Podcasts about samaritan

This week on Headline Highlights, a 13-year-old girl was attacked on her way home from school, but this brave teen proved her attacker picked the wrong target. After years on the run, the founder of a Haitian orphanage has finally been sentenced to prison for shocking abuse. A prison escape has everyone talking, not just because he got out, but because of why he was behind bars to begin with. The Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial has come to a close. A good Samaritan's kind act turned into a nightmare when he was beaten and robbed. And an upscale New York City apartment became the scene of a horror story where a man was held hostage and tortured for weeks.

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

Glee star, actor and stage star Kevin McHale joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week.Kevin opens up about the success and filming of Glee, his coming out journey and his grief journey when a few of his co-stars passed away in recent years. Plus, Kevin talks about his new show, The Frogs at The Southwark Playhouse.To see Kevin in The Frogs visit: www.southwarkplayhouse.co.ukTo contact The Samaritans visit: www.samaritans.org.uk or call them on 116 123Secure 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.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef considers the way Jesus interacted with a Samaritan woman to bring healing. This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way's monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef's gift to you.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, you can learn more in Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon Look Who Moved Out, Part 3: LISTEN NOW

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

Secular historian Tom Holland has shown how the Christian revolution and its concept of sacrificial love has changed our world – so much so that we tend to take it for granted. Yet while love remains central to our lives and culture, it is often misunderstood and distorted. Jesus commands his friends to love one another as he loved them, and in John's gospel we see how it's practical and concrete: Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman; his provision at the wedding at Cana; how he deals with Judas, and more ... Passages in Deuteronomy help us understand Jesus' biblical concept of love and reject the way our modern culture distorts and practices “love."

Sarah O'Toole, Executive Director for Samaritans Ireland, tells us how they are answering approximately 50 calls every hour from people who are distressed, lonely, struggling to cope or feel suicidal.

Today, Pastor Jeff reminds us that Jesus sees our hearts and that each person He created is important to Him. John 4:9-10 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew. I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” She said this because Jews don't have anything to do with Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered her, “You do not know what God's gift is. And you do not know who is asking you for a drink. If you did, you would have asked him. He would have given you living water.”  

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Brandon welcomes Jay Austin (Discipleship Pastor), AnneMarie Gustke (Executive Director of Agape Women's Center), and Stacy Vollenwieder (CAV Staff Member) for an honest conversation inspired by John 4—the story of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.Together, they explore what it means to be spiritually “thirsty” and how Jesus offers “living water” to those who feel unseen, stuck, or burdened by their past. Through real-life stories from AnneMarie and Stacy's frontline ministries, the team discusses God's heart for the marginalized, the power of grace and truth, and how authentic encounters with Christ can lead to healing, transformation, and new life.Whether you're feeling weary or just curious about how faith meets real-world struggles, this episode is a moving reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God's love.Website: www.churchatviera.comEmail: sharinggrace@churchatviera.com

After a blustery, rainy day yesterday, we're in for some more light rain & less wind today. Finally clearing up tomorrow! In the news this morning, the passing of George Wendt, an updated on the Louisiana jailbreak, the latest on the deaths at UW-Platteville, and two people were found dead in St. Croix County after a welfare check. In sports this morning, the Brewers beat the Orioles again last night for their 3rd win in a row, the Thunder dominated the T-Wolves in Game One of the Western Conference finals last night, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes in Game One of that series last night as well. Elsewhere in sports, Joe Thuney & the Bears have a new contract, flag football is making it's debut at the Olympics in a few years, NASCAR announced it's new Hall of Fame class, the Wienermobile is racing at the Indy 500 this weekend, and an arrest has been made in the case of that Pirates fan who fell over the wall and seriously injured himself. We let you know what's on TV today and also looked at some Memorial Day stats & info, including stuff about BBQs, sunscreen, and Airbnb's "anti-party" technology! Plus, 56% of people say it's okay to do THIS on a first date. There's a great story about a good Samaritan who saved an 87 year-old man's life after they performed CPR on him after he suffered a heart attack while out for a walk. And a Great Dane had a wonderful last meal thanks Texas Roadhouse. We discussed the latest on the Bill Belichick saga and the White Sox adding a "Pope Seat" to the ballpark. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a great mugshot from a guy who got caught speeding, a threat of fork-related violence, a Utah man who kidnapped his girlfriend's family, and a nude 5k in South Carolina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do you run when crisis hits? When grief, fear, or loss shake your world, is there a safe place to land? In this deeply personal episode of A Widow's Heart, host Pam Lundell welcomes author, speaker, and Samaritan's Purse leader Lynne Rienstraw to talk about her powerful new book, Sacred Refuge: Finding Unexpected Shelter in Your Crisis. Their conversation moves from childhood wounds to widowhood, from cancer to car crashes—but through it all, a deeper truth emerges there is a refuge, and His name is Jesus. Pam and Lynn reflect on stories of modern-day women and sacred sisters from Scripture—like Hagar, Eve, and the widow from 2 Kings—who found hope and provision in the middle of heartbreak. Whether you're walking through deep loss, trying to silence the lies, or simply wondering if God really sees you, this episode is a tender invitation to rest under His wings. You're not alone. There is a safe place. And maybe this conversation is the reminder your heart's been waiting for.

Basic Bible Study | Matthew, Mark, Luke & John (Part 3) This is part 3 of 6 In today's podcast, join Chris and Robyn as they continue their discussion in Matthew, Mark, Luke & John. Here is a breakdown of what was discussed: - John the Baptist knew his role was to pave the way & prepare people for Jesus - our true mission is to influence people to follow Christ, not us - Herod put John the Baptist in jail - the Pharisees resented Jesus' popularity as well as His message which challenged many of their teachings - Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman at the well “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT Opening a Bible for the first time can be intimidating. Join Amy & Robyn in an easy-to-follow discussion. This Basic Bible Study is perfect for beginners & those who have never read the Bible. Look for new podcasts every Tuesday & Friday! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIBLE RESOURCES https://biblehub.com/ https://www.bible.com/ http://betterdaysarecoming.com/bible/pronunciation.html https://biblespeak.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/mybasicbiblestudy WEBSITE http://www.mybasicbiblestudy.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You can contact us via e-mail or regular old snail-mail: Basic Bible Study 7797 N. 1st St. #34 Fresno, CA 93720 basicbiblestudy19@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In this thought-provoking episode of Generous Impact, hosts Bret and Amanda Brummitt sit down with Lisa Sugarman, a mental health advocate and crisis counselor, to uncover her inspiring journey from personal tragedy to becoming a force for change in the realm of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Lisa opens up about the heartbreak of losing loved ones to suicide and how these experiences shaped her mission to help end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Through her roles as a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a facilitator with Samaritans, and a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, Lisa is committed to empowering others by normalizing discussions about mental health, grief, and loss. Discover the creation of The HelpHUB, Lisa's innovative platform designed to provide resources and support for individuals facing mental health challenges tailored to various communities. This episode serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement, emphasizing that no one is alone and resources are available for those in need.

The bulk of ch.7 is roster, a list of the community, which is essentially identical to Ezra ch.2. So we will take this opportunity to speak about the Samaritans and explain how they fit in to the world of Shivat Zion - the Return to Zion.

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl delve into one of the most tragic and controversial true crime cases of the 21st century: the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. Who was Meredith Kercher? Why has her story so often been overshadowed by the media spotlight on Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito? And what really happened on the night of November 1, 2007, at Villa della Pergola?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Got a question? Let us know!What's the difference between being nice and being kind? This week, the team unpacks a relatable Airbnb story, dives into a surprising encounter between Jesus and a Samaritan woman and explores how real kindness doesn't just keep the peace—it crosses barriers. We're talking about why being kind sometimes means doing harder things, and how it can lead to deeper connection and change. Join the convo and think about what kindness might look like in your everyday life.#MadeForMondays #kindnessmatters #faithandlife #podcast #Airbnb #WhatOurWorldNeedsNow #BeKind #ChristianPodcastStay Connected Website: https://believerschurch.org/ Believers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/believerschurch.va/ Believers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believers_church/

Sunday of the Samaritan(May 18th 2025AD) by Duchovny Dom Monastery

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Did you know that a person can survive for about three days without water?Health experts commonly recommend drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily.While water is essential for life, Jesus speaks of a different kind of “living water” in John 4.While talking with a Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, he says, “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.”A glass of cold water will quench your physical thirst, but only following Jesus will quench your spiritual thirst. For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

John 4:11-12 She said to Him, "Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep; where then do You get that living water? You are not greater than our father Jacob, are You, who gave us the well, and drank of it himself and his sons and his cattle?" Is it possible to get the supernatural from the natural? Jesus spoke of the supernatural, living water that would satisfy this woman's thirst forever, and she could only think in the realm of the natural. This is always the focus of unbelief. We saw the same unbelief in Nicodemus back in chapter 3. Jesus spoke of the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in the new birth, and Nicodemus, at the time, could only think in natural terms. The Samaritan woman and Nicodemus lived by what they could see, taste, and experience in the natural realm. How about you? How much of your life is consumed with the natural instead of the supernatural? The apostle Paul encouraged the Colossians to focus on the supernatural instead of the natural when he wrote, “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died (that is, died to your life in this world) and your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Col. 3:1-3). Can you see that Paul and Jesus were speaking of the same thing—supernatural eternal life in Christ? Unbelief, focusing on things as they are on the earth, is the greatest hindrance to living to love with Jesus. The love of God through our lives doesn't come from a natural well. We can't draw love out of our natural thinking, feeling, and fleshly efforts. It comes from the well-spring of living water residing within us that issues forth from where Christ is seated above in the heavenlies. So many people try to love their spouses, children, and others by looking at the natural realm. If you focus on the person, with all of their inadequacies, fleshly flaws, and offenses toward you, you'll find it impossible to love them. You aren't loving them with Jesus, you're being hindered by unbelief. Faith focuses on Jesus, His victory over the flesh, sin, and death, His fullness, and His love, which is the sustained direction of the will toward the highest good of another, no matter what the cost, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God. Faith is what God has provided as the means to draw from the well of His life and love. So when you feel weary and thirsty, look to Jesus. Draw from His life within, and then pour out what you receive to those around you who are weary and thirsty. That's drinking the living water, of which Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman. When you turn from unbelief and live out of the living water of Christ, you are living to love with Jesus. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

Everyone worships something. Well-known novelist David Foster Wallace said, “Everyone worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.” Some worship money, fame, or success. Whatever controls your thoughts and behavior is what you worship. Jesus has a life-changing conversation about worship with an unlikely person—a Samaritan woman with a troubled past. In that encounter, Jesus makes a revolutionary declaration: “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” (John 4:24, NIV). Most remarkably, Jesus reveals the one thing God actively seeks from us—our worship. As we begin our “Who We Are” series, we discover that worship isn't just what we do; it's who we are called to be as we point people to Jesus and inspire them to live the cross-shaped life. 

Luke: The Stories | The Samaritan | Luke 10:25-37 Sermon from May 18, 2025 – Deron Spoo, Pastor Part 2 of 4 of the series Luke: The Stories

John 8:48-59English Standard Version48 The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50 Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. 51 Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” 52 The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.' 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” 54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.' 55 But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59 So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.

John 4:10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” We see Jesus' reason for demanding a drink from the Samaritan woman. His command to give Him a drink revealed the intensity of His need. I don't want us to miss what I think is an important insight. This is the second time Jesus used the imperative verb form. Jesus didn't ask. He commanded her to give Him a drink. He didn't say, “Would you please give me a drink?” or “I'm thirsty, would you please help me?” Jesus wanted this woman to become aware of her deep and intense need for living water, so He understood the desperate need He had for a drink as the Father's way of informing Him of her need. He came to the well, weary and aware of His desperate need for what she could give Him. She came to the well, weary and unaware of her desperate need for what He could give her. If she were in touch with the spiritual thirst, she would have engaged Him and asked for what He could give her. We will see that He leans into this later in the conversation by revealing that her spiritual need, her thirst, had led her to drink from the wrong source—men. Jesus revealed three things she didn't know. She didn't know what He could give her. She didn't know who He was, and she didn't recognize her spiritual thirst. We can take great encouragement from this verse in several ways. One, we know the gift of God—eternal life—and we have it! We have experienced the love of God in Christ, so we should be motivated to tell others of His great gift. And lets' not miss this. It is a gift! One doesn't have to earn it or pay for it. It is given freely by the Father. Two, we know who Jesus is. He is Almighty God appearing in flesh. Jesus is the Son of God, the exact representation of the Father, the out flashing of His glory. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and the only way to the Father. We are blessed beyond words. Three, if we have realized our own desperate need of living water, then we have asked Him to give us that living water. We live out of the satisfaction of a never-ending flow of life in Christ. So, when we are weary, we know who to go to, and we know what to ask for—living water. Jesus, dwelling in us, is a source of constant fullness, a well that never runs dry. May we live out of His fullness and invite others to drink from Him. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

John 4:9 Therefore the Samaritan woman said to Him, "How is it that You, being a Jew, ask me for a drink since I am a Samaritan woman?" (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.) Obviously Jesus surprised her by His asking her for a drink. It wasn't normal for a Jew to cross the social and religious divide between Jews and Samaritans. It shouldn't surprise us, however, because we know that's what the love of God does—no divide is too great for His love to overcome. First, I remind you of my favorite definition of the God's love. It is the sustained direction of the will toward the highest good of another, no matter what the cost, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God. Now, let's think about the power of the love of God revealed in Christ. He chooses to cross whatever barrier is in the way in order to love someone. Love doesn't let race, gender, ethnicity, intellectual, economic, cultural, or religious differences hinder its expression. We might ask a similar question when we think about God reaching out to us. How can You, being infinite God, ask me for help when I am a finite sinner? Or, how can You who is perfect in righteousness have anything to do with me who is so imperfect and unrighteous? We will consider Jesus' answer tomorrow, but today, let's be encouraged to not let anything hinder our expressing the love of God to others. Would you join me in praying with me what I call the Live to Love with Jesus prayer? Father in heaven, thank You for another day of life to know and love You and to live to love with Jesus. Anoint and fill us with the Holy Spirit, the presence and power of Christ, so that we can love and trust You, and love those You put in our paths today, for Your glory. Amen. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

1) Does Romans 5:10 indicate that our salvation is in both the death and the resurrection of Jesus?2) Will the Antichrist be a Roman Catholic?3) Why do you always quote from Paul and never from Jesus?4) Is there a correlation between the “law of sin offering” in Leviticus 6 and the book that John ate in Revelation 10?5) Were Old Testament saints saved by the death of Christ because Revelation 13:8 says the “Lamb slain from the foundation of the world”?6) Can you reconcile 2 Chronicles 15:2 and Hebrews 13:5 regarding God forsaking some and never forsaking others?7) Will Christians be put to death, taken to court, and persecuted before the Rapture takes place?8) Why do some believe Christ was crucified on Friday when that would be biblically impossible?9) How can Daniel, who became a eunuch, be called a prophet when Deuteronomy 23:1 restricts eunuchs from entering the assembly of the Lord?10) Why did the apostles have to come and pray over the Samaritan believers before they could receive the Holy Spirit?

Mark is on vacation! This week, Pastor Jerry Bader steps in to guest host Rational Revolution. It's a topic that's been burning up Green Bay area social media. It's called the "Silent Epidemic:" adult children estranged from their parents. There is now a peer group in Green Bay to support parents: PEACE. Pastor Jerry Bader of Samaritan's Heart Mission Church talks with Brian Briscoe, founder of PLACE, Parents Living After Child Estrangement. They're cutting vital programs like Social Security and Medicaid that Americans have paid into throughout their working lives - not to balance the budget, but to fund tax cuts for corporations and billionaires who don't need the money. As Senator Tammy Baldwin, who joins the show briefly, puts it: "This is like taking it from somebody who paid into Social Security or Medicaid to give Elon Musk a bigger tax break. He doesn't need it." When politicians talk about "necessary cuts," always ask who benefits and who pays the price. Rational Revolution with Mark Becker is a part of the Civic Media radio network  and airs Saturdays at 2 across the network. . Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Rational Revolution with Mark Becker Guests: Tammy Baldwin, Jerry Bader

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a man who is without doubt one of the biggest names and cultural figures in the hip hop world.But his spotlight has shifted, from music, film and fashion to a New York court.Combs is charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.If he is convicted, he could end up spending the rest of his life behind bars.As the first week of his trial draws to a close, US Court reporter Phil Hirschkorn and Washington Producer Aisha Kherallah tell Lucy Watson, what you need to know....------Support for sexual abuse victims and mental health helplinesRape Crisis England & Wales runs a rape and sexual abuse support line - you can call the helpline on 0808 500 2222 or use the online chat (both are free and are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year)The Survivors Trust resources site is an online platform designed to offer survivor-led resources and practical tools to help people affected by sexual violence and abuse, and their supporters navigate their journey of healing. You can contact their helpline on 08088 010818Samaritans operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year, by calling 116 123. If you prefer to write down how you're feeling, or if you're worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.orgPapyrus offers support for children and young people under the age of 35 over the phone on 0800 068 41 41 between 9am and midnight every day of the year. If you would rather text you can do so on 07786 209697 or send an email to pat@papyrus-uk.orgMind also offers mental health support between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. You can call them on 0300 123 3393 or text them on 86463. There is also lots of information available on their website.

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

#635 My friend, Debbie, is a great Samaritan!

The Samaritan woman's story drew people to Jesus, but it was His Word that changed them. In John 4, we're reminded that personal testimony is powerful—but the Word is indispensable for lasting faith and growth. Let your story lead to Scripture, because God's Word never returns void.

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their deep dive into one of the most cold-blooded contract killers in history, Richard Kuklinski, a.k.a. The Iceman. How did a mob hitman become one of America's most prolific serial killers? Why did he turn on his closest allies? And was he really telling the truth about all those chilling confessions or just spinning lies? The twists keep coming, and Nikki and Cheryl are ready to uncover the truth.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

A new economic report reveals the severity of Hawaii’s ongoing housing crisis. Road closures and evacuations were ordered in Hawaii Kai after projectiles were turned in to police. Plus, we're learning more about a fatal crash on Maui from the good Samaritan who saw a truck slam into a man in Kihei.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you naturally lift people up—or feel called to call them out? In this episode, we'll wrestle with the tension between calling out arrogance and lifting up the ashamed, because both require Spirit-led wisdom. One of the worst things we can do is kick someone when they're already down—but just as dangerous is empowering someone who's stuck in sin and denial.Romans 3:22-24Galatians 6:1,7,8Hebrews 10:26,272 Samuel 12:1-13Proverbs 27:5,6Acts 3:13-16,261 Corinthians 4:14,18John 4 (Samaritan woman)Matthew 27:4,5 (Judas)1 John 1:91 Timothy 1:12-17Psalm 103:8-12You can now also WATCH C.L.! That's right: C.L. is also recording The Nonmicrowaved Truth on video! Just go to our Time of Grace video site (timeofgrace.org/TV), search for the Time of Grace app on your devices, or watch on C.L.'s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmL7jUfMBm0FKV-I0Op_Vg or on Time of Grace's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3Hcyk5JAbout "The Nonmicrowaved Truth":How fast do you have to have "IT"? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L. Whiteside, a man who sees and hears multiple perspectives through his life of coaching sports, serving in education, and attempting to conform to Christ, searches for the nonmicrowaved truth. C.L. gets that what's cool and acceptable now, may not be cool and acceptable tomorrow—and most importantly, may not be what's best.Hit up C.L. on social media:- Twitter or Instagram: @ChampionLife23- TikTok: @clwhiteside 

Tuesday, 13 May 2025   But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Matthew 10:6   “And you rather go to the sheep, the ‘having been lost' – house, Israel” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus instructed His twelve to not go into the way of the Gentiles nor into a city of the Samaritans. Rather, He next says, “And you rather go to the sheep.”   The use of sheep is a common metaphor in Scripture to denote people, but most especially people needing the care of a shepherd. They are not animals that do well on their own, but when under the care of a shepherd, there is a mutual relationship that develops where they provide for one another.   But there is the truth that sheep will follow the care of even bad shepherds. Hence, we have the term “sheeple” to describe the stupidity of people who follow a leader, even when he is terrible. The Old Testament is replete with examples of people following bad leaders.   As for these sheep, Jesus next says, “the ‘having been lost.'” Using a perfect participle places a stress on their state, they are “the sheep, the ‘having been lost.'” They were lost and they continue to be lost. They need to be recovered, if possible. The metaphor is derived from Jeremiah 50. The words there explain their state and how they became the way they are –   “My people have been lost sheep. Their shepherds have led them astray; They have turned them away on the mountains. They have gone from mountain to hill; They have forgotten their resting place. 7 All who found them have devoured them; And their adversaries said, ‘We have not offended, Because they have sinned against the Lord, the habitation of justice, The Lord, the hope of their fathers.'” Jeremiah 50:6, 7   The Lord, through Jeremiah, equates His people, meaning the house of Israel, to lost sheep. Jesus confirms this same thought as the verse finishes, saying, “house, Israel.”   Jesus has excluded the Gentiles in His words. He has also excluded those of Samaria. He is referring only to the people of Israel. This was to be the scope of His ministry at this time.   Life application: The evangelization of Israel took place first. Only after Christ's atoning sacrifice would this expand to the rest of the world. But the covenant in Christ's blood was directed specifically to the Jews –   “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt, My covenant which they broke, though I was a husband to them, says the Lord. 33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 34 No more shall every man teach his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,' for they all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them, says the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin I will remember no more.” Jeremiah 31:31-34   A new covenant implies there was an old covenant. This is then explicitly stated by the Lord when referring to Egypt. One covenant is replacing another. Gentiles are not the direct recipients of the New Covenant. Rather, Israel is the recipient, and Gentiles are then brought into the commonwealth of the blessings of that covenant (see Ephesians 2:11-13).   At no time is the church called Israel, including the term Israel of God mistakenly ascribed to the church, which is found in Galatians 6:16. Paul is careful to show the difference between Jews and Gentiles despite there being no distinction, meaning for obtaining salvation and covenant graces, between them. Paul says, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).   Paul is not saying there are no longer Jews and Gentiles any more than he is saying there are no longer men and women. He is saying that in Christ, there is no distinction. This must be properly understood to then comprehend what God is doing in the world in relation to Israel.   Israel, the nation, has not yet come into the New Covenant. Until they do, the offer stands. They have not been replaced by the church at all. Rather, those Jews who have rejected Jesus have been cut off from the covenant promises. But this has no bearing on the call of the nation to enter the New Covenant, exactly as Scripture says will come about.   Don't allow those who have misunderstood the greater redemptive plan mislead you. If God could cut off Israel, He could likewise break His covenant with You. Such will never be the case.   Lord God, may we carefully consider Your plan of redemption. And then, give us the ability to grasp its many intricacies so that we will not mix the categories You have so carefully kept separate for us in Scripture. May it be so to Your glory in our lives. Amen.  

The darker side of agency life reveals that burnout is still an issue in advertising. Adland is infamously known for late night calls, weekend pitch prep and a culture of long working hours being the norm. Four years ago Campaign launched an investigation into the darker side of agency work and in this year's follow up, it seems little progress has been made.This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and in this episode Campaign speaks to Sue Todd, chief executive at advertising and media charity Nabs, and David Eakins, former art director and now mental health campaigner and founder of workplace wellbeing agency Happy Sapien.Hosted by tech editor Lucy Shelley, Campaign's editor Maisie McCabe also joins the discussion. They explore why adland has not solved the issue of burnout and what can be done to protect its people.Content warning: this episode contains references to suicide. If you have been affected by issues raised in this episode and need a number to call, you can reach Nabs at 0800 707 6607, Calm on 0800 1111 or Samaritans on 116 123. Further reading:An open letter to the gatekeepers of creative greatnessNabs helpline calls reach annual record of 5200Why hasn't adland tackled its long-hours culture?Does adland wish it was ‘Severed'?Coming up in the Campaign calendar:Campaign LiveCampaign Big Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to New Jersey to dig into the chilling legend of the Iceman, America's most prolific serial killer… or was he? Who was the man behind the myth? When did his dark descent into murder begin? And what kind of killer leaves their victims in caves… for the rats? Join Nikki and Chez as they peel back the layers of one of the most cold-blooded cases in true crime history.This episode contains references and description of child abuse, and is not suitable for all listeners.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Warning: this podcast contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts throughout. This week we welcome the wonderful Samantha Southern from onto Over The Influence! Sam felt like she needed to stop drinking alcohol, but it wasn't because of what it was doing to her; it was the reasons that she was drinking that worried her. As you'll hear in this episode, she has suffered some tragic bereavements and she felt that she was drinking to avoid confronting those feelings head on.  Samantha is now turning her experience into a force for good and she is now coordinating The Solace Suicide Prevention and Support Project which is a new initiative by Empowerment Charity, in collaboration with Public Health Blackpool. Thanks so much to Sam for coming onto the podcast to share your story and we encourage anyone who is has been affected by what we have talked about in this episode to please reach out to Samaritans who you can reach via their website or you can call 116 123 in the UK for free. --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti --- Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials - @alcoholfreepod on Instagram, or search for "Over The Influence" on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at otihq@overtheinfluence.co.uk or go to our website, www.overtheinfluence.co.uk --- The Premium Podcast: If you love OTI and you'd like to hear behind the curtain, subscribe to the OTI Premium Podcast now! --- Links: For links to alcohol-related support services, please visit our website. --- Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves, and not necessarily those of Over The Influence (OTI) Ltd. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals but normal people giving their own experiences of removing alcohol from their lives, and as such this podcast should not be considered professional advice. If you are dependent on alcohol, or think you may be, we strongly recommend that you seek professional medical advice. --- Helpful Hashtags: We found hashtags and sober social media accounts really helpful in our early days alcohol free, as following them can help to reinforce that you are not alone! These are some of the hashtags we've followed: #alcoholfree #stopdrinking #healthandwellnessjourney #zeroalcohol #idontdrink #sobercurious #healthydrinking #alcoholfreelife #soberaf #alcoholfreeliving #sobermotivation #podcast #healthpodcast #noalcohol #nobooze #sober #sobercurious #soberlofe #soberliving #sobercommunity #afcommunity #soberwomen #sobermom #sobermomtribe #sobersisters #sobriety #soberuk #soberjourney #sobrietyrocks #overtheinfluence #oti 

Monday, 12 May 2025   These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. Matthew 10:5   “These, the twelve, He sent – Jesus – having notified them, saying, ‘Into Gentiles' way, not you shall go. And into Samaritans' city, not you shall enter'” (CG).   In the previous verse, the list of the twelve named apostles was completed. Now, their mission to venture out to the harvest field begins with, “These, the twelve, He sent – Jesus.”   The contents until the end of this chapter can logically be divided into three sections, each ending with Jesus saying, “Assuredly, I say to you...” This occurs in verses 15, 23, & 42. It won't be until verse 11:1 that His words to the twelve will be complete.   This first section will give instructions concerning their travels through Israel during this first sending.   The second section anticipates a more permanent evangelization of Israel. This is indicated, for example, by comments such as them being “a testimony ... to the Gentiles.” Despite this note concerning the Gentiles, Jesus' words of that section still only refer to “the cities of Israel,” demonstrating the focused nature of the work.   The third section most heavily focuses on the benefits, costs, and consequences that will result from being in such an evangelistic ministry. Understanding this, He next says, “having notified them, saying, ‘Into Gentiles' way, not you shall go.”   Here is a new word, paraggelló. It signifies “to charge, or give a command that is fully authorized because it has gone through all the proper (necessary) channels” (HELPS Word Studies). In other words, Jesus is directing them, under His own authority, to take the steps necessary to meet His purposes.   As for the term “Gentile's way,” this means the places where Gentiles dwelt were to be avoided. Their ministry was to be to Israel alone. They were not to be distracted from this cause. The promises of God found from the time of Abraham on have focused on this line of people, meaning his son Isaac, and then Isaac's son Jacob.   From there, the twelve sons of Israel were considered one family under this promise. Therefore, the Messiah's work was to be directed to them first. So directed was this commission that Jesus continues with, “And into Samaritans' city, not you shall enter.”   These people, the Samarités, Samaritans, are introduced into the New Testament here. It signifies those who inhabited the region of Samaria, once the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.   The Samaritans were partly of Jewish descent, but they were a mixture of other cultures and beliefs that had been brought into Israel after the Assyrian exile. They had their own Pentateuch, which follows the writings of Moses but which was modified to meet their own culture. That is believed to date back as far as 120 BC.   Due to their mixed status, the apostles were told to refrain from going to any such area. Only Israel was to be their focus at this time. This will only change for them after His resurrection and ascension.   Life application: The words of Jesus in this verse should clue people in concerning who Jesus' ministry was focused on during His earthly ministry. And yet, it is as common as spots on a leopard to cite verses from this chapter and elsewhere in the synoptic gospels and apply them to the people in the church age.   That is a hermeneutical error known as “taking a verse out of context.” Jesus has set the context for the ministry of the apostles. As noted, that will not change until after the resurrection when the scope of His ministry will go forth, according to Jesus' words, to “Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”   Jesus confirms this elsewhere, saying, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel” (Matthew 15:24). Because of this, we are not to use Jesus' words to Israel, as recorded in the synoptic gospels, as direction for our lives and church conduct.   Rather, they are words informing us what occurred as Israel encountered their promised Messiah. Once He was rejected by them, only then did the ministry go out beyond Israel's border. Along with that, new directions were laid down for the people of the world. They are directions that have nothing to do with law observance.   Instead, they are words of grace and confidence in the hope of eternal life found in the full, final, finished, and forever work of Jesus Christ. With that complete, grace has come.   Lord God, may we remember the lesson concerning maintaining proper context when reading the Bible. In doing so, we will not be tossed about by every wind of doctrine that removes the notion of eternal security that we possess because of what Jesus has done. Help us to remember that grace is unmerited and that we should cling fast to it always. Amen.  

This week pastor Jeff teaches through John 4 and the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman.

This week Pastor Jeff continues teaching on the Samaritan woman and how Jesus advanced the Gospel

We are in the midst of an atmospheric shift at our church and many others that have submitted to what God is doing in this season, and this shift has direct impact on you and your family.• God is shifting the atmosphere quickly because the problems in our nation and world are shifting quickly• The shift from religion to relationship requires leaving behind both Pharisee and Sadducee spirits• Pharisees represent religious rigidity and tradition without relationship• Sadducees represent skepticism about miracles, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit's work• Jesus demonstrated this shift in his encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well• True worship happens in both spirit and truth—we need both elements• Many struggle because they "worship what they don't know"—lacking deep knowledge of God• Spiritual authority comes through surrender and Holy Spirit empowerment• This shift will make us more effective at reaching others and addressing challenges• God is raising up believers who can operate with spiritual discernment, healing, and powerThe Lord is saying that the time is coming, and is now, when those who worship will worship in spirit and in truth. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. Welcome To Chosen City Church! We are excited to you have worship with us today and we pray that this sermon blesses you!Partner With Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/part...Support Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/givePodcasts and More:https://linktr.ee/chosencitychurchConnect With Chosen City ChurchWebsite: https://chosencitychurch.com.comInstagram: @ChosenCityChurchYouTube: Chosen City ChurchFacebook: Chosen City ChurchIntro and outro created by Joe Anderson Jr. of Truflava Productions

In our Baccalaureate Service sermon, Mary Beth shares with us from John 4. In His conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, we see Jesus look past labels and see her. And love her.  Jesus offers us grace, which, like water, flows to the broken places of our lives.

At Hillsong, we believe every person is called to be a bringer—someone who has encountered the love and grace of Jesus and can't help but invite others into that same life-changing experience. Inspired by Ephesians 4:16 and Acts 1:8, we're reminded that the Church flourishes when each of us plays our part—serving, loving, and reaching out. Like the Samaritan woman who simply shared her story, we don't need a platform, a title, or all the answers—just a genuine encounter with Jesus. It's not about building crowds, but about building lives. As we step out in faith, bringing our world to Jesus, we'll see hearts transformed and His Church strengthened—one person, one story, one invitation at a time.

Scripture References: John 4, 8; Mark 1, 5; Luke 8, 10, 13; Matt 26, 28; John 20; Esther 4:16; Ruth 1:16-17; 1 Kings 17:8-16; 1 Sam 1:27-28; John 11:28-35; Judges 4:14, Judges 5; Prov 31.Sermon: Honoring Mothers & Godly WomenIntro: Happy Mother's Day! We celebrate moms and spiritual mothers, acknowledging the joy and the aches holidays can bring (loss, struggle, longing). Jesus meets each of you in your unique story. He knows what you need. Jesus deeply loved His own mother and all women, treating them with radical dignity, respect, and compassion—truly countercultural for His time.Key Points:Jesus' Radical View of Women:Spoke respectfully to them (Samaritan woman, John 4; woman caught in adultery, John 8).Healed them publicly (Peter's mother-in-law, Mark 1; woman with issue of blood, Mark 5; bent-over woman, Luke 13).Affirmed their faith & worth. Many women followed & financially supported His ministry (Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna - Luke 8). Mary of Bethany learned at His feet (Luke 10).Entrusted women as first witnesses of His resurrection (Matt 28, John 20).These women, freed from shame, became deeply devoted, bold partners in His mission.Celebrating Women in Our Church Family – Echoes of Biblical Strength:Mary of Bethany (Matt 26): Extravagant worshippers, pouring out your most valuable for Jesus. Like her, Radiant women, you've done beautiful things for Him.Miriam (Exodus 15): Leading in worship, singing songs of deliverance, reminding us God brings us to dry land.Esther (Esther 4:16): Courageous, sticking your necks out for others' freedom and safety, saying "If I perish, I perish."Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17): Faithful, loyal, obedient, choosing right relationship over comfort, loving for the long haul: "Where you go, I will go."Widow of Zarephath (1 Kings 17): Hospitality in scarcity, giving generously from little, trusting God's miraculous provision.Lydia (Acts 16): Businesswomen and those with abundance, leveraging success and resources for God's Kingdom.Hannah (1 Sam 1:27-28): Prayer warriors, contending earnestly, prevailing on God, and lending your answered prayers back to Him.Mary at Lazarus' Tomb (John 11:28-35): Raw faith in grief, falling at Jesus' feet, finding Him as the God who weeps with us & brings comfort.Deborah (Judges 4-5): Strong leaders with prophetic wisdom, inspiring victory ("Up! For this is the day..."), and partnering beautifully, calling men and women higher in God.Conclusion: Radiant women, for 20 years (and all women of faith), you've chosen the better thing. You've poured out love in extravagant worship, not counting the cost. You've taken courageous steps, chosen faithfulness, given generously, contended in prayer, wept honest tears at Jesus' feet while believing Him even in the dark, and led with wisdom. Because of this, we've seen Him. Thank you for being lovers of God and spiritual mothers. Proverbs 31: not competition, but a celebration of a woman's lifelong fruit. God counts & celebrates all you do.Call to Action: Let's continue this journey of faith: loving God and living for Him. Men, actively honor and celebrate the women in your lives. Women, keep arising, using your God-given gifts to call us higher. Let's embrace the future, partnering for the Gospel. God is worthy of it all! Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Pastor Jordan continues the "Encounters with Jesus" message series – exploring the life-changing moment between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. See how Jesus meets people at their point of need, reveals truth, and offers transformation through living water.

I want to begin by asking some questions. Have you ever preached a sermon at work? Have you given the four spiritual laws over the PA system in your office? Do your coworkers beg you to take them to church with you? Do you read the Bible out loud to your coworkers each day? I'm guessing not many of you answered yes, but neither did I. Does that mean none of us are effectively witnessing for Jesus on our jobs? Effectively witnessing on our jobs. That thought frightens most Christians in the marketplace. For most of us, the idea of witnessing conjures up visions of cornering someone against their will, or passing out tracts, or badgering a coworker to go to church with us, resulting in being labeled as a religious fanatic, etc. Does that sound familiar? And yet, we know we should be sharing the good news of Jesus because there is likely someone in our work environment who really wants to know the truth. Besides, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses to the whole world. Well, let me ask you another question: Has someone on your job ever asked you a question or made a comment that opened a door for you to talk about your faith in Jesus—maybe just a little bit? Now all of us should have our hands up on that one, because if we're living our faith out in our everyday worlds as we should be, someone will ask us a question and open a door for us to share what Jesus means to us. Peter wrote: But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). I believe question-answering is the most effective means we have to share who Jesus is and the good news of his gospel with the people we interact with daily. Jesus was the master of this technique. Nicodemus was fascinated with what he'd seen and heard about Jesus, so he came quietly to him to ask some questions. Jesus answered Nicodemus's questions, explaining what it meant to be born again because Nicodemus found that a baffling statement. His interaction with the rich young ruler was a series of questions and answers. With the Samaritan woman at the well, his behavior was so unusual it caused her to ask questions. And Jesus kept leading her to ask other questions. By the time he answered her questions, he'd revealed to her that he was the Messiah, and she went back to town to tell everyone else about him. Effective witnessing, wouldn't you say? No meeting, no altar call, no one-two-three formulas. Those techniques would not have been appropriate at those times. But Jesus lived a life that generated questions, and he was prepared to answer them. Throughout our history, Christians have spread the good news of Jesus by this one-on-one question and answer method. Just look at the Church in China or any of the countries where Christians have endured persecution for years. Not only have they been unable to wipe out Christianity, as Stalin claimed he would do in Russia, but the Church grew and increased amid persecution. And how did the Church survive? They could not hold evangelical meetings; most of their churches were closed; they could not speak openly about Jesus. Yet they continued and grew because they infiltrated their society. They became living examples and question-answerers. Their presence could not be ignored because their lives told a story that caused people to ask questions. Your calling and mine is exactly the same as theirs: To infiltrate our worlds for Jesus. And I firmly believe the American marketplace is one of the last frontiers for infiltration. It's a ready-made mission field. You're already there; and you're there on equal footing with everyone else who is working with you. Your presence is legitimate, and you are there for long hours every day. What better opportunity could you ask for? Now, how do you infiltrate your world?

Jesus often crossed cultural and societal boundaries to reach those in need of Him. One profound example is His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. In his special Mother's Day message, “The Woman at the Well,” Pastor Bayless explores this life-changing moment in John chapter 4, revealing the compassion and grace Jesus offered to a broken woman. You'll find out how salvation, the “living water” Jesus talks about, is a gift that is given freely—not earned or deserved— and how only Jesus offers lasting satisfaction to the inward thirst we all have for a relationship with God. Discover the answer to your deepest spiritual longing in this encouraging message!

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Shame. Fear. Identity crisis. Our generation—especially young adults and parents—is silently drowning in hidden battles. We long for freedom, yet so often search for it through striving, rituals, or more information. All the while, we navigate deep waters of confusion, facing demonic resistance and relentless cultural pressure. Does God still show up in the chaos? Can Jesus really meet us in our mess—just as He did the woman at the well? And when we finally meet Him — can we still find it in ourselves to wholly and completely surrender to God?In this episode of the Revelations Podcast, host Reagan Kramer welcomes Laurel Bunker: preacher, educator, and spiritual mother to many. With over 30 years of ministry in higher education and nonprofit leadership, Laurel shares her deeply personal journey from performance-based religion to radical intimacy with the Living Word. She opens up about confronting demonic oppression, overcoming self-hatred, and raising daughters in a world flooded with lies.Rooted in the story of the woman at the well, this conversation is a call to lay down shame, reclaim identity, and rise in kingdom authority. If you're weary from the fight, questioning your worth, or longing to hear God's voice again—pause. Take a seat by the well. Encounter Jesus. Surrender to God; drink deeply of His grace and be restored.Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Gain biblical clarity on how to surrender to God and live fully in “Spirit and Truth,” beyond mere rituals and religion.Understand how shame, demonic influence, and the culture of people-pleasing hinder identity.Learn how a transformational encounter with Jesus breaks lifelong bondage, as told through Laurel Bunker's story.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubePulse Evangelism - WebsiteConnect with Laurel Bunker: Website | Instagram | FacebookSalt Company (College Ministry): WebsiteAspen Grove Network of Churches: WebsiteBible VersesJohn 4John 17Ephesians 1 Hebrews 4:12Romans 10:9-10Psalms 91:11This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[0:15] Living Water at the WellReagan welcomes guest Laurel Bunker, a dynamic preacher and opens with a story where spiritual thirst met the Living Water.[01:12] Laurel: “I gave so much of my life away before Jesus. I'm giving it all away for Jesus now, you know. We got to redeem the time.”The cultural tension between Jews and Samaritans sets the stage for Jesus' radical act of compassion and revelation.This moment shatters cultural shame and personal guilt, proving Jesus meets people right where they are.[9:01] Transformation and Worship in Spirit and TruthOne conversation with Jesus turns the Samaritan woman into an evangelist to her entire town.Her transformation ripples outward, showing that personal encounters with truth can spark collective revival.According to Laurel, true worship isn't tied to a location or ritual. Instead, we must act our faith through a surrendered, Spirit-filled life.Living in spirit and truth becomes more than theology—it becomes a multiplying force of freedom.[20:25] Challenges and Encouragement for BelieversLegalism, shame, and spiritual burnout are real struggles for modern believers.Laurel shares how her own religious performance led to exhaustion and how encountering Jesus brought lasting freedom.[22:51] Laurel: “I promise you, growing up all the way into my 20s, in my early 20s, I would look at Christ or images of him, or Christ on the cross, and I wouldn't know who- I didn't know who he was.”Wounds from church experiences don't have to write the final chapter of your faith. Healing and purpose remain possible when we surrender to God.Believers are encouraged to live a lifestyle of repentance, humility, and unfiltered honesty before God.[32:28] The Power of the Holy Spirit in Modern TimesThe Holy Spirit isn't a concept confined to the early church—it's a present force guiding and healing today.Laurel shares stories of spiritual breakthrough and reminds believers that revival begins with personal obedience.Following Jesus means actively listening, discerning, and stepping into purpose led by the Spirit.The call is clear: lean into the Holy Spirit's presence and let Him do the work only He can do.[40:49] Addressing Shame and Finding Freedom in ChristShame distorts identity and silences spiritual authority, but it doesn't have the final word. Laurel herself has journeyed through a valley of deep shame — but Christ's love shattered every lie.Freedom came not through hiding, but through confession and grace. Through the relentless pursuit of truth, she was able to surrender to God.Listeners are urged to stop hiding, start healing, and reclaim their place as sons and daughters of the King.[47:20] Reagan: “That's what Jesus does. He unites people. He does so because he's bringing people together through the truth of the gospel.”[48:40] Living a Life of Worship and ServiceBeing able to surrender to God and worship goes beyond music—it's found in daily acts of obedience, faithfulness, and service.Laurel encourages believers to discover how their unique gifts can be expressions of worship.Even small acts of faithfulness carry weight in the Kingdom when done in love and obedience.Listeners are reminded that God honors hearts surrendered in both the big and the quiet, hidden places.[55:16] Understanding the Spiritual JourneyLiving by the Spirit requires intentional daily surrender.Laurel explains how believers must crucify the flesh and embrace the eternal life birthed through the Spirit.The Holy Spirit becomes the source of joy, healing, and clarity in a chaotic world.It's not about trying harder, but walking in step with the Spirit who renews us from the inside out.[1:03:38] Laurel: “I refuse to give human beings and this world more praise and more of my energy and my day than I give the one who gave his life for me.”[1:12:22] An Invitation to Surrender to GodRather than striving to fix what's broken, listeners are encouraged to sit with Jesus—just as they are—and receive the healing that only His love can bring.No weapon formed against you will prosper.No lie of the enemy can stand against the truth of your identity in Christ.Say yes to restoration. Say yes to Jesus. Surrender to God and let your journey of healing begin—right here, right now.About LaurelLaurel Bunker is a seasoned preacher, educator, and spiritual leader with over three decades of ministry experience across higher education, nonprofits, and the local church. As Vice President of Training and Education at Pulse Evangelism, she equips the next generation to live boldly for Christ in a culture clouded by confusion and compromise. Known for her unapologetic biblical teaching, prophetic insight, and fierce compassion, Laurel brings both fire and clarity to the spiritual battlefield.Formerly the Dean of Campus Ministries at Bethel University, Laurel has discipled thousands of students through spiritual formation, leadership development, and practical theology. Her ministry is grounded in the authority of Scripture and marked by deliverance, identity restoration, and deep intimacy with the Holy Spirit. She balances her global ministry with a personal mission: raising up rooted, resilient followers of Jesus who know who they are and whose they are.Connect with Laurel on her website and Instagram.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in about generational curses and how to break them, leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. Discover how shame, fear, and spiritual warfare are not just personal struggles but invitations to encounter Jesus at the well. Through that encounter, may you understand how to surrender to God. Walk in freedom and kingdom authority today.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts.