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Phil Sokell-Miles has spent nearly two decades helping students encounter God in the most ordinary of places - schools. As part of the 24-7 Prayer movement, he helped pioneer Prayer Spaces in Schools, a global initiative inviting children and young people of all faiths and none to explore prayer, reflection, and life's big questions in safe and creative ways. In this episode, we talk about how the movement began, why creativity can open us to the Spirit in ways words sometimes can't, and what it means to serve schools as places of blessing rather than mission projects. We explore how prayer becomes a way of belonging, how the Holy Spirit meets us in quiet spaces, and how creating room for presence can transform lives. A conversation about childlike faith, holy imagination, and the God who meets us right where we are.Phil Sokell-Miles (formerly Togwell) lives in the North of England with his family (wife, daughters, foster-mums/babies, lodgers and dogs). Phil trained and worked in all sorts of Youth & Community settings before joined the 24-7 Prayer movement as it's first UK National Director. He now leads 24-7's Prayer Spaces in Schools initiative, and he recently published 'Sticky Note Prayers', which tells the story of Prayer Spaces in Schools. Phil runs (a lot), and he still plays Pokemon Go.Phil's Book:Sticky Note PrayersPhil's Recommendations:Praying Like Monks, Living Like FoolsAbout the Voice of GodSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show
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On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Hurricane Erin churns up the East Coast, forcing evacuations and dangerous surf warnings. FOCUS: A California school district is battling in court to keep opening meetings with prayer. MAIN THING: China's shocking push to create pregnancy robots with artificial wombs. VERSE: John 3:3 — “No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
Send us a text“Let the children come to Me” (Mark 10:14).Written and sent out from the morning prayer time of Tommy Hays each day.God bless you and may you have a great day!—Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministrieshttp://messiah-ministries.org
What does it mean to be truly happy as a follower of Jesus? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand shares how Psalm 1 lays out God's wisdom for true happiness and being blessed!
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:As the line against the Trump agenda falls in the U.S. House, do Democrats have an age problem? https://newrepublic.com/post/195617/republicans-pass-tax-bill-democrat-deaths...Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder issues a statement on the Trump tax bill: https://www.texasdemocrats.org/media/breaking-house-republicans-pass-trumps-billionaire-benefitting-bill-that-screws-the-working-classHB 2, after a compromise between the Senate's stingy $55 increase in the basic allotment and an additional $500 million in funding to appease the House, tentatively passed the Senate yesterday: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/05/23/texas-senate-tentatively-approves-sweeping-school-finance-teacher-pay-bill/...This overdue increase in funding is welcome, but not all Democratic lawmakers are impressed, including House Minority Leader Gene Wu: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/21/texas-house-senate-public-school-finance-deal/...Nor is everyone impressed with the now-successful GOP effort to pass prayer periods in Texas public schools, which was helped to the finish line by several Democrats: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/22/texas-school-prayer-period-house-approval/Dan's Ban - the determined effort towards a blanket ban on THC products in Texas by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick - spells disaster for a great many Texas hemp businesses: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/22/texas-hemp-products-00366346...There's still hope for an expansion of Texas' Compassionate Use Program, or TCUP, in HB 46: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/05/12/texas-marijunia-medical-chronic-pain-crohns-cancer-glaucoma-ptsd/The much-discussed "anti-squatting" bill, SB 38 - which in effect would allow Texas landlords to evict tenants with little due process in many cases - is set to be heard on the House floor today: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/squatting-bill-evictions/This Memorial Day weekend, let's all refocus on celebrating the Americans who gave their lives in the battle against fascism and authoritarianism - and recommit ourselves to stopping them today: https://www.dispatch.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2025/05/22/trump-bone-spurs-military-service-heroes-memorial-day/83743104007/We look forward to celebrating our 15th anniversary this summer! Join us for a celebratory gathering in Dallas on Monday June 9: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/2025anniversaryThe merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at https://store.progresstexas.org/.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
On Friday's show: A number of fascinating and controversial bills are getting hearings these days in Austin over abortion, religion in schools, and high speed rail. We discuss them all.First, we examine a bill that would directly impact a long-debated proposed high speed rail line between Houston and Dallas. Then, we learn about legislation that would offer doctors and nurses guidance on when they could, in the rarest circumstances, provide an abortion in Texas.And this week's “non-expert” panel weighs in on bills in Austin that would bring religion more directly into Texas public schools as they break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And producer Brenda Valdivia completes her quest to create the ultimate Houston sandwich.
In this episode we speak with Dr. Mark Storslee about his work on History and the school prayer cases. Mark Storslee is an Associate Professor of Law and McDonald Distinguished Fellow at Emory Law School. He holds many degrees, including a JD from Stanford Law School and a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia. Storslee's article, History and the School Prayer Cases was recently published in the Virginia Law Review and examines the Supreme Court's rulings that prohibit state-sponsored prayer in public schools under the Establishment Clause, despite opt-outs for dissenters. In this episode, Whittney Barth and John Bernau join Mark to dive deeper into the history of these cases and talk about their implications for today's broader debates about government-sponsored prayer.https://virginialawreview.org/articles/history-and-the-school-prayer-cases/https://law.emory.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/storslee-profile.html
Geographically, we are well represented by a great bull session, as we have D1 Senator Michael Rohl and SD Chamber Pres David Owen. The history of IMs, and SD's unique citizen ability to ballot and the cost of an IM. How many Senate races don't have an opponent in November? School Prayer says hello. We need a new IT dude. GOED is senate-confirmable, FYI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us for Bible teaching and meaningful worship through music every Sunday at Northpark! Sign up for email updates, send prayer requests, give online and stay connected with us at: www.NorthparkChurch.org
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Are your kids going back to school? Here are a few prayers and verses to help with the transition. You've got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.) Wanna to read instead of listen? https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/08/a-back-to-school-prayer/ Want more personalized help with discipling your kids? Join my monthly Membership : https://createdtoplay.com/joinmembership Printables Membership: https://createdtoplay.com/printablesmembership Free Consult Call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching Facebook Group: http://createdtoplay.com/community Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you: Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge: https://createdtoplay.com/challenge Get 17 fun, free kid's blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings Even though I'm an introvert, I'm social! Let's connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay Are you looking for a speaker for your next women's, parenting, family, or Children's Ministry event? I'm now booking for 2024. I'm available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more. More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.
A moment of prayer over our children as they enter this new 2024-2025 school year.
Give to help Chris make the Truce Podcast In 1955, the Board of Regents for New York issued an optional prayer to be used in public schools. It became known as the "Regent's Prayer". Here it is: "“Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our Country.” That short prayer was contested not only by non-religious people but also by Protestants who thought that it was too vague. What God is it talking about? Where is the mention of Jesus or the Holy Spirit, salvation, sin, grace, etc.? With help from the ACLU, parents sued and the case made it all the way to the US Supreme Court. It was known as Engle v. Vitale. It overturned prescribed prayer in schools. In this episode, Chris goes through the arguments the court and Justice Hugo Black made during this landmark decision. A year later, the Court heard Abington School District v. Schempp, which ended prescribed Bible reading in public schools. This season we're covering how American evangelicals bonded themselves with the Republican Party. There are a lot of reasons that evangelicals started to vote as a block in the late 70s and early 1980s. They range from women's liberation, changes in attitude toward taxation, and battles over gay and lesbian rights, to education. This is part of our coverage of the education section. This episode has been rewritten and recorded, updating an episode from season 3. Sources: "One Nation Under God" by Kevin Kruse Transcript of Abington School District v Schempp Census data about public and private schools Transcript and audio of Engel v Vitale Discussion Questions: Did you ever pray in school? What did you pray? Did you ever read the Bible in school? Is there an "ideal" prayer that should be read in schools? If so, what is it? What objections might parents have? Is it important for school children to learn about religions in school? Do you agree or disagree with Justice Hugo Black? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pastors Noel & Rubi Ramos, World Harvest Church San Diego
Pastors Noel & Rubi Ramos, World Harvest Church of San Diego
In this Christmas week of celebration, the Full Moon in Cancer illuminates your heart connections to family and belonging and activates both compassion and practicality. Chiron (Wounded Healer) goes direct in Aries after 5 months of being retrograde. With courageous self-acceptance, move forward beyond outgrown wound stories (personal and ancestral) of self-diminishment. Mercury (Communicator) retrograde conjoins Mars (Advocate-Champion) in Sagittarius challenging you to align your actions with your deepest beliefs. Walk your talk with awareness. Jupiter (Mentor-Wise One) goes direct in Taurus after 4 months of being retrograde. Clarify where best to expand your quest for greater practical knowledge and what is worth your precious time, energy and resources.Podcast poem: "School Prayer" by Diane AckermanSupport the showUse Sheila's referral code to shop for astrology books and gifts at Chani: https://bit.ly/4a3AfqMGo to Sheila's website for information on workshops, online courses and to subscribe to her weekly newsletter: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comFollow Sheila: https://www.instagram.com/ontheedgesofchange https://www.pinterest.com/ontheedgesofchange
On today's Quick Start podcast:NEWS: Revival at Colleges Continues to Surge, Trump vs. DeSantis, CT School Prayer FightMAIN THING: Trans Women and Sexual Assault - INTERVIEWLAST THING: 2 John 1SHOW LINKS:Move of God at University Shows No Signs of Slowing - FULL ARTICLECBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com/ CBN News YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonlineEmail us! QuickStartPodcast@cbn.org
Today we hold a special prayer for all children returning back to school.Today we are all celebrating Labor Day. Hard to believe we are 48 hours away from my daughter going to kindergarden. https://www.timeshudsonvalley.com/wallkill-valley-times/Have Faith Let It Begin.... any prayer request email: angel@havefaithletitbegin.comWebsite: https://havefaithletitbegin.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaveFaithl...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFLIB...The CROC Podcast: Podcasts | CROC (crocvip.com)Mailing address P.O.Box 147 Walden NY 12586#mondaythoughts, #mondaywisdom, #mondaymotivation #tuesdaythoughts, #tuesdaymotivation, #TuesdayWisdom, #wednesdaymotivation, #wednesdaywisdom, #wednesdaythoughts #tbt #thursdaythoughts #thursdaymotivation #ThursdayWisdom #tgif, #fridaythoughts, #fridaymotivation, #FridayWisdom, @Spotify @IHeartRadio @Spreaker @Soundcloud @Tumblr @Youtube #facebook, #tiktok, #podcast, #Podcasting, #Podcasts@Spotify @IHeartRadio @Spreaker @Soundcloud @Tumblr @Youtube #
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Prayers as children return to school!
The Miracle & Gift of God that is Prayer. based off of Romans 8:26-28 & Mark 11:22-24.
For our shortened end-of-August service, Vince reminds us that a full life stops to mark transitions (like the turning of the academic calendar) rather than speeds through them. He leads us in a blessing over the back to school transition from author Kate Bowler.Join our live chat! https://discord.gg/MNXJSM8New here? http://brownlinechurch.org/connectResources http://brownlinechurch.org/resources Donate http://brownlinechurch.org/donate
For our shortened end-of-August service, Vince reminds us that a full life stops to mark transitions (like the turning of the academic calendar) rather than speeds through them. He leads us in a blessing over the back to school transition from author Kate Bowler.Join our live chat! https://discord.gg/MNXJSM8New here? http://brownlinechurch.org/connectResources http://brownlinechurch.org/resources Donate http://brownlinechurch.org/donate
Many of us have kids going back to school. Some as students, or for my family, as teachers and administrators. The Lord says where two or more gather in His name, so let's gather and storm the Heavens with this prayer.-Sonny
Join me today as my special guest and I pray over the 23-24 school year ! Thank you for supporting LASCM Ministries. We would love for you to partner with us. If you feel led to sow a seed , know that this is good ground. Your gift will be used in the furtherance of the gospel. Every donation large or small is a blessing. Please give via Cash App or Zelle! Cash Tag: $LifeWithMadi Zelle: lascm.safewithhimgmail.com On the LASCM website you'll be able to submit prayer request shop the latest merch and also sow into this ministry if this ministry has blessed you and if you feel led to
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What is our mission as followers of Jesus in our schools? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the differences in how religion, the world, and Jesus handle sin + how we can carry hope to others!
"God, bless this school year and bless each person who wears the beautiful and noble badge of Teacher."- Becky KeifeWhether you send your kids to public school or private school, or you choose to educate them at home in an organized schoolroom or messy living room, make a commitment to pray for your child's teacher... even if that's you! And if you don't have kids, your prayers are still needed! Join us in praying for teachers! https://incourage.me/?p=234154--Get ready for a faith-filled school year with our collection of Back-to-School essentials. From planners and notebooks to notepads and desk décor, find everything students need to stay organized and inspired throughout the school year at dayspring.com! The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!
In the final week of the most recent term, the Supreme Court decided to limit one constitutional right (abortion) and expand another constitutional right (guns). But there were other cases decided that week, which were also important and marked this as one of the most historically significant terms in over 100 years. So what happened in those other cases and why are they so important?What Roman Mars Can Learn About Con LawSubscribe: Stitcher. Apple, Spotify
In the final week of the most recent term, the Supreme Court decided to limit one constitutional right (abortion) and expand another constitutional right (guns). But there were other cases decided that week, which were also important and marked this as one of the most historically significant terms in over 100 years. So what happened in those other cases and why are they so important?
Prayer is not our last resort, it is a powerful offensive strategy. We do not have to wait until tragedy strikes before we send our “thoughts and prayers.” Let's raise a prayer shield in this Nation to COVER our children before they head back to school. It won't be political parties, politicians, or pretty social media posts that shift the spiritual atmosphere of the nation; it will be praying mamas from every corner, of each state, praying for the Lord to rend the heavens and come down on behalf of our children! Today, Donna Martin, founder of GirlTruth.org, joins me to talk about the fight for our children and why prayer must be our first line of defense. SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support
David and Sarah begin by going through SCOTUSblog's end-of-term Stat Pack. Then Hiram Sasser, executive general counsel for First Liberty Institute, joins for a deep dive into the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District Supreme Court case. Hiram, who was co-counsel on the case, explains the story and talks about Coach Joseph Kennedy from a more personal point of view. How did the facts become so muddled throughout the process? Our hosts have a lively debate about how the case could have—or should have—been handled. Show Notes:-SCOTUSblog Stat Pack-Kennedy v. Bremerton School Dist.
Tonight's rundown: The nation reacts to the Supreme Court's latest ruling overturning Roe v. Wade What does the abortion ruling mean for America? Guest: Law professor Dr. John S. Baker The Supreme Court rules in favor of a coach who held a post-football game prayer Vermont's gun situation Chicago violence continues This Day in History: President Truman orders U.S. forces to Korea Final Thought: Bill's chat with Kelsey Grammer In Case You Missed It: Buy a BillOReilly.com Premium Membership for Father's Day and get "Killing the Killers" free! Click here to watch exclusive clips from the History Tour with Donald Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court has been making waves with two recent religious liberty cases, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District and Carson v. Makin. Sarah and David delve into the Kennedy opinion, involving a high school football coach who was fired for praying on the field. The case overruled the Lemon test, used in First Amendment cases for decades, but there's still much to be decided in the future. Plus: More on the political fallout from the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health ruling. Show Notes:-Kennedy v. Bremerton School Dist.-Advisory Opinions: Supreme Court Hears Football Coach Prayer Case-French Press: Roe is Reversed, and the Right Isn't Ready-Advisory Opinions: Supreme Court Overturns Roe and Casey-Wall Street Journal: The Law Firm That Got Tired of Winning
In a new episode of Boom! Lawyered, co-hosts Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy dive into the Court's decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, which sided with the public high school football coach whose prayer circle turned into a community event.Everything about it takes us back to our worst colonial and imperialist days.Mentioned in this episode:Where Were You the Day 'Roe' Died?The End of 'Roe v. Wade'Rewire News Group is a nonprofit and the only independent, reliable, repro news lighthouse to help you through this storm. We need you to support the pod with a donation today.And sign up for The Fallout, a weekly newsletter written by Jess that's exclusively dedicated to covering every aspect of this unprecedented moment.
It's a glorious podcast today as David and Sarah talk about a praying football coach, Miranda rights, and the hottest Supreme Court justices. They answer a key constitutional question: how undead is the Lemon Test? Show Notes:-SCOTUSblog: “Can you sue the police for Miranda violations?”-Kennedy v. Bremerton School District-PBS: “Chief Justice Roberts' emotional tribute to retiring Justice Breyer”-Hottest Supreme Court justices?
A high school coach who lost his job after praying on the field has taken his case to the Supreme Court. He spoke recently with ABC News. Texas Monthly profiles Greg Abbott. The two-term governor has influence far beyond his state — and may be the future of the GOP. Some people in Congress say the expanded child tax credit isn’t needed because of existing welfare aid for families. But an extensive ProPublica investigation into that aid reveals repeated failures. GQ profiles Nicolas Cage, calling him a great actor — and one of our most inscrutable, eccentric, and misunderstood stars.