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June 28, 2026 - Sunday PM Service   Join Cumberland Trace's monthly Q&A with Hiram and Neil as they answer submitted scripture questions from listeners. This episode walks through a wide range of biblical topics with pastoral clarity and practical application, focusing on what the Bible teaches and how it matters for Christians today. They begin with an extended look at 1 Corinthians 12–14, explaining the threefold treatment of spiritual gifts: the diversity and unity of gifts in chapter 12, the supremacy of love in chapter 13, and the priority of edification and orderly worship (prophecy over tongues) in chapter 14. The hosts explain why the miraculous gifts were limited to the first-century situation (1 Cor. 13:10; apostolic laying on of hands; Hebrews 2) and draw practical takeaways: use your God-given abilities to build the church, not to exalt yourself; worship must be decent and in order; pursue love above spectacular signs. Next they address Acts 2:38 and the “gift of the Holy Spirit,” arguing that the promise is the indwelling Spirit given to all who repent and are baptized. They cite New Testament passages (Romans 8; 1 Corinthians; Ephesians) to show the Spirit as God's seal, down payment, inner strength, and divine helper who intercedes for believers. The conversation turns to God's omniscience and human freedom: though God knows the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46; Psalm 139), biblical teaching affirms real moral choice. Predestination language (Eph. 1; Rom. 8) coexists with repeated calls to choose, repent, and live faithfully; God's foreknowledge is presented as comfort and assurance, not a reason for fatalism. On 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 they unpack the “man of lawlessness,” offering both historical and broader interpretive options (first-century contexts including A.D. 70 and the long-term picture of apostasy). The key pastoral point: whether specific identifications vary, the Bible warns about delusion for those who refuse the truth, so Christians must love truth, resist easy or attractive falsehoods, and avoid obsessive end-times speculation. They tackle whether Satan can hear our thoughts and prayers with nuance: audible prayers and visible behavior can be observed by demonic forces, but only God searches and knows hearts and hidden thoughts. Satan can tempt and suggest but cannot read minds or nullify God's sovereign purposes; believers are encouraged to pray with confidence according to God's will (1 John 5; Job; 1 Cor. 2). Hard Old Testament questions are addressed—how to reconcile Proverbs' condemnation of shedding innocent blood with God's command against the Amalekites (1 Sam. 15) and the teaching of Ezekiel 18. The hosts distinguish human sin from divine, judicial acts: some biblical commands are divine judgments and “devoted” destruction in the context of covenant history; consequences can fall across generations without implying imputed eternal guilt for children. They also discuss Christology (eternal sonship): Jesus is eternally divine and co-equal with the Father, but the title “Son” functions as the messianic/relational designation applied in the incarnation. Scriptural references (John 1; Colossians 1; Hebrews 1; Galatians 4) are used to balance Jesus' eternality and the historical reality of the Son sent in the fullness of time. On parenting and spiritual accountability they explain that parents bear primary responsibility for training and spiritual oversight while children are under their roof. When children become adults they become free moral agents; parents continue to influence by example and prayer but do not remain spiritually accountable in the same way once children leave the household. Finally, the hosts consider the “angel of the Lord” in the Old Testament, noting that the phrase sometimes denotes a unique theophanic figure who speaks and acts as God (examples include the burning bush, Jacob's wrestling, and other appearances). They present the view that many such appearances function as pre-incarnate manifestations of Christ distinct from ordinary angels, while reminding listeners that Hebrews affirms that God's final and full revelation comes in the Son. Expect careful exegesis, historical perspective, and application: how the text shaped first-century practice, why certain gifts and signs were temporary, how divine sovereignty and human responsibility work together, and what believers should do—love truth, serve the church, live in order, and hold fast to Jesus. Hosts Hiram and Neil close by encouraging listeners to respond to the gospel if needed, to pursue godliness, and to continue wrestling honestly with difficult biblical questions.   Duration 51:24

Are you trapped by the fear of man or caught in the cycle of people pleasing? Discover how to break free from this spiritual bondage and live as a true “Godleaser” rather than a people pleaser. In this powerful message, we dive deep into understanding the biblical concept of fear of man, its roots in idolatry, and practical steps for living a life focused on glorifying God instead of seeking human approval.In this transformative teaching, you'll learn how the snare of people pleasing entraps believers and how to replace that with a profound desire to please God alone. Drawing on insights from well-known biblical counselors like John Piper and Lou Priolo, the video explores the dangers of codependency and constant approval-seeking from others. It also offers biblical truths and encouragement to place your identity, value, and worth fully in Christ rather than in the opinions of people.If you struggle with seeking approval, avoiding conflict out of fear, or sacrificing God's will for man's praise, this message is your spiritual breakthrough. Learn why people pleasing is idolatry, how it hinders your walk with Christ, and what it means to serve only one audience — God.### Key Content/Main Points Covered:- Definition and biblical understanding of the fear of man and people pleasing - John Piper's concept of Christian hedonism and replacing lesser pleasures with God's glory - Lou Priolo's emphasis on the bondage and futility of people pleasing - Personal testimony on overcoming approval addiction in ministry and life - Practical reflections on motivation, conflict, and living for God's approval alone - Scriptural insights from Galatians 1:10, Proverbs 29:25, and Romans 1:25 revealing the dangers of seeking man's favor - Encouragement to repent from idolatry and fully lean into God's grace and identity

Ralph Martin returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Coming Judgment: Are We Ready? He and Thomas discuss the lack of a Scriptural worldview among many present-day Catholics, and the reluctance of many to believe in or preach what the Church has always believed hell, the urgent need for repentance, and the judgments of God. Links Ralph Martin, The Coming Judgment: Are We Ready? stpaulcenter.com/thecomingjudgment Thomas Mirus, "Bring back 'negative spirituality'" https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/bring-back-negative-spirituality/ Eamonn Clark, "The Revenge of Amoris Laetitia" https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/revenge-amoris-laetitia/ DONATE to make this show possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio  SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter: https://www.catholicculture.org/newsletters

In the tension between evolutionary theories and creationist accounts, some have felt that one solution to bridge the divide is to see Adam and Eve as two hominins given an awareness of the divine ("breathed in life") and thus becoming images of God and representatives of modern humanity. Yet this solution isn't as simple as it first seems. When it is drawn out, it requires a reinterpretation of crucial aspects to Scriptural claims. This talk will examine this (often naturalistic) reinterpretation of the biblical trajectory and ask if the traditional view can still be defended.  The Copyright for all material on the podcast is held by L'Abri Fellowship. We ask that you respect this by not publishing the material in full or in part in any format or post it on a website without seeking prior permission from L'Abri Fellowship. Also, note that not all views expressed in the lectures or in the discussion time necessarily represent the views of L'Abri Fellowship. © Canadian L'Abri 2020

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE:I want to share a special invitation with you. You may have heard that I will be releasing my first book with IVP on July 28, 2026. It's a big deal and I am so overwhelmed with God' goodness in allowing me to share such an essential message about delighting in Him as the true essential foundation for all our spiritual growth and maturing. Truly, when we delight in the Lord, He promises to give us the desires of our hearts – namely, more of Himself!So, here's the invitation. If you feel this message is indeed important, and you know people – including yourself perhaps – who need to be encouraged to awaken and cultivate their delight in God, would you consider joining my book launch team? It's a great and super easy way to share the good news of God's love for us in Christ, Jesus, our Lord.**If you're interested, please go to gospelspice.com/awakendelight and find the section about joining the launch team, or email me at contact@gospelspice.com **Together, let's encourage everyone we know with the wonderful news that, in Christ, God delights in us and invites us to delight in Him!Deep suffering and the felt absence of God are not signs of weak faith, but invitations to deeper trust, raw honesty, and the formation of roots that will later sustain delight when the next “spring” arrives. This week, Stephanie centers on understanding Christian suffering, especially in seasons when God feels absent, and explores how to trust Christ in the midst of pain, grief, and confusion.We are in the middle of our “Awaken Delight” series, based on Stephanie's new book. Each week, we explore a different facet of what makes delight in God difficult and challenging. How can we live the reality of Psalm 37:4 when life is hard? "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." This is God's promise to you in Psalm 37:4. But many believers quietly assume it's just a poetic suggestion, or it doesn't really work here on earth.Our FREE gift to you today! An exclusive 30-day FREE recovery plan to rekindle your delight in God when you are going through seasons of pain and suffering: go to https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelightthepodcast and find the form for Episode 452. Give us your email, and you will receive the full plan in your inbox immediately!What you will (re)discover as you journey with God through Awaken Delight:Delight in God is identity-shaping, not emotion-driven. Delight in God is not fleeting emotion but resilient identity.Delight in God is altogether trust, satisfaction in God, relational intimacy with Him.Delight in God is often expressed and grown through resilient joy under suffering.Delight in God is the missing engine behind resilience. It's the antidote to burnout. It's even the foundation for sustainable ministry.God's delight in you is secure, not performance-dependent. God's delight in you frees you from striving! That's the beginning of delight.Jesus is the center of every endeavor to delight in God.You can build a delight-centered spiritual life.Awaken Delight invites you to follow Scriptural truths and spiritual practices that cultivate daily joy in God.This week, Stephanie invites us to examine the nature of suffering from a Christian perspective. She addresses different types of pain—physical, psychological, relational, emotional, and spiritual—and affirms that suffering is a universal human experience. She shares several composite stories:Thomas: Endures chronic physical pain, wrestling with why healing hasn't come but continues to pray and trust that God is enough.Aisha: Struggles against spiritual oppression and insomnia, clinging to God's promises despite not sensing His presence.Dan: Faces depression and spiritual dryness, with faith persisting stubbornly beneath the surface.Margaret: Grieves the loss of her spouse, finding grace in small mercies.Javier: Suffers the pain of family estrangement, daily choosing forgiveness and hope for reconciliation.We are encouraged to identify with these stories and realize we are not alone.Common Experiences in Christian Suffering1. Feeling MisunderstoodSufferers often receive shallow platitudes from others—such as “God's got this” or “Count it all joy”—which, while technically true, are often hurtful when mistimed. Suffering Christians primarily need presence, not slogans.2. Emotional FluctuationSuffering brings emotional unpredictability—peace and panic, gratitude and anger. These ups and downs do not mean spiritual instability; rather, they are normal human responses.3. Seeking Comfort, Not ExplanationAlthough initial pain leads us to search for answers, comfort is ultimately found not in reasons but in the Shepherd's presence.4. Holding Both Faith and AnguishMature Christian suffering means affirming both God's goodness and the reality of pain simultaneously; raw, honest prayers replace polished formulas.5. Reduced Religious PerformanceSuffering eradicates concern for spiritual image. Depth in Scripture reading grows—not in breadth, but as a lifeline, especially in Psalms, Job, and the story of Jesus' suffering.6. The Role of LamentLament becomes covenant communication: honest complaints, questions, and cries are not signs of weak faith but of depth and intimacy.While suffering may sometimes result from sin, it is not always the case. Discernment and the Holy Spirit's clear conviction are key. Vague guilt and general feelings of punishment are not from God; His conviction is always specific.When God seems silent, it's not proof He has abandoned us. Moments of suffering can be where He works most deeply, just as the cross felt like God's greatest absence but was His greatest act of love. Faith in suffering is not the absence of questions, lament, or feeling lost, but the commitment to remain with God—even if only weakly.Practical Lessons1.      Pray honestly and directly, not just politely.2.      Resist withdrawal from God and community.3.      Remember: God's commitment is final and irreversible—even when you cannot sense Him.4.      Trust His heart even when you cannot see His hand.DISCOVER THE BOOK BEHIND THE PODCAST | "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 isn't a poetic suggestion — it's a promise. But many believers quietly assume it doesn't really work, or it's not really possible here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight — not emotional hype, not religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Delight in God isn't a mood to manufacture; it's a relationship to receive.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how communion with God reshapes suffering, quiets restless striving, and anchors your identity in something unshakable.Delighting in God isn't sentimental optimism. It's deeply rooted in Christ, Jesus.It's the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own heart.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JKind words from Jennifer Rothschild, Bible teacher, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Founder, Fresh Grounded Faith: “Stephanie helps us awaken to and experience true delight. It is a rich mix of God's delight in you and your delight in him. This is the life you were made for, the life your soul deeply longs for. So, the table is set. Pull up a chair and let your heart sit alongside Stephanie. As your delight in God wakes up and becomes fully realized, you'll find a satisfaction in Christ that makes you want more and more.”Kind words from Amanda Jenkins, Lead creator of THE CHOSEN's literary content: "I have yet to meet another person quite as eager to intimately know Jesus as Stephanie is. Her enthusiasm for the beauty found inside a thriving relationship with her Savior is downright contagious. Indeed, Stephanie's joy and faith and commitment to growth—along with her love for really good food!—will implant themselves in the hearts of readers. Lucky readers."Kind words from Os Guinness, Theologian, Social critic, Author, The Call:  "Stephanie addresses one of the greatest needs of Christians today. Knowing God is not knowing about God, but knowing Him genuinely and with desire and delight. She does so practically and helpfully, and in a style that sparkles with a verve and joy that is distinctively French."Kind words from Pippa Gumbel, Pioneer, The Alpha Course; Author, The Bible in one year with husband Nicky: "Stephanie's love of God is inspiring and infectious. Her book is an invitation to share in that delight and to come to know God in new and wonderful ways."More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

In this heartfelt episode of Teach Us to Pray, Fr. Joseph Abraham, C.Ss.R., explores simple, transformative ways to enrich your spiritual life using the power of Scripture. Whether you are repeating the name of Jesus, praying with the innocence of a child, or finding peace in the silence, this guide offers practical steps to move beyond rigid formulas and cultivate a genuine, living dialogue with the Divine.

Rabbi Saadia Gaon's sefer Emunot V'Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rabbi Daniel Korobkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those who came after him.For the original course page please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://webyeshiva.org/course/emunot-vdeot-the-first-book-of-jewish-philosophy/

Why did God give believers the gift of speaking in tongues?Concerning Tongues: The Promise of the Father and the Power of the Saints by Curry R. Blake is an extensive biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, spiritual prayer, interpretation, intercession, and Spirit-filled Christian living.Speaking in tongues remains one of the most discussed and debated spiritual gifts within Christianity. Some believers regard it as an essential part of Spirit-filled life. Others question its purpose, its proper use, or whether it continues today.In this audiobook, Curry R. Blake presents his biblical understanding of the subject through Scripture, practical teaching, historical examples, personal testimonies, and ministry experience.The teaching explores:• The promise of the Father• The baptism of the Holy Spirit• Speaking in other tongues• Tongues as a sign• Direct prayer and communication with God• Tongues for personal edification• Tongues as spiritual rest and refreshing• Tongues and faith• Tongues and interpretation• Tongues in corporate worship• Tongues and intercession• Praying when you do not know what to pray• Groaning and travailing in prayer• Tongues of men and angels• Diversities and different kinds of tongues• Developing a consistent spiritual prayer life• Practical application of spiritual giftsThe audiobook distinguishes between private prayer in tongues and the public use of tongues within a church gathering.Private prayer is examined in connection with worship, spiritual strengthening, edification, and intercession.Public tongues are considered alongside biblical instructions concerning interpretation, order, and the edification of the gathered Church.Scriptural passages examined include Luke 11, John 7, John 14–16, Acts 1–2, Mark 16, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 2, 1 Corinthians 12–14, Isaiah 28, and Jude 20.A central emphasis of this teaching is that the Word and the Spirit should operate together. Biblical teaching without spiritual life can become dry, while spiritual activity without scriptural foundation can move into confusion and excess.This audiobook is designed for believers seeking a deeper prayer life, Christians studying spiritual gifts, pastors, prayer groups, intercessors, Bible-study fellowships, Pentecostal and Charismatic believers, and anyone sincerely examining the biblical teaching on tongues.Speaking in tongues remains a subject on which Christian traditions disagree. This audiobook presents Curry R. Blake's interpretation and ministry perspective. Listeners are encouraged to study the Scriptures prayerfully and examine all teaching in the light of God's Word.GET THE EBOOKGoogle Play Bookshttps://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=fUvaEQAAQBAJOtakada Christian Bookshophttps://shop.otakada.org/product/concerning-tongues-the-promise-of-the-father-and-the-power-of-the-saints-by-curry-r-blake/Continue your discipleship journey:https://movement.otakada.orghttps://www.otakada.orgThe promise is of the Father.The power is of the Holy Spirit.The responsibility belongs to the saints.Concerning Tongues Curry R Blake; Curry Blake audiobook; speaking in tongues explained; biblical teaching on speaking in tongues; baptism of the Holy Spirit; baptism in the Holy Ghost; praying in tongues benefits; prayer in the Spirit; how to speak in tongues; diversities of tongues; tongues and interpretation; tongues for personal edification; spiritual gifts Christian teaching; Holy Spirit Christian audiobook; Romans 8 intercession; Jude 20 praying in the Holy Ghost; 1 Corinthians 12 spiritual gifts; 1 Corinthians 14 tongues; Pentecostal audiobook; Charismatic Christian teaching; Spirit filled Christian life; promise of the Father; power of the saints #SpeakingInTongues#CurryBlake#ChristianAudiobook#HolySpirit#PrayingInTongues#BaptismOfTheHolySpirit#SpiritualGifts#PrayerInTheSpirit#Pentecost#BookOfActs

Why did God give believers the gift of speaking in tongues?Concerning Tongues: The Promise of the Father and the Power of the Saints by Curry R. Blake is an extensive biblical teaching on the Holy Spirit, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, spiritual prayer, interpretation, intercession, and Spirit-filled Christian living.Speaking in tongues remains one of the most discussed and debated spiritual gifts within Christianity. Some believers regard it as an essential part of Spirit-filled life. Others question its purpose, its proper use, or whether it continues today.In this audiobook, Curry R. Blake presents his biblical understanding of the subject through Scripture, practical teaching, historical examples, personal testimonies, and ministry experience.The teaching explores:• The promise of the Father• The baptism of the Holy Spirit• Speaking in other tongues• Tongues as a sign• Direct prayer and communication with God• Tongues for personal edification• Tongues as spiritual rest and refreshing• Tongues and faith• Tongues and interpretation• Tongues in corporate worship• Tongues and intercession• Praying when you do not know what to pray• Groaning and travailing in prayer• Tongues of men and angels• Diversities and different kinds of tongues• Developing a consistent spiritual prayer life• Practical application of spiritual giftsThe audiobook distinguishes between private prayer in tongues and the public use of tongues within a church gathering.Private prayer is examined in connection with worship, spiritual strengthening, edification, and intercession.Public tongues are considered alongside biblical instructions concerning interpretation, order, and the edification of the gathered Church.Scriptural passages examined include Luke 11, John 7, John 14–16, Acts 1–2, Mark 16, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 2, 1 Corinthians 12–14, Isaiah 28, and Jude 20.A central emphasis of this teaching is that the Word and the Spirit should operate together. Biblical teaching without spiritual life can become dry, while spiritual activity without scriptural foundation can move into confusion and excess.This audiobook is designed for believers seeking a deeper prayer life, Christians studying spiritual gifts, pastors, prayer groups, intercessors, Bible-study fellowships, Pentecostal and Charismatic believers, and anyone sincerely examining the biblical teaching on tongues.Speaking in tongues remains a subject on which Christian traditions disagree. This audiobook presents Curry R. Blake's interpretation and ministry perspective. Listeners are encouraged to study the Scriptures prayerfully and examine all teaching in the light of God's Word.GET THE EBOOKGoogle Play Bookshttps://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=fUvaEQAAQBAJOtakada Christian Bookshophttps://shop.otakada.org/product/concerning-tongues-the-promise-of-the-father-and-the-power-of-the-saints-by-curry-r-blake/Continue your discipleship journey:https://movement.otakada.orghttps://www.otakada.orgThe promise is of the Father.The power is of the Holy Spirit.The responsibility belongs to the saints.Concerning Tongues Curry R Blake; Curry Blake audiobook; speaking in tongues explained; biblical teaching on speaking in tongues; baptism of the Holy Spirit; baptism in the Holy Ghost; praying in tongues benefits; prayer in the Spirit; how to speak in tongues; diversities of tongues; tongues and interpretation; tongues for personal edification; spiritual gifts Christian teaching; Holy Spirit Christian audiobook; Romans 8 intercession; Jude 20 praying in the Holy Ghost; 1 Corinthians 12 spiritual gifts; 1 Corinthians 14 tongues; Pentecostal audiobook; Charismatic Christian teaching; Spirit filled Christian life; promise of the Father; power of the saints #SpeakingInTongues#CurryBlake#ChristianAudiobook#HolySpirit#PrayingInTongues#BaptismOfTheHolySpirit#SpiritualGifts#PrayerInTheSpirit#Pentecost#BookOfActs

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!Today:Perhaps you should sit down.In a Kingdom Culture Conversation that you will not soon forget, in today's episode we meet pastor and author Dean Davis.  Dean has innumerable qualifications for ministry, is well educated, has served the Lord faithfully for decades, and is a profoundly avid student of scripture.  And it is that study of scripture, followed by years of scientific research, that have led him to a remarkable conclusion.Dean Davis believes that the Earth is the center of the universe.The heliocentric model — the idea that the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun — gradually became the dominant scientific view between the 1500s and late 1600s.  But, today, you will meet a credibly incredible individual who holds to the opposite:  the geocentric model.  And, in what will be a two-part episode, Dean will present what he holds to be both the scriptural and scientific justification for his position.And, this is the part where you might want to sit down.What you will hear him say today and tomorrow makes a lot of sense.To learn more about Dean Davis' ministry, Come Let Us Reason, please follow this link.To read Dean's testimony and about his call to ministry, please click here.Dean's case for a Young Earth can be found here.His exploration and explanation of what he believes is scriptural cosmology can be found here.Background:In the summer of 2016, the annual Crusaders Charge into Summer Reading campaign introduced us to Russ Miller, a storied and established Biblical creationist who lives, believe it or not, off-the-grid in a crater in northern Arizona.  If that were not crazy enough, during that summer, Miller introduced us to his book, "The Cost", and he made two audacious claims.First, Russ Miller claimed that the universe and all of creation was established by God in six 24-hour days, less than 10,000 years ago.  He claimed he had scientific and scriptural evidence to back up his claims.Second, Miller claimed that if our nation continued to deny God the creator and the concept of "Imago Dei" -- that we are created in the image and likeness of God, on purpose, and for a purpose -- our culture would go into a freefall, losing all concept of right and wrong, falling into chaos and disorder.Now, ten years later, Russ Miller is back and his warnings and worries have exploded into reality.  Our country and our culture are mired in confusion about truth, gender, marriage, race, identity, spirituality, and more.We are paying what Miller called "The Cost" of losing track of who we are and whose we are.This summer, we're going deep into creationism.  We are going to spend time with audacious individuals who believe in Young Earth, Old Earth, Theistic Evolution, Geocentricity, and, yes, a Flat Earth.  Our journey will be anchored in God's word as we enjoy some pretty amazing conversations. "Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created by Northwest Christian School in Phoenix, Arizona.For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

What kind of father does a boy need? In an upbeat recorded message, the late Steve Farrar encourages men to invest time and energy into the lives of their sons, in spite of the fact that our culture emphasizes the importance of a man’s career. Steve reminds men that God wants them to love His Word deeply and teach Scriptural truths to their children and grandchildren. Receive a copy of Point Man and an audio download of "Being There For Your Son" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Click below to leave a message for Jim Daly! By leaving a voicemail, you agree that Focus on the Family may choose to air it on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

In the last episode, we studied the findings from a variety of tests that were done on the Shroud of Turin to determine its authenticity. Now today, we challenge it against the most important source, the Word of God. If it does not line up with the Bible, then we know it can not be accurate. And it would appear upon first look of the accounts of the burial of Jesus that there is indeed an error between the four Gospels. But let's see what the original language has to say. Tune in to find out if there is indeed an error or if the evidence still stands that this could just possibly be the authentic burial cloth of Jesus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

What kind of father does a boy need? In an upbeat recorded message, the late Steve Farrar encourages men to invest time and energy into the lives of their sons, in spite of the fact that our culture emphasizes the importance of a man’s career. Steve reminds men that God wants them to love His Word deeply and teach Scriptural truths to their children and grandchildren. Receive a copy of Point Man and an audio download of "Being There For Your Son" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Click below to leave a message for Jim Daly! By leaving a voicemail, you agree that Focus on the Family may choose to air it on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Mark 11:1-11 Big Idea: Jesus is to be received as the King who saves His people and searches our worship. 1. The King Arrives: Welcome Him – v.1-6Application 1: Will you Welcome His Welcome in the Words that you say and in the Ways that you obey? 2. The King is Praised: Worship Him – v.7-10Application 2: Worship of God's People should be Sacrificial and Scriptural. 3. The King Examines: Warrant Him – v.11Application 3: If Jesus came to inspect the Places of your Worship, what would He find?

June 10, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class In this episode Landon Bryant delivers a focused lecture on John the Baptist, tracing his identity, ministry, and theological significance through Old and New Testament texts. Beginning with Malachi's prophecy and Isaiah's "voice crying in the wilderness," the talk situates the Jewish expectation of Elijah's return and explains how the Gospels interpret John as the one who comes in Elijah's spirit and mission. The episode examines key New Testament scenes: John's bold proclamations ("Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," "Behold the Lamb of God"), the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13–17), and John's candid humility ("I am not worthy," "He must increase, I must decrease"). Bryant also walks through John 1 and Matthew 11 to show how Scripture answers questions about John's identity and how Jesus evaluates him—calling John the greatest born of women yet noting that the least in the kingdom is greater. Listeners will hear a close look at Jesus' response to John's disciples in prison, where Jesus points to miraculous signs (the blind see, the lame walk, the deaf hear, lepers cleansed, the dead raised, and the good news preached to the poor) as evidence that the long-awaited divine work is happening. The talk contrasts John and Elijah—similar in appearance, location, and call to repentance—while highlighting differences: John performs no miracles, baptizes with water, and uniquely announces the coming baptism of the Spirit. Key takeaways include practical implications for Christian ministry: emulate John's single-minded mission to point others to Christ, embrace humility, and recognize the greater revelation and responsibility believers have after the resurrection. The episode emphasizes that imperfect people are still usable by God, that proclamation remains central ("Behold the Lamb of God"), and that believers should orient their lives around the motto "He must increase; I must decrease." Scriptural references discussed include Malachi 4, Isaiah 40, Matthew 3–4, Matthew 11, John 1–3, Luke 3–4, and passages from the prophets and Kings.   Duration 40:28

June 14, 2026 - Sunday PM Sermon   This episode opens with announcements about the church's monthly song service. Neal references Miller's reading from Isaiah 62 and links the gathering to an old-fashioned hymn-singing tradition as well as a 21st-century request process. The main message examines what it means to be called a "Christian" in the New Testament (Acts and 1 Peter), noting the title is rare in Scripture but rich in meaning: a disciple who is taught, someone to be persuaded toward faith, and one who may suffer for that name. The speaker names biblical examples (Ananias, Paul, Barnabas, and scenes from Acts) to illustrate how new believers in the early church experienced joy and transformation. The sermon then gives five core reasons the Christian life is described as the greatest life: (1) sins are forgiven through Christ; (2) joy that does not depend on sinful pleasure; (3) a deeper, God-given purpose lived out in the church; (4) temporal problems that do not have permanent hold over the believer; and (5) a secure eternal future beyond this life. Scriptural support is cited throughout, including Romans, Ephesians, 1 Peter, Philippians, and other passages. The speaker contrasts Christian hope with cultural alternatives — evolution, humanism, materialism, and Epicureanism — arguing that those worldviews leave people aimless, while the gospel gives lasting meaning, joy, and forgiveness. Personal and contemporary illustrations are used, including references to missions (Hyrum and Brittany's trip to Nigeria) and local baptisms that mirror the joy recorded in Acts. Practical challenges are addressed: the need for ongoing teaching and discipleship for those who say they are Christian but lack instruction, the process of persuasion and questioning for new converts, and the reality that faith sometimes costs relationships or comfort. Yet the repeated encouragement is that faith brings real, durable blessings. The episode closes with an invitation: whether you are a faithful Christian encouraged to live confidently (but humbly) in a skeptical world, someone who needs restoration after turning away, or a listener considering faith for the first time, you are urged to respond in obedience to the gospel and to come forward if moved during the closing singing.   Duration 29:55

In this video I sit down and review the Backrooms from a Christian perspective. This was by far one of the most interesting and gripping movies I have ever seen. I discuss three topics: (1) the quality of the film, (2) the actual meaning of the film, and (3) the meaning of the film from a Christian perspective (a sort of "Backrooms biblical analysis"). This film illustrates Scriptural types and countertypes with bizarre accuracy. I was blown away at how many sort of newly established cultural anchors there are in the film that can be utilized to paint a picture of Hell, the human experience of being without God, and the freedom found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Essentially, the Backrooms is a picture of Hell, and all those who are lost and dead in their sins are in the Backrooms, and we need to be rescued from that darkness. Should Christians watch Backrooms? Should Christians watch horror movies for that matter? I think it depends on the movie. The only thing really bad about this movie was thankfully only the language. But the picture that it paints concerning Hell I think is a very helpful allegory for Christians to be aware of and to utilize in this cultural moment.#backrooms #moviereview #christian #analoghorror #christianyoutube -------------------------------LINKS--------------------------------Science Faith & Reasoning podcast link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Coffee with John Calvin Podcast link (An SFR+ Production hosted by Daniel Faucett) https://open.spotify.com/show/5UWb8Sa... Learning the Fundaments (An SFR+ Production hosted by Shepard Merritt): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof... ----------------------------CONNECT-----------------------------https://www.scifr.com Instagram:   / sciencefaithandreasoning   X:   / sfrdaily  

Are all your beliefs equally important? If not, how do you rank them? By what standard do you say, “This belief matters” and “This one is less important”? My guest today is Michael Hughes who has been working on these very questions. He’s written a couple of papers addressing levels of evidence. In his more recent work, he’s enumerated a nine-level rating system by which you can judge a belief. At the top of it is “Level 1: beliefs that are essential to salvation” then comes “Level 2: practices that are related to salvation” then “Level 3: beliefs that are undoubtedly true,” then those that are probably true, then those that are possibly true, and so on. As we move down the levels we move from more importance to less. This is a fascinating and fresh approach to ranking beliefs and practices based on biblical confidence. Are they explicitly taught in Scripture? Are they merely implied? Are there many difficult texts or only a few? You get the picture. After Hughes explains his rating system, I pepper him with questions, including gay marriage, marijuana use, Torah observance, and wine vs. juice at communion. For each, he explains how he would approach the belief or practice from a “levels of evidence” perspective. (See below for brief explanations of all nine levels of evidence.)   Listen on Spotify   Listen on Apple Podcasts —— Links —— Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Facebook group, follow on X @RestitutioSF or Instagram @Sean.P.Finnegan or Threads @sean.p.finnegan Leave a 90 second voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play it out on the air Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here Get Finnegan’s book, Kingdom Journey to learn about God’s kingdom coming on earth as well as the story of how Christianity lost this pearl of great price. Get the transcript of this episode Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. —— Notes —— Level 1: Beliefs that are Essential to Salvation Beliefs and practices which the New Testament explicitly teaches as essential for salvation have the highest degree of certainty and importance, and are confidently emphasised by the church. Anyone who believes these is a Christian and eligible for membership in the church. Anyone who doesn't believe them is not regarded as a Christian. Level 2: Practices that are Related to Salvation Beliefs and practices which the New Testament identifies as related to salvation but does not identify as fundamental. These have a high degree of importance and are confidently emphasised by the church. Anyone who is a Christian should not reject them. Level 3: Beliefs that are Undoubtedly True Beliefs that the Bible teaches unambiguously, but which are not specifically identified as essential for salvation. These beliefs are beyond reasonable doubt, having a high level of evidence that they are true. The church speaks of them often and with conviction. Anyone who is a Christian should not reject them. Level 4: Beliefs that are Probably True These beliefs are clearly taught in most but not all Scriptural passages on a particular topic. They are likely to be true on the balance of probabilities but not beyond reasonable doubt, because the evidence is not unanimous. The church with humility and honesty encourages people to hold these beliefs. It may be important for people in positions of leadership to hold these beliefs. Level 5: Beliefs that are Possibly True Beliefs are supported by a minority of passages which provide some grounds for people to hold these beliefs. These beliefs are less likely to be true on the balance of probabilities, because the evidence for an opposing belief is stronger. The church does not teach these beliefs but welcomes as Christians those who hold them. Level 6: Beliefs that are constructed There is no New Testament passage that clearly or directly teaches this belief. The only scriptural evidence comes from multiple passages that need to be combined in a particular way, which means that the level of evidence to support these beliefs is low. The church does not teach these beliefs but may encourage people who believe them to focus on beliefs that are directly taught in Scripture. Level 7: Speculation These beliefs have little or no Scriptural support either for or against. This includes beliefs that come from outside of Scripture, beliefs on which the Bible is silent, and beliefs that are not clearly taught in any passage. The church does not teach these beliefs and may encourage people who believe them to focus on the beliefs that are truly fundamental, undoubtedly true or strongly supported by Scripture. Level 8: Beliefs that are Undoubtedly False These are beliefs that directly contradict unambiguous Bible teachings. The church should strongly oppose these beliefs with a high level of confidence because the evidence is unanimous that they are unscriptural beyond reasonable doubt. If the church becomes aware that someone holds any of these undoubtedly false beliefs, the church needs to provide the opportunity to discuss with them the unanimous Scriptural evidence against these beliefs. Those people then need to reject these beliefs and embrace the clear teaching of the Bible. Level 9: Beliefs that are Fatally Opposed to Christian Teachings These beliefs either: – directly contradict essential Scriptural teachings, or – are specifically identified by Scripture as being fatally opposed to Christian beliefs and practices. The church should strongly oppose these beliefs with the highest degree of confidence and be prepared to present the Scriptural evidence to people who hold them. People who hold one or more of these beliefs are not regarded as Christian and are not eligible to be members of the church.

What's it like to know me? Donna Amidon challenges you to ask yourself this simple, but important question as she shares Scriptural wisdom about how to win today with compassion and kindness.  As a special thank you for your support, we look forward to sending you a copy of An Unshakeable Foundation by Pastor Bryan Clark. This timely resource will encourage and strengthen your faith for the days ahead. As America celebrates 250 years of history, it's a good time to consider the foundations that truly last. In An Unshakable Foundation: Ancient Wisdom to Help You Stand Firm in Your Faith, Pastor Bryan Clark—author, Bible teacher, and co-host of the Talk'n Truth podcast with Larry the Cable Guy—takes readers back to the opening chapters of Genesis to discover timeless truths about God. Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ. *Available only to residents of the US.

Gatekeepers everywhere. If they're not “Big Hollywood” trying to fence out Christian creators, they're natural barriers like lack of resources. Then along comes the siren call of generative AI. It is said these tools can boost creators' art powers and help them dodge burly guards at the gates! Of course, these programs also generate quite a ruckus. But apart from disputes over job changes and environmental impacts lies one greater question for us fans—can all these cool tools actually help Christian storytellers make amazing new works that change our world? Episode sponsors Twist of Time by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Author Update from Author Media Iffy Eats Monsters for Breakfast by Bryan Timothy Mitchell Mission update New at Lorehaven: new reviews of The Donor and more Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild 1. Yes, if we use gen-AI as tools, not minds. Stephen is first to admit some hatred of AI has grown very foolish. Undoubtedly these may include absurdist political activisms. You may have facts/opinions about data centers and water use. And you may want to “beat China,” or else not care about that. But some of us at Lorehaven never first relied on those arguments. If you marry that “spirit of age,” pro– or anti-AI, you'll be widowed. Instead we asked about the biblical purposes of humans and art. So all we say here needs to be the Scriptural steel-man version. What if tech lords did make AI cheaper? Built in space? Won big? Your support/opposition to any tool should remain the exact same. Stephen prefers one guiding idea: use AI as a “tool,” not “mind.” “…Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can’t see where it keeps its brain?” —Arthur Weasley in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling 2. Maybe, with biblical human safeguards. In this case, biblical reason supports mastery over tools, not verse. This isn't just about AI or any technology, but universal to creation. Mankind can abuse anything as an idol or use it for God's glory. AI is a special case when it is generative, “making” “new” “art.” Creators have different opinions on how/whether to use this. Stephen does refuse to use generative AI in basically all respects. Nothing he writes, at any stage of the process, is AI-generated. However, he will use AI programs as tools for research/tutoring. These programs excel at gathering/repeating public information. When it's “scraped” from free sources, that seems more ethical. Researchers, however, should know to cite primary sources. Creators can do that may aim closer for biblically ideal creativity. But if creators refuse, and “outsource” their own minds to tools? Well, they'll get lost in the slop and will reach creative dead ends. 3. No, if we rank ourselves over fan interests. A few activists seem overly bullish on using AI as substitute-minds. They're the opposite to reflexive (and short-sighted) AI haters. Some even call loudly for Christian-made art, quick, easy, good(?). This seems a strange cope, short-sighted, and reality-challenged. The cope: some creatives have not made it far past previous gates. They do seem to think mechanical tools will solve human problems. Short-sighted: Christians do already use AI to generate “artworks.” Example: Jon Erwin with House of David season 2 and Old Stories. Yet we don’t hear much about these. That may tell us something. Reality-challenged: this is where Stephen may end the debate. Clear aside all talk of ethics, gatekeepers, policies, impacts. Four simple words blow up gen-AI optimism: Thanks, I hate it. That's all you need to end all this hoopla about gen-AI revolutions. If the people don't want it, they don't want it. And that's that. Right now, people don't want it. How do we know? We asked AI. Stephen queried three AI programs with this question: Apart from the debates over cost, environmental impact, economy shifts, and all the politics, especially among leaders in big tech and government … what could we say is the public’s general *impression* in response to AI-generated images, movies, music, and other artworks? Is the public’s stated response good, mixed, or negative? Any particular trend-lines to note? Response from ChatGPT (excerpt, more optimistic): Public sentiment is neither uniformly positive nor uniformly negative — it skews positive for convenience, novelty, and clear utility, but is strongly negative or cautious when authenticity, creator rights, trust, or deception are at stake. Response from Gemini (excerpt, mixed-negative) If you strip away the high-level policy debates and economic anxiety, the general public's stated response to AI-generated art—images, music, movies, and literature—is highly mixed, but leaning increasingly negative and protective of human creativity. While people love playing with the tools as novelties, the moment they switch from being creators to consumers, a distinct psychological shift occurs. Data from major public opinion studies (like Pew Research, Stanford HAI, and various consumer tracking surveys) highlight several fascinating, counterintuitive trend-lines regarding how the public perceives AI art. (bold emphasis in original) Response from Grok (excerpt, mixed-negative) Mixed, with a lean toward negative or skeptical once people know something is AI-generated—particularly for standalone or fully AI-created works—though curiosity and practical utility exist. Public impressions are nuanced: many appreciate the technology as a tool or for novelty/entertainment, but there’s consistent preference for human-created art, emotional depth tied to human experience, and transparency. Pure AI outputs often face backlash as “slop,” lacking authenticity. (bold emphasis in original) If even AI programs reflect this skepticism, that's big. Even an AI skeptic like Stephen sees its use in aggregate “polls.” Anyone claiming optimism about AI is logically bound to hear this. Apart from AI is anecdotal evidence. Few fans want gen-AI stuff. Right now, fans are praising films with practical, human-made art. They like the indie-horror movies and Project Hail Mary, no AI. And they love the new Spider-Man trailer with suits and shadows! Some makers boast AI will save time and bypass the big gates. But if fans don't like that “slop,” the maker simply indulges himself. That's fine for personal enjoyment but not for real service to others. We've already seen this with bad Christian human-made stories. If we're practical, why we intentionally clash with the market? Even if fans want to make AI slop, they do not want others’ AI slop. And if we're idealistic, why make inhuman slop for human souls? We lose all high ground at claiming to be more virtuous and godly. We would lose all the how-it's-made stories behind the stories. Remember that whole AI-generated-actress thing? Flash in a pan. But people love the deeply human Tom Holland (who's wise on AI!). Not only that, we'll be wildly and foolishly off documented trends. There may be a place for gen-AI content, in memes or political ads. In other words, this stuff is disposable “art.” Yet it will not last. If we want to save today's culture, gen-AI is certainly no savior. And if we want to grow and train others, AI could become a villain. Com station Top question for listeners As a fan, how do you feel when you learn any “art” is generated? The Adaptation Stationmaster replied to episode 317: It's actually pretty rare for me to mourn when a good TV show ends. I feel like too many of them go on too long past their peak because they're popular. It's kind of nice to see them decide to go out on a high note instead. One Guild hero (and his wife) grieve over Star Wars: My wife and I had just seen the second third Star Wars sequel. I didn’t like it, but she was devastated. Star Wars wasn’t just a story she appreciated. It was part of the tapestry of her life, woven into some of her best memories. She had put so much of her time and love into that galaxy far, far away, and in that moment it felt like it was broken beyond repair, forever. Her restoration started with the books. Star Wars has one of the widest bodies of expanded universe lore, so even she could find something new to dig into. … It’s an odd place. In one sense, the universe is still destroyed. Star Wars has lost its place at the top of the pop culture pyramid, and may not ever take that place again. Through that, it might lack the largesse that allowed it become such an expansive universe in the first place. But, her place still existed. I think that’s where many of us will find ourselves in the coming days: wishing for the grand galaxies of yesterday, but finding only little pockets of warmth among the stars. Next on Fantastical Truth We're recording this episode before Realm Makers! So once we return, we'll have a better idea of what topics to cover. But in general, we can say that we're pleased to have met or re-met so many Lorehaven fans at that expo. Lord willing, we'll see you again in St. Louis next summer!

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June 7, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class   This episode is a recorded Bible class examining Acts chapter 1 and the kinds of challenges the church has always faced. Hiram and co-teacher Neal introduce the quarter-long study through the Book of Acts, framing the series around enduring struggles—division, false doctrine, societal pressure, leadership failure—and the ways the early church overcame them. The class includes interactive participation from attendees who ask questions and offer reflections, producing a practical, conversational tone. The discussion outlines a threefold purpose for studying Acts: to relieve believers by showing they are not the first to face hardship, to remind them to seek divine solutions in Scripture, and to resolve them to persevere. The instructor emphasizes the two sides of the church (God's perfect, divine side and humanity's imperfect side) plus the opposition of the world and connects Acts to Luke's gospel and the triune work of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Acts 1 is explored for three main challenges: the challenge of waiting (especially for the promised Holy Spirit), the challenge of living and working in Jesus' physical absence while awaiting his return, and the challenge of replacing fallen leaders (the story of Judas and the selection of Matthias). Scriptural cross-references—Luke, John's teaching about the Spirit, Acts 2, Psalms, and New Testament pastoral instruction—are used to explain why the apostles had to wait, what the Spirit would provide (power, remembrance of Jesus' teaching, gifts to confirm the message), and how the church should respond. Practical takeaways include what to do while waiting (devoted prayer and active preparation), the difference between passive waiting and biblically robust waiting, how to avoid the "church-hunter" mentality, and the importance of humility: recognizing personal shortcomings, relying on God, and continuing faithful service whether or not one is chosen for formal leadership. The class also touches on contemporary pressures (including a brief mention of modern challenges like AI) and how the same divine resources apply today. Listeners can expect a warm, instructional session with Scripture readings, group interaction, pastoral application, and clear next steps for the quarter: further chapter-by-chapter teaching through Acts, encouragement to seek the Spirit's power in daily life, and a call to perseverance—be relieved, be reminded, and be resolved to press on in the work of the kingdom until Christ returns.   Duration 43:34

Sermon Notes: Activating Dominion Through Signs and Tokens Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa Main Scripture: Genesis 1:26–29 Core Theme: Activating the believer's absolute dominion on earth by engineering supernatural encounters and deploying legal, prophetic signs and tokens. 1. The Core Mystery: The Power of Supernatural Encounters A believer's life is fundamentally defined and limited by the depth of their encounters. The Engine of Manifestation: Every major dynamic testimony, breakthrough, or global impact linked to any servant of God is a direct product of an encounter. You cannot walk in a high dimension of spiritual authority without it. Definition of an Encounter: A supernatural visitation where a mortal intersects with divinity, leading to an exchange of something divine. Once this occur, a person is fundamentally altered forever. Specific vs. General Blessings: There are general blessings that God blankets over everyone—such as the sun shining and rain falling on both the righteous and the wicked. However, specific manifestations of grace, authority, and prosperity only follow individuals who have established specific encounters with God. 2. Structural Examples of Encounter-Driven Ministry I. The Sign of Supernatural Power (Apostle Joshua Selman) Apostle Joshua Selman operates under a peculiar manifestation of the Holy Ghost. While preaching, deep screaming, deliverances, and people collapsing under raw power take place automatically. This operation isn't regular or normal, it tracks back to a specific encounter where the Lord promised him a specific sign that would follow his preaching globally, whether in the UK, Ghana, Nigeria, or America. II. The Sign of Financial Miracles  While waiting on the Lord on a mission trip in a hotel room, he had an encounter with an angel of the Lord. The end product of that visitation was a raw anointing for prosperity given to make God's people wealthy. Consequently, a strange sign follows his ministry where dynamic, instant financial miracles and digital mobile alerts ("momo" miracles) consistently manifest live. 3. The Structural Discovery of Human Divinity Man as a Corporate Community: When God said, "Let us make man in our image..." He was speaking within Himself as a community (Father, Son, and Holy Ghost). Similarly, man as an individual is a structured spiritual community. The Power of Meditation: Because man is built as an internal community, a believer can enter a "council session" with themselves through deep meditation. As you think and speak internally, deep divine answers surface because of the inherent nature of divinity operating within you. The Command Over Worry: When Jesus commanded, "Do not worry," He wasn't just offering emotional encouragement; He was laying down a heavy divine principle. Worry acts as a negative spiritual energy that invites structural damage (such as ulcers, bitterness, and heart failures), whereas walking in divine authority directly alters the length of your days and your reality. 4. The Creation Blueprint of Dominion Genesis 1:26 "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.'" Dominion as Man's Primary Purpose: Humanity has no true scriptural purpose on earth outside of exercising absolute dominion. God created man specifically to serve as a dominating force to run and police this material earthly realm. The Scope of Dominion: The legal right of control spans across the sea (fish), the air (birds), and the physical landscape (cattle and creepers). Before the fall, everything in creation moved instantly at man's command. Science and Scripture: Science does not correct or challenge the Bible; science merely discovers and catalogs the complex laws that God's Word structurally locked into nature from the very beginning. 5. Prophetic Principles of Signs & Tokens The Law of First Mention: In biblical interpretation, the first place a doctrine or theme is explicitly introduced sets its foundational law. Dominion, covenants, seedtime and harvest, and marriage all find their core laws established permanently in Genesis. Why We Need Tokens: While dominion is legally yours, it is not a passive experience. There are spiritual forces that violently contest your environment. Therefore, God utilizes material tokens (physical mediums) to anchor, express, and legally enforce invisible spiritual power. Scriptural and Modern Manifestations of Tokens: The Circumcision Token: When God sought out to kill Moses, his wife Zipporah cut off the foreskin of her son and touched Moses' feet with the blood. This physical token immediately intercepted the death sentence because of the covenant voice it carried. Handkerchiefs, Aprons, and Shadows: In the New Testament, physical materials like handkerchiefs or even the simple extension of Peter's shadow carried real, transformational spiritual weight to heal the sick and drive out devils. The Token Over Real Estate: In a battle against land guards contesting a plot of land belonging to his sister, the Pastor prayed over, spoke to, and threw prophetic bottles of water across the landscape, decreeing legal dominion. Even though multiple aggressive attempts were made afterward by the land guards, a strange spiritual barrier completely frozen their capacity to interfere, allowing the construction to proceed in absolute peace. The Token of Healing Water: During a Micro Church service, bottles of water were blessed as a prophetic token. Two elderly grandmothers who had spent weeks incapacitated by severe, un-diagnosable illness and standard strokes drank this water as a prophetic medicine. The medium instantly broke the power of the affliction, granting them full, complete restoration. The Token of Academic Dominion (The Communion): A mother consistently administered Communion to her children as a token of divine intelligence, and they consistently topped their classes. When she casually paused the token for a term thinking it was just their natural sharpness, their positions instantly dropped. Resuming the token instantly restored their academic supremacy. 6. Practical Application & Action Steps Dominion requires you to actively use the weapons provided by the Holy Ghost to enforce your authority: Engage Your Mind and Creativity: Poverty is rarely a lack of opportunities; it is often a lack of divine creativity. Use the force of creativity to design structures, pitch ideas, and command wealth. Walk in Boldness: The righteous are as bold as a lion, and it is only the lion that secures the prey. Never negotiate or address your challenges from a position of fear or low estimation. Employ the Prophetic Token: Do not dismiss physical mediums (Anointing Oil, Communion, Prophetic Actions) as simple rituals. When mixed with faith, they carry a voice in the realm of the spirit that overrides the physical laws of men, alters environments, and locks down your victory.

(Acts 8:36-39) Baptism is an outward testimony of an inward change, but without faith, baptism is only ritual. Discover the three things that need to be "right" for believers who desire to take this important step of faith. (10149260623) Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

Teaching on the conscience is relatively sparse in Scripture. The topic occurs in only a few passages in Paul's letters so many Christians are either uninformed about the conscience or perhaps confused. How vital is it to the Christian life and what is Scripture's teaching on it? In a sermon dedicated entirely to key questions regarding the conscience, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones posits that the apostle Paul's teaching on the conscience is one of the most important subjects for the family of God. In his sermon on Romans 14:14–16 titled “Conscience,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones brings related passages on the conscience together in order to evaluate key terms and answer basic questions on the conscience. Drawing from Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 10, Dr. Lloyd-Jones analyzes the context of strong and weak Christians on matters of opinion. With regards to these indifferent matters, the conscience is ultimate. Christians are not to exercise their liberty in such a way that it comes under the condemnation of another believer's conscience. Disregarding another's conscience or one's own can have devastating results. As such, Dr. Lloyd-Jones looks in-depth at Scriptural teaching on a defiled and seared conscience. Finally, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones provides listeners with the two main functions of the conscience in the Christian life.

Teaching on the conscience is relatively sparse in Scripture. The topic occurs in only a few passages in Paul's letters so many Christians are either uninformed about the conscience or perhaps confused. How vital is it to the Christian life and what is Scripture's teaching on it? In a sermon dedicated entirely to key questions regarding the conscience, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones posits that the apostle Paul's teaching on the conscience is one of the most important subjects for the family of God. In his sermon on Romans 14:14–16 titled “Conscience,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones brings related passages on the conscience together in order to evaluate key terms and answer basic questions on the conscience. Drawing from Romans 14 and 1 Corinthians 10, Dr. Lloyd-Jones analyzes the context of strong and weak Christians on matters of opinion. With regards to these indifferent matters, the conscience is ultimate. Christians are not to exercise their liberty in such a way that it comes under the condemnation of another believer's conscience. Disregarding another's conscience or one's own can have devastating results. As such, Dr. Lloyd-Jones looks in-depth at Scriptural teaching on a defiled and seared conscience. Finally, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones provides listeners with the two main functions of the conscience in the Christian life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Just how good are those Radiocarbon dates? When reporting an exciting archaeological discovery, popular science magazines tell the reader, for example, that some man-made artifact is 40,000 years old. A few years ago it was common to find tolerance figures such as plus or minus 1500 years attached to these ages. These tolerance figures effectively leave an impression of objective precision in the mind of the reader. Those tolerance figures are seldom used today.The Radiocarbon method was developed in 1948 and at that time was believed to be the ultimate answer to the archaeologists dating problems. The method has not lived up to its promise and today it is distrusted by the scientific community unless backed up by a second dating method. To give one example, when scientists Carbon-dated a mammoth bone hide-scraper discovered in the Yukon it was evident that man and mammoth lived at the same time but it Carbon-dated at 25 to 32 thousand years old. However, this put man on the North American Continent about twenty thousand years before humans were supposed to have arrived here! Eventually, a second test method using a nuclear accelerator was used and this dated the same piece of bone at only two thousand years!This example is common and Bible-believing Christians should not be concerned that Carbon dated ages will in any way disprove the Bible.Exodus 20:11"For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it."Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Word through Whom we were created made flesh for our salvation. You are the beating heart of Scriptural truth. Help us to see that, for Your sake, all of Scripture is trustworthy.Ref: “Old Crow Bones and Radiocarbon Dating,” Creation Ex Nihilo. Image: Jacques Cinq-Mars at Blue Caves dig, Yukon, Ruth M. Gotthardt, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

In this episode, I review a conversation between Lila Rose and Adam Lane Smith on having a vision for your marriage and the forgotten christian virtue of hospitality as a scriptural command. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96HSQtdIg80To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe⁠

Teaching on the vision (revelation) of Isaiah regarding the faults of the people of GOD as it renders the LORD GOD's prophetic judgment towards them.  Scriptural reference: Isaiah 1:1-4

Our headmaster often uses this paradigm for the ideal Heights graduate: he's the kind of young man you'd want your daughter to marry. In a recent article for the Forum, Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti asked: in our current culture, how does a boy grow up to be the kind of man who desires that life? Delving into Church sources, both scriptural and magisterial, he has assembled the outline of a theology of masculinity. Responding to Pope St. John Paul II's description of the "feminine genius," Dr. Lanzilotti considers the prospect of a complementary "masculine genius," and what it means for our boys. Chapters: 3:09 A man you'd want your daughter to marry 4:18 A man who wants to marry 7:40 Naturally ordered toward fatherhood 8:58 Building a culture of marriage 16:21 Stories about vocation, fidelity 18:22 Teaching vocation, fidelity 23:00 Theology and human sexuality 26:06 The human heart responds to goodness 31:01 The masculine genius 35:34 Scriptural, papal guidance on human love 37:51 Witnessing to the goodness of life Links: The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset Love and Responsibility by John Paul II Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by John Paul II "The Jeweler's Shop" by John Paul II Redemptor Hominis, encyclical by Pope St. John Paul II, 1979 Familiaris Consortio, apostolic exhortation by Pope St. John Paul II, 1981 Deus Caritas Est, encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI, 2005 "Is There a Catholic Theology of Masculinity?" dissertation by Peter Holmes Also on the Forum: Made in the Image and Likeness: On Man and Masculinity featuring Bishop Erik Varden Worthy and Willing: Forming Boys Who Will Want to Marry by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti Educating Boys: Nature, Risk, and the Making of Men by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti The Magisterial Case for Single-Sex Education by Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti The Forum Faculty Podcast hosted by Tom Cox Featured Opportunities: Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)

In this sermon on Romans 14:1–6 titled “Sabbath and Special Days,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers that Paul is not addressing the importance of observation of the Sabbath since that has been established in Scripture for all time. He provides Scriptural support for this and offers up a question that has been discussed in Christian circles often since the early church: what day of the week is supposed to be set aside for the Sabbath – Saturday or Sunday? He references Biblical evidence for the day of the week that Christians used to meet on, as well as historical evidences from writings that are outside of Scripture. How do Christians today make the right choice about the day to meet? To answer this, Dr. Lloyd-Jones reminds that the early church would not have changed the day of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday arbitrarily— he argues that they must have received a revelation that it was good to change it. However, he also states that it is not an issue over which Christians should divide. He addresses extreme Sabbatarianism, a view that is very literal about how the Sabbath day should be observed, and provides helpful points to consider when thinking through it. In echoing Paul, he concluded that Christians are to be fully persuaded in their own mind from Scripture about which decision is correct.

Message regarding disclosure in the area of the prophetic should be centered on Christ Jesus vs. earthly things.  Scriptural reference: John 3:31-34

In this sermon on Romans 14:1–6 titled “Sabbath and Special Days,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers that Paul is not addressing the importance of observation of the Sabbath since that has been established in Scripture for all time. He provides Scriptural support for this and offers up a question that has been discussed in Christian circles often since the early church: what day of the week is supposed to be set aside for the Sabbath – Saturday or Sunday? He references Biblical evidence for the day of the week that Christians used to meet on, as well as historical evidences from writings that are outside of Scripture. How do Christians today make the right choice about the day to meet? To answer this, Dr. Lloyd-Jones reminds that the early church would not have changed the day of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday arbitrarily— he argues that they must have received a revelation that it was good to change it. However, he also states that it is not an issue over which Christians should divide. He addresses extreme Sabbatarianism, a view that is very literal about how the Sabbath day should be observed, and provides helpful points to consider when thinking through it. In echoing Paul, he concluded that Christians are to be fully persuaded in their own mind from Scripture about which decision is correct. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Hello and welcome to the Unedited podcast!   The goal of this podcast is to help you develop and enjoy the habit of daily Bible reading and prayer. It is through the Word of God and the presence of God that we GET TO KNOW God.   In today's episode, Meg reminds herself and listeners of the Scriptural principle of quiet and share an Unedited journal entry, "Be Still." Stillness and quiet are an underrated and underutilized tool and resource in our Christian lives, and in today's busy age, it is important that we intentionally carve out quiet time to sit with the Lord.  In this episode, Meg references a media panel, "Guarding Our Hearts & Home From a Media Driven World," hosted at Christian Life Church. Listen here!    If this episode blesses you, please consider share it or leave a review wherever you listen!   Meg's books, are available through Amazon and Pentecostal publishing house: 
  

In this sermon on Romans 14:1–6 titled “Sabbath and Special Days,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers that Paul is not addressing the importance of observation of the Sabbath since that has been established in Scripture for all time. He provides Scriptural support for this and offers up a question that has been discussed in Christian circles often since the early church: what day of the week is supposed to be set aside for the Sabbath – Saturday or Sunday? He references Biblical evidence for the day of the week that Christians used to meet on, as well as historical evidences from writings that are outside of Scripture. How do Christians today make the right choice about the day to meet? To answer this, Dr. Lloyd-Jones reminds that the early church would not have changed the day of the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday arbitrarily— he argues that they must have received a revelation that it was good to change it. However, he also states that it is not an issue over which Christians should divide. He addresses extreme Sabbatarianism, a view that is very literal about how the Sabbath day should be observed, and provides helpful points to consider when thinking through it. In echoing Paul, he concluded that Christians are to be fully persuaded in their own mind from Scripture about which decision is correct. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Host Jeff Shepherd explores the complex legacy of the Azusa Street Revival in this episode, beginning with powerful testimony from two people who, as children, received lasting healings — one from deafness and one from tuberculosis — that endured for seventy years. These testimonies anchor the program's repeated point: God still heals, even amid flawed movements and confused leadership. The episode traces historical roots leading to Azusa Street, profiling Frank W. Sanford and his commune at Shiloh, Charles Fox Parham and his Bethel school (including his teachings that tongues were the sole evidence of the Spirit and his emphasis on divine healing), and William Seymour, the Black preacher who became the central figure at Azusa Street in 1906. Shepard reviews both contemporary praise for Azusa's miracles and sharp criticisms from respected Bible teachers who described chaos, occult influences, and moral failures within and around the meetings. Key topics include eyewitness accounts of extraordinary phenomena and disorder at Azusa, comparisons to later movements such as the Toronto Blessing, and the author's contention that many of these manifestations resemble the Kundalini or serpent energy rather than healthy fruit of the Holy Spirit. Scriptural framing is applied using Deuteronomy 18:9–12 and 1 Corinthians 12: the program affirms that spiritual gifts like healing and miracles are real, but warns that signs and wonders without faithful Word ministry invite deception. Shepard emphasizes discernment: genuine moves of God can be infiltrated by counterfeit spirits, and believers must test everything by Scripture, adopt a Berean spirit, and hold fast to the person of Jesus. The episode balances testimony of authentic miracles with sober historical critique and practical application: search the Scriptures daily, know the real Jesus, and remain anchored in the unchanging Word to avoid being deceived. Listeners can expect history, firsthand testimony, doctrinal analysis, and pastoral exhortation on how to recognize true revival versus imitation, all delivered with a call to love God, love family, and make a godly difference in the community. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. ZPlease like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

Pastor Lance reminds us of the first responsibility in our church covenant: to preserve the unity of our church through personal examination, mutual submission, Scriptural confrontation, and beneficial conversation. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more messages and resources, including music and our summer VBS!

Kelsi interviews Pastor Brian W. Thomas about his latest book with 1517 Publishing, By Water and the Word: God's Gift of Baptism for You at the latest Northwest Arkansas HWSS conference. The book serves as a visual and written guide to the Lutheran view of baptism which Kelsi and Brian both argue lines up with the Scriptural view of baptism. Brian W. Thomas is the pastor of Grace Lutheran in San Diego, California. He frequently contributes to 1517 and has written several books, including Wittenberg vs. Geneva: A Biblical Bout in Seven Rounds on Doctrines that Divide and Clothed with Christ: A Biblical Style Guide for Sinners.Show Notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support 1517 Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Events Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Academy - Free Theological Education⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More from Kelsi:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsi Klembara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelsi on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelsi on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsi's Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠More from Brian: Purchase By Water and the Word

Message regarding understanding how divine chastisement (teaching, instruction, correction) is a necessity for us to be able to see  (experience) the LORD.  Scriptural reference:  Heb 12:6-14

What if the fastest way to improve your marriage had less to do with winning arguments and more to do with changing your mindset? In this conversation, Beth Bauss shares three powerful Scripture-based principles every man can apply right away: remember your spouse is not the enemy, be quick to listen and slow to speak, and choose humility over pride. With practical wisdom and a clear biblical foundation, this episode explores how one small shift in attitude can protect unity, calm conflict, and strengthen a marriage for the long run.

Vestiges of the Christian call to “love one's neighbor” can be found throughout Western culture. What has been lost, however, is the Scriptural understanding of love and a strong theological foundation to support the command. Without Scripture and theology, love of neighbor is either reduced to sentimentality or the gospel is denied. The seriousness of the latter is highlighted in this sermon on Romans 13:8–10 titled “Scriptural Love.” Modern teaching claims sinful people are able to fulfill this important command despite the fact that they have not experienced regeneration. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines both Scripture and culture, arguing that a biblical view of self and neighbor is necessary to understand Paul's words correctly. This also answers one of the fundamental questions Christians ask: what is the Christian relationship to the law? Be warned against the trap of mysticism with its emphasis on mere contemplation of love and also watch out for rigorism with its emphasis on the merely knowing the letter of the law. Rather than falling into mysticism or rigorism, Dr. Lloyd-Jones argues for both the letter and the spirit of the law. Listen closely as he argues for a balanced approach to the law and seeks to challenge contemporary views of love of the neighbor.

Have you ever had a dream of ministering to someone, somewhere, and it was so vivid that you felt like you were really there? Well, maybe you were!When the Holy Spirit asked Bruce Allen years ago, “Can a man be translated by faith,” they embarked on a journey together that changed his life forever and led to the founding of The School of the Supernatural—Translation by Faith. Since then, Bruce and Reshma have taught these schools of the supernatural all over the world. They encourage Believers to grow in their relationship with Jesus, in their discernment, and in their knowledge of the Word of God first. Then they equip and activate so Believers can co-operate with the Holy Spirit in supernatural ways with a Scriptural foundation to accomplish the purposes of God in these last days. They join the Busses to share deep insight, fresh revelation, and lots of testimonies of experiences they've had with God, as well as similar testimonies from many other people!This naturally supernatural life is available to you too! Global Outpouring will be hosting The School of the Supernatural—Translation by Faith, September 7-12, 2026. Join us to be equipped and activated to freely and confidently move with the Holy Spirit in whatever way He leads, knowing you have a firm Scriptural foundation to operate from. You won't want to miss this event! EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.orgWEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net Related Links:School of the Supernatural–Translation by Faith: September 7-12, 2026Still Waters International MissionsA Great Awakening MovieI Can Only Imagine 2 MoviePour Out Your Heart by Gwen Shaw (Book)Pour Out Your Heart by Gwen Shaw (PDF)Podcast Episode 313: “Miracle Outpourings!” with Flo Ellers“Translated” Interview with Brother Grubbs (YouTube) CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIAGlobal Outpouring Facebook PageGlobal Outpouring on InstagramGlobal Outpouring YouTube ChannelGlobal Outpouring on X

Between the Old and New Testaments was a period of about 400 years, often called the Silent Years. Why? Because during this time between Malachi and Matthew, there were no new Scriptural writings given. However, was God entirely silent? I'll say no. There was actually quite a bit of info written during this time; it was just told to us in advance. In fact, there was one really significant world ruler who emerged on the scene during the intertestamental period, and we've all heard about him: Alexander the Great. This man was put into leadership at 20; he conquered virtually all of the known world for Greece by the time he reached the age of 30. Which has always kind of given me a complex. Like, he did all that in his 20s, and I'm over here learning Fortnite dances. If you're 27 years old and you haven't conquered any nations yet- what are you even doing with your life? Right? Alexander the Great actually made quite a name for himself at a young age. And then he quite suddenly and tragically died at the age of 32.But his decade in power reshuffled the landscape of the world. He put an end to the Persians and established the Greek culture, and this had ramifications into the time of the New Testament- which was written in Greek!But as I said, the Bible had already told us about this guy before he even arrived, way back in the Old Testament. And the most fascinating thing of all: Alexander the Great knew it.For real. You'll find out about that today on the God and His Prophets podcast.Watch these episodes at my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukeTaylorPodcastsNeed to get in touch with me? Reach me at GodAndHisProphetsPodcast@gmail.comIf you're looking for a Bible study podcast that goes deep into the major and minor prophets, God and His Prophets offers a verse by verse Bible study through these powerful Old Testament writings. Each episode explores the prophecy in the Bible, from the Book of Ezekiel study and later in Zechariah, helping listeners in understanding prophetic books and seeing their relevance today. We also connect the prophets' words to end times Bible teaching and highlight connections to Revelation, giving you a Christian Bible commentary that equips you for spiritual insight and growth.

Understanding the nature of the Lord will make all the difference in the world when it comes to your life. How you see yourself, the world around you, your ability, your future, everything is directly tied to your view of God. A core part of a Scriptural view of the Lord is that He is compassionate. Just as He is holy, mighty, etc... He is compassionate.In this Faith for My Generation podcast episode, we discuss the Compassion of the Lord.If you prayed the prayer of Salvation please fill out this form so that we can mail you a free gift!https://gospeltabernacle.breezechms.com/form/salvationIf you would like to check out all our resources, send a message, or sow a seed into the ministry work please visit:https://www.faithformygeneration.com

Please join Dr. Becky as she dives into Chapter 1 of her best selling book "Let Prayer Change Your Life." In this episode, she will explore some common misconceptions on prayer that keep the believer from petitioning God, and therefore seeing His perfect will and unfailing love break into their lives. She offers powerful Scriptural references, as much as sharing tremendous stories of answered prayer. Stay tuned as Becky reads through the entire book, new episodes each Saturday morning!   ANY questions on HOW to LEAD a prayer meeting, your own copy of Let Prayer Change Your Life, or for daily encouragement to read through the Bible in a year, or for Becky's resources, visit: https://linktr.ee/BeckyTirabassif   Please follow Becky daily @BeckyTirabassi on Instagram or Facebook or email Becky: Media@beckytirabassi.com

Some Christian authors describe fasting as the most feared and misunderstood discipline, and perhaps the least practiced in the Christian church. Why? What stops Christians from fasting?Listen in as James walks us through a definition of Christian fasting as well as why and how to engage in fasting as parents. Like all spiritual disciplines or ordinary means of God's grace, through fasting, Christians engage Scriptural patterns with the aim to become more like Jesus.1 Tim. 4:7-10. “[Discipline] yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come . . . because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.”“There is no virtue in fallen man by which he can make himself more godly; thereis, however, virtue in the divinely appointed means of grace. If we, by the powerof the Holy Spirit, mortify the deeds of the body (through fasting), we shall growin grace, but the glory of such change will be God's alone.” David Smith.John Calvin: “since fasting is a holy exercise both for the humbling ofmen and for their confession of humility why should we use it less thanthe ancients did in similar need?”

Vestiges of the Christian call to “love one's neighbor” can be found throughout Western culture. What has been lost, however, is the Scriptural understanding of love and a strong theological foundation to support the command. Without Scripture and theology, love of neighbor is either reduced to sentimentality or the gospel is denied. The seriousness of the latter is highlighted in this sermon on Romans 13:8–10 titled “Scriptural Love.” Modern teaching claims sinful people are able to fulfill this important command despite the fact that they have not experienced regeneration. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones examines both Scripture and culture, arguing that a biblical view of self and neighbor is necessary to understand Paul's words correctly. This also answers one of the fundamental questions Christians ask: what is the Christian relationship to the law? Be warned against the trap of mysticism with its emphasis on mere contemplation of love and also watch out for rigorism with its emphasis on the merely knowing the letter of the law. Rather than falling into mysticism or rigorism, Dr. Lloyd-Jones argues for both the letter and the spirit of the law. Listen closely as he argues for a balanced approach to the law and seeks to challenge contemporary views of love of the neighbor. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

 We hope you're enjoying Becky's dissertation. A Burden of Leaders Called to Prayer Alone Alongside Until. If you've been following along, we have now entered part two of chapter six, which is titled A Scriptural View of a Burdened Leader's Life of Prayer. Based on the person, the governmental employee named Nehemiah in the Bible, which an Old Testament book is named after him, as well as his accomplice Ezra, the priest. Becky thinks you'll thoroughly enjoy the Scriptural presentation or view that she has applied to her dissertation. As we begin, she wants you to put yourself in this story because so much of this chapter six, A Scriptural View of a Burden Leader's Life of Prayer is based on Nehemiah and Ezra putting yourself in their story. So let's continue. ANY questions on HOW to LEAD a prayer meeting, the free ebook, or for daily encouragement to read through the Bible in a year, or for Becky's resources, visit: https://linktr.ee/BeckyTirabassif   Please follow Becky daily @BeckyTirabassi on Instagram or Facebook or email Becky: Media@beckytirabassi.com   For the seriously burdened leader, an eBook version is available here.

Today's episode expands on what David said last week about the importance of “understanding of the times” when assessing Christian engagement in political and legislative advocacy. David uses a Scriptural metaphor to explain what he sees missing in the way Christians understanding our times. And he explains how it has affected the approach to politics taken by both end-abortion-now advocates and traditional right to life advocates. At a fundamental level, they are the same.