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In this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast: Jujutsu Kaisen returns for Season 3, Scarlet Witch claims the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme, and Lara Croft dives into danger in Tomb Raider: Sacred Artifacts. Then we head back to Astro City for Shining Stars, exploring long-form superhero storytelling, legacy characters, and what makes Kurt Busiek's universe endure. Plus, a spirited discussion about why manga continues to outperform Western comics in today's market.   RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS TOMB RAIDER: SACRED ARTIFACTS #2 Writer: Casey Gilly Artist: Antonio Di Caprio Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: February 25, 2026 Cover Price: $4.99 In order to keep a dangerous and familiar relic out of the wrong hands, Lara Croft must travel to Italy and meet the mysterious, masked adversary who stole it from her. But when Lara enlists the aid of her old friend Carter Bell, his own request for help will lead her on a detour—one that will plunge her into the depths of the city of Paris! rating:4.5/5 Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link SORCERER SUPREME #3 Writer: Steve Orlando Artist: Bernard Chang Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: February 25, 2026 Wanda Maximoff has been many things, a mother, an Avenger and the Scarlet Witch. But in the wake of Victor Von Doom's fall, Wanda has claimed a new title: Sorcerer Supreme of Earth. The Vishanti, unwilling to validate Wanda's claim, have anointed their own Sorcerer Supreme: Agatha Harkness. After a fiery battle with her former mentor, Wanda wakes up in Limbo where nothing is as it seems. But if she's going to escape, she must first defeat its ruler... Maddie Pryor! rating:3.5/5 Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link JUJUTSU KAISEN Season 3 Ep 54 The third season of the Jujutsu Kaisen anime television series is based on the manga series Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami. An animated adaptation of the manga was originally announced in the 52nd issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump, which was published in November 2019. Following the conclusion of the second season, an unspecified anime sequel covering the "Culling Game" story arc from the manga was announced. In August 2025, it was announced that the sequel would be the series' third season, currently titled The Culling Game: Part 1 (死滅回游 前編, Shimetsu Kaiyū: Zenpen), which premiered with a one-hour special featuring the first two episodes of the season on January 9, 2026. Shōta Goshozono returns from the previous season to direct, with Hiroshi Seko and Yoshimasa Terui [ja] respectively returning as series composition writer and music composer. The season is adapting the manga's "Itadori's Extermination", "Perfect Preparation", and "Culling Game" story arcs. The plot follows the Jujutsu Sorcerers entering the Culling Game, with the main objective of fighting off Kenjaku and freeing Satoru Gojo from the Prison Realm. A compilation film of Shibuya Incident, which also featured the first two episodes of The Culling Game: Part 1, premiered in Japanese theaters on November 7, 2025 rating 4.5/5   ASTRO CITY VOL. 8: Shining Stars Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Brent Anderson Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $16.99 Starring the adventures of Astro City's most popular heroes, collecting ASTRO CITY: SAMARITAN #1, ASTRO CITY: ASTRA #1-2, ASTRO CITY: SILVER AGENT #1-2 and ASTRO CITY: BEAUTIE #1. Astra Furst, a third-generation super hero of Astro City, is graduating from college. It's a time of friends and family, new opportunities, changing relationships - and danger! Featuring the First Family, the creatures of Monstro City, a new hero team and more on a graduation night nobody's ever going to forget! Also in this volume: at last, the full story of the Silver Agent's fateful journey through time is revealed - including his origin, his greatest battles and his ultimate fate. Plus, Samaritan has his annual dinner with the Infidel, and Beautie, the life-size super-powered fashion-doll member of Honor Guard, doesn't know who she is. Now, she's determined to get answers. Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today. If you know someone who loves comics, share this post and episode with them! Share  

Megan Garcia's son Sewell died by suicide when he was just 14 years old. In the months leading up to his death he had been in a relationship with a chatbot on a platform called Character.ai. Megan was convinced it had something to do with his death, and set out to hold the company to account.In the third episode in this season, Cristina Criddle speaks to Megan about her story, and to Karandeep Anand, chief executive of Character.ai. Why has this technology been released to children before we understand the effects? Can chatbots capable of creating emotional bonds with users ever be safe for children?Check out some of Cristina's reporting on this subject on FT.com:Character.ai and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen suicidesAI start-up Character.ai bans teens from talking to chatbotsUS regulator launches inquiry into AI ‘companions' used by teensArtificial Intimacy is presented by Cristina Criddle and produced by Persis Love and Edwin Lane. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Sound design is by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.If you have been affected by the issues raised in this episode, you can reach out to a mental health helpline, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the US or Samaritans in the UK. Help for many other countries can also be found at Befrienders Worldwide.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Food delivery robot tears up someone's yard, a Canadian takes a chainsaw to his tv, and good Samaritans save a three-year-old. Is this anything? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode contains strong language and discussions of sensitive topics, including mental health and suicide. These conversations may be distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to seek support. You can contact the Samaritans at 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org. Please listen mindfully and prioritise your well-being. In this powerful episode, Simon and Rusty are joined by Polly Brooks (Miller) MBE, founder of Dan's Fund for Burns, to share her extraordinary journey of survival and resilience following the 2002 Bali bombings. Losing her husband and close friends, and sustaining life-changing burns herself, Polly transformed tragedy into purpose by creating a charity that has supported thousands of burn survivors across the UK. They explore the role of community, family, and personal rituals in healing, and the strength found in taking action despite immense adversity. Polly founded and continues to lead the charity, providing practical, emotional, and financial support to adult burn survivors. Since its creation, the charity has raised millions, funded specialist NHS roles and equipment, and built national peer-support networks - all driven by Polly's dedication to improving the lives of those affected by burns. Visit https://dansfundforburns.org/ for more information In this episode: Polly's Story: Surviving the Bali bombings and the immediate aftermath of the attack.The Long Road to Recovery: Physical rehabilitation, emotional healing, and rebuilding life after trauma.From Tragedy to Purpose: The inspiration behind founding Dan's Fund for Burns.Building a Charity from the Ground Up: Early challenges and milestones in creating nationwide support.Community and Family in Healing: The vital role of relationships in recovery and resilience.Supporting Burn Survivors Today: Grants, peer-support networks, and practical assistance provided by the charity.Rituals, Reflection, and Living with Loss: How Polly honours loved ones while continuing forward.The Ripple Effect of Compassion: How one act of purpose can transform thousands of lives.Lessons in Resilience: Insights on facing adversity and maintaining hope.Looking Ahead: Polly's ongoing mission and the future vision for burn survivor support in the UK. Please like, subscribe or follow, so you're notified of any new episodes coming up, and if you're keen to reach Rusty or Simon with any suggestions, feedback or comments, you can contact them via the show's LinkedIn page here:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-bouncebackability-podcast/ 

Kids hear the powerful story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. Through this conversation, Jesus reveals that He came to save sinners—not just one group of people, but anyone who believes in Him.

Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed begins today! To get you started, we invite you to join us as we behold Jesus as Savior. This week, we'll read John 4, witnessing Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, a powerful reminder that Christ meets us personally, knows us fully, and offers us living water that truly satisfies. In today's episode, you'll hear an audio version of the Week 1 introduction along with the Scripture reading from John 4, helping you begin this week with your eyes fixed on Jesus. You can download a digital copy of the Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed book by visiting firstdallas.org/springtraining. We would love for you to partner with us to support the mission of First Baptist Dallas, which includes creating biblical resources like Spring Training: Behold & Be Changed, by giving online here: firstdallas.org/fbdgive. This episode was hosted by Abigail Miller, our Director of Communications. The Scripture passage and the week's introduction were read by Andrew Bobo, our Associate Executive Pastor, Practical Theology.

A gust of wind sent a stroller with an 8-month-old baby into Lake Michigan and a good Samaritan saved the baby! Story: https://www.wdjx.com/good-samaritan-who-cant-swim-saves-baby-who-fell-into-lake-michigan/

Got a question? Let us know!Made for Mondays | STEPSStep Seven: The PetitionThis week on Made for Mondays, Joe is joined by Heather, Jamey, and Tyler for a conversation centered on Step 7 in the STEPS journey: The Petition.After some weekend catch-up (yes, Olympics enthusiasm makes an appearance

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.Lucy opens up about her powerful storylines on Coronation Street, what it's really like playing a character five years younger than herself, and the responsibility that comes with portraying important, issue led storylines. She also speaks candidly about her mental health journey from battling imposter syndrome to the events that led to her spending five weeks at The Priory and how that time changed her perspective on herself and her career. Finally, we talk about what you can expect from Lucy at The Baby Show.You can see Lucy at The Baby Show from the 8-10th March at London Excel by visiting www.thebabyshow.co.ukIf you are effected by what you have heard call The Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org.uk Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnnySeifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flashback Episode: Year in John – Episode 8: When Jesus stops by a well while traveling through Samaria, discover how He happens to find Himself alone with a Samaritan woman, and how their conversation ultimately transforms an entire town that was ripe for harvest! Join the discussion on the original episode's page: Click Here.Listen to this episode and/or subscribe on ReflectiveBibleStudy.com...

Jhn 4:3-15 "He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And he must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw."

Todays gospel lesson tells us the story of Jesus talking to the Samaritan woman at the well . Pastor Jonathan shows us the reason this story is significant: in Jesus' day, there were fundamental disagreements between Samaritans and Jews. Yet, here is Jesus, not only talking to her as a real person, but offering her the same salvation he brings to the world. Jesus has come to the world to abolish the artificial rules that seek to divide us.

Worship is one of the most central practices of the Christian faith, yet it is often misunderstood or reduced to a moment, place, or a style of music. In this message, we turn to Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4, where He redefines what true worship really is. Rather than focusing on geography, tradition, or performance, Jesus reveals that worship flows from knowing who God is, responding to what He has done, and allowing that response to shape how we live. Our teaching today invites us to see worship not as something we simply do on occasion, but as a way of life formed by truth, gratitude, and obedience before God. Speaker: Pastor Ben Dixon Scripture: John 4:19-26 Series: The Practices of The Faith Thank you for Joining. For more information visit www.BenDixon.org or fill out a Northwest Church Connect Card - https://nwc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/118663

In the opening message of our See Jesus series, we look at John 4 and the unexpected introduction of Jesus as the great “I AM.” Instead of revealing Himself to a priest or religious leader, Jesus declares His identity to a Samaritan woman with a complicated past. Through loving “gospel surgery,” He confronts her sin, exposes her thirst, and offers her living water. The Living Water later became thirsty on the cross so that we could be fully satisfied in Him. Are you drinking from wells that cannot satisfy? Come and see Jesus.

The Samaritan Woman “Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. So he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. Now he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” “Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?” Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water so that I won't get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water. He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.” “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” The woman said, “I know that Messiah” (called Christ) “is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” Then Jesus declared, “I, the one speaking to you—I am he.” John 4:1-26 NIV Who were the Samaritans? Who was the Samaritan Woman? What is the living water Jesus offered her? “On the last and greatest day of the festival Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” John 7:37-39 NIV “Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” They came out of the town and made their way toward him. Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. And because of his words many more became believers. They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.” John 4:28,29, 39-42 NIV The three-fold invitation of Jesus: Come to Jesus “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” John 7:37,38 NIV Leave your broken cisterns “Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town…” John 4:28 NIV “My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” Jeremiah 2:13 NIV Immerse yourself in the water

JOHN 4:27-30 , 39-42 | THE POWER OF A CHANGED LIFE ILLUSTRATION : Going to pizza with the teens That night changed my life! EXPLANATION : Over the past several weeks, we have walked through this story of the incredible interaction between Jesus and this Samaritan woman at a well. Last week we saw as…

Come find out why an unnamed Samaritan woman is Jesus's “Person of Interest” this week and what He longed for her to know. Join us to hear how her shocking conversation with Jesus satisfied her thirsty soul and transformed her city.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from John 4:4-26.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZqzEl5ZCTgtcWxKV87RTvXwyf1gTBaWyE57If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Come find out why an unnamed Samaritan woman is Jesus's “Person of Interest” this week and what He longed for her to know. Join us to hear how her shocking conversation with Jesus satisfied her thirsty soul and transformed her city.Come worship with Hillside Covenant Church LIVE at 9:00 & 10:45 AM both online and in person as Becky Garner teaches from John 4:4-26.This week's sermon notes are available at: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZqzEl5ZCTgtcWxKV87RTvXwyf1gTBaWyE57If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our website: https://www.hillsidecovenant.org/ We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today!To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/givingThe full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Who is my neighbor? The bad drivers? The loud neighbors? The annoying coworker? Surely not those people. In Luke 10:25–37 Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan and what He says will confront your heart in the best (and hardest) way. Most people think this story is just a moral lesson about "being nice." But for the original audience, Jesus' words were a scandal. By making a Samaritan the hero, Jesus wasn't just giving a lesson on kindness; He was dismantling our excuses for who we choose not to love. The real question isn't who is my neighbor but what kind of neighbor are you? Are you the priest, the Levite, or the Samaritan? This story begs us to see people as God does, to move toward people the way Jesus, our compassionate Savior, moves toward us. In this message on the Good Samaritan, we explore: • Why we instinctively try to justify ourselves • How Jesus exposes our self-righteousness with grace • The shocking twist in the Good Samaritan story • How Jesus is the true Good Samaritan we desperately need • What it actually looks like to love people who are different, difficult, or even offensive to us Watch and let Jesus change your heart. If this message challenges or encourages you, be sure to:

Mark is joined by Cameron to review the Sky Blues wins v Boro & WBA and look forward to Wednesday's game away at Sheff Utd. This episode of All Things Sky Blue is brought to you in proud partnership with The Anecdote Bar, the Sky Blue Tavern, Dhillons Brewery, and Coventry City Ladies FC. We're also supported this season by Wright Steel Fabrications Ltd — supplying RSJs, fabrication services, and welding across Coventry, Warwickshire, and the West Midlands. ATSB is now part of the Sports Social Podcast Network and a Football Content Award finalist. We are also now available on the Bootroom App. Follow us on socials:

Jesus face was set to go to Jerusalem and to the cross. He had made a final decision that was not to be unmade. There was a refusal to change His mind. In this passage, Jesus takes reaches out to a Samaritan town that He knew would reject Him.

Physical thirst reminds us of another, deeper thirst affecting billions—spiritual thirst. Across the world, millions lack clean water. Yet even more lack spiritual satisfaction. There is a profound longing in the human soul for meaning, purpose, acceptance, peace and connection with God.The Bible speaks clearly about this thirst: Psalm 42:1–2, Psalm 63:1, Matthew 5:6 In Isaiah 55:1–3, the prophet gives what has been called an “Invitation to the thirsty”:“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters… Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? … Listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you…”These words were spoken to exiles looking forward not only to freedom from Babylon but ultimately to the coming Messiah who would bring salvation to the world.1. Be Thirsty For God Because Only He Can Give True Satisfaction• God Can Give You The Satisfaction You Need; “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters…” (Isa 55:1)The water represents God Himself. In John 4:13–14, Jesus told the Samaritan woman:“Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.”She was searching for acceptance and meaning, yet her deeper thirst was spiritual. Jesus offered her living water—salvation, restoration and eternal life. Only He could satisfy the ache in her heart.The same is true today. Spiritual thirst cannot be quenched by temporary solutions.• Money Alone Cannot Satisfy“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy?” (Isaiah 55:2)The exiles were building lives in Babylon but losing spiritual focus. They were investing energy in things that could never truly satisfy.Money, popularity, knowledge and power promise fulfilment but leave people wanting more. As Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, no one can serve both God and money. A divided heart leads to dissatisfaction.Even immense wealth cannot fill the God-shaped space within the human heart. True contentment comes from seeking first the Kingdom of God.2. Be Thirsty For God Because He Wants To Satisfy Your ThirstGod is not distant. He is inviting.• This Gift Is For Everyone “Come, ALL you who are thirsty…”The invitation is open to everyone—young and old, rich and poor, regardless of background. Water in Scripture symbolises cleansing, renewal and new beginnings. No one is excluded from God's grace.• This Gift Is Free“Come… buy and eat… without money and without cost.”Forgiveness and new life are offered freely because the price was paid by Jesus, the suffering servant described in Isaiah 53. Salvation is by grace.Ephesians 2:8–9 declares: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith… it is the gift of God.”1 John 3:1 reminds us of the lavish love of the Father in calling us His children. The cost was great—but the gift is free.3. Be Thirsty For God Because He Will Satisfy You When You ComeThe key word in Isaiah 55 is “Come.” “Come… listen… that you may live.”God calls continually: Matthew 11:28, John 7:37–38 When we come to Him, He satisfies. He gives rest to the weary, forgiveness to the sinner, strength to the weak, and the Holy Spirit to empower.The question is not whether God will give—but whether we will come to Him.

Dr. Stanley encourages us to serve the suffering among us with open hearts and open hands.

Dr. Stanley encourages us to serve the suffering among us with open hearts and open hands.

This episode of LoveTalk Network is the first in a three-part series entitled "Awake, Alert, and Awestruck. Today, Kerri, Cathy, and Marlene discuss the need for Christians to AWAKE. Awake is a call to recognize how busyness, distraction, and the pursuit of temporary satisfaction can lull us into spiritual sleep, leaving us restless and empty without Jesus. Scripture urges us to wake up now, not later, because true life begins when we acknowledge our need for Him. God awakens His people in different ways—through crisis like the Prodigal Son, through dramatic intervention like Saul on the road to Damascus, or through gentle, personal conversation like Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman. Whether sudden or gradual, awakening always involves recognizing our brokenness, surrendering to Christ, and receiving the forgiveness, purpose, and new life that only He can provide.

Get our top ranked mobile app for iOS or Android! Healthcare shouldn't be the thing that decides whether you can take a risk, build a business, stay home with your kids, or say yes to the life you actually want—and in this conversation, Ginny Yurich talks with real-life friend Dustin Garrett from Samaritan Ministries about a different way forward. Instead of paying premiums into the ether and hoping the fine print works out, Dustin explains how healthcare sharing works person-to-person—real families helping real families—often with surprising clarity, freedom of choice, and a kind of human connection you don't get from an insurance portal. They dig into why the system feels so broken, why price transparency matters, how Samaritan has been doing this for decades, and what's new with Redeem Healthshare, the next-generation, all-digital option that adds features many families have asked for. If you've ever felt boxed in by “good benefits,” this episode will feel like someone opening a door. Learn more about Samaritan Ministries: https://samaritanministries.org Explore Redeem Healthshare: https://redeemhealthshare.org A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns Hungry Root - Go to www.hungryroot.com/1000HOURS and use code 1000HOURS to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Wayfair - Go to www.wayfair.com and shop all things home Cure Hydration- head to www.curehydration.com/outside to find a retailer near you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider visiting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *times apply) Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/thecriminalmakeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello you, welcome back to Hot History! I'm so excited for our 1st HOT TAKE episode and today, we're looking at WHY we're obsessed with the Nazis. So many of you sent in your take and I've loved deeping this big Q with you guys.Here are the 4 key reasons WHY based on what you sent in:1. Morbid Curiosity2. Nazi Showmanship3. Awful sense of awe4. Time & Scope5. Rise in right wing authoritarianismPLUS we look at when our obsession goes from curiosity (safe) to glorification (danger) and how to be aware of what motivates your consumption.Next week we're looking at the mysterious order of Parisian knights dating back to the crusades who guard Jesus' crown of thorns - or do they??If you're wanting more Hot History content you can follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ and of course, right here!Please take care while listening with the sensitive themes mentioned at the top and should you require assistance please use the below:In Australia, support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 0477 131 114 (lifeline) or 1300 22 4636 (Beyond Blue).In the USA,  support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or texting HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.In the UK, support is available 24/7 by calling NHS 111  (NHS) or  116 123  (Samaritans)

A good Samaritan has told of the terrifying moment boiling sugar water was poured over her as she lay in bed. What started as a decent deed from the Whitstable mum ended with a horror attack, which also saw her hit around the head with a hammer. Also in today's podcast, the Folkestone son of a woman who was arrested with her partner in Iran on charges of espionage has confirmed they've been jailed for 10 years. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were detained in January 2025 while travelling through the country on a motorcycle journey. Frustrated residents have joined forces to demand the return of their lost community centre, described as “the heart of the village”. They came together outside the now-shut building which previously served as the base for Age UK day centre. There are calls for parents in Kent to be more aware of the impact physical activity can have on their children's mental health. Exercise is being suggested as a way of helping those who might be struggling with things like stress, depression or anxiety. And you can hear from a couple who are relishing the opportunity to realise a lifetime's ambition of running their community pub. They've taken over The Rising Sun in Rochester, a venue they've frequented for many years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why did a simple high school hockey game end in a breaking news tragedy that has the whole country demanding answers? In this English lesson, we'll break down the shocking details while you learn the essential vocabulary used in American crime reporting.

A Jewish man asking a Samaritan woman for a drink of water—yes, the beautiful story of that woman at the well who learned of Jesus and who told others.

The good Samaritan who helped to stop the deadly shooting at a Pawtucket ice rink last weekend says he thought he was hearing balloons when shots were first fired. Days after the Trump Administration rolled back a scientific finding that's been the driver of action against climate change, health and environmental groups are suing to stop it. Stay In "The Loop" with WBZ NewsRadio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sermon explores the transformative journey from spiritual emptiness to divine fulfillment through the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. It highlights how moments of inner dryness and isolation—often marked by shame, longing, or disconnection—are not signs of abandonment but invitations to encounter Christ's living water, which satisfies the deepest longings of the human heart. Drawing from John 4, the message emphasizes that Jesus meets people not in their perfection but in their brokenness, offering not temporary solutions but the eternal presence of God that quenches all thirst. The central truth is that true fulfillment is found not in relationships, achievements, or worldly pursuits, but in abiding in Christ's presence, where emptiness is replaced with overflowing joy and purpose. The sermon calls believers to seek God's presence through prayer and worship, trusting that His Spirit continually renews and fulfills those who come to Him.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains explicit discussion surrounding issues including depression, postpartum psychosis and suicidal thoughts. This may prove a difficult listen for some and if you feel that listening may affect you negatively then please choose another episode.This week Giovanna sits down with Jade Lloyd for a powerful and deeply personal interview about her experience with postpartum psychosis. Jade tells Gi about her traumatic birth during COVID-19, followed by a descent into severe postpartum psychosis that required her being admitted to a mother and baby unit and sectioned.Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that requires immediate intervention. If you are worried about yourself or a loved one it's important to speak to a health professional such as a GP, midwife or health visitor. If it's an emergency and you don't feel safe, call 999 or go straight to A&E. If Jade's story has resonated with you and you need help or support, please don't hesitate to use the resources below:Action on Postpartum Psychosis https://www.app-network.org/Pandas https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/Samaritans https://www.samaritans.orgMind UK https://www.mind.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt and pastoral conversation, Justin and Trisha step into one of the most emotionally charged conversations in our cultural moment — immigration, ICE, border control, Christian nationalism, and what it means to follow Jesus in the middle of it all. Rather than offering political solutions or partisan talking points, they ask a deeper question: What does it look like to follow the person of Christ right now? Drawing from their own backgrounds — growing up in very different cultural environments, raising children with diverse political perspectives, adopting African-American children, and pastoring through the collective trauma of COVID and racial unrest — Justin and Trisha reflect on how fear, politics, and personal bias can shape our hearts in ways we don't always recognize. Looking at the life of Jesus — His interactions with the Samaritan woman, Zacchaeus, and the woman caught in adultery — they remind us that Christ consistently moved toward the “other,” never compromising truth but always leading with dignity. This episode is not about telling you how to vote. It's about inviting you to examine your heart. If you've felt overwhelmed, tense, or unsure how to engage these conversations faithfully, this episode is for you. Links and/or Resources: The Middle of Everywhere by Mary Pipher How to Heal Our Racial Divide by Derwin Gray Justin & Trisha's books and relationship resources

Pastor Levi and Lisa talk about the story of the good Samaritan, told by Jesus after a lawyer asked Jesus "Who is my neighbor?," from Luke 10:25-37, including: Jesus flips the question, it' a heart issue and a call to individual action, and Jesus is our Good Samaritan. This is an episode of Pearls & Swine on the Evangel Houghton Podcast from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, February 17, 2026.

In this deeply honest and theologically rich episode of The Upwards Podcast, host Jean Geran sits down with philosopher and biblical scholar S.J. (Shannon) Parrott for a wide‑ranging conversation on shame—what it is, how it forms, and how the transforming presence of Christ meets us in our most vulnerable places.Drawing from her own story, her research on metaphors of clothing and nakedness, and her current work on shame in the Psalms, Shannon helps us see why shame can feel like a “roadblock” to becoming who we truly are in Christ.Together, Jean and Shannon explore:What shame is (and what it's not)The “singularity” of shame and how it distorts identityWhy community is essential when shame pushes us toward isolationHow Jesus meets and reorients identity in stories like the Samaritan woman and ZacchaeusThe role of prayer, Scripture, and the Psalms in forming a new shame‑resistant identityShannon's own pivotal experience of discovering who she is in ChristThe difference between shame, guilt, humiliation, and shamelessnessHow cultivating openness to God and others allows transformationThis is a conversation full of hope, clarity, and practical wisdom for anyone navigating questions of identity, healing, and spiritual formation.Resources Mentioned:S.J. Parrott's Friday Night Lectures at Upper HouseLecture 1 Apple PodcastsLecture 1 SpotifyLecture 1 YouTubeLecture 2 Apple PodcastsLecture 2 SpotifyLecture 2 YouTubeLecture 3 Apple PodcastsLecture 3 Spotify

Send a textIn this episode of Letters to the Sky, Stephan and Adam speak with Dave Biggs, a UK-based nondual teacher whose path grew out of a highly controlled religious upbringing, childhood trauma, and years of anxiety, panic disorder, addiction, and a bipolar diagnosis. Drawing on his experience supporting others in distress through the NHS and Samaritans, Dave explores why awakening can become a subtle escape when intense suffering makes the idea of “no self” feel like a final hope—and how that denial eventually crashes.Together, they unpack the overlooked work of post-awakening integration: the way emotions can become more raw and intense when resistance falls away, why kindness and gentleness still matter, and how labeling and story-making can trap sensations instead of letting them move through. Dave describes an “absolute” ground of unconditioned awareness as a stabilizing landing pad—like a starter before the main course—that makes it possible to face trauma without bypassing the human experience. The conversation closes with Dave sharing brief details of his childhood split between Jehovah's Witness fear and his father's atheism, his long search to disprove a malicious God, and the eventual recognition of an unconditionally loving presence, along with ways to connect with him at dualitydetox.com.00:00 Welcome 01:00 How They Met Dave: Voice Memos, Nonduality Groups & Shared Language02:07 Dave's Background: Trauma, Mental Health, and Teaching Without Bypassing05:53 The Trap of ‘No One Here': Spiritual Bypassing, Denial, and the Crash11:54 Real Self-Realization: Ordinary, Subtle, and Noticed by the Absence of Suffering13:46 Integration Mechanics: Momentum After Awakening & the ‘Last 5%' of Work16:41 Emotions After Awakening: Anger, Grief, Tears, and Feeling It Fully19:24 Letting Emotions Move: Disney Tears, Accessibility, and Dropping the Labels22:58 The ‘Child Catcher' Metaphor: Stop Netting Feelings and Naming Them27:02 Mind's Story-Making vs Witnessing: Grasping, Aversion, and Waves Passing Through30:18 Groundlessness & Ultimate Truth: Returning to What We Are32:00 The “Landing Pad”: Unconditioned Awareness as the Base34:08 Starter vs Main Course: Letting Experience Move Through You37:02 Macbeth, Despair, and Finding the Ground Beneath the “Sound and Fury”40:32 Post-Awakening Reality Check: Emotions Don't Disappear41:49 Why the Ground Makes Healing Possible (and the Hand Analogy Explained)44:14 Healing Is Reachable: Safety, Integration, and Trauma Unraveling46:23 When Pain Becomes Identity: The MS Patient Story49:30 Dave's Lived-Experience Work & Dropping the Trauma “Performance”54:40 Dave's Childhood & Awakening Turning Point (High-Level Story)59:27 Wrap-Up: Keep Doing the Work + Where to Find DaveSupport the showCopyright 2025 by Letters to the Sky

Sermon Summary:What does it actually mean to love our neighbor? This week we explored one of the most familiar stories Jesus ever told and discovered it might be more challenging than we have let ourselves believe.The story begins with a lawyer testing Jesus, asking what he must do to inherit eternal life. He gets the answer right, loving God and loving neighbor, but wants to narrow the field. Jesus responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan, and in doing so, flips the question entirely. The real question is not "Who is my neighbor?" but "To whom will I be a neighbor?"The priest and the Levite both had reasons to keep walking. We do too. We are busy, distracted, insulated by climate-controlled homes and cars and screens that show us pain from a safe distance while requiring nothing of us. But the Samaritan stopped. He saw a human being in need and co-suffered with him, which is the literal meaning of compassion.Pete Scazzero reminds us that many of us can recite the commandments and practice spiritual disciplines without ever connecting them to how we actually treat people. John Mark Comer puts it plainly: the single most important question on the spiritual journey is whether we are becoming more loving. The spiritual practices we have explored throughout this series are the trellis. Love is the fruit.We closed with five practical ways to grow in love: Believe that every person has intrinsic value. Behold the image of God in others. Be Listening with our full attention. Be a true peacemaker who leans into healthy conflict rather than avoiding it. And be curious, not judgmental.Love is what came down and changed the world. May we be known for that kind of love.URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship

Preaching from the Gospel of John 1, Pastor Chad's message “Come and See” emphasizes that sharing the gospel isn't about obligation but overflow—when people truly encounter Jesus, they can't help but invite others. Highlighting Jesus' “I Am” statements and stories like Andrew, Philip, and the Samaritan woman, he shows that the gospel spreads through simple, relational invitations. The call is to seek a fresh revelation of Christ personally, then boldly bring others to experience Him for themselves.

When asked, "Who is my neighbor?", Jesus told a Jewish audience a parable of a Samaritan hero caring for a wounded man. Jesus invites us to see, love, and care for the marginalized and oppressed.

Transactional faith, like the nine healed lepers, accepts the gift but ignores the giver of the healing, treating Jesus as a service provider. Relational faith, exemplified by the returning Samaritan, seeks a relationship with the Master, moving from asking to giving thanks. This shift marks the difference between a "half-finished" faith that heals the body and a complete faith that saves the soul. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/49564995

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine continues the mini-series with a meaningful conversation titled “Your Muslim Neighbor.” Joined by Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric, the discussion explores how Christians are called to understand, love, and engage with Muslims in a Christ-centered way.Dr. Yasser Eric draws from his own journey—from growing up as a radical Sunni Muslim in Sudan to becoming a follower of Christ—to challenge common misconceptions. He emphasizes the critical distinction between Islam as a religion and Muslims as people, reminding listeners that every individual is created in the image of God and worthy of dignity, respect, and love.Throughout the episode, he offers practical and biblical wisdom on building genuine relationships rather than approaching Muslims as projects or debates to win. He highlights the importance of knowing our own faith first, engaging with humility, and creating space for real conversations rooted in shared human experiences.Using examples from Scripture, including Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman and Paul in Athens, Dr. Eric illustrates how meeting people where they are opens the door for meaningful dialogue and Gospel witness.This episode is a powerful reminder that transformation begins with love, that God is already at work in people's lives, and that our role is to faithfully join Him through relationship, prayer, and compassion.Show Notes:Understanding the DifferenceIslam is a religion; Muslims are people made in God's imageConfusing the two leads to fear, misunderstanding, and divisionNot all Muslims are the same—diversity exists across cultures and beliefsStart with Your Own FaithUnderstanding Islam begins with understanding what you believe as a ChristianThe Gospel—not opinion—grounds meaningful conversationsBuilding Real RelationshipsMuslims are not projects; they are people to love and knowTrue engagement requires time, presence, and shared lifeHospitality and listening are key to trustA Biblical Approach to EngagementJesus modeled meeting people in their everyday needs (John 4)Paul modeled starting where people are (Acts 17)Ask questions before giving answersFrom Fear to FriendshipReplace assumptions with real conversationsMove beyond fear of the unknown through relationshipLove must come before proclamationGod Is Already at WorkEvery person has a story God is writingOur role is to join the “pre-existing work” of Jesus in their livesPrayer opens our hearts to love others genuinely

With the rising cost of health insurance, is there an affordable, biblical alternative? Joel Noble, Samaritan's Ministries, discusses healthcare sharing—a biblical model allowing you to build up God's Kingdom with the dollars He's given you.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider visiting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *times apply) Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *times apply) Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/thecriminalmakeup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A good Samaritan saves a pregnant woman from a sinking car, plus a Strangers Things fan gets a Guiness World Record. Is this anything?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textEpisode SummaryIn a world that is loud, divided, and quick to judge, empathy feels rare.But empathy is not weakness. It is the way of Jesus.In this episode, we slow down and study Scripture together to understand empathy not as a personality trait, but as a biblical posture formed by the heart of God.After last week's episode on finding hope when the world feels broken became the most responded-to episode in all 120 recordings, it became clear: people are longing to be seen, understood, and met with compassion.So today, we open our Bibles and look at how Jesus modeled empathy in real, tangible ways.What We Study in This EpisodeJohn 5:1–9 — The Man at the PoolJesus heals without blame or interrogation of past failure.Matthew 8:1–3 — The LeperCompassion crosses social and religious barriers.Luke 10:25–37 — The Good SamaritanEmpathy that is costly, courageous, and obedient.What You'll Walk Away With• A deeper theological understanding of empathy • A clearer view of how Jesus embodied compassion • Insight into why empathy feels scarce in today's culture • Practical ways to cultivate empathy rooted in ScriptureEmpathy begins with seeing.And seeing begins with slowing down.Grab your Bible as you listen, and download the free companion study guide to continue digging into the historical context, theological meaning, and personal application of this episode.Download the Episode #120 Study Guide here: [Insert Link]Key Verse (SOAP Together)“But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.” — Luke 10:33If this episode encouraged or challenged you, consider sharing it with someone who may need to be reminded of what compassion looks like.Let's be people who don't just pass by. Let's be people who see.Connect with Leslie: Follow on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Website: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/Email: lmartinez@yourjoyfulorder.com to schedule- Speaking Events, Interviews or Life Coaching SessionsShop my SOAP Journal & Digital Products: https://shopjoyfulorder.com/Watch this Episode on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXoAYIM2mfclNtYiaOzIUw Shop my Gratitude, Goals & Prayer Journal on Amazon:https://a.co/d/09Djvaw

Earn 1 CEU: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaOdO8vwQU-xogogX8VcJesx_WqcWgBTh9ZvDO6xl5kxMS3A/viewform What do you do when the pets you care for pass away? In this deeply compassionate episode, Collin talks with Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, Joni Sullivan, about the unique challenges pet professionals face when grieving. They discuss why it can be harder to process loss as a sitter or walker, how to support clients while protecting your own mental health, and what healthy grieving can look like. Joni shares the four stages of healing, creative rituals of remembrance, and how community helps prevent compassion fatigue. Together, they remind us that it's okay to cry—and that reaching out for help is one of the bravest things we can do. Main topics: Unique grief of pet professionals Healthy grieving and self-care Supporting clients through pet loss Community and emotional support Recognizing compassion fatigue Main takeaway: "Reaching out for help is one of the bravest things you can do." — Joni Sullivan In pet care, we're taught to stay strong for others—but that strength can sometimes silence our own needs. When we lose a client's pet or one of our own, it's easy to bury the pain under busy schedules and appointments. But true bravery isn't pretending we're okay—it's letting someone else hold space for us. Whether it's a trusted friend, a fellow sitter, or a support line, reaching out means you're choosing healing over isolation. You're not alone in this work, and you never have to be. About our guest: Joni Sullivan is a Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist and the owner of Joan of Arc Pet Sitting, serving her community for over 27 years. With decades of experience in pet care, she's passionate about supporting both pet parents and professionals through the complex emotions of grief and loss. Joni facilitates monthly online grief support groups through the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), creating safe, compassionate spaces for anyone mourning a beloved animal companion. Links: Earn 1 CEU: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaOdO8vwQU-xogogX8VcJesx_WqcWgBTh9ZvDO6xl5kxMS3A/viewform Joan of Arc Pet Sitting – info@joniarkpetsitting.com NAPPS Pet Loss Support Calls – Open to all pet parents and professionals 2nd Wednesday (quarterly): Pet Professionals Group 4th Wednesday (monthly): Open Support Group National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) – Dial 988 or 1-800-273-8255 International Crisis Lines: Canada: 988 (national) U.K.: Samaritans – 116 123 Australia: Lifeline – 13 11 14 Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

Being a missionary isn’t limited to crossing oceans or serving in distant countries. Jesus calls every believer to live on mission right where they are—at home, at work, and in everyday conversations. Sharing the gospel often happens in simple, ordinary moments when we’re willing to see people through God’s eyes. This devotional points us to the Samaritan woman whose life was transformed after meeting Jesus. Once she experienced His grace, she couldn’t keep it to herself. Her testimony became the bridge God used to draw an entire village to Christ. In the same way, our personal stories of God’s work in our lives can be powerful tools for sharing hope. God doesn’t call everyone to plant churches or travel abroad, but He does call each of us to be faithful witnesses. Some plant seeds, some water, and some reap—but all play a vital role in God’s mission. When we rely on the Holy Spirit for wisdom, courage, and timing, we can live as missionaries every single day. Main Takeaways Every believer is called to live on mission, not just those who travel overseas. Your testimony is one of the most powerful ways to share the gospel. God uses everyday relationships to draw people to Himself. Faithful obedience—planting, watering, or reaping—matters in God’s kingdom. The Holy Spirit equips us to know when to speak and how to respond with love. Today’s Bible Verse Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, “He told me everything I ever did!” (John 4:39 NLT) Your Daily Prayer Here is a short excerpt from today’s prayer: “Give me a passion for souls, dear Lord, that I would boldly share the good news with those who need hope.” Listen to the full prayer here or read the full prayer and devotional using the resources below. Continue growing in faith and encouragement: LifeAudio – Christian podcasts, devotionals, and prayers at LifeAudio.com Crosswalk – Faith, Bible study, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.