Podcasts about Shadrach

Best known for starring in Disney's live-action Aladdin (2019), Egyptian born Canadian actor Mena Massoud now takes on a biblical role as the Old Testament prophet Daniel. In the movie Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face King Nebuchadnezzar's ultimatum: compromise their faith or be cast into a fiery furnace. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Mena discusses the film and how his Coptic Christian background helped him bring the biblical figure to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you do when you know God is good—but fear keeps telling you the worst is about to happen?We're reaching back into the Collide Podcast archives to share this powerful conversation with Bible teacher and author Heidi Lee Anderson because her message about trusting God in the unknown is one we all need again and again. Heidi was just 23 when a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis turned the future she imagined upside down. Years later, even after entering remission, the possibility of secondary cancers brought fear rushing back and forced her to wrestle with what it actually means to live in God's peace when the “giants” haven't disappeared. Heidi and Willow talk honestly about the difference between feeling afraid and becoming consumed by fear, why the battles we face don't get to become our identity, how remembering God's past faithfulness helps us trust Him in the present, and why we shouldn't put a period in the middle of a story God is still writing. Whether you're facing a health crisis, an uncertain future, disappointment, grief, or simply a season where you can't see what God is doing, this conversation will remind you that He is still present, still working, and still worthy of your trust.Meet Heidi Lee AndersonHeidi Lee is an author, Bible teacher, speaker, and founder of Heidi Lee Anderson Ministries who is passionate about helping people know and trust the truth of God's Word. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 23, Heidi began sharing her journey through writing and discovered a calling to help others encounter the hope of Scripture in the middle of real-life struggles. Now more than a decade in remission, Heidi continues to share how God met her in fear and uncertainty and taught her to cling to His promises even when she couldn't see what was ahead.Key TakeawaysWhen fear keeps returning: Remember there is a difference between feeling afraid and becoming afraid. Heidi shares that fear and anxiety are real emotions, but we don't have to let them consume our thoughts, dictate our choices, or become our identity.When the next giant feels overwhelming: Change the way you see the battle. Heidi discovered through the Israelites' journey into the Promised Land that each battle became an opportunity to advance into the territory God had already promised them.When it feels like nothing is changing: Remember what God has already done. Looking back on His faithfulness gives us courage to trust Him when we're stuck in the middle of a story and can't yet see how it will end.When your story looks anything but good: Don't put a period where God hasn't. The middle of Daniel, David, or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's stories looked hopeless too. Heidi reminds us that God was still moving—and He is still moving in ours.When your mind is stuck on worst-case scenarios: Trade the lie for truth. Rather than allowing fearful thoughts to repeat unchecked, Heidi encourages us to intentionally turn toward what God says is true, lovely, and praiseworthy.How This Episode Will Encourage YouJesus wants to collide with you right in the middle of the fear, uncertainty, and circumstances you cannot control. You don't have to wait until the battle is over to experience His presence—He wants to meet you there and remind you that your story is still in His hands.Collide BookCollide Bible Study | A Six Week Journey Toward Healing Follow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Why does God allow Christians to suffer? How should believers respond when suffering comes through sickness, loss, persecution, broken relationships, or the ordinary pain of life in a fallen world? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing walks through what Scripture teaches about suffering, God’s sovereignty, persecution, and the presence of Christ in the valley.Looking at Genesis 3, Romans 8, Joseph, the cross of Christ, Psalm 23, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Stephen, Polycarp, and the persecuted church throughout history, Cory reminds believers that suffering is not evidence that God has abandoned His people.Instead, Christians can endure because Christ is present with them, sovereign over their suffering, and preparing them for eternal glory.

A 90-foot gold statue. A command to bow. And three men who won't.Weeks one and two of Backbone: A Study in Daniel both ended well — nobody lost their life, everybody went home safe. This week, that pattern breaks. King Nebuchadnezzar orders his entire empire to bow to a golden statue of himself or be thrown into a blazing furnace. And this time, there's no guarantee it ends okay.Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse — not because they know how it'll end, but because they've decided who they answer to. Their answer to the king contains five words that may be the theological center of the whole book of Daniel: "but even if He doesn't."In this message, Pastor Cory unpacks:✅ Why real backbone is tested by uncertainty, not by guaranteed outcomes✅ How to hold conviction without losing Christlikeness✅ Why the miracle in the furnace isn't rescue — it's presence✅ What your kids actually inherit from you (hint: it's not your convictions)Backbone doesn't need a guaranteed rescue.

Matthew 5:14-1614“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.Daniel 11 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. 3Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family and of the nobility, 4youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. 5The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. 6Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the tribe of Judah. 7And the chief of the eunuchs gave them names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar, Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he called Abednego.8But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. 9And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs, 10and the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who assigned your food and your drink; for why should he see that you were in worse condition than the youths who are of your own age? So you would endanger my head with the king.” 11Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had assigned over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12“Test your servants for ten days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13Then let our appearance and the appearance of the youths who eat the king's food be observed by you, and deal with your servants according to what you see.” 14So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them for ten days. 15At the end of ten days it was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king's food. 16So the steward took away their food and the wine they were to drink, and gave them vegetables.17As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 18At the end of the time, when the king had commanded that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 19And the king spoke with them, and among all of them none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore they stood before the king. 20And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom. 21And Daniel was there until the first year of King Cyrus.

Sermon Direct Link 9/13/26 Rev. Clint Smith Our God Whom We Serve Is Able – Daniel 3:8–18 Look out! Your faith might be showing. In our passage of Scripture today, Daniel's three friends, Shadrach, Meshach, ... Read More The post Our God Whom We Serve Is Able (Daniel 3:8–18) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

The sermon uses the biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to teach children about unwavering faith in God. It highlights their decision to remain faithful even if God did not save them from the fiery furnace, emphasizing that trust is not dependent on outcomes. The central message encourages believers to praise and trust God regardless of whether their prayers are answered as expected. This attitude of surrendering control demonstrates a deep reliance on God's character rather than His actions. The preacher concludes by praying for the congregation to maintain this steadfast trust in all circumstances.

Standing Firm When Everyone Else BowsDaniel 3:16–18: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. 17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O King. 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” There comes a moment in every believer's life when following Jesus will cost you something.Join Life's Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademyAccept Jesus today. https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and rose for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!****Congratulations! You are now a child of the Most High. John 1:12 says, "But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."****If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.”****Click here for FREE eBook download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love and support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cash App: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchNote Journals and Puzzles:https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingAuthored Books: https://tinyurl.com/PastorMalachiBooksHNO Crypto Coin Investing Opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/HNOCoin-ReferralFREE Ways to Support Me:

Voices of WholeLife 2026: Forge - Taylor BothwellThrough the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we see that their courage in the furnace was built through years of small decisions to remain faithful. The goal of forging isn't perfection, it's allowing God to use the heat, pressure, people, and choices along the way to shape our strength, beauty, and identity.Reach out to us with your questions and comments:Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607 Email: podcast@wholelife.church#SpeakingOfGraceGet Connected with WholeLife! Reach out and let us know how we can serve you: http://wholelife.church/connectSUBSCRIBE NOW to our companion podcast, This Is WholeLife, which dives deeper into the message and topic with Pastors Ken Wetmore, Melanie Bockmann, Assistant Communication Director Lucas Moraes, and Communication Director Randy Magray as the host. It's the perfect midweek commute podcast to stay connected with your family at WholeLife Church. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback, which we will discuss and share in the next episode! Speaking of Grace is available everywhere you listen to podcasts! If you've enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform and share it with your family, friends, and social media, where you will find us at the following links! X, Facebook, and Instagram. Thank you for listening! To learn more about our podcasts at WholeLife Church, visit the Podcasts page on our website.NEXT WEEK-NEW SERIES: This Is WholeLife - Ken WetmoreFind out what's happening at WholeLife Church by visiting our Events Calendar: https://wholelife.church/events!To learn more about WholeLife Church, visit our website: www.WholeLife.Church The theme music for Speaking of Grace was written, produced, and performed by WholeLife Church's own Phillip Burks - https://www.phillipburks.com/.Share the show: https://speaking-of-grace.captivate.fm/listenlinks#WholeLifePodcast #ThisIsWholeLife #GreaterThings

Daniel 1:1-211 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. And he brought them to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, and placed the vessels in the treasury of his god. 3 Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family and of the nobility, 4 youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans. 5 The king assigned them a daily portion of the food that the king ate, and of the wine that he drank. They were to be educated for three years, and at the end of that time they were to stand before the king. 6 Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah of the tribe of Judah. 7 And the chief of the eunuchs gave them names: Daniel he called Belteshazzar, Hananiah he called Shadrach, Mishael he called Meshach, and Azariah he called Abednego.8 But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king's food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself. 9 And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs, 10 and the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who assigned your food and your drink; for why should he see that you were in worse condition than the youths who are of your own age? So you would endanger my head with the king.” 11 Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had assigned over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 12 “Test your servants for ten days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then let our appearance and the appearance of the youths who eat the king's food be observed by you, and deal with your servants according to what you see.” 14 So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them for ten days. 15 At the end of ten days it was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king's food. 16 So the steward took away their food and the wine they were to drink, and gave them vegetables.17 As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 18 At the end of the time, when the king had commanded that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 19 And the king spoke with them, and among all of them none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Therefore they stood before the king. 20 And in every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom. 21 And Daniel was there until the first year of King Cyrus..

The sermon challenges the common Christian expectation that faith guarantees immediate deliverance or favorable outcomes, using the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as a primary example. It argues that true maturity in faith involves trusting God's character rather than His provision alone, even when prayers go unanswered or suffering persists. The preacher warns against treating biblical miracles as rules for personal experience and highlights the reality that many faithful disciples throughout history endured hardship without physical rescue. By referencing Hebrews 11 and the example of Job, the message encourages the listeners to find sufficiency in Jesus alone, regardless of their circumstances. Ultimately, the central call is to maintain unwavering loyalty to God even if He chooses not to intervene in the way humans desire.

The Bible says that the enemy roars around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. Peter says do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you as though some strange thing happened to you but keep on rejoicing so that also the revelation of His glory you may rejoice in exultation. The New Testament teaches about the trying of one's faith as a fiery trial. But for Shadrach, Meshack, and Abendego it was a reality. The mysterious 4th Figure in this section of scripture is the Protector of God's people. The fire had no power over God's people. Not one stitch of clothing was singed. For that we rejoice. Whether Meshach, Shadrach, and Abendego saw this figure is up for debate. But we know one person who did and that 4th Figure would be etched in his mind forever Daniel 3:24-30 Luke 16:14 then 19-31

What do you do when your life doesn't look anything like you thought it would?When the relationship falls apart, the opportunity disappears, the finances become uncertain, the prayer seems unanswered, or you find yourself walking through a season you never expected?In this episode of the Dream Creation Podcast, we're talking about one of the most important truths you can hold onto in a difficult season:God may not always remove you from the hardship—but He will never abandon you in it.Throughout Scripture, we see faithful people who experienced incredible pain, uncertainty, rejection, loss, and fear—and yet God was still with them.We'll walk through the stories of:✨ Joseph — betrayed by his brothers, thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, and imprisoned, yet Scripture repeatedly tells us that the Lord was with Joseph.✨ Job — who experienced devastating loss and suffering without understanding why, reminding us that we can bring our questions and pain honestly before God.✨ Hagar — alone in the wilderness with her son, discovering that God is El Roi—the God who sees.✨ Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego — thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to compromise their faith, showing us that God can meet us in the fire.✨ Paul and Silas — beaten and imprisoned, yet praying and worshipping God at midnight, reminding us that we can trust and praise God even before we see the prison doors open.If you're currently going through a hard season, waiting season, wilderness season, spiritual battle, loss, disappointment, or uncertainty, this episode is for you.You'll be encouraged to:• Stop interpreting God's silence as His absence• Bring your honest emotions and questions to God• Focus on today's obedience instead of trying to control tomorrow• Seek godly community instead of isolating yourself• Remember that your circumstances do not define your identity• Trust God one day—and one faithful step—at a timeYou don't need to understand everything God is doing to trust Him.You don't need to see the entire path to take the next step.And you don't have to walk through the fire alone.God is still with you.

Brody Holloway | SWO26Daniel 3 challenges us to stand firm when the world tells us to compromise. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to the king's statue, even when they knew it could cost them their lives. Their example shows us what it looks like to stay faithful to God when we are pressured to fit in.Following Christ does not mean we will never face suffering. But God can use suffering to build our endurance and strengthen our faith. And when we walk through the fire, we can trust that God is with us. He may not always keep us from the fire, but He will never leave us in it alone.In this sermon, Brody explores:The pressure of pluralismFaithfulness in the face of persecutionHow suffering for the Christian produces enduranceHow God is with us in the fireSWO26Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

It's one thing to say you follow Jesus. It's another thing to make decisions shaped by the Kingdom of God when obedience actually costs you something.In Daniel 3 and Daniel 6, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Daniel face defining moments where their confessional faith has to become convictional faith. Their stories remind us that every follower of Jesus will encounter moments of testing—big and small—where we must choose between conviction and compromise.In this message, we look at why we compromise through conflict, control, compassion, and confusion, and what it takes to live with conviction: count the cost, trust God's leadership, and discern His presence.The promise of the Christian life isn't that we will never enter the fire, or even that God will always deliver us from it in the way we expect. Because of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit, the promise is that we will never enter the fire alone.

Welcome to The Life & Times of P.A.Z.NIA, with your hosts, Shane/Rayo2 & Shadrach! Herein, Shane/Rayo2 and Shadrach cover a ton of news, almost an hour's worth. Jamin Biconik didn't make it for our Freedom Pioneer Focus interview, and so we took a Freedom Music Spotlight break, covered the minimal fan… The post The Life & Times of P.A.Z.NIA #6: A Monthly News Show From Veritas with Rayo2 & Shadrach appeared first on The Vonu Podcast.

Today we finish the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace and focus on the fourth person who appears with them in the fire. Their story reminds us that faithfulness doesn't mean we will never face difficult seasons—in fact, sometimes we can find ourselves in the fire precisely because we are trying to be faithful to God. But the promise of Scripture isn't that we will never walk through the fire; it is that we will never walk through it alone. God is present with us in the hardest moments of our lives, and when we aren't the ones in the fire, we are called to be willing to walk into it with someone else. We may not be able to fix their situation or explain their suffering, but sometimes simply being present and reminding someone that they are not alone is exactly what they need.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here. Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST.You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.

“What if the worst actually happens?” In the middle of life's most difficult moments, this question has probably run through your mind. How should we respond in the face of uncertainty? Is God still good even when our fears really come true? Listen in as we find the answer in the famous story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

August 30th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald God always has a remnant. Noah and his family stayed faithful to God in a wicked and perverse day. Elijah felt completely alone in the days of Ahab and Jezebel, but God had 7,000 prophets who had not bent the knee. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would not bow to an idol. Jesus had twelve men. God always has a remnant. In the final verses of Malachi, God speaks to the faithful few. Those who had listened to the Lord and obeyed. And God reminded them that there was a day coming when God would make things right. Evil will fail, and right will prevail on the day of the Lord. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue to receive encouragement from God’s prophet, Malachi. In a day when sometimes evil is rewarded and wickedness appears to be winning, let’s gather around the Word of God and be encouraged to stay faithful, swim against the current of the world, and keep one eye to the sky knowing that our day is coming. I hope to see you at church this weekend!

August 30th, 2026 Pastor Chad McDonald God always has a remnant. Noah and his family stayed faithful to God in a wicked and perverse day. Elijah felt completely alone in the days of Ahab and Jezebel, but God had 7,000 prophets who had not bent the knee. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would not bow to an idol. Jesus had twelve men. God always has a remnant. In the final verses of Malachi, God speaks to the faithful few. Those who had listened to the Lord and obeyed. And God reminded them that there was a day coming when God would make things right. Evil will fail, and right will prevail on the day of the Lord. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we continue to receive encouragement from God’s prophet, Malachi. In a day when sometimes evil is rewarded and wickedness appears to be winning, let’s gather around the Word of God and be encouraged to stay faithful, swim against the current of the world, and keep one eye to the sky knowing that our day is coming. I hope to see you at church this weekend!

Today we continue through Daniel with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and their refusal to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue. Even when threatened with the fiery furnace, they demonstrate a remarkable faith—not simply a faith that says God will save them, but a faith that says God is able to save us, but even if he doesn't, we will still trust him. Their story reminds us that genuine faith isn't dependent upon God always doing what we want or answering our prayers in the way we expect. It is trusting God because God is faithful, regardless of how the story turns out. Like these three men, we are called to remember who we are and whose we are, especially when the world around us pressures us to compromise what we believe.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.

Faith is not only about what we believe; it is also about what we are willing to stand for. Throughout Scripture, we see men and women placed in moments where remaining silent would have been easier, but faith required them to speak, act and stand for what was right. Standing for truth will not always make us popular, but when we know who God is, we can stand even when everyone else chooses to bow. In this message, we explore: DANIEL – A FAITH THAT WOULD NOT COMPROMISE Daniel lived in a culture that constantly challenged his faith, but he refused to compromise his convictions. Even when a law was passed that threatened his life, Daniel continued to pray to God as he had done before. His life reminds us that truth does not change because the environment around us changes. Sometimes standing for God means continuing to do what is right when everyone around us is telling us to stop. SHADRACH, MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO – WE WILL NOT BOW King Nebuchadnezzar commanded everyone to bow before the golden image. Three men remained standing. They knew the consequences. They knew the furnace was waiting. Yet their response was clear: even if God did not deliver them in the way they expected, they would still not bow. Standing for truth means deciding beforehand that there are some things we simply will not compromise. ESTHER – SPEAKING WHEN SILENCE IS EASIER Esther was placed in a position where speaking the truth could have cost her life. Yet Mordecai challenged her with the words, “Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” There are moments when God places us in certain rooms, positions and relationships because He expects us to use our voice. Silence may feel safe, but sometimes faith requires us to speak. NATHAN – TELLING THE TRUTH EVEN TO A KING When David sinned, Nathan had the courage to confront him. David was king. Nathan understood the risk, but truth was more important than comfort. He stood before David and declared, “You are the man.” Real truth does not change depending on who is standing in front of us. Standing for truth means having the courage to say what is right even when the person who needs to hear it is powerful, influential or close to us. #empowerchurch #david #faith #stand #righteousness #upright #understanding #truth

Apologies! We've had a few technical issues but we've got an all timer for you coming from the depths of white savior hell. Shadrach is a painful watch. Not simply because of the subject matter (a 99 year old slave WALKS from Alabama to Virginia to die on the plantation he was born on) but for the fact that they treat this full grown Black man like a prop.  We dig into the history of the short story the film is based on, what kind of horrible make-up job they did on this man and read some of the absolutely insane reviews people left for this film.  Join our book club! Follow us on the socials to see our reading list and catch us discussing our first book (Toni Morrison's Language as Liberation) very soon. Follow us at whitepeoplewontsaveyoupod on Instagram and TikTok for more! Also, we'll have another episode out this Thursday as we catch up on our schedule so stay tuned for that! 

Standing on the edge of fiery furnace, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were able to actually embody what it means to have faith. To believe that God is good and trustworthy beyond the assurance of a guaranteed outcome. They knew God was not only in control of their story but walking it out with them.  Their faith was not contingent upon whether God would save them. Even if God didn't, it was enough for them to know that God could. It was enough to know that God would be with them regardless of the outcome. Whatever moment we think will swallow us up is swallowed up by the moment when Jesus gives his life so that we can live the life of faith.  It's a moment that says, 'O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory?'"

What makes someone so confident in God that even the threat of death can't shake them? In this message, Wade looks at Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Daniel to show how their uncompromising friendship with God produced a confidence that operated completely differently from the world around them. Discover how the even greater relationship we have with God through Christ—being His children, filled with His Spirit, and secure in His love—can free us from fear and form the same kind of unshakable confidence in us.  

God has established governing authorities for His purposes, and Christians have a real role to play within that order. Romans 13 gives two reasons for submitting to authority: the external reality of God's wrath against sin, and the internal motivation of a transformed conscience shaped by love for Christ. Even corrupt or unjust leaders are not outside God's sovereign control, as Scripture shows repeatedly through figures like Nebuchadnezzar, whom God used to accomplish His will. When governments command what God forbids, Christians obey God rather than men, just as Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did. Rather than retreating from culture, followers of Jesus are called to be salt and light, stepping into the gaps that broken institutions leave behind. The church is the one organization entrusted by God to carry the virtues of Christ into the world, and that calling demands engagement, not silence.

In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show us what it looks like to remain faithful when the world pressures us to bow. Their story reveals how control works, what righteous resistance looks like, and why devotion to Jesus becomes most visible when following Him costs something. In this message, we're reminded that Jesus may not always rescue us from the fire, but He promises to be with us and rescue us through it.

What do you do when faith requires more than just believing, but waiting in the dark? Discover the hidden power of combining your faith with patience, and learn how standing firm like the saints of old unlocks God's greatest promises for your life!

In this Bible Story, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refuse to worship the statue Nebuchadnezzar set up, and are thrown into the fire as punishment. The flames rage but they are unharmed. The Lord protects them, and Nebuchadnezzar awes at the power of their God. This story is inspired by Daniel 3. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Daniel 3:25 from the King James Version.Episode 164: Nebuchadnezzar, filled with ego, built a statue like the one in his dream. But this one was made entirely of gold, a representation of his kingdom being eternal and rejection of what God said would happen. He ordered all the men of Babylon to gather and bow down to the statue. However, there were three men in the crowd who would not. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. These three were thrown into the fire for their testimony and refusal to bow. But God did not abandon them. Instead, He used this as a prime opportunity to show Nebuchadnezzar and the whole kingdom of Babylon His power. In response it was they who bowed to Him.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you practicing a faith that brings you closer to God, or one that pushes Him away? In this episode, Pastor Mike Decker dives into Mark chapter 8 and Daniel 3 to uncover the three dangerous types of "bad spirituality" that can quietly sabotage your relationship with the Divine.From the pitfalls of "sign-based" faith to the trap of making contractual deals with God, you'll learn how to identify these religious behaviors in your own life. Pastor Mike also shares the powerful story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to illustrate what true, "even if" trust looks like in the face of a fiery furnace.Tune in to discover:Why Jesus walked away from the Pharisees' demand for a sign.How to break free from "Contractual Spirituality."The remedy for "Short Memory Spirituality" through the practice of thankfulness.A guided prayer to help you celebrate God's past and future faithfulness.Shift your focus from testing God to truly trusting Him.Follow Hello Pastor Mike: Connect with us for more biblical teachings and encouragement to help you grow in your walk with Christ.http://www.hellopastormike.com

Where do you draw the line?In a world where values are constantly shifting, how do you know what's simply a preference, what's a matter of conscience, and what's truly non-negotiable?In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced a choice that could cost them everything. Their faith wasn't built on God guaranteeing the outcome they wanted. They knew God could save them—but even if He didn't, they had already decided who they would worship.This week, Pastor Mike walks through a practical framework for making difficult moral decisions, standing firm without becoming hostile, and trusting God even when obedience comes with a cost.

When the Heat Gets Turned Up | Thriving in Babylon Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew God was able to deliver them. They believed He would. But even if He didn't, they still wouldn't bow. In Daniel 3, we see a faith that isn't dependent on circumstances or outcomes. This message from Thriving in Babylon explores idolatry, cultural pressure, godly conviction, and what happens when following Jesus comes with a cost. Sometimes God's will isn't to deliver us from the trial but to give us strength to endure through it. And when we stand for God, we don't just experience His protection. We experience His presence. Key Insights: Convictions are built before the pressure comes. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's decision not to bow wasn't a sudden burst of courage. Their pattern of obedience had already been established in Daniel 1 and 2. Idolatry is bigger than statues. Anything we place ahead of God, including ourselves, family, success, work, or other priorities, can begin taking the glory that belongs to Him. Faith doesn't require a guaranteed outcome. “Even if He does not” shows a trust in God that isn't dependent on getting the answer or rescue we want. God doesn't always remove the trial. Sometimes His will is to give us the strength to walk through what we would rather escape. God's presence can become clearest in the fire. The three men weren't alone in the furnace. The message points to the fourth figure as a Christophany, a visible, pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, emphasizing that God met them in the very place they needed Him most. Scripture Focus: Daniel 3:1 Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Thriving in Babylon Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on [Facebook](www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website

2026-08-16 Help My Unbeliefby Pastor Chris BergScripture: Mark 9:14-2914 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him.16 “What are you arguing with them about?” he asked.17 A man in the crowd answered, “Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18 Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.”19 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”20 So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.21 Jesus asked the boy's father, “How long has he been like this?”“From childhood,” he answered. 22 “It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.”23 “‘If you can'?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”24 Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”25 When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the impure spirit. “You deaf and mute spirit,” he said, “I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.”26 The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He's dead.” 27 But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.28 After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn't we drive it out?”29 He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”----Notes, outline and a summary from this sermon are made by Pocket AI and found here:This teaching explores Mark 9:14-29, focusing on the transition from the glory of the Transfiguration back to the reality of human suffering and the necessity of faith-driven dependence on God.The Return from GloryThe narrative begins with Jesus, Peter, James, and John descending from the Mount of Transfiguration. The transition is likened to a college student returning home or an employee returning from vacation: the "high" of the experience is met with a world that remains unchanged and often chaotic. While the three disciples witnessed Christ's eternal majesty, they returned to a valley where the religious establishment remained dismissive and the remaining disciples were struggling.The Perceived vs. Real ProblemUpon returning, Jesus finds the disciples arguing with scribes over their inability to heal a demon-possessed boy.The Perceived Problem: The disciples' failure to cast out the spirit and the boy's physical suffering (seizures, foaming at the mouth, and being mute).The Real Problem: Jesus identifies the root issue as a "faithless generation." He rebukes the lack of belief that permeated the crowd, the scribes, and even his own followers.The Nature of Faith and ObedienceThe interaction with the boy's father highlights the struggle between belief and doubt. When the father asks, "If you can do anything, have compassion," Jesus challenges the "if," stating that all things are possible for one who believes.Honest Faith: The father's response—"I believe; help my unbelief"—is presented as the model for the believer. It acknowledges both a core trust in Christ and the reality of human doubt.Faith as Action: Faith is not defined as mere intellectual assent or "faith in faith." Instead, it is a transition from knowledge to reckoning—putting biblical truth into practice. True faith inevitably leads to obedient action rather than inaction.The Sovereignty of God: Drawing from the example of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah), the teaching emphasizes that while God is able to deliver, faith does not presume he must act in a specific way. The commitment is to remain obedient regardless of the outcome.The Necessity of PrayerThe disciples later ask why they were unable to cast out the demon despite having done so previously. Jesus responds that "this kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer."Prayer as Dependence: The failure of the disciples was a failure of dependence. By not praying, they were relying on their own past successes or inherent power rather than God.The Lesson of Ai: The sermon parallels this with the Israelites' defeat at Ai (Joshua 7). After the miraculous victory at Jericho, they moved against Ai without seeking God, leading to a humiliating defeat because they were no longer operating in total dependence.Conclusion: A disciple who prays is a disciple who depends. Prayer is the natural inclination of one who recognizes they can do nothing apart from Christ.------Mandeville Bible Church   "Where God's Word is Our Foundation"https://www.mandevillebiblechurch.org/Come and see that God's Word is alive and at work right here in Mandeville.. and throughout the world!All are welcome. 217 Carroll Street, Mandeville, LA 70448Church Office: (985) 626-3114Sunday Service: 9:30AMAdult Sunday School: 10:45-11:30AMNursery and Children's church available.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were three young men from Judah who found themselves in a heated situation.They were brought into the court of King Nebuchadnezzar II, and ordered to bow before the king's golden image. The alternative was a one-way ticket to the fiery furnace.The king's command would have been easy for these guys to follow, but their own King of Kings had already commanded them to place no other gods before Him and to stay away from the evil of graven images. They may have been wary of the king's wrath, but their faith in God was stronger.They replied in Daniel 3:16–18, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter...Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.”Rather than violate their commitment to obey God, these men put their lives in His hands. They didn't know whether God would intervene to save them. They knew God could, but they didn't know that He would. Regardless of the outcome, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose to live for the Lord, and if necessary, they were willing to die in obedience to the Lord.Romans 14:8 says, “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”As an example of His power, God intervened to spare their lives. Even though He allowed them to be tied up and thrown into the furnace, the blazing heat didn't affect them at all. They walked out unharmed.In the midst of our own challenges, we know God can and does show up for us. He asks us to trust Him with the obstacles we face every day, and with our very lives.Let's pray.Jesus, it's unlikely anyone will threaten to throw us into a fiery furnace, but it sure feels like our feet are put to the fire at times. Remind us to trust you...with every dilemma, every shortcoming, and every situation. We give you our challenges, and our lives. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

In this Bible Story, we were introduced to Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. The three young men are specially chosen out of the Judaen captives to sit under the king as wise men. King Nebuchadnezzar attempts to indoctrinate them into Babylonian ways, however they prove that following the Lord proves to be more useful for human flourishing. This story is inspired by Daniel 1:1-16. Go to https://www.BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Daniel 1:8 from the King James Version.Episode 162: The kingdoms of Israel and Judah had fallen and the men of nobility were taken captive. Among these handsome and well educated men were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. These four feared God and though they were brought into the King's court to be influenced, God used them to skillfully influence the King and his men instead.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd Haberkorn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's message, Pastor Jeff discusses suffering and healing, emphasising how God walks with us through our trials. He reflects on the Biblical account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, affirming that while we all face our own furnaces, Jesus is the only one who has gone into the ultimate furnace for us, proving His love and offering hope amidst suffering.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 258 of Grasp the Bible. In this episode, we will examine faith in the fire — what Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about trusting God when deliverance is not guaranteed, and obedience may cost everything.  Key takeaways:   The furnace did not create the faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego — it revealed it. Crisis does not build character; it exposes what is already there. You do not develop convictions in the crisis. You discover in the crisis what convictions you have already developed. Their response showed no panic, no search for loopholes, no deliberation. Just calm, settled resolve. Why? Because they had already decided — long before the furnace — that they would worship Yahweh alone regardless of consequences. The heat of the moment is the worst time to figure out what you believe. They distinguished clearly between God's ability and God's will. “The God we serve is able to deliver us” — no doubt about His power. “But even if He does not” — full submission to His will. Mature faith trusts God's character when it cannot understand His plan. Immature faith says, “I will trust God if He does what I want.” Mature faith says, “I will trust God whether or not He does what I want.” Their obedience was not contingent on deliverance. They were not negotiating. They were declaring. God's love is not measured by whether He gives us what we ask for. It is demonstrated by what He has already done in Christ. Unanswered prayer is not evidence of God's absence — it may be evidence that He is accomplishing purposes beyond what we can see. Their faithfulness was not contingent on rescue — and rescue came because of their faithfulness. They did not know they would be delivered when they took their stand. They were prepared to die. Faithfulness means doing right because it is right, regardless of outcome. We are outcome-oriented people who measure faithfulness by results. The three Hebrews define faithfulness differently: obedience to God's commands regardless of consequences. Redefine success as faithfulness, not outcomes.  Quotable:   The furnace question is not “Will God deliver me?” It is “Will I worship Him even if He doesn't?” Faith in the fire is not about demanding rescue — it is about trusting the God who is worthy of worship whether the answer is yes or no.  Application:    Settle your convictions before the crisis arrives. The time to decide what you believe about Christ's lordship, the authority of Scripture, and the non-negotiables of obedience is now — not when you are standing in front of the furnace. Will you compromise biblical truth to keep your job? Deny Christ to preserve a relationship? Conform to cultural pressure to avoid social cost? Decide now. When the pressure comes, your conviction will produce courage — or your lack of it will produce compromise.  Stop demanding that God prove His love through favorable outcomes. “If God really loved me, He would heal this, fix that, give me this.” The three Hebrews destroy that theology. The cross already proved God's love. You do not need rescue to confirm what Calvary already demonstrated. When you face unanswered prayer, resist the conclusion that God is absent or indifferent. Trust His character when you cannot understand His ways.  Redefine faithfulness as obedience, not outcomes. What would it look like to keep worshiping, keep obeying, keep trusting if God never answers your prayer the way you want? If the prodigal does not come home? If the health does not improve? If the ministry does not grow? The measure of your faith is not what God does in response — it is what you do regardless. Obey today whether tomorrow brings rescue or not.  Learn the difference between God's ability and God's will — and submit to both. Confidence in God's power and submission to God's plan are not in tension — they are the two halves of mature faith. Pray boldly for deliverance. Believe He is able. Then hold the outcome loosely. He may be more concerned with your holiness than your comfort, and more interested in writing a story bigger than your rescue.  Connect with us:    Web site:  https://springbaptist.org  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus)  Need us to pray for you? Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

In today's message, Pastor Jeff explores Daniel 3, focusing on Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's refusal to worship a golden statue. They face the fiery furnace for their faith, highlighting the conflict between belief in God and societal pressures. Jeff discusses the nature of suffering and the presence of God in our trials, ultimately asking what kind of God will accompany us into our own furnaces of life.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we raise children who stand strong—and even shine—in a culture determined to pull them away from God? In this special archive series of Christian Parent/Crazy World, host Catherine dives deep into one of the most urgent questions facing Christian parents: How can we prepare our kids to stand firm in a “Babylonian” culture bent on swaying their faith? To answer this, Catherine welcomes DJ Harry , senior pastor of Needham’s Grove Baptist Church in Central North Carolina and cohost of the Better Together podcast. With over two decades of experience in pastoral ministry (and a background in education), DJ Harry brings powerful insights drawn from the biblical life of Daniel—a young man who stood unwaveringly for God while surrounded by pressure and compromise. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: Timeless Lessons from Daniel:Drawing from the extraordinary story of Daniel and his friends, listeners are invited to reimagine the Book of Daniel as a parenting manual for today. How did teenagers like Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego maintain unwavering faith in the heart of Babylon—a culture that tried to erase everything they knew and believed? You Can’t Choose When or How Your Child Will Be Tested:As DJ Harry recounts, “We don’t get to set the time or the age when our children are going to be pressured.” Like Daniel’s parents, we rarely know how or when our children’s faith will face its hardest tests, but we can choose how we prepare them now. The Power of a Well-Rounded Foundation:Daniel and his peers were chosen because of their well-rounded competence—in wisdom, learning, and character. Catherine Segars and DJ Harry challenge parents to nurture not just spiritual knowledge but also curiosity, learning, and character in their children. Facing the Reality of “Babylon” Today:The episode acknowledges the modern pressures—academic, social, and spiritual—that Christian kids face, often at younger ages than ever before. The analogy to ancient Babylon becomes all too relevant. Where Most of the Crowd Goes Missing:Listeners are reminded that most of the young men taken to Babylon “became good Babylonian young men,” disappearing into the crowd. Only a faithful few—like Daniel and his friends—stood apart. What made the difference, and how can parents cultivate that difference at home? Practical Encouragement for Uncertain Times:Personal anecdotes, including a health scare in DJ Harry 's family, bring home the message that we don’t know what tomorrow holds. Our task as parents is to lay the seeds now—academically, spiritually, emotionally—without presuming on time. Standout Moment:DJ Harry reveals, “If I want my children to have the greatest opportunity to have an impact in their Babylon, then part of that preparation is preparing them to lead in culture.” Why This Matters:In an age when research shows most church-raised kids drift from faith under cultural pressure, this episode is a wake-up call: intentional, daily spiritual formation and well-rounded preparation matter more than ever. About the Guest:DJ Harry is the senior pastor of Needham's Grove Baptist Church in Central North Carolina and co-hosts the Better Together podcast with his wife, Lori. With a background as both a science teacher and pastor, he brings real-world experience to this biblical discussion on parenting. Parenting Takeaway:Are you cultivating an environment where your children gain not just faith, but the wisdom, skills, and confidence to stand apart in their generation? What steps can you take this week to intentionally prepare your child’s heart, mind, and character for the challenges ahead? Connect with DJ Harry :Website: Dr. Dennis Harry Don’t miss next week’s powerful conclusion—and a moment so surprising it changed the course of this interview. EPISODE LINKS: Better Together Podcast CatherineSegars.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Pastor Nathan brings us a powerful message titled Has Your Pain Become Your Perfume? Everyone walks through fire. Pain, disappointment, loss, and betrayal. We may not get to choose the fire we walk through, but we do get to choose who walks with us in it. In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a furnace because they refused to bow to the golden statue. But when they came out of the fire, the Bible says in verse 27, "no smell of fire had come upon them." They trusted God not only for what He could do, but for who He was. God didn't keep them from the fire, He met them in it. They went through the fire, but the fire didn't become their identity. The fire that was meant to destroy Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego became the place where God revealed His presence. What was meant to bind them became what God used to set them free. You will walk through fire, but you don't have to smell like smoke. Jesus wants His presence to become your perfume. Isaiah 43:2b "when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." "The enemy wants your pain to become your identity. Jesus wants His presence to become your perfume." -Nathan Green Join us Sundays at 9AM or 11AM! Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more messages on faith, discipleship, and following Jesus in everyday life.—If you accepted Christ, we'd love to meet you. Click the link below and introduce yourself to us so we can help you along your journey of faith!https://www.skybreakchurch.com/salvation/

The Shallow End: The world's counterfeit for standing firm is "be true to yourself" — which sounds like integrity but is really just drifting with better branding. The Deep End: The ground you are standing on is the Lord himself, which is why Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego can say "even if he does not" — their faithfulness is non-outcome-dependent because it's not held together by their own convictions but by his.

How do we follow the Lord in a world that is increasingly hostile to Him? Today we look at Daniel 3 and learn some key principles from the faithfulness of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and see that sometimes obedience to God means civil disobedience to the world. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Brian Godawa is back again! He is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and biblical researcher known for transforming Scripture's supernatural worldview into epic historical fiction. His newest novel, Daniel: Exile in Babylon, explores Daniel's captivity, Babylonian culture, spiritual warfare, and the unseen powers operating behind earthly kingdoms all through an exciting fantasy fictional format! LINKS: https://godawa.com 00:00:00 Opening Preview and Introduction 00:04:26 Brian Godawa and Biblical Historical Fiction 00:07:02 Daniel: Exile in Babylon 00:11:20 Watchers, Spiritual Powers, and Babylonian Magic 00:23:19 Daniel, the Magi, and the Gospel in the Stars 00:39:23 Daniel's Occult Education and Faithfulness to God 00:44:20 Narrative Theology, Hollywood, and Christian Storytelling 00:55:50 Daniel's Age, Eunuch Status, and Life in Babylon 01:06:50 Connecting Daniel, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Esther 01:11:30 Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and God's “Little People” 01:18:13 Brian's Books and Closing Thoughts

Brian Godawa is back again! He is a bestselling author, screenwriter, and biblical researcher known for transforming Scripture's supernatural worldview into epic historical fiction. His newest novel, Daniel: Exile in Babylon, explores Daniel's captivity, Babylonian culture, spiritual warfare, and the unseen powers operating behind earthly kingdoms all through an exciting fantasy fictional format!    LINKS: https://godawa.com    00:00:00 Opening Preview and Introduction  00:04:26 Brian Godawa and Biblical Historical Fiction  00:07:02 Daniel: Exile in Babylon  00:11:20 Watchers, Spiritual Powers, and Babylonian Magic  00:23:19 Daniel, the Magi, and the Gospel in the Stars  00:39:23 Daniel's Occult Education and Faithfulness to God  00:44:20 Narrative Theology, Hollywood, and Christian Storytelling  00:55:50 Daniel's Age, Eunuch Status, and Life in Babylon  01:06:50 Connecting Daniel, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Esther  01:11:30 Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and God's "Little People"  01:18:13 Brian's Books and Closing Thoughts

DANIEL (Daniel 1:3-5 NIV) Then the king ordered the chief to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service. Your greatest ministry may happen in a place you never wanted to be. There’s a difference between having a resolve to follow God and merely dabbling in faith. (Daniel 1:8 NIV) But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. (Daniel 6:10 NIV) Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. He prayed “before” the crisis. That’s why he knew what to do during the crisis. When prayer is your habit, panic loses its power. (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Daniel 1:7 NIV) The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. Hananiah – Yahweh has been gracious. Mishael – Who is what God is. Azariah – Yahweh has helped. Shadrach – Inspired of Aku. Meshach – Belonging to Aku. Abendnego – Servant of Nego. (Matthew 16:18 HCSB) And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. (2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NIV) We are hard-pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (Isaiah 43:1 ESV) Fear not, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are mine.

David Lloyd is the father of Davy Lloyd. He's a graduate of Ozark Bible Institute and College. After marriage to his wife Alicia, they moved to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in order to pursue their missionary calling: a children's home under the name Missions in Haiti. They raised more than 100 children to adulthood, where hundreds of children are educated annually. As we read through the Scriptures, we see many occasions in which God miraculously delivered individuals from harm. We read of Daniel whom God sent an angel to shut the mouths of the lions. There was Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego delivered from the fiery furnace. Queen Esther and her people were protected when it seemed they would be wiped out by those who hated the Jews. We think of Peter whom God sent an angel to open prison doors and Elijah who was protected by perhaps the most wicked king and queen of Israel. While some were delivered from death, others were delivered by death. Hebrews 11 writes of those who were stoned, sawn asunder, killed by the sword, or suffered in other situations. Why does God deliver some and not others? Job writes as recorded in Job 23:14, "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him." We don't know the mind of God, but we do know God can be trusted and glorified in life or in death. Today's program is a true account of what happened just two years ago, as we learn about the simple service and the sudden sacrifice of martyrs in Haiti, and a family who had devoted themselves to serving the Lord at a Haitian children's home until their lives and that of a Christian co-worker were taken.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego got thrown into a furnace heated seven times hotter than normal, and someone showed up in there with them. Your idols will not do that. When the heat gets turned up in your life, look around for the thing you have been trusting. If you can't find it, you just found your idol.In this message from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, we walk through why Paul warns the Corinthian church with the failures of Israel in the wilderness, the four things that made them fall, and why you cannot kill an idol by trying harder. Idols do not get defeated. They get replaced. And the only One with the right to that throne is Christ.We also deal with the verse everybody quotes wrong. God never promised He would not give you more than you can bear. He promised He would not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, and that with the temptation He would provide the way out. Those are two very different promises.This is part of our Maturity series at House Church Kauai, verse by verse through 1 Corinthians.housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego got thrown into a furnace heated seven times hotter than normal, and someone showed up in there with them. Your idols will not do that. When the heat gets turned up in your life, look around for the thing you have been trusting. If you can't find it, you just found your idol.In this message from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, we walk through why Paul warns the Corinthian church with the failures of Israel in the wilderness, the four things that made them fall, and why you cannot kill an idol by trying harder. Idols do not get defeated. They get replaced. And the only One with the right to that throne is Christ.We also deal with the verse everybody quotes wrong. God never promised He would not give you more than you can bear. He promised He would not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, and that with the temptation He would provide the way out. Those are two very different promises.This is part of our Maturity series at House Church Kauai, verse by verse through 1 Corinthians.housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

The world is in turmoil, the days feel shorter, and no one truly knows what tomorrow holds. We can make plans to marry, to have children, to build a life... but the future belongs entirely to God. And yet that is not a reason for fear. It is an invitation to faith. Trusting God in the unknown is not passive resignation; it is faith in action, the same kind of faith that kept Jesus obedient to the Father's plan even when He walked toward the cross knowing exactly what lay ahead. Scripture gives us a gallery of people who chose trust over certainty and obedience over self-preservation. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego walked toward the fiery furnace without knowing whether God would deliver them, only knowing that they would not bow. Esther stepped before the king unsummoned, knowing it could cost her life, and said simply: if I perish, I perish. Daniel committed his way to God in a culture that demanded he abandon it. Each of them stepped into the unknown, and each of them found God already there. That is the promise of Psalm 37:5 — commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and He will act. The unknown is not empty. God occupies the past, present, and future simultaneously, and His thoughts toward you are good. Today's Bible Verse "Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him, and he will do this."— Psalm 37:5, NIV Ponder Today The unknown is not something to fear — God is already there. Because He is omnipresent, occupying past, present, and future simultaneously, there is no territory ahead of you that He has not already seen and prepared for. Trusting God in uncertainty is faith in its most active form. Esther, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did not wait for guarantees before they acted in obedience. They committed their way to God and stepped forward anyway. Jesus lived each day in full obedience, knowing what lay ahead. He did not try to change the plan or avoid the cost. His example shows us what it looks like to trust the Father completely, even when the path is clear and the price is high. God has a way of turning our mess into a message and our tests into testimonies. Nothing you walk through is wasted in His hands. He receives glory through your endurance, and others are blessed by the testimony that comes out of your trust. Live each day as though it could be your last — with faith, not fear. The signs of the times call us not to paralysis but to purposeful, expectant living. Commit your plans to God, look up, and keep walking forward in faith. A Prayer for You Today Dear Righteous God, thank You for being my creator and redeemer. You are omnipresent, occupying the past, present, and future simultaneously, and You are omniscient, knowing exactly what my future holds. So I worship You, because Your thoughts toward me are good and Your plans for me are good as well. Help me have faith as I trust You with the unknown. Help me commit my ways to You and trust in the process, because You will bring it all to pass. There are so many things unfolding around me that I am tempted to lose focus, but I will live by faith and not let the worries of this world distract me from You. I trust You, Lord, and I commit my plans and my future into Your hands. Help me not to lean on my own understanding, but to acknowledge You and seek Your face. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer helped you release the unknown into God's faithful hands, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to anchor your faith in the God who already holds your future. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.