Podcasts about Sabbath

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with a discussion on the importance of biblical rest. We had Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith join us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. Dr. Saundra is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis. This workplace well-being consulting agency helps organizations reduce burnout and improve employee performance. She is also an award-winning author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Then we had Lori Ridder join us to discuss her weight-loss journey with God and how, because of His power, she was able to tear down the idol of food in her life. Lori is the Executive Assistant at 180 Chicago. She is a member of the church and a women’s leader. She has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Lori Ridder Interview [07:32 ] Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Interview [29:02] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, Dudley brings us his Monthly Message: The Resting Heart. In it he offers a clear and hope filled Hebrews 3 explained teaching that addresses why so many believers struggle with rest. By walking through Scripture, he contrasts grace vs law and shows how striving, fear, and religious pressure keep hearts restless even when faith is sincere.You will discover how rest with Jesus is not inactivity but trust in His finished work, and why the Sabbath was always meant to point beyond a day toward a deeper reality. Dudley unpacks a theology of rest rooted in the gospel, revealing how Jesus fulfills the law and invites us to live from assurance rather than effort. As Hebrews warns, refusing grace leads to hardened hearts, while receiving Christ produces joy, endurance, and peace.This teaching helps reframe anxiety, obedience, and spiritual discipline through the lens of grace, inviting believers to live today in confidence and freedom by trusting fully in what Jesus has already done.Visit StudyWithDudley.com to get free access to over 100 hours of deep Bible study..Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inFor more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/ Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventures Watch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranch Watch our “Dudley's Monthly Message” series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message 

What are your new year's resolutions? Guest Pastor and friend of New North, Eugene Cho kicked off our new series “The Prayer Life of Jesus” and shared how the discipline of solitude is vital to our prayer life, yet it's not often added as a goal in life. We live in a very counter cultural world where many things are competing for our attention and vying for our affection and adoration - making slowing down and making space for God something very hard to put in practice. Solitude and Sabbath are gifts from God and something Jesus, even the Son of God needed too! This week, watch Eugene's message for tips on building solitude into our life's rhythm. 

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Say No to Self-Help and Yes to God’s Power” with a discussion on the importance of biblical rest. We had Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith join us to discuss seven ways to Sabbath, allowing God to refill areas of our lives that are depleted. Dr. Saundra is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis. This workplace well-being consulting agency helps organizations reduce burnout and improve employee performance. She is also an award-winning author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” Then we had Lori Ridder join us to discuss her weight-loss journey with God and how, because of His power, she was able to tear down the idol of food in her life. Lori is the Executive Assistant at 180 Chicago. She is a member of the church and a women’s leader. She has led two successful webinars on the connection between faith and fitness, including her own journey, weight loss, spiritual strength, and lifelong healthy choices. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Lori Ridder Interview [07:32 ] Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Interview [29:02] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Creation accounts in Genesis, Moses, and Abraham invite us to reflect on a world that began “without form, and void” and was gradually shaped by divine power into something beautiful and full of life. These scriptures teach that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are creators who work patiently and purposefully, bringing light out of darkness and order out of chaos. That truth offers hope in our own lives: when things feel empty or disorganized, God is still at work. Being created in His image means we have divine potential—to grow, to change, and ultimately to become more like Him. These Creation stories also help us better understand who God is and who we are. They testify that we are made in God's likeness, male and female, and that our bodies are sacred gifts. This knowledge shapes how we see ourselves and others, especially when we struggle with self-doubt or negative messages from the world. Rather than suggesting that we are already finished or perfect, the scriptures teach that God's creative work in us continues. Through humility and grace, weaknesses can become strengths, and we can be refined into who God intends us to be. Finally, the Creation narrative teaches us about sacred relationships and responsibilities. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and central to His plan, and we are entrusted with the stewardship of the earth and all living things. God also set apart the Sabbath day as holy—a time for rest, worship, and renewal. Together, these truths remind us that creation is not just a past event, but an ongoing invitation to live with reverence, gratitude, and purpose as we care for God's creations and honor the divine image within ourselves.

Winfield Bevins is an author, a visual artist, and the founding director of Creo Arts, a non-profit that exists to bring beauty, goodness, and truth to the world through the arts. His new book is How Beauty Will Save the World: Recovering the Power of the Arts for the Christian Life. In this episode, Winfield and Jonathan Rogers talk about how beauty will save the world. They also talk about a modern Renaissance of the arts, moving from beauty to truth, and making space for Sabbath rest.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 1, lesson 2 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 “Reasons for Thanksgiving and Prayer”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Phil. 1:1–18, 1 Cor. 13:1–8, Jer. 17:9, Col. 1:1–12, 1 Pet. 1:4, Ps. 119:105, Isa. 30:21. Memory Text: “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6, NKJV). (January 03 - January 09)  Sunday – John Lomacang - Fellowship in the GospelMonday – John Dinzey - Paul's Prayer RequestsTuesday – James Rafferty - Spiritual Discernment AppliedWednesday – Jill Morikone - Gospel FruitThursday – Shelley Quinn - Prayer Power Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.orgDonate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

I discuss simplicity in light of our purpose. What is the point of self-abnegation, and is the pursuit of simplicity just wasting this one life we're given?A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/Arendt on Loneliness: https://web.archive.org/web/20250731200849/https://www.vox.com/vox-conversations-podcast/23048597/vox-conversations-hannah-arendt-totalitarianism-the-philosophersHeschel's Sabbath: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345500.The_Sabbath Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new year always feels like a reset, a chance to start fresh and set goals. However, before we rush into resolutions, productivity, and plans for 2026, Scripture invites us to begin somewhere unexpected: rest.In this New Year message, we explore God's rhythm of rest: from creation, to the Sabbath, to Jesus Himself; and why rest is not optional, lazy, or indulgent, rather it being essential to how we were designed to live.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

December 28, 2025 At Newbreak Church, we believe Sabbath is a time to stop, rest, and reconnect with God, no matter your stage of life. Whether you're a young adult enjoying quiet mornings, a parent creating family memories, or an empty nester reflecting on God's faithfulness, Sabbath invites us to rest, worship, and be renewed in His presence. Join us this weekend and Pastor JoAnn Johnson shares with us the keys to finding peace, joy, and renewal in every season. About this Sermon Series This Advent, we're turning our hearts toward the promise of a Savior—one whose name changes everything. “He shall be called” points us to some of the beautiful names of God revealed in Jesus. Each name pulls back the curtain on who He is and what He came to do. As we prepare for Christmas, we'll see that the story of His coming is more than nostalgia—it's the revelation of God's heart, up close and personal, in Christ, for us, today.

Send us a textWhat if the decisive cause of salvation isn't your choice at all? We press into a hard question many churches avoid: does God save because He foresees our faith, or do we believe because He powerfully saves? That starting point shapes everything—how we pray, how we pursue holiness, and how we set apart our week.We begin by testing the popular claim that free will is a special gift that secures salvation. If God merely reacts to our future decision, sovereignty shifts from Him to us and glory follows. We contrast earnest sincerity with truthful faith, warning against a comforting myth that God will honor any belief if it's heartfelt. From there, we reframe prayer: not a lever to move God, but a means for God to form us. Unchangeable doesn't mean unreachable; it means prayer aligns our desires to His wise will and keeps our hearts steady.Drawing from Jude, we call listeners to contend for the faith by staying grounded in Scripture, growing in daily communion with Christ, and uniting around the essentials: Jesus is Lord, salvation is by grace, and nothing we add improves the gospel. That leads into a candid talk about holiness and the moral law. Christ's obedience is credited to believers, and gratitude makes the law lovely. We push back on a casual Christianity that wants Christ's name without His ways.Finally, we unpack a thorny topic with practical care: the Sabbath. We distinguish the moral principle of one day in seven set apart unto the Lord from legalistic schedules, making room for genuine constraints while urging a recognizably different rhythm. Worship, Scripture, prayer, mercy, fellowship—these are not boxes to tick but graces to receive. Whether your daily life is already saturated with devotion or needs a reset, a weekly cadence of rest and reverence can reorient your heart to what glorifies God most.If this conversation sharpened your thinking, share it with a friend, subscribe for more deep dives, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or question—we'd love to hear where you land.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textWhat if the rest you've been chasing is already yours in Christ? We open Scripture and conscience to challenge the fear that drives spiritual overwork, walking through Colossians 2 and Hebrews 4 to show how Jesus' victory frees us from ritual scorekeeping. Along the way, we ask uncomfortable but freeing questions: is Sabbath primarily a date to keep or a moral reality to live? What did Sabbath look like before Levitical details and church calendars? And how do we resist legalism without dismissing the joy of gathered worship?Together we explore the heart of the fourth commandment as a moral command that centers on trust, delight, and dependence. We talk about union with Christ, imputed righteousness, and why his perfect love for the Father gives us a secure place to rest without guilt. This isn't permission to be careless; it's an invitation to be honest. If real devotion shows up in Monday Scripture reading, quiet prayer, and faithful care for people, why let a single time slot define your standing with God? We name our modern rationalizations, the pressure to perform, and the relief that comes from sitting still enough to hear the Lord.The conversation is warm, real, and full of fellowship. There's space for hard questions, laughter, and practical takeaways: guard your conscience with Scripture, refuse shame disguised as zeal, and measure practices by whether they lead you closer to Jesus. If rest is moral and rooted in the heart, it should animate every day, not just one. Join us as we trade performance for presence and rediscover Sabbath as a signpost to the grace that holds us.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who's weary of spiritual striving, and leave a review with your own definition of rest—we'd love to hear it.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Genesis 1:28 | Ryan Hillner

Genesis 1:28 | Ryan Hillner

Torah parsha ‘Vayechi’ (Genesis/Bereshiet 47:28 – End) this week is the final reading in the Book of Genesis, and not only concludes the stories of the life of Yakov, and his son Joseph in particular, but sets the stage for the Exodus to come. The Erev Shabbat reading lays out the story, and also the final adoption – literally – of Ephraim and Manasseh, and the structure of the ‘twelve tribes’ that underlie the rest of Scripture, both historically and prophetically: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-2-26-VaYechi-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash this week addresses the ‘elephant in the room,’ that follows so many of the aspects of this story of Genesis as it concludes: – Yakov/Jacob “adopts” the two sons of Joseph, not only giving him their ‘double-portion’ in the inheritance, and replacing Reuben in that place, but setting up the second (after Judah) in what will be the line of kings, in this case of the Northern Kingdom, and so much of what seems to follow in later history. – After the death of Jacob, the brothers STILL don’t seem to “get it,” and understand that Joseph did not intend to punish them for their treachery so many years earlier. But that theme also resonates later – in that “there arose another king in Egypt,” who “did not know Joseph.” And Mark Call, of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship, outlines why THAT is still ever so true! VaYechi: They STILL Don’t ‘Know Him’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WT-CooH-1-3-26-VaYechi-They-STILL-Dont-Know-Him-podcast-xxx.mp3 ADDENDUM: The normal Q&A that largely follows the midrash is a bit different this week, since the stunning attack on Venezuela and capture of the communist dictator Maduro happened overnight, and was largely complete by the time the Sabbath session took place. It doesn’t ‘flow’ with the majority of the Torah reading, but is important, and will be of interest, as it was to those in the room, and so is included here. There are also MAJOR aspects most Americans have NOT been informed about: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-3-26-VaYechi-QnA-Venezuela-attack-Maduro-Smartmatic-special-podcast-addendum-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Genesis 1-2 // Nathan MillerThis sermon explores the opening chapters of Genesis, focusing on the intentional and orderly way God brought the universe into existence. By looking closely at the first two chapters of the Bible, we examine the origins of humanity, the significance of the Sabbath, and the design of the first marriage. Understanding these foundational truths helps clarify our purpose and God's character as the Creator of all things.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new26.01.04

Because Jesus came as the fulfillment of God's covenant promises and preached Himself as that fulfillment, we must eagerly listen to and obey what He has said. Luke 4:16–21 (ESV): 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. 17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” 20 And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. 21 And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

God Sees Jesus Followers as “In Christ”: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” MESSAGE SUMMARY: As Followers of Jesus, we are "In Christ" -- God looks at us and sees Jesus in us. Throughout the Epistles we find: "In Christ" or "In Him". In Galatians 3:14, Paul tells us that our faith in Jesus makes us “In Christ” and recipients of God's Covenant with Abraham: “so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.". Also, Paul goes even further, in Galatians 3:25-28, to tell us that, through our faith in Jesus, we no longer need any kind of intermediary because we are “In Christ” and we have a personal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe: “But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.”. The benefit our position "In Christ", as Christians, is that when God looks at us, He sees Jesus, the Son; therefore, He then sees us as His sons and daughters.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM RIGHTEOUS IN GOD'S EYES. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Romans 3:21-26; Romans 6:5-11; Romans 6:22-23; Psalms 77a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Struggle with Time -- Until I Determine How We Want to Use Our Time, Others Will Determine How Our Time Is Used” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The Struggle with Time -- Until I Determine How We Want to Use Our Time, Others Will Determine How Our Time Is Used MESSAGE SUMMARY: Life will never settle down until we chose to settle down. Life is a choice more than we realize. We are given twenty-four hours in a day, and if God had wanted us to have thirty-six hours in our day, He would have given us a thirty-six-hour day. Therefore, if we don't have enough clock in our day, we are doing some things we should not be doing. We can determine some of the time traps that keep us from serving the Lord and how we can address the traps to better serve ourselves and the Lord. Is the clock our dictator; do we allocate time to serve the Lord, our families, and our work? How do we delegate? Life will never settle down until we choose to settle down; life is a choice. To manage our time as God would have us manage our lives: 1) Work is important and necessary, but working is not living; 2) Time is life first and then money; 3) More life productivity means more time; 4) How we use our time significantly effects our self-esteem, identity, and our fulfillment; and 5) We cannot control time, but we can control how we use time. We must get control of the time issues in our lives. The simple formula for managing our time: Prayer, Priority, and Plan. Managing our time better is a fundamental question as we end a year and begin a new year. We must learn to honor the Lord by "honoring our time".    TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Ecclesiastes 9:11-17; 1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Corinthians 6:2; Romans 8:18; SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “God Sees Jesus Followers as “In Christ”: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Genesis 1-2 // Gabe CoyleThis sermon explores the opening chapters of Genesis, focusing on the intentional and orderly way God brought the universe into existence. By looking closely at the first two chapters of the Bible, we examine the origins of humanity, the significance of the Sabbath, and the design of the first marriage. Understanding these foundational truths helps clarify our purpose and God's character as the Creator of all things.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new26.01.04

Genesis 1-2 // Taylor FairThis sermon explores the opening chapters of Genesis, focusing on the intentional and orderly way God brought the universe into existence. By looking closely at the first two chapters of the Bible, we examine the origins of humanity, the significance of the Sabbath, and the design of the first marriage. Understanding these foundational truths helps clarify our purpose and God's character as the Creator of all things.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new26.01.04

By Jonathan Garnant - Modern society is obsessed with time... Clocks throughout our homes, cars, phones etc. Can mankind really control it? We will explore time from both relative and absolute perspectives. Possibly there's a way. It's about time.

By Tim Martens - Using the eight P's as memory devices to chart the life of Joseph, we can find parallels to the life of Jesus Christ.

By Peter T Burchard - Would it be arrogant to declare you will make it into Gods Kingdom? Or would you be lacking belief or doubting if you are not sure? How can we be humble but certain we will enter His Kingdom? Listen to see what scripture says.

By William Bradford - Chapter 7 of the book of Daniel covers a parallel prophecy to that of Daniel 2: four different beasts representing four successive kingdoms. This message explains how these four beasts mirror the four parts of the statue, as well as the additional information that could be gleaned from this prophecy

By Gary Petty - What is Brokenness? Some people think they are not broken. We are all broken. If you were not broken you would not need Christ.

By Stephen Bouchette - We look at 7 reasons why we should be standing on the truth of God.

By David Cook - Jesus wants all to be saved and come to the truth.

By Kevin Call - Paul deals with peace. Deals with one another, with God and with self. Peace means being in a right relationship. As we serve, we will be at peace with one another.

By Brian Shaw - The sons of God are called by His name because they are led by His Spirit and the whole of creation awaits their glorification.

By Fred Nance - Let us examine our state of Spiritual growth to see if we are making progress. Three specific areas to examine 1. Examine your prayer life 2. Fervently Study Gods word 3. We need Gods Holy Spirit

By Mark Welch - The Bible reveals that mankind's ultimate purpose in life is to become a member of the God family for all eternity. The Bible reveals that mankind's destiny and purpose is to actually become Spirit, to be rid of this flesh and become Spirit, not as the angels are spirit, but as God Himself is Spirit

By Jorge de Campos - What kind of worship truly pleases God? Is it merely a display of religious piety—an outward appearance of holiness, spoken phrases, raised hands, and repeated words like "hallelujah" or "praise Jesus"? Or is it a completely different way of life based on a reverent attitude towards God and fellow

By Dave Werner - It's possible for us to pray honestly and to pray for the right things, yet still miss the most critical component that can rob our prayers of effectiveness.

By Daniel Apartian - This sermon expounds on our spiritual metamorphosis. We are being transformed from the inside out. We need to allow a full demolition and remodeling of ourselves.

As we take a rest from our regular Shabbat Gatherings, this is a great time to remember that the Sabbath belongs to the Lord. The people belong to the Lord. The land belongs to the Lord. Every 7 days, we reset. Every 7 years, we release. Shabbat resets. Shmita releases. We've been forgiven, so we forgive. We've been released, so we release others. Discover the power of forgiveness in our final message from Leviticus: “Reset & Release.”Watch this message on The Restoration App, Facebook, or YouTube or here: https://restoration.subspla.sh/b6gwbp9#thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle 

Lonely on weekends? You're not alone. Learn how to deal with loneliness as a Christian with 3 powerful spiritual practices that will transform your Friday nights and weekends forever.In this episode, we tackle weekend loneliness head-on with practical faith-based solutions. Discover how a life-giving list, scheduling relationships into your rhythm, and keeping a Sabbath can help you find God's renewal and deep connection with others.If you've ever felt alone on Friday nights, wondering why everyone else has plans while you're home feeling isolated, this video is for you. We share biblical practices for spiritual growth that combat loneliness and bring joy back to your weekends.What you'll learn: ✅ Practice 1: Creating a Life-Giving List (inspired by Steve Cuss) to identify what refreshes your soul ✅ Practice 2: How to schedule people into your rhythm for stronger relationships✅ Practice 3: Keeping a weekly Sabbath for rest, worship, and delight in GodThese Christian living practices aren't just theory they're proven ways to end loneliness, build faith community, and experience God's presence in everyday life. Whether you're a single professional, college student, or anyone struggling with alone time, these spiritual disciplines will help you reclaim your weekends.Stop dreading Friday nights. Start your faith journey toward deeper relationships, sabbath rest, and the quiet time with God you've been craving. Your next step in spiritual growth begins now.Subscribe to Binmin for more practical Christian encouragement and resources to help you find your next step in your walk with Jesus Christ.Visit binmin.org for exclusive resources, our newsletter, and behind-the-scenes content.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - WHY FRIDAY NIGHTS FEEL LONELY1:06 - THE REAL PROBLEM: NOT PLANNING AHEAD1:46 - PRACTICE #1: CREATE A LIFE-GIVING LIST2:56 - PRACTICE #2: SCHEDULE PEOPLE INTO YOUR RHYTHM3:44 - PRACTICE #3: KEEP A WEEKLY SABBATH4:38 - YOUR NEXT STEP TO RENEW YOUR WEEKENDS5:00 - OUTRO & INVITATION TO NEXT STEPSJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Imagine what John the Baptist might have said to share the reason for his simple lifestyle with someone your age.

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded November 22, 2025

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded November 22, 2025

Do Christians still have to keep the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath a command Christians are breaking, or did something change with Jesus? In this video, we take a deep dive into what the Bible actually teaches about the Sabbath, the Old Covenant, and how Christ fulfills God's promise of rest.Many new Christians, Jesus-curious seekers, and even long-time believers struggle with questions about the Sabbath, Sunday worship, and whether Christians are still bound to Old Testament laws. We'll explore key passages from Scripture, including the teachings of Jesus and the apostle Paul, to show how the Sabbath was part of the Old Covenant and how Christ Himself is now our true and lasting rest.If you're wrestling with faith, deconstruction, church traditions, or confusion about Christian doctrine, this video is for you. Whether you're Gen Z, a skeptic exploring Christianity, or a believer wanting to strengthen your faith, this discussion will help clarify the gospel, grace, and freedom found in Christ.If you're searching for biblical truth, Christian theology explained simply, or answers to hard faith questions, you're in the right place. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in the comments.Got any questions or topics you'd like to hear about? You can email us at ⁠tydhcpod@gmail.comLike our content? Consider helping us grow through Patreon, a follow, or subscribe!Leave a rating on whatever platform you listen on and write some nice commentsYOUTUBE ⁠here⁠PATREON  ⁠here⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠www.instagram.com/thingsyoudonthearinchurchpod⁠YOUTUBELike our content? Consider helping us through Patreon, a follow, or subscribe!INSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/thingsyoudonthearinchurchpodSPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ttha9t5PEg2vLVKEbzRABPATREON:https://www.patreon.com/TYDHCGot a question? You can email us at tydhcpod@gmail.com

Hello my friends, welcome to another edition of DJ Witwicky's radio show. Happy New Year to all loyal listeners and Keisha. For Christmas, the previous installment was a rather melancholy display of the blues, Lightnin' Hopkins in particular. Now for the New Year, my newest dance episode. Combining old and new, obscure and corporate. More importantly, I have recently updated the Feng Shui of the podcast room. This is what I've wanted this room to look like for years. It only took a tapestry display ladder, bluetooth lamp and a blooming Zygo Cactus to get where I needed to be. I'm basically aura farming in this room at all times now. Another addition, I was given a vintage CD player that looks like a turntable for Christmas which serves as a welcome addition to the Tower of Power.  For those wondering, my pre-existing CD collection includes an original release of Channel Orange by Frank Ocean, multiple copies of Kanye albums some unopened, an autographed CD from The Weeknd, Linkin Park - Jay Z collab, multiple from Zeppelin and Sabbath. I've been eyeing Harmon Kardon receivers and speaker systems lately for the final upgrade to the pod room. I sincerely hope that my fantastic listening audience had a wonderful holiday break, I'm looking forward to the new year. As always, thank you for being here. Hope you enjoyed itYour favorite internet disc jockey,Witwicka Juan Don

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like everyone needs you all the time? You're not actually stuck, you just need a way out. Alan Briggs shares 4 practical pathways to break free and lead with clarity in 2026. Happy New Year—and welcome to Episode 500! When we started this podcast, it was just a wild idea. 500 episodes later, we're more convinced than ever: leadership doesn't have to cost you everything. You can lead well and live well. To kick off 2026, Alan tackles something most leaders are feeling but few are naming: leadership claustrophobia—that squeezed, stuck sensation where everyone needs you all the time and there's no way out. Here's the truth: You feel stuck. But you're not actually stuck. Alan walks through the four feelings that keep leaders trapped—overwhelmed, myopic, exhausted, and behind—and gives you a clear, practical pathway out of each one. This isn't theory. It's the same framework Alan uses with the leaders he coaches every day. If you're heading into 2026 saying "everyone needs me all the time," this episode is your reset. What You'll Learn The 4 Leadership Traps + Their Pathways Out: → Overwhelmed? You're lacking creativity. The pathway out is space—build gaps into your calendar so your brain can think again. → Myopic (stuck in the weeds)? You're lacking perspective. The pathway out is vantage—schedule a Think Day and lift above your leadership. → Exhausted? You're lacking freshness. The pathway out is recovery—Sabbath and vacation aren't luxuries, they're necessities. → Behind? You're lacking urgency. The pathway out is constraints—small deadlines create the momentum big goals never will. Key Takeaways "You feel stuck, but you are not actually stuck. You have options. You can change things." The shift from victim to designer: stop reacting and start creating pathways out. When clarity goes up, overwhelm goes down. Think Days: a quarterly rhythm to get above your leadership and solve the big problems you keep kicking down the road. Sabbath and vacation are always important, never urgent—you won't feel like you need them until you should have had them three months ago. Constraints create urgency. Without deadlines, we procrastinate. Without sub-goals, we drift. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome to 2026 + Celebrating 500 Episodes 01:30 — What is Leadership Claustrophobia? 02:45 — The lie: "Everyone needs me all the time" 03:30 — From Victim to Designer 04:15 — The 4 Feelings That Keep Leaders Stuck 04:45 — Overwhelmed → Space 07:00 — Myopic → Vantage (Think Days) 10:00 — Exhausted → Recovery (Sabbath + Vacation) 13:30 — Behind → Constraints (Deadlines + Tracking) 17:00 — Recap: Which trap are you in? What's your next step? 18:30 — What's coming in 2026 Reflection Questions Which of the four traps are you most stuck in right now: overwhelmed, myopic, exhausted, or behind? What's one practical change you can make this week to create space, vantage, recovery, or constraints? When was the last time you took a full day just to think? What would it take to put a Think Day on your calendar this quarter? Resources Mentioned Anti-Burnout by Alan Briggs: Amazon Link Right Side Up Journal: Alan's tool for weekly reflection—looking backward, inward, and forward. Connect With H2 Leadership Website: www.h2leadership.com Coaching: Ready to break out of leadership claustrophobia? Book a Breakthrough Session Podcast: www.h2leadershippodcast.com Help Us Reach More Leaders If this episode helped you, take 30 seconds to rate, review, and share the podcast. It's the best way to help other leaders discover H2. Happy 2026. Let's keep climbing. The H2 Leadership Podcast is your practical resource for becoming a healthy and high-impact leader. New episodes every Thursday.

William Powers, author of “Hamlet’s Blackberry,” describes the dilemma of being addicted to information technology, and how he and his family committed to regular time free of technological intrusions. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are  heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.

A new year offers a God-given invitation to renewal, hope, and spiritual refreshment rooted in His design for seasons and fresh starts. Anchored in Romans 15:13, this devotional reminds us that God weaves renewal into creation itself—daily, weekly, and yearly—so we can release the past, trust His mercy, and move forward with joy, peace, and confident hope through the Holy Spirit. Highlights God designed rhythms of renewal through days, weeks, and seasons for our good. Fresh starts are woven into creation, pointing us toward spiritual restoration. The cross of Christ stands as the ultimate picture of death giving way to new life. God removes our sin completely, offering freedom from past failures. His mercies are new every morning, inviting renewed hope each day and year. The turning of the calendar is an opportunity to trust God with what’s ahead. God is still writing your story—renewal is not behind you, it’s ongoing. Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Seizing the Opportunity to Refresh This New YearBy Megan J. Conner Bible Reading:“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 15:13 (NIV) All of the hustle and bustle of the holidays has come to a close. Decorations have been stored away, regular schedules have resumed, and the inevitable and likely necessary (at least for me) annual recommitment to diet and exercise has been enacted. Another new year is upon us. For some, the reset of the calendar feels like a fresh start, a blank slate. For others, it might draw out feelings of uncertainty about the unknown ahead. How do you view the renewal of another twelve months? Do you greet a new year with apprehension or anticipation? If we look closely, the framework of refreshing and renewal through time and seasons is evident throughout the Word of God. From the very beginning, we learn that God made day and night. Within each 24-hour period, there is a time for work and time to rest before the cycle begins again. The Lord also established weekly sequences with days assigned to toil and a call to reset on the Sabbath. Monthly and yearly periods are connected to new moons and seasons of sowing and harvesting. The list goes on and on… We can also observe the ultimate example of death and rebirth, exemplified through the cross of our Lord, Jesus Christ, reflected every year as the world goes dormant in winter. During those dark, bare days, we question whether life is present beneath the frozen tundra, yet each year, spring bursts forth with its radiant buds, reminding us all that warmth and light are on the way. With so many opportunities for refreshing and renewal organically embedded into creation, it is clear our Maker sees this process as “good” (Genesis 1:4). There is something cleansing, almost freeing, about a fresh start. How many situations or circumstances have you encountered this last year, or even this past month, that you wish you could put behind you and start again? There are several that come to mind. The Lord understands how these disappointments or personal failures can become a burden too heavy to bear. Which is why both spiritually and physically, He has embedded marker-point moments for us to begin again with a clean slate. “For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us,” (Psalm 103:12, NIV). While we may struggle with the concept of freedom from current or past circumstances and sin, the Lord’s mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). There are opportunities for new days, new years, and renewed hope. For “… there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens, (Ecclesiastes 3:1, NIV). Wherever you find yourself this new year, I encourage you to seize this opportunity to refresh. Whatever has passed, let it be put away and look forward to a new beginning. God, the great author, is still writing your story. Let’s commit together to hand Him the pen and trust that the narrative He has planned will be full of abundant blessings this new year. Intersecting Faith & Life: How do you view the turn of the annual calendar? Do you feel inspired or intimidated? Why? Take some time today to prayerfully consider the highs and lows you experienced last year. Note next to each one how you saw God’s presence and provision in every example. Next, jot down some hopes or dreams for this new year. If possible, list aspirations in both the physical and spiritual. Are there relationships you would like to see founded, mended, or renewed? Or perhaps a new pursuit in health, education, or career. Write down anything you feel tugs on your heartstrings. Once completed, take some time to consider how you would like to see your relationship with the Lord grow this year. Is there a particular study you would like to join? Or perhaps a prayer group, or a commitment to daily individual prayer? Whatever feels like the Lord is prompting, make note of it, then release it to Him. I encourage you to keep this list somewhere safe. This time next year, bring it back out and see how God met you in any or all of these circumstances and desires. Further Reading:Ecclesiastes 3Revelation 21:1-6 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to Exploring the Marketplace — the podcast where faith meets influence.Today's special live December episode features Shawn Bolz and Bob Hasson in an unfiltered, timely conversation about burnout, rest, and God's design for work and life. With recent studies showing that over 60% of Americans are experiencing burnout—and nearly 80% of people under 35—this episode speaks directly to the moment we're living in.From boardrooms and businesses to ministry, family life, and personal calling, Shawn and Bob unpack:Why burnout is not just a workplace issue, but a spiritual oneWhat Scripture reveals about rest, Sabbath, and sustainable purposeHow to recognize unhealthy rhythms—and course-correct with GodPractical ways to hear God in the middle of pressure, deadlines, and responsibilityWhy faith-filled leadership requires presence with God, not constant strivingYou'll also hear personal stories, leadership insights, and biblical perspective on navigating career demands without losing joy, clarity, or connection with God.This episode marks a special milestone as Exploring the Marketplace officially moves to Mondays, helping you start your week inspired, grounded, and aligned with God's purposes.Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, creative, pastor, or professional—this conversation will encourage you to rethink success, redefine rest, and rediscover God's voice in everyday life.

In this throwback episode, Charlie and Erika sit down in December of 2021 to discuss the Sabbath, dating and marriage, and Erika's strategy for reading through the Bible at a reasonable pace. Note: Some of the information here is out of date, so head to proclaim365.com for the most up-to-date information. You can sign up right now for the 10th year of the program and join the quest to read the whole Bible in a year starting on January 5, 2026. Go to proclaim365.com today.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Sabbath Sunday message, we pause to reflect on God's faithfulness in 2025. Join Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson and the VOUS Team as they walk through moments, miracles, and milestones from this year while reminding us that Sabbath realigns our hearts to God and legacy is built through everyday obedience.