Podcasts about Reverence

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While the Super Bowl was less than "super," the hot topic was the halftime options. Bad Bunny vs Turning Point. Sean clarifies that he and the church welcome immigrants but emphasize lawful immigration and the government's role in enforcing laws, acknowledging the complexity and hardship involved. The episode turns to pastoral care as Sean prepares to attend a viewing for a friend's father. Sean reads 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, explains Christian hope in the resurrection and eternity, references John 14's promise of Jesus preparing a place, and shares the gospel.00:00 Welcome to Reaching for Real Life (and the ‘inner sanctum' setup)00:18 Podcast goes video: plans for the new studio space00:58 Sean's weekend recap: time off, guest preachers, and John 16 ahead01:38 The pastor's ‘walkabout': worship leading and checking in on kids ministry02:31 Super Bowl night at home: food, no costumes, and game expectations03:32 Was it a snoozefest? Defense, party dynamics, and prize memories04:58 NFL season wrap + Bears optimism: coach, QB, and a new era05:17 Halftime showdown: Turning Point vs. the Super Bowl show07:08 Lyrics, family-friendliness, and why Turning Point exists09:41 Politics on the big stage: immigration messaging and media reactions11:30 Patriotism vs. Celebrity Critiques: Loving America While Holding Leaders Accountable12:21 Immigration & ICE: Legal Process, Enforcement, and the Hard Realities13:45 Back to the Super Bowl: Anthem, Reverence, and the Flyover14:37 A Sudden Shift: Heading to a Viewing and Why Funerals Matter16:05 Grief, Regret, and Making Time: What Death Forces Us to Face16:57 Hope at a Christian Funeral: 1 Thessalonians 4 and the Promise of Resurrection18:30 Hard vs. Hopeful Funerals: Eternity, the Gospel, and Living With Heaven in View22:18 Fear of the Unknown & Judgment: Why Faith Must Be Rooted in Jesus23:35 The Gospel Explained: Righteousness in Christ, Not Our Own24:53 Final Prayer & Invitation: Don't Lose the Bigger Picture

Pastor Jay kicks off a new sermon series on the Book of Leviticus. Leviticus is not just a book of laws, sacrifices, and instructions that feels distant from modern life. It's where God moved closer and became relational. It answers the question, How does a HOLY God live in the middle of an unholy people without destroying them.

What if the tension so many mothers feel isn't a personal failure but a sign that modern parenting has drifted too far from what children actually need? In this episode of The Millionaire Mother Podcast, Cait sits down with Chinyelu Kunz, founder of We Nurture, longtime Waldorf early childhood educator, author, and mother of three grown children raised fully within the Waldorf tradition. Together, Cait and Chinyelu explore why so many children struggle with regulation and behavior today, the critical difference between schedules and rhythm, and how imagination, storytelling, and predictable daily anchors support a child's nervous system in profound ways. Tune in to hear: What Waldorf education actually is and why it's often misunderstood Why rushing childhood creates more resistance, not resilience The difference between rigid schedules and body-based rhythm How rhythm provides children with safety and emotional regulation Why imagination is foundational to learning, creativity, and confidence How storytelling and play shape a child's inner world Why children don't want control but do need predictability Simple "anchors of the day" that support calmer family life How to parent with reverence while still living in the modern world What it looks like to witness who your child already is, rather than trying to shape them Connect with Chinyelu: The Little Book of Parenting: How to Nurture Your Child to their Full Potential Children's book - Away To Dreamland - Cozy Bedtime Poems, Stories, and Rhymes Instagram: @we_nurture Website: https://wenurturecollective.com We Nurture: Waldorf Inspired Parenting Podcast Home Rhythms Made Simple Course   Join the Beloved masterclass with Mel Wells on 2/17

In this conversation, Ellen Emmet reflects on her path into Jungian analysis and how the teachings of Carl Jung continue to shape her inner life, clinical work, and spiritual inquiry. Together, we explore what it means to hold depth psychology and nondual realization in the same field—without collapsing one into the other. The dialogue moves through questions of decolonizing therapy, the subtle dynamics of spiritual bypass, and the kind of deep listening required when working with the unconscious—both personal and collective. Ellen speaks to the body as a threshold into the psyche's wilderness, and to the necessity of staying in relationship with what is unresolved, uncomfortable, and unfinished. Threaded throughout is a concern for the wider world: how collective trauma, ancestral memory, and the current socio-political moment ask to be included in spiritual and therapeutic work—not bypassed. This is a conversation about remembrance, embodiment, and the slow work of integration in times of upheaval. Ellen offers meetings and retreats through The Awakening Body, an experiential exploration rooted in nondual inquiry, Authentic Movement, and direct listening to lived experience. She also maintains a private psychotherapy practice and facilitates Authentic Movement groups. EllenEmmet.com Topics 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview 01:05 Reflecting on Past Conversations 01:41 Journey into Jungian Analysis 02:50 Exploring Carl Jung's Theories 05:31 The Process of Individuation 13:17 Decolonizing Therapy 16:40 Spiritual Bypassing and Social Issues 20:48 Facing the Darkness: Confronting Fear and Avoidance 22:17 The Deadly Silence: Censorship in Spiritual Spaces 23:19 Heartbreak as a Spiritual Connection 26:09 The Power of Collective Healing 28:03 Listening with Reverence and Reverie 36:09 The Wildness of the Body: Embracing Natural Movement 39:39 Concluding Thoughts and Future Connections Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Fire, darkness, a trumpet blast that made people beg for silence—and then an unexpected turn toward warmth and welcome. We finish our walk through Hebrews chapter 12 to explore why Mount Sinai made even Moses tremble, and how Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, invites us into a city alive with promise. The law reveals our need but can't rescue us. Jesus does what The Law [Torah] could never do: He transforms, reconciles, and anchors us in a kingdom that cannot be shaken.We dig into the layered language of Mount Zion and the “city of the living God,” showing how Scripture holds both a present approach and a future arrival. You'll hear how Abel's blood cried out for justice while Jesus' blood speaks a better word—peace, forgiveness, and a clean conscience. Along the way, we wrestle with Hebrews' sober warning: if Sinai shook the earth, ignoring the Son shakes heaven and earth. That gravity isn't meant to paralyze you; it's meant to steady you. Gratitude becomes fuel for service. Reverence becomes the posture of true worship. Awe is not a mood—it's a way of life.We also get practical: how do we cultivate gratitude in a comfort-driven culture? What does it look like to serve with reverence and awe, not just warm a seat? Why does a right view of God—as love and as a consuming fire—restore our joy and our obedience? If you've felt the weight of trying to be “enough,” or the drift that comes from settling for rituals, this conversation calls you back to the better priest, better covenant, and better sacrifice.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a short review telling us what “unshakable” means to you today.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

"Yoga is the drill, life is the game, chill is the skill." What happens when we stop trying to fit our bodies into "perfect" geometric boxes and start listening to the miracle of our own physiology? A total joy to be joined by Eoin Finn to discuss his revolutionary approach to movement, blending soulful science with Harvard-level anatomy, a lifetime of study and practice, and a deep reverence for nature and heart-centred philosophy.In this episode, we explore:➖ How letting go of the ego's desire for "endpoints" leads us to a state of experiencing yoga ➖ The DUO Concept: Dynamic Unifying Opposition. How myofascial tuning creates the holy trinity of joint health: Stretch, Stability, and Space.➖ Stillness Literacy: How to cultivate the skill of "chilling" as a doorway to emotional regulation and self-awareness.➖ Tensegrity on the Mat: Understanding the body as a continuous web of tension and integrity, rather than just a stack of bones.➖ How Kindness, Reverence, and Wisdom transform a physical practice into a spiritual life.➖ Movement Span vs. Life Span: Why we practice today so we can move with grace and freedom thirty years from now.Connect with Eoin, buy the Yoga Optimized and more at blissology.comInstagram @blissology This episode was a great teaching and reminder to move with intention, to stay curious and compassionate with our bodies and follow the cues from nature. I've already been integrating Eoin's DUO philosophy into my own practice – and I gotta say, it works. Enjoy and thanks for listening! In oneness, Bobbi

We can learn a lot about the nature of God from his Divine Name revealed in Scripture. When God said to Moses, “I am who I am,” this was a revelation of a name as well as a refusal of a name. Fr. Mike explains how this mystery reveals truths about God: he is infinitely above all things; we cannot comprehend him, yet he draws close to us. This Divine Name expresses the steadfast, faithful, unchanging love of God for his people, even when we betray and abandon him. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 205-211. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The commandment is clear: "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." This is not merely a rule, but an invitation to deeper love and respect. God's name must never be expressed in anger, become a habit of casual speech, or a careless word. God's name is holy. It deserves our awe, gratitude, and reverence.  I invite you to promise anew to honor God's Holy Name and the name of his son—speaking it only in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving, in your home, workplace and wherever you may be. Be faithful today and always to the command: "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." 

January 25, 2026 Guest Speaker Psalm 112

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass on January 23, 2026, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings 1 Sm 24:3-21 Mk 3:13-19 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Have we become too casual with God?This Q&A explores where familiarity can drift into a lack of reverence.This video is part 1 of a full Q&A session from our monthly In The Zone meeting, where real-life questions are discussed through a Torah-based lens.In The Zone weekends take place once a month, bringing together people from around the world who are part of MTOI (Messianic Torah Observant Israel). During these sessions, participants are invited to ask honest, practical questions about walking out their faith, boundaries, reverence, and daily life decisions.This particular video features the local Beth Shalom Q&A from November 2025.• My aging parents are having financial difficulties—what is my responsibility to them?• Abraham & Melchizedek—who paid whom?• Please wait with your questions until I have completed the teaching• She created the problem• What does it mean to receive a blessing?• Abraham and Job are different regarding this• Can we be too casual with Yahweh?• What are the steps to becoming this type of person?• Serving the Body [of Messiah] or people pleasing?• We are not treating each other as familySubscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

Exodus 20:7-11

Starting over is awkward. Whether you're back at the gym, wrestling with grief, or stepping into a new routine, the beginning can feel clunky and emotional. In this solo episode, I'm sharing a very real week from my own life—post-snowstorm, post-holiday, mid-humbling workout. I talk about what it's like to be a beginner again, how hard it is to make decisions (even when you want to change), and why it's okay to start messy. You'll hear about building emotional and physical strength, the difference community can make, and how doing “reps”—in any part of life—is what truly creates change. If you're in a season of starting again, this episode will help you feel less alone and more capable than you thought. 3 Listener Takeaways: • The courage to begin again isn't flashy—it's honest, human, and repeatable. • You don't need motivation. You need momentum. One rep at a time. • Give yourself grace. Starting over is still forward. Timestamps: 00:00 Starting Again: Fresh from the Gym 03:45 Stop Overthinking, Start Deciding 09:11 Overcoming Indecision and Sabotage 13:44 Exploring Faith and New Beginnings 22:01 Reverence and Connection Through Song 27:16 Grief, Gratitude, and Scent 34:00 Embracing Presence and Self-Awareness 41:10 Discovery Call Invitation Stay Connected:

A — What is this passage about? Israel treats the Ark of the Covenant as a tool to secure victory rather than honoring God with reverence. By using the Ark like a mascot, they reveal hearts that trust in symbols instead of obedience, resulting in defeat and loss. B — Best verse that summarizes the passage "Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh to us, that when it comes among us, it may save us from the hand of our enemies." (1 Samuel 4:3) C — What are we called to do? We are called to worship God with reverence and obedience, trusting Him rather than relying on religious objects, rituals, or symbols for security or blessing.

Happy New Year, everyone! For our first episode of 2026, we are joined by special guest Ryan Verrill from Disc-Connected (all socials), who joins Mike and Steve to check out some new releases! As usual, click the link to see a trailer for each film.  We start with STAND YOUR GROUND (High Fliers Films), in which Daniel Stisen takes on a gang of white supremacists in order to defend his home! THE KNIFE (Signature Entertainment) finds a black family under the scrutiny of the police after a stranger is hurt during an invasive attack in their home. REVERENCE (High Fliers Films) finds an ex soldier at odds dogged detective while investigating the disappearance of his daughter. A GANGSTER'S LIFE (Miracle Media) involves two small time scammers in over their heads when they rip off a notorious and violent London mob boss. Our Short Shot is HERMANITA - click the link to see the whole short film! Our DTV Throwback is ARCTIC VOID, a Norwegian mystery film in which nearly all the passengers and crew of an arctic tourist vessel suddenly disappear, leaving a trio of film-makers marooned. We watched this on Amazon Prime; it may be available on other platforms as CIVIL TWILIGHT. You can check out our guest Ryan's other endeavours below: Someone's Favorite Productions Antenna Releasing | Expand Your Audience Today Follow the Short Shots  on X where you will find hundreds of links to awesome short films! Don't forget to also check out our main show, the DTV DIGEST on X and FACEBOOK! We are also now on Bluesky! Follow us here: @thedtvdigest.bsky.social and @dtvshortshots.bsky.social  

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Pastor Paul Irminger. This January we are launching a new series called Restart with a simple declaration This is the year. A year to begin again. A year to realign our lives around Christ. A year marked by faith, renewal, and purpose. Scripture reminds us that moments matter. There are seasons when God invites us to step forward with expectation. Join us as we start fresh together. This is the year.

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Trust and Surender are critical to living a life centered on Jesus!You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:3-4 ESV Centered on TruthYour word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. I've promised it once, and I'll promise it again: I will obey your righteous regulations. Psalm 119:105-106 NLTThe instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight for living. Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great reward for those who obey them. Psalm 19:7-10 NLTBe well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. 1 Peter 5:8 AMPCPut on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. Ephesians 6:11 CSBThe enemy is always scheming in an effort to draw you away from living centered on Jesus and His truth! How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep your servant from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:11-12 NLTIf you're not centered on truth, you're set up for deception.Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. James 1:13-15 ESV Temptation is a deception the enemy designs around your own broken or out of balance desires.For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:9 NKJVUnhealthy appetites and deceptive tactics, when ignored, invariably lead to incredible tragedy. David was infuriated with the man and said to Nathan, “As the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! Because he has done this thing and shown no pity, he must pay four lambs for that lamb.” Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! 2 Samuel 12:5-7 CSBThe temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLTGod's favorite fishing hole is in the devils so-called live-well!I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah Psalm 32:5 ESVConfession and repentance lead to forgiveness and restoration and are the path back to a life centered on truth.-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

We've Lost Reverence for God (And It Shows)

Send us a textWhat happens when reverence fades and noise takes over? We follow Job's debate with his friends to expose a modern problem: people can quote true things about God and still misrepresent him. Together we wrestle with how careless speech, pop-platform religion, and the urge to entertain have shaped a culture where the name of Jesus is used more as a punchline than a confession—and how a holy fear of God can reset our words, our witness, and our courage.We unpack why Job's friends were so persuasive and yet so wrong, how assumptions about suffering fuel judgment, and what it means to rightly divide Scripture with humility. You'll hear candid stories from the panel about conviction, public mistakes, and the hard practice of asking forgiveness when our teaching misleads. We talk about speaking truth in the Spirit rather than the flesh, and why tone, timing, and restraint matter as much as accuracy. Reverence doesn't mean silence; it means we confront error without cruelty and defend the honor of Christ without turning faith into spectacle.If quiet time with God feels dull, if Christian spaces feel like a stage, or if you've been burned by confident voices that missed the heart of God, this conversation offers a better way. Recovering fear of the Lord produces careful words, patient correction, and a resilient witness that resists applause and honors Christ openly. Listen, share with a friend who needs encouragement, and if this served you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: where do you see reverence needing a comeback?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

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Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!The spark was small—a tweet from Bishop Barron about synodality and doctrine—but the questions behind it are huge: What should a synod actually decide? How did “the spirit of Vatican II” turn into perpetual uncertainty? And why are everyday Catholics still getting side-eyed for kneeling at communion? We open the hood on a consistory that could reset expectations, sift Barron's argument for what it gets right and wrong, and get painfully practical about reverence, freedom, and pastoral authority.Along the way, we share a happier twist: a priest reached out and offered to accompany our Italy trip, making daily Latin Mass not only possible but likely across private chapels in Rome and beyond. That momentum matters. People don't want liturgical roulette; they want beauty, clarity, and worship that deepens faith. The pastoral playbook that treats piety as a problem is wearing thin, and that comes into sharp focus with a diocese banning portable kneelers for the elderly and Jonathan Roumie describing how he was told to stand when he tried to receive on his knees. Reverence isn't performance; it's love braving friction.We don't dodge the tough map either. Under Francis, a common foe united disparate trad corners. Under Leo, the tone is calmer, but the doctrinal direction still worries many. Could a non-territorial jurisdiction—an ordinariate-style solution with bishops from traditional communities—offer stability without schism? Maybe. Or maybe it risks a new ghetto unless leaders honor what's already law: the right to kneel, the right to receive on the tongue, and the call to worship God with proper solemnity. We're watching the consistory, reading the dubia, and building something constructive: a pilgrimage ordered to daily prayer and the Eucharist.If this conversation hits home, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about liturgy and clarity, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more people find thoughtful Catholic conversations that aim higher.Support the showTake advantage of great Catholic red wines by heading over to https://recusantcellars.com/ and using code "BASED" for 10% off at checkout!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

Engaged in Reverence

Kings and Wise Men (part 2 of 2) The Way of the Wise (the Wise Men & Joseph) The Wise Seek Diligently to Worship Jesus  The Wise Follow Word & Evidence of Fulfillment The Wise Honor Earthly Authority by Fearing God over Man The Wise Rejoice at Christ's Revealing The Wise Serve with Reverence & Resource  The Wise Trust & Obey God's Route  The Wise Dwell Securely in the Providence & Power of God  Preached by Charles Humphrey on January 4, 2026 Epiphany Sunday

The first reward of seeking and seeing God is not material things, but God Himself. Because God is Spirit, our relationship with Him is not casual or mechanical. When dealing with a spirit being, reverence and consistency is importance. Knowing that God is, determines how we approach Him. Our approach must be shaped by the quality of His essence. Reverence must never be absent when we come before Him.Christianity is not merely practiced outwardly; it is done in the Spirit and by the Spirit. Certain actions can encourage or attract spirit beingsFaith always operates within the will of God. You cannot separate true acts of faith from God's sovereignty and mercy. Faith is not forcing outcomes; faith is trusting God.Faith cannot exist outside the boundaries of God's will. It is not insisting against God's better judgment but resting in His wisdom. Therefore, faith confessions are not declarations of what we want, but declarations of what God has clearly revealed He wants for us.

Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

Listen to Pastor Marc preach from Ecclesiastes 5:1–7 as Solomon calls God's people to approach the Lord with holy reverence.

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On this week's episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief pulls up a chair with his brother Little Feather for a no-nonsense, end-of-year sit-down rooted in family, flavor, and hard-earned opinions. With a year of miles behind them and a table full of whiskey in front of them, the brothers look back on Big Chief's 2025 Whiskey Trail while taking on the challenge of naming Whiskey of the Year and Distillery of the Year. It is part reflection, part debate, filled with laughs, brotherly jabs, and a deep respect for the craft and the people behind it. To strip away hype, labels, and reputation, the tasting is done completely blind, with all five whiskeys poured into plain mason jars. No fancy glassware and no branding, just whiskey. Each pour is judged on nose, palate, mouthfeel, finish, and balance, forcing every whiskey to stand on its own merits. The mason jars set an honest, humble tone and lead to a few surprises and some strong, unfiltered reactions. As the tasting unfolds, Little Feather flips the mic and interviews Big Chief about the highs, lessons, and standout moments from the 2025 Whiskey Trip. Between sips, they talk road miles, distillery visits, and the people who made the journey matter. The conversation naturally turns forward, with Big Chief sharing what is already taking shape for 2026, including new regions, deeper dives into the craft, and a continued commitment to giving distillers a real voice. The five whiskeys competing for Whiskey of the Year represent a wide range of styles from stops along the trail. The lineup includes Anita's Choice, a six-grain bourbon from Burnt Church Distillery; Reverence from 1845 Distilling Company; a bold Cask Strength Rye from Ponfeigh Distillery; Broken Halo Cask Strength from War Trail Distillery; and Batch 37 from Barrell Craft Spirits. With no labels to lean on, each whiskey earns praise or criticism based solely on what is in the jar. When the dust settles, Whiskey of the Year goes to 1845 Preemption Reverence, a pour that rose above the rest when judged blind for its balance, depth, and character. Distillery of the Year honors go to Trinity River Distillery, recognized not only for its whiskey but for the full experience it delivers, from immersive tours to the renovation of its historic ranch-style bean factory, along with its Whiskey Kitchen and Bourbon Nursery. Whether listeners agree with the final calls or not, this episode is about honoring the pours, the places, and the passion that keep American whiskey moving forward. Pour yourself something good, pull up a chair, and Take the Ride with Big Chief and Little Feather as they close out 2025 and set their sights on what is ahead.

A quiet shift begins when a lifelong member of the Churches of Christ realizes that his faith life, rich in study and careful exegesis, struggles to move from mind to heart. Brandon Marlow's story traces the Restoration Movement's ideals—erase denominational lines, do Bible things in Bible ways, and speak where Scripture speaks. Those guiding slogans shaped a culture suspicious of creeds, titles, instruments, and anything not “authorized.” The result formed disciplined habits, robust Bible study, and close-knit congregations. Yet the same strengths could narrow imagination and flatten mystery. A low view of the Holy Spirit's personal activity and an intellectual approach to faith left little language for awe, beauty, or sacrament. Brandon describes how good intentions produced a protective fence, but often fenced out wonder.His turning came when he stepped into preaching during a pastoral vacancy. Wanting holiness to match responsibility, he searched for time-tested disciplines: daily prayers, fasting rhythms, and a pattern of worship that stretches the soul. He found them in Orthodoxy. Prayer books spoke soberly about judgment and mercy, teaching him to remember ultimate things every day. Memorizing whole psalms, not just proof texts, reoriented his inner life. Icons startled him. Venerating the Ascension icon, his heart rose in praise, not just his mind in assent. He realized devotion is learned by doing—beauty tutors love, and ritual teaches reverence. Where logic said “believe,” the Church taught him to behold, adore, and belong.Scripture did not shrink; it deepened. Listening to Orthodox homilies, he felt less “interpretation” and more unveiling. Texts clicked into place as part of a living Tradition, the same bloodstream that nourished the Fathers he had once mined for citations. C.S. Lewis had cracked the door years earlier, proving that Christian wisdom could move the affections without verse labels in every line. Meeting the Fathers as pastors—Ignatius, Polycarp, and more—showed him a church that loved, bled, and prayed as one body. Their worlds made sense of bones cherished as gold, not as superstition, but as love made tangible in the saints who fed, blessed, and shepherded their flock.The Eucharist became the center of gravity. In his upbringing, communion was precious yet rushed, migrating from homemade bread to sealed cups as the table drifted to the side. Reverence thinned as routine took hold. In Orthodoxy, he discovered preparation before, prayer during, and gratitude after. The chalice, spoon, and altar were holy because the Lord gives himself there—Body and Blood, Presence not symbol. Approaching the chalice for the first time felt like approaching fire. He stepped forward in obedience and love, realizing this is why Christ died: communion. From there, everything else reframed—ascetic practices, feasts and fasts, the calendar that walks believers through the life of Christ, and the solidarity of Holy Week that exhausts, burns, and resurrects a community together.From “people of the book” to people of the Book and the Table, he discovered that truth is not only argued; it is adored, sung, tasted, and shared. The heart learns by worship as much as the mind learns by words, and both find their home when Scripture meets Sacrament in the life of the Church.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Please leave a comment with your thoughts!

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Conversion stories often get reduced to neat headlines, but the road from New Age spirituality to historic Christianity is usually messy, humbling, and deeply human. In this conversation, Michaela Nikolaenko  @MichaelaNikolaenko   lays out a candid record of life inside tarot, yoga, psychedelics, and an adulterous relationship that spiraled into a series of demonic encounters. The scenes are visceral—faces morphing, oppressive presences, and a stark battle of wills that ended with a shaky, embarrassed prayer to Jesus. That plea wasn't tidy, but it was decisive. What followed was a slow reconstruction: throwing out occult tools, breaking off a relationship that was corroding the soul, and letting Scripture set guardrails when fear of the dark felt nearer than hope. This is where the healing began: not with spectacle, but with obedience.Her path to a church wasn't linear. She tried a Catholic parish for holy water, sat with Mormon elders chasing answers about a “great mother,” and explored non-Christian traditions to avoid surrendering her favorite sins. None of it resolved the dread. A Protestant friend finally said, “Just come to church.” There she saw families, order, and women who would look her in the eyes and say the hard thing kindly: God isn't sending you someone else's spouse. Confession began informally in living rooms before it matured into sacrament. The Bible became less a slogan and more a survival guide. If she walked its way, the demonic stopped walking through her door.Yet she still needed peace about Jesus himself. It arrived as a dream: a suffocating abyss like hell, then a burst of light warming her body, air in the lungs, the face of Christ breaking through. That experience wasn't a lifestyle brand; it was rescue. Enter Orthodoxy, where the lives of the saints—Mary of Egypt, Moses the Black, Anthony the Great—normalized spiritual warfare and recovery. Reverence replaced adrenaline. The liturgy felt like work, sometimes literally painful, but that was the point. Worship isn't entertainment; it is labor of love that shapes desire. Emotional highs faded; steadiness grew. The church calendar, fasts, and feasts became a map for ordinary holiness.Practically, Michaela is now building resources for seekers leaving occult practices: short guides on tarot, moon rituals, psychedelics, and their spiritual costs through an Orthodox lens. The tone isn't sneering. She respects the honest desire that drove her to search in the wrong places and insists that God used even that confusion to guide her home. She urges listeners to read the Apostolic Fathers—Ignatius, Polycarp, the Didache—and to use accessible summaries when primary texts feel dense. The goal isn't trivia; it's rootedness. Along the way, we pressed into real-life questions: navigating reverence without chasing constant “feels,” and simple dating wisdom for Orthodox men—groom, work, pursue, and be brave. The final word is simple and ancient: come and see. Online content can spark curiosity, but only a parish can teach you to breathe again.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTok.Please leave a comment with your thoughts!

(3:03) Bible Study: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24 Be Faithful to the Lord and hand on what was passed down Luke 1:57-66 Father talks about the name “John” (18:31) Break 1 Father talks about the Reverence theory of Saint Joseph (28:36) Letters: Father talks about the meaning of the Lamb of God. Father helps a listener who returned to the Church and had some questions about the Church. Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (38:06) Break 2 (39:07) Word of the Day IHS (40:34) Phones: Katie - If Mary was born without original sin, why couldn't she have been our savior? James – Are black Rosary beads bad? Anthony - When were girls allowed to be altar servers? Why can't nuns do math?

Homily - 4th Sunday of Advent - The Reverence Theory

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122225.cfmFather Daniel Klimek, MIC confronts a growing indifference toward the Blessed Virgin Mary—even among Catholics—and reminds us that authentic Christianity is always Marian. The words of the Magnificat are not poetic exaggeration; they are divinely inspired truth: “From now on will all ages call me blessed.” (Lk 1:48; NABRE). Reverence for Mary is not optional sentiment—it is a biblical directive.Mary's song echoes the praise of Miriam in the Old Testament, yet now the liberation announced is not political, but eternal. Through the womb of the Virgin, Christ enters the world. She becomes the Ark of the New Covenant, bearing not the law written on stone, but the Word made flesh. To diminish her role is to misunderstand the Incarnation itself.Father Daniel warns that indifference toward Mary is one of the most subtle spiritual dangers of our time. When Marian devotion is reduced to a “personal spirituality,” something essential is lost. From the Cross, Jesus entrusted His Mother to the beloved disciple—and in him, to every Christian: “Behold, your mother” (Jn 19:27; NABRE). This was not symbolic poetry; it was a sacred investiture.To honor Mary never detracts from Christ. As the saints affirm, devotion to the Mother always leads more deeply to the Son. The Immaculate Heart is inseparably united to the Sacred Heart. When we receive Mary into our spiritual life, as St. John did, our faith becomes more profound, more biblical, and more fully Catholic.Mary is not an accessory to the Gospel. She is at its heart. To receive her is to receive one of Christ's final gifts from the Cross—a Mother who intercedes, protects, and leads us unfailingly to Him. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this Christmas message, Pastor Rick teaches that worship begins with a heart of reverence for Christ and a renewed appreciation for who He is. He challenges us to evaluate the sincerity of our worship and to approach God with humility, honor, and deep gratitude.

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Send us a textA voice of gratitude opens the door to a fierce and tender conversation about sovereignty, reverence, and the hope that steadies a trembling world. We take the dance-of-free-will metaphor seriously—seeing our choices not as rivals to God's will but as responses to the music He sets. Then we step into Job 9, where mountains move, stars are sealed, and the sun itself halts at the command of the Lord. That cosmic canvas reframes everything: salvation as God's eternal design, awe as the proper posture of the heart, and urgency as the honest response to a grace we could never earn.Together, we challenge the drift toward casual faith. After the resurrection, believers called Him Lord for a reason—and our language today still reveals our posture. Reverence isn't stiffness; it's clarity, confession, and joy in the truth. We talk about why titles matter, how worship shapes behavior, and what it looks like to correct each other with patience and Scripture. Along the way, voices from the panel speak to desire transformed by grace, compassion for those who mock, and the courage to hold firm without becoming harsh. The message is firm but warm: fear of God deepens love for people.Job's words—God passes by and we do not perceive Him—become both warning and comfort. Nothing is hidden from His sight, and no step is taken outside His presence. That reality doesn't crush us; it anchors us. We finish with the name that stills our restlessness: I AM. Whatever the trial, He is sufficient. If you're hungry for a faith that trembles and trusts, worships and obeys, this study will meet you where you are and call you higher.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review so more listeners can find the study. Your words help others step into awe.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

It's the last BEHIND THE LENS for 2025! And this week, we shine a light on producer, director, writer, and actor RYAN FRANCIS and his latest film, SPEED TRAIN. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ryan for more than two decades. I reviewed his first directorial short film and multiple feature films thereafter, and interviewed him. And over the years, he has moved from being an actor in front of the camera to going behind the camera into directing and, most recently, also producing. And now he brings us a fast-paced, entertaining futuristic film that posits some interesting questions for us as individuals and a society – SPEED TRAIN. In this very candid, fun, and unfettered exclusive interview, writer/director RYAN FRANCIS discusses his career growth from acting to directing, highlighting his recent film SPEED TRAIN, as well as discussing at length some of his prior films of late in which he only acts or serves an Executive Producer versus directing; notably, "Reverence", "The Jurassic Games: Extinction", "Trail of Vengeance", "The Flood", and "3 Days in Malay". He also discusses two upcoming films he's excited about, "Bruton" and "Bring the Law." As we specifically dig into the making of SPEED TRAIN, Ryan shares the challenges of directing a futuristic sci-fi film in 12 days with a small budget, praising his team, including DP Nico De La Fere and editor Austin Nordell, as well as producer Daemon Hillin and his Thailand team. A large portion of our conversation also discusses the film's themes of AI and human reliance on technology. An interesting aspect of our discussion revolved around the challenges of the film industry, the importance of maintaining a passion for making movies, and the need to bring audiences back to the theater experience. As you'll hear, Ryan speaks with a mix of candor, humor, and hard-earned perspective about a career that has quietly but decisively evolved. Once primarily known as an actor, Ryan has increasingly stepped behind the camera, carving out a space as a filmmaker unafraid of ambition—or of admitting when that ambition nearly outruns the clock. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Before time existed, worship was already happening. From the heavens declaring God's glory to Jesus restoring humanity's broken worship, Scripture tells one continuous story. This message traces worship from creation to Christ, showing how everything was made to glorify God and how Jesus reopens the way for true worship in spirit and truth. Learn why worship is not something we do—but what we were created for.

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This Thanksgiving holiday, we return to a conversation with Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, where she talks about her new book The Serviceberry, which emerged from an essay she wrote for us about the potential of a gift economy to recognize the sacred nature of the Earth. Robin introduces a set of ethical and pragmatic principles, known as “the Honorable Harvest,” that orients us to take only what we need, share abundance, and offer gratitude for what is selflessly given to us; and leads us towards embodying a simple “practical reverence” for the Earth.   Read the transcript. Discover our latest print edition, Volume 6: Seasons. Photo courtesy of MacArthur Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CinemAddicts Episode 320 features reviews of movies that came out the week of Friday, November 21, 2025. The films are Rebuilding, Reverence, Rental Family, Zodiac Killer Project, A Man onthe Inside, and The Things You Kill. Timestamps 11:18 - Rebuilding 30:28 - Reverence (Images: Saban Films) 42:07 - Rental Family (Images: Searchlight Pictures) 49:36 - Zodiac Killer Project (Images: Music Box Films) 67:22 - A Man on the Inside 75:03 - The Things You Kill (Images: Cineverse) We receive a slight commission if you purchase items via our Amazon SiteStripe and/or affiliate links.  Members of our CinemAddicts Patreon receive a monthly Bonus episode and early access to interviews and movie spoilers.  CinemAddicts Facebook Page CinemAddicts Facebook Group CinemAddicts Patreon CinemAddicts YouTube Channel CinemAddicts Merch store Our Website is Find Your Films Thanks to our Patreon Community Ryan Smith Stephen Schrock Susan Charles Peterson Nelson B. McClintock Diana Van De Kamp Pete Abeyta Tyler Andula Stephen Mand Edmund Mendez Abbie Schmidt Jeff Tait Robert Prakash Kristen Chris M Jeremy Chappell Lewis Longshadow Iver Alex Clayton Daniel Hulbert Andrew Martin Angela Clark Myron Freeman Kayn Kalmbach Aaron Fordham Tracy Peters Grant Boston Ken Cunningham