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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.

What does it look like to live at the intersection of neurodivergence and queerness? In this annual Neurodivergent Pride panel, a collaboration between ADHD reWired and Shimmer Coaching, host Eric Tivers and panelists Savant, Kristen, Jill, and moderator Chris share deeply personal stories about identity, masking, belonging, and the ongoing work of becoming themselves. The conversation moves through the ways masking shows up across queer and neurodivergent lives, from religious trauma and racial identity to the quiet labor of maintaining relationships while autistic. Panelists explore the overlap between coming out as queer and discovering neurodivergence later in life, noting how one process of unmasking often catalyzes another. They discuss heteronormative and neurotypical expectations, burnout, somatic awareness, the role of alcohol as a masking tool, and the power of finally believing you are inherently good. Whether you're early in your own journey or deep in the unmasking process, this episode offers honest, layered reflections from people who understand the territory. It closes with simple, powerful affirmations: your safe people are out there, there's nothing wrong with you, and being fully yourself is always worth it. Show Notes This special Neurodivergent Pride episode of ADHD reWired brings together a vibrant panel for an honest, intersectional conversation about what it means to live at the crossroads of queerness and neurodivergence. Recorded in collaboration with Shimmer Coaching, the panel features host Eric Tivers alongside Savant, Kristen, Jill, and moderator Chris, each bringing their own layered experiences of ADHD, autism, queerness, race, faith, gender, and self-discovery. The episode opens with each panelist sharing how they relate to both the queer and neurodivergent communities. What immediately emerges is that these identities are not separate tracks running in parallel. They are deeply intertwined. For many on the panel, discovering one identity illuminated the other. Kristen, recently diagnosed as autistic and agender, describes a lifelong journey of masking so thorough that her own mind kept her queerness hidden from her until age 28. Savant, who is Black, gay, semi-verbal, and autistic with Savant syndrome, reflects on the particular pressures of unmasking in Black queer communities and how identity categories can feel like cages even within LGBTQIA+ spaces. Jill connects with Nick Walker's concept of "neuroqueer," a framework for understanding how queer and neurodivergent identities together subvert normative expectations. Eric shares his own evolving journey: coming out as bisexual at 14, stepping back into the closet after a painful family response, and gradually, over the last several years, coming more fully into his queer, polyamorous, and autistic identity. A central theme is masking: the exhausting, sometimes invisible labor of performing neurotypicality and heteronormativity in order to feel safe. The panel explores how masking operates differently depending on context. Race, religion, socioeconomic status, and gender all shape how much masking is required and how dangerous unmasking can feel. Kristen speaks powerfully about growing up with an unnamed sense that something was "wrong" with her, and how evangelical Christianity offered both structure and suppression. Savant describes the specific neurological experience of unmasking, what he calls "the peanut butter feeling," and how musical theater taught him to mask with almost military precision. Jill is candid about the role alcohol and substances have played in her own mask, and how her whiteness, cisness, and socioeconomic privilege have buffered her from some of the costs other panelists face. Eric describes experiencing his first autistic meltdown after years of not recognizing the depth of his own burnout. The conversation also touches on the practical, embodied work of unmasking. Kristen shares a therapist's suggestion to draw your masking self versus your unmasked self, and talks about learning to notice somatic cues: face pain from performative smiling, shallow breathing, tense shoulders. Eric recommends Devon Price's work and describes how 145 consecutive days of meditation have been part of his recovery. Savant offers the insight that his "observer brain" was always turned outward and never inward, and that true unmasking means turning the mirror around. The panel closes with single-sentence affirmations to a younger self or to anyone earlier in their journey: Eric: "Just be completely you and don't worry about your mother." Kristen: "Your safe people are out there. Don't give up." Jill: "There's nothing wrong with you. You're not broken, and you don't need to be fixed." Savant: "Neurodivergence and divinity aren't too far away from each other. Beware." This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they were too much, not enough, or simply inexplicably different. It's a reminder that unmasking, while messy and sometimes painful, is a path toward authenticity, connection, and a kind of pride that doesn't require anyone's permission. Produced in collaboration with Shimmer Coaching. Key Takeaways Queerness and neurodivergence are deeply intertwined. For many people, discovering one identity catalyzes the discovery of the other. Masking is a survival mechanism, not a character flaw. Unmasking can reveal which relationships are truly safe and affirming. Religious, cultural, racial, and gender expectations can intensify the pressure to mask. Burnout is often a signal that the mask is no longer sustainable. Identity labels can be both liberating and constraining. Privilege shapes the risks and costs of unmasking. Somatic awareness can help people notice where masking lives in the body. Alcohol and substances can sometimes function as masking tools. The concept of "neuroqueer" offers a powerful framework for understanding the overlap between queerness and neurodivergence. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with you. You do not need to be fixed. Keywords / Tags neurodivergent pride, queer identity, ADHD, autism, AuDHD, masking, unmasking, intersectionality, coming out, burnout, religious trauma, neuroqueer, queer community, bisexual, pansexual, non-binary, agender, Black queer experience, somatic awareness, authenticity, belonging, LGBTQIA+, polyamory, alcohol and masking, Devon Price, Nick Walker, Shimmer Coaching, ADHD reWired

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In this episode, I sit down with OCD therapist and scrupulosity specialist Justin Hughes to explore how religious OCD can hijack faith, why common attempts to find certainty often make things worse, and what true recovery can look like.  

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In this episode of Axis Live, Brad Onishi and Matt Taylor are joined by PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman to unpack Vice President JD Vance's new book Communion and the theological vision animating it. The conversation focuses on Vance's turn toward a form of Christianity oriented less around the person and teachings of Christ than toward a broader project of Christendom and civilizational restoration. Rather than centering the lived realities of individuals or communities, Vance's framework is read as prioritizing the preservation and defense of “Western civilization,” raising questions about how political theology can displace core Christian ethical commitments in favor of cultural and national projects. The episode then turns to the underexplored Christian dimensions of the terror plot targeting the White House UFC event, situating it within broader patterns of religiously inflected political violence. The discussion concludes with Melissa Deckman presenting new PRRI data on American religion, emphasizing that claims of a widespread religious revival in the United States are not supported by current evidence. Instead, the data points to continued complexity, fragmentation, and stability in national religious trends rather than a clear resurgence. https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠ Listen to the Axis Daily Brief: Axis Daily Brief on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/axis-daily-brief/id1896931494⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033zp4MbwXJvxp6MoDkmtj?si=a758e87169e74ede⁠⁠⁠⁠ Axis Daily Brief RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1145852/s/400220.rss⁠⁠⁠ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support independent religion and politics journalism:⁠⁠⁠https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Donate today: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.axismundi.us/fundraise?hsCtaAttrib=215444059319 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Philip Dearborn, President of ABHE, for a special summer series created to encourage and support leaders in Christian higher education. Every other week, we'll revisit some of the most popular conversations from past seasons, with practical insights and meaningful reminders about the importance of Christ-centered education.This episode originally aired November 2025___Religious liberty is not a political stance but a founding principle essential to a free and flourishing society. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Todd Williams, president of Cairn University, explores why defending religious freedom matters not only for Christian institutions but for the good of all. Drawing from his testimony before the U.S. Religious Liberty Commission, Dr. Williams offers wisdom for leaders seeking to preserve conviction, uphold truth, and prepare the next generation to live faithfully in a changing world.___Tune In to Discover▫️Why religious liberty is foundational to a free society▫️How removing faith from culture weakens justice and virtue▫️What Christian educators can do to protect institutional autonomy▫️The dangers of open enrollment and mission drift in Christian colleges▫️Three practical ways to strengthen your institution's religious identity___ Inside the Episode02:02 - Why religious liberty is a founding principle, not a policy issue06:13 - How freedom of faith sustains a just and virtuous society08:02 - What history teaches when religion is removed from culture14:56 - Todd's experience testifying before the Religious Liberty Commission22:12 - Why worldview and theology can never be separated from education26:44 - Three ways Christian colleges unknowingly weaken their own liberty34:28 - A practical first step for every Christian leader___To hear this interview and many more like it, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website, or search for Biblical Higher Ed Talk in your favorite podcast player.___The Biblical Higher Ed Talk podcast is brought to you by The Association of Biblical Higher Ed and is proud to be a part ofThe Higher Ed Marketer Podcast Network.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 23, 2026A Texas judge wins a major legal victory after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings on religious grounds, singer Joy Villa shares how she left Scientology and returned to Jesus, and Jordan Peterson says serious health issues are keeping him from podcasting and public speaking for now. Plus, Forrest Frank turns a Nashville stadium into a worship-filled gathering, a Brazilian homeschooling family is sentenced to prison, Florida's attorney general investigates MLB over alleged anti-Christian bias, and a new U.K. study says marriage itself may play a major role in keeping families together.00:11 Judge awarded $640K after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings01:02 Joy Villa's warning about Scientology, details why she left01:51 Jordan Peterson to release weekly lectures amid ill health02:39 Forrest Frank turns Nashville stadium into worship gathering03:25 Parents sentenced to prison for homeschooling their children04:19 Florida AG launches probe into MLB over religious discrimination05:17 Marriage linked to lower rates of family breakdown, UK study find Subscribe 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 NewsJudge awarded $640K after refusing to officiate same-sex weddings | PoliticsJoy Villa's warning about Scientology, details why she left | PodcastJordan Peterson to release weekly lectures amid ill health | U.S.Forrest Frank turns Nashville stadium into worship gatheringParents sentenced to prison for homeschooling their children | WorldFlorida AG launches probe into MLB over religious discrimination | SportsMarriage linked to lower rates of family breakdown, UK study find | Living 

Show #2691 Show Notes: Matthew 22: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022&version=KJV Matthew 15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2015&version=KJV 50 Issues Christians disagree on: https://abiblecommentary.com/thingschristiansdisagreeon.htm Mark Driscoll on Luciferianism: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2168987257281236 LAN House to House: https://thelibertyactionnetwork.com/event/house-to-house-ohio/ Fritz Zimmerman posts: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=28420593690862469 Religious delusions: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/religious-delusions#causes End Times Delusion: https://learn.openchristian.education/blog/sangwa/end-times-delusion […]

Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. Bishop Robert Barron has long defended religious freedom as a universal human right. As part of his ongoing advocacy—which includes a new book on how to confront persecution against Christians—he has recently completed serving on a presidential religious liberty commission charged with ensuring that people of all faiths can participate fully in society without fear of violence or unjust discrimination. One of the few Catholic ecclesial voices on the commission, his work addressed multiple abiding and practical questions. For example, at the conceptual level, what is religious freedom, and what role should the government play in protecting it? How can we define religious freedom in a way that prevents one religion's exercise of their freedom from infringing upon the freedom of other religions, or on those who claim no religion at all? And at the more concrete level, where, right now, are the greatest threats to religious freedom and what can we do both legislatively and individually to combat them? Here to address these and related questions, and to discuss his experience serving on the presidential commission, is Bishop Robert Barron. Topics Covered 00:00 | Introduction 01:16 | Bishop Barron visits diocesan schools 02:26 | How Bishop Barron came to join the Religious Liberty Commission 04:03 | The makeup of the Religious Liberty Commission 05:00 | Basic structure of the meetings 07:38 | Being a Catholic bishop on the commission 09:51 | The privatization of religion 10:36 | Where does religious liberty originate? 12:36 | The public nature of religious liberty 13:51 | Why religious liberty is the first freedom 15:11 | Is religious liberty just religious license? 16:36 | The role of government in religious liberty 18:00 | Separation of church and state? 22:33 | Principal threats to religious liberty 26:26 | Testimonies shared with the Commission 27:30 | How we move forward 28:18 | The question of religious exemptions 30:53 | Religious liberty and evangelization 32:17 | Listener question: To what extent do denominations matter? 35:07 | Join the Word on Fire Institute Links: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.

This week we celebrate Religious Freedom Week. Religious freedom allows us to live out our faith in public and to serve the good of all. Unfortunately, these freedoms, recognized in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, often come under attack. We have witnessed violence against individuals and houses of worship, defacement of church property and buildings, and vitriol on social media directed at those who proclaim their firmly held beliefs rooted in the Gospel. We must stand strong and be unafraid to bring our faith into the public. But we must do so respectful of others, with compassion and courage, without compromise. May our world leaders and all of us embrace and protect religious freedom and give thanks to all those who sacrificed so that this special gift may be ours.

In episode 227, Dan and Michael chat with Colleen Fitzpatrick and Anna Yonas about their new TRSE article titled, “Reproducing religious hegemony: An analysis of religion in secondary history standards.”

Top headlines for Monday, June 22, 2026Bunnie Xo's split from Jelly Roll, a new AI gospel tool reaching persecuted seekers in Iran, Gallup's latest warning signs on religion's public standing, and Samaritan's Purse opening Ebola treatment centers in Congo as the outbreak worsens.00:11 Bunnie Xo gives her side of story amid separation from Jelly Roll00:53 New AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel01:42 National Cathedral to hold America 250 'interfaith service'02:33 Fewer women, Democrats, young people see religion as a positive03:22 Israelite mansion stone may show evidence of King Hezekiah04:11 University of California sued for mandatory pronoun policy05:06 Samaritan's Purse opens Ebola treatment centers in the DRCSubscribe 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 NewsBunnie Xo gives her side of story amid separation from Jelly Roll | EntertainmentNew AI tool makes it easier for Iranians to access the Gospel | WorldNational Cathedral to hold America 250 'interfaith service' | Church & MinistriesFewer women, Democrats, young people see religion as a positive | U.S.Israelite mansion stone may show evidence of King Hezekiah | WorldUniversity of California sued for mandatory pronoun policy | EducationSamaritan's Purse opens Ebola treatment centers in the DRC | World

God is a perfect Father who loves you right now—not based on your performance, but on His nature. He speaks through Scripture, dreams, others, and that still small voice within. Learn to recognize His voice. He's drawing you closer, not driving you.

This week Dr. Gregg Mays helps us answer the question of why people leave the faith and turn their back on God. Many people find themselves in a faith crisis. They wonder if what they believe is true. Religious doubt does not catch God by surprise.Learning to better handle faith challenges is how we grow into a right relationship with God. Foundation Scripture: John 3:36How can Agape Leaders serve you?  Please find us at:         Website:  http://www.agapeleaders.org/    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/      Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/    Bible Break With Agape Leaders: http://www.agapeleaders.org/daily-devotionTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greggmaysYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pwGet Your Copy of the A Word Wednesday Devotion: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Word+Wednesday+Devotion&ref=nav_bb_sbRead Dr. Mays' book Practical Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20Give to ALCFM: http://www.agapeleaders.org/store/p15/Agape_Leaders_Christian_Fellowship_Ministry_Support.html

A House of Freedom The greatest barriers to spiritual growth are often not hidden truths but familiar assumptions. People can look directly at what God is doing and still miss it because a veil remains over their understanding. Paul tells the Corinthians that the old covenant was glorious, but it was temporary. Moses covered his fading glory with a veil, and that veil now represents the spiritual blindness that keeps people from seeing God clearly. The solution is not more information but an encounter with Christ, because “the veil is taken away” when a person turns to the Lord. True freedom is not the ability to do whatever we want. Paul declares, “where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom,” and that freedom is the ability to see God face to face, know His will, and follow Him. The Spirit does not change the words of Scripture. The Spirit removes the veil from the reader so that the words become life. “The freedom is being able to see God face to face. Knowing his will. Following him.” Religious certainty can become a veil that prevents people from recognizing God when He is standing in front of them. The Pharisees watched Jesus heal a man with a withered hand, yet instead of worshiping they began plotting His death. “The veil was gone. They were still blind.” Their commitment to their framework was stronger than their desire to receive life. The presence of Jesus transforms how people see reality. The disciples gathered behind locked doors in fear after the crucifixion, but the risen Christ entered the room and declared, “Peace be to you.” Their circumstances had not changed, yet their perception changed because they encountered Him. Fear gave way to joy, panic gave way to peace, and they were sent into the world with confidence. A house built by the Spirit becomes a house of freedom. The believers in Antioch gathered to worship, fast, and minister to the Lord. As they focused on serving God rather than themselves, the Holy Spirit spoke with clarity and direction. Freedom is found where people continually bring themselves before Christ, allow Him to remove the veil, and learn to see life, Scripture, and their future through His presence rather than through their assumptions. As you reflect on this message this week, consider the following: The greatest obstacle to seeing God is often not a lack of information but the assumptions you already carry. Where might a veil of familiarity, tradition, fear, or certainty be preventing you from seeing what God is doing right in front of you? Freedom is more than deliverance from problems. Freedom is the ability to know God, hear His voice, and follow Him. Are you seeking God primarily for what He can do for you, or because you desire to know Him face to face? The Holy Spirit speaks most clearly to people who are actively ministering to the Lord. Consider your current posture toward worship, prayer, service, and fellowship. Are you positioning yourself to hear God’s direction, or are you waiting for direction before you engage with Him? The post A House of Freedom appeared first on Revival Life Church Boca Raton, FL.

There are two ways to approach God. One is with our accomplishments. The other is with our need. One is the way of religious pride. The other is the way of gospel humility. Only one makes us right with God.

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Explore the power of aggressive faith and spiritual sight. Discover how two blind men, despite their physical limitations, demonstrated profound faith and understanding of spiritual truths. Through their story, learn about the importance of relying on spiritual senses, the role of testing in strengthening faith, and the impact of persistent belief in the face of adversity.

Explore the power of aggressive faith and spiritual sight. Discover how two blind men, despite their physical limitations, demonstrated profound faith and understanding of spiritual truths. Through their story, learn about the importance of relying on spiritual senses, the role of testing in strengthening faith, and the impact of persistent belief in the face of adversity.

We already reviewed the big movie of the week -- that would be "Toy Story 5" -- so we wanted to tell you about a couple of cool, new indies on this Friday edition of Breakfast All Day: THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD. Hugh Jackman stars in this darkly violent version of the Robin Hood legend. Specifically, he wants no part of it, and would rather live out his final days in peace. Michael Sarnoski's film is beautiful but brutal. Co-starring Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård and Murray Bartlett. In theaters. LEVITICUS. Two young men (Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen) fall in love in a decaying Australian mill town. Religious leaders force them into a conversion therapy that makes them fear an enigmatic, threatening version of each other. Writer-director Adrian Chiarella executes this inspired horror concept extremely well in his feature filmmaking debut. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! This went extra long because there was so much to talk about, including the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" trailer, Amazon dropping Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman movie, Fox buying Roku, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Sphere Las Vegas, and Ben Stiller's New York Knicks documentary. Join us on Fridays at Noon Pacific. Thanks for starting your weekend with us! Christy is offering discount Cameos for Father's Day! Only $20 from now until 10pm Pacific on Sunday. Find out more and book here: https://www.cameo.com/christylemire Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

In today's episode, I spotlight the excellent work being done by Chelsey at Wild Bloom Therapy, a channel dedicated to helping people navigate life after high-demand religions.Chelsey explores the often-overlooked topic of religious trauma and how it can continue to affect people long after they leave a faith tradition. Drawing from both her professional experience as a therapist and her personal experience as a former Mormon mom, she discusses common challenges including anxiety, chronic guilt, people-pleasing, fear-based thinking, difficulty trusting yourself, and nervous system dysregulation.Her channel covers a wide range of topics including:• Religious trauma and recovery• Faith transitions and deconstruction• Healing the nervous system• Mixed-faith marriages and relationships• Motherhood after Mormonism• Rebuilding confidence and self-trust• Emotional healing and personal growthIf you've experienced a difficult faith transition, know someone who has, or simply want to better understand the impact that high-demand religions can have on mental health, I encourage you to check out Chelsey's work.Visit Wild Bloom Therapy:https://www.youtube.com/@WildBloomTherapyIf you enjoy this content, please like, subscribe, and share. It helps more people discover resources that can support healing and growth after religious trauma.#ReligiousTrauma #FaithTransition #ExMormon #Mormonism #Deconstruction #MentalHealth #Therapy #ReligiousRecovery #WildBloomTherapy #PostMormonPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the HBO series Watchmen. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the unexpected revelation thatDr. Manhattan lives in Tulsa inside Cal's skull. For a time it was difficult to distinguish between the good guys and bad guys, but that becomes increasingly clear in this episode.  In our What We're Watching segment, Dave watches two 2018 films, Tau and the cyberpunk thriller Anon, and Wayne continues to enjoy Spider Noir starring Nicolas Cage. In Listener Feedback, Alan in Missouri and Alan in England provide audio feedback, and Cincinnati Joe checks in via email.  Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: 9.5

Top headlines for Friday, June 19, 2026New abortion figures show more than 1.13 million abortions took place in the U.S. in 2025, with telehealth accounting for a growing share; the Episcopal Church moves to redevelop its longtime Manhattan headquarters into affordable housing through a ground lease; and Oregon drops a nearly $90,000 fine against a Christian counselor after a Supreme Court ruling on counseling speech. Also, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces more than $700 million for addiction recovery, mental health and homelessness programs with renewed support for faith-based groups, Vice President J.D. Vance spars with “The View” while promoting his new memoir about returning to faith, and President Donald Trump withdraws support for pastor and congressional candidate Jackson Lahmeyer amid scandal.00:11 Over 1M abortions took place in US last year: report01:02 Episcopal Church seeks to offload Manhattan headquarters01:51 Oregon drops $90K fine for Christian counselor over LGBT debate02:47 HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces $700M more for addiction recovery03:43 JD Vance, 'The View' co-hosts spar over 3 hot topics about Trump04:28 Trump withdraws support for married pastor caught in scandal05:16 Elon Musk's brother says divine voice spoke to him after injurySubscribe 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 NewsOver 1M abortions took place in US last year: report | U.S.Episcopal Church seeks to offload Manhattan headquarters | Church & MinistriesOregon drops $90K fine for Christian counselor over LGBT debate | U.S.HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces $700M more for addiction recovery | PoliticsJD Vance, 'The View' co-hosts spar over 3 hot topics about Trump | U.S.Trump withdraws support for married pastor caught in scandal | PoliticsElon Musk's brother says divine voice spoke to him after injury | U.S.

The Family Is Back! After 30 Years, Gospel Music's Iconic Group Returns With New Music and a Powerful MessageThis week on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, Lin. welcomes Kisha Grandy-Lee and Daylan Collins of the legendary gospel group The Family, formerly known as Kirk Franklin and The Family.After three decades, The Family is making a triumphant return with their highly anticipated new album, Together Forever—and they haven't missed a beat.In Part 1 of this inspiring conversation, Kisha and Daylan share what they've been doing during the past 30 years, how the reunion album came together, and what it's like returning to the gospel music scene in a new era. They also discuss how gospel music has evolved since they first took the world by storm, collaborating with gospel greats including Earnest Pugh, and the exciting new record label partnership with Kerry Douglas and Blacksmoke Worldwide.From cherished memories to new beginnings, this conversation is filled with faith, inspiration, and the enduring power of gospel music.

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – People generally appreciate the positive role religion can play in families, communities, and society. At the same time, they remain cautious about blending religious authority with government power. Americans appear to be rejecting both extremes—the idea that religion should be pushed entirely out of public life and the idea that government should officially...

Can the party the says it believes in freedom of religion also ban people from worshiping how they want? That's exactly the line Texas Republican Party is trying to walk. On this week's Texas Take, host Jeremy Wallace pushes one of the leaders of the anti-Islam push in Texas, Alan Schoolcraft, about his claim this isn't about religion. The Democrat running to lead the biggest county in Texas isn't buying it. Harris County Judge candidate Letitia Plummer, a Muslim, joins the Take for an exclusive interview to explain how the GOP's latest culture war won't distract her from what she says is the real work of dealing with affordability and public safety. "When people are having culture wars, we are bringing hope," Plummer says. Plus, D'rinda Randall, fresh off her victory to become the new chair of the Republican Party of Texas stops by the show for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview to talk about her plan for fixing how the state party operates. And yes, we have elephants peeing and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in more leather than you've ever seen him. Reporters John Moritz and Haajrah Gilani join this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Thursday, June 18, 2026Trump-backed candidates dominate key primaries with one notable loss, Gavin Newsom claims politics behind an FBI probe tied to his wife's nonprofit, Nate Bargatze faces backlash over a White House UFC event, and Texas' Senate race turns sharply personal over faith and “blasphemy.”00:11 3 highlights from Tuesday's primary elections00:53 Gavin Newsom blames FBI probe into wife's nonprofit on Trump01:41 Nate Bargatze faces backlash after White House UFC appearance02:30 Lecrae saw demons laughing in vision of Charlie Kirk's death04:09 Texas Lt. Gov. says Talarico is going to Hell for blasphemy04:58 Former FBI agent questions if weapon involved in scientists death05:56 Texas university to host countywide America 250 church serviceSubscribe 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 News3 highlights from Tuesday's primary elections | PoliticsGavin Newsom blames FBI probe into wife's nonprofit on Trump | PoliticsNate Bargatze faces backlash after White House UFC appearance | EntertainmentLecrae saw demons laughing in vision of Charlie Kirk's death | EntertainmentTexas Lt. Gov. says Talarico is going to Hell for blasphemy | PoliticsFormer FBI agent questions if weapon involved in scientists death | U.S.Texas university to host countywide America 250 church service | Education

News and Updates: Religious Exemption from AI at Work: A North Carolina software engineer secured a faith-based workplace exemption from using AI, citing her Unitarian Universalist beliefs. Employment lawyers warn Pope Leo's encyclical could trigger a wave of similar requests, and employers who dismiss them risk Title VII discrimination lawsuits. Estonia Gives Students ChatGPT: Estonia distributed free, customized ChatGPT accounts to nearly 20,000 high school students, using a Socratic version that refuses to complete homework for them. Stanford and OpenAI are measuring the cognitive impact, with early results expected later this year. Amazon AI Shopping Search: Amazon's updated app now generates AI images of clothing and home goods as you describe them in the search bar, helping users find real products that match what they're envisioning — similar to a feature Google launched in AI Mode last year. Anthropic Engineers Inside the NSA: The Financial Times reported Anthropic embedded roughly six engineers inside the NSA to deploy its Mythos cyber model for offensive operations — the same model it calls too dangerous to release publicly — while simultaneously suing the Pentagon over military use of its other AI models. Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: OpenClaw stole the show with a live demo proving new Microsoft Execution Container guardrails successfully blocked an AI agent from deleting user files. Microsoft unveiled an agent-first PC vision called Project Solara, with Jensen Huang declaring the PC has evolved from a personal computer to a personal AI. Microsoft MAI Models Disappoint: Microsoft launched four new in-house AI models at Build 2026 — covering reasoning, image generation, transcription, and voice — but independent testing found none outperform competitors, with Claude and Gemini still leading across every category tested.

Religious leaders loved to make theater out of their prayers. The show nauseated Jesus. In Matthew 6:6 he said, “When...

Welcome back to The Alchemist's Inkwell: Woo Woo Edition — where we read spiritual Reddit AITA stories and ask the important questions: are they actually wrong, or is everyone just being weird?This week, we're talking about Catholic school, ghost conversations with kids, spiritual therapy, shamanic astrology buzzwords, religious trauma, Amazon ghost-hunting kits, and one husband who apparently wants to become an exorcist.Because being open-minded does not mean believing everything.And being spiritual does not mean letting people manipulate you with “faith,” “intuition,” or a ghost-hunting kit they bought online.In this episode:We react to a parent worried about supernatural talk around her kids.We unpack whether a spiritual therapist's approach feels grounded or like a pile of buzzwords.We talk about religious trauma, relationships, exorcism, and what happens when spirituality crosses a boundary.And yes — some opinions are just wrong.CHAPTERS:00:00 Hook Preview00:30 Welcome to Woo Woo Edition01:24 Spiritual Reddit AITA as an intuition exercise02:08 Catholic school, ghosts, and family dynamics04:51 Is the free babysitting worth protecting?06:27 Religious shame culture and fear of other beliefs07:35 If your belief system is strong, questions shouldn't destroy it09:20 Wanting approval from religious institutions10:45 Was the parent actually looking for a reason to criticize?11:43 “Holy walnut” and Hermes the hamster12:08 Spiritual therapy, astrology, and mental health14:45 Therapy is personal — and fit matters15:39 Choosing a therapist you can actually trust16:06 Spiritual buzzwords and professional red flags17:40 Is the friend projecting?18:31 Finding therapists who are spiritually open but still grounded19:36 The ethics problem with spiritual credentials20:04 What kind of shaman are we talking about?21:34 Lineage, closed practices, and spiritual accountability22:25 The Amazon exorcist husband story24:46 Religious trauma and changing relationship dynamics26:40 Why unsupported exorcism is a serious boundary problem27:40 Trust, communication, and respect in relationships28:51 Is this faith, manipulation, or something more concerning?29:58 Everyone gets to have opinions — but not all opinions are harmless30:47 Some opinions are just wrong31:48 Go make some magicYouTube⁠ (and ⁠Instagram⁠ Live)!Connect with us across the internet + IRL!

Top headlines for Wednesday, June 17, 2026A foiled terror plot targeting a White House event, a New Zealand church's transgender-affirming billboard sparking backlash, and German soccer star Felix Nmecha giving glory to God after his first World Cup goal. Plus, MLB warns Giants players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps, Jelly Roll files for divorce, and a Texas county refuses to remove a Ten Commandments monument outside its courthouse.00:11 Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer admits texting other woman00:57 Terror plot targeting White House foiled ahead of UFC event01:49 New Zealand church erects trans billboard to protest gender bill02:34 Felix Nmecha delivers his first FIFA World Cup goal to God03:21 MLB warns Giants players for Bible verses on pride night hats04:13 Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo divorce, moving truck seen outside home04:59 Texas county rebuffs FFRF's demands to remove Ten CommandmentsSubscribe 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 Jackson Lahmeyer admits texting other woman | PoliticsTerror plot targeting White House foiled ahead of UFC event | PoliticsNew Zealand church erects trans billboard to protest gender bill | WorldFelix Nmecha delivers his first FIFA World Cup goal to God | SportsMLB warns Giants players for Bible verses on pride night hats | SportsJelly Roll, Bunnie Xo divorce, moving truck seen outside home | EntertainmentTexas county rebuffs FFRF's demands to remove Ten Commandments | Politics

Scoot talks about several San Francisco Giants players receiving verbal warnings from Major League Baseball for writing religious Bible verses on their Pride Night hats during a game. Jaclyn Hotard, President of St. John the Baptist Parish, to give the latest on Tropical Storm Arthur preparations.

Join Pastor Kent Christmas in this enlightening video as he explores the concept of peace, a universal yearning in today's turbulent world. Through a spiritual lens, Pastor Christmas discusses how true peace is not found in worldly possessions or circumstances but through faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Delve into biblical insights and discover how to find lasting peace in your life, regardless of external challenges. This video provides an inspiring message of hope and reassurance for those seeking tranquility and spiritual fulfillment.

Lead Pastor continues the Loving Like Jesus series with a message titled Loving The Rebellious & Religious. 

Send us Fan MailRandall Balmer joins me for remarks about why he believes America is not a Christian nation and why separation of church and state is the American way. This is the topic of chapter 6 in my new book The Christian Past That Wasn't. In the book, I cover the topics in this segment as well as the Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists, The Church of the Holy Trinity v. the United States, and the views of James Madison. Christian nationalists have significantly distorted the history in this area to reframe and redefine separation of church and state. I go to the primary sources to show readers what the framers said about this important principle. To purchase or learn more about The Christian Past That Wasn't, go to www.christianpast.com.Written, produced, and hosted by Warren ThrockmortonMusic provided by Roman Candle, Jonathan Swaim, and Netop.For a playlist of music used on the podcast, see this link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jP94UmS5sCwoB4Ex3ini9?si=0C7Woza2QRaKrIsvvJ_l7g

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 16, 2026President Donald Trump announces a deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a new report finds anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe surged in May with dozens of attacks across 11 countries, and Chinese authorities are accused of raiding an unregistered church service and detaining pastors, members, and children. Also, a Louisiana father faces felony charges after allegedly giving abortion drugs to his pregnant teenage daughter without her consent, UFC fighter Mauricio Ruffy shares the Gospel after a first-round knockout victory, the Supreme Court declines to hear a pro-life student group's free-speech case, and Tim Tebow warns parents that smartphones are becoming an entry point for online predators targeting children.00:11 Trump announces Iran deal, reopening of Hormuz Strait00:58  Hate crimes against Christians surge in Europe: report01:48 CCP rounds up pastors, children in house church crackdown: report02:39 Man accused of secretly giving abortion drug to pregnant daughter03:29 Mauricio Ruffy declares Jesus as Lord after UFC victory04:15 Supreme Court won't overturn punishment of pro-life student org05:07 Tim Tebow warns online predators are finding ‘evil' new tacticsSubscribe 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 NewsTrump announces Iran deal, reopening of Hormuz Strait | WorldHate crimes against Christians surge in Europe: report | WorldCCP rounds up pastors, children in house church crackdown: report | WorldMan accused of secretly giving abortion drug to pregnant daughter | U.S.Mauricio Ruffy declares Jesus as Lord after UFC victory | SportsSupreme Court won't overturn punishment of pro-life student org | PoliticsTim Tebow warns online predators are finding ‘evil' new tactics | U.S.

Buy "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning" https://a.co/d/07XCGnDs _______ Glen Scrivener of Speak Life UK joins me to discuss what's happening in the UK and if it matches the "vibe shift" on religion and Christianity in America. https://321.speaklife.org.uk/ Find out more about Goodmakers at  www.goodmakers.co

Support for the death penalty is going down in America. But is this a sign of moral progress or moral decay? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes debate this question with political theologian and ethicist Dr. J. Daryl Charles.  References and resources American support  for the death penality going down: https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/facts-and-research/religious-statements/opinion-polls-death-penalty-support-and-religion? Religious-secular divide on the death penalty: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/06/15/unlike-other-u-s-religious-groups-most-atheists-and-agnostics-oppose-the-death-penalty/ Dr. J. Daryl Charles Recommended Resources J. Daryl Charles, van den Haag, Ernest, “On Deterrence and the Death Penalty.” Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology and Police Science 60, no. 2 (1969): 141-47. idem, “The Ultimate Punishment: A Defense”; accessible at the PBS “Frontline” website. idem and John P. Conrad, The Death Penalty: A Debate. New York: Plenum Press, 1983. J. Budziszewski, “Capital Punishment: The Case for Justice.” First Things (August 2004); accessible the First Things website J. Daryl Charles, “Outrageous Atrocity or Moral Imperative?: The Ethics of Capital Punishment.” Studies in Christian Ethics 6, no. 3 (Fall 1993): 1-14. idem, “Crime, the Christian, and Capital Justice.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 38, no. 3 (1995): 429-41. idem, “Toward Restoring a Good Marriage: Reflections on the Contemporary Divorce of Love and Justice and Its Cultural Implications.” Journal of Church and State 55, no. 2 (2013): 367-83. idem, “Capital Crime and Punishment: Reflections on Violating Human Sanctity.” Touchstone (September 2002): 29-35. idem, “Lethal Rejection: Is Capital Punishment Barbaric, Uncivilized and Always Wrong?” Touchstone (September 2016): 30-36. idem, “Capital Crimes and Capital Punishment.” Public Discourse (March 14, 2023); accessible at the Public Discourse website idem, “Capital Crimes and Punishment.” Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy (September 22, 2025); accessible at the Providence website Websites The Overthinkers: theoverthinkers.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmes Dr. J. Daryl Charles: https://crcd.net/fellow/j-daryl-charles-phd/  

2026-06-15 | UPDATES #215 | EMPIRE OF SAVAGES: The Pechersk Lavra Burns, Five Kharkiv Rescuers Die in a Double-Tap, the Largest Ukrainian Costume Collection in History Is Incinerated — and the West Watches Russia Cross the Final Threshold of Cultural Erasure in a Single Night. Who dares still invoke Great Russia culture, when it's whole economy, industry, working population and military is single-mindedly focused on one thing – the attempted erasure of Ukraine and its culture. ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES:Kyiv Independent — "Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra burns as large-scale Russian strikes kill 5, injure 29 in capital" (15 June 2026) Türkiye Today — "Russian attack sets fire to Ukraine's holiest UNESCO-listed site, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra" (15 June 2026) NPR / Associated Press — "Russian attack sets fire to religious site in Kyiv, kills 5 in Kharkiv" (15 June 2026) NBC News — "Russian attacks fuel blaze at Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine monastery" (15 June 2026) UNITED24 Media — "Massive Russian Strike on Kyiv At Least Kills Five, Injures Dozens, Ignites Fire at Historic Pechersk Lavra Monastery" (15 June 2026) UNITED24 Media — "Five Ukrainian First Responders Killed in Russian Double-Tap Strike on Kharkiv" (15 June 2026) CNN — "Ukraine's historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery set on fire following major Russian attack" (15 June 2026) Al Jazeera — "Russian attacks in Ukraine kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral" (15 June 2026)AP via WSB Radio — "Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills rescuers in Kharkiv" (15 June 2026) Ukrainska Pravda English — "Large fire at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra extinguished, Mystetskyi Arsenal still burning" (15 June 2026)Ukrainska Pravda English — "Fire breaks out at Mystetskyi Arsenal art museum following Russian attack" (15 June 2026) NV / The New Voice of Ukraine — "Mass Russian drone strike damages National Mystetskyi Arsenal complex in Kyiv" (15 June 2026) Kyiv Post — "681 Aerial Weapons: Russia Hits Kyiv, Leaving 4 Dead, Kills 5 Rescuers in Kharkiv Double Strike" (15 June 2026) Interfax Ukraine — "Zelenskyy: Targeted Russia attack on Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal area confirmed" (15 June 2026) UNN (Ukrainian News Network) — "Fire extinguished on the roof of a church in the Lavra after a Russian attack; aviation deployed" (15 June 2026)Yahoo News / Ukrinform archive — "Kyiv's Caves Monastery damaged in Russian attack" (January 2024 historical context) EU Today — "Russia's Strike on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Turns Ukraine's Air War Into Europe's Heritage Test" (15 June 2026) ----------

Discover the profound spiritual lesson hidden in the viral 2015 dress debate that divided the internet. This message explores the crucial difference between biblical truth, personal convictions, and opinions, and why understanding these distinctions is essential for healthy Christian living and relationships. Learn from Jesus's encounter with religious leaders in Mark chapter 2, where Pharisees and John's disciples criticized Him for not fasting according to their traditions. Explore how Jesus responded with powerful analogies about wedding celebrations, patches on old garments, and new wine in old wineskins to reveal a transformative truth about His mission. This teaching addresses common misconceptions about Christianity, including the tendency to judge other believers based on personal convictions and the mistake of trying to add Jesus to an existing lifestyle rather than embracing complete transformation. Discover why Jesus didn't come to patch up your old life but to give you an entirely new one. Key topics covered include understanding biblical truth versus personal conviction, avoiding the trap of mandating personal preferences on others, recognizing Jesus as the Bridegroom and Messiah, and embracing genuine spiritual transformation rather than religious performance. Perfect for anyone struggling with legalistic thinking, judgmental attitudes toward other believers, or confusion about what it means to truly follow Christ. This message will challenge you to examine whether you're treating Jesus as a life improvement or allowing Him to give you completely new life. Whether you're a new believer, longtime Christian, or someone exploring faith, this biblical teaching offers practical insights for authentic spiritual growth and healthier relationships within the Christian community.

Romans 8 opens with one of the most powerful declarations in Scripture: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Gary Wilkerson preached a message about freedom from condemnation, freedom from self-effort, and freedom from the exhausting cycle of feeling “in and out” with God. Many believers wrestle with the thought that they are in the Spirit when they are doing well, but back in the flesh when they stumble, struggle, or feel weak. Romans 8 gives us a better word. Gary reminded students that the law of the Spirit of life has set us free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. The flesh could not save us. Trying harder could not save us. Religious effort, stronger promises, and moral performance could not deliver us. “For God” did what the law could not do by sending His own Son. “This is true all the time,” Gary said of the promise of no condemnation. He also declared, “You, however, are not in the flesh, but you're in the Spirit.” This message teaches that Jesus not only removes our sin, but gives us His righteousness. He changes the operating system of our lives. In Christ, we are not living in and out, up and down, condemned one day and accepted the next. We belong to Him. His Spirit dwells in us. His life is at work in us. The application is simple and powerful: stop trying to do in your own strength what only Jesus can do. Believe that there is no condemnation in Christ. Set your mind on the Spirit. Trust the righteousness Jesus has placed within you, and walk in the life and peace He has already won.

This week in our All Sufficient series, Pastor John Durham preached from Romans 2, reminding us that both the rebellious and the religious are equally in need of God's grace. He challenged us to stop comparing ourselves to others and defending our own sin, recognizing that salvation is not found in religious knowledge or performance, but in the righteousness of Christ alone.

Danya Ruttenberg is a rabbi, writer, and activist who has been on the front-lines fighting for reproductive justice, through Jewish lenses, for many years. She joins Lex and Rena Yehuda for a conversation about abortion, the framework of bodily  autonomy, and how we might best conceptualize what it means to relate to these issues Jewishly. This episode is the 4th in an ongoing mini-series of Judaism Unbound episodes exploring Judaism through the framework of bodily autonomy. Access full shownotes for this episode via this link. If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here! --------------Apply for the UnYeshiva's Certificate Program for Unbound Judaism by heading to www.judaismunbound.com/certificate! The final deadline to submit your application is June 14th.

Story of the Week (DR):SuperBroIpoDystopia: Some key facts: MMa record-breaking $135 per share with$1.8T valuationTo make that math make sense, analysts estimate the company needs to grow its sales by 50% every single year for the next decadeSpaceX lost $4.9B last yearWall Street is Being Treated Like Order-Takers: Musk pre-set the IPO price strictly at $135 and dictating exactly which investors got allocations. This forced major investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to act as glorified order-takers without even knowing their exact compensation beforehandSaudi Aramco $1.7T; Alibaba: $237B; Facebook $118BNasdaq aggressively pushed through "fast-entry" rule changes specifically to allow mega-caps like SpaceX to bypass the traditional year of seasoning and enter the Nasdaq-100 in just 15 trading days. This forces passive index funds to buy in blindly to avoid tracking errorsMeme stocker bros: $100B in share orders30% of $75B offering is earmarked for individual retail investors. This effectively shifts late-stage, hyper-inflated valuation risk away from institutions and onto the public.BlackRock $5BInstitutional investors admitted that when they bought into SpaceX privately, they were given high-level revenue figures but were denied a copy of the actual balance sheet—an unprecedented lack of transparency for a company raising tens of billionsUniversity of Washington more than 10% of its $17B in assetsUNC about 10%SpaceX will make $75B in proceedsSaudi Aramco $26B; Alibaba $22BElon Musk's Absolute Voting Tyranny (80% of voting power)personal net worth has officially skyrocketed past $1.1TSpaceX's foundational scale was built on the back of the American public, securing over $20 billion in U.S. federal government contracts to fund its rocket developmentAntonio Gracias: personally lent Musk $1M to keep him afloat; his PE firm Valor gave $76MThat $1M lifeline and early institutional backing from 2008 have compounded into what analysts are calling the most lucrative return on a personal favor in business history.The Second-Largest Shareholder: Through various Valor entities, Gracias controls roughly 7.3% of SpaceX's Class A stock (more than 500 million shares)Gracias's stake is officially worth anywhere from $91B to over $140BThis single corporate listing instantly catapults Gracias into the ranks of the world's 50 richest people.The big party: combined valuation of $3.6TAnthropic ($965B) filed confidentially on June 1OpenAI ($1T) filed confidentially on June 8"We have not decided on timing yet; it may be a while because there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company. But it's a complicated set of tradeoffs, and this gives us the option to go public sooner if that ends up being best."What does it all amount to? 4 horrible objectives:Funding a Sci-Fi Passion Project with Public CashBecoming the Pentagon's Irreplaceable War MachineForget the folksy narrative that Starlink is just for connecting rural schools or isolated communities: SpaceX is systematically turning itself into the ultimate military contractorProject Starshield: Those satellites are the foundation for a highly classified, militarized version of the network designed for government surveillance, secure communications, and real-time battlefield tracking.Too Big to Regulate: By launching the vast majority of the world's payloads and controlling the dominant orbital communications network, SpaceX is making the U.S. military entirely dependent on its hardware. The ultimate point is to become so deeply embedded in national defense that the government can never afford to regulate, penalize, or dismantle Musk's empireAn Orbital Real Estate Land GrabBuilding a Borderless, Lawless EmpireSpaceX is attempting to build a tech infrastructure that exists entirely outside the jurisdiction of EarthUltimately, SpaceX isn't trying to save humanity from a dying Earth; it's trying to ensure that whoever controls Earth's future has to pay rent to Elon MuskIran threatens Elon Musk's companies in Middle East: Iranian state mediaAll of Elon Musk's companies in the Middle East are military targets for Iran as it retaliates against the U.S., Iranian state media outlet Fars reported.The targets include a regional Starlink ground station, according to Fars.Sen. Warren calls on SEC to delay SpaceX IPO, flagging concerns about valuation and governanceThe letter to the heads of the Nasdaq, S&P Dow Jones Indices, FTSE Russell and Morningstar Indexes sent on Thursday asked the companies whether they had made or considered rule changes based on lobbying from Elon Musk, other SpaceX officials or officials from OpenAI or Anthropic, and asked for any communications between the companies and the indexesLSEG, which owns the FTSE Russell, and Nasdaq declined to comment. Morningstar did not respond to a request from CNBC for comment.S&P Dow Jones Indices didn't comment on the letter, but the company noted it had decided not to change its rules regarding indexes: “S&P DJI determined that exceptions to these requirements should not be granted solely based on market capitalization,” it said in a statement to CNBC. “The decision not to adopt the proposed exceptions preserves core index principles by maintaining consistent application of these key requirements.”Democrats ask Goldman Sachs CEO why he's keeping lawyer who said she'd resign over ties to EpsteinGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon is facing new scrutiny from congressional Democrats over his reported effort to retain the bank's top lawyer months after she said she would resign over revelations about her ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey EpsteinIn a letter sent Wednesday:U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeRepresentative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services on the House Oversight Committee“Ruemmler ‘educated (Epstein) on how the law differentiates between underage victims of sex crimes and adult prostitutes…'”In February, Ruemmler announced her resignation from Goldman Sachs, effective June 30, 2026: “At the time, you stated that you “reluctantly” accepted Ruemmler's resignation. While Goldman Sachs has declined to comment on this matter, new reporting suggests that you ‘pressed' her to reconsider her resignation and instead move to a new position within the firm.”Teardown of Trump Phone Reveals Incredibly Embarrassing SecretA recent teardown by repair company iFixit confirmed that the T1 is an almost entirely unmodified HTC U24 Pro, a two-year-old and mid-tier Android phone, with a cheap coat of gold colorationTrump is selling an entirely Chinese smartphone, despite waging an economic war against the country.Apart from minuscule changes to the speaker grille and a lengthened flex cable, iFixit concluded that “everything is the same, except the pattern of holes in the case.”Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Google and Meta denied new trial in youth social media addiction caseMM: In the United States, Solar Energy is Outpacing Coal for the First Time EverAssholiest of the Week - SPEED ROUND (MM):BP's useless, reactionary board of directors: BP drops net zero division in wake of boardroom turmoil; BP's new CEO Meg O'Neill rips up the energy giant's playbook—and the ‘green' era with it - 10Ryanair blowhard CEO Michael O'Leary: Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children - 5EV killing GM and Mary Barra: GM is pivoting its battery expertise toward powering AI data centers and the grid - 10Every company that fired employees and replaced them with AI: Unfortunate Company Accidentally Blows Half a Billion Dollars on Claude in One Month; AI sticker shock hits corporate America - 10Everything out of Alex Karp's fat mouth: Palantir CEO Alex Karp says executives who brag about their AI cuts might as well ‘sign up for the Bernie Sanders manifesto'; Palantir CEO says AI companies 'don't understand how unlikeable they are'; - 10Sorry Liz, this is investors job: Sen. Warren calls on SEC to delay SpaceX IPO, flagging concerns about valuation and governance - 0Every investor in SpaceX IPO: Franklin Templeton to participate in SpaceX IPO, CEO Johnson tells CNBC; SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says; Wall Street's undignified SpaceX mania; SpaceX's president hints at a Tesla merger: 'That might make Elon's life a little easier' - 10Billionaires: Billionaires' Billions Are Increasing Faster Than Ever - 10Beef (not Ebola): Elon Musk Faces Backlash as a Horrific Texas Screwworm Outbreak Follows Brutal DOGE Budget Cuts - 10Mark: Meta Furious Over Bombshell Smart Glasses Revelation“Last week, Wired reported that Meta discreetly moved to infuse facial recognition tech into its popular smart glasses, as evidenced by a piece of code discovered in the Meta AI app by the magazine's journalists.” - 10Headliniest of the WeekDR: UBS CEO [Sergio] Ermotti hopes to step down before 2030MM: You Can Now Get a Religious Exemption From Using AI at Work“The funniest possible outcome of the AI mandate era is about to be HR departments discovering that ‘sincerely held religious belief' under Title VII has a much lower bar than they assumed, and Pope Leo handed every Catholic employee a written excuse,” tweeted San Francisco-based startup founder Corey Quinn. (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination and retaliation based on race, color, national origin, religion, and sex.)MM: Furious Judge Cancels Entire Trial After Finding Out Lawyers on Both Sides Used AIWho Won the Week?DR: HTC U24 Pro, a two-year-old and mid-tier Android phone. Or maybe it was the cheap gold paint?MM: Everyone religious - what CAN'T you opt out of using a religious exemption? PredictionsDR: Attacking dictator-run companies (i.e., Iran/Tesla) starts to enter the realm of normalcyMM: Atheists adopt a religion to opt out of tech bro oligarchies

Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)1923 SCOTUS

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Self-proclaimed OCDiva Jane Beeson joins me today to talk about experiencing religious OCD inside Mormonism. We discuss the ways Mormonism fueled the OCD fire, as well as the beliefs, language, and values she's had to unpack since leaving the church and beginning her OCD recovery journey. You can find Jane on Instagram, TikTok and Spotify. Reclaim your faith with NOCD. Book a free 15 minute call here to get started. Use code HAYLEY20 for 20% off your order at Earlybird. Join the Girlscamp: Unplugged account at https://www.patreon.com/c/Girlscamp For more Girlscamp content follow along on Instagram @girlscamppodcast & TikTok @hayleyrawle. For ad inquiries please email girlscamp@saucemediagroup.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bridget Toomey outlines Abdul Malik al-Houthi's expansive vision, which includes seizing contested Saudi territory and holy cities. Emboldened by Red Sea disruptions, the Houthis seek to expand their religious and political influence globally. (5)1958 yemen