Podcasts about The Salvation Army

Today, we're heading to Long Beach, California, to talk to someone with a unique perspective on youth programming. Captain Jared Arnold runs The Salvation Army Red Shield Community Center, and he recently caught my attention when he said, "Summer is our Christmas." Now, when most of us think about summer, we might think about vacations, beach days or maybe just trying to keep the kids entertained. But for Captain Arnold and his team, summer represents something much more profound. While school is out and many families are scrambling to figure out childcare, the Long Beach Red Shield becomes a hub of activity serving kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. Their summer day camp runs from June through August, providing not just a safe place for children, but a launching pad for growth, learning and character development. But this isn't just about keeping kids busy. The Red Shield operates year-round programming that includes everything from homework assistance and technology labs to 3D printing classes and partnerships with the LA Rams for flag football. They're serving multiple generations—from young children to seniors—creating what Captain Arnold calls a truly intergenerational community space. Serving communities that include Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, Hawaiian Gardens and Avalon, they've made their programs intentionally accessible to diverse neighborhoods with varying needs. So I wanted to understand: How do you create programming that truly serves everyone? What does it mean when summer becomes your Christmas? And what happens in the daily life of a community center that's touching multiple generations? Today, we're getting an inside look at the energy, the programs and the victories—from puzzles to pickleball, from senior programming to youth development, and how one community center is working to ensure that every person who walks through the doors knows they matter. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

When crisis strikes, where do you instinctively turn for help and hope?#BattleDrillDaily #CrisisSupport #Emmanuel #FaithIn today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore a powerful reminder through the 2024 Hastings water crisis, where 35,000 people discovered that help was often closer than they thought. When a burst water main left residents without running water for six days, something beautiful emerged - neighbours who'd never spoken became lifelines, and community support activated with remarkable efficiency.Drawing from Acts 17:27, we discover that God's closeness doesn't always look like dramatic intervention. Sometimes it's the neighbour bringing bottled water, the friend texting at exactly the right moment, or the stranger offering practical help. We often mistakenly assume God's nearness should be measurable by our feelings, yet his presence transcends our ability to sense it.This episode reveals how crisis can become an opportunity for deeper spiritual awareness, stripping away superficial concerns to reveal what truly matters. Through practical insights and biblical wisdom, we explore how God draws near through the compassionate actions of people who become his hands and feet in our situations - just as Jesus ministered through physical, tangible presence during his earthly ministry.Scripture: "His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him - though he is not far from any one of us" (Acts 17:27 NLT).Call to Action: Don't just look up for God's presence - look around. Pay attention today to how God might be drawing near through people, and consider how you might be his nearness to someone else.You can read this week's devotionals by downloading them from here - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qx9k7x1cca5lsdw5dho3n/250727.pdf?rlkey=ciqkuc6nhgr2butxdocmii8ie&dl=0Visit battledrilldevotional.com for more devotionals. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spiritually strong and battle-ready for life's challenges. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, this podcast brings daily encouragement and biblical insights to believers of all backgrounds. If today's devotional inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Drill Daily Devotional, a trusted source for Salvation Army devotionals and Christian faith reflections. For more devotionals and resources, visit battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Or get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox - completely free at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com. They're designed for busy people who want to grow spiritually and face life's challenges with confidence. If you're already a subscriber, why not share Battle Drill Devotional with a friend or loved one who could use daily encouragement? See our Sermons at battlereadysermons.com...

Feeling overwhelmed by life's darkness? In this powerful episode of Battle Ready Sermons, Captain Rob Westwood-Payne explores the theme of overcoming fear and uncertainty through faith, resilience, and biblical teaching. #BattleReadySermons #SermonOnOvercomingFear #FaithInAction #SalvationArmy #ChristianSermons Drawing from Isaiah 45:1–3, Rob shares how even in the darkest times - grief, depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, or financial stress - God promises hidden treasures and secret riches to those who trust in him. Discover why facing life's challenges honestly matters, and learn how acknowledging our fears and struggles can lead to profound spiritual growth. Through accessible stories, including personal experiences and real-life examples, Rob demonstrates how God often uses unexpected people and situations to bring hope and healing. Whether you're navigating a difficult season right now or preparing for life's inevitable challenges, this sermon will equip you to find strength and hope by leaning into God's promises. Listen now to find the courage you need to grow through what you're going through. Visit battlereadysermons.com for more sermons. Thanks for watching Battle Ready Sermons, where each week I deliver weekly Christian video sermons designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life's battles.. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each sermon offers practical biblical teaching, encouragement, and insights drawn from God's Word. If today's sermon inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Ready Sermons, a trusted source for clear, relatable sermons for believers of all backgrounds. For more sermons and resources, visit battlereadysermons.com. Sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com. Explore Devotionals at battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video episodes at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Sign up to devotionals via email at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.

Do you sometimes feel invisible, forgotten, or just another face in the crowd in our increasingly anonymous digital world?#BattleDrillDaily #YouMatter #KnownByGod #FaithToday's Battle Drill Daily Devotional reveals something that might change everything about how you see yourself. Through The Salvation Army's powerful #150reasons campaign that collected transformation stories from Australia to Bangladesh, we discover a profound truth: the Creator of the universe knows each of us personally and intimately.Exploring Isaiah 45:3, we examine what it means to be called by name by God himself. As a Salvation Army church leader, I've learned that calling someone by their name is deeply personal - it says "I see you, I value you, you matter to me." That's precisely what God does with each of us, but here's what makes this extraordinary: there's a fundamental difference between knowing someone's name and calling them by name with intention and affection.This episode challenges the world's constant evaluation of our worth based on performance and achievements, revealing how God's knowledge of our names provides an unshakeable foundation for identity. Even Cyrus, a pagan king, was called by name for divine purposes - how much more intimately does God know those who belong to him?Scripture: "I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness - secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name" (Isaiah 45:3 NLT).Call to Action: Say your name out loud right now, then declare "I am known by God" - let this transformational truth change how you walk through your day.You can read this week's devotionals by downloading them from here - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qx9k7x1cca5lsdw5dho3n/250727.pdf?rlkey=ciqkuc6nhgr2butxdocmii8ie&dl=0Visit battledrilldevotional.com for more devotionals. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spiritually strong and battle-ready for life's challenges. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, this podcast brings daily encouragement and biblical insights to believers of all backgrounds. If today's devotional inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Drill Daily Devotional, a trusted source for Salvation Army devotionals and Christian faith reflections. For more devotionals and resources, visit battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Or get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox - completely free at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com. They're designed for busy people who want to grow spiritually and face life's challenges with confidence. If you're already a subscriber, why not share Battle Drill Devotional with a friend or loved one who could use daily encouragement? See our Sermons at battlereadysermons.com...

Have you ever felt like life has spiralled completely out of control, leaving you wondering if anyone - including God - actually has control over what's happening in your world?#BattleDrillDaily #HiddenRiches #DivineControl #FaithIn today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional, I'll be honest - I've been there too, and I want to share something that might transform how you view those messy, chaotic seasons. Through Christian Aid's crisis response work and biblical truth, we discover that God's sovereignty encompasses every aspect of our human experience - not just the good bits, but also the valleys of despair and moments of confusion.Drawing from Isaiah 45:7, we explore how God doesn't disappear during difficulties or limit his authority to comfortable circumstances. When I first read this verse, it made me uncomfortable - after all, we'd prefer a God who only sends good times, wouldn't we? But Isaiah reveals something far deeper about divine sovereignty that can anchor us in life's storms.This episode examines how some of the deepest spiritual growth occurs during seasons when we can't see clearly, when we must depend entirely on God's character rather than our own understanding. Through Cyrus's unlikely story and practical insights, discover why your current darkness might be the precise context God has chosen for his most significant work in your life.Scripture: "I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the Lord, am the one who does these things" (Isaiah 45:7 NLT).Call to Action: Take one step forward today, trusting that God is actively working through your situation, even when you cannot sense his activity.You can read this week's devotionals by downloading them from here - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qx9k7x1cca5lsdw5dho3n/250727.pdf?rlkey=ciqkuc6nhgr2butxdocmii8ie&dl=0Visit battledrilldevotional.com for more devotionals. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spiritually strong and battle-ready for life's challenges. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, this podcast brings daily encouragement and biblical insights to believers of all backgrounds. If today's devotional inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Drill Daily Devotional, a trusted source for Salvation Army devotionals and Christian faith reflections. For more devotionals and resources, visit battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Or get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox - completely free at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com. They're designed for busy people who want to grow spiritually and face life's challenges with confidence. If you're already a subscriber, why not share Battle Drill Devotional with a friend or loved one who could use daily encouragement? See our Sermons at battlereadysermons.com...

In today's news: A Berrien Springs farm has been awarded a $175,000 grant by the Michigan Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development to help with an expansion project. The Salvation Army of Benton Harbor is planning a celebration for its 100th anniversary next month. The South Haven City Council has voted to continue supporting Market One and the work it does to encourage economic development in the region for another year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeling like life is squeezing the hope out of you? Discover how God can transform your troubles into spiritual growth in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #GrowingThroughPain #FaithUnderPressure #SalvationArmyIn this uplifting episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT), where Paul describes being pressed on every side but not crushed. Drawing from the sermon From Brokenness to Blessing, Rob reveals how God uses our struggles and pressures not to break us, but to shape us into the likeness of Jesus Christ.Rob shares practical ways to pray differently, shift your perspective, and lean on your faith community when life feels overwhelming. Whether you're dealing with stress, grief, uncertainty, or simply feeling knocked down, this devotional will help you discover hope and purpose in your pain.

Do you ever feel too weak, flawed, or insignificant for God to use? Discover how your very weakness can become the stage for God's greatest strength in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #GodsStrength #PowerInWeakness #SalvationArmyIn this encouraging episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob unpacks Acts 3:12-13 (NLT), where Peter boldly redirects praise away from himself and toward God, declaring that any power or success comes from Jesus alone. Rob explores how, far from disqualifying us, our weaknesses create space for God's power to shine through our lives in surprising and transformative ways.Packed with practical tips, personal reflections, and spiritual truths, this episode will inspire you to see your limitations not as liabilities but as opportunities for God to work miracles. Whether you feel inadequate in ministry, overwhelmed by life's demands, or simply exhausted, this devotional will remind you that God's strength is perfect in your weakness.

The heroic image of the Anzac at Gallipoli is of the young man, with rifle and bayonet, going over the top of the trenches to face a hail of bullets from the Turkish troops. While that was, indeed, true, there was another hero at Gallipoli, and he carried only a shovel and a Bible. William ‘Mac' McKenzie was a beloved Salvation Army chaplain. In his day, Mac ranked alongside our most famous soldiers and politicians. He's the subject of a new biography, The Man the Anzacs Revered, by author Daniel Reynaud.

South Korea is one of the great success stories of the past 30 years, moving from military dictatorship to a strong democracy and economy. Last year, it weathered a serious test when the former president tried to declare martial law. He's since been removed. But South Korea's also the home of a thriving number of troubling religious cults – some of them exported to Australia. Professor Tark Ji-il of Busan Presbyterian University understands this threat better than most. Not only is he a world-renowned expert, his family's been affected in a tragic way. He was in Australia recently, sharing his story.The heroic image of the Anzac at Gallipoli is of the young man, with rifle and bayonet, going over the top of the trenches to face a hail of bullets from the Turkish troops. While that was, indeed, true, there was another hero at Gallipoli, and he carried only a shovel and a Bible. William ‘Mac' McKenzie was a beloved Salvation Army chaplain. In his day, he ranked alongside our most famous soldiers and politicians. He's the subject of a new biography, The Man the Anzacs Revered, by author Daniel Reynaud. GUESTS:Professor Tark Ji-il - Busan Presbyterian University - a respected expert on South Korea's religious movements.Daniel Reynaud - author of The Man the Anzacs Revered

When life squeezes you from every side, you might feel like you're about to break. But God says: you're squeezed, not squashed! Discover how every trial, humiliation, and risk you face is an opportunity for Jesus to show his power in and through you in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #SqueezedNotSquashed #FaithInTrials #SalvationArmyIn this episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, we explore Romans 8:36-37 (NLT), where Paul reminds us that despite feeling like we're being “slaughtered like sheep,” overwhelming victory belongs to us through Christ. We unpack how our suffering isn't wasted but becomes a stage for God to reveal his strength and love.Rob shares practical steps for turning life's crushing pressures into spiritual growth, using vivid imagery and relatable examples—from diamonds forged under pressure to modern challenges like workplace stress or family conflict. Whether you're battling discouragement, facing uncertainty, or simply weary from life's demands, this devotional will help you find hope, resilience, and a deeper connection with Jesus.Join us as we discover how God's power transforms our trials into triumphs—and how we can live as more than conquerors, even when life tries to squash us.

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The Community Grocer has just started delivering pantry staples to online shoppers in three cities, with profits going to the Salvation Army and its community partners. Amy Williams reports.

Is death the end, or is there hope beyond the grave? Discover how Jesus' victory over death guarantees eternal life and transforms how we live each day in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #EternalLife #VictoryOverDeath #SalvationArmyIn this powerful episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores Romans 6:23 (NLT), unpacking the incredible truth that although the wages of sin is death, God's free gift is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Rob shares how Jesus' resurrection defeated death once and for all, ensuring that eternal life isn't merely future hope - it's a present reality that changes how we face fear, grief, and daily challenges.Full of practical insights and relatable examples, this episode helps you discover how to live in freedom, purpose, and joy because of the victory Christ has won. Whether you're wrestling with questions about life after death, struggling with fear, or longing for hope in a broken world, this devotional is for you.

Want to hear some encouraging news that's emerging from communities across America? After years of declining volunteer participation—a trend that accelerated during the pandemic—researchers are documenting what they're calling a "volunteer rebound." The numbers are striking. Nearly 30 percent of Americans formally volunteered from 2022 to 2023, contributing almost 5 billion hours of service. That's a return to pre-pandemic levels, and in some places, volunteer participation is reaching heights we haven't seen in years. But this isn't just about getting back to where we were. Something deeper is happening. We're seeing new forms of volunteering emerge—virtual opportunities that make service accessible to people who couldn't participate before. We're witnessing dramatic growth in some locations, like one Salvation Army center that saw a 162 percent increase in volunteers across three years. And perhaps most meaningfully, we're seeing more people who once received help returning to serve others. To help us understand what's driving this volunteer rebound and what it means for communities across the West, I'm joined by two guests today: Hillary Jackson is the Managing Editor for Caring Magazine, and recently reported on this trend, and Adriana Thiele is the Director of Volunteers and Community Engagement for The Salvation Army in San Diego.   We'll explore not just the numbers behind this rebound, but the stories—how volunteering is becoming a pathway to healing, how people are finding new ways to serve and how communities are becoming more resilient as a result. We'll also look at some innovative approaches, from disaster response training to virtual volunteering opportunities that are expanding who can participate in meaningful service. Whether you're already volunteering, thinking about getting involved, or simply curious about this trend that's quietly on the rise, this episode will give you insight into how people just like you are choosing to be part of extraordinary change. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

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Joel and Kathleen Ashcraft were both born in Ohio to Salvation Army officer parents. As transition is inevitable in The Salvation Army, they both moved and grew up in the greater New York City area.  They have been officers of The Salvation Army for the last 10 years, most recently serving as the Divisional Youth Secretary and Divisional Candidates Secretary for the Northeast Ohio Division based out of Cleveland, Ohio.  They coordinated youth work and lead the candidacy efforts for Salvation Army officership across the Division.  Throughout the summer, they had the distinct privilege of running Camp NEOSA on beautiful Leesville Lake in Carrollton, OH.  Prior to moving to Cleveland, they were corps officers in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY, and loved every minute of their 5 years there.  It is their heart's cry to see everyone they serve come to know the abundance of life available through a relationship with Jesus Christ.As the Area Commanders for Greater Cleveland Area Services, Captains Ashcraft will oversee the operations of five Greater Cleveland Corps in Collinwood, East Cleveland, Miles Park, Ohio City, and West Park. Additionally, they will supervise all operations at Harbor Light Complex & Zelma George Family Shelter.Outside of their professional lives, Joel and Kathleen can be found spending time with their three incredible children – Matthew , Evelyn , and Audrey.  As a family, they love cheering on Matty at his baseball and basketball games, rooting for Evelyn and Audrey in their soccer games, trying new foods, and taking family trips!  Joel is an avid sports fan, and Kathleen loves watching the newest murder mysteries and romantic comedies.Joel and Kathleen began dating when they were just 16-year-old high school sweethearts and were married shortly after graduating college.  Prior to their service as officers in The Salvation Army, Joel worked in banking for M&T Bank, and Kathleen worked in property management for The Salvation Army. Joel and Kathleen hold master's degrees in business administration from Asbury University. 

Is your body tired, hurting, or letting you down? Discover the comfort and hope that God never abandons you—even when life feels broken—in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional. #BattleDrill #GodsPresence #FaithThroughSuffering #SalvationArmy In this heartfelt episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores Psalm 121:7-8 (NLT), revealing how God promises to watch over us and protect our souls, even when our earthly bodies suffer. Drawing from everyday struggles like aches, illness, and the frustrations of a broken world, Rob shares practical insights and spiritual truths that bring comfort and perspective. Learn how to be honest with God about your pain, how to spot His gentle presence even in small moments, and why our hope isn't limited to this life but stretches into eternity. Whether you're dealing with chronic health challenges, emotional exhaustion, or simply the realities of ageing, this episode will remind you that you are never abandoned and that God is working in every detail of your life. 

We hear voices from Gander, where residents of Musgrave Harbour are waiting out the wildfire threatening their town. We also speak with an emergency disaster services specialist for the Salvation Army in Gander and with Premier John Hogan, who was also there this morning. (CBC reporter Henrike Wilhelm with evacuee Jack Pinsent, specialist Mike Barry and Premier John Hogan)

Are you feeling defeated by closed doors, setbacks, or the fear that your life isn't making a difference? Discover how God turns obstacles into opportunities in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional. #BattleDrill #GodsPurpose #OvercomingSetbacks #SalvationArmy In this inspiring episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob unpacks Acts 16:6-7 (NLT), where the Apostle Paul faces closed doors and divine redirection. Though Paul's ministry looked uncertain and unsuccessful at times, God was orchestrating an unstoppable plan that would transform the world. Rob shares practical insights and relatable examples to help you navigate your own disappointments, reminding you that earthly failures don't define your worth or your impact. Whether you're facing career roadblocks, personal setbacks, or spiritual detours, this episode will encourage you to keep pressing on, confident that no one can destroy what God is accomplishing through your life. 

When life feels overwhelming and you're questioning your purpose, this powerful Christian sermon from Battle Ready Sermons offers profound hope and practical guidance. #BattleReadySermons #SalvationArmy #FaithAndResilience #OvercomingAdversity #ChristianFaith Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, this Salvation Army preaching explores how our deepest struggles can become our greatest growth opportunities. Using the compelling metaphor of diamond formation - where immense pressure creates something beautiful and resilient - this biblical teaching reveals God's transformative purpose in our difficulties. You'll discover why the apostle Paul could say he was "pressed on every side but not crushed" and how this ancient wisdom applies to modern challenges. Whether you're facing relationship conflicts, workplace stress, health concerns, or simply feeling lost, this sermon on overcoming adversity speaks directly to universal human experiences. The message addresses honest questions about suffering whilst offering practical tools for resilience, including how shifting from "Why is this happening?" to "What can I learn?" changes everything. This episode of Battle Ready Sermons demonstrates how faith and resilience work together, providing both spiritual comfort and actionable insights for navigating life's pressures. The preacher's candid approach acknowledges that even spiritual leaders face crushing moments, making this teaching accessible whether you're a seasoned believer or someone exploring faith for the first time. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper meaning in their struggles and practical wisdom for daily challenges. Listen now to discover how your pressures can become your pathway to purpose. Visit battlereadysermons.com for more sermons. Thanks for watching Battle Ready Sermons, where each week I deliver weekly Christian video sermons designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life's battles.. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each sermon offers practical biblical teaching, encouragement, and insights drawn from God's Word. If today's sermon inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Ready Sermons, a trusted source for clear, relatable sermons for believers of all backgrounds. For more sermons and resources, visit battlereadysermons.com. Connect with me on social: YouTube: Battle Ready Sermons | Facebook: Battle Ready Sermons | TikTok: @BattleReadySermons | Email: Battlefield Podcasts Mailing List | Instagram: @BattleReadySermons | Twitter/X: @BattleReadyPod

When life feels overwhelming and you're questioning your purpose, this powerful Christian sermon from Battle Ready Sermons offers profound hope and practical guidance. #BattleReadySermons #SalvationArmy #FaithAndResilience #OvercomingAdversity #ChristianFaith Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, this Salvation Army preaching explores how our deepest struggles can become our greatest growth opportunities. Using the compelling metaphor of diamond formation - where immense pressure creates something beautiful and resilient - this biblical teaching reveals God's transformative purpose in our difficulties. You'll discover why the apostle Paul could say he was "pressed on every side but not crushed" and how this ancient wisdom applies to modern challenges. Whether you're facing relationship conflicts, workplace stress, health concerns, or simply feeling lost, this sermon on overcoming adversity speaks directly to universal human experiences. The message addresses honest questions about suffering whilst offering practical tools for resilience, including how shifting from "Why is this happening?" to "What can I learn?" changes everything. This episode of Battle Ready Sermons demonstrates how faith and resilience work together, providing both spiritual comfort and actionable insights for navigating life's pressures. The preacher's candid approach acknowledges that even spiritual leaders face crushing moments, making this teaching accessible whether you're a seasoned believer or someone exploring faith for the first time. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper meaning in their struggles and practical wisdom for daily challenges. Listen now to discover how your pressures can become your pathway to purpose. Visit battlereadysermons.com for more sermons. Thanks for watching Battle Ready Sermons, where each week I deliver weekly Christian video sermons designed to help you stay spiritually strong and prepared for life's battles.. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, each sermon offers practical biblical teaching, encouragement, and insights drawn from God's Word. If today's sermon inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Ready Sermons, a trusted source for clear, relatable sermons for believers of all backgrounds. For more sermons and resources, visit battlereadysermons.com. Sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com. Explore Devotionals at battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video episodes at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Sign up to devotionals via email at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.

Are you feeling pressed on every side, ready to give up? Discover how God's power ensures you're never at the end of your hope - even when life feels impossible - in today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.#BattleDrill #HopeInHardTimes #FaithUnderPressure #SalvationArmyIn this encouraging episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional, Rob explores 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (NLT), where the Apostle Paul describes being squeezed by troubles but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair. Rob shares how even when life feels overwhelming, God's power and presence sustain us, offering hope beyond our circumstances.Full of practical steps, real-life examples, and spiritual insights, this episode will help you see how your trials can become a stage for God's glory. Whether you're feeling knocked down, exhausted, or ready to give up, be reminded today that you're squeezed but not squashed - and your hope in Christ remains unshakable.

A three-year pilot program led by the Salvation Army of Greater Green Bay is helping to combat homelessness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transform your church from a polite institution to a magnetic family in this revolutionary final episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional. #ChurchUnity #ChristianCommunity #ChurchHurt #BiblicalEncouragement #ChurchBelongingThrough contrasting experiences of invisible church visits versus Doris's transformative ministry of belonging, discover why most church welcome strategies completely miss the mark.This episode challenges churches to move beyond visitor's cards and coffee pointing to create genuine belonging that transforms lives. Romans 15:7's command to accept others as Christ accepted us becomes practical through four costly strategies: intentional noticing, personal investment, ongoing connection, and genuine inclusion. Learn why creating belonging requires sacrificing comfort, established patterns, and closed circles.From the author's anonymous church visit where nobody noticed his departure to Doris's legacy of turning visitors into family through lunch invitations and songbook assistance, discover why belonging must precede believing in today's lonely world. Essential listening for anyone wanting their church to become known as "the place where you matter."Scripture Reference: Romans 15:7Ready to create a church where nobody leaves unnoticed? Listen now and learn the costly art of radical belonging. Share with your welcome team and church leaders.Click the Transcript tab to read today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.Visit battledrilldevotional.com for more devotionals. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spiritually strong and battle-ready for life's challenges. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, this podcast brings daily encouragement and biblical insights to believers of all backgrounds. If today's devotional inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Drill Daily Devotional, a trusted source for Salvation Army devotionals and Christian faith reflections. For more devotionals and resources, visit battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Or get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox - completely free at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com. They're designed for busy people who want to grow spiritually and face life's challenges with confidence. If you're already a subscriber, why not share Battle Drill Devotional with a friend or loved one who could use daily encouragement? See our Sermons at battlereadysermons.com...

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Navigate the painful reality of church hurt and discover the transformative path to healing in this vulnerable episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional. #ChurchUnity #ChristianCommunity #ChurchHurt #BiblicalEncouragement #ChurchBelongingThrough a leader's public humiliation that nearly drove him from faith forever, learn why church wounds cut deepest and how biblical confrontation can lead to unexpected restoration.This episode boldly addresses what many churches ignore – that believers wound each other, leaders fail, and church can sometimes feel more dangerous than the world. Matthew 18:15 provides Jesus's radical prescription for handling conflict, while the Paul and Barnabas split demonstrates that even spiritual giants disagree. Discover why unity isn't the absence of conflict but choosing to work through conflict in love.From the terrifying coffee conversation that led to tearful reconciliation to practical strategies for confronting in love, learn why leaving church isn't the answer – staying well is. Perfect for anyone carrying church wounds or wondering if Christian community is worth the risk.Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:15, Acts 15:36-41Ready to transform church hurt into healing? Listen now and discover why reconciliation beats revenge every time. Share with someone struggling with church wounds.Click the Transcript tab to read today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.Visit battledrilldevotional.com for more devotionals. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spiritually strong and battle-ready for life's challenges. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, this podcast brings daily encouragement and biblical insights to believers of all backgrounds. If today's devotional inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Drill Daily Devotional, a trusted source for Salvation Army devotionals and Christian faith reflections. For more devotionals and resources, visit battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Connect with me on social: Twitter/X: @Battle_Drill | Instagram: @BattleDrillDevotional | Facebook: Battle Drill Daily Devotional

Discover the radical church growth strategy that built the early church and still transforms communities today in this game-changing episode of Battle Drill Daily Devotional. #ChurchUnity #ChristianCommunity #ChurchHurt #BiblicalEncouragement #ChurchBelongingWhile churches invest millions in programmes and presentations, learn why genuine love remains the only growth strategy that actually works.Through powerful contrasts between empty state-of-the-art buildings and packed leaky halls, this episode exposes how we've professionalised love into committees and rotas, losing the magnetic authenticity that draws broken people. John 13:35 and Acts 4:32-34 reveal how the early church's explosive growth came not from clever marketing but from love so radical it shared everything – possessions, homes, lives.From the heartbreaking story of an elderly woman eating Sunday lunch alone despite attending church for months to a small congregation bursting at the seams through genuine care, discover why people can spot the difference between religious duty and real love from miles away. Essential for church leaders and members wondering why their community isn't growing.Scripture Reference: John 13:35, Acts 4:32-34, 1 John 3:18Ready to trade religious politeness for magnetic love? Listen now and learn why costly love solves church growth naturally. Share with your church leadership team.Click the Transcript tab to read today's Battle Drill Daily Devotional.Visit battledrilldevotional.com for more devotionals. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Thanks for listening to Battle Drill Daily Devotional, where each weekday I share short, 5-minute Christian devotionals to help you stay spiritually strong and battle-ready for life's challenges. Hosted by Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne, this podcast brings daily encouragement and biblical insights to believers of all backgrounds. If today's devotional inspired you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need encouragement. Your support helps more people discover Battle Drill Daily Devotional, a trusted source for Salvation Army devotionals and Christian faith reflections. For more devotionals and resources, visit battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Check out our video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com. Connect with me on social: Twitter/X: @Battle_Drill | Instagram: @BattleDrillDevotional | Facebook: Battle Drill Daily Devotional

Bryan Barrett talks with Regan Love, Community Relations & Development Director with the local Salvation Army. She discusses previous and current camps, "Christmas in July

It won't come as a surprise to you that hundreds of thousands of veterans across America are affected by trauma—some from their time in military service, though not all—and yet, their needs remain deeply misunderstood by many of us who haven't served. Not all veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder, and yet many do—in fact, some 29 percent of veterans who served in Iraq experience it at some point in their lives. Others face issues similar to those of the general population, from mental illness to substance abuse and even childhood experiences. The need is not one-size-fits-all or even most, and the path to healing looks different for everyone too. That's what Chaplain Nate Lyons from The Salvation Army Veterans and Family Center in Beaverton, Oregon, helps us understand on this episode. As an Iraq war veteran himself, Nate now serves as chaplain and activities coordinator for some 72 veterans and their families who are on their own journeys toward healing. And today, Nate is taking us inside this special place of veteran care.  Whether you're a veteran yourself, love someone who has served, or simply want to understand how some approaches to trauma recovery are changing lives, this conversation is going to challenge how you think about healing, hope and the power of community. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.  

The second annual Mini Golf for Good event is just one way the Battle Creek Salvation Army is working to support its community programs.Captains Mika and Grace Roinilla are joined by event coordinator Cindy Older to talk about the 2025 short-game event with a long-drive opportunity.Find out, too, about the Army's "Christmas in July" campaign.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Salvation Army websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.

In this first part of our two-part conversation, we sit down with the incredible Nicole Massey Martin—author, CFO, mom, and all-around powerhouse. Nicole shares the heart behind her newest book Nailing It, and we dive into the ways women are showing up and succeeding, even when they feel like they're falling short. We also explore how leadership has evolved over the years, both in ministry and beyond. You won't want to miss this honest and inspiring conversation!—ABOUT NICOLE MASSIE MARTINLeader. Author. Speaker. Preacher. Teacher.Dr. Martin is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches, and younger leaders. She has decades of executive leadership experience in the church and Christian non-profits and is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today. She is also active in her local congregation in Maryland at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church.Prior to her role at Christianity Today, Dr. Martin has served in a variety of leadership and executive capacities including as the Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact at the American Bible Society, as Executive Minister at The Park Church and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.Dr. Martin is a gifted writer and author of numerous articles including two books: Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. She serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Board of Trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College.Dr. Martin is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin, and they have two amazing daughters, Addison and Josephine.—CONNECT DR. MARTINWebsite:⁠ https://www.nicolemassiemartin.com/Get the Book: Purchase Nailing ItInstagram: @drnicolemartin—ABOUT FRLS271FRLS271 is dedicated to creating spaces where women can engage in authentic worship and meaningful community. Our mission is to encourage women to walk boldly and fearlessly in their faith and to lead with confidence and purpose in every season of life.—CONNECT FRLS271Website: http://FRLS271.orgInstagram: @FRLS271This episode is sponsored by Gateway Printing

It's Monday, July 7, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Pakistani Christian girl, kidnapped for two years, escapes A Pakistani Christian girl, who this month escaped the Muslim who kidnapped her, said he forcibly converted her to Islam and repeatedly sexually assaulted her as his so-called “wife,” reports Morning Star News. On the night of May 24, 2023, as her family slept, 14-year-old Muskan Liaqat was kidnapped at gunpoint from her home in Sheikhupura District, by Muhammad Adnan and his father Muhammad Arif. Muskan said, “They took me to their home, where they tortured me and forcibly took my thumb impressions on some papers. I was later told that I had become a Muslim and Adnan was my husband.” A member of the Salvation Army church, Muskan said she was treated as a sex slave. She said, “I was raped and beaten by Adnan … on almost a daily basis. As a result of repeated sexual abuse, I got pregnant in 2024.” Severe torture by Adnan resulted in a miscarriage in the fourth month of her pregnancy. She said, “I used to cry all night and prayed to God to rescue me from this hell, but it looked like my prayers were not reaching Him.” The trauma led her to attempt suicide by cutting her wrist. Judges routinely ignore evidence related to the children's ages, handing them back to kidnappers as their “legal wives.” Thankfully, she got away and is now in a safe house. According to Open Doors, Pakistan, which is 96% Muslim, is the eighth most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. South Korean doctor charged with murder after full-term abortion On July 2nd, a South Korean doctor was arrested and charged with murder following the abortion of a full-term baby last year, reigniting national debate over the country's ambiguous abortion laws and medical ethics, reports LifeSiteNews.com. On June 28, Judge Park Jeong-ho of the Seoul Central District Court approved arrest warrants for the surgeon, identified as Shim, and the facility's director, “Yoon.” Authorities allege the child was born alive and then deliberately left to die, which they say amounts to murder through “willful neglect.” The case dates back to late 2024. Evidence suggests that the baby was alive both before and after the procedure. The abortion was allegedly committed via labor induction – a method that, if resulting in a live birth followed by intentional death, could meet the legal definition of murder under Korean law. The Korean Medical Association condemned the incident, stating: “A fetus at 36 weeks is a baby who could survive well if born, and terminating a pregnancy at this stage is tantamount to murder.” Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For You [God] created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Trump's Big Beautiful Bill defunded Planned Parenthood Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill,” which he signed into law on Friday, July 4th, defunded Planned Parenthood for a year, reports LifeNews.com. The defunding provision, outlined in Section 44126 of the bill, effectively terminates Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood for non-abortion services, closing a loophole that has allowed the organization to access federal funds despite the Hyde Amendment's ban on direct taxpayer funding for abortions. Pro-life critics have argued that those Medicaid reimbursements indirectly paid for the abortion giant to kill more babies by abortion. It is the first time that the radical Planned Parenthood abortion business has been defunded. The vote, as we reported on Friday, was 218-214. The new law will redirect hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to community-based, pro-life healthcare providers and away from Planned Parenthood and Big Abortion. Planned Parenthood, which kills over 400,000 babies in abortions annually, received $700 million in taxpayer funds last fiscal year. Death toll in Texas flash floods climbs to 79, 40 remain missing At least 70 people are dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly early Friday morning to the height of a two-story building, reports CBS News. (Watch this video to see the rushing water in Center Point, Texas which tears down trees and threatens a bridge.) A dozen are still missing from Camp Mystic in Kerr County, a children's Christian summer camp. 13-year-old Stella Thompson, a camper who survived, talked with the Dallas NBC affiliate. THOMPSON: “You'd see kayaks in trees. It was horrific, because we had no idea. First responders in the water. There were huge trees ripped out of the ground.” Tragically, in a last act of kindness, Richard Eastland, the director of Camp Mystic, died trying to save campers as floodwaters from the Guadalupe River overwhelmed the camp, which is on the banks of the river, reports the San Antonio Express-News. More than 750 girls were at the camp when the flooding struck. The dead include 38 adults and 21 children, with 18 of the adults and four of the children unidentified.  Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott spoke from the heart. ABBOTT: “When Texans face a challenge, we come together, we unite. We will be relentless in going after and ensuring that we locate every single person who's been a victim of this flooding event. We're not going to stop today or tomorrow. We will stop when the job is completed. This is a 24/7 operation, day and night. We will find every one of them.” Dear Lord, Help the First Responders rescue all of the remaining survivors of this horrific flood. Amen. You can help with a tax-deductible donation to Samaritan's Purse through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com. 22-year-old woman survives, carried 20 miles downstream One bright spot. A 22-year-old woman, who was carried by the raging waters 20 miles from Hunt, Texas to Center Point, survived as she clung to a tree. Carl, who lives along the Guadalupe River, explained what happened to KENS-TV 5. CARL: “True miracle. There's no other way to explain it. “I came up on the deck and she saw me. So, she started to scream out loud. I thought she was in the water going down the river. I finally looked and was able to spot her in the tree. I began to holler back to her. ‘Hey, I see you. We'll get you help. Hang on. Hang on.' Because she was desperate! “After they were able to pluck her out, we brought her into our house and gave her a shower, clothed her because it had stripped all of her clothing off, gave her something to drink, gave her a nap. We called her grandmother in Corpus.” Thankfully, she had no broken bones and only a small wound on the top of her head. Worldview listeners in Colorado and California speak out And finally, two Worldview listeners wrote me at Adam@TheWorldview.com to share what they enjoy about the newscast. Wes Anderson in Grand Junction, Colorado, wrote, “I try to read The Worldview in 5 Minutes transcript every day. I appreciate the Biblical perspective on the news! It's nice to have a news source I can trust!” And Pastor Aaron Hebbard of Remnant Church in Mentone, California, wrote, “Here's what I like: I love the snapshot of the big issues of the day without having to spend precious time chasing various stories.  I treasure the news on the persecuted church; it prompts prayer on behalf of our global brothers and sisters, and sets the stage for the unfathomable things Christ will do with the precious blood of His saints.  I appreciate the occasional call to activism, whether it's a phone call or email to a local politician, or support for a cause, or to join a prayer movement.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, July 7th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). 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We're exploring not just what hope is, but how it's built, sustained and passed from person to person, community to community. Today, I'm welcoming two leaders whose lives embody this multi-generational understanding of hope: Commissioners Doug and Colleen Riley, territorial leaders of The Salvation Army in the western U.S. The pair met while working at a summer camp, married and in 1995 were commissioned as officers—or pastors—in The Salvation Army. Their connection to ministry in The Salvation goes back four and five generations, respectively, meaning they've witnessed hope in action across decades—from childhood to their early days of service at Portland Moore Street Corps to their leadership today. But their understanding of hope extends beyond their organizational roles. As parents of four sons and leaders during some of our most challenging times—from the pandemic to the recent LA wildfires—they've had to practice hope when circumstances seemed overwhelming. On this episode, we explore how hope is inherited and cultivated, how crisis can become opportunity for hope to flourish, and what it means to lead with hope when entire communities are looking for direction. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

Plus President Trump says he will visit Texas, Friday, to see some of the devastation from the flash floods, those in Kerr County can now apply for flood assistance through FEMA for homes and businesses, the Salvation Army is ramping up relief efforts in flood-ravaged Central Texas, and more!

Kids are out of school for the summer, but while some are relaxing by the pool, others are searching for their next meal. Major Randy Hartt with the Salvation Army - Reno talks about how community involvement can help feed hungry children over the summer months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Curnow is one of The Salvation Army's most well-known composers. Matthew Frost finds out all about the man behind the music. And, if – like me – you've always wondered what Olympic event Jim Curnow would wish to compete in, then you'll enjoy this interview.Dr Howard Evans returns to complete his analysis of Eric Ball's ‘The kingdom triumphant'.Trombonist Gemma Potter (The International Staff Band) is this month's guest on the Arid Island. What album will Gemma choose to take with her?Bandmastermind, Sparsely Scored and Fully Scored News complete another episode.Hosted by Matthew FrostProduced by Simon Gash Published by Music Editorial Audio extracts used with permission of SP&S Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Brady discuss a t-shirt, marble races, an upcoming quiz, more streaks, water consumption, parental offices, swear words, West Wing episodes, total recall, the Salvation Army, and anonymous saviours.This episode contains discussion about swear words at about 20'00” but the bad ones are censored.Watch the marble race - https://www.patreon.com/posts/133205341Colonel Katrina quiz emails to colonelkatrina@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/unmadeFMJoin the discussion of this episode on our subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Unmade_Podcast/Catch the podcast on YouTube where we often include accompanying videos and pictures - https://youtu.be/gd2vRTelTKoUSEFUL LINKSThe Late Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Show_(1992_TV_series)The seven dirty words - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_dirty_wordsWest Wing episodes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_West_Wing_episodesPictures of Spoon of the Week - https://www.unmade.fm/spoon-of-the-weekThe Salvos - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Salvation_ArmyWilliam Booth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_BoothThe mountainside marble race discussed by Brady can be seen in the episode's YouTube video - https://youtu.be/gd2vRTelTKoWatch the marble race for Patreon prizes - https://www.patreon.com/posts/133205341

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Is your PlayStation 5 about to break? Probably not, but speculation is increasingly circulating suggesting that the old run of PS5s -- pre-Slim and pre-Pro -- may start running into a 'liquid metal' problem that's causing issues for some players. What does this all mean, from where does this speculation stem, and what (if anything) can be done about it? We discuss in detail. Plus: Death Stranding 2 is out, and thus it's time for us to gush! Then: The other news of the week, including Hellblade II's PS5 release date, rumors of RPG progression systems in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, PlayStation Plus turns 15, SEGA accidentally leaks a ton of sales data, and more. Finally: Listener inquiries. What's the best 'one-hit wonder' game? With PlayStation: The Concert coming Stateside, do we have any interest in attending? Which studio's three-game run is most impressive, quality-wise? Will you, too, find a Sacred Symbols shirt in your local Goodwill or Salvation Army? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:29:19 - This week's situation0:34:22 - Nintendo 690:43:33 - Colin's power washing0:59:42 - Nitpick from last week1:01:04 - Are PS5s failing due to liquid metal?1:15:16 - Hellblade 2 releases August 12th1:20:25 - Intergalactic will have RPG elements1:27:27 - Midnight Murder Club releases August 14th1:37:33 - Sony reiterates the PS Plus strategy1:49:57 - Sega sales leak1:57:45 - Lies of P sells over three million1:58:06 - Square Enix is "aware" of Expedition 332:01:27 - System Shock 2 Remake delayed on PS52:05:15 - Blood of Dawnwalker gameplay video2:08:23 - What We've Been Playing (Death Stranding, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach)2:27:40 - Established or custom characters2:34:21 - One hit wonder games2:42:11 - Best 3 game run2:49:44 - Rush to story or pace yourself2:58:11  - PlayStation: The Concert3:03:47 - Selling Physical games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're exploring what it means to put Hope in Action. And today, I'm excited to welcome a guest who has dedicated his career to understanding hope not just as a feeling, but as a measurable, teachable strength that transforms lives and communities. Dr. Chan Hellman is recognized as one of the world's leading hope scholars, with more than 25 years of research, training and teaching experience. His groundbreaking work has shown that hope isn't just a nice concept—it's a powerful predictor of well-being that can be built intentionally. As the Founding Director of the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa and a professor at the school's Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, Dr. Hellman has authored over 150 scientific publications and co-authored the bestselling book "Hope Rising: How The Science of Hope Can Change Your Life." In this episode, we explore what hope actually is, how it's different from wishful thinking, and most importantly—how we can build it in ourselves and our communities through intentional action. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

Send us a textMeals, Mercy, and Mission: Bob Bradley's Journey with The Salvation ArmyIn this special episode of 'The Wireless Way,' host Chris Whitaker speaks with Bob Bradley, Chair of the Emergency Disaster Services Committee at the Salvation Army's Modesto Citadel. Bob shares his remarkable journey from construction and cable manufacturing to his life of service with the Salvation Army. Listeners learn about the organization's extensive food security initiatives, daily meal programs, and emergency disaster response efforts. Bob recounts personal experiences that underline the impact of their work and the essential role the Salvation Army plays in supporting vulnerable communities. Chris and Bob also discuss the importance of community collaboration and volunteerism. The episode culminates with staggering statistics on the Salvation Army's outreach in Modesto, California in 2024, showcasing the breadth and depth of their mission to uplift those in need.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:41 Guest Introduction: Bob Bradley02:29 Bob Bradley's Background and Career Journey08:53 Daily Operations at the Salvation Army13:02 Mobile Canteen Service and Disaster Response17:50 Challenges and Community Support20:24 Community Contributions and Fundraising21:04 Programs for Kids at the Red Shield21:40 Public Relations and Awareness22:20 Collaboration to Combat Food Insecurity23:40 Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Operations25:23 Memorable Volunteering Experiences28:47 Personal Stories and Reflections30:50 Final Thoughts and Gratitude33:42 Salvation Army's Impact in 2024Learn more about how you can help- Support the showCheck out my website https://thewirelessway.net/ use the contact button to send request and feedback.

The Salvation Army's 360 Life Center in Manhattan, Kansas, represents a groundbreaking approach to community service as the first rural pilot program of its kind in the United States. Director Susan Evans and volunteer Carla Johnson share how they've expanded from helping 25-30 people monthly to over 1,000 by identifying and filling service gaps through collaborative partnerships.• The 360 Life Center approach allows flexibility to address any area of need without time limits• Operation Street Outreach helps those living on the streets with immediate necessities and connections to services• Center works collaboratively with numerous local organizations to avoid service duplication• Special focus on helping those who fall between the cracks of traditional assistance programs• Transformed froma  traditional thrift store to providing free donations to those in need• Created an outdoor garden and hydration station accessible 24/7 during extreme weather• Specific support for women, families, and individuals with criminal or addiction histories• Veteran support services, particularly for women veteransIf you'd like to help, the Salvation Army currently needs water, Gatorade, tents, sleeping bags, and blankets. Drop off Tuesday-Friday 10-3 or Saturday 3-10 pm at 310 Poyntz, or call for pickup arrangements.GMCFCFAs

Hope isn't something that happens to you. It's something you create. It's what happens when possibility meets action. Today we're beginning a journey—one that will explore not just what hope is, but how we build it, nurture it and put it into action. Here's the key: Hope isn't just something lucky people have. It's something all of us can build. And the best part is “hope in action” isn't about doing something big. It's about doing something. Because our world is transformed not by great deeds, but by countless individual decisions to step forward. You're not just a spectator in this story. You're a potential catalyst. Different is possible. And it starts with you. EPISODE SHOWNOTES: Read more. BE AFFIRMED. Get the Good Words email series. JOIN THE HOPEFULS. Get inside the group. WHAT'S YOUR CAUSE? Take our quiz. BE INSPIRED. Follow us on Instagram. DO GOOD. Give to The Salvation Army.

321: How to be an Adaptive Leader in Turbulent Times (Theo Ellington & Genevieve Leighton-Armah)SUMMARYSpecial thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking.What does it take to lead with purpose when resources are stretched, burnout is high, and the future feels uncertain? In episode #321 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Genevieve Leighton-Armah and Theo Ellington share how Black Citizen is redefining leadership development through trust-based philanthropy, flexible funding, and deep community engagement. Grounded in their lived experience and commitment to equity, they describe how their cohort model supports Black change makers with grants, coaching, and media tools to amplify impact and avoid isolation. ABOUT THEOTheo Ellington has extensive public and private sector organizing experience. As co-founder of Black Young Democrats of SF, he successfully fought against Stop-and-Frisk and later led The Salvation Army's efforts to double its impact on homelessness, modernize its real estate, and respond to COVID-19—generating $10M in new revenue. As a city commissioner, he helped create over 1,200 affordable housing units. At the Golden State Warriors, Theo secured approvals for a $1B arena across 14 agencies. He holds a BA in Political Science from Notre Dame de Namur University and an MA in Urban Affairs from the University of San Francisco.ABOUT GENEVIEVEGenevieve Leighton-Armah is a first-generation Dominican and Ghanaian changemaker working with BIPOC youth and elders in criminal justice reform, violence prevention, and advocacy. For over 12 years, she's led nonprofit initiatives connecting young people to tech/media careers and advancing equity across Northern California. She designs trauma-informed programs for healthcare settings and launched Bay Area Black Leaders in response to George Floyd's death, centering restorative rest and equity planning for Black leaders. She earned a BA in Criminal Justice with a minor in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES The Four Pivots: Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves by Dr. Shawn GinwrightWant to chat leadership 24/7?  Go to delphi.ai/pattonmcdowellDon't miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadershipLooking for your next leadership opportunity?  Check out our partners Armstrong McGuire

Dr. Joan Taylor has spent her career studying first-century Judaism. In this podcast, I have the chance to walk through some of the content of her new book which presents a fuller picture of Jesus as a boy. I think you will find this study and podcast fascinating.Youtube - https://youtu.be/5ObcWJEM_HYAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's a link to Joan's book - https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Jesus-Growing-Judean-Turbulent/dp/0310174651If you are interested in learning more about my two video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Merthyr Tydfil is a well-known town in South Wales with a rich history. In the 18th century, it was a small hamlet – just a collection of Welsh-speaking farmsteads dotted along the mountains. But within a hundred years, it became an industrial powerhouse with a booming and multicultural population. In this programme, Delyth Liddell, visits Merthyr to find out how that development affected the local religious communities, and still affects it today. We are guided by local historian, Huw Williams. On our journey, we find out about the Jewish community that flourished in the 1800s, the Salvation Army who sent young women on mission to Merthyr in the late 1800's, and the religious revival of 1904. We also find out about the growth of Islam in Merthyr, and visit a flourishing church.

A delightful chat with Willa, an Australian woman who has made her home in Zürich, Switzerland. A video version of this chat is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oTsepRFupcc?si=5KGtwaH-N81DALqp Willa's encounter took place five years ago in the Tarragona region of Spain. Early one morning, she took a stroll through her friend's garden and came face to face with some beings, whom she describes as 'forest spirits', sitting in three trees growing inside a spiral of arrangement of rocks. As Willa described: "I saw them, they seemed to be “looking” at me. My impression was they were aware I could see them. The situation...lasted only for about a minute before they seemed to fold in on themselves and disappear." Describing herself as a lifelong 'skeptical person', we discuss how coming into contact with these beings has made a subsequent impact on Willa's life and how she feels about visiting this location in the Tarragona region again, later in the year. We also discuss Willa's call, to aid people like me and you who have become homeless. Here she is volunteering during lockdown in the kitchen of the Pfuusbus in Zürich. If you would like to donate or find out more about the Pfarrer Sieber organisation here's the website: https://www.swsieber.ch/In the UK there are several homelessness charities including Crisis, Shelter and St Mungo's In America: Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army and Covenant House. The other episodes which I refer to re Tree Beings: https://www.scarlettofthefae.com/episode-2-a-call-to-the-otherworld/ https://www.scarlettofthefae.com/episode-33-tree-teacher-and-two-suns/ S U P P O R T T M F S P Become a Patron! We have a community called The Curious Crew. https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast If you are looking for exclusive bonus material, monthly zoom chats with like-minded folks, access to the Discord chat channels and joining in-person events with other members, please go to: https://www.patreon.com/themodernfairysightingspodcast If you'd prefer to support the Modern Fairy Sightings with a one off donation, you can ‘buy me a coffee' and I'd be very grateful

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