Podcasts about Set Free

There's bad news on Ken Legg's next message on Set Free! He says we've ALL fallen short, and we've missed out. But thankfully, Ken also brings us some GOOD news too! That's today as Ken continues his series "Are you sure? - How to be sure you have peace with God".Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this message, Pastor Alex continues the Set Free series by exploring Galatians 2:11-21 and reminding us that the Gospel doesn't just change what we believe, it transforms the way we live. Through Paul's confrontation with Peter, we see the dangers of living for the approval of people instead of God and the freedom that comes through justification by faith in Christ alone. This message encourages us to reject performance-based Christianity, embrace our new identity in Jesus, and live each day by faith in the One who loved us and gave Himself for us.Scriptures:Galatians 2:11-21Galatians 1:10Acts 10Galatians 2:14Galatians 2:15-162 Corinthians 5:21Galatians 2:17-20Our Links:calvarymd.comcalvarymd.com/givefacebook.com/calvaryfrederick

Isaiah 43:1-7 Galatians 4:1-7

Have you ever talked to a staunch Atheist? Someone who seems absolutely certain that there's no god? Maybe you've had a conversation with an Agnostic, someone who's not sure if there's a god or not. Today on Set Free, Ken Legg has some important questions for atheists and agnostics???as Ken begins his series "Are You Sure" today.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Neil continues the "GIVE ME THE FREEDOM" series with a message titled “SPELL BOUND AND CURSED TO FORGIVEN AND SET FREE” from Galatians 3:1–3 Paul warns the Galatian believers not to be deceived into turning from the freedom found in Christ back to trusting in their own efforts. This message will reveal how easily we can become distracted from the truth of the gospel and remind us that we are forgiven and set free by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

Scripture tells us to ’be like the Bereans’. So who WERE the Bereans, and why should we be like them? Ken Legg sheds some light on this often mis-quoted verse, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Ken Legg continues his series on False Teachings today, he’ll point out that there is ONE teaching we CAN trust - the Bible! He’ll explain how we got the current version of the Bible and why we can trust its authors. A good lesson in Christian history on today’s edition of Set Free!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this message, Pastor Benny continues the Set Free series by exploring Galatians 2:1-10 and reminding us that the freedom Christ gives is worth protecting. Paul shows that the Gospel of grace must never be compromised by adding human effort, religious performance, or cultural expectations to what Jesus has already accomplished. This message challenges us to stand firm in the truth of the Gospel, pursue unity with other believers, and allow the grace we've received to overflow into compassion for those around us. As we live in the freedom of Christ, we are called to love God, love people, and help bring that same freedom to others.Scriptures:Galatians 2:1-10Galatians 2:6-9Galatians 2:10James 2:14-18Links:calvarymd.comcalvarymd.com/givefacebook.com/calvaryfrederick

God is more in control than you realize — and that's not a threat, it's the most stabilizing truth in Scripture. Pastor Ian walks through Romans 8–11 to show that the tension between God's sovereign will and human choice isn't a contradiction to resolve but a mystery to rest in, and that the people you can't stop praying for may be the clearest evidence that God is already moving in their lives.Support the show

There is a delicate line between exposing and being aware of false teachers, and unnecessarily criticising every single ministry you come across! So when do we speak up, and when should we keep quiet? Ken Legg continues his series helping us to identify False Teaching, today on Set Free.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there is one story today that delineates between what the GOP is doing and what democrats are doing... it's the one about the illegal alien from Thailand who'd been raping a 10 year old girl for years... and Tim Walz granting him clemency rather than deportation. How Team Trump moved in and sent the child rapist packing. The democratic socialist agenda is REALLY extreme (and stupid), listen to its major points. And Flock cameras increasingly are under fire, as more Americans reject the idea of being surveilled under the guise of public safety.    

Isaiah 56: 1-8 Galatians 3:25-28

Could you define what a ’heretic’ is? Ken Legg begins his series on False Teaching by starting to define what is true and false teaching. Important insight, on Set Free today!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This message was given by Rev. Mike Cofer at Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church in Liberty Hill, Texas.

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Today, Ken Legg wraps up his series on Becoming a Person of Influence, by looking at a few more of the beatitudes. Another challenge coming up on today's episode of Set Free!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one of the most quoted and misquoted verses in the Bible - "Judge not, lest you be judged". Ken Legg unpacks what the verse REALLY means on Set Free today - and his comments may just surprise you!Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://www.vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 1 Galatians 1:1-12

In His Blood We are Set Free // Galatians 5: 1-13 // (Fernando Borboa) by Salvador Flores III

July 05, 2026 - Kyle Rye - Set Free by Buford Church of Christ

This message was given by Rev. Mike Cofer at Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Keir Starmer's Britain is facing yet another law-and-order meltdown — and Julia Hartley-Brewer is not letting ministers off the hook.Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabbir Ahmed, known sickeningly as “Daddy”, is due to be released from prison despite being convicted of 30 rape and sexual offences against girls, including a child as young as 12. Stripped of British citizenship but unable to be deported to Pakistan thanks to an immigration loophole, his victims say they were promised justice — and betrayed again.Former military intelligence officer Philip Ingram joins Julia to ask why Parliament can pass emergency laws for British Steel, but not to protect British girls.Also: a BBC investigation tracks down convicted people smuggler Twanna Jamal, once branded the “godfather” of the French migrant camps, allegedly living under a false name in Leicester, driving a BMW and running businesses — while immigration authorities appear powerless or unwilling to act.Julia and Philip also take aim at Shabana Mahmood's immigration crackdown, warning that its “disproportionate impact” loophole could leave foreign offenders free to remain in Britain.There's also fury over a growing £5 billion defence black hole, with questions over whether Starmer's promised military uplift exists at all — while Russian drones, spy ships and sanctioned tankers probe Britain's nuclear sites and NATO defences.Plus: claims from a former MI6 officer that Peter Mandelson was viewed by Russian intelligence as a “privileged contact”, and what that really means in the world of espionage.Then Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg joins Julia from College Green to argue that Britain must change primary legislation, override human rights obstacles and leave the ECHR if it wants to deport foreign criminals and protect the public.And finally: Starmer issues a formal apology to victims of forced adoption — but Rees-Mogg questions whether today's maternity scandals should be the Government's real priority.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning to our study on the Fruits of the Spirit, this is part 6. So far we’ve looked at living on the wrong side of the list – what happens when we live WITHOUT the direction of the Holy Spirit and under the influence of the world and our flesh. We see all those things that create destruction and chaos in our lives, but wow, they happen so naturally. We don’t have to try to be selfish, that comes easily. We don’t have to strive to be jealous. Sexual immorality is something that peaks its head up as a temptation early in our teen years and continually pesters us. Then notice what Galatians 5:21says, “Anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.” Woah, now that’s scary. Heaven is on the line here? What exactly does this mean? Every single one of us have struggled with at least one of these things on the wrong side of the list. Does this mean we’re all excluded from eternity with God? Does this mean we’re out? This is a big deal, so we need to be sure. If Heaven depends on getting it right, let’s get it right! Nothing is worth missing out on Heaven. Here’s what this DOESN’T mean. This doesn’t mean that as a follower of Jesus we could never commit any of these sins. What this does mean is that as a follower of Jesus we can’t STAY in these sins. God has given us something that calls us out of that old way of life. He has made us new with a new operating system. Our new operating system as a follower of Jesus is the Holy Spirit. We studied the Holy Spirit in depth in episode #2146. This is literally God living IN YOU. This is the direct guidance and influence of something greater than you now directing your life. Do you know what this means? This means with a new operating system, you are naturally changing and you’re no longer who you once were. Girl, YOU’VE CHANGED! You don’t have to keep living the way you used to. You no longer have to struggle with the same things you’ve always struggled with. The Holy Spirit is changing you from within. Now, you get to be DIFFERENT. Under the direction of the Holy Spirit and it’s inner influence, you live different. This isn’t a New Year’s resolution that you forget about by February. This isn’t an “I’ll try to be better”. This is the true inner change that we seek. A change of your desires. A change of your will. A change of your operating system. Does Jesus really change lives? ABSOLUTELY AND THIS IS EXACTLY HOW. I’ve seen the soul who has struggled with addiction for years absolutely SET FREE when surrendered to Jesus. I’ve seen the hardened heart absolutely HEALED when surrendered to Jesus. I’ve seen the depression and anxiety lift. I’ve seen the change from within. I know it to be true because I’ve experienced it. What nothing else in the world can do, JESUS CAN! Oh what a little box we put our God in when we think this is too big for him. Girl, absolutely nothing is too far gone for the work of his Holy Spirit. Nothing is beyond his reach. Nothing is too late or too hard. God is good enough and God is BIG enough to change EVERYTHING inside of you, everything you’ve ever struggled with, everything that has ever bound you up and caused you to struggle. And here’s how he does it: The Fruit of His Spirit. Fruit. Fruit naturally grows on the right kind of tree. It’s not forced, it’s natural. If it’s an apple tree, it produces apples. If it’s a cherry tree, it produces cherries. If it’s a pear tree, it produces pears. Not because the tree has tried hard to change or willed itself into production, but because it naturally lives as it was created to live. And this is the example God chose to use to represent what happens in our lives when his Holy Spirit dwells within us. We just naturally begin producing very specific fruit that comes from our attachment and growth in Him. Galatians 5: 22-23, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” How does that verse begin? BUT. BUT the Holy Spirit produces something different in our lives. This is an interruption to what has been explained in the verses before. Before we have what our lives naturally become without the Holy Spirit. That was the list of yuck we went through all last week. That was the envy, the drunkenness, the selfishness, the anger, the jealousy, the quarreling, the hostility, the immorality and impurity, and seeking everything but God. Thank God for his interruption. BUT THE HOLY SPIRIT. You can live on the wrong side of the list and be ruled by the world and your flesh. However, that’s not the way to Heaven. The way to Heaven is to connect and grow in Jesus – and when you do, the Holy Spirit begins doing his work in you to change you from the inside. These fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, NATURALLY grow in your life as a result of abiding in Jesus. This isn’t something you set your alarm for and work for. This isn’t something with a goal box you can check. This is something that GROWS within you because of connection. It’s a change that happens naturally that makes you different. Your focus is connection. The fruit will happen naturally. God didn’t have to design it all that way. He could have designed right living to be a goal we achieve. He could have designed the required change within us to be a 10 level system we work our way through. He could have given it all a grading curve in which only a few pass. BUT HE DIDN’T. It’s not about our work at all. It’s about the work of the Holy Spirit within us. Our job is to stay connected. Our job is to surrender to the change he starts within us. Our job is to embrace the growth. Our job is to naturally produce what he promises to grow within us. FRUIT. It’s the evidence of a different operating system. FRUIT. It’s not achieved by working, but by abiding. FRUIT – it’s fragile, it’s attractive, it’s nourishing, and it’s natural. So as we begin this study on each of the Fruits of the Spirit, don’t hear this as another list of things you have to go accomplish. Don’t turn this into another burden you carry or another measuring stick you beat yourself up with. Instead, let every fruit become an invitation. If I’m lacking peace, I don’t need to try harder—I need to draw closer. If I’m struggling with patience, I don’t need to grit my teeth—I need to stay connected to the One who grows patience in me. If I’m battling self-control, I don’t need more willpower—I need more surrender. The fruit is never the source. Jesus is. And here’s the beautiful thing: Fruit doesn’t appear overnight. It grows. Slowly. Steadily. Sometimes so gradually you don’t even notice it until one day you realize you don’t react the way you used to. You don’t chase the things you used to chase. You don’t become undone by the things that once controlled you. Why? Because the Holy Spirit has been faithfully doing His work all along. Don’t despise the growing season. Don’t quit because you’re not fully mature yet. Healthy things grow, and if you’re connected to Jesus, you will too. So over these next several days, we’re not studying a checklist. We’re studying the evidence of a life surrendered to God. We’re studying what naturally happens when His Spirit is alive within us. This is what Jesus came to do – not just forgive your past, but transform your future. Not just rescue you from sin, but restore you into the person you were always created to be. So stay connected. Stay surrendered. Stay growing. Because the Holy Spirit is still producing fruit in you. And one day, you’ll look back and realize the miracle wasn’t that you tried harder. The miracle is that Jesus changed you. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Read OnlineWhen Jesus came to the territory of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs who were coming from the tombs met him. They were so savage that no one could travel by that road. They cried out, “What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?” Matthew 8:28–29After delivering His Sermon on the Mount and performing many miracles among His own people, Jesus intentionally journeys across the Sea of Galilee into Gentile territory—the region of the Gadarenes, near Gadara, a town within the pagan Decapolis. His choice underscores His mission to extend salvation beyond Israel.The location where Jesus and His disciples arrived was no accident. It was a desolate area filled with tombs, symbols of death, impurity, and spiritual desolation. According to Jewish law, contact with graves rendered one ritually unclean (cf. Numbers 19:16). Spiritually, these tombs vividly illustrate the isolation, emptiness, and lifelessness that sin imposes upon the human soul.The note that the demoniacs “were so savage that no one could travel by that road” further reveals the effects of grave sin. Evil seeks dominance and destruction; it isolates, destroys relationships, and makes peaceful coexistence impossible. This passage reflects the devastating consequences of allowing evil to reign unchecked within one's soul: It becomes uncontrollable, violent, and destructive. Evil never leads to peace, but rather to chaos, isolation, and fear.By entering into this territory, our Lord reveals His willingness to enter the isolation and desolation we all experience due to sin and every evil attack. He comes to us precisely when we are at our worst, most vulnerable, to set us free from the grip of the evil one and from all of his destructive works.When these two men see Jesus, the demons possessing them immediately recognize Him as the Son of God and acknowledge His authority over them. Their recognition raises an important spiritual question for each of us: Do I also recognize Christ's presence in my life? Am I aware of His divine authority over sin and evil, and do I trust in His desire and power to set me free? When the demons ask Jesus, “Have you come here to torment us before the appointed time?”, they reveal their full knowledge of their ultimate fate: eternal damnation. They understood this clearly because, even after their fall, demons retain their natural angelic powers. Among these powers is their exceptional intelligence and their capacity to tempt humans by subtly suggesting deceptive thoughts, drawing us persistently away from God's truth.Because demons know their eternal fate with clarity, they seek to use their intellect and suggestive powers to lead us into the very despair they themselves experience. They have no hope of eternal life. Out of their hatred for God and humanity, they attempt to conform us to their hopelessness, convincing us that we cannot escape sin, that hope is lost, and that we are doomed to misery.Only our Lord can shatter these demonic lies. Only Christ can break the chains of despair, isolation, and sin. By setting these two demoniacs free, Jesus illustrates His deep longing to do the same for us. By demonstrating His authority over the most severe effects of evil, Jesus reveals His absolute authority over every evil we encounter: every sin, temptation, oppressive thought, confusion, and especially despair.Reflect today on Jesus' choice to cross the Sea of Galilee for the sole purpose of setting these two demoniacs free from their oppression. Our Lord journeys to you with the same resolve. What is it that oppresses you? What thoughts tempt you to fear or despair? What sins do you habitually struggle with? Jesus wants to enter into every form of isolation and desolation you experience. Look for Him, recognize Him when He comes, profess your faith in His authority, and let Him fulfill His deepest desire by setting you free.Most powerful Lord, You have all authority over evil. In my weakness, I cry out to You and plead for Your mercy. Please set me free, O Lord, and protect me from the evil one. Forgive my sins and restore me to deeper communion with You and all Your children. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Healing of the Gadarene Demoniac, 14th-century fresco, Visoki Dečani Monastery.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

If no one could keep the Mosaic covenant, why did God make it? How do we learn to trust God? Rabbi Schneider shares in this episode of Discovering the Jewish Jesus that God wanted to prepare man to receive a savior. Because of our sinful nature, it is impossible to keep the Law. Learn today how the three biblical covenants compare, what they mean to you, and how traditions of men interfere with God's plan. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES -  https://djj.show/qdo TITLE: Set Free From Sin and Death (The Relationship Between the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants) Visit our website at DiscoveringTheJewishJesus.com  

In this message, Pastor Mike continues the Set Free series by exposing three major enemies of spiritual freedom: delusion and denial, secrecy, and isolation. Through Scripture, we are reminded that Christ has already set us free, but staying in that freedom requires vigilance, honesty, and dependence on God. Mike challenges us to identify the strongholds competing for our hearts and shows how God's Word, God's Spirit, and godly community are essential for lasting freedom and healing. If this message speaks to you, share it and let us know how God is working in your life.Scriptures:Galatians 5:12 Peter 1:3-41 Corinthians 6:12James 5:16Links:calvarymd.comcalvarymd.com/givefacebook.com/calvaryfrederick

In this message, Pastor Shawn continues the Set Free series by walking through Galatians 1:11–24 and showing the life-changing power of the true Gospel of grace. Paul's testimony reminds us that salvation is not Jesus plus anything, but Jesus alone. Through his dramatic transformation from persecutor to preacher, we see that only God can rewrite a life and that grace both saves us and sends us. This message calls us to lay down striving, stop trying to earn what Christ has already finished, and live fully in the freedom of grace. If this message encourages you, share it, and let us know how God is moving in your life.Scriptures Used:Galatians 1:9Galatians 1:11–24Acts 8:1Acts 8:3Acts 9:10Acts 13Galatians 1:13–14Galatians 1:15–16Philippians 3Ephesians 1:4Titus 2:11Romans 6:14Colossians 2:14Jude 1:4Romans 6:1–2Romans 10:9Linkscalvarymd.comcalvarymd.com/givefacebook.com/calvaryfrederick

In the opening message of our Set Free series, Pastor Benny walks through Galatians 1:1-10 and reminds us that true freedom is found in the grace of Jesus Christ alone. Paul confronts the danger of adding human effort, religious performance, or cultural opinions to the finished work of Christ. This message challenges us to step off the treadmill of "never enough," reject distorted versions of the gospel, and embrace the freedom that comes from knowing that Jesus is enough. Watch, be encouraged, and discover the life-changing power of God's grace.Scriptures Used:Galatians 1:1-10John 14:62 Corinthians 11:14Links:calvarymd.comcalvarymd.com/givefacebook.com/calvaryfrederick

Your 23-year-old self might have measured a trip by how fast you could pack, how far you could drive, and how many friends you could squeeze into a weekend. But as we hit midlife, travel often stops being about proving we are adventurous and starts being about getting honest with what we need. I'm Cheryl Esch, and I'm exploring a question that keeps coming up when I watch younger travelers move through the world with pure spontaneity: how would you travel differently now, as a woman 50 and up?We talk about why last-minute plans can feel exciting at 23 and oddly stressful later on, and how that shift is not a loss of fun, it's growth. We dig into identity, confidence, and the real reason some of us avoid being alone, especially on holidays. Then we move into intentional travel planning for solo travelers: the mental, emotional, and even spiritual prep that can turn “time off” into genuine renewal.I share three grounding questions to ask before you book anything: How am I feeling right now in my body and mind? Do I feel comfortable giving myself permission to step away? What do I want to feel during the trip and when I return home? Whether you crave a quiet retreat, a break from social media, or a purpose-filled adventure, you'll leave with a clearer sense of what meaningful travel looks like in this season.If you want support creating a purposeful solo trip, I also share how one-on-one coaching can help. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs time away, and leave a review telling me: what do you want your next trip to give you?Coaching InvitationIf you're feeling drawn toward solo travel but unsure where to begin, this is something I support women with through 1:1 coaching. Together we can explore what kind of travel experience fits your season of life and create a thoughtful plan that reflects the woman you are becoming.https://cherylbeckesch.com/workwithme/Apply for the Set Free to Become: A Spirit-led Travel Journey Coachinghttps://forms.gle/CG6K2pXEQmiXwfBW8Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.comhello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram @solotraveladventures50

This message was given by Rev. Mike Cofer at Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Judge Edwin Torres released Timothy Hudson four months ago. He called the government's case “a much closer call” and said he would not characterize it as strong. Then on June 10th, the same judge reversed himself, ordered Hudson detained, and said from the bench that he could “snap at any time” and that no conditions of release can protect the community. That reversal tells you something changed between the two hearings — and the prosecution hasn't said publicly what it was.Meanwhile, the question of parental accountability grows louder. Hudson's own step-grandmother publicly stated that the parents should face consequences. Anna's ex-boyfriend has said she was afraid of Hudson and took steps to avoid being alone with him. Three teenagers who had not been raised together were assigned to a single cabin on a cruise ship in international waters.Eric Faddis examines what prompted the judicial reversal, the jurisdictional wall blocking parental charges, and what the prosecution must do before September to survive a judge who has already expressed doubts about the strength of their case.Timothy Hudson, sixteen, is charged as an adult with first-degree murder. He has pleaded not guilty and is entitled to the presumption of innocence.A look back at the most compelling stories of the week.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CruiseShipMurder #CarnivalHorizon #JusticeForAnna #JudgeTorres #HiddenKillers #EricFaddis #TrueCrime #CrumbleyComparison

Episode Summary: Have you ever wondered why trauma seems to leave lasting marks on your mind, heart, and even relationships? In today's conversation, I sit down with Dr. J. Otis Ledbetter, author of Set Free, Released from the Damage of Trauma, to uncover how we can overcome the destructive effects of trauma and move towards God's peace and restoration. Drawing from scripture and real-life experiences, Dr. Ledbetter reveals how even biblical heroes wrestled with trauma and how we can learn from their stories to create tranquil paths of healing and wholeness. If you've been searching for hope after loss, abuse, crisis, or disappointment, this episode will encourage you that freedom is possible. Today, we're going to be talking about how to overcome the lasting damage of trauma through God's word. Quotables from the episode: Trauma is not the event. Trauma is the chronic reaction to that event. Trauma is ongoing. An event can happen and then it can be in your past. You may never forget it, but it no longer identifies you. And it no longer points the direction that you should go, whether life or death. The first emotion that somebody faces after a traumatic event is fear. Fear leads to anxiety. Anxiety leads to mood swings. Mood swings will lead you into isolation. Isolation brings the worst. It brings hopelessness. And it brings despair, and loss of purpose. The truth is what heals. God does not heal deceit. He heals truth. The one word for parents to pass a heritage to their children their faith, is intentionality. Just do something. Don't think it can be done by accident. Be intentional. The trauma of the unknown is, I think, the most garden variety trauma you can have. Don't leave out the spiritual because there is a God who loves you and he is a God of hope. God knows us so intimately that he knows what we need and willingly provides it. God says, come to me if you're heavy laden. I'll give you rest. He didn't say I'll rescue you. He's not going to rescue you. But he's going to give you a place of rest. Scripture References: Isaiah 61:1—“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” Psalm 40:2 (NIV) – “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” Joel 2:25 (ESV) – “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.” Recommended Resources: Set Free, Released from the Damage of Trauma by Dr. J. Otis Ledbetter Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Dr. J. Otis Ledbetter: Website / Facebook / X Connect with Dr. Bengtson: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Otis Ledbetter lives in Clovis, California, with his wife Gail. He is an author, conference speaker, and the Lead Pastor at Sonrise Church. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University’s Theological Seminary. He and Gail have three grown children and twelve grandchildren. He has written numerous articles for magazines and specializes in Heritage Builders workshops nationally and internationally, which teach parents and grandparents the spiritual, emotional, and social components of the heritage they are passing to the next generation. His books include Your Heritage, In the Secret Place, Soul Hunger : Satisfy Your Heart’s Deepest Longing, and his latest 2022 release Set Free: Released from the Damage of Trauma. He has been featured on numerous radio and television broadcasts. His book Your Heritage was distributed as a premium offer on Billy Graham’s Hour of Decision. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've been feeling pressure to reinvent yourself, this episode offers a different perspective. Dr. Saundra explores why lasting change comes less from new goals and more from healthier rhythms, renewed trust, and a sustainable pace for the season ahead. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

What would change if you treated your next solo road trip like a daily conversation with God instead of a race from one stop to the next? I just got back from a 15-day U.S. road trip that surprised me in the best ways, and it started with one intentional prayer: give me a truth, a promise, a word each day while I travel. I didn't expect how clearly those “daily nuggets” would show up once I made the space to listen. A week before I left, my friend canceled, and I had to scramble to rework my plans, my lodging, and my budget. That disruption could have derailed everything, but it became part of the gift. Road trip travel is flexible in a way air travel isn't, and that flexibility created room for rest, reflection, and real communion with God. I share how I journal each day, how I catch quick notes while driving, and how guidance can come through surprising places like a random autoplay song or a simple daily meditation that confronts worry and calls me back to trust. I also talk about the deeper side of travel memories, including what it felt like to return to the Badlands as an adult and how nature helps us savor the moment and carry it forward. Along the way, I recap the route (16 states and 4,600 miles), a personal answer I felt God gave me about where to live, and why intentional solo travel can strengthen faith and clarity. If you're craving a meaningful road trip, Christian encouragement, and practical ways to travel with purpose, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review. What's one thing you'd ask God to show you on your next trip?Coaching InvitationIf you're feeling drawn toward solo travel but unsure where to begin, this is something I support women with through 1:1 coaching. Together we can explore what kind of travel experience fits your season of life and create a thoughtful plan that reflects the woman you are becoming.https://cherylbeckesch.com/workwithme/Apply for the Set Free to Become: A Spirit-led Travel Journey Coachinghttps://forms.gle/CG6K2pXEQmiXwfBW8Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.comhello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram @solotraveladventures50

Most of us would never say it out loud. But in private? Nearly 90% of people admit they carry a deep, quiet belief that God is somehow disappointed in them. That He rolls His eyes when they pray. That they're too much, too broken, too far behind. And today we are calling that exactly what it is: a lie from the pit of hell. On this episode of On Mondays We Pray, we are praying together over the shame of not measuring up and releasing it for good. Because when you let this lie go, you step into a love that is so vast, so rich, and so fulfilling that everything begins to shift. Come pray with us.   Have a specific prayer request? Email me! I would love to pray for you. Rachel@rachelwortman.com

This message was given by Rev. Mike Cofer at Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church in Liberty Hill, Texas.

Kathy and Jim discuss the heinous crimes of ex-NFL star Darren Sharper - who is back in the community after being convicted of 9 drug assisted raped in 5 states.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your life is shaped by what consistently receives your energy. In this episode, Dr. Saundra uncovers the hidden energy drains that leave people depleted and offers practical insights to help you align your energy with what matters most. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

At the heart of this letter to the Galatians is a battle between two different claims. Some teachers claim that God will only accept you on the basis of your own obedience, your own performance. The Apostle Paul, on the other hand, claims that God will only accept you on the basis of his SON'S obedience and performance.

There is a battle that does not just attack you. It separates you.It does not come with noise. It comes with distance. It moves you away from the people who could help you, the community that could surround you, and the voice of anyone who might speak life into what you are facing. And by the time most people recognize what is happening — they are already alone with it.Matthew 8:28-34 introduces a man whose battle had done exactly that. And what Jesus did when He arrived at that situation is one of the most misunderstood moments in the entire gospel — not because it is complicated, but because most people stop reading at the miracle and miss what the miracle was actually about.Here is what nobody tells you about the battle that isolates — it does not just want to keep you suffering. It wants to keep you invisible. And there is a reason for that. Because the moment your battle ends — it does not end quietly. It ends in a way that everyone around you will have to acknowledge.The man in this passage had been in his battle so long that the community had stopped trying to reach him. They had accepted what he had become. They had stopped expecting anything different. And then Jesus showed up — and the ending of that story was so public, so undeniable, so impossible to explain away, that the entire region heard about it before the day was over.What was it about the way Jesus handled this particular battle that made the ending impossible to contain?And why does the community's response at the end of this story reveal something about YOUR battle that most people never consider?There is something Jesus said to this man after the battle ended — an instruction that seems small — that holds the key to why your battle ending publicly matters more than you may realize.It is in this message.Press play — because the battle that has been keeping YOU isolated was never meant to be the end of your story. And what happens when it ends will not be quiet.

Many of us are exhausted not because of what we're doing, but because of what we're carrying. In this episode, Dr. Saundra explores the invisible burdens of disappointment, responsibility, and outdated identities and shares how releasing unnecessary weight can create space for greater peace, energy, and freedom. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

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In this episode, Dr. Saundra explores how easy it is to drift into a life driven by obligations, expectations, and momentum rather than intention. You'll learn how to evaluate whether the direction you're heading still aligns with the life you truly desire. Learn more about Rest Recovery Blueprint. Get your copy of Sacred Rest. I Choose My Best Life Podcast is one of the  Top 20 Christian Women Podcasts I Choose My Best Life Books: Being Fully Known, Colorful Connections, Sacred Rest, Come Empty, Set Free to Live Free Connect with Saundra: Twitter: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drdaltonsmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSaundraDaltonSmith

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Leslie continues the Steadfast Heart series with a conversation about self-pity and the impact that it can have on our emotional health. While the culture often treats self-pity as harmless or even healthy, in reality nothing can plummet us into despair or depression quicker. In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical keys to living free from the trap of self-pity while also allowing God to bring healing to our hurts and griefs.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.