1:8; Romans 2:15-16; Psalms 47:1-9. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Realities Speak to Our Real Priorities”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Top headlines for Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tributes after Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death, a suspect arrested in Molotov attacks on Queens houses of worship, transgender athletes dropping a challenge to New Hampshire's girls' sports ban, and Prime Video renewing “House of David” after 40 million viewers.0:11 8 reactions to the death of Lindsey Graham0:57 Individual arrested for throwing Molotov cocktail at NYC church1:43 Trans athletes drop lawsuit against New Hampshire ban2:34 Cardinal says DC exorcist removed for public ministry, not UFOs3:22 Christian MP Päivi Räsänen denied right to travel to UK4:10 Pro-life former member of UK Parliament murdered4:58 'House of David' renewed for Season 3Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the News8 reactions to the death of Lindsey Graham | PoliticsIndividual arrested for throwing Molotov cocktail at NYC church | U.S.Trans athletes drop lawsuit against New Hampshire ban | PoliticsCardinal says DC exorcist removed for public ministry, not UFOs | U.S.Christian MP Päivi Räsänen denied right to travel to UK | WorldPro-life former member of UK Parliament murdered | World'House of David' renewed for Season 3, focus on years as fugitive | Entertainment

Send us a Positive Review!Series Title: Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church & What We Can Learn from Them [Part II of III]In this fascinating episode, guest author Jeff Strong & Valerie tackle several key points that Jeff courageously and gently addresses in his bestselling book Torn: Why People We Love are Leaving the Church & What We can Learn from Them.Today, Jeff & Val lay out several culture issues that are pressuring the need for churches to adapt-not because people are becoming less and less "spiritual"...but because evolution is an upward spiral and human beings entering new stages of faith development have different needs. If these needs are not acknowledged; or if they are vilified, shamed, or pathologized- they will go away. We are seeing this at record rates in the LDS church. Listen in as Jeff and Valerie clarify not only why so many lifelong multi-generational Latter Day Saints are leaving--but also share how spiritual growth/ differientiation & community belonging need not be mutually exclusive.Jeff's book Torn linked HERETimestamps:00:00 Welcome and Book Setup01:38 Recap and Survey Numbers03:13 Seeing and Humility10:12 Culture as Soil Metaphor15:44 Acceptance and Faith Stages25:19 Fear to Hope and Growth29:18 Four Storms Shaping Belief37:19 Culture Change and Margins45:44 Diversity and Balanced Energy51:05 Next Episode Preview and ClosingSupport the showStories of Healing: Live Event July 30th in SLCSupport the showListen, Share, Rate & Review EPISODESFriday Episodes Annual Access $89Friday Episodes Monthly Access $10Valerie's Support & Processing GroupsGift a ScholarshipDownload Free ResourcesVisit our Website

American Robot: A Cultural Chameleon Rises Above Race and Religious Traumas by Aaron Anthony Vessup Aaroncultureshops.org https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G6CMBKDW Caught between family demands, social groups, and ostracized as a member of the religious “Holy Rollers”, the author of AMERICAN ROBOT, balances on precarious razor edges of sacred edicts, genetic mental illnesses, and toxic social stress. Aaron Anthony Vessup boldly confronts opposing social and spiritual quandaries. This writer narrowly escapes police bullets, suicide, and institutionalization. Interracial fraternizing has proven dangerous. With unabashed frankness, the author takes readers on a transforming journey beyond America, between social class intersections, cultures, and lifestyles. Torn between the guilt of social “causes” inactivity and passions for justice, doing the “right thing” becomes increasingly problematic as mental haunts seem to prevail. This story highlights strategies for escape and survival.

What is the unforgivable sin? Can it be committed today? Is there any hope for someone who fears they have gone too far? These are some of the most searched questions about the Bible, and Mark chapter 3 gives us more clarity than most people realize. In this message from Mark 3, we explore the moment Jesus warns about a sin that cannot be forgiven. Two groups confront Jesus with opposite conclusions about who He is. His own family believes He has lost His mind. Religious leaders from Jerusalem accuse Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan. Jesus responds with a logical argument, a powerful illustration about binding the strong man, and a direct warning about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Here is what this passage actually teaches. Every sin can be forgiven. Blasphemy against Jesus Himself can be forgiven. The unforgivable sin is not a moment of weakness, a careless word, or a season of doubt. It is a persistent, deliberate, and settled rejection of the Holy Spirit's testimony about Jesus Christ, even when a person knows the truth. It is the kind of hardness of heart that cuts a person off from the only path to forgiveness. If you have ever wondered whether you have committed the unforgivable sin, the very fact that you are asking the question is a strong sign that you have not. Those who have truly hardened their hearts against God are not troubled by the question. This message also answers whether a Christian can commit the unforgivable sin, what it means that Jesus came to bind the strong man, how the Holy Spirit convicts and points people to Jesus, and why C.S. Lewis argued that Jesus cannot simply be called a good teacher. Topics and keywords covered include: unforgivable sin, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, Mark chapter 3, what is the unforgivable sin, can Christians lose their salvation, eternal sin, Holy Spirit conviction, Jesus casting out demons, Beelzebul, strong man parable, C.S. Lewis liar lunatic or Lord, forgiveness of sins, salvation, is there hope for me, hardness of heart, and responding to the Holy Spirit. If God is speaking to you today, this message is for you. The same Jesus who issues this warning also promises that whoever comes to Him, He will never turn away.

Top headlines for Monday, July 13, 2026A Canadian surrogacy lawsuit after a surrogate refused an abortion request; prosecutors press forward in the Charlie Kirk murder case; Texas' Senate race tightens as James Talarico posts a record fundraising haul; and Philadelphia's Enon Tabernacle mobilizes against human trafficking with a major community 8K.0:11 Same-sex couple sues surrogate mother who refused to abort baby0:55 Tyler Robinson pretrial hearing day 5: Key takeaways1:40 Talarico campaign announces record $30M fundraising haul2:33 Ricky Schroder, wife 'disgusted' by Candace Owens claims3:23 Muhammad ranks top baby boy name in England, Wales for third year4:10 US announces $386M in humanitarian aid for Venezuela5:05 'Refuse to look away': Megachurch hosts 8K to fight traffickingSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSame-sex couple sues surrogate mother who refused to abort baby | WorldTyler Robinson pretrial hearing day 5: Key takeaways | U.S.Talarico campaign announces record $30M fundraising haul | PoliticsRicky Schroder, wife 'disgusted' by Candace Owens claims | U.S.'Refuse to look away': Megachurch hosts 8K to fight trafficking | Church & MinistriesMuhammad ranks top baby boy name in England, Wales for third year | WorldUS announces $386M in humanitarian aid for Venezuela | World

Briana Smith joins the show to talk about growing up Mormon, getting married at 20 years old, having four kids by the time she was 29 --- and how meeting a woman at a wedding changed everything.Connect with Bri here!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

Week 29 - 2 Kings 16-25: "Notice that Jesus did not say that you cannot serve both God and the Devil. He said you can't serve God and mammon"Please visit us at CFMpodcast.org

" No amount of scripture reading, praying, mission serving, nitpicking your husbanding is going to save you. It's not. Having a relationship with your Savior, Jesus Christ, and your Heavenly Father will. If you know that they love you, and if you let that in, it will change your life in a way that nothing else will."Memor Jewelry code COMEBACK for 10% offhttps://memorjewelry.com/Serve Clothing code COMEBACK for 15% offhttps://serveclothing.com/00:00 Burnout And Needing Grace05:35 Childhood Exposure And Shame12:49 Scrupulosity And Mission Spiral21:36 Marriage Under Perfectionism27:29 Discovering Scrupulosity34:35 Letting Go To Heal36:45 EMDR And Trauma Recovery45:52 Atonement And ReflectionsIf you have a story to share please submit here: https://comebackpodcast.org/submissions/For inquiries contact info.comebackpodcast@gmail.comCome Back Team:Director, Founder, & Host: Ashly StoneEditor: Cara ReedOutreach Manager: Jenna CarlsonAssistant Editor: Britt SmallzeArt Director: Jeremy GarciaProduction Director: Trent Wardwell

There are no chapters in the Bible specifically dedicated to the word legalism ... but the concept can be found throughout the pages. In a nutshell, it's the human effort to acquire God's acceptance and approval while being rewarded with eternal life and other blessings. There can be varying degrees of legalism, sometimes mixed with at least trace elements of the gospel of grace. But a little bit of leaven (religious law) will affect the entire lump of dough. Whether it's subtle or overwhelming, grace and law were never meant to be mixed. How does one escape such a monster of a phony gospel message when it seems to be everywhere in a mixed-covenant culture? What is the cure for such a contagious epidemic? Just reading the Bible won't get it done. It will need to go beyond "solid grace teaching" and contextual understanding from the Bible ... which changes with the weather. It is by revelation from the Spirit of God, who assists in helping to grow in our understanding of grace and the Savior who will not allow us to take any of the credit for what He has done. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7

In this message, "Authority That Takes Territory: In The Name Of Jesus," Pastor John Galloway opens Mark 1:21-28 to show us what happened when Jesus walked into the synagogue at Capernaum and taught with an authority the people had never heard before. When an unclean spirit cried out, Jesus spoke one command and the enemy had to bow. That same authority has been given to you. Pastor John reminds us that our most valuable possession is our knowledge of God, and that spiritual warfare is over what you believe and what you know about your God. Taking territory begins in your mind, and when we truly know Him, we begin to take territory and the enemy loses ground. Darkness only has leverage in your life when it remains hidden, but the God you serve binds what binds you, torments what torments you, and destroys what has destroyed you. Through the power of the name of Jesus, you have been given the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. What Jesus did in His house, you have the right to do in yours. Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Luke 10:19, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Hosea 4:6 Stay connected at https://calvaryfl.com

We’re back to pretending there’s nothing wrong in Seattle. High School District has been sued for religious discrimination. The widower of a pregnant woman who was shot and killed in Seattle is suing KCRHA. A California city is attempting to ban drive thrus. // Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attempted to pardon a heinous illegal immigrant criminal before the Trump Administration stepped in to deport him. // An update on the fluid situation in Iran.  

This month is the 250th anniversary of the United States, and, at TransLash, we're celebrating Trans250: the history of trans people in the US. In this episode, we're learning about a genderless religious leader from 1776 known as the Publick Universal Friend. The Friend's story is fascinating, surprising, and a reminder that trans people have always been here. Historian Scott Larson walks us through the Friend's life and what it tells us about trans history.This week's Trans Joy features historian Cassius Adair, who is writing a book about trans people and computer history.Send your Trans Joy recommendations to translash_podcast @ translash [dot] org Follow TransLash Media @translashmedia on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Facebook.Follow Imara Jones on Instagram (@Imara_jones_), Threads (@imara_jones_), Bluesky (@imarajones.bsky.social), X (@ImaraJones) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Religious Liberty Commission A commission formed in 2025 to evaluate threats to religious freedom. It conducted hearings and gathered testimony from over 100 witnesses. Its final report was delivered to President Trump, outlining proposed reforms. 2. Healthcare Sector Implications The report recommends expanded protections for healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.) who object to certain medical procedures on religious or moral grounds. Proposed actions include: Strengthening enforcement of federal “conscience laws” Supporting specific legislation (e.g., Conscience Protection Act) Increasing investigation and legal defense of religious rights The debate: Supporters: Say workers should not have to choose between their beliefs and careers. Critics: Argue this could limit patient access to services. 3. Military Implications Focuses on service members who refused COVID-19 vaccines for religious reasons. Many were denied exemptions and suffered consequences (e.g., dismissal, lost benefits). Recommends: Improving the process for religious accommodations Offering stronger protections for service members’ beliefs 4. COVID-19 Vaccine Context The pandemic is a key example of government overreach. Religious exemption requests were often denied Individuals were forced to choose between compliance and employment However, the commission does not call for banning vaccine mandates, but rather for more meaningful accommodation processes. 5. Policy and Legal Proposals “Know Your Rights” campaigns Hotlines and reporting systems for violations Honors/awards for defending religious liberty These proposals could be implemented through: Executive action Congressional legislation Legal challenges Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.