Podcasts about set apart

Many people followed Jesus. Not all of them were truly His disciples.In this episode, Pastor Jeff Cranston and Tiffany Coker walk through John chapter 6 to examine one of the most challenging truths of the Christian life: discipleship is more than separation from sin. It requires active devotion to Christ.As many followers walked away from Jesus when His teaching became difficult, Scripture reveals three distinct types of disciples: nominal disciples, real disciples, and false disciples. This conversation explores how each group responds to Jesus, why separation without devotion can be spiritually dangerous, and how believers today can honestly examine their own hearts.What We Discussed02:26 Why Biblical Separation Is MisunderstoodBiblical separation is not about isolation or moral superiority. Scripture calls believers to holiness through repentance and obedience, not excuse or compromise, as seen in 1 Peter 1:15–16 and Romans 6.05:22 Separation from Personal SinChristians are called to deal honestly with their own sin through repentance, confession, and intentional turning away, rather than minimizing or justifying sinful patterns.08:20 Why Small Sins Are Spiritually DangerousHidden or “small” sins do not remain contained. Like poison in a well, personal sin affects prayer, spiritual sensitivity, relationships, and a believer's witness.09:54 Separation from Unrepentant BelieversScripture teaches that fellowship should be withheld from those who profess Christ yet persist in unrepentant sin, both to protect the church and to call the individual to repentance, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 5:11.12:41 Why the Church Must Take Sin SeriouslyUnaddressed sin spreads within the church like yeast through dough 1 Corinthians 5:6.13:42 Separation from False TeachersBelievers are commanded to test teaching against Scripture and separate from those who distort the gospel or deny its truth, following the warning of 1 John 4:1.18:31 Separation from the World SystemScripture calls believers to resist the values and priorities of the world that oppose God, choosing spiritual transformation over conformity, as taught in 1 John 2:15 and Romans 12:2.19:43 Set Apart, Not IsolatedBiblical separation doesn't mean withdrawing from people. It means living with distinct loves, loyalties, and standards while remaining engaged, compassionate, and Christlike.“Discipleship is not about perfection. It is about bringing every area of life under the Lordship of Christ.”  – Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

In many of our Set Apart to Serve conversations, we've spoken with church workers about their experience becoming and serving as a church worker. Today we begin conversations from another perspective: you, the people in the pew, laity and lay leaders on the role of church workers in your lives and why encouraging your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to consider church work is important to you.     Mark Wolters and Debbie Larson join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about their lives and service to the church, their own experiences with lay leadership and encouraging young people to consider church work, how LWML women have a special role to play in encouraging future church workers, the analogy of farming and harvest in relation to church worker recruitment and formation, and the role of the layperson in encouraging those around them to consider church work vocations. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

As we reach Day 14 of our consecration, we stand at a sacred hinge point in the fast. The initial momentum has settled, and God is now doing a quieter, deeper work of alignment. This teaching centers on Leviticus 20:7 and the call to sanctify ourselves again; not through striving or withdrawal from life, but through intentional devotion within it.This session explores what it truly means to be set apart: not isolated, but ordered; not pressured, but positioned. It is an invitation to re-yield our habits, thoughts, and desires to God as we close the first half of More God and prepare for what lies ahead. Through teaching and prayer, we return to the altar to be marked again for His purposes and realigned with His will.This moment is about consecration, clarity, and commitment; choosing to live intentionally set apart in a sacred season.

Pastor Wayne Van Gelderen shares biblical truth that will bring hope and comfort in these uncertain days. May we draw closer to God through this time and impact those around us for eternity. https://fallsbaptist.org https://baptistcollege.org https://www.theegeneration.org https://ontovictorypress.com If you'd like to support this ministry - https://fallsbaptist.org/give/

What does it mean for Christians to be “set apart”? Biblical separation is often misunderstood as isolation or spiritual superiority, but Scripture presents it as a call to holiness, faithfulness, and love for Christ.In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany continue their Practical Theology series by walking through four specific ways Scripture calls believers to live distinct lives while remaining engaged in the world.What We Discussed02:26 Why Biblical Separation Is Often MisunderstoodScripture calls believers to pursue holiness by dealing honestly with personal sin through repentance and obedience, not excuse or compromise (1 Peter 1:15–16; Romans 6:1–2, 12).05:22 Separation from Personal SinChristians are called to deal honestly with their own sin through repentance, confession, and mortification, not excuses or compromise.08:20 Why Small Sins Are Spiritually DangerousPersonal sin spreads like poison in a well. Even hidden or private sin affects prayer, witness, relationships, and sensitivity to God's Word.09:54 Separation from Unrepentant BelieversScripture teaches that fellowship should be withheld from those who claim Christ yet persist in unrepentant sin, both to protect the church and to call the believer to repentance (1 Corinthians 5:11).12:41 Why the Church Must Take Sin SeriouslyUnaddressed sin spreads within the body like yeast through dough, affecting truth, holiness, and the church's witness (1 Corinthians 5:6).13:42 Separation from False TeachersBelievers are commanded to test teaching against Scripture and separate from those who distort the gospel (1 John 4:1).17:11 How Separation from False Teachers Works PracticallyChristians should not endorse, platform, or partner with ministries that deny Scripture, compromise the gospel, or reject Christ's exclusivity.18:31 Separation from the World SystemScripture calls believers to resist the values and priorities of the world that oppose God, choosing transformation over conformity (1 John 2:15; Romans 12:2).19:43 Set Apart, Not IsolatedBiblical separation does not mean withdrawal from people. It means distinct loves, loyalties, and standards that reflect Christ while remaining engaged and compassionate.Book: Practical Christian Theology: Examining the Great Doctrines of the Faith by Floyd H. Barackman“Biblical separation is not about pride or fear or withdrawing from the world. It's about holiness, faithfulness, and love for the Lord.”  – Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Recorded: November 9, 2025

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Pastor Jeff shares a teaching called: 2026 - The Year of Consecration - Set Apart. Service from January 11, 2026. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Consecration does not end with just purification and sanctification. God consecrates his people for purpose and mission so that we may be faithful vessels of his Spirit and power. Therefore, as God consecrates our lives and our church, we must be ready to live with boldness and urgency for His glory.

As followers of Christ, we are to take on the posture of a servant - serving God firs and foremost, and serving others second,

Join us for another powerful Sabbath Lounge interview as we sit down with Andrew LeClair from Outside the Camp. Andrew shares his heart for living set-apart, proclaiming truth boldly, and taking the message of Messiah outside the camp—beyond tradition, comfort, and compromise. In this conversation, we discuss faith in action, obedience, and creative ways Andrew is spreading The gospel and challenging believers to examine what they truly follow. This interview is encouraging, thought-provoking, and rooted in Scripture. Connect with Andrew & Outside the Camp Support Andrew on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OutsideTheCamp   https://www.facebook.com/andrew.leclair.otc/   https://www.youtube.com/@UCf08kMe2BSEMWV3Dj-PNpPw    Check out Andrew's Gospel Tracts on Etsy (20 Bacon Pack): https://www.etsy.com/listing/1809251821/20-bacon-pack-gospel-tracts   About Sabbath Lounge Sabbath Lounge is a growing Whole Bible community bringing conversations, interviews, and teachings centered on Torah, Messiah, and living faithfully in today's world. Our goal is not to argue or divide—but to unite believers, sharpen one another, and walk out the Scriptures together. Explore more interviews and teachings on the Sabbath Lounge YouTube channel Visit and connect with us through Sabbath Lounge platforms and social spaces Be part of the growing community as we prepare for what's ahead Support the Channel! If this interview blesses you: Like the video Subscribe to Sabbath Lounge Share this interview with your fellowship, friends, and family Comment below with your thoughts or questions Your support helps spread these conversations to believers all over the world. Shabbat Shalom and thank you for being part of the Sabbath Lounge family. https://linktr.ee/Sabbathlounge.  

This Is Your Time to Be Set Apart

How are Lutheran School Teachers inspiring children to learn and also consider future careers in church work? Austin Albers (High School History Teacher, Sioux Falls Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, SD) and Jon Pinn (5th Grade Teacher, Sioux Falls Lutheran School, Sioux Falls, SD) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about their respective journeys toward becoming Lutheran School teachers, their education backgrounds and who inspired them to become teachers, what gives them joy in teaching, how they see themselves influencing the life and faith of their students, and the opportunities they have to encourage youth in their future vocations. Hear the episode that inspired this conversation at kfuo.org/2025/10/24/coffee-hour-102425-set-apart-to-serve-brothers-in-cune-church-work-programs. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

This Sunday we kicked off our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting with a call to stir up a deeper hunger and thirst for God. This message reminds us that fasting is not about what we're giving up, but about who we are pursuing. As we set ourselves apart in this season, we are choosing to make space for God to move, speak, and work in our lives in fresh ways. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

As we start a new year, It's important to take a look at the letter from Paul as he is teaching the ways of a new creation. He is telling how to live a life as a new believer. We must remember the very things that can set us apart from others. These are the ways we can grow closer to the Lord as we also learn to disciple others and be the hands and feet of Jesus. Be encouraged and find freedom by walking in obedience with the Lord.    Scripture Acts 2:37-41   Colassians 3   Join Us In The Christian Mom Community- SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH! https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianfemaleentrepreneur     Freebie- www.simplyjenniferbrown.com  

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End the year strong with ourAnnual Calvary Family Blessing Services. Join us for this year end Sunday of worship and prayer. Everyone who comes will have the opportunity to be prayed for by our Calvary pastors and leaders.

Holiness didn’t disappear…..it was replaced. In this Christmas episode of The Uncommon Christian Podcast, Jon Ellis confronts the quiet erosion of holiness in modern Christianity. Not legalism. Not perfectionism. But what Scripture actually means when it calls believers to live set apart, not as an image to protect, but an identity to walk in. Christmas didn’t come to make us comfortable, it came to make us holy. And when holiness is redefined or avoided, devotion fades, obedience delays, and spiritual hunger slowly dies. In this episode, you’ll discover: ● Why holiness feels outdated in today’s culture ● How Christmas Christianity celebrates Jesus without surrendering to His lordship ● What holiness is, and what it is not ● How to return to a set-apart life without legalism, fear, or exhaustion This message is pastoral, prophetic, and deeply practical, calling believers back to identity, obedience, and a faith worth the cost. Holiness didn’t disappear, it was replaced. In this Christmas episode, Jon Ellis exposes how cultural Christianity celebrates Jesus without surrendering to Him, and why being set apart is still worth the cost. Holiness isn’t a burden, it’s a rescue.

How are future pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis? The Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (President, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) and the Rev. Jesse Kueker (Director of Enrollment, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis) join Andy and Sarah to talk about what they love about their work at Concordia Seminary, the church work programs available at Concordia Seminary, why these programs are unique, what students experience in these programs, events that serve the church globally, why listeners should consider formation at Concordia Seminary, and first steps for someone considering church work. Learn more about Concordia Seminary at csl.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

BONUS SESSION: WRITING THE VISION - How to Merge Your God-Given + Prophetic Dreams with Strategic Goals While Conquering Inadequacy & Prosperity BlocksLearn how to MERGE God-given dreams and goals while moving past imposter syndrome and prosperity blocks. You'll be CASTING a vision with the Lord for your future.5-Day Free Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.krtra.com/t/fXqGCuWKerYf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/setapart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Selah Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wildandradiant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Free 15-minute call (serious candidates only): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.as.me/selahcollectiveSAL

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DAY 5: LAUNCH WARFARE - The Psychological & Demonic Agenda That Stops You From LaunchingWe are going to tap into why we feel resistance when it comes to good and bad change and how OVERCOMING RESISTANCE is a game changer.5-Day Free Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.krtra.com/t/fXqGCuWKerYf⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/setapart⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Selah Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wildandradiant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Free 15-minute call (serious candidates only): ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.as.me/selahcollectiveSAL

How are future pastors and deaconesses formed at Concordia Theological Seminary (CTSFW)? The Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (President of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN) and the Rev. Matt Wietfeldt (Assistant Vice President of Admission at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about being at CTSFW, the church work programs CTSFW offers, what campus life looks like, some things that make formation at CTSFW unique, opportunities like Christ Academy and Symposia which serve the church at large, recruitment efforts for future church workers, and first steps for someone considering church work programs. Learn more at ctsfw.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

DAY 4: HOW I MADE $215k IN 2 WEEKS - Discover My 4-Part Timeless (+ Recession-Proof) Launch StrategyHere I'm going to teach you my 4-marketing launch process and how I was able bring in some serious income by trusting God's purpose for me and the message he put inside of my heart. AND...it's recession proof.5-Day Free Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.krtra.com/t/fXqGCuWKerYf⁠⁠⁠Join Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/setapart⁠⁠⁠Join The Selah Collective: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wildandradiant.com⁠⁠⁠Book Free 15-minute call (serious candidates only): ⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.as.me/selahcollectiveSAL

HOLIDAY EDITION: 5k+ GIVEAWAY & YOUR 7-FIGURE LEGACY (Day 3 - The Set-Apart Launch)DAY 3: 5k+ GIVEAWAY & YOUR 7-FIGURE LEGACYWe will be unlocking the mystery to your 7-Figure Legacy and HOW you can build freedom and generational wealth for your family.5-Day Free Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.krtra.com/t/fXqGCuWKerYf⁠⁠ Join Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/setapart⁠⁠Join The Selah Collective: ⁠⁠https://www.wildandradiant.com⁠⁠Book Free 15-minute call (serious candidates only): ⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.as.me/selahcollectiveSAL

Day 2: TESTIMONY MARKETING & OFFERS THAT SCALE -How to Develop Your Signature Coaching MethodYou'll learn how to market using what God gave you inside of your testimony, how to create a signature framework, and the BEST type of offer to start with so you can actually SCALE to your first $100k.5-Day Free Challenge: ⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.krtra.com/t/fXqGCuWKerYf⁠$5K+ Giveaway 12/10: https://tinyurl.com/5kDec2025Join Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/setapart⁠Pre-registration closes TONIGHT: ⁠https://www.wildandradiant.com⁠Book Free 15-minute call (serious candidates only): ⁠https://ashleyjuneco.as.me/selahcollectiveSAL

Day 1: SHE'S ANOINTED FOR THE MARKETPLACE: The First Steps to Launching a Spirit-Led Online Coaching BusinessWe dive into the foundational elements of building an online business and the 5-step process you will want to follow in order to build in a way that will not only give you purpose, but will sow the seeds for future harvest (and bring in top-notch clients)!5-Day Free Challenge: ⁠⁠https://ashleyjuneco.krtra.com/t/fXqGCuWKerYf⁠$5K+ Giveaway 12/10: https://tinyurl.com/5kDec2025Join Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/setapart⁠Get on the the PRE-REGISTRATION WAITLIST (pre-registration for The Selah Collective opens tonight and there are some special goodies). https://ashleyjuneco.myflodesk.com/selah-pre-registration-waitlist

Join hosts Fr. Michael Trummer, Fr. Christopher Trummer, and Mary Bielski as they discuss what it truly means to be holy. This episode tackles the common misconception that holiness is boring and instead presents it as an adventurous pursuit of God. They explore how genuine holiness involves our humanity, unique personalities, and the transformation by God's grace. Be inspired by the call to live a life set apart and discover what makes sainthood appealing in today's world. Whether you're curious about holiness or seeking to deepen your spiritual journey, this conversation will embolden you to embrace the adventure of becoming a saint.    "Support Our Mission through Patreon patreon.com/TheNCLPodcast"   00:00 Introduction to Holiness 01:36 The Call to Adventure 03:17 Understanding True Holiness 04:54 Inspiration from the Saints 08:26 The Battle for Holiness 23:15 Embracing Trials and Suffering 34:35 The Radical Commitment to Holiness 35:34 Inoculated Against Authentic Christianity 36:02 The Joy of Following Christ Fully 36:30 Living a Life in the Spirit 37:47 The Process of Acquiring a Taste for God

How are church work students formed at Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP)? The Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich (President of Concordia University, St. Paul) and Breana Winnes (Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Concordia University, St. Paul) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about what they love about what they get to do, an overview of the church work programs at CSP, why these programs are important to CSP, what makes these programs unique among the Concordias, what campus life is like at CSP, and how prospective students can learn more and visit campus. Learn more about Concordia St. Paul at csp.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

In this episode, I'm sharing what God's been showing me about launching in a wild economy and why now is the time to step into your marketplace calling. If you're a Christian Life Coach or faith-based entrepreneur ready to learn How to Build a Coaching Business with clarity and Holy Spirit strategy, this episode will stir you, stretch you, and activate you.What You'll Learn:—The surprising reason your online coaching business feels stuck.—The exact shift Christian coaches must make before 2026.—How God prepares you for marketplace impact long before the launch.—The spiritual resistance holding many Christian entrepreneurs back.—A behind-the-scenes look at building a scalable, Holy Spirit-led coaching business.GET STARTED TODAYThe Set-Apart Launch - Holiday Edition: Join me for The Set-Apart Launch: Holiday Edition and learn the exact Spirit-led launch framework I've used.Free Low-Ticket Offer Blueprint Guide: Grab my Free Low-Ticket Offer Blueprint Guide - the one where I break down how a single $37 product brought in over $66,000 into my business.Ready to launch? Join The Selah Collective 12-Month Group Coaching Program.Ready to scale? Join Eden: The Mastermind (for women who have made $20k-100k+ in online business).Women of Valor 3-Part Mini-Course: Learn how to create a 6-7 figure offer and how to implement the Esther Upleveled sales system.For the Holy Spirit-led coaches who want to hit $100k in the next 12 months, get the 40+ page guide: 12-Months to $100k.Ready to get an all-in-one funnel builder? Sign up for Kartra today!Get FREE, ORGANIC email leads on Instagram using this DM flow template.READ THE BLOGJoin The Set-Apart Launch: Holiday Edition Starting Monday, December 8th!OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ENJOY ⁠Episode 127: The 20 Billion Emotions I Felt Live Launching + Marketing My Program Even As An Expert Christian CoachEpisode 136: Failure to Launch - #1 Reason Coaches Fail and How to Hack Your Brain So You Won't Fall Victim to Failure

In 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, God's will is not framed around finding the right job, city, or spouse, but around becoming holy - set apart in love. The passage reveals both definitive sanctification (already chosen and made holy in Christ) and progressive sanctification (growing more and more into that holiness), and then presses that identity into two intensely practical arenas: sex and work. In a Greco-Roman culture where adultery, prostitution, and cultic sex were normal, believers are called to a radically different sexual ethic that springs from their God-given value and the costly love of Christ displayed at the cross and pictured in Hosea's relentless love for Gomer. At the same time, in a community tempted to idleness and “busybody” living while waiting for Jesus' return, they are called back to quiet, faithful labor that refuses to burden others and instead reflects the God who never stops working for His glory and their good. Underneath both areas is the same heartbeat: those who are “loved by God and chosen” are to live out that love in their bodies and their jobs so that the watching world sees what kind of Lover and Master they belong to.

"Set Apart for His Glory" explores what it truly means to live a life set apart—not just in title, but in daily practice and purpose. Through Scripture and honest reflection, Elder Elliotte Pearson invites us to examine the gap between professing to know God and actually representing Him with our lives, and he challenges us to surrender old patterns, embrace transformation that comes from intimacy with God, and respond to His call with willing obedience. If you've ever wondered what holiness looks like beyond behavior, and what God really intends for His people, this message will speak deeply to your heart. 

"Set Apart for His Glory" explores what it truly means to live a life set apart—not just in title, but in daily practice and purpose. Through Scripture and honest reflection, Elder Elliotte Pearson invites us to examine the gap between professing to know God and actually representing Him with our lives, and he challenges us to surrender old patterns, embrace transformation that comes from intimacy with God, and respond to His call with willing obedience. If you've ever wondered what holiness looks like beyond behavior, and what God really intends for His people, this message will speak deeply to your heart. 

How does the Divine Service form Christians and church workers? Rev. Sean Daenzer, LCMS Director of Worship and LCMS International Center Chaplain, joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about how the Lord guided him to become a pastor, how his love for church music and worship developed, who has most shaped his understanding and love of worship, how the Divine Service formed him as a Christian and pastor, and the importance of the Divine Service in forming church workers. This program originally aired on May 24, 2024. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

How are students at Concordia University Wisconsin formed into church workers? Dr. Erik Ankerberg (President of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor) and Jeff Frosch (LCMS Admission Counselor at Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor) joins Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about why they love working for Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor (CUWAA), the church work programs available at CUWAA, why church work programs are important for CUWAA, why CUWAA is a unique place for forming and training church workers, and how prospective students can discover more about CUWAA. Learn more at cuw.edu and cuaa.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

FROM THE VAULT: Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Set Apart in Spiritual Warfare, Part 2Series: Younique: Live A Life Set Apart By Christ Scripture: Eph 6:10-23 Episode: 797 Scripture Summary: In Ephesians 6:10–23, Paul closes his letter with a powerful call to spiritual warfare, urging believers to be strong in the Lord and put on the full armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes. He explains that the real battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil. The armor includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Paul emphasizes the need to pray in the Spirit at all times, staying alert and interceding for all believers. He also asks for prayer that he may boldly proclaim the gospel. The letter ends with a commendation of Tychicus, who will update them and encourage their hearts, and a closing blessing of peace, love, faith, and grace.

FROM THE VAULT: Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Set Apart in Spiritual Warfare, Part 1Series: Younique: Live A Life Set Apart By Christ Scripture: Eph 6:10-23 Episode: 795 Scripture Summary: In Ephesians 6:10–23, Paul closes his letter with a powerful call to spiritual warfare, urging believers to be strong in the Lord and put on the full armor of God to stand against the devil's schemes. He explains that the real battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces of evil. The armor includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Paul emphasizes the need to pray in the Spirit at all times, staying alert and interceding for all believers. He also asks for prayer that he may boldly proclaim the gospel. The letter ends with a commendation of Tychicus, who will update them and encourage their hearts, and a closing blessing of peace, love, faith, and grace.

FROM THE VAULT: Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Set Apart with Authority, Part 2Series: Younique: Live A Life Set Apart By Christ Scripture: Eph 6:1-9 Episode: 795 Scripture Summary: In Ephesians 6:1–9, Paul provides practical instructions for household relationships rooted in Christ. He begins by urging children to obey and honor their parents, which is the first commandment with a promise—so that they may enjoy a good and long life. Fathers are instructed not to provoke their children to anger, but to raise them with godly training and instruction. Paul then addresses bondservants (slaves), telling them to obey their earthly masters with sincerity, as if serving Christ Himself, not just to win favor. Likewise, masters are told to treat their servants with respect, remembering that both master and servant have the same Master in heaven, who shows no favoritism.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Colin Steen from Brendon, SD. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you. Our text today is Judges 13:4-5 Therefore be careful and drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines.— Judges 13:4-5 Samson's story didn't start with his strength—it started with his calling. Before he was even born, God marked him as a man of God— a Nazirite. Every detail of his life—what he ate, what he drank, even his haircut—was a daily reminder that he belonged fully to God. Samson wasn't called to blend in. He was called to stand out. And so are you. Everything in our world pressures us to blend in. It's easier to laugh at the crude joke than to walk away. It's easier to stay quiet than to speak the truth. It's easier to chase comfort, money, or approval than to live differently for God. Blending in feels safe—but it sidelines us from the very purpose for which God created us. If you belong to Jesus, you are set apart. You don't need a Nazirite vow to prove it. The cross already marked you. Your life isn't random—it's consecrated. God has chosen you, not to fit in, but to shine in a dark world. Don't trade your calling for convenience. You are set apart. Live like you belong to Him today. Be a little bolder! ASK THIS: Do I believe my life is truly set apart for God? Where am I tempted to blend in instead of standing out? How can I reflect God's ownership over me in everyday choices? DO THIS: Pick one area where you've been blending in—at work, at home, or in friendships. Today, take one small but bold step to live differently because you belong to God. PRAY THIS: Lord, remind me that I am Yours. Give me the courage to stop blending in and the strength to live as one set apart for You. Let my life reflect Your holiness in every area. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Set Apart."

FROM THE VAULT: Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Set Apart with Authority, Part 1Series: Younique: Live A Life Set Apart By Christ Scripture: Eph 6:1-9 Episode: 794 Scripture Summary: In Ephesians 6:1–9, Paul provides practical instructions for household relationships rooted in Christ. He begins by urging children to obey and honor their parents, which is the first commandment with a promise—so that they may enjoy a good and long life. Fathers are instructed not to provoke their children to anger, but to raise them with godly training and instruction. Paul then addresses bondservants (slaves), telling them to obey their earthly masters with sincerity, as if serving Christ Himself, not just to win favor. Likewise, masters are told to treat their servants with respect, remembering that both master and servant have the same Master in heaven, who shows no favoritism.

Christians hear the phrase “separation from the world” and picture isolation, legalism, or withdrawing from culture. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Tiffany explore the true biblical meaning. Separation is not retreat. It is holiness, devotion, and living distinctly for Christ while remaining present in the world He has sent us into. They walk through Scripture from the Old and New Testaments, and offer practical ways believers can stay spiritually grounded in a world saturated with temptation to sin.What We Discussed02:55 In the World but Not of ItTiffany highlights Romans 12:2 and Jesus' prayer in John 17, showing that the call is spiritual distinction, not physical withdrawal.04:12 Misunderstanding SeparationSome believers interpret separation as total isolation, which does not reflect Jesus' example of engaging tax collectors and sinners.05:45 Holiness in the Old TestamentPastor Jeff explains how Israel was called to be set apart in character, worship, and conduct as a reflection of God's holiness.07:44 Unequally Yoked and InfluencePastor Jeff clarifies that separation does not forbid friendships with unbelievers. It warns against partnerships that compromise faith or witness.09:02 Insulation, Not IsolationThey address two errors. Isolation from the world and superiority toward unbelievers, both of which distort true holiness.12:27 The Cost of Being Set ApartSeparation requires evaluating what we consume and participate in, using prayer and Scripture to guard the heart. Unfortunately, rejection and misunderstanding is a reality when choosing biblical truth. 19:37 Scripture and AccountabilityPastor Jeff highlights Psalm 119:11 and the role of Christian community in encouraging holiness and calling out compromise.20:45 Remembering Our True CitizenshipThey reflect on Philippians 3 and the call to live with eternity in view. We are pilgrims passing through this world.“The issue isn't being in the world. It's the world being in us. The boat is meant to be in the water, but the water is not meant to be in the boat.” – Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

How are church workers formed at Concordia University Chicago (CUC)? Dr. Russell Dawn (President of Concordia University Chicago) and Kyle Thoms (Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment at Concordia University Chicago) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about why they love being at CUC, the church work programs available at CUC and how each of them serves the church, why church work programs are important to CUC, and what makes CUC a unique experience for college students. Learn more about Concordia University Chicago at cuchicago.edu. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

What if the very trial you're walking through is the place where God plans to reveal His deepest work in you? In this message, Trials of Suffering, Pastor Michael Chandler continues the Set Apart series by exploring how God transforms our pain into purpose. This message invites listeners to see suffering not as a setback, but as sacred ground where faith, healing, and maturity are formed.

What if the very trial you're walking through is the place where God plans to reveal His deepest work in you? In this message, Trials of Suffering, Pastor Michael Chandler continues the Set Apart series by exploring how God transforms our pain into purpose. This message invites listeners to see suffering not as a setback, but as sacred ground where faith, healing, and maturity are formed.

FROM THE VAULT: Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Set Apart in Your Family Relationships, Part 2Series: Younique: Live A Life Set Apart By Christ Scripture: Eph 5:21 - 6:4 Episode: 793 Scripture Summary: In Ephesians 5:21–6:4, Paul teaches about Christ-centered relationships, beginning with the call to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. He instructs wives to submit to their husbands as the church submits to Christ, and husbands to love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. Marriage is presented as a profound mystery that reflects Christ and the church. In Chapter 6, Paul exhorts children to obey their parents in the Lord, which comes with a promise of blessing, and urges fathers not to provoke their children, but to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Join the LCMS Current!(bi monthly newsletter covering relevant LCMS topics!): https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelcmscurrentIn this episode, Dr. Jamison J. Hardy, President of the Concordia University System, joins Tim to discuss the exciting progress being made across LCMS universities — from record growth in church work enrollment to new scholarship initiatives and strategic partnerships.Dr. Hardy unpacks the $5,000 Church Work Scholarships, the refocus on Lutheran identity, and how the CUS is working with Set Apart to Serve and the seminaries to strengthen pathways for the next generation of pastors and teachers.They also discuss:- The latest on Concordia Ann Arbor- The push to unite around mission rather than division- Transparency in the “prior approval” process- What it really means to uphold “Lutheran identity”- How the LCMS can move forward together in love, truth, and courageThis candid, hope-filled conversation models how LCMS leaders can engage tough topics with both conviction and grace.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

FROM THE VAULT: Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Set Apart in Your Family Relationships, Part 1Series: Younique: Live A Life Set Apart By Christ Scripture: Eph 5:21 - 6:4 Episode: 792 Scripture Summary: In Ephesians 5:21–6:4, Paul teaches about Christ-centered relationships, beginning with the call to submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. He instructs wives to submit to their husbands as the church submits to Christ, and husbands to love their wives sacrificially, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. Marriage is presented as a profound mystery that reflects Christ and the church. In Chapter 6, Paul exhorts children to obey their parents in the Lord, which comes with a promise of blessing, and urges fathers not to provoke their children, but to bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

These beautiful buildings dedicated to the worship of God speak to us of our true dignity and vocation. Every Christian is consecrated to the Lord. The church is holy so we can be holy. We should be no less holy than our local Catholic Church!

Here is a message I overlooked in the “Set Apart” series. One of the top 5 teachings that sets apart the truth from that which is not truth, is total depravity. We can never truly understand why salvation is by grace alone until we clearly see total depravity. The reason salvation can only be by …

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