Podcasts about Sabbath

Here on the weekends, we're traveling through Mark's gospel one verse at a time. As we return to chapters two and three the Pharisees are claiming Jesus was breaking the Sabbath law! But what they failed to realize is the spirit of the law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29?v=20251111

John Strain | Recorded December 20, 2025

John Strain | Recorded December 20, 2025

In today's episode, I share what my family has been doing lately and answer a fellow homeschooler's question about how you can tell when you need a break. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Mark 2:27 - "The Sabbath was created for man, not man for the Sabbath." - Matthew 12:11 - “What man is there among you who, if he has only one sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will not take hold of it and lift it out?" RELATED LINKS: - EP 14: Is Date Night Essential - is it possible for your marriage to thrive without weekly nights out? - EP 94: Raising Kids Who Don't Rebel - on cultivating a home where your child feels loved and heard - Until the Streetlights Come On - Ginny Yurich's book on how playing outdoors benefits our bodies and brains - 5 Reasons Our Family Loves Factory Tours - How to Plan the Perfect Staycation - Pack Up & Leave: Travel Tips for Fun Family Vacations - a book full of ideas that have worked well for our family - Bananagrams - on of our favorite games (which we tote with us on vacation) STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -weekly themed link lists of free resources - Instagram: @flanders_family - follow for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life - parenting tips, homeschool help, printables - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home- encouragement for wives, mothers, believers - My Books: Shop Online - find on Amazon, at Barnes & Noble, or through our website  

Living with Purpose Today So You're Remembered Tomorrow: The Sacred Art of Legacy BuildingOverviewIn a world that often feels overwhelming and chaotic, Rabbi Daniel Cohen reminds us that our greatest power lies not in changing the entire world, but in transforming one moment, one encounter, one life at a time. This deeply inspiring conversation explores the sacred ingredients for living with intentional purpose and creating a legacy that matters - starting today, not someday. Through powerful stories of doormen who pray, strangers who say "get up," and the profound difference between being "great" and being "grateful," Rabbi Cohen illuminates the path to authentic leadership and meaningful impact.Living with Purpose Today So You're Remembered Tomorrow: The Sacred Art of Legacy BuildingGuest: Rabbi Daniel Cohen, Spiritual Leader of Congregation Agudath ShalomHost: Julie RigaAbout This EpisodeJulie sits down with Rabbi Daniel Cohen, nationally sought-after speaker and author dedicated to helping people design their lives around meaning, purpose, and legacy. Through his book What Will They Say About You When You're Gone? and his Legacy Academy, Rabbi Cohen inspires audiences to become their best selves.Fun Fact: His favorite food is his wife's chocolate chip cookies - fitting, since his first word was "cookie."The Three Sacred Ingredients for Success1. Making Every Encounter Matter The power of small gestures. Elevator moments and hospital hallways as sacred opportunities. How a doorman's prayer changed a cancer patient's journey. The story of "Get up, get up" that created fifty years of legacy.2. Creating Space to Hear the Soul Moving away the layers to discover what's within us. Seizing meditative moments: walking without your phone, writing, praying, silence. The Sabbath principle: turning off the outside world to turn on the inner world. Aligning your body with your soul.3. Living with Intention - Daily, Not Someday The unpolished diamond: God gives us a new one every day to polish and radiate light. The three ultimate questions: Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter? Making time count rather than letting time pass.Memorable Quotes"God's not asking us to change the world, but to change the world of one person every day.""When you wake up in the morning, God believes the world needs you. And when you live with that awareness, no encounter is random.""The moment you add on those three letters - 'ful' - you become filled with a whole new way of living, because you're not just great, you're grateful.""Every day we get an unpolished diamond, and God asks us: how much of that light did you radiate?"Key InsightsThe Hospital Doorman: A cancer patient at Sloan Kettering said the most memorable person wasn't a doctor or nurse, but the doorman who said: "I'll pray for you and I hope I'll never see you again." The doorman understood he stood at the threshold where people leave with anxiety.The "Get Up" Legacy: A Holocaust survivor shared that after liberation, he was too weak to stand. A friend said simply: "Get up, get up." Fifty years later, he told hundreds including his wife, children, and students: "Everything I have, I owe to my friend who said those words. Without him, I would not be here today."Key TakeawaysFocus on small, meaningful acts of kindness that lift someone upCreate space to hear your soul - turn off the outside world regularlyPolish your diamond daily: How much light did I radiate today?Words carry weight and light - never underestimate their powerLive with grateful, not just greatAnswer the three questions now: Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter?No encounter is random when you live with awarenessConnectRabbi Daniel Cohen: www.rabbidanielcohen.comJulie Riga: Stay On Course PodcastSubscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts.

This podcast discusses the idea of the Sabbath and how we can utilize this special time for refreshment and communion.

The closing chapter of Philippians seems to oscillate between extremely specific remarks and some thoughts that are truly general. Being separated in time and culture from the first audience, we naturally gravitate towards the grand sweeping statements. Interestingly, the very fact these are abstracted from specific circumstances makes them more (not less) practical. We dwell on the idea of "fixing our thoughts on what is true", and are fascinated by how the "peace of God" relates to the "God of peace".

Read OnlineJesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. Mark 7:31–32Throughout Jesus' public ministry, His actions, while purely charitable, were often deliberate and provocative. His words and deeds testified to the true meaning of the Mosaic Law by exposing the damaging legalism of many Pharisees, whose misinterpretations deeply influenced God's Chosen People. For example, Jesus healed a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath (cf. Mark 3:1–6) and cured a man who had been lame for thirty-eight years (cf. John 5:1–18). In both cases, Jesus was accused of violating the Sabbath rest as interpreted by the Pharisaic traditions. By challenging these restrictive and erroneous interpretations, Jesus demonstrated that the Sabbath is a day for mercy, healing, and honoring God, not a burdensome observance of human traditions. Jesus boldly lived the Mosaic Law as it was intended, while challenging the erroneous practices and beliefs He encountered. Another act of deliberate and charitable provocation was Jesus' ministry among the Gentiles. At that time, observant Jews often avoided direct interactions with Gentiles, considering them ritually unclean and outside the covenant community of Israel. Yet Jesus traveled into Gentile regions such as Tyre, Sidon, and the Decapolis. In today's Gospel, Jesus traveled from Tyre to Sidon and then to the Decapolis, where He healed a deaf and mute man. Being predominantly Gentile regions, they were marked by pagan worship, Hellenistic culture, and lifestyles often incompatible with Jewish religious practices. It is likely that Jesus' companions—the Twelve—were surprised and uneasy during these visits, but that was precisely the point. Their journey to these territories was itself a lesson Jesus intended to teach. By engaging with Gentiles, Jesus revealed that God's salvation is not limited to Israel but extends to all nations, fulfilling the promise made to Abraham: “All the families of the earth will find blessing in you” (Genesis 12:3). In doing so, Jesus began preparing His disciples to shed nationalistic biases and embrace the universal scope of God's covenant of salvation.The healing of the deaf and mute man carries profound significance. First, by performing the miracle in predominantly Gentile territory, Jesus directed its meaning beyond the Jews to all peoples of every nation. The message is clear: By healing the man's deafness, Jesus teaches that all must hear the saving message of the Gospel. By healing his speech impediment, Jesus further teaches that all who hear the Gospel are called to proclaim it.Though the manner of this healing—putting “his finger into the man's ears and, spitting, touched his tongue”—is rich with symbolism, it also reveals Jesus' personal and compassionate approach. For a deaf and mute man, spoken words alone would not have conveyed what Jesus was about to do. By using touch and visible gestures, Jesus communicated with the man in a way he could understand, engaging him personally and tenderly. This reflects the boundless compassion of Jesus, Who meets each of us where we are.Reflect today on the lesson the Twelve learned as they traveled with Jesus through Gentile and pagan regions. As followers of Christ, we must learn not only from His words but also from His actions. The Creed, the Sacraments, and the moral teachings of the Church are not meant for Catholics alone but for all people. At times, sharing the Gospel might require charitable provocation within the social circles in which we live and work. We must strive to do so in ways that people can understand, setting aside artificial or inconsequential traditions that obstruct the message. True compassion leads us to every person, making us instruments of their salvation, knowing that the message we bring is for all, so that “all the families of the earth” may find blessing in God through you.My compassionate and provocative Lord, You confidently and lovingly challenged the burdensome and restrictive traditions that had overshadowed the true spirit of the Mosaic Law, pointing Your disciples—and us—to the universal scope of Your saving mission. Grant me the courage and wisdom to be an instrument of Your Gospel to everyone I meet. Help me to love them where they are, with the tenderness and compassion You show, so that they, too, may be drawn into the joy of Your eternal Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: unknown, (Markusmaler und Gehilfe), Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

You're not behind. You're just running too fast. Most leaders think the answer to overwhelm is speed—more efficiency, tighter schedules, faster execution. But what if the real problem isn't that you're doing too little? What if it's that you're running at an unsustainable pace that's hurting you, your family, your work, and your team? In this final episode of our Five Spheres of an H2 Leader series, we're tackling pace, how fast you're running, why you're running that fast, and what it's costing you. Most leaders execute from anxiety and shame, not focus and clarity. They're running FROM something instead of running TO something. And when you run too fast for too long, everything suffers—your health, your relationships, your creativity, and your team's culture. Alan breaks down the difference between personal activation (how fast you're running) and communal activation (how fast you're driving your team to run). And he introduces the concept that changes everything: effectiveness over efficiency. What You'll Learn: Why most leaders execute from anxiety and shame instead of focus and clarity—and how to shift from running FROM something to running TO something Personal activation vs. communal activation: how your pace directly impacts everyone around you (whether you realize it or not) The efficiency trap: why focusing on "doing all the things as fast as possible" kills creativity, presence, and quality Peter Drucker's definition of effectiveness: doing the right things well—not all the things quickly How to identify if you're running at a sustainable pace: the 1-10 self-assessment and why most leaders overestimate their capacity Four things that suffer when you run too fast: your health (cardiac issues, stress, sleep), those you love (presence, connection), your work (creativity, quality, enjoyment), and your team (culture, morale, burnout) The seasonal awareness principle: why some sprint seasons are okay—but only if you know they're seasons with a beginning and an end Why hurry is literally killing you: the science on how chronic rushing impacts everything from heart health to weight to sleep quality The communal cost of your pace: how your speed becomes your team's speed—and why your anxiety cascades down the org chart Sabbath as the killer app: one day a week where you get to just be human, not a leader—and why this weekly rhythm recalibrates your entire pace The scarcity mentality test: if you find yourself saying "there's never enough time to ___," you're running from scarcity, not toward clarity How to move from efficiency (doing all things fast) to effectiveness (doing the right things well) Why you're probably not behind: the lie that you need to run faster, and the truth that you need to run smarter The Right Side Up Journal: a 10-minute daily practice to focus your day, prioritize what matters, and remember that your son's basketball game tonight is more important than your task list Key Insight: You have way more influence than you think. The people around you are watching how you run, feeling your anxiety, and absorbing your pace. When you slow down, you give your team permission to breathe. When you focus on effectiveness over efficiency, you create space for creativity, presence, and quality. When you Sabbath weekly, you remind yourself—and your team—that the world runs just fine without you grinding 24/7. Reflection Questions: How sustainable is the pace you're running at right now? (1-10) What would your family say about your pace? What would your team say about the pace you're setting? Are you running FROM something (anxiety, shame, scarcity) or TO something (purpose, clarity, mission)? What are the 3-4 right things you should be doing right now—and are you doing them well, or just fast? Series Context: This is the fifth and final episode in our Five Spheres of an H2 Leader series. The five spheres are: Influence - How you wield your relational and positional power Health - How you live integrated and aligned to values and needs Self-Awareness - How your emotions, assets, and liabilities impact others Design - How you maximize your talents and abilities Pace - How you move and drive others to move If you haven't listened to the full series, go back and start with Episode 1. These five spheres work together as a tapestry—below-the-surface aspects of leadership that won't show up on scorecards or P&L statements, but deeply affect you, your family, your team, and your organization. Resources Mentioned: Right Side Up Journal (available on Amazon) - 10-minute daily planning tool, 90-day process, 4th edition coming soon Peter Drucker's work on effectiveness vs. efficiency The Five Spheres Recap: This series has been about things below the surface—aspects of leadership that don't show up on websites or win columns, but shape everything. The higher you are on the org chart, the more these spheres impact the people around you. We've covered influence (your power), health (your integration), self-awareness (your emotional impact), design (your unique wiring), and now pace (your speed and sustainability). These aren't destinations. You don't arrive and get a trophy. You're in direction of becoming a healthy, high-impact leader. And that's the journey we're on together. Want More? We believe you are designed by a Designer who invites you to co-design your life with Him. If you don't believe that, you'll just get pulled along by your life—by social media, email, news cycles, and other people's urgency. But we believe it's intelligent, personal, and purposeful. You are invited to collaborate in your own life. For coaching, consulting, and resources to help you lead as a Healthy + High Impact leader, visit h2leadership.com.

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: James Hauptman "And that's the ripple effect that happens when men of God like you take this seriously and put real teeth into noticing what's necessary for this season." - Steve Macchia In this concluding episode of Season 38, Steve Macchia welcomes James Hopman to share how he crafted his personal rule of life in the midst of an exceptionally full season. As a pastor, seminary student, husband, and father of four, James reflects on how intentional rhythms of prayer, Sabbath, family connection, and mission keep his life from becoming chaotic — even when it is undeniably busy. Together, they explore why any season is the right season to begin a rule of life, why belovedness must be the foundation, and how a rule of life remains a living, revisable document. James offers a practical and deeply personal glimpse into the daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly rhythms that anchor his life in union with God. This episode is an invitation to slow down, notice God's initiatives, and courageously craft your own rule of life. Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.    

After the long, agonizing experience of the Babylonian captivity, Psalms 91-92 begin to shift the tone of how Israel thought about God. For the first time in a long time, God is depicted as Israel's fortress and the Sabbath is resumed. Learn more in this lesson.----------------------------Please follow us on these platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JointhesearchPodcast: https://thesearch.buzzsprout.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jointhesearchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jointhesearchtodayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jointhesearchtoday

Today’s Bible Verse: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” — Exodus 20:8 Exodus 20:8 reminds us that rest is not optional—it’s commanded and sacred. In a world that celebrates constant productivity, God calls His people to pause. The Sabbath is more than a break from work; it’s a reset of the heart, a reminder that our lives are sustained by Him, not our striving. Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken

Share a commentWhat if the story behind your hardest wound is the clearest window into God's work? We start with John 9, where Jesus rejects the blame-laced question of who sinned and reframes a man's lifelong blindness as the very stage for God's power. Then we follow that thread into the life of Fanny Crosby, the blind poet whose 8,000 hymns carried the gospel into revival tents, cathedrals, and living rooms around the world.You'll hear how Jesus intentionally breaks suffocating Sabbath rules to heal, spark a showdown, and raise a fearless witness who simply says what he knows: no one opens the eyes of the blind unless God is involved. That same clarity echoes in Crosby's journey—from a childhood shaped by a tragic misdiagnosis to an adulthood anchored in Scripture, a dramatic conversion during a hymn, and a calling that turned private pain into public praise. Her lyrics traveled with Ira Sankey and D. L. Moody and later with Billy Graham's team, leading countless people to faith while giving voice to those who grieved.We don't smooth the edges. Crosby's marriage buckled under the loss of her infant daughter. She rarely spoke of that wound, yet she wrote “Safe in the Arms of God,” proving that victory in one arena doesn't guarantee victory in all. Along the way, we draw three practical takeaways: usability often grows where we accept our inability, simple truth can dismantle complex denial, and both cause and cure live under a sovereign God who composes meaning from every measure. If you've ever asked why pain persists or wondered whether purpose can survive it, this conversation offers courage, clarity, and a path forward.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these stories of grace and grit._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

Share a commentWhat if the story behind your hardest wound is the clearest window into God's work? We start with John 9, where Jesus rejects the blame-laced question of who sinned and reframes a man's lifelong blindness as the very stage for God's power. Then we follow that thread into the life of Fanny Crosby, the blind poet whose 8,000 hymns carried the gospel into revival tents, cathedrals, and living rooms around the world.You'll hear how Jesus intentionally breaks suffocating Sabbath rules to heal, spark a showdown, and raise a fearless witness who simply says what he knows: no one opens the eyes of the blind unless God is involved. That same clarity echoes in Crosby's journey—from a childhood shaped by a tragic misdiagnosis to an adulthood anchored in Scripture, a dramatic conversion during a hymn, and a calling that turned private pain into public praise. Her lyrics traveled with Ira Sankey and D. L. Moody and later with Billy Graham's team, leading countless people to faith while giving voice to those who grieved.We don't smooth the edges. Crosby's marriage buckled under the loss of her infant daughter. She rarely spoke of that wound, yet she wrote “Safe in the Arms of God,” proving that victory in one arena doesn't guarantee victory in all. Along the way, we draw three practical takeaways: usability often grows where we accept our inability, simple truth can dismantle complex denial, and both cause and cure live under a sovereign God who composes meaning from every measure. If you've ever asked why pain persists or wondered whether purpose can survive it, this conversation offers courage, clarity, and a path forward.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these stories of grace and grit._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show

In this episode, I'm answering a question one of my clients asked me: how did my business change when I started taking the Sabbath?I've been observing the Sabbath consistently for about the last 2–2.5 years, and I'm not going to lie... there was some real wrestling in the beginning. I had to put down weekend work, set stronger boundaries, and I even stopped doing weddings because most weddings are on Saturdays.But what I gained has been deeper than strategy.I'm sharing what actually shifted for me:The belief I had to do more to make more moneyThe control I didn't realize I was holdingHow Sabbath rest made me feel clearer, more creative, and more groundedWhy it helped me attract more aligned clients and support them betterAnd why I genuinely believe the Sabbath is a gift, especially for moms carrying multiple callingsIf you've been curious about the Sabbath, inconsistent with it, or feeling like rest makes you restless… I think this episode will meet you right where you are.------------Grab the 100 Leads System - A plug-and-play spreadsheet + 10-minute daily action plan that helps you track conversations, follow up consistently, and turn warm connections into paying clients, without creating daily content. https://mkhco.thrivecart.com/100-leads-system/Grab an audit: https://mkhco.thrivecart.com/sales-breakthrough-audit/

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By William Bradford - The beginning of a new series of mid-week Bible studies, covering the book of Hebrews. This session begins the introduction portion of the studies.

In this episode, we sit down for a gentle and honest conversation with Joel and Teresa Backman about the quiet beauty found in the merging of two storied heritages: Judaism and Hispanic Catholicism. Beyond the surface-level differences, we explore the shared heartbeat of these two cultures—the deep devotion to family, the sacredness of a shared meal, and the resilience passed down through generations. We talk about what it looks like to build a life that honors both the Shabbat candles and the Sunday traditions, navigating the delicate balance of keeping two flames alive in one home. It is a story of compromise, deep respect, and the discovery that love doesn't require choosing one path, but rather creating a new one together. Visit marriedintocrazy dot com to learn more about what we do to lift up marriages.

People are desperate to find a sense of true, lasting rest for their anxious souls—an eternal “Sabbath of the Soul” for the spiritual insomniac. Where should we look?

Does your worldview give you a solid, biblical theology of the Sabbath? Is it Saturday or Sunday... or something else? Recently I met a young men from the "United Church of God," a Sabbatarian group that believes Christians must keep the seventh-day Sabbath + the Old Covenant festivals. In this video will explain what the Bible really requires of Christians in the New Covenant, under the Law of Christ. ==============================♱ SUBSTACK: Read weekly articles to help you learn and grow: https://thethinkinstitute.substack.com/♱ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL weekend training event to your church or ministry ➡️ https://thethink.institute/forchurches♱ MEETUP: Check out an IN-PERSON theology discussion. Join the MeetUp group and get all the updates: ➡️ https://meetup.com/thethinkinstitute.♱ Download your free apologetics guide here: https://thethink.institute/store/p/transcendental-argument-for-god-tag-cheat-sheet-downloadable-pdf The easiest method for teaching your kids the faith we can help you learn (catechism): https://thethink.institute/catakids Men: Want to become the worldview leader your family and church need? We provide in-depth education and community for Christian men: https://thethink.institute/societyMy name is Joel Settecase. I'm the president of The Think Institute, NFP. To every Christian man trying to live a Christian life: God will give you what you need for your journey (Eph. 2:10). I am living proof of that. And now my job is to help you build a worldview legacy, where you, your kids, and your wife will be able to confidently answer the world's questions with confidence, and see Jesus change lives as you share your faith.The world needs you. Get equipped. Welcome to The Think Institute.===========================================================Join the Hammer & Anvil SocioetyThe Think Institute relies on the generous support of our Ministry Partners to pursue our mission. Your financial contributions help equip Christian fathers and their families with the education, resources and community needed to stand firm on God's word in today's challenging climate. Thank you for your help in preparing thousands of regular believers to explain, share and defend the Christian message all over the world.The Think Institute, NFP is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 88-3225438). Donations to The Think Institute are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.Donate now: https://thethink.institute/partner

Marc explores rest and Sabbath, emphasizing grace over performance, finding identity in God, and living from divine calling rather than circumstantial pressures.

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Why should we still be planting churches—and what should church planting look like in a rapidly changing world? In this episode, Loren is joined by Len Tang, Director of the Church Planting Initiative at Fuller Seminary, for a wide-ranging conversation about mission, formation, and the future of church planting. Drawing on his experience planting churches and training planters across diverse contexts, Len reframes church planting as a normal part of the church's life cycle—one that includes birth, growth, reproduction, and sometimes faithful endings. The conversation explores why growth alone is an inadequate metric, how global migration is reshaping mission fields, and why new expressions of church must be deeply contextual, diverse, and disciple-centered. Loren and Len also discuss the emotional and spiritual realities of church planting: grief, resilience, failure, and the importance of practices like Sabbath, lament, and community support. Rather than treating church planting as a silver bullet, the episode makes the case for forming leaders with character, humility, and a deep grounding in the way of Jesus. This is a thoughtful conversation for pastors, planters, denominational leaders, and anyone discerning how the church can participate faithfully in God's mission today. Topics Include Why church planting is a normal—and finite—part of church life Growth, reproduction, and the reality of church endings Global migration and new mission fields close to home Moving beyond one-size-fits-all planting models Bivocational ministry, social entrepreneurship, and sustainability Character over charisma in church planting leadership Grief, failure, and resilience in ministry Discipleship as the true measure of fruitfulness   Len Tang is the Director of the Church Planting Initiative at Fuller Seminary, and has planted two churches: Cedar Creek Church in Sherwood, Oregon, and Missio Community Church in Pasadena, CA. He received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Berkeley and an MDiv from Fuller Seminary. He is married to Amy and they have three young adult boys, a cat, and an electric motorcycle.   Mentioned Resources:

Faith isn't a lottery ticket—and it isn't a guarantee of comfort. But over time, living the faith reshapes who you are: how you think, how you love, how you sacrifice, and what you place at the top of your “value hierarchy.” In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks revisit the practical “why” behind Mass, worship, and the Christian life—and how that long-game orientation changes your relationship with yourself, your relationships with others, and your relationship with God.Key IdeasThe question worth revisiting: “Why am I doing this?” (faith, marriage, work, commitments).Everyone has a “value hierarchy”—and whatever is on top functions as a god. (Jordan Peterson reference.)Christianity proposes God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: an eternal communion of love—and worship keeps that love at the top.Faith demands real sacrifice (sometimes even lifelong loss), but it produces interior freedom, meaning, and deeper love.Practical takeaway: don't let a phone algorithm or “followers” set the top of your hierarchy; build real communion with real people.Scripture Mentioned (no links)Philippians 3:8Luke 14:26Links & References (official/source only)Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican archive):https://www.vatican.va/archive/ccc/index.htmDr. Jordan B. Peterson (official site):https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/CTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, value hierarchy, faith in daily life, practical faith, worship, Mass, Sunday, Sabbath, Trinity, Father Son Holy Spirit, communion of love, sacrifice, integrity, love, trust, long game, martyrdom, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul, Philippians 3:8, Luke 14:26, catechism, Christian maturity, holiness, patience, fatherhood, marriage, work and purpose, idols, money, power, reputation, freedom, meaning, discipleship, phone addiction, algorithms, social media, followers, genuine connection

Do you feel like rest has to be earned. Like you can finally slow down once everything is done.That belief is keeping many Christian women exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in constant motion. Grab Your Start with Rest Reflection Worksheet here.In this episode of Faith Fueled Living, Kristin Fitch challenges the cultural and even church driven idea that busyness equals faithfulness. You will learn why Sabbath was never meant to be a reward for productivity but a starting point for a healthy, grounded life with God.This conversation reframes rest as a gift from God, not a luxury or a weakness. Kristin walks through what Scripture actually teaches about Sabbath, why hustle culture quietly pulls us away from peace, and how choosing rest changes your spiritual life, emotional health, and daily joy.If you are tired of running on empty and wondering what slowing down could actually give you, this episode will help you see rest in a completely new way.Key TakeawaysRest is not something you earn. It is something God designed you to receive.Sabbath was created to restore your soul, not interrupt your life.Constant busyness can dull your connection with God without you noticing.Choosing rest brings clarity, peace, and deeper joy, not laziness.A regular rhythm of rest leads to a more grounded, faith filled life.Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today!Ready for more Joy in your life? Grab my Joy Rising- daily journal page to expand your gratitude practice, notice joy and how God has been present in your day- download here.Ready to work with Kristin to make a shift in your life? Click here to get started.Christian rest, Biblical Sabbath, Why God calls us to rest, Faith and rest, Christian women burnout, Biblical view of rest, Sabbath for busy women, Christian work life balance, Spiritual rest in the Bible, God's design for rest, Faith based wellness, Slowing down with God, Rest as worship, Sabbath rhythm, Christian living intentionally

Mark now gives gives two episodes with Jesus demonstrating that He is Lord of the sabbath. In the first, Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees as to why Jesus' disciples were doing what they considered to be“unlawful on the sabbath”. They were viewed as doing work on the sabbath by plucking the heads of wheat and eating them. Jesus declared that the sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Jesus, the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath.The second episode shows Jesus healing a man on the sabbath. Here the religious rulers were waiting to accuse the Lord of a violation by healing a man on the sabbath. Jesus didn't disappoint. He healed the man's hand. This then, gave rise to a collusion between enemies.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 2:23, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

As we continue 2026 we are doing a six-week sermon series titled, “Awakened to Grace” which is an initiative of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. This initiative focuses on cultivating daily habits of faith, nurturing vibrant worship, and strengthening the bonds that connect us as one body in Christ. Tune in as Pastor Emily Edwards shares the next message on, “Sabbath.” Scripture: Hebrews 4: 1-9

At the end of the creation account, God rests. In the giving of the Ten Commandments, He commands us to rest, too. Why is it significant that God rested? How does our obedience to the fourth commandment help us understand our creatureliness? No matter how we observe the Sabbath and keep it holy, Kevin reminds us that true rest is only found in Jesus Christ.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 1, lesson 7 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Uniting Heaven and Earth. Christ in Philippians and Colossians”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “A Heavenly Citizenship”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Phil. 3:17–4:23, 1 Cor. 15:42–44, John 14:27, Ps. 119:165, Job 1:21, 1 Tim. 6:7. Memory Text: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6, NKJV). (February 7 - February 12)  Sunday – John Lomacang - Role ModelsMonday – Ryan Johnson - “Stand Fast in the Lord”Tuesday – John Dinzey - Rejoice in the the Lord - AlwaysWednesday – Shelley Quinn - Think on These ThingsThursday – Risë Rafferty  - Keys for Contentment Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Hi everyone! This week's guest is our Minister of Athletics, Russ Bingham. We talk about an unexpected swimming partner, the life of Joseph, "FOB" and Sabbath rest, and much more. Find Camille on a Sunday morning to be interviewed for AG on the Ground!Our memory work for the week is the 4th commandment. You can jump in the Amazing Race (our Wednesday night program) at any time!Find our past AG on the Go episodes on our website!

Welcome back to The Fifth Question Podcast — I'm your host, Daniel Levine. In today's wildly unexpected episode, I sit down with ‪@DavidWilberBlog‬ — a popular Christian writer, teacher, and theologian — who makes a provocative case: Christians should be keeping Jewish (biblical/Mosaic) law.This is Part 1 of a longer conversation, and it focuses on David's framework as a Christian who practices Torah observance through Messianic Judaism — what he describes as a “Jewish form of Christianity” rooted in first-century practice.✅ What We Cover in Part 1In this episode, we unpack:

Sermon Title: Awakened Through Sabbath Scripture: Genesis 1:27-2:3 Sabbath is so much more than just taking a break. In fact, the better we understand Sabbath, the better we understand our purpose, our relationship to our work, and the One who calls us to that work. LakesideUMC.net

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Each new year brings new ideas, new routines, new things to check off our to-do list. But what if we really just need to stop, slow down, and truly rest? Join us over the next few weeks as we dive into the spiritual practice of rest. Sabbath.

How does the new covenant relate to the old covenant? What role does the Sabbath play in the life of 21st Century believers living under the new covenant? In this week's sermon, Pastor Alex unpacks these questions and more as he delivers a sermon centered on Luke 5:33-6:11, in which he shows that Christ is Lord over the Sabbath and our lives.

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Pastor Drew Zylstra preaches from Luke 6:1-11, “The Essence of Sabbath.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

Rev. Andy Whitaker Smith will be preaching on Exodus 20:8-11, to continue the Epiphany series 'Awakened to Grace.'

Four classical Jewish sources, spanning nearly two thousand years, foretell a cataclysmic war involving Persia (Iran) at the End of Days. These are not vague allusions. They are specific, detailed, and converging on the very geopolitical reality unfolding before our eyes. 1. Pesikta Rabbati, Piska 36 “Rabbi Yitzchak said: The year in which the King Mashiach is revealed, all the kings of the nations will provoke one another. The King of Persia will provoke the King of Arabia…and the entire world will be thrown into panic and confusion.” 2. Talmud Bavli, Yoma 10a The Gemara records a dispute regarding a prophesied war between Persia and Rome at the End of Days. One opinion holds that Persia will fall to Rome; the other holds that Rome will fall to Persia. The passage establishes that a decisive confrontation between these two civilizations must precede the arrival of Mashiach. 3. Tosafot, Avodah Zarah 2b The succinct 7 line Tosafot o details how Edom will squash Persia. Their downfall clears the stage for Redemption as this final event precedes Mashiach's imminent arrival 4. Kli Paz — Rav Shmuel Laniado (1603–1657), Commentary on Isaiah 34:6 Writing over four hundred years ago, this great Mekubal of Aleppo identified “Bozrah” in Isaiah's prophecy as the Hormuz. He declared that a “great slaughter” (Iran) would take place there at the End of Days, and sealed his words with a blessing: “Happy is the one who understands this sign before the Redemption.” On this show, Tamar speaks with Reb Doniel Stochel, author of the upcoming book: 'THE FINAL REDEMPTION' as he takes us through prophetic sources of what we might expect, especially concerning Iran, and the Final Redemption. You can visit his website at: TheFinalRedemption.net And you can find out more about keeping and celebrating Shabbat (the Sabbath) at: https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/484168/jewish/The-Shabbat-Basics.htm and https://aish.com/48971511/ The Tamar Yonah Show 08FEB2026 - PODCAST

Matt begins our four-part series about the practice of sabbath, which Jesus called, “rest for your souls.” What does it mean to stop, rest, delight, and worship? "The Practice of Sabbath" is part of "Practicing the Way."

SERMON SUMMARYWe live in a blizzard. Our schedules overflow, we wear busyness as a badge, and we're expected to work like we don't have families while raising families like we don't have jobs. In the whiteout conditions of modern life, many of us have lost our way spiritually, wandering in circles just feet from home.God offers us a rope to lead us back: two ancient disciplines called the daily office and Sabbath. These aren't just additions to our already packed schedules. They represent a complete resettling of our lives toward God, a new way of being in the world.The daily office invites us to stop throughout our day, not to get something from God, but simply to be with Him. Through centering, silence, and Scripture, we learn what the early church knew: nothing should interfere with the work of being present to God. As Elijah discovered, God reveals Himself in the sound of sheer silence.Sabbath, the longest and most specific of the Ten Commandments, calls us to a 24-hour period every seven days where we stop, rest, delight, and contemplate. This isn't legalism. The Sabbath was made for us, not us for the Sabbath. We need to find our own rhythm, whether that's Sunday, Monday, or Friday.Thomas Merton warned that activism and overwork are forms of violence we do to ourselves, killing the root of inner wisdom that makes our work fruitful. When we're busier than God requires, we cannot love others through the love of Christ.The invitation remains: What would you need to change to build God-honoring rhythms into your life?URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship

When the ‘mixed multitude’ comes to Mount Sinai it is clear that another major milestone is at hand, and — as we know it will emerge — another turning point has been reached. But this is set up by several major events documented by this week’s parsha (Yitro, Exodus chapters 18 through 20). Moses’ father-in-law, Yitro (as he is called in this part of Scripture) hears a part of the story, comes to the wilderness, and brings Moshe back his wife, Zipporah, and his two sons. There he hears the “rest of the story,” recognizes YHVH himself, and offers sage advice. In that process, the mixed multitude becomes ‘echad’ as Israel. And one of the most important “downloads” from YHVH Himself follows after that stage is set: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SSM-2-6-Yitro-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 Any reading that includes the ‘Ten Commandments’ certainly must include a look at the specifics. But in the midrash this week, Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship suggests that the ‘setup’ that precedes that historic Exposition can help us understand why what Scripture refers to as those ten “Debarim,” or Words, even ‘Sayings,’ have been so…idolized, re-formatted, marginalized, edited, twisted, and, almost unbelievably, even demonized over the intervening centuries. And, as Mark also notes, by men who failed Yitro’s metric: they seem to not only LOVE ‘unjust gain,’ certainly more than Truth, because they don’t “fear YHVH” either. And “reducing His Name to nothingness,” or void, is just one undeniable indication. Many of us have heard the claim that the “law is done away with” — which Mark calls one of the Biggest Lies in Human history — but there is a corollary that crops up this week, which is the claim that the “Ten Commandments” may be the only part that still matters. Well, some of ’em, anyway… Yitro: “Hate Unjust Gain” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WT-CooH-2-7-Yitro-Hate-UNJUST-gain-essence-of-the-Ten-Debarim-and-other-INSTRUCTION-Still-Extant-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Do you know what the Sabbath actually is and have you earned it? Or are you just being lazy and going along with the world's view on what work should be?

By Mario Seiglie - God's divine nature of being absolutely perfect and without any fault or evil is today's message. That nature of perfection becomes our ultimate goal as mortals being called to be His children through perseverence to the end. Four key points are given as take-aways to this message.

By Troy Phelps - Speaker: Troy Phelps Date: 2/7/26 Just as a caterpillar undergoes a complete metamorphosis to become a butterfly, Scripture reveals that Christians are called to an inside-out spiritual transformation through the renewing of the mind and the work of God's Spirit. Though the process involves pressure

By Tim Martens - We are instructed in scripture to seek God and His righteousness. Presented are nine points on how to become a seeker. We are to seek personal qualities and tools that will afford us a better life now and most importantly later entry into God's great coming kingdom.

What's in our heart that refuses to celebrate when good things happen to someone else? Fr. Mike Schmitz reflects on the story of the man healed on the Sabbath. Many focus on the fact that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, though technically allowed, but Fr. Mike invites us to look deeper. The real issue isn't the law. It's the heart. More than Jesus performing the miracle, what this story exposes is that sometimes we fail to value the suffering of others, or even the joy of others, because they simply don't matter enough to us.