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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

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.

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

So we who are strong should bear the weaknesses of the weak and not just please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbour for his good and edification. Those who are mentally, emotionally, and spiritually wounded and in trouble; we should behave with them in humility and patience like a good neighbour. Instead of seeking only to please ourselves, we should carry the burdens of the weak. Those who are alone in life should inquire about their well-being, with a love and a smile, their hearts and souls should rejoice. Let us behave like the good Samaritan so that we may enter the kingdom and kingdom of God. Our goal should not be selfishness, but the goodness of others and their edification in God. The little Jewish girl who was taken captive by the Arameans caused a great historical change. She not only affected the life, physical health, and faith of Naaman the general, but also the relations between the two neighbouring countries. How good it is to pray for our neighbouring countries and seek their peace, tranquilly, and health. Today, in our country, we have many wounded people and neighbours who pass by his side. Now you too, raise your voice, even though you seem small and insignificant, or perhaps you are limited and your voice is weak, but bring your voice to the suffering of the wounded.

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.

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.

In this message, we look at Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan woman. This conversation really shook the disciples, because Jews and Samaritans hated each other. We are going to look at what Jesus said to her and what this interaction says about Jesus.

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.

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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

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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

Brock and Shonda discuss the ever growing divide in the church amongst Black and White Christians and how blacks in the US have been treated similarly to the Samaritan people of the bible. Why we need to unify to become the church Christ is coming back for. Also God is God'n and The Block is Hot segments

Pastor Olubi Johnson calls the Body of Christ to a deeper, more intentional practice of thanksgiving as we transition from the mercies of 2025 into the anticipation of 2026. Gratitude, he teaches, is not a polite custom or end-of-year routine—it is spiritual infrastructure. Without a fortified heart of thanksgiving, believers will lack the capacity to carry the weight of the glory God is preparing to release.   This message unveils thanksgiving as a spiritual substance—the “fruit of our lips”—that completes heaven's divine cycle of life: of Him, through Him, and to Him. When we give thanks, we return to God what He first placed within us, forming a living feedback loop that refreshes the Lord and sustains divine flow. Shallow gratitude, therefore, is not a worship problem but a thinking problem; deep thanksgiving is born from deep meditation.   Through the story of the ten lepers, Pastor Olubi contrasts entitlement with true appreciation. While nine received healing and moved on casually, the Samaritan made the costly effort to return and give thanks—revealing that genuine gratitude recognizes mercy as undeserved favor, not entitlement.   The message further emphasizes that thanksgiving must be three-dimensional: spiritual (words, praise, and praying in the Spirit), physical (expressive worship with the body), and financial (honoring God with substance and fulfilled vows).   As the Church anticipates the Latter Rain and the Third-Day move of God, Pastor Olubi issues a sober warning: the coming glory is pure and swift. Pride, casualness, and spiritual arrogance will not survive it.   Thanksgiving offered before manifestation—rooted in humility—is essential preparation. This message is an invitation to wisdom: to move from the drizzle of past preparation into the deluge of God's manifest power by learning to give thanks sufficiently—and well.

Pastor Olubi Johnson calls the Body of Christ to a deeper, more intentional practice of thanksgiving as we transition from the mercies of 2025 into the anticipation of 2026. Gratitude, he teaches, is not a polite custom or end-of-year routine—it is spiritual infrastructure. Without a fortified heart of thanksgiving, believers will lack the capacity to carry the weight of the glory God is preparing to release.   This message unveils thanksgiving as a spiritual substance—the “fruit of our lips”—that completes heaven's divine cycle of life: of Him, through Him, and to Him. When we give thanks, we return to God what He first placed within us, forming a living feedback loop that refreshes the Lord and sustains divine flow. Shallow gratitude, therefore, is not a worship problem but a thinking problem; deep thanksgiving is born from deep meditation.   Through the story of the ten lepers, Pastor Olubi contrasts entitlement with true appreciation. While nine received healing and moved on casually, the Samaritan made the costly effort to return and give thanks—revealing that genuine gratitude recognizes mercy as undeserved favor, not entitlement.   The message further emphasizes that thanksgiving must be three-dimensional: spiritual (words, praise, and praying in the Spirit), physical (expressive worship with the body), and financial (honoring God with substance and fulfilled vows).   As the Church anticipates the Latter Rain and the Third-Day move of God, Pastor Olubi issues a sober warning: the coming glory is pure and swift. Pride, casualness, and spiritual arrogance will not survive it.   Thanksgiving offered before manifestation—rooted in humility—is essential preparation. This message is an invitation to wisdom: to move from the drizzle of past preparation into the deluge of God's manifest power by learning to give thanks sufficiently—and well.

In John 4:36–42, Jesus teaches that in God's kingdom, some plant while others harvest — and both roles are essential. The Samaritan woman planted seeds with her testimony, and Jesus harvested as many came to believe. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites you to joyfully serve in whatever role God assigns you, knowing that both sowing and reaping bring eternal reward.

In today's message, guest speaker Dr. Roger Poupart looks at the good Samaritan with a different eye.

We stream live from our Fellowship Hall again this Sunday as repairs continue to the furnace in the Sanctuary. This weekend, we follow Jesus into another encounter—this time, with a woman who comes to draw water at an ancient well. The conversation between the Samaritan woman and Jesus is one of the longest in the gospels and she proves a much more formidable conversation partner than the religious leader Nicodemus. She offers us a model for our own encounter with the living water, the source of life. Rev. Lewicki, preaching.

You are not required to change who you are to become a leader. God embraces who we are and uses us just as we are. The conversations between the Samaritan woman and Jesus show us that God embraces our unique gifts and life experiences to bring God's good news to the world.

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.

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Sermons Archive RSS John 4:27-42 And at this point His disciples came, and they marveled that He talked with a woman; yet no one said, “What do You seek?” or, “Why are You talking with her?”28 The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, 29 “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” 30 Then they went out of the city and came to Him.31 In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.”32 But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.”33 Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?”34 Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35 Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together. 37 For in this the saying is true: ‘One sows and another reaps.' 38 I sent you to reap that for which you have not labored; others have labored, and you have entered into their labors.”39 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified, “He told me all that I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans had come to Him, they urged Him to stay with them; and He stayed there two days. 41 And many more believed because of His own word.42 Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”Matthew 5:23-24 Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.Luke 15:6-7 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' 7 I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.John 3:18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. Sermon Discussion Questions:Why did the woman leave her pot at the well?What did Jesus mean by: "I have food to eat of which you do not know."?Who ate the sowers and who are the reapers mentioned in this text?How can we be sowers and reapers today?

Luke 10:25-28 NIV“On one occasion, an expert in the Law stood up to test Jesus, “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he (Jesus) replied. “How do you read it?” He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this, and you will live.”Romans 8:38-39 NLTAnd I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.John 15:9 NIV“As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you.”Galatians 2:16 KJV1. We know that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ…2. For by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.”Luke 10:29 NKJVBut he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”Luke 10:30 NKJVThen Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.Luke 10:31 NKJVNow, by chance, a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.Luke 10:32 NKJVLikewise, a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.Luke 10:33 NKJVBut a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had COMPASSION.“Compassion:” The gut-level place where something moves you before you can stop itPrms Definition: Loving Loud: Is going to — not waiting for! You move, and you can't help it, you can't stop it, you can't deviate from it, you just love LoudLuke 10:34 NKJVSo he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.Luke 10:35 NKJVOn the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.'Luke 10:36 NKJVSo which of these three do you think was a neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?”Luke 10:37 NKJVAnd he said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”“Mercy” “eleos” someone who demonstrates active COMPASSION — Someone displaying divine grace…

As we shift from the vertical relationship between God and Man to the the horizontal relationship between each other, have you ever wondered what radical love looks like in a world of divisions and enemies? Using the timeless parable of the Good Samaritan, Pastor Marcus unveils how Jesus flips our "who counts as my neighbor?" mindset upside down. Drawing parallels between the despised Samaritan's extravagant mercy and Christ's own sacrificial love, this message challenges us to see ourselves as the rescued rather than the righteous. Pastor Marcus displays how experiencing Jesus' radical grace transforms us into people who love without limits giving us a powerful reminder of how authentic Christian love flows from being "neighbored" by Jesus himself.____________________________________________________________A medida que pasamos de la relación vertical entre Dios y el Hombre a la relación horizontal entre nosotros, ¿alguna vez te has preguntado cómo es el amor radical en un mundo de divisiones y enemigos? Usando la parábola atemporal del Buen Samaritano, el Pastor Marcus revela cómo Jesús transforma nuestra mentalidad de "¿quién cuenta como mi prójimo?" al revés. Estableciendo paralelismos entre la extravagantemente misericordiosa actitud del samaritano despreciado y el amor sacrificial de Cristo, este mensaje nos desafía a vernos a nosotros mismos como los rescatados en lugar de los justos. El Pastor Marcus muestra cómo experimentar la radical gracia de Jesús nos transforma en personas que aman sin límites, recordándonos de manera poderosa cómo el amor cristiano auténtico fluye al ser "vecindados" por el mismo Jesús.

In week 4 of The Mission series, Pastor Chris Zauner delivers a powerful and challenging sermon titled The Church's Mission, calling the church to wake up, look up, and recognize what God is already doing all around us. Preaching from John chapter 4, Pastor Chris unpacks Jesus' words to His disciples that the fields are already white for harvest, confronting the mindset of delay, procrastination, and spiritual distraction that often keeps believers from living on mission. This message explores what it truly means to see the world through the eyes of Jesus, to feel the urgency of God's kingdom, and to understand that mission is not an optional activity of the church but the very identity of the church. Drawing from the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, this sermon challenges cultural assumptions, comfort zones, and excuses, reminding us that God often works through unexpected people and inconvenient moments to bring about eternal transformation. Pastor Chris emphasizes that the harvest is not a future event but a present reality, that discipleship should change how we see people, and that God invites every believer to take part in sowing and reaping together. This sermon is a call to action for anyone longing to live with purpose, engage their faith beyond Sundays, and join God in His mission right now. Whether you feel distracted, discouraged, or unsure where you fit, this message will encourage you to lift your eyes, step into the mission, and trust that God is already at work in your life, your community, and your generation.

John 4:1-42 As we continue to follow the life of Jeus in the Gospel of John, we come upon his meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. He reveals Himself as Messiah to a broken woman - and transforms a whole town. In John 3, Jesus offered eternal life to a wealthy Council leader. Now he offers it to the outcast and overlooked. Eternal life is available to all. Website: immanuelde.com Facebook: immanuelchurchwilmington YouTube: Immanuel Church Wilmington DE

The Samaritan woman at the well who met Jesus and what we can learn from it.

In John 4:27–31, the Samaritan woman leaves her water jar to tell her village about Jesus. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional invites us to consider what we might need to leave behind to follow Him fully.

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

Join us on #texasvaluesreport with special guest Cissie Graham Lynch, Senior Advisor and Spokesperson for The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse, and host Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values, as they discuss #savewomenssports and the value of every life. Cissie Graham Lynch warns abortion fight ‘far from over' at annual March for Life in DC https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/cissie-graham-lynch-warns-abortion-fight-far-from-over-march-life Learn more about pro-life resources in Texas https://lovethembothtexas.com/ EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham's daughter calls women's sports fight a ‘Genesis 1 issue' at Supreme Court https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/exclusive-franklin-grahams-daughter-calls-womens-sports-fight-genesis-1-issue-supreme-court Listen to Cissie Graham Lynch's #Fearless podcast with ADF's Kate Anderson on the Save Women's Sports cases at SCOTUS https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PA0BvQjlVbnn0124otWV5?si=k_bhMkuXRjWpDPmOsg8ytg Learn more about Texas law protecting female athletes from competing with men in women's sports https://savewomenssportstexas.com/ Learn more about Texas law protecting women and girls privacy in restrooms, showers, and locker rooms https://protectwomensprivacytexas.com/ Collin & Denton County Candidate Forum Tues Feb 10, 530-830pm https://www.facebook.com/share/1AkHas7A2R/ Follow Cissie Graham Lynch on X https://x.com/CissieGLynch Graduate to an advanced level of citizenship with https://texasvaluesuniversity.com/ View available job and intern opportunities at https://txvalues.org/opportunities Help us build our channel so we can maintain a culture of Faith, Family, & Freedom in Texas by interacting with us; like, comment, share, subscribe! For more about Texas Values see: Txvalues.org To support our work, go to donate.txvalues.org/GivetoTexasValues

Thursday, 5 February 2026   And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19   “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of the heavens. And whatever, if you may bind upon the earth, it will be ‘having been bound' in the heavens. And whatever, if you may loosen upon the earth, it will be ‘having been loosed' in the heavens.” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus proclaimed Simon Pétros, Peter. He also said that on the Rock, He would build His out-calling, noting that the gates of Hades would not overpower her. Now, still speaking to Peter, He says, “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of the heavens.”   A new word, kleis, a key, is introduced. The word is used both literally and figuratively. In this instance, it is figurative. A key is what provides access. An example of that is seen in Isaiah 22–   “Then it shall be in that day, That I will call My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah; 21 I will clothe him with your robe And strengthen him with your belt; I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem And to the house of Judah. 22 The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open. 23 I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place, And he will become a glorious throne to his father's house.” Isaiah 22:20-23   Eliakim was given the key, meaning access, to the house of David. In Luke 11:52, Jesus refers to the key to knowledge. Again, the use is figurative to indicate access to knowledge. Jesus is giving Peter the keys to heaven. He next explains what that means, saying, “And whatever, if you may bind upon the earth, it will be ‘having been bound' in the heavens.”   Access to heaven is through faith in Jesus. That is something ahead at this time for Peter. Hence, the future tense, “I will give.” The seal of salvation based on that faith is the Holy Spirit. Peter is being told that he will be the one to bind, meaning prohibit, that which is prohibited in the heavens. That is seen with the use of the perfect participle, having been bound. Likewise, Jesus says, “And whatever, if you may loosen upon the earth, it will be ‘having been loosed' in the heavens.”   To loosen means to undo and thus to allow. Peter, along with the other apostles, was given the authority to make decisions concerning what was to be done or not done in the church, confirming that which was bound in heaven. It is not a sleight of hand to include the other apostles. Those who wrote the epistles are demonstrating the same authority.   Peter is singled out here as the first to bear this authority. But in what sense? The answer is found in Acts, where the establishment of the church is recorded. From there, its continued expansion is followed throughout its pages. Who first addressed the people of Israel after Christ's ascension at Pentecost? It was Peter, in Acts 2.   “Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Men and brethren, what shall we do?' 38 Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.' 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, ‘Be saved from this perverse generation.' 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.”   Again, in Acts 8, the message spread to the Samaritans. The people believed, just as those in Jerusalem, but something was missing. Therefore –   “Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” Acts 8:14-17   And again, in Acts 10, the message was sent to the Gentiles, specifically Cornelius and his household –   “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” Acts 10:44-46   What is the common element in each account? Peter was present to verify what had already been bound in heaven. The Spirit, the proof of salvation, was poured out on the Jews through Peter's evangelism. Salvation next went to the Samaritans, but the proof of that salvation awaited Peter's presence. Salvation then went to the Gentiles when Peter was instructed to testify to the work of Jesus.   God's plan of salvation was intended for all people. This is the intent of Peter's having been given the “keys” to what was bound in the heavens. The structure of Acts makes it clearly evident that the focus of the book is on Peter from Acts 1 through 12. However, the narrative then shifts to Paul in Acts 13-28. Those things Peter did are repeated through Paul in a precise and meticulously recorded manner.   Peter, being the apostle to the circumcision, verified what God had planned. He spoke the gospel, and he possessed the keys. However, Jesus' words in no way restrict that same ability and authority from any other person. It simply began with Peter's witness of the unfolding events in God's redemptive narrative.   Life application: Something quite common in Christianity is for people to claim they can “bind” a spirit, “loosen a prophetic word,” etc. When you hear this, don't be fooled that they are somehow super spiritual or possess some gift or authority that you don't. Such people are tossing out catch phrases that actually mean nothing.   We don't have such authority. The Bible is written. It is our guide and authority for what we are to do in the church. We don't need to witness proof of anyone's salvation. That is up to God to decide. Mormons claim they are saved. Jehovah's Witnesses do too. And yet, their doctrine is false, and their teachings are heretical.   We are to tell people about Jesus, pray for them when they have needs, rightly instruct them about the faith, and let God be God. Don't get caught up in goofy catchphrases that actually mean diddly. Be sound in your doctrine. That is sufficient. We don't need to impress others. We need to do what God has instructed us to do.   Glorious Lord God, may we not be like those who claim authority that we have no right to. The pope claims he sits in Peter's seat and has the authority to decide things he has no authority over. Help us to stick to Your word, in context, and not get misdirected by false teachings that profit nothing. Amen.  

Living Water for Thirsty Souls | John 4In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and offers her something far deeper than water—a life that truly satisfies.In this message, Teaching Pastor John Ciesniewski explores one of the longest and most intimate conversations Jesus has in the Gospels, revealing a Savior who lingers in places of pain, knows our stories completely, and offers living water to thirsty souls.This teaching invites us to consider:Where we've been drawing from wells that never satisfyHow Jesus meets us with compassion, not shameWhat it means to be truly known and deeply lovedHow encountering Jesus reshapes our lives and our missionIf you've ever felt weary, stuck, or caught in the in-between, this message is an invitation to stop running, come into the light, and receive the living water Jesus freely gives.

In the first half of this chapter, the teachings of Jesus in this chapter are numerous and short. Luke transitions from one teaching to another, sometimes without any indication as such. Jesus warns against causing children to stumble, then tells his disciples to be on guard when it comes to the sins of a brother in Christ. Next he teaches about faith, swiftly transitioning to a comparison about what it means to be a servant. In the second half, Jesus heals ten men, but only one man, a Samaritan, returns to offer thanks. Finally, Jesus tells his disciples about the kingdom of God and the days of the Son of Man. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

A public inquiry resumes this week to investigate the deaths of over 2000 mental health inpatients in the care of NHS trusts in Essex. We unpick some of the themes the Lampard Inquiry has been hearing, and speak to a whistleblower about her experiences working on one of the wards.This programme includes material that some listeners may find distressing, including descriptions of suicide.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Melanie Leahy, campaigner and mother of Matthew‘Anna', whistleblower and former staff at the Linden CentreHost: Daniel Gordon.Producers: Daniel Gordon, Edward Drummond, Taryn Siegel. We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comIf you've been affected by any of the issues raised, the following organisations can help: SANE is a charity which provides emotional support and specialist services for people who need help with their mental health and their families.Its helpline, SANEline, is 0300 304 7000. Details of other ways to get in touch can be found at sane.org.uk MIND is another mental health charity offering support, its main information line is 0300 102 1234 Details of other helplines can be found at mind.org.uk The Samaritans provides 24 hour emotional support to people struggling to cope or relatives bereaved by suicide. Call 116 123, or visit samaritans.org.Further listening: Britain's mental health reckoning - part one.Clips: The Lampard Inquiry.Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Your Week with St. Luke's continues the Love University journey by exploring what it truly means to love God through worship, using Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. Together, all 4 St. Luke's pastors unpack how Jesus reframes worship away from arguments about the “right” place or style and toward worshiping God in spirit and truth—something communal, formative, and deeply lived. The conversation highlights worship as a spiritual discipline and a shared practice of giving ourselves to God, not simply a service we attend or an experience we consume, but a kind of dress rehearsal that shapes how we live, love, and lead in the world. Listeners are invited to engage scripture throughout the week, wrestle with it in community, and come to worship ready to be formed and sent out to embody God's story in everyday life.  Get connected to small groups and classes at st.lukes.org/adults  Go deeper and reflect on the Scriptures on livetherhythm.app 

In At the Well, Part 3, Pastor Craig Stephens explores a powerful pattern that shows up again and again in Scripture: a man meets a woman at a well, and a union is formed. From Isaac to Jacob to Moses, these stories point toward marriage and covenant—but then Jesus steps into the story and changes everything. When He meets the Samaritan woman at the well, the pattern takes a surprising turn, revealing that the deepest union we're searching for isn't found in romance or marriage, but in a relationship with Christ. This message invites us to see how every human love story ultimately points to a greater promise—living water that satisfies the soul and a spiritual union that lasts forever.

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“When Jesus heard it, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.’” (Mark 2:17 NKJV) Jesus interacted with a remarkably diverse group of people during His public ministry. The Gospels record His encounters with Pharisees, tax collectors, Roman officials, fishermen, a Samaritan woman, and a host of others. One of the extraordinary things about these encounters is the personalized attention He gave each person, whether He was offering encouragement, rebuke, or healing. He recognized that every man, every woman, and every child is different. And though they have many of the same problems and the same basic needs, He realized that there were unique things about them that required individual ministry. He saw people for exactly who they were. He understood exactly what they needed. And He provided it. It’s no wonder people refer to Him as the Great Physician. Jesus Himself said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Mark 2:17 NKJV). Like a physician, Jesus usually saw people at their worst. I’ve always thought that one of the hardest things about being a doctor is that you only see people when they’re sick or in need of medical assistance. Most physicians don’t get a lot of patients stopping by their office to say, “Hey, Doc, I’m feeling great! I just wanted to let you know. Want to go to lunch?” You don’t usually call your doctor when you’re feeling good. You call when you’re feeling sick. And your doctor will have you come in, examine you, and apply the necessary treatment to the area of need. Doctors, of course, are limited in their areas of expertise. Cardiologists specialize in heart health. Dermatologists specialize in matters of the skin. Gastroenterologists specialize in digestive system health. Hematologists specialize in blood disorders. Oncologists specialize in cancer treatment. The list goes on and on. Jesus, on the other hand, can treat the whole person. He caused the blind to see, the deaf to hear, the disabled to walk, and the dead to live. He removed the spiritual torment of the demon-possessed. He eased the emotional struggles of the frightened and grieving. He didn’t just improve people’s quality of life; He gave them a life they never knew was possible. That’s what He meant when He said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NKJV). Jesus still provides personalized care for His people. He knows what you need. In fact, He knows better than you do what you need. And He can and will provide it. Reach out to Him. Open yourself to His loving ministry. Let Him guide you into the life He has planned for you. Enjoy all the benefits of having a personal Physician. Reflection question: How has Jesus impacted your life in a personal way? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice and Matt sit down with Paul Marshall, the barrister who helped reveal the truth behind the Horizon scandal - and nearly paid the price for it himself. He tells us how he uncovered an explosive legal opinion that exposed misleading evidence, discredited a key witness and helped overturn dozens of wrongful convictions.This episode contains reference to a suicide. If you're going through a tough time, please call Samaritans from within the UK on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.