Podcasts about Repentance

You've Got One Job: Stay Connected to Jesus There are a thousand things competing for your attention every day. Your career. Your marriage. Your kids. Your health. Your finances. Your goals. Your phone. Even your ministry. But according to Jesus, there's one thing you absolutely cannot neglect: Your connection with him. In John 15, Jesus gives one of the simplest and most powerful pictures of the Christian life: "I am the vine; you are the branches." In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob explores why successful people can be especially vulnerable to spiritual self-reliance, why God sometimes prunes the people he loves, and how someone can look spiritually alive on the outside while slowly drying up inside. And it all comes down to one simple phrase: You've got one job: remain. Are You Plugged In? Rob rents out his former home in Tucson, Arizona. Every so often, a guest sends him a message: "The hot tub isn't working." "The jets won't turn on." "It's not getting hot." "We've pushed every button." Rob usually responds with one question: "Is it plugged in?" A few minutes of silence. Then: "Never mind." Nothing was wrong with the hot tub. Nothing was wrong with the heater. Nothing was wrong with the jets. It simply wasn't connected to its source of power. And that can describe our spiritual lives. We push buttons. We try harder. Work more. Make more money. Improve our marriages. Fix our kids. Grow our ministries. Accomplish another goal. But Jesus asks a more fundamental question: Are you connected to me? You can be incredibly busy and spiritually disconnected. You can even be busy doing things for Jesus while becoming disconnected from Jesus. 1. Let the Gardener Prune You Jesus says: "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener." — John 15:1 Then he says something surprising: Every branch that bears fruit, God prunes so that it can become even more fruitful. God prunes fruitful people. We sometimes assume that if we're following God, everything should start going our way. Jesus says otherwise. Sometimes following God means getting cut. A door closes. A relationship doesn't work out. Something you desperately wanted doesn't happen. God's Word exposes pride, selfishness, greed, impurity or your need for control. But there's a huge difference between destruction and pruning. Destruction has no future in mind. Pruning is all about the future. Instead of immediately asking, "What's gone wrong?" try asking: "God, what are you trying to cut out of me?" And: "What are you trying to grow in me?" Don't waste your pruning. Let the Gardener work. 2. You've Got One Job: Remain This is the heart of John 15. Jesus repeatedly says: Remain. Stay connected. Stay close. Make your home in me. Don't drift away. A branch doesn't wake up thinking: "How am I going to manufacture grapes today?" It doesn't hustle. It doesn't compare itself with the branch next to it. It doesn't create a five-step productivity plan. It remains connected to the vine. Life flows from the vine into the branch. Eventually, fruit appears. Sometimes we make Christianity far more complicated than Jesus did: Try harder. Do more. Be better. Achieve more. Jesus says: Remain in me. Christianity isn't merely believing facts about Jesus. It's Christ living in you and through you. It's dependence. Relationship. Connection. You Can Look Alive While Drying Up Inside Here's the sobering part. When you cut a branch off a tree, it doesn't immediately look dead. For a while, the leaves remain green. Put it beside a connected branch and you may not even see a difference. But something fundamental has already happened. It has been disconnected from its source of life. The same thing can happen spiritually. You can still: Go to church. Sing the songs. Know your Bible. Lead a small group. Preach sermons. Have decades of Christian experience. You can look green on the outside while slowly drying up inside. Jesus isn't asking: "Were you connected to me once?" He's asking: "Are you remaining in me now?" Don't live off your baptism. Don't live off what you did ten years ago. Don't live off last year's faith. Ask: How is my relationship with Jesus today? 3. Connected People Bear Fruit Jesus says: "If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit." Notice the order. Jesus doesn't say: "Produce enough fruit, then I'll accept you." He says: Remain—and fruit will come. Connection comes before production. Roots come before fruit. What does that fruit look like? Changed character. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Repentance. Real connection produces real change. Obedience. Jesus changes how we handle our marriages, money, time, sexuality, forgiveness, service and gifts. And finally: Spiritual impact. Fruit reproduces. Spiritually fruitful people help other people find Jesus. We share our faith. Love people. Serve. Study the Bible with people. Help people become disciples. Multiply disciples, leaders and churches. And ultimately, the fruit points back to the vine. It isn't: "Look how impressive I am." It's: "Look what God can do." So, Are You Plugged In? Your marriage matters. Your family matters. Your career matters. Your finances matter. Your health matters. Your ministry matters. Your goals matter. But there's one thing you cannot neglect: Your connection with Jesus. So ask yourself: Am I plugged in? Remember the three lessons of John 15: 1. Let the Gardener prune you. 2. You've got one job: remain. 3. Connected people bear fruit. When you're successful—remain. When you're struggling—remain. When God is pruning you—remain. When life gets busy—remain. When you're discouraged—remain. When everything is going wonderfully—remain. The branch has one job. Remain. And Jesus promises: "If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit." Make this life count.

In Day 197, the final lesson of Orchot Tzaddikim, The Ways of the Righteous, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe brings the entire journey to its culmination. The author returns to the idea that the human being is an Olam Katan—a miniature world. The wonders of creation, both physical and spiritual, are reflected within the human being, and the soul itself reflects, in an infinitely limited way, attributes that point us toward the Creator. Just as the soul fills the body, sustains it, outlives it, sees without being seen, remains pure, and does not sleep, so Hashem fills, sustains, transcends, sees, and governs His universe.This realization should lead not to pride, but to humility, awe, gratitude, and responsibility. Rabbi Wolbe urges us to contemplate the extraordinary design of the human body—from our eyes and ears to our breath, bones, skin, and countless systems—and ask: Who gave me all of this? The more deeply we appreciate how much Hashem has invested in us, the more we understand that our lives carry purpose and obligation. Yirat Shamayim is not despair or fearfulness; it is the awareness that we have been entrusted with something extraordinarily precious.The entire book ultimately comes down to the words of Kohelet: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole of man.” After studying humility, arrogance, love, hatred, mercy, cruelty, happiness, jealousy, worry, repentance, Torah, and countless other middot, the final challenge is internal. It is no longer simply about how we appear to others, but about the private relationship between the individual and Hashem: Do I truly fear God? Is my relationship with Hashem where it should be? Inspiration must become action. Torah must change us.The conclusion takes on additional meaning as Rabbi Wolbe notes that the class coincides with his Hebrew birthday. He offers a heartfelt blessing to the TORCH community for health, happiness, gratitude, spiritual growth, and a genuine relationship with Hashem. He encourages each listener to view every new year of life as another opportunity to recommit to service, growth, and appreciation for the gift of another day.And, fittingly, the journey does not truly end. Rabbi Wolbe immediately opens Shaar HaBitachon, the Gate of Trust in God, from Chovot HaLevavot. The message is clear: when Torah learning concludes, we begin again. Bitachon means learning to release our illusion of control and place our reliance entirely in Hashem—like a child resting securely in the arms of a loving parent. The completion of Orchot Tzaddikim therefore becomes the beginning of the next spiritual journey._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 23, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 2, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #FearOfHeaven, #YiratShamayim,  #HumanBody, #Creation, #Microcosm, #Wonder, #BodyAndSoul, #MiraclesEverywhere  ★ Support this podcast ★

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We can easily find ourselves bound to certain sins until God breaks us of it, causing us to repent and change our ways. God can give us the power to overcome sin, but we have to first be broken so the He can change us and help us move forward.

In this month's Kingdom Leadership Podcast, Pastor Fred Hartley gives a teaching to Pastors on the topic of repentance. If you listen closely, you can hear God's people saying, “Lead me in repentance. Please, won't someone lead me in repentance?”How to Lead in Repentance1. Repent. Lead by example. Phil 3:72. Lead with humility, gentleness, grace, and kindness. Rom 2:43. Create safe places for repentance. 2 Cor 7:104. Develop a culture of repentance. Acts 3:19-205. Call for repentance, and go first. Matt 3:26. Linger in repentance. 1 Pet 5:67. Celebrate repentance. Jesus celebrated repentance. Luke 15:7

What if “the other side” doesn't look anything like you thought it would?This week, Joe L and Lauren Barnes turn the tables and interview Rita about hearing God, prophetic words, obedience, suffering, spiritual comparison, and the story behind her upcoming record, The Other Side.Rita opens up about the danger of speaking too quickly when you believe God has said something—but also the cost of staying silent because you're afraid of getting it wrong. Together, they wrestle with why Christians can become obsessed with someone else's “oil,” whether we sometimes romanticize the wilderness, and why following Jesus was never a promise that life would become easy.Sometimes the other side isn't a change in circumstances. Sometimes it's discovering that Jesus is still Jesus in the middle of them.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Intro01:14 Welcome + Turning the Tables on Rita05:10 How Rita, Joel & Lauren Met07:19 The Prophetic Word That Changed Their Story12:06 From Friendship to Family14:12 Finding the Courage to Hear & Obey God16:40 The Missionary, the Car & the Cost of Hesitation23:15 What Happens When People Don't Obey?26:33 When It Feels Like God Didn't Show Up27:40 From Fed by Ravens to The Other Side30:17 The Other Side Is a Mindset Shift32:53 Are We Selling the Wrong Gospel?35:15 The Unseen Battles Behind the “Oil”36:48 Recognizing Jesus in the Distance40:09 Revival, Repentance & the Wilderness42:53 Don't Chase the Wilderness for the Oil47:22 You Don't Know What Their Calling Cost48:16 Stop Comparing Your Calling to Someone Else's51:22 What Are You Actually Called to Carry?53:26 Find Your Own Fragrance55:55 The Light at the End of the Tunnel1:00:32 Can You Be Disappointed and Still Be Faithful?1:02:40 What Does Contentment Really Mean?1:04:44 The Story Behind “The Other Side”1:06:25 What the New Record Will Sound Like1:08:19 “I Just Want to Know Him More”If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Tim Kurth to discuss his new book, Principles for Good Order: Creating Organizational Harmony Through Effective Governance, which adapts John Carver's Policy Governance model for Lutheran congregations, schools, and ministry organizations. Drawing on decades of service as a Lutheran school teacher, DCE, and leader at the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, Tim explains why well-meaning board members so often stumble, how executive limitations can actually free pastors to lead, and how confession and absolution can shape the way boards and pastors work together — and he shares why he sees great hope in the next generation of Lutheran leaders.Get your copy of Principles for Good Order at cph.org/goodorder. Episode Timestamps0:00 — Introduction & Welcoming Tim Kurth2:00 — Why Good Order Matters for Lutheran Organizations4:00 — Why Good People Struggle in the Boardroom6:00 — The Sunday School Space Expert: A Lesson in Board Boundaries7:45 — The Pastor, the Food Pantry, and the Power of a Board10:00 — The Board as Servant Leader of the Voters13:00 — Why Policies Need to Be Written Down14:00 — The Three Lanes: Voters, Board, and Pastor17:30 — Right-Hand and Left-Hand Kingdom Responsibilities19:30 — Executive Limitations: Why “Shall Not” Can Be Freeing22:00 — When Limitations Go Too Far24:30 — Supporting Pastors Who Feel Ill-Equipped to Lead29:00 — The Supplement to the Diploma of Vocation as a Monitoring Tool32:00 — How Principles Based Governance Fits Lutheran Confessions and Polity34:30 — Confession, Repentance, and Absolution in the Boardroom39:30 — Hope for the Next Generation of Lutheran Leaders42:45 — Where to Connect with Tim44:00 — ClosingAbout the GuestTim Kurth retired from his role as Vice President of Ministry Solutions at the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) in 2026. Previously, he was a Lutheran school teacher as well as a Director of Christian Education (DCE) for congregations in the Chicago area. Throughout his years of service, Tim helped to start a Lutheran high school and develop international nonprofit ministries. He enjoys participating in short-term missions, which has taken him to a total of six countries. Tim is a father to two and grandfather to three and currently lives in the Indianapolis area.Resources MentionedPrinciples for Good Order: Creating Organizational Harmony Through Effective Governance by Tim Kurth — cph.orgTim's website: principlesbasedgovernance.comConcordia Publishing HouseBringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world.

What does it look like to make prayer part of the way you run your business, rather than something you fit in after everything else? Doug Greathouse talks with James Williams, author, podcaster, speaker and creator of Dark Waters, about what James calls partnering with God in business. James shares how he organizes his day around prayer, learns to discern the Holy Spirit's direction, and makes room for faith when work feels overwhelming. The conversation moves into James's views on spiritual warfare, repentance, generational patterns, and the relationship between priesthood and kingship. Doug and James also discuss business setbacks, sacrifice, removing distractions, and praying for protection over a business and home. In this episode: - Making time for prayer when business feels overwhelming - Hearing God's voice through prayer, scripture and experience - James's perspective on repentance and generational patterns - Why James connects spiritual life with business leadership - Learning from business setbacks and trusting God - Removing distractions to make room for spiritual growth - The "gates of prayer" and James's biblical explanation - Praying for protection over your business and home CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and welcome to James Williams 01:40 Organizing the business day around prayer 06:06 Overwhelm, sacrifice and partnering with God 12:08 Hearing God's voice and discerning His direction 21:37 Repentance and spiritual communication 26:38 Generational patterns and the bloodline 32:55 Priesthood, kingship and business leadership 44:18 Removing distractions for spiritual growth 49:17 The gates of prayer and their biblical basis 54:35 Praying for protection over business and home 01:06:32 Where to follow James and a possible part two 01:08:22 Final challenge: make time to pray

00:00:00 Zechariah 1 – Exhortation to Repentance and the Vision of the Horses00:03:07 Zechariah 2 – The Vision of the Measuring Line and Redemption of Zion00:04:43 Zechariah 3 – Under the Type of Joshua the High Priest Christ the Branch Promised00:06:17 Zechariah 4 – The Vision of the Golden Candlestick and the Two Olive Trees00:08:10 Zechariah 5 – The Vision of the Flying Roll and the Ephah00:09:48 Zechariah 6 – The Vision of the Four Chariots and the Crows of Joshua00:11:56 Zechariah 7 – Hypocrisy in Fasts Reproved and the Cause of Captivity00:13:56 Zechariah 8 – The Restoration of Jerusalem and the Favor of God Promised00:17:17 Zechariah 9 – God Defendeth His Church and Christ's Coming in Humility00:20:05 Zechariah 10 – God is to be Sought Unto and Promise of Redemption00:22:07 Zechariah 11 – The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Two Staves00:24:39 Zechariah 12 – Jerusalem a Cup of Trembling and the Spirit of Grace Poured Out00:27:01 Zechariah 13 – The Fountain Opened for Sin and the Smiting of the Shepherd00:28:37 Zechariah 14 – The Coming of Christ and the Graces of His Kingdom

00:00:00 Hosea 1 – Hosea Marrieth Gomer and Hath Children00:00:00 Hosea 2 – The Idolatry of the People00:00:00 Hosea 3 – The Desolation of Israel00:00:00 Hosea 4 – God's Judgments Against the Sins of the People00:00:00 Hosea 5 – Judgments for Israel's Sins00:00:00 Hosea 6 – Exhortation to Repentance00:00:00 Hosea 7 – A Reproof of Manifold Sins00:00:00 Hosea 8 – Destruction Threatened for Idolatry00:00:00 Hosea 9 – The Distress and Captivity of Israel00:00:00 Hosea 10 – Israel Reproved for Idolatry00:00:00 Hosea 11 – The Ingratitude of Israel00:00:00 Hosea 12 – Ephraim Reproved00:00:00 Hosea 13 – Ephraim's Glory Vanisheth00:00:00 Hosea 14 – An Exhortation to Repentance

00:00:00 Zephaniah 1 – God's Severe Judgment Against Judah for Their Sins00:02:51 Zephaniah 2 – An Exhortation to Repentance and Judgment on Neighbor Nations00:05:21 Zephaniah 3 – Jerusalem Sharply Reproved and a Promise of Restoration and Joy

THE ROAD TO REPENTANCE 1. The Concealment of the Cancerous Sin 2. The Counsel of the Caring Savior 3. The Confession of the Cancerous Sin A. The Terminology Used ......Sin, Iniquity....Transgressions.... B. The Teaching to Understand ......Repentance is More than a Conviction of Sin ......Repentance is More than a Confession of Sin C. The Themes to Utilize ......Repentance is a Change of Heart ......Repentance is Voluntary ......Repentance Does Not Make Excuses ......Repentance is Not a Work we Conjure up ......Repentance Leads to Forgiveness

Today's word is "Genesis".  Pastor Al Dagel commends a young lady who was starting a Bible study right at the beginning!

THE ROAD TO REPENTANCE 1. The Concealment of the Cancerous Sin 2. The Counsel of the Caring Savior 3. The Confession of the Cancerous Sin A. The Terminology Used ......Sin, Iniquity....Transgressions.... B. The Teaching to Understand ......Repentance is More than a Conviction of Sin ......Repentance is More than a Confession of Sin C. The Themes to Utilize ......Repentance is a Change of Heart ......Repentance is Voluntary ......Repentance Does Not Make Excuses ......Repentance is Not a Work we Conjure up ......Repentance Leads to Forgiveness

Come Out of Babylon and Return to God's Ways | KIB 551 DESCRIPTION COME OUT OF BABYLON AND RETURN TO GOD'S WAYS What happens when believers stop fighting the Word of God and simply begin asking: "Father, what are Your ways?" In this special Feast of Tabernacles edition of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake speak from the heart about their journey of learning to leave Babylon's patterns behind and increasingly align their lives with the Kingdom of God. The Feast of Tabernacles provides the backdrop for an important question: Are we allowing Scripture to define our Christianity—or are we interpreting Scripture through traditions and cultural assumptions we inherited from Babylon? Dr. Lake examines the biblical feasts as God's appointed times—divine rehearsals that point toward the work of Messiah. The spring feasts reveal what Christ accomplished in His first coming, while the fall feasts prophetically anticipate events associated with His return, His Kingdom, and ultimately the new heaven and new earth. Pasted text The discussion also confronts the historical process through which portions of Christianity became increasingly separated from their Hebraic foundations and absorbed practices from surrounding cultures. But this episode is NOT a call to religious legalism. It is a call to return to the Word. Dr. Lake explains the biblical concept of Torah as the loving instruction of the Father. Rather than viewing God's commandments through the harshness associated with Roman law, believers should understand God's instructions as revealing the pathway He established for His people. That produces one of the central principles of KIB 551: We cannot expect Kingdom results while deliberately walking according to the ways of another kingdom. Repentance realigns us with God. Obedience closes doors to the enemy. The Word renews our minds. And the Holy Spirit progressively teaches believers how to walk according to the Kingdom into which Christ has brought them. Pasted text Dr. Lake puts the principle powerfully: "You cannot outgive your disobedience." Kingdom life cannot be reduced to formulas, offerings, religious rituals, or outward appearances. God desires obedience flowing from faith and love. As believers leave Babylon, repent, and align themselves with Scripture, they progressively close doors through which the enemy has operated and learn how to walk in the blessings and freedom of God's Kingdom. Pasted text Mary Lou also shares a deeply personal message for believers who are exhausted, grieving, sick, or walking through overwhelming circumstances: LET GOD CARRY YOU. There are seasons when believers reach the end of their own strength. Surrender can be difficult—especially for someone who has experienced betrayal, trauma, disappointment, or loss. Yet surrendering ourselves into God's hands can become the beginning of restoration. Sometimes faith means standing. Sometimes faith means fighting. And sometimes faith means allowing the Father to carry us through something we cannot carry ourselves through. Pasted text KIB 551 also addresses sanctification. Maturity does not mean that temptation somehow ceases to exist. Rather, as believers grow closer to God, they increasingly recognize that sin simply costs too much. Why trade the presence of God for momentary pleasure? Why descend again into a valley from which God has already brought us? Why reopen doors Christ has helped us close? There are pleasures in the presence of God that Babylon cannot reproduce. Pasted text The episode concludes with perhaps its clearest statement of purpose: We do not obey God to make Him accept us. We obey Him because He has already accepted us in Christ. Because He loved us and gave Himself for us, our response is gratitude, surrender, obedience, and love. This Feast of Tabernacles, may the peace of God fill your home. May healing come to bodies and emotions. And may the Holy Spirit continue leading the remnant out of Babylon and deeper into the ways of the Kingdom. Pasted text Key Scriptures and Biblical Themes Leviticus 23:41 — The Feast of Tabernacles as an enduring appointed time. Zechariah 14:16–19 — The Feast of Tabernacles during Messiah's reign. Joshua 1:8 — Meditating upon and obeying God's Word. John 15:5 — Christ as the Vine and believers as the branches. Deuteronomy 28:1–68 — Blessings and curses associated with covenant faithfulness and disobedience. Hebrews 12:18–29 — Sinai, Zion, obedience, judgment, and "our God is a consuming fire." Romans 6:16–18 — Slavery to sin contrasted with obedience and righteousness. Proverbs 18:21 — Life and death in the power of the tongue. The transcript particularly emphasizes Leviticus 23:41 and the Hebrew concept of olam while discussing the enduring significance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Pasted text CHAPTERS / TIMELINE These timestamps come directly from the transcript's timestamp markers, with chapter headings describing the discussion beginning at or near those markers. 00:00 — Biblical Life TV: Empowering the Remnant 01:29 — Welcome to KIB 551 01:53 — A Special Feast of Tabernacles Conversation 02:13 — Encouragement During Difficult Times 04:58 — Mind War, Psychological Operations & New Age Thinking 08:48 — Self-Talk, Faith Teaching & New Age Parallels 12:09 — Healing, Trust & Learning to Surrender to God 16:03 — How Should Christians Approach the Biblical Feasts? 18:58 — The Feasts Are Divine Rehearsals 19:36 — Spring Feasts, Fall Feasts & Messiah 20:43 — Leviticus 23:41: "A Statute Forever" 22:38 — Tabernacles & the Millennial Reign 26:54 — Christianity, Paganism & Religious Tradition 31:36 — Polycarp, Passover & the Early Church 34:38 — Deconstructionism vs. Biblical Truth 38:02 — Culture Does Not Redefine God's Word 40:13 — Torah: The Loving Instruction of the Father 43:49 — "You Cannot Outgive Your Disobedience" 44:10 — Obedience Opens Doors to God's Kingdom 46:00 — Avoiding Legalism in the Hebraic Roots Movement 50:41 — Babylon's System Turns Everything Toward Self 51:33 — Strengthening Believers Going Through Difficult Times 52:19 — "Let God Carry You" 54:11 — Believing God for Healing 54:59 — Dr. Lake's Personal Healing Testimony 57:52 — Sanctification & Why Sin Becomes Too Expensive 59:47 — Experiencing the Peace of God 1:01:12 — Health, Food & Biblical Dietary Principles 1:05:48 — Obedience Even When We Do Not Understand 1:07:45 — Stop Fighting the Word of God 1:08:04 — Obedience From Love, Not Religious Legalism 1:08:33 — "Because He Loved Me, I Changed My Life" 1:09:42 — Biblical Life TV Partner Message CALL TO ACTION Babylon continually asks us to define good and evil for ourselves. The Kingdom asks a different question: What has God said? The goal is not religious legalism. The goal is not earning salvation. The goal is learning to walk with the God who has already redeemed us through Jesus Christ. Examine the traditions you inherited. Examine your priorities. Examine what you allow into your home. Examine your theology. And compare everything with the Word of God. When Scripture reveals something that needs to change, do not fight the Word. Repent. Realign. Obey. And keep walking deeper into the Kingdom. If KIB 551 has encouraged or challenged you, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV, and SHARE this episode with someone who is learning how to come out of Babylon and walk more fully in God's ways. COMMENT BELOW: What has God shown you from His Word that required you to change something you had previously believed or practiced? PARTNER WITH BIBLICAL LIFE TV Kingdom Intelligence Briefing and Biblical Life TV are made possible through the prayers and faithful support of our partners around the world. Our purpose remains to provide deep biblical teaching that will inform, strengthen, and empower the remnant for the days ahead. The program itself describes this mission as helping believers become empowered by the Word of God to fulfill His purposes in these last days. Pasted text If Biblical Life TV has strengthened your walk with God, please prayerfully consider partnering with the ministry. Biblical Life P.O. Box 160 Seymour, Missouri 65746-0160 Online giving is available through the ministry's official resources. Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Thank you to everyone who prays, gives, shares these programs, and stands with us as we work to prepare the remnant.

Father Michael Marcantoni joins me to talk about addiction, recovery, repentance, and the Orthodox spiritual life. Father Michael shares his own journey through alcoholism and sobriety, what "rock bottom" actually means, his experience with AA and the 12 steps, and the surprising similarities between recovery and the life of repentance. We also get into his time in the military, his road to Orthodoxy and the priesthood, and what addiction can teach us about surrender, accountability, and our need for God. This was an open and honest conversation about addiction—not simply as a substance problem, but as a spiritual one—and what it really means to turn around and begin again. Learn more about Father Michael and St. John Chrysostom Greek Orthodox Church in Nashville Sponsors: Donate to the show here: https://www.patreon.com/counterflow Podsworth App: https://podsworth.com  Code: BUCK50 for HALF off your first order! Clean up your recordings, sound like a pro, and support the Counterflow Podcast! Full Ad Read BEFORE processing: https://youtu.be/F4ljjtR5QfA  Full Ad Read AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/J6trRTgmpwE Leave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Thanks!

Should you take a GLP-1? Is self-love really the key to loving others or feeling loved? And what do you do when another woman’s seemingly perfect life makes you feel like you’re losing? In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore tackles three questions that show up again and again: Whether GLP-1s can be used wisely, especially when you have a history of disordered eating Why “love yourself before you can love others” doesn’t come from Scripture How to respond when you feel intimidated, inferior, envious, or competitive around another woman What your personal “ruler” reveals about the standards you use to measure worth Why the answer isn’t more self-love, but finding your identity and security in Jesus If body image, comparison, or the pressure to change your body has been taking up too much space in your heart, this conversation will help you ask better questions before you take your next step. **Correction to audio: Heather cites a statistic that says one-in-three are on a GLP-1, the correct number is 11% or closer to one-in-eight. Resources mentioned 40-Day Body Image Workbook The Comparison-Free Life improvebodyimage.com speakpipe.com/comparedtowho, to submit a question for the podcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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#204 // You know somebody who keeps saying sorry. Same apology, same tears maybe. And then the same thing happens again a few weeks later.Or maybe the person you're thinking of is you.Here's where most of us get tangled up. We've been taught that repentance is feeling bad about what we did. So we feel bad. We say sorry. We promise God we'll do better.And then we go around the same mountain again, and we cannot figure out why the cycle won't break.Sister, that's not repentance. That's not even close.In this episode I'm walking you through God's actual standard for repentance, straight out of Leviticus 23 and Psalm 51, so you can finally see what's really going on and what actually needs to get fixed. Grab your Bible and press play!Here's what we get into:→ WHY DOES NOTHING CHANGE AFTER I APOLOGIZE? There's a line between being sorry and being repentant, and almost nobody has been shown where it is. Everything downstream of it is different.→ WHY DOES MY PRAYER TIME FEEL EMPTY? Moses walked out of the tent of meeting with his answer. Joshua stayed. One of those two is how most of us pray… and it's costing us about 80% of what God had waiting in there.→ WHAT DOES GOD ACTUALLY REQUIRE? He names it Himself in Leviticus 23, and it's one word most believers have never looked up. What it means in the Hebrew is nothing like what we've assumed it means.→ WHAT ABOUT WHEN THE CONSEQUENCE IS ALREADY COMING? David already knew what it was going to cost him. He went low anyway. What he prayed in Psalm 51 is the standard, and it exposes what most of us are actually doing when we say we've repented.Listen, Sis… you've been wearing yourself out trying to fix what you broke. The walls can be rebuilt. But not by trying harder or utilizing some “hybrid” form of repentance (that isn't really repentance anyways). Let's lean into full surrender today and actually see this thing break. It's time to go FREE.

Barry interviews longtime friend and FatherSeekers board member Kevin MaHaffey. The conversation focuses on lessons Kevin learned growing up with a step-father, marrying a woman from an opposite upbringing, and raising their two boys to be Godly men.Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekersFS FacebookFS InstagramFS YouTubeAsk Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.orgCHAPTERS00:00 Good Dad Perseverance01:52 Welcome Kevin MaHaffey03:51 Air Force Medical Supply05:05 Marriage And Family Wisdom06:43 Growing Up Without Dad08:25 Stepdad Roger Influence12:19 Family Instability Early Years15:26 Roger And Rhonda Upbringing21:33 Lessons On Fatherhood24:59 Identity Anger And Sports27:40 Football Temperament28:38 Limits and Smarts30:02 Achievement Versus Identity32:45 Marriage and Trust Lessons34:20 Christies Father Example37:22 Spiritual Leadership Gap40:13 Sorry Versus Repentance41:26 Finding the Root Why45:30 Advice to Fatherless Boys47:05 Identity for Sons50:22 Closing and Get Involved--FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website

When the Bible speaks about what God hates, Pastor Al Dagel takes note.   Today, he shares seven things that God really hates.  

What fuels true repentance? This week in our ROMANS series, our Senior Pastor, Miles Fidell, reveals that beneath our sin is a broken relationship with God—and true repentance is fueled not by fear of judgment, but by awe of His kindness.

Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page: The Hope of Heaven – Drawing from personal experiences and vivid imagery from Scripture, Joni Eareckson Tada helps readers grasp just how rich the hope of heaven is. She helps us understand why the Bible uses symbols to describe it and gives helpful answers to questions many readers may have. She paints a compelling vision of heaven as a place of restoration, beauty, and perfect communion with God – a vision that will rekindle our excitement about the true "happily ever after" that awaits us. Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping! *Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

We take a deeper look at the sacramental rite of Confession (or Absolution) breaking it into its component parts and explaining the theology and reasoning behind its development.Support us on Patreon for Member access to our special podcast series where we go in depth on books of the Bible. Ongoing season: Ecclesiastes. You will also gain access to the entire archive of Season 1: John, Season 2: Exodus, Season 3: Hebrews, Season 4: Ecclesiastes, and Season 5: RuthApply for Saint Paul's House of FormationEmail usMusic by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications Word & Table Episode Index

Who doesn't love a comeback story? In the end we see… 1. Job's Revelation and Repentance v.1-6       Job confesses... 1.The Sovereignty of God is Over Him v.2 2.The Wisdom of God is Above Him v.3 3.The Greatness of God is Before Him v.4-6 4.The Sorrow over his sin Within Him v.6 The book of Job teaches: “I am God, I care deeply, and I want you to trust me even when you don't understand.” 2. Job's Friends are Rebuked and Reconciled v.7-9 3. Job's Restoration and Rest v.10-17 Job's life is NOT first about Job's suffering or Job's doubt or Job's friends or even Job's sin. It is about Job's God!

Date: 9/27/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: Matthew 4:12-25 Series: Jesus: The Tested Teacher Main Idea: Jesus wants regular Christians to carry the gospel to dark places. Jesus doesn't avoid dark places. He goes toward them. In Matthew 4:12–25, Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee, a region that was viewed as spiritually dark. Matthew connects Jesus' ministry there with Isaiah's prophecy that the people living in darkness would see a great light. Jesus brings that light through His message of repentance, His healing ministry, and His call for ordinary people to follow Him. The same Jesus who entered dark places calls His people to do the same. Jesus Brings Light to Dark Places Jesus deliberately enters places where people are suffering, confused, broken, and far from God. His ministry demonstrates that the gospel is not only for people who already look religious or have their lives together. Jesus goes toward people who need Him. The light of Christ is meant to shine in places where darkness is present—not simply where everything is already comfortable and familiar. Grace Requires Repentance Jesus' message begins with a call to repent because the kingdom of heaven has come near. Grace does not mean pretending that our sin doesn't matter. Jesus welcomes sinners, but He also calls us to turn from sin and follow Him. Repentance is more than saying, “I'm sorry.” It is turning toward God and asking Him to change us. The gospel offers both forgiveness and transformation. Jesus Calls Ordinary People When Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John, He called working fishermen—not people with impressive religious credentials. Jesus said, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” The responsibility of becoming useful for God's mission ultimately rests with Jesus. He calls His people and equips them. You don't have to have everything figured out before you say yes to Jesus. No One Is Too Far From God's Grace Matthew describes Jesus healing people with many different kinds of suffering and affliction. The sermon connects this with Paul's testimony in 1 Timothy 1. Paul describes himself as a blasphemer and persecutor, yet Christ showed him mercy. Paul's story demonstrates that God's grace reaches people who appear to be far from Him. No one is beyond the reach of the gospel. Don't Hide the Darkness Because Jesus is not afraid of dark and messy places, Christians don't have to hide the dark places in their own lives. The church should be a place where people can be honest about sin, weakness, suffering, and brokenness—and where the gospel can meet them there. Christian community should not require people to pretend that everything is fine. We bring our darkness into the light of Christ. Go Where the Darkness Is The church is called to pursue people and communities that are often overlooked. Jesus did not organize His ministry around finding the easiest or most comfortable people to reach. He went toward those who were suffering, overlooked, spiritually confused, and far from God. The question for Christians isn't simply, “Where is it easiest to minister?” It is also, “Where is the darkness, and how can we bring the light of the gospel there?” ——————————————— TAKEAWAYS: - Jesus brings light into dark places. - The gospel calls us to both grace and repentance. - Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him. - Jesus equips the people He calls. - No one is too far from God's grace. - Christians should be honest about their own brokenness. - The church should pursue overlooked people and communities. - Followers of Jesus don't need to be afraid of dark and messy places. ——————————————— SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Matthew 4:12–25 Isaiah 9:1–2 John 1:4–5 Matthew 5:14–16 Matthew 16:13–20 1 Timothy 1:13–16 Colossians 1:13–14 ——————————————— CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Matthew 4:12–25 02:01 — Don't Be Scared 06:27 — Jesus Brings Light to Dark Places 14:27 — Jesus Calls and Equips Ordinary People 23:28 — Jesus Draws Near to Broken People 29:31 — The Kingdom of Heaven Has Come Near 35:07 — Don't Be Afraid of Dark and Messy Places 39:50 — Don't Be Scared ——————————————— Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

The sermon examines the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21, contrasting the son who initially refuses but later obeys with the son who verbally agrees but fails to act. This narrative is used to illustrate that genuine faith requires repentance, defined as turning away from sin, which is the necessary precursor to believing in the gospel. The message emphasizes that lip service to God is insufficient; true discipleship involves aligning one's actions with their words, just as the first son ultimately did. The preacher connects this biblical principle to the historical example of D-Day, where decisive action under authority led to victory, and applies it to the Great Commission. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to recognize Jesus' supreme authority and to respond with obedient evangelism, ensuring they are the sons who do the Father's will.

Scripture: Acts 2 – 26 Dr. Stephen Kim continues his series of classes from the book of Acts, exploring the meaning of Repentance as used throughout the book of Acts.  Slides Download Acts Notes Download

In this third broadcast of 3 shows, Mike gets into how the church, which has been corrupted with sexual sin and the influences of the world, can take the effective action steps that will provide healing and repentance for many, including: Understanding our moral and financial bankruptcy The need for a sense of urgency Unplugging the worship band Beginning with Rogue Worship Breaking up for sharing, confession, and prayer Looking at the sins God’s people are mired in

Timothée Wenger - Mt 7.5 TITRE : L'aRtisan de Paix Retire sa poutre - Mt 7.5 RÉSUMÉ : Lorsque nous réalisons que Dieu fait miséricorde à ceux qui confessent leurs péchés, notre propre justice est balayée, nous admettons et nous nous repentons de nos fautes pour bénéficier de l’Évangile. PLAN : 1. Qu'est-ce qui nous motive à ôter la poutre de notre œil ? 2. La poutre commence dans le cœur, comme les conflits 3. La repentance qui libère de la poutre du péché Lectures complémentaires: - Convocation — Mt 7.1-5, 1 Jn 3.15, Pr 28.13 - Réponse — Jean 13.1-17 Prédicateur: Timothée Wenger

September 28, 2026Today's Reading: Proverbs 25:6-14Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 1:1-18; Matthew 5:1-20“Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great, for it is better to be told, ‘Come up here,' than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.” (Proverbs 25:6-7)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Throughout the book of Proverbs, God gives His people wisdom regarding humility. This week, God's Word offers an opportunity to reflect on humility as defined by God. Today, we focus on repentance as a Gift of humility given by the King.There is only one King. God Himself is the Maker of the universe and is worthy of all honor, glory, and praise. Here, many of us trip up because of our Old Adam. Simply put, we don't like being told what to do. This is the sin we've inherited from Adam and Eve, who rebelled at the urging of Satan to be “like God” (Genesis 3:5). Rebelling against God, Adam and Eve sought a “higher” place than what they'd already been given. Pride blinded them to the fact that God had already put them as the crown jewel of creation! Yet, it wasn't enough. The tempting serpent led them to rebel against God as they put themselves forward to stand in the place of the Greatest King. Afterward, they try to hide, but are called to account for their sin. Finally, Adam and Eve are cast out of the Garden, far away from their previous place of honor as “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall”(Proverbs 16:18). This is the sin you've inherited, along with all mankind. Own up to the fact that this sin is a deadly sin that infects our thoughts, words, and deeds. Repent of pride, which is always present in our lives. Confess and receive the Absolution of the King. In our confession, we place ourselves rightly in the order of the universe; we admit what we deserve as we petition the King for mercy. God gives it freely and richly. Repentance is that gift of Spirit: humility. Through the Holy Spirit, cultivate a repentant heart, read God's Word, see how the King establishes the universe, and acknowledge how far we fall short. The Holy Spirit enables you to desire the better things God has for you, not what your sinful heart chases after. Repent, believe in the Gospel, and follow the King.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“To Thee, omniscient Lord of all, In grief and shame I humbly call; I see my sins against Thee, Lord, The sins of thought, and deed, and word. They press me Sore; I cry to Thee: O God, be merciful to me!” (LSB 613:1)Rev. Miguel Gonzalez-Feliciano, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Klinger and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Readlyn, IA. Tackle the book of Revelation and discover both the promise and challenge of the end times in this new volume in the Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series. Dive into the wide breadth of information available in the Concordia Commentary series with this new line of Bible studies. Each volume covers one of the Concordia Commentaries to help break up deep, theological content into easy-to-digest sections.

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In this episode, we sit with Rev. Dr. James Nestingen's writing on the gospel and repentance. We talk at length not only about law and repentance, but also about the consequences of therapeutic culture for the preaching and reception of calls to repent in the churches. If the law is known by its uses, who is the user?  What is it to have a God? What do you have if you have one? How does it work? How does the law summarize the non-negotiables of creaturely life? Can the devil use the law? What is the preacher's use of the law? How does this lead us to the topic of repentance? All this and much, much more on this week's podcast. SHOW NOTES:  The Essential Nestingen https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419121-the-essential-nestingen   More from 1517: Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! https://donate.overflow.co/1517/cash?config=2026-podcast-network-fundraiser Support 1517 Podcast Network https://www.1517.org/podcast-fundraiser 1517 Podcasts: http://www.1517.org/podcasts 1517 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1517org 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/1517-podcast-network/id6442751370 1517 Events Schedule: https://www.1517.org/events 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education: https://academy.1517.org/   What's New from 1517: The Turk at the Door by Adam Francisco https://shop.1517.org/collections/coming-soon/products/9781964419947-the-turk-at-the-door Luther and the Lion: A Narnian Catechism by Samuel Schuldheisz https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419985-luther-and-the-lion By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas https://shop.1517.org/products/9781967920013-by-water-and-the-word Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith https://shop.1517.org/products/9781964419961-being-family   More from the hosts: Donovan Riley https://www.1517.org/contributors/donavon-riley Christopher Gillespie https://www.1517.org/contributors/christopher-gillespie   CONTACT and FOLLOW: Banned Books Wiki https://bannedbooks1517.org Email mailto:BannedBooks@1517.org Instagram (1517)https://www.instagram.com/bannedbooks1517 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BannedBooks1517/ Twitter https://twitter.com/bannedbooks1517 Instagram (1517) https://www.instagram.com/1517org X/Twitter (1517) http://twitter.com/1517 Facebook (1517) http://www.facebook.com/1517org   PODCAST: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BannedBooks Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-1223313 Odysee https://odysee.com/@bannedbooks:5 Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banned-books/id1370993639 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2ahA20sZMpBxg9vgiRVQba Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1370993639/banned-books   MORE LINKS: Tin Foil Haloes https://t.me/bannedpastors St John's Lutheran Church (Webster, MN) - FB Live Bible Study Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/356667039608511 Donavon's Substack https://donavonlriley.substack.com Gillespie's Sermons and Catechesis https://outerrimterritories.com Gillespie Coffee https://gillespie.coffee Gillespie Media https://gillespie.media

We spend so much energy trying to "measure up." Repentance is the relief of finally admitting we can't. This "purification" isn't about being scrubbed clean by our effort, but being made whole through our honesty. Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us

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It might be expected for someone to look sorry when they are caught doing something wrong. You might even see tears and hear words of apology. But you might not be surprised if the shock of being caught wears off and so does the intensity of the repentance.Real repentance looks different. God doesn't want us to simply go through religious motions like some sort of show. God's desire is that our repentance would demonstrate sincere sorrow over sin. It might be unexpected, but God wants us to see the grace and forgiveness he has shown us in Christ, and in response, to love him back deeply and sincerely.Series: Unexpected Truths

What does real faith look like when life gets hard?In When Life Gets Real, Pastor Chris Zauner closes out our Show Me Your Faith series through the book of James with a powerful message about enduring faith, honest repentance, prayer, healing, and staying anchored in Jesus when life doesn't go according to plan.Throughout the book of James, we've been confronted with one consistent challenge: faith is more than what we say we believe—it is revealed in how we live. And in James 5, that challenge becomes deeply personal.What happens when you're waiting on God and nothing seems to be changing? What happens when prayers feel unanswered, suffering continues, relationships become difficult, or disappointment begins to wear down your faith?James tells us to remain steadfast.Faith waits without walking away.Like a farmer who plants seed and patiently waits for growth, we are called to trust God even when we cannot yet see what He is doing beneath the surface. Just because something looks buried doesn't mean it is dead. Sometimes God is doing His deepest work long before the fruit becomes visible.Pastor Chris challenges us to “establish your hearts”—to become so anchored in the truth of who Jesus is that circumstances, emotions, suffering, and disappointment do not determine where we end up.The storm may still come.The questions may still remain.The waiting may continue.But Jesus is still Lord.James also reminds us that hardship can shape us if we're not careful. Pain can become bitterness. Disappointment can become cynicism. Betrayal can become suspicion. And isolation can make fear, shame, temptation, and discouragement grow louder.That's why biblical faith doesn't hide.Real faith brings real life to God.If you're suffering—pray.If you're joyful—praise.If you're sick—ask others to pray.If you've sinned—confess.James gives no picture of a fake Christianity where we pretend everything is fine while falling apart inside. Instead, he calls the church into honesty, community, confession, prayer, repentance, and healing.“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” — James 5:16Some of us want healing without honesty, freedom without confession, and transformation without bringing anything into the light. But sin grows in secrecy.The gospel invites us into something better.Jesus already knows the worst parts of our story—and He went to the cross anyway. Repentance is not running away from God in shame. Repentance is running toward God because of His grace.As we conclude this series, the final challenge of James is simple but profound:Show me your faith when life gets real.When you're waiting.When you're hurting.When you're disappointed.When you need prayer.When you need to confess.When you need to repent.When you don't understand what God is doing.Will you still trust Him?Will you stay anchored?Will you bring your real life into the light and allow Jesus to heal what you've been trying to hide?

We're all called to do the Will of the heavenly Father, but sometimes we say no to God in choosing sin. In our Gospel passage, Jesus explains that we can change our minds. We are able to repent and be forgiven. Listen to my homily to learn more!

What is the importance of repentance, and how can turning back to God bring healing and spiritual renewal? In a culture where admitting wrongdoing can feel risky or uncomfortable, it’s easy to avoid confronting sin in our lives. We may carry guilt, become comfortable with unhealthy patterns, or assume that repentance is only necessary when we have made a serious mistake. But Scripture presents repentance as a gracious invitation from God—a pathway to forgiveness, restored fellowship, and refreshing for the soul. Acts 3:19 calls us to repent and turn to God so that our sins may be wiped away and times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, God has made forgiveness possible, and we do not have to carry the weight of sin on our own. Genuine repentance involves humility, honest confession, and a willingness to turn toward God. As the Holy Spirit reveals areas that need change, we can trust God’s mercy and allow Him to renew our hearts, strengthen our faith, and lead us into a life of righteousness. Highlights Why genuine repentance involves more than simply saying, “I’m sorry” How unconfessed sin can weigh on our hearts and affect our relationship with God What Acts 3:19 teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual refreshing The difference between godly sorrow that leads to repentance and worldly sorrow How the Holy Spirit brings conviction and helps us recognize sin Why Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is the foundation of our forgiveness Encouragement to regularly examine our hearts, confess our sins, and experience God’s renewing mercy Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Why Repentance Is Good for the Soul By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” - Acts 3:19 When was the last time we spent heartfelt time repenting? Not just a quick “I’m sorry” or “Please forgive me,” but heartfelt repentance before the Lord, with genuine sorrow and possibly tears for our sins? If we can’t remember, then are we walking around under the weight of sin, unaware of our need to confess and repent of it? Have we become comfortable with it, no longer recognizing its presence in our lives? Repentance isn’t a popular word in the Church today. Sure, we want revival, but when it comes to repenting for the sin in our lives, that’s another story because it means admitting that we sin. The thinking today is that we don’t ever admit to being in the wrong in relationships, careers, business situations, traffic incidents, and more because, if we do, then we become liable, making ourselves vulnerable to being taken advantage of, held responsible, and put in the position of being asked to cover all the costs. God’s Already Has Us Covered Still, when it comes to confessing our sin, God has already covered all the costs for us. All we have to do is repent, and we are no longer liable. He’s already taken care of it all for us, paying in advance and providing a way for us to be set free and refreshed in the process. Although we know we are already forgiven, repentance brings closeness and renewal in our relationship with the Lord. As the Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 7:10, “Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” Scripture describes repentance as refreshing, like what comes in a revival, where we yield to the Holy Spirit’s conviction of sin and experience the refreshing that comes from the Lord after repentance. Jesus explains in John 16:8 what the Holy Spirit will do: “When He comes, He will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.” As Micah 7:18 describes, “Who is a God like You, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” Repentance Comes in Measures, Steps, and Seasons Repentance, too, may come in stages in our lives because if God revealed all our sins to us at once, it would overwhelm our hearts and minds. We couldn’t bear the weight of it; no one could. It’s why Jesus carried our sin for us, because God knows we cannot bear up under it, as the weight of sin is too heavy. As 1 Peter 2:24 explains, “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by His wounds you have been healed.’” The High Price God Paid for Repentance Without the high price God paid through Jesus’ sacrifice for our salvation, we could repent until our faces turned blue, but it wouldn’t cancel out our sin. As Isaiah 53:5 explains, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Paul also explains in Colossians 2:13-15: “When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; He has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” Some argue that Jesus and the New Testament don’t preach repentance, but as Matthew 4:17 describes, “From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” Likewise, Acts 2:38 says, “Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Intersecting Faith & Life: When was the last time you spent time in repentance? If it’s been a while, set aside some time to spiritually check your heart and mind to see if there are things you need to confess and repent of in your life. Ask God to lead you, wipe your sins away, and bring refreshing to you now. Further Reading: What Makes for A Repentant Heart? 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Should Steve Lawson return to public ministry?In this episode of Richard Reacts, Richard Henry responds to the release of Lawson's Mercy in the Wilderness and the debate surrounding forgiveness, restoration, and qualification for ministry following his public moral failure.Richard examines the distinction between forgiveness and restored trust, the biblical qualifications for Christian leaders, the consequences of long-term deception, and whether repentance necessarily means restoration to public teaching.This is a discussion about grace, accountability, pastoral qualification, repentance, and the seriousness of sin among Christian leaders.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Bishop Jim's insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In Part 3 of “If Your Eye Is Single,” Bishop Jim Swilley continues exploring mindset as the internal “setting” through which we interpret our lives. His central argument is that many things traditionally understood as spiritual warfare, strongholds, demons, and adversaries can also be understood as patterns of thought that oppose our purpose and distort our perception. Rather than arguing with an unhealthy setting, we can recognize it, change it, and consciously choose a different response. Through Scripture, personal stories, and unconventional interpretations of biblical imagery, Bishop Jim emphasizes that transformation happens when we stop surrendering authority to inherited beliefs, fear, past experiences, or negative thinking and begin examining the mental settings through which we interpret reality. Difficulty may still come, but our response determines what that difficulty produces in us. Main Takeaways Your mindset functions like a setting. Bishop Jim compares mindset to the settings on a phone, computer, car, or thermostat. When the setting produces the wrong result, arguing with it accomplishes nothing; the setting itself has to change. You are not obligated to believe everything you think. Some thoughts are temporary, while others have become deeply established because of childhood experiences, religious teaching, relationships, trauma, or repeated reinforcement. Recognizing that a thought exists does not require accepting it as truth. Strongholds can be understood as entrenched patterns of thought. Bishop Jim connects Paul's language about spiritual warfare with Paul's instruction about “casting down imaginations” and bringing thoughts into obedience. 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 becomes a major framework for understanding the battle as something occurring within perception and thought. Scripture can reveal truth beyond strict literalism. Much of the message explores biblical stories symbolically rather than exclusively historically. Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses, Pharaoh, the Red Sea, Daniel's Prince of Persia, and other images become ways of discussing consciousness, fear, ego, adversity, transformation, and spiritual awakening. Adversarial thoughts can become your “devil.” Bishop Jim points to the basic idea of an adversary and applies it internally: a thought that continually works against your purpose can function as an adversarial force within your life. This reframes spiritual warfare as recognizing and confronting thoughts that continually undermine who you are becoming. Pressure can reveal abilities you did not know you possessed. Moses standing between Pharaoh and the Red Sea becomes an image of those moments when the only way forward is through. Sometimes we discover what we can do precisely because circumstances leave us no alternative. Stop asking only, “Why is this happening to me?” A more transformative question is: What can this teach me? How can this make me stronger? Bishop Jim uses his upcoming shoulder replacement and current pain as an example of deliberately changing the meaning attached to a difficult experience. Eventually, you have to take ownership of your response. What happened to you may genuinely have been caused by someone else. But continuing to surrender control of your present life to that event keeps the old setting active. We cannot necessarily control what happens, but we have significant influence over how we respond. Feelings do not have to be denied to change your mindset. Bishop Jim specifically acknowledges allowing himself to feel disappointment, pain, or frustration rather than suppressing it. The goal is not pretending something is good; it is refusing to remain mentally trapped there. Repentance can mean changing your thinking. In this framework, repentance becomes the recognition that a way of thinking is no longer producing life and choosing another way to perceive the situation. Key Scriptures Matthew 6:22–23 — “If your eye be single…” The foundational text of the series. Bishop Jim interprets the “single” or healthy eye in terms of healthy perception: when perception changes, what we experience becomes filled with light. Romans 15:4 — Scripture was written for instruction so that through endurance and its encouragement we might maintain hope. 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 — The weapons of our warfare are not carnal; they pull down strongholds, cast down imaginations, and bring thoughts into obedience. This is one of the clearest biblical connections to the message's emphasis on mindset. Daniel 10 — The Prince of Persia becomes an image Bishop Jim uses for entrenched thoughts that seem to delay or resist truths already known within the spirit. Exodus 14 — Moses and the Red Sea illustrate the capacity that can emerge when circumstances force us beyond what we previously believed we could do. Psalm 112:7 — The person whose heart is established is not afraid of bad news. Psalm 138:8 — “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me.” Bishop Jim describes this as one of the truths that became deeply established in his own thinking. Romans 8:28 — “All things work together for good…” The message emphasizes developing a mindset capable of looking for transformation even within difficulty. Romans 12:2 — “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This captures the larger theme of changing the internal settings through which life is perceived. Philippians 4:7 — The “peace that passes understanding” illustrates an inner experience that can transcend the apparent logic of circumstances. John 16:33 — “In the world you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” Quote from Bishop Jim Swilley “You're not obligated to believe everything you think.” — Bishop Jim Swilley That line captures the heart of this installment: thoughts can be examined rather than automatically obeyed. A mindset may have been established years ago and remained silently active—like an alarm setting waiting until 3:00 a.m. to reveal itself. Becoming conscious of the setting gives us the opportunity to change it. Another line that strongly captures the closing movement of the message is: “I'm going to start declaring the end from the beginning. I'm going to prophesy my own resurrection.” — Bishop Jim Swilley The message ultimately moves from examining inherited beliefs to consciously choosing expectation: I will get through this. I will learn from this. I will become stronger. This circumstance does not get to write the ending of my story.

When a close friend begins to embrace theological views that feel like a personal betrayal, the temptation is not always to lash out directly. Sometimes it is subtler — social media posts crafted in response, conversations with others about what is happening, a quiet but determined effort to be the one who is right. The behavior can be dressed up in the language of righteous anger and concern for truth, and it can feel entirely justified from the inside. But James 3:16 names what is actually at work when jealousy and selfish ambition take root: disorder and every vile practice. The honest reckoning this episode offers is both convicting and freeing. The disagreement with a friend over theology was real, but the deeper issue was not a passion for truth — it was a need to win, to be right, to silence rather than to understand. James 3:17 describes what wisdom from above actually looks like: pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. These are not qualities we can manufacture through sheer effort. They require God's grace, a willingness to go directly to the person rather than around them, and the humility to be more concerned with God being right than with winning an argument. The friendship did not survive the strife, and the damage of selfishness and stubbornness left a wound that repentance healed spiritually even if the relationship did not fully recover. That loss became one of the most significant lessons available: how to handle disagreement with others-focused grace, peace, and gentleness — not with emotions at the wheel. Bible Verse "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere."— James 3:17, ESV Ponder Today Jealousy and selfish ambition produce disorder — even when disguised as righteous concern. The desire to be right, to win, or to silence someone we disagree with is not the same as a passion for truth. James 3:16 is direct about what those motives actually produce. Wisdom from above looks entirely different from wisdom from below. Pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy — these qualities are the marks of heavenly wisdom at work in a conflict. They require God's grace, not just good intentions. Strife in relationships grows when we turn inward instead of toward the other person. Talking about someone rather than to them, crafting responses for an audience rather than having a direct conversation — these habits deepen division rather than address it. In disagreements about truth, be more concerned with God being right than with winning. Our goal is to point others toward Him, not to establish our own theological superiority. That shift in motivation changes everything about how we engage. Repentance opens the door to growth, even when it cannot fully restore what was lost. The willingness to honestly name our selfishness, receive God's forgiveness, and allow the experience to teach us is how strife becomes wisdom for the next relationship and the next disagreement. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I know that because of Your Son's sacrifice, I have been freed from the power and punishment of sin — but until I see You face to face, the presence of sin still exists in me. I will often be faced with the temptation to choose my own way over Yours. Lord, I do not want strife, division, and chaos to rule in my heart and life. I long to walk in Your wisdom, becoming others-focused and showing Your mercy and pure peace to my friends. Forgive me when I choose selfishness over selflessness, especially in disagreements. I need Your empowering grace to fight the temptation to always be the one who is right. Your truth matters — but only because You are the One who is right, and I want to point others to You, not to myself. Thank You for mercy that is new every morning. In Jesus' name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What must I do to be saved? This teaching explores the Bible's complete answer to that question by examining sin, grace, faith, repentance, baptism, the Holy Spirit, and the life believers are called to live through Messiah Yeshua. TakeawaySalvation is the gift of God through Messiah Yeshua. We are saved by grace through faith, and genuine faith produces a life that increasingly walks in God's ways.

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Job 40:6–42:6 Job 42:6 serves as a climactic verse for the book of Job. After hearing God speak, Job says, “I retract, and I repent, sitting on dust and ashes” (NASB). His words are the beginning of a wonderful conclusion. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on God's authority and the conditions of a contrite heart. Release your demands and expectations of God. Let go of any bitterness and blame. Instead, acknowledge God's unfolding purpose and glorious plan. His way is best!