Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Warren

Send us a textSi tienes un equipo o eres parte del equipo, todos necesitan saber cual es la visión, meta, objetivo, cuadro completo. "La meta es más importante que la participación individual "INSTAGRAM:@liderazgo_enfocado@drabelledezmaSerie: Las 17 leyes incuestionables del trabajo en equipoEl Dr. Abel Ledezma nos trae enseñanzas para que usted las adopte para así poder capacitar a su equipo. Aún cuando el líder crecía en su area, se entendió que ningún líder puede hacer todo a solas. Por eso esta serie habla a la necesidad de desarrollar lideres como un equipo. MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVORegresamos con nuestras conferencias mensuales de liderazgo el 23 de febrero 2026 con la serie titulada: Desarrollando líderes altamente efectivos.Conferencias son gratuitas, marca su calendario te esperamos ver en persona o en linea.LE Campus¡Únete al equipo!  Si estas interesado en ser anfitrión en su ciudad para las conferencia mensuales 2026, envíanos un mensaje.Support the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

“God wants his family to be known for its love more than anything else. Jesus said our love for each other—not our doctrinal beliefs—is our greatest witness to the world. Love cannot be learned in isolation. You have to be around people—irritating, imperfect, frustrating people.” Rick Warren

Send us a textLa primera ley que se comparte es la ley de lo transcendental. Esta ley nos enseña que el uno es demasiado pequeño como para pretender hacer grandes cosas. Cuando la organización o equipo depende de una sola persona, corre peligro a largo plazo.INSTAGRAM:@liderazgo_enfocado@drabelledezmaSerie: Las 17 leyes incuestionables del trabajo en equipoEl Dr. Abel Ledezma nos trae enseñanzas para que usted las adopte para así poder capacitar a su equipo. Aún cuando el líder crecía en su area, se entendió que ningún líder puede hacer todo a solas. Por eso esta serie habla a la necesidad de desarrollar lideres como un equipo.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

What if the role of “pastor's wife” wasn't biblical at all, but a cultural invention that sidelined women from ministry? Dr. Beth Allison Barr pulls back the curtain on how power, patriarchy, and politics shaped Evangelical churches—and why reclaiming women's voices could change everything. Episode Summary So glad to sit down with Dr. Beth Allison Barr—medievalist, church historian, and author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood and Becoming the Pastor's Wife—for a candid conversation about faith, history, evangelical subcultures, and women's leadership in the church. Beth traces how the modern “pastor's wife” role emerged alongside the decline of women's ordination, shows how women have always done pastoral work, and offers grounded, hope-filled ways to talk across differences in a volatile moment.

What if the role of “pastor's wife” wasn't biblical at all, but a cultural invention that sidelined women from ministry? Dr. Beth Allison Barr pulls back the curtain on how power, patriarchy, and politics shaped Evangelical churches—and why reclaiming women's voices could change everything. Episode Summary So glad to sit down with Dr. Beth Allison Barr—medievalist, church historian, and author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood and Becoming the Pastor's Wife—for a candid conversation about faith, history, evangelical subcultures, and women's leadership in the church. Beth traces how the modern “pastor's wife” role emerged alongside the decline of women's ordination, shows how women have always done pastoral work, and offers grounded, hope-filled ways to talk across differences in a volatile moment.

Send us a textIntroducción de la serie titulada: Las 17 leyes incuestionables del trabajo en equipoEl Dr. Abel Ledezma nos trae enseñanzas para que usted las adopte para así poder capacitar a su equipo. Aún cuando el líder crecía en su area, se entendió que ningún líder puede hacer todo a solas. Por eso esta serie habla a la necesidad de desarrollar lideres como un equipo.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Rick Warren returns to the podcast to explain what 99% of churches don't do. He discusses the extraordinary rise of the global church and how it's outpacing population growth, and he outlines the call from Jesus every American church needs to hear.

Yes!  You are in.  Thank you for clicking in.  When worthy, thank you for sharing.  How does a code exist without a coder?  One of my favorite questions.  Why does your code (aka DNA) have certain strengths?  That is what we tackle today.  Next up, your play of the day and a very familiar voice...Thank you Rick Warren, another play of the day and another excellent series,,"Maximizing Your Strengths". You can hear more at this link...https://www.pastorrick.com/current-teaching/series/a-toolbox-for-life-2025?view=maximizing-your-strengths---part-1So whether you realize it or not, you are uniquely and wonderfully made...Psalms 139:13 NLTYou made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb.Psalms 139:14 NLTThank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspxGallup's Clifton Strength Finders is one of my favorite corporate/secular tools.  If you work for a large company, odds are you already took this test.  You can also find that link in the show description.  Even corporate America realizes you are coded uniquely.  It only makes sense if they invest in you that they would want to maximize your strengths.  So are you maximizing your strengths for your Ultimate Power Source, Creator, Abba?  Are you overflowing with Joy?  Are you content in all circumstances?  Well, then you and I have some more exploration to do.  On the flip side, I meet way too many dudes that are down and out.  If that is you, you are definitely not alone.  You are in the majority.  Why?  You are leaning too much on your own understanding and the rest of the broken people on this broken planet.   Odds are you are also leaning on some kind of substance to mask your hurts and what you are missing.  Next Steps:  Listen to the series mentioned "Maximizing Your Strengths".  Buy Gallup's Clifton's Strength Finders and take the test.  Hit us up at FriDudes.com and we'll give you a free digital copy of GCrossSurf (Planning and Riding the Most Important Waves of Life).  For the Versed Ones, you know Matt 22: 36-40.  Maximizing your strengths to love your Creator and God with all your heart, soul and mind is your duty...and just like it is to love/serve others/your neighbors.  Not to maximize your strengths for yourself.  Nor to minimize your strengths.  Noodle on that...Ending on a Prayer Note...

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: How Do We Become People of the Towel?Subtitle: Scripture: John 13:1-17Philippians 2:6-8Mark 10:45Bottom line: We become people of the towel when we believe Jesus' love, receive his cleansing, and follow his example.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESOUTLINESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTION“In 2003, when the United States invaded Iraq, I sat glued to my television set for days and watched the amazing footage that was broadcast. One scene that stands out in my mind from those days was the jubilant celebration of the Iraqi people as U.S. Marines pulled down a forty-foot statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad. The statue was torn from its pedestal and dragged through the streets, and children were shown riding on the head of the statue as if it were a sled. But I also remember the way in which the people of Iraq used their shoes or their sandals to pound against the statue and the posters of Saddam that were still being displayed in Baghdad. The commentators explained that among the Iraqi people, to beat a person or even a person's image with one's shoe is to show the deepest possible form of contempt for that person...The Iraqi people's actions helped me understand the depth of lowliness to which Jesus stooped when He handled His disciples' filthy feet in this ritual of cleansing. We have already discussed the fact that in antiquity, when a rabbi had disciples, they typically acted as his servants. However, they were never required to wash the rabbi's feet; that task was reserved for slaves. But even some slaves were spared this task. Within Israel, if a Jewish person had a Jewish slave, the slave owner was not permitted to require that slave to wash his feet. Only a Gentile slave could be required to perform such a menial task. So the fact that Jesus Himself undertook this task, and that He did it during Holy Week, fills this narrative with theological and ethical significance for us.”John - An Expositional Commentary, R.C. SproulBottom line: We become people of the towel when we believe Jesus' love, receive his cleansing, and follow his example.CONTEXT"Jesus had entered Jerusalem on Sunday, and on Monday had cleansed the temple. Tuesday was a day of conflict as the religious leaders sought to trip Him up and get evidence to arrest Him. These events are recorded in Matthew 21–25. Wednesday was probably a day of rest, but on Thursday He met in the Upper Room with His disciples in order to observe Passover...What was this divinely appointed “hour”? It was the time when He would be glorified through His death, resurrection, and ascension. From the human point of view, it meant suffering; but from the divine point of view, it meant glory."Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 344). Victor Books.OUTLINE (w/ help from Kent Hughes and ChatGPT)I. Believe the Heart of His Love (John 13:1–3)• Jesus loved His own “to the end” — pointing to the cross (Romans 5:8).• His mission has always been loving service: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45• Application: You cannot serve others well until you rest secure in Jesus' agape love for you.II. Be Washed by His Cleansing (John 13:4–11)• Jesus lays aside His garment and stoops to wash dirty feet — a preview of the cross.• Peter resists, but Jesus insists: “Unless I wash you, you have no share with me.”• Only the Servant who came to save (Luke 19:10) can cleanse us fully.• Application: Humble service flows only from hearts first cleansed by Jesus' sacrifice.III. Follow His Example in Humble Service (John 13:12–17)• After washing, He asks: “Do you understand what I have done to you?”• If the Lord and Teacher has washed feet, we must do likewise.• Paul echoes this: “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus… He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:5–8).• Application: Knowing His love and cleansing, we pick up the towel and bless others through ordinary, humble acts of service.⸻"The Upper Room Discourse begins with a dramatic call to follow Christ's example as a servant--to be people of the towel." -Hughes"How do we become people of the towel?We must observe the marvelous example of our foot-washing Lord and Savior and then listen to Jesus' challenge: 'If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.'Perhaps most important, we must have the quality of Jesus' heart. 'Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.'Finally, we become people of the towel by realizing who we are. The power, the impetus, and the grace to wash one another's feet is proportionate not only to how we see Jesus but how we see ourselves. Our Lord saw himself as King of kings, and he washed the disciples' feet. Recovery of a kingly consciousness will hallow and refine our entire lives. We are 'a royal priesthood.' (1 Peter 2:9)" -Hughes"If you know these things, blessed areyou if you do them." John 13:17The Heart of the Servant (13:1-3)"The final sentence gives us his heart: "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end." The servant's heart is a heart of love. A story about Czar Nicholas I of Russia tells us something of that love. The czar was greatly interested in a young man because he had been friends with the young man's father. When that young man came of age, Czar Nicholas gave him a fine position in the army. He also stationed him in a place of responsibility at one of the great fortresses of Russia. The young man was responsible for the monies and finances of a particular division of the army.The young man did quite well at first, but as time went along, he became quite a gambler. Before long he had gambled his entire fortune away. He borrowed from the treasury and also gambled that away, a few rubles at a time.One day he heard there was going to be an audit of the books the next day. He went to the safe, took out his ledger, and figured out how much money he had, then subtracted the amount he had taken. As he sat at the table, overwhelmed at the astronomical debt, he took out his pen and wrote, "A great debt, who can pay?" Not willing to go through the shame of what would happen the next day, he took out his revolver and covenanted with himself that at the stroke of midnight he would take his life.It was a warm and drowsy night, and as the young man sat at the table, he dozed off. Now, Czar Nicholas had a habit of putting on a common soldier's uniform and visiting some of his outposts. On that very night he came to that particular great fortress, and as he inspected it, he saw a light on in one of the rooms. He knocked on the door, but no one answered. He tried the latch, opened the door, and went in. There was the young man. The czar recognized him immediately. When he saw the note on the table and the ledgers laid out, his first impulse was to wake the young man and arrest him. But, overtaken with a wave of generosity, he instead took the pen that had fallen out of the soldier's hand and wrote one word on the paper, then tiptoed out of the room.About an hour later the young man woke up and reached for his revolver, realizing that it was much after twelve. Then his eyes fell upon his note: "A great debt, who can pay?" He saw immediately that one word had been added -"Nicholas." The young man dropped the gun, ran to the files, thumbed through some correspondence, and found the czar's signature. The note was authentic! The realization struck him —"The czar has been here and knows all my guilt. But he has undertaken my debt, and I will not have to die." The young man trusted in the czar's word, and sure enough, the needed monies came?The czar's love, paying the price for his guilty young friend, was only a faint shadow of the atoning love of Christ. Nicholas's deed was an easy matter for him —as easy as signing his name. But the atoning love of Jesus cost him everything!The tenses at the end of verse 1, "having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end," means that in the whole range of Christ's contact with his disciples he loved them!" -HughesThe Example of the Servant (13:4-11)The Challenge of the Servant (13:12-17)"According to John, the Lord gave the disciples two explanations of his washing of their feet - one while he was engaged in washing them, and the other after he had taken his place with them at the supper table again. The former, as we have seen, is theological in character: the foot-washing symbolizes Jesus' humbling himself to endure the death of the cross and the cleansing efficacy of his death for the believer. The latter, unfolded in verses 12-17, is practical in character: Jesus has washed their feet in order that from his example they may learn to perform similar service one for another.There is no incongruity between the two explanations; it is quite unnecessary to suppose that they must be due to two different authors. The second explanation is very much in line with Luke's account of the conversation which took place between the Lord and the disciples at the Last Supper (Luke 22:24-27), in which he drew their attention to his own example; but in Mark's counterpart to that conversation, which appears in an earlier context (Mark 10:35-45), Jesus' example of lowly service is brought into the closest association with the sacrifice of the cross: if any one of their number wants to be first, he 'must be slave of all' - because 'the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many'. The close association of the two themes in this Johannine context, accordingly, is perfectly natural`..." -FF BruceJudas was an unbeliever (John 6:64–71), so he did not have a “shield of faith” to use to ward off Satan's attacks...Even in His humiliation, our Lord had all things through His Father. He was poor and yet He was rich. Because Jesus knew who He was, where He came from, what He had, and where He was going, He was complete master of the situation. You and I as believers know that we have been born of God, that we are one day going to God, and that in Christ we have all things; therefore, we ought to be able to follow our Lord's example and serve others...What Jesus knew helped determine what Jesus did (John 13:4–5)...The Father had put all things into the Son's hands, yet Jesus picked up a towel and a basin! His humility was not born of poverty, but of riches. He was rich, yet He became poor (2 Cor. 8:9). A Malay proverb says, “The fuller the ear is of rice-grain, the lower it bends.”...Jesus was the Sovereign, yet He took the place of a servant. He had all things in His hands, yet He picked up a towel...It has well been said that humility is not thinking meanly of yourself; it is simply not thinking of yourself at all. True humility grows out of our relationship with the Father.Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 345). Victor Books.Rick Warren used to say, "Humility isn't thinking less of yourself. It's thinking of yourself less."We today, just like the disciples that night, desperately need this lesson on humility. The church is filled with a worldly spirit of competition and criticism as believers vie with one another to see who is the greatest. We are growing in knowledge, but not in grace (see 2 Peter 3:18). “Humility is the only soil in which the graces root,” wrote Andrew Murray. “The lack of humility is the sufficient explanation of every defect and failure.”The word translated “wash” in John 13:5–6, 8, 12, and 14 is nipto and means “to wash a part of the body.” But the word translated “washed” in John 13:10 is louo and means “to bathe all over.” The distinction is important, for Jesus was trying to teach His disciples the importance of a holy walk.When the sinner trusts the Saviour, he is “bathed all over” and his sins are washed away and forgiven (see 1 Cor. 6:9–11; Titus 3:3–7; and Rev. 1:5). “And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more” (Heb. 10:17). However, as the believer walks in this world, it is easy to become defiled. He does not need to be bathed all over again; he simply needs to have that defilement cleansed away. God promises to cleanse us when we confess our sins to Him (1 John 1:9).But why is it so important that we “keep our feet clean”? Because if we are defiled, we cannot have communion with our Lord. “If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me” (John 13:8). The word translated “part” is meros, and it carries the meaning here of “participation, having a share in someone or something.” When God “bathes us all over” in salvation, He brings about our union with Christ; and that is a settled relationship that cannot change. (The verb wash in John 13:10 is in the perfect tense. It is settled once and for all.) However, our communion with Christ depends on our keeping ourselves “unspotted from the world” (James 1:27). If we permit unconfessed sin in our lives, we hinder our walk with the Lord; and that is when we need to have our feet washed.Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 346). Victor Books.Referring to Jesus humbling himself and cf. to Philippians 2:5-9, RC Sproul writes, “It was not His deity but His dignity that Jesus laid aside. He emptied Himself of the glory that He enjoyed with His Father from all eternity. He laid aside His prerogatives as the second person of the Trinity. For the sake of His people, He descended from glory to lay down His life.”“That is proper, for Jesus was not instituting a sacrament that was to be repeated on a regular basis among the people of God, and we know that for this reason: the central significance of Jesus' washing of His disciples' feet has to do with baptism, which is the sacrament of the entrance into the new covenant. Baptism signifies many things, but at the very heart of the symbolism of baptism is the idea of cleansing” -R.C. Sproul“He knew who would betray him, but He washed all their feet, even the feet of Judas, but not without the warning that the cleansing He spoke of would not apply to every one of them.”“Those who give themselves in service to others find deep joy in it.”Excerpt FromJohn - An Expositional CommentaryR.C. SproulCONCLUSION"The Upper Room Discourse begins with a dramatic call to follow Christ's example as a servant--to be people of the towel." -HughesHow do we become people of the towel?We must observe the marvelous example of our foot-washing Lord and Savior and then listen to Jesus' challenge: 'If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.'Perhaps most important, we must have gthe quality of Jesus' heart. 'Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.'Finally, we become people of the towel by realizing who we are. The power, the impetus, and the grace to wash one another's feet is proportionate not only to how we see Jesus but how we see ourselves. Our Lord saw himself as King of kings, and he washed the disciples' feet. Recovery of a kingly consciousness will hallow and refine our entire lives. We are 'a royal priesthood.' (1 Peter 2:9)"If you know these things, blessed areyou if you do them." John 13:17This basic truth of Christian living is beautifully illustrated in the Old Testament priesthood. When the priest was consecrated, he was bathed all over (Ex. 29:4), and that experience was never repeated. However, during his daily ministry, he became defiled; so it was necessary that he wash his hands and feet at the brass laver in the courtyard (Ex. 30:18–21). Only then could he enter the holy place and trim the lamps, eat the holy bread, or burn the incense...We can learn an important lesson from Peter: don't question the Lord's will or work, and don't try to change it. He knows what He is doing...John was careful to point out that Peter and Judas were in a different relationship with Jesus. Yes, Jesus washed Judas' feet! But it did Judas no good because he had not been bathed all over. Some people teach that Judas was a saved man who sinned away his salvation, but that is not what Jesus said. Our Lord made it very clear that Judas had never been cleansed from his sins and was an unbeliever (John 6:64–71)...John 13:17 is the key—“If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” The sequence is important: humbleness, holiness, then happiness. Aristotle defined happiness as “good fortune joined to virtue … a life that is both agreeable and secure.” That might do for a philosopher, but it will never do for a Christian believer! Happiness is the by-product of a life that is lived in the will of God. When we humbly serve others, walk in God's paths of holiness, and do what He tells us, then we will enjoy happiness...The servant (slave) is not greater than his master; so, if the master becomes a slave, where does that put the slave? On the same level as the master! By becoming a servant, our Lord did not push us down: He lifted us up! He dignified sacrifice and service. You must keep in mind that the Romans had no use for humility, and the Greeks despised manual labor. Jesus combined these two when He washed the disciples' feet. The world asks, “How many people work for you?” but the Lord asks, “For how many people do you work?" When I was ministering at a conference in Kenya, an African believer shared one of their proverbs with me: “The chief is servant of all.” How true it is that we need leaders who will serve and servants who will lead. G.K. Chesterton said that a really great man is one who makes others feel great, and Jesus did this with His disciples by teaching them to serve...Be sure to keep these lessons in their proper sequence: humbleness, holiness, happiness. Submit to the Father, keep your life clean, and serve others. This is God's formula for true spiritual joy.Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 347). Victor Books.“We can transfer that warning to everyone reading this book. If you are reading this and have not been washed by Christ, you will have no part with Him in the Father's house. Jesus was preparing His disciples for that cleansing that would once and for all deliver them from their sin” -R.C. Sproul“We've already seen Jesus making the point in the final weeks of His life, “Unless you're willing to participate in My humiliation, you have no part in My exaltation.” Our very baptism is a sign not only of our being raised with Christ, but of our being buried with Christ. It is a sign that we join Him in His humiliation so that we may have a part in His glory.”“Jesus told Simon, “He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet, but is completely clean” (v. 10a). In the ancient world, when a person took a bath, he was clean until he walked outside in the dust in his bare feet or in open sandals. He could keep the rest of his body relatively clean, but his feet got dirty quickly. That's why there was the ritual of the cleansing of the feet without having to take a complete bath. Jesus told Peter, “When I wash your feet, I make you clean all over.” One touch of the cleansing power of Christ cleanses us from all sin.” -RC SproulIllustration:In 1912, when the Titanic struck the iceberg, there weren't enough lifeboats. Hundreds were left in the freezing Atlantic waters. One survivor later testified that while clinging to debris, she heard a man swimming from person to person, shouting, “Are you saved? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved!” That man was John Harper, a Scottish pastor. He gave away his life jacket to another passenger, and with his last breaths he pleaded with people to turn to Christ before they slipped under the waves.Connection to Sermon:Like those passengers, every one of us is sinking without Christ. The signs have been given, the call is clear—Jesus is the light of the world, sent not to condemn but to save. His words are life, but they will also be our judge. Don't harden your heart. Step into His light today while there is still time.INVITATIONWhat about you? Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 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. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬How do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTES"In 1970 I was among 12,300 delegates to Inter-Varsity's Urbana conven-tion, where we heard John Stott give a masterful application of the truth of this passage. He told a story about Samuel Logan Brengle:In 1878 when William Booth's Salvation Army had just been so named, men from all over the world began to enlist. One man, who had once dreamed of himself as a bishop, crossed the Atlantic from America to England to enlist. He was a Methodist minister, Samuel Logan Brengle. And he now turned from a fine pastorate to join Booth's Salvation Army. Brengle later became the Army's first American-born commissioner. But at first Booth accepted his services reluctantly and grudgingly. Booth said to Brengle, "You've been your own boss too long." And in order to instill humility into Brengle, he set him to work cleaning the boots of the other trainees. And Brengle said to himself, "Have I followed my own fancy across the Atlantic in order to black boots?" And then as in a vision he saw Jesus bending over the feet of rough, unlettered fishermen. "Lord," he whispered, "You washed their feet: I will black their boots."If we are to count ourselves as followers of Christ, there must be humble service in our lives. We must be people of the towel." -Hughes"Perhaps as good a commentary as any on our passage is supplied by the following paragraph from the biography of Robert Cleaver Chapman:No task was too lowly for Chapman. Visitors were particularly impressed by his habit of cleaning the boots and shoes of his guests.Indeed, it was on this point he met with most resistance, for those who stayed with him were conscious that despite the simplicity of his house he was a man of good breeding, and when they had heard him minister the Word with gracious authority, they were extremely sensitive about allowing him to perform so menial a task for them. But he was not to be resisted. On one occasion a gentleman, having regard no doubt to his host's gentle birth and high spiritual standing, refused at first to let him take away his boots. 'T insist', was the firm reply. 'In former days it was the practice to wash the saints' feet. Now that this is no longer the custom, I do the nearest thing, and clean their shoes." -FF BruceOUTLINESee aboveQUESTIONS TO CONSIDERWhat do I want them to know? Why do I want them to know it?What do I want them to do?Why do I want them to do it?How do they do this?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“John,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in John, by Matt Carter & Josh WredbergThe Gospels & Epistles of John, FF BruceJohn, RC SproulJohn, KöstenbergerThe Gospel According to John, DA CarsonLet's Study John, Mark JohnstonThe Light Has Come, Leslie Newbigin (TLHC)The Visual Word, Patrick Schreiner (TVW)“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Thru The Bible with J. Vernon McGee (TTB)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.comNicky Gumbel bible reading plan app or via YouVersionClaude.aiChatGPT AIGrok AIPerplexity.aiGoogle Gemini AI

Yes you are in!  And I'm back.  About 3 weeks investing time with family and friends in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.  Ironically, some of those very loved ones can hold me back.  Even myself.  How about you?  Your play of the day, here you go...Thank you Rick Warren!  Back on the board.  A great series on Naysayers.  You can hear more of that at this link...https://www.pastorrick.com/current-teaching/series/a-toolbox-for-life-2025?view=ignoring-the-naysayers-part-2-2025Who are your naysayers?  As you reflect on that, let's pick on me.  I can absolutely be my own naysayer.  No doubt about it.  Who do I think I am?  Is this podcast really making a difference?  Is it helping anybody?  What if I'm wrong?  Well, at least I cover that with Rom 3:23.Next, absolutely loved ones and some of those closest to me.  Think about it this way.  I best some of the dumbest and/or meanest things you have said has been to a loved one.  Why?  Because we are closest.  The closer you get the more friction that can occur...Rom 3:23.  Too old?  Too young?  Too dumb?  Too many mistakes?  Anything is possible with God.  You have the Ultimate Power Source if you so choose.  Matt 19:26.  Oh and God loves to leverage the least likely to do the greatest works.  It's all over the Bible.  So if you think you are the least likely and others tell you are the least likely you may be Prospect A1.Versed ones, you know it is absolutely all over the Bible.  Rick talks about David and Moses.  Think about Joseph and his brothers.  Think Jonah and himself wrestling with God abut going to Nineveh.  Think Jacob wrestling with God.  Think Jesus and his disciples.  Think Jesus and the public that crucified Him.  Think Paul and his resistance.  Need I go on?So now you know you are not alone.  What does your Heavenly Father want you to do that you've let others or even yourself get in the way?On the flip side, who encourages you to do the right thing that honors your Heavenly Father and loves others?  Matt 22: 36-40.Luke 4:24 NLTBut I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his own hometown.https://www.bible.com/bible/116/luk.4.24A special shout out to listener Aftyn.  A 20 something year old listener and encourager.  As I was wrestling with what I'm doing here, as if his timing was perfect, he chimes in on how much he loves the listens.  So much that he digs back on the older ones.  Thank you Lord for Aftyn and his timely encouragement.  Bonus, I ended up learning that Aftyn has a gift in music.  Stay tuned as I will encouraging him back.  Sharing his music and maybe even getting to interview him and sharing Aftyn with you.  You are going to want to meet this Young Man.  He is gifted.  Ending on a prayer note...

In this episode, Dinesh introduces his upcoming new film “The Dragon’s Prophecy” and plays the trailer. Bill Randall, a retired veteran who specialized in meteorology, joins Dinesh to discuss the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Dinesh reviews Rick Warren’s commentary on Dinesh’s own book, “Life After Death: The Evidence.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2021, I recorded a video called Three Reasons Why Rick Warren is a Heretic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft5chtPUOal) based on a 2013 blog post of the same name (https://www.stephenjbedard.com/2013/04/27/three-reasons-why-rick-warren-is-a-heretic/). Not everyone understands what I am trying to do here so in this video I try to explain as clearly as possible.Please support me at http://www.patreon.com/hopesreasonFollow me at http://www.x.com/sjbedard and http://www.facebook.com/hopesreason and http://www.instagram.com/sjbedard.

Send us a textEn este episodio especial el Dr. Ledezma y Hanna platican de lo que sigue para Liderazgo Enfocado Podcast. También el Dr. Ledezma comparte sus recomendaciones de libros de liderazgo y finalmente se anuncia la serie para el año 2026.Siguenos:INSTAGRAM:@liderazgo_enfocado@drabelledezmaMAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 25 de agosto, 2025 y 22 de Septiembre en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Support the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

In this third installment of the Famous TV Doctors Exposed series, former psychic medium Jenn Nizza and guest Marcia Montenegro take a closer look at Dr. Mark Hyman—one of the celebrity doctors behind Rick Warren's Daniel Plan. While many know him for his work in functional medicine, Marcia reveals the concerning New Age influences in his teachings and collaborations, including ties to Deepak Chopra and the promotion of “body, mind, spirit” healing.If you missed the first two episodes, go back and listen to Part 1 on Dr. Mehmet Oz and Part 2 on Dr. Daniel Amen. In today's episode, you'll learn why Christians must use discernment when it comes to wellness trends and health gurus.FOLLOW JENN NIZZA:- Follow Jenn on Instagram- Follow Jenn on TikTok- Follow Jenn on YouTube- Get Jenn's books

My Book review. I'm trying to go back to sleep! I picked up an old book from my bookshelf. It was a top seller Back then, and I've read most of it. This was and is my experience. Enjoy.

Send us a textPARTE 2El Pastor de la Iglesia La Misión, Elías Páez comparte con Liderazgo Enfocado un tema que anima a cualquier buscar sabiduría de Dios.Para mayor información del Pastor Páez y su ministerio:https://ministerioslamisionac.comINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/elias.paez/LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVO Si estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 25 de agosto, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textPARTE 1El Pastor de la Iglesia La Misión, Elías Páez comparte con Liderazgo Enfocado un tema que anima a cualquier buscar sabiduría de Dios.Para mayor información del Pastor Páez y su ministerio:https://ministerioslamisionac.comINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/elias.paez/LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVO Si estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 25 de agosto, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textPARTE 2Los lideres van por adelante y tenemos que preparar camino para los que estarán a cargo algún día en el futuro. Hoy el Pastor Gustavo Falcón comparte la primera parte de su tema “La nueva generación.”Para más información sobre Gustavo Falcón, visita estas enlaces:Instagram y Threads: @falconyFacebook: elbariglesiaTambién visita en Instagram: @elbariglesiamonterreyLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVO Si estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 25 de agosto, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Brought to you by ⁠Ride iQ⁠, the most innovative and productive equestrian coaching tool in the world. Start your free trial at Ride-iQ.com This episode of In Stride is sponsored by Purdue University's Online Certificate in Equitation Science. Rethink tradition and train with purpose as you explore the science behind how horses think, move, and learn. Register now! In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by Grand Prix dressage rider Anna Buffini. Anna Buffini is a highly accomplished American dressage rider. She started with a standout junior career, winning both the team and individual titles at the 2014 U.S. Young Rider National Championship riding Sundayboy, and helping lead Team USA to gold at the FEI North American Youth Championships that same year. In 2016, she claimed the U25 National Championship title at the USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup. As a professional, Buffini has been selected for at least four senior Nations Cup teams, representing the U.S. at top-tier events including Compiègne, Rotterdam, and Aachen. She is also a two-time World Cup finalist, qualifying in 2022 and 2023, where she achieved a sixth-place finish in the freestyle. Based in San Diego, Buffini continues to compete at the Grand Prix level while mentoring young riders, solidifying her reputation as one of the most respected U.S. dressage athletes today. In this episode, Anna Buffini shares her journey in the sport of dressage and the values that continue to guide her career, including: • How her family's influence and her parents' guidance helped shape her mindset and work ethic. • Her intentional use of social media to educate, uplift, and bring positivity to the horse world. • How she mentally prepares for competition, including navigating the unpredictability of sport. • Her strategies for maintaining balance, joy, and perspective while pursuing high-level goals. • Her coaching philosophy and the qualities she believes define an effective and supportive trainer.  Join Anna and Sinead for an inspiring conversation about the future of equestrian sport and the impact riders can have beyond the arena. Anna's Book Recommendation: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren 

Rick Warren is a Pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church in California. His book, "The Purpose Driven Life," has soled over 50 million copies! Since 2022, he serves as executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition. He was mentored by Billy Graham from the age of 18 and his vision is to reach the world with the Gospel by 2033! Listen in to his story!

Send us a textHoy conocemos al Pastor Xosé Escamilla de la iglesia Casa de Oración en San Diego, CA. También hacemos un round de Q&A y finalmente el Dr. Abel Ledezma comparte la conclusión de la serie “ˆLa fe de un líder”.Para más información sobre el Pastor Xosé Escamilla, visita estas enlaces:Instagram: @casadeoracion.sdhttp://www.casadeoracionsd.orgMAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 25 de agosto, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Support the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Rick Warren is a Pastor and author. He is the founder of Saddleback Church in California. His book, "The Purpose Driven Life," has soled over 50 million copies! Since 2022, he serves as executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition. He was mentored by Billy Graham from the age of 18 and his vision is to reach the world with the Gospel by 2033! Listen in to his story!

Send us a textPARTE 1Los lideres van por adelante y tenemos que preparar camino para los que estarán a cargo algún día en el futuro. Hoy el Pastor Gustavo Falcón comparte la primera parte de su tema “La nueva generación.”Para más información sobre Gustavo Falcón, visita estas enlaces:Instagram y Threads: @falconyFacebook: elbariglesiaTambién visita en Instagram: @elbariglesiamonterreyLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVO Si estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 28 de julio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have.The Rosary is foremost among them.Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.The Great Rosary Campaign is a yearlong mission for the conversion of cultural leaders. We will announce a weekly call to pray every Sunday for specific fallen-away Catholics and non-Catholics.THIS WEEK of the Great Rosary Campaign, we will pray for the conversion of Rick Warren, the famous protestant author of "The Purpose Driven Life" and "megachurch" pastor.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with a guest speaker, Scott Hitzel. Scott was commissioned by Rick Warren to help launch Saddleback Church's multi-site movement and then with years of executive leadership experience in thriving Southern California churches, he now serves as Vice President at The Paterson Center, where he helps people […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with a guest speaker, Scott Hitzel. Scott was commissioned by Rick Warren to help launch Saddleback Church's multi-site movement and then with years of executive leadership experience in thriving Southern California churches, he now serves as Vice President at The Paterson Center, where he helps people […]

Send us a textUsted puede crear una cultura de liderazgo en su empresa, iglesia, o organización.  La cultura que usted impone hacia su equipo, es lo que se manifestará. Última lección de la serie "La Realidad del Liderazgo Parte 1"Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo Sección II: Desarrollando LíderesEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. La segunda parte de esta serie se comparte de la importancia de rodearse con personas que levantan a su equipo y de como escogerlas.LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 28 de julio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textHoy nos enfocamos en el desarrollo de las habilidades y el nivel de resistencia de los lideres. La responsabilidad más importante de los lideres es levantar más lideres.LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 28 de julio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo Sección II: Desarrollando LíderesEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. La segunda parte de esta serie se comparte de la importancia de rodearse con personas que levantan a su equipo y de como escogerlas.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanSupport the showPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Disgraced pastor Perry Noble gets his WrestleMania walkout song played by the church worship team as they choose AC/DC's "Highway To Hell" as a funny way to introduce him. We take a look at prominent figures such as Rick Warren, Greg Laurie, Carl Lentz, Steven Furtick and others who have seemingly loved to meditate on the works of artists like the Beatles, Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and Led Zeppelin in their private life only to have their devilish desires played out for their congregations. Good Fight New York Conference https://www.goodfight.org/media/Good-Fight-July-2025-NY-Conference.pdf  Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries  Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries  Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight

Send us a textAlondra de Medina de Iglesia Amistad en Juchitán, Oaxaca, México nos acompaña en este episodio. Alondra nos testifica sobre la jornada de su iglesia después de un terremoto que devasto su edificio.También el Dr. Abel Ledezma comparte la segunda parte de “La fe de un líder”.Para más información sobre Alondra Medina, visita estas enlaces:Instagram y Threads: @aloasaFacebook: alondra.v.medinaTambién visita en Instagram: @reflejamx @iglesia.amistadLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 28 de julio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textHoy nos enfocamos en el desarrollo de las habilidades y el nivel de resistencia de los lideres. La responsabilidad más importante de los lideres es levantar más lideres.LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 28 de julio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo Sección II: Desarrollando LíderesEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. La segunda parte de esta serie se comparte de la importancia de rodearse con personas que levantan a su equipo y de como escogerlas.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

In the book of Revelation we are warned about two different beasts. The first and most well known is the Antichrist, and the other is known as the false prophet who causes everyone to worship the son of perdition. Could this false prophet be the recently appointed Pontiff of Rome? Or does Scripture say that it would be someone else?   Follow Good Fight Ministries on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight   We're on Rumble! https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries  

Send us a textLa responsabilidad más importante de los lideres es levantar más lideres. Hoy nos enfocamos en el desarrollo de las habilidades y el nivel de resistencia de los lideres.Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo Sección II: Desarrollando LíderesEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. La segunda parte de esta serie se comparte de la importancia de rodearse con personas que levantan a su equipo y de como escogerlas.LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 23 de junio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Mental health challenges are real and they're common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough.

Send us a textHoy escucharemos la cuarta parte el tema “Cómo levantar lideres” Antes de cualquier entrenamiento, necesitas tener el discernimiento en como uno eliges a las personas que lo rodearan.Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo Sección II: Desarrollando LíderesEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. La segunda parte de esta serie se comparte de la importancia de rodearse con personas que levantan a su equipo y de como escogerlas.LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 23 de junio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textEl Dr. Abel nos comparte de como escoger los lideres y su equipo. Antes de cualquier entrenamiento, necesitas tener el discernimiento en como uno elige a las personas que lo rodearan.Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo Sección II: Desarrollando LíderesEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. La segunda parte de esta serie se comparte de la importancia de rodearse con personas que levantan a su equipo y de como escogerlas. MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transforman LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 23 de junio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Para más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textEl Dr. Ledezma inicia una mini-serie titulada "La fe de un líder". En este episodio se habla de la importancia de una visión definida y la confianza del líder.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanLIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 23 de junio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Para más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

This episode is/was in early access for members from Thu, 22 May 2025 until Sat, 24 May 2025. Become a Member for early access, ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — It always seems impossible until it's done. Spoken by: Rick Warren twitter.com/rickwarren Eric Thomas instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher Les Brown instagram.com/thelesbrown Trent Shelton instagram.com/TrentShelton Music: Cezame Trailers - Oblivion Cezame Trailers apmmusic.com/libraries/cezame-trailers-cet

Send us a textParte II El Dr. Ledezma comparte la serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. Sección 2 de esta serie se dirige hacia el desarrollo de su liderazgo.Hoy el Dr. Ledezma comparte la segunda parte del tema: “Cómo levantar lideres”LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 23 de junio, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo IEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. Las primeras lecciones de esta serie tienen el propósito de influenciar el cambio. MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

This episode is/was in early access for members from Fri, 16 May 2025 until Sat, 17 May 2025. Become a Member for early access, ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you do not stop. Spoken by: Rick Warren twitter.com/rickwarren Eric Thomas instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher David Goggins instagram.com/davidgoggins Trent Shelton instagram.com/TrentShelton Les Brown instagram.com/thelesbrown Tyrese Gibson twitter.com/tyrese Music: Secession Studios - The Abyss Secession Studios thesecession.bandcamp.com

In this episode I am joined by Professor Mara Einstein, digital marketing critic; author and public speaker on cult brands and influencer scams; and tenured professor of media studies at Queens College (CUNY). Mara discusses her latest book “Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults”, warns about manipulative marketing techniques used in media and religions, details the 9 steps of cult recruitment, and shares case studies of religious marketing models. Mara recalls her own life journey from an early interest in religions and cults, her path through academia studying religion and marketing, and her own discipleship under and subsequent disillusionment with spiritual teacher and political activist Marianne Williamson. Mara also considers religion as a product, analyses stealth Buddhism and prosperity gospel preachers, and offers her own thoughts on how religious groups can market themselves more ethically. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep306-marketing-tactics-of-religions-cults-prof-mara-einstein Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Hoodwinked, 01:21 - Religion as a product 02:17 - Early interest in religion and cults 03:36 - PhD about religion and policy 05:35 - Televangelists and the Passion of the Christ 06:52 - The Purpose Driven Church marketing 07:34 - The secularisation theory and why the US bucks the trend 08:13 - Joel Osteen vs Oprah Winfrey 09:34 - Why do secular organisations use religious themes? 11:41 - Cults and Multi-level marketing 13:14 - Brand cults such as Apple 14:46 - Marketing Hoodwinked 1536 - Social media vs television advertising 16:37 - Rage farming, increased anxiety, and becoming susceptible to messaging 20:20 - Brand purchases as expressions of individual identity 21:42 - Selling the sacred, how religion and marketing intersects 25:03 - Mara's own religious journey through Judaism and the New Age 26:31 - Becoming a follower of Marianne Williamson 27:01 - Disillusioned by religion 27:13 - Studying evangelicals 27:58 - Interviewing Ralph White 28:29 - Mara analyses her own journey to becoming a follower of Marianne Williamson 32:00 - World Nutella Day 34:18 - Going deeper with Marianne Williamson 36:10 - 9 steps of cult recruitment 36:47 - Targeting the vulnerable 40:26 - Upselling and the Kabbalah Centre 42:02 - Love-bombing 43:14 - Tough love 44:34 - Creation of in and out groups 46:30 - Severe repercussions for leaving 47:22 - American Evangelism 49:33 - How should religions market themselves with integrity? 49:52 - “He Gets Us” and the Alpha Course 52:07 -2 year mission trips don't work 52:41 - The best marketing is to live the message 54:49 - Shady marketing tactics to avoid 56:22 - Beware of panacea answers 57:02 - Beware the charismatic leader 57:56 - How would Mara advice a religious group to use marketing ethically? 59:33 - Know your target audience 01:01:13 - The brilliance of Rick Warren's consumer research driven marketing 01:02:47 - Is stealth Buddhism shady marketing? 01:04:44 - Bait and switch of secular mindfulness 01:06:34 - Capitalist meditation 01:07:42 - Is MBSR a bait and switch? 01:09:09 - Mara's advice for those selling corporate mindfulness 01:10:15 - Transparency vs deception 01:12:23 - Make it ok to question and ok to leave 01:13:31 - Hoodwinked 01:14:15 - Pervasiveness of cults 01:15:13 - Influencers and a spectrum of cults 01:16:29 - Teal Swan and lifestyle marketing 01:17:21 - Anyone can be pulled into a cult … To find our more about Professor Mara Einstein, visit: - https://www.drmaraeinstein.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

Send us a textEl Dr. Ledezma comparte la serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. Sección 2 de esta serie se dirige hacia el desarrollo de su liderazgo.En cuanto de su obra, organización, ministerio; usted tiene que darse a la tarea de levantar lideres. La preparación de liderazgo es importante puesto que nosotros no estaremos como líder para siempre y el trabajo continua.Hoy el Dr. Ledezma comparte la primera parte del tema: “Cómo levantar lideres”LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 19 de mayo, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.SERIE Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo IEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. Las primeras lecciones de esta serie tienen el propósito de influenciar el cambio.  MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Send us a textParte IINingún cambio se llevará a cabo si no tienes influencia. Esta semana les traemos la conclusión del tema: “Incrementando su influencia”. Serie: La Realidad del Liderazgo IEl Dr. Ledezma comparte da serie titulada “La Realidad del Liderazgo”. Las primeras lecciones de esta serie tienen el propósito de influenciar el cambio.LIDERAZGO ENFOCADO EN VIVOSi estas en el área de San Diego, CA le hacemos una invitación a nuestras capacitaciones mensuales de liderazgo en vivo. Nuestro próximo evento es el 19 de mayo, 2025 en Centro Familiar Cristiano, 5901 Rancho Hills Drive. Si no estas en el área, nos puedes ver en línea y en vivo desde nuestra página oficial.MAS RECIENTE LIBRO: “10 Principios que transforman” 10 Principios que transforman nos explica, en una forma sencilla y contundente, los beneficios de poner en práctica los diez principios que Dios le ordenó a Moisés que escribiera, y de los resultados que su aplicación tiene no solo en nuestra vida, sino en la de aquellos a los que amamos y que nos rodean. Son principios dados por Dios para guiarnos en un mundo que cada vez más los ha dejado de lado.https://www.liderazgoenfocado.com/product-page/10-principios-que-transformanPara más información de Liderazgo Enfocado o el Dr. Abel Ledezma visita: https://www.liderazgoenfocado.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LiderazgoEnfocado

Episode 60: Finding Joy and Purpose Through Obedience with Krystal Hunsucker About Our Guest Krystal Hunsucker is a vibrant woman of faith who brings energy and authenticity to everything she does. Here's a little more about her: Boy mom to two sons (ages 5 and 9) Mary Kay Sales Director since 2002 (working her business for 25 years) Professional emcee and public speaker Passionate about worship music and singing Lives in McKinney, Texas with her husband Brad and their two sons Krystal grew up in Abilene, Texas before finishing high school and college in Oklahoma (she's a proud Sooner!). She loves makeup, fashion, sparkles, and her signature "color" is literally color – she embraces brightness in all aspects of life! Episode Highlights: Rhythms That Restore In this special one-year anniversary episode, Krystal shares how she's discovered rhythms that restore her mind, heart, body, and spirit through various seasons of life. Her story beautifully illustrates how finding peace and joy through obedience to God creates sustainable rhythms of rest and renewal. Finding Her Purpose Early At just 21-22 years old, Krystal read "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, which helped her identify her life's purpose: "to lead and inspire and encourage women." This purpose has guided her life's direction, and she's seen how God has consistently placed her in positions to fulfill this calling. Daily Rhythms That Restore Krystal maintains her spiritual growth and finds daily restoration through: Following The Bible Recap (she's in her third year using it) Leading Bible study Weekly church attendance Worship music that realigns her heart Teaching her boys by example Finding quiet time in her car (her "peace filling spot") Viewing each day as an opportunity for "daily bread" rather than trying to plan too far ahead Her Faith Journey While Krystal grew up in church, she experienced a powerful "wrangling" moment during her junior year of college. She had drifted from her spiritual foundation and was in an unhealthy relationship when her boyfriend unexpectedly suggested attending a Shane & Shane concert. There, she had a profound Holy Spirit encounter that left her in tears throughout the concert. A week later, she ended the relationship, and "everything changed" in her life. Lessons in Obedience and Surrender Krystal shared powerful examples of how obedience to God has blessed her life: Dating journey: She remained patient and selective for over 10 years, writing out Proverbs 31 with her name in it, creating a detailed list of qualities she sought in a partner, and going on many first dates while being obedient to not "waste time with the wrong person" She met her husband Brad on a blind date at age 33 and married at 34 Parenting her youngest son: She described the indescribable blessings that came through fully surrendering and obeying God's guidance God's Movement in Her Life Krystal and Brad have been married for almost 11 years and have two sons. She shared a beautiful perspective: "I am truly and honestly feel like I am living my dream," though she sometimes has to remind herself to fully embrace and enjoy this season of life that she worked so hard for. Advice to Her Younger Self Although she was blessed with great parents and natural confidence as a child, Krystal would remind her younger self to keep seeking God during seasons of doubt, remembering that "obedience creates peace, even when it's not easy." Krystal's Challenge to Listeners "Daily seek Him. I don't know what that looks like for each person but figure out what moves you. On the days you don't feel moved or on the busy days when the day slips by and it's been one or two days since you've dug into the Word, get back to what you know to do. Whether it's worship music, prayer writing, listening to the Bible, reading the Bible, a podcast, or a sermon - there are so many options. Whatever fills your soul with Him, do it and then do it again until on the days you don't, you wake up the following day hungry and ready to return." Resources Mentioned The Bible Recap (Tara-Leigh Cobble's Bible reading plan and podcast) "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren John Gordon's work John Maxwell's books Worship music: "Worthy is the Lamb" and Forrest Frank's "God is Good" Shane & Shane's music Connect with Krystal Visit: http://vipeurl.com/1rgud3d Support the Rhythms That Restore Podcast This episode celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Rhythms That Restore podcast (Episode 60)! The podcast continues its mission of helping listeners learn rhythms that can restore minds, hearts, bodies, and spirits while walking confidently in who God has called them to be. If this conversation blessed you, please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform or share it with friends and family who might need encouragement in finding their own rhythms of rest and renewal in Jesus. Connect with us anytime on www.cherissehixson.com and sign up for our Email List and stay up to date on Episode, New Rhythms and our next R & R Gatherings.  "May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you. May you know that if God is for you, who can be against you? With God on your side, whom shall you fear? May you be like a tree that is planted by rivers of living water, that your leaf will not wither, and whatsoever you do, it shall prosper." - Krystal's blessing to listeners    

**DISCLAIMER:  Please listen with caution and away from little ears as this story references abortion   Being in the midst of suffering, heartbreak, and tragedy can be painstakingly lonely and the most desperate time of your life. You can be left questioning God, confused as to why He isn't answering your prayers, and even downright angry with Him.   Today's storyteller, Beth Mull, from our Raleigh, North Carolina community, experienced all of these emotions as she walked through the unraveling of her marriage and the terminal diagnosis of her baby daughter. But, as Beth recalls through her story, it was in those feelings of helplessness that she can clearly see the Father's persistent pursuit of her heart through His unconditional love and redemptive power as He led her to His unique purpose for her life.  This story's ending just may surprise you!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - God's Word is powerful, strengthening you for what lies ahead. - Never let your past disqualify you for what God may be calling you to. - God has something big for your life, so bravely follow Him!    Links:  Listen to a similar story: Ep. 270- Lauren: "Peeling My Shame Away"     The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a “Story Within the Story” with Beth and her role as director of Love Life in Raleigh   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Beth and our past storytellers    We want to hear from you!  Please complete our Listener Survey   Need a summer Bible study?! Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings!

In this episode, Kyle discusses the recent mass murders of Christians around the globe at the hands of Muslims. Also, in the Quick Hitters segment, he discusses Hamas and Palestinian “civilians” throwing a party to celebrate the return to Israel of the murdered and mutilated bodies of a mother and her two young children, all US Senate Democrats voting against a bill that would keep males from competing in female sports, a narcissistic gay couple having trouble getting their designer babies back to the UK, a public school psychology teacher in Waurika, OK making their students fill out a survey about their thoughts on different sex acts, and the colossal idiocy of former pastor Rick Warren. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Segment 1: • Jesus Wasn't ‘In the Middle'—especially on issues of life and death like abortion. • Rick Warren's Bad Tweet: His attempt at neutrality backfired, and after backlash, he deleted it. • The ‘Middle' Is a Position Too: Avoiding a stance doesn't make you neutral—it's still taking a side. Segment 2: • Pastor Andy Wood's Apology: He retracted his positive tweet about the inauguration—why? • Biblical Leadership Includes Prayer: Paul commanded believers to pray for leaders, so why apologize? • Seeker-Sensitive Churches Avoid Hard Truths: Talking about real issues might drive people away—but is silence worth the cost? Segment 3: • Wheaton College Backtracks: They deleted a tweet congratulating a Trump appointee—why are schools afraid of association? • Politics & Salvation: When people get saved, their worldview aligns with biblical truth—so why the hesitation to affirm believers in politics? • Is Todd Soft on Immigration? Some might think so, but the bigger issue is how evangelicals let tone divide them. Segment 4: • Matthew 21's Fig Tree Proclamations: Jesus called things as they were—He never softened truth to be accepted. • An Atheist's Take: Some claim prayers before government meetings are outdated—how should Christians respond? • Perspective Shift: If believers endured corrupt governments in 1512, can we not remain faithful today? Stay focused on the bigger picture. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

William Wolfe from the Center for Baptist Leadership joins the Deace Group roundtable, where the panel discusses commentary on different issues this week from Pope Francis and former SBC Pastor Rick Warren. The panel also discusses whether we're finally close to the conclusion to the conflict in Ukraine. Hour Two is Feedback Friday. TODAY'S SPONSORS: JASE MEDICAL: https://jasemedical.com/ and enter code “DEACE” at checkout for a discount on your order REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST: https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ VOICE OF JUDAH ISRAEL: Visit https://donate.vojisrael.org/steve to support VOJI's mission of sharing hope in Israel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Democrat congresslady thinks the word "manufacturing" is sexist; Tulsi Gabbard is confirmed; and a prominent evangelical pastor, Rick Warren, urges Christians to be politically centrist. Click here to join the member-exclusive portion of my show: https://bit.ly/4biDlri Ep.1673 - - - DailyWire+: Now is the time to join the fight. Watch the hit movies, documentaries, and series reshaping our culture. Go to https://dailywire.com/subscribe today. GET THE ALL-NEW YES OR NO EXPANSION PACK TODAY: https://bit.ly/41gsZ8Q Order your Mayflower Cigars here: https://bit.ly/3Qwwxx2 (Must be 21+ to purchase. Exclusions may apply) - - - Today's Sponsors: Masa Chips - Visit https://masachips.com/discount/KNOWLES for 20% off your order. PureTalk - Switch to PureTalk and start saving today! Visit https://PureTalk.com/KNOWLES Tecovas - Point your toes west. Get 10% off at https://tecovas.com/KNOWLES when you sign up for email and texts. - - - Socials: Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3RwKpq6 Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3BqZLXA Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3eEmwyg Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3L273Ek

Today, we're talking about Russell Vought's confirmation as director of the Office of Management and Budget in Trump's second term after Democrats in the Senate did everything in their power to prevent his confirmation from going through. After all, according to Chuck Schumer, Vought is "Project 2025 incarnate," when really, he's just doing his job as Trump directed him. Of course, that didn't stop Wheaton College, his alma mater, from retracting its congratulatory statement after the social media backlash. We also discuss Rick Warren's most recent post about Jesus being in the political middle. And is Kanye West's latest anti-Semitic X rant evidence of spiritual attack? Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (00:51) Share the Arrows tickets on sale soon! (03:37) Tulsi Gabbard confirmed (05:40) Russ Vought confirmed as OMB Director (12:55) Wheaton College removes post congratulating Vought (25:33) Wheaton's past progressive leanings  (40:04) Kanye West's X rant  (49:51) Response to Rick Warren's post ---   Today's Sponsors: EveryLife — The only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% of your first order today! Good Ranchers — Go to https://GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE at checkout to claim $25 off, free express shipping, and your choice of FREE ground beef, chicken, or salmon in every order for an entire year. Pre-Born — Will you help rescue babies' lives? Donate by calling #250 & say keyword 'BABY' or go to Preborn.com/ALLIE. BlazeTV — Watch episode four of ‘The Coverup: Smoking Gun' on BlazeTV, releasing Thursday. Become a subscriber at faucicoverup.com/ALLIE and use code “SMOKINGGUN” for $30 off your subscription. --- Related Episodes: Ep 1136 | Christianity Today, Be the Bridge, & the Evangelical Underbelly of USAID Funds | Guest: Megan Basham https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1136-christianity-today-be-the-bridge-the/id1359249098?i=1000689740204 Ep 945 | Churches: Beware of the 'After Party' Trojan Horse | Guest: Megan Basham https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-945-churches-beware-of-the-after-party-trojan/id1359249098?i=1000644262393 Ep 796 | Former Lesbian Activist Calls “Soft” Christians to Repentance | Guest: Rosaria Butterfield https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-796-former-lesbian-activist-calls-soft-christians/id1359249098?i=1000610921016 Ep 896 | From 'Trans Man' to Transformed by Christ | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-896-from-trans-man-to-transformed-by-christ-guest/id1359249098?i=1000632613519 Ep 897 | A Detransitioner on the Lie of Trans ‘Joy' | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-897-a-detransitioner-on-the-lie-of-trans/id1359249098?i=1000632747460 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices