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Open Line, Tuesday
Learning To Let Go Of Your Sins

Open Line, Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 60:00


Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on Learning to Let Go of Your Sins, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line with Fr. Wade Menezes.

BYU-Idaho Radio
"Thy Sins are Forgiven Thee": What the Book of Mormon Teaches about Repentance - Jason Williams

BYU-Idaho Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 18:47


Jason Williams' devotional address titled, "Thy Sins are Forgiven Thee": What the Book of Mormon Teaches about Repentance was given at BYU-Idaho on September 26, 2023.

Stop! Let's Team-Up!
OPAL CITY CONFIDENTIAL: A STARMAN PODCAST -- EPISODE 032 SINS OF THE CHILD, PART 5

Stop! Let's Team-Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 18:05


Jack has run the maze set up for him by Nash. Will he fail or will he fly?  His journey as a hero takes a step foward.  What about his father, Mikaal, Soloman, the O'Dares, and the Shade, can they help him save Opal City?   #DCComics #podcast #comicbooks #Starman #JSA #TheShade #AllStarComics

King's Church
Respectable Sins | The Sabotaging Sin of Envy | Pastor Noah Nickel

King's Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 43:25


If you're new to King's, make sure to text “Kings” to 94000. We'd love to hear from you! Head to kings.news for upcoming events, sermon schedules, and current announcements! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | kingschurchoh.com

Board Game Faith
Episode 39: The 7 Deadly Sins of Board Gaming

Board Game Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 61:11


Defining sin What is sin in the Christian tradition? What do we mean by “7 Deadly Sins”? 7 deadly sins: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. Developed in the 300s with the Desert Fathers, especially Evagrius Ponticus. The 7 capital virtues were chastity, temperance, charity, diligence, patience, kindness, and humility. In Dante's Inferno there are 8 categories of sin: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Wrath, Heresy, Violence, Fraud, Treachery. The Sins of Board Gaming 1 - It's All About Winning (Pride and Wrath) Winning as ontological end and not functional end (trading seriousness for delight) Fraud and treachery were the worst sins in Dante's mind For games to work, you have to try to win, but winning is no more the point of games than framing is the point of a house or the engine is the point of a car 2 - It's All About Owning (Greed and Envy) Hyper consumption of games - materialism How does this game fit in my collection? This is not a cheap hobby (no hobby is cheap, in the end), so what fits in your budget and priorities? I love the idea of a game swap or trade or market so you get some value out of them and they don't clutter up your life (Marie Kondo) Seeing ourselves first and foremost as consuming beings can rob us of delight and gratitude over what is before us. World in a cup of tea. 3 - It's All About You Being Right (Pride) Arrogance about different games (trading exclusion for inclusion) - tribalism. My games are better than your games. My people are better than your people. My god is better than your god. Assumption that everyone should play games 4 - It's All About You Being in Control (Pride) Alpha player (trading control for agency) 5 - It's All About You (Pride) Putting the games over people - Buddhist concept of valuing people over principles Flexing your games or knowledge Putting principles over people - Buddhist teaching, Jesus tooTurning play into work 6 - People Not Taking Gaming Seriously (Sloth) Bringing the wrong attitude to the table Not respecting other's property Cheetos Agreeing to play a game but not really focus on it 7 - Turning Play into Work? The nature of sin is that it takes something and good and twists it There's more to life than games Anything can become your god Next Episode - Liz Davidson - Value of Solo Gaming CALL TO ACTION: Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ).

Christ Chapel Video Podcasts
The Believer and His Sins

Christ Chapel Video Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 76:50


In the wake of humanism and relativism their seems to be misconceptions about the reality of sin, the definition of sin and those who practice sin. Every believer sins, but not every believer deals with their sins the same way. That's why some are uncovered, others are covered. Some are held close, others are turned from. Some are forgiven, and others are unforgiven. The reason truth is attacked today, is if there were not standard there would be no transgression; if there was no transgression there would be no guilt; if there was no guilt there would be no conviction; if there was no conviction there would be no repentance; and if there was no repentance there would be no forgiveness.

Rav Pinson's Podcast
Sins Turned into Merits: The Paradox of Divine Providence & Total Free Choice.

Rav Pinson's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 36:11


Sins Turned into Merits: The Paradox of Divine Providence & Total Free Choice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravpinsonpodcast/support

Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast
The Amazing Spider-Man 260 261 Annual 18 : J Jonah Jameson Wedding Marla Madison Scorpion Hobgoblin Rose Harry Osborn

Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 21:44


Episode 201.  James B and Eddie discuss important topics such as if the Rose is an important character, the identity of the Hobgoblin and if Peter Parker should be dressing up as a mover for Halloween.     (01:09) From December of 1984, Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 18 “The Scorpion Takes a Bride!” by Plot Tom DeFalco, Art by Ron Frenz, Bob Layton and Jackson Guice and written by Stan Lee     (06:17) From January of 1985 Stan Lee presents ASM 260 “the Challenge of Hobgoblin!” by Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz, Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding     (11:40) From February of 1985 Stan Lee presents ASM 261 “The Sins of My Father!” by Defalco, Frenz, and Rubenstein     (17:36) Sponsor - Halloween Costume     Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Irving Forbush.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/    Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

Gaslamp Ball: for San Diego Padres fans
GROUP THERAPY: 7 Wins + Front Office Sins!

Gaslamp Ball: for San Diego Padres fans

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 63:06


Craig, Chris, and Raphie gathered for another YouTube live stream to chat both with patrons and YouTubers alike about the 7-game win streak the Padres currently find themselves in, and the explosive article dropped by Ken Rosenthal and Dennis Lin in the Athletic on Tuesday.Become a patron for as low as $5/mo to join Group Therapy shows like this live! patreon.com/padreshottubWatch the show on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/3lcZgS-pWeA

The Jewish Road
Cast My Sins Into The Depths Of The Sea (Tashlich)

The Jewish Road

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 5:30


There is the practice of Tashlich, a deeply symbolic ceremony that resonates with believers of all backgrounds. As the sun sets and the day comes to an end, many Jewish people flock to rivers and streams, emptying their pockets or throwing pieces of bread into the water. This simple yet powerful act serves as a physical embodiment of letting go, a casting away of sins and burdens. For Christians, it's hard not to think of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Messiah, who makes it possible to truly cast our sins "as far as the east is from the west."

The Rap Dad Podcast
|EP #66|- Cast Away$: The Upside

The Rap Dad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 76:10


In this episode the guys sit down with 2/3 of returning guests... Cast Away$. They find out about the process for the full length album titled, The Upside. The ups and down of having a member of the group living in another state. How the album was curated a few different times from artwork to track list before choosing the one they did. Sins gets a call and tells the guys about some of the production he did and how that is going to be a bigger focus for the group than in the past and basically be a full, "in house machine".Kasper and O.D. talk about the filming and ideas behind their lead single "Kick Me While Im Down" and Let It Breath which was produced by Sins. Junes asked how they feel about dropping a full length album in the era of singlkes and short attention span. The episode is closed out with the intro song to the album titled, "Lying On My Name".-INSTAGRAM-Cast Away$- https://www.instagram.com/castaways.530/The Rap Dad Podcast- https://www.instagram.com/therapdadpodcast/ Junes- https://www.instagram.com/renojunes/ Melancholy- https://www.instagram.com/melancholy775/ -SPOTIFY-Cast Away$- https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ck6zQxbMZM9SpSqSokI3i?si=MWZB_9evRaKPng1YAwwnSA GLASS TUNG- https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QNaoCMcBIvh0k7DUEAMCZ?si=B1ePkZOtS4KSXoEJyJof9Q JUNES- https://open.spotify.com/artist/3lQ3YYjLBvhAS0wAbmzmrN?si=g3hWch54TGCcxry_UeSVBA MELANCHOLY- https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KureyR6SSmc9aTvGUNPB0?si=Pl1jGFW-Rdy7xBNOmlqoiQ Rap Dad Playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ba8703i8SShY66s7lv8xx?si=13af9e5b8fd347f9 -YOUTUBE- Cast Away$-https://www.youtube.com/@castawaysmusic6950Junes- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDufibhBgmnsYu-tpZY3BwQ THE RAP DAD PODCAST- https://www.youtube.com/@TheRapDadPodcast

Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach
Here You Are in Your Sins Without One Plea for Innocence; Would You Rather Plea for God's Justice or Mercy?

Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 1:00


Here You Are in Your Sins Without One Plea for Innocence; Would You Rather Plea for God's Justice or Mercy? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  We do not deserve it; but we are able to come to God, in a Personal Relationship with Him, to plea for His Mercy. We are all sinners. As Paul tells us in Romans 9:18: “So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.". With God's Justice without His Mercy and His resulting Grace, you would face only eternal death as Justice for your sins. We can never enter God's presence for prayer when we are in our pride with our focus on ourselves. Also, Paul reminds us, in 1 Corinthians 1:30-31, that, in your Salvation through God's Grace, Jesus makes us “boast” only in the Grace provided us by God: “And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, ‘Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.'”. We can only enter God's presence when we humble ourselves in Jesus. Humility and penitence before God invite His presence – here I am, Lord; just as I am without one plea; have mercy on me a sinner.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Surely it is God who saves me. I will trust in Him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my defense, and He is my savior. Therefore, you shall draw water with rejoicing from the springs of salvation. And on that day, you shall say, “Give thanks to the Lord and call upon His Name; make His deeds known among the peoples; see that they remember that His Name is exalted.”. Amen. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Inadequacy. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Abundance. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 18:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:29-31; Isaiah 19:22; Psalms 44a:1-13. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus the Narrow Door”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

4-Freedom Podcast
102. Freedom from Sexual Sins Part 2

4-Freedom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 32:10


Brett and James sit down and discuss the problems and how to have freedom with sexual sins. For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com  For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.com/user/freedom-ministries?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Gq_E0abDp_8

The Promised Podcast
The “Atone Home” Edition

The Promised Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 27:22


In this very special episode of sustainably recycled stuff devoted to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, hear about the evolution of the great piyyut and prayer, u'netanah tokef, and hear how members of the crew make sense of the strange and beautiful holiday from their strange and beautiful perspectives. Jeremy Benstein, “The Bikes and Vibes of Yom Kippur in the first modern, Jewish city” Miriam Herschlag, “Sins for the Internet Age” Noah, “And to think that I saw it on Yom Kippur” All that and indie songs of Yom Kippur!

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio
Statist Sins, Capital Vices of Civil Government - Accomplices to Statist Idolatry

Kevin Swanson on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 38:00


A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Statist Sins, Capital Vices of Civil Government - Accomplices to Statist Idolatry Subtitle: Accomplices to State Idolatry Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/20/2023 Length: 38 min.

The daily dose of Grace
Sins that are normalised part.3!

The daily dose of Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 15:18


Thoughts 101 ep.35 : Grace talks about sins that are normalised in this world! This is a series that are sporadic and not within an order, talking about different sins which are not of God yet we dismiss it and think its okay. The Bible is very clear on this so let's talk about it. :)  Enjoy this episode! Get in touch My Etsy store! = https://christify.etsy.com Code for Elevated Faith= GGrace1533 Messenger= ⁠www.truthapparel.ie/grace15⁠ (code=GRACE15) and Share your thoughts and opinions of this episode on: Instagram= https://www.instagram.com/dailydoseofgracepodcast/?hl=en email address= thedailydoseofgrace@gmail.com Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/thedailydoseofgracepodcast Further links:  https://linktr.ee/thedailydoseofgrace

Great Jewish Podcast
Rav Elyah Lopian: Dry Cleaning our Sins

Great Jewish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 31:27


This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling

Things get downright evil as we delve into Nathaniel Essex, aka MISTER SINISTER! How messy does this diva get? Listen now to find out!  Issue 181 - Mister Sinister Intro Background (2:17) Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex) created by Chris Claremont in Uncanny X-Men #212 (Dec. 1986) - first seen in #221 (Sept. 1987) drawn by Marc Silvestri Nathaniel Essex born in Victorian London, he is intrigued by Darwin's theories of evolution and survival of the fittest, but believes that mankind can go further After his 4-year-old son dies, he believes that science can perfect the human race - to that end, he hires a gang to kidnap homeless people to serve as test subjects - he allies with Apocalypse, as they share a common goal His wife discovers his imprisoned test subjects, as well as their dead son that Essex had dug up to experiment on - she goes into premature birth, and dies from blood loss, calling him sinister - he takes on the name after En Sabah Nur transforms him with Celestial technology, giving him the powers of immortality and telekinesis Sinister tries to kill Apocalypse, but fails - he commits himself to creating a mutant who can kill him, this leads to the eventual creation of Cable Sinister collaborates with many villains & characters throughout the decades, including being responsible for setting up the High Evolutionary, and having his research be the basis for Weapon X project He keys in on the Summers line, after secretly establishing an orphanage to keep track of children of his experiments - it is here he meets a young boy named Scott Summers, descendant of one of his earliest subjects - Sinister pretends to be Nate, another orphan, and tries to manipulate Scott to become an ally to Sinister until Scott is rescued by Xavier Creates a clone of Jean Grey after determining that a child of Scott and Jean would be capable of killing Apocalypse - after the Phoenix Saga, Scott meets Madelyne Pryor at a Summers family reunion, leading to a whole bunch of messiness Encounters the X-men for the first time during Mutant Massacre Dies during Messiah Complex when he attempts to kidnap the newborn baby Hope - due to earlier experimentations, his consciousness transfers first to Xavier, before transferring to Claudine Renko, a former test subject - she calls herself Miss Sinister Later is restored to a male form and creates an entire civilization of Sinister clones in San Francisco in an attempt to get Celestials to wipe out the planet so he can start anew - this is Kieron Gillen's reboot of the character, and all subsequent stories work off this version Creates five Madelyne clones in an effort to house the Phoenix Force during AvX, but the Phoenix Five destroy everything Sinister built This Sinister is killed by another clone with an X-gene, making Sinister a mutant - it is this clone that works with Xavier and Magneto to compile a database of mutant DNA for the new Krakoan society, and he joins the Quiet Council He also creates several clones of Moira MacTaggert, and exploits her timeline reset ability to his benefit, which leads to Sins of Sinister, where he successfully kills Xavier, Hope, Emma Frost, and Exodus, creating a dystopian future for mutants and mankind Issues - Theme is “The show must go on, but when does it stop?” (12:10) Constant experimentation on others and himself in pursuit of perfection Presentation and theatricality often doom his efforts (17:06) Wants everyone to underestimate him, but overestimates himself (22:14) Break (28:10) Plugs for Frigay the 13th, Hops Geek, and Chris Claremont Treatment (30:20) In-universe - The ultimate family meeting Out of universe - Review making changes just for changes sake Skit (42:40) Hello Mr. Sinister, I'm Dr. Issues. - Hello…Doctor…you know, that doesn't quite fit what we should be going for, here. I don't follow. -While I prefer my choice of moniker, I don't want any mistake in how this works. I am also a doctor. But that's not ALL I am, at this point. Do you catch my drift? So we're colleagues, and I have every intention of giving you the respect you deserve. -Oh, but that's where you're wrong. Colleague denotes equals, peers. There is no such thing with me. Are you trying to intimidate me, or…-*interrupting* Oh my, no! If I wanted to have you cowering in fear, I would simply tear your mind asunder. Then replace it backwards. No, this is all trivial to me. But I'm bored, so let's see where this goes now that I've established dominance. I don't think I've been so eloquently insulted in all of my life! -You're welcome. *clearly angry, but not stupid enough to act* I don't want to be rude back, but if you have no interest in changing anything about yourself, then this is going to be fruitless. -Nonsense, dear doctor. I am all about change for the better. That's why I'm here. I sought you out.  That's refreshing…I guess? Then why demean me? -Is it demeaning to say that an insect is expendable, or a seed only has value once planted? You sound like someone I met once -I know…I learned from the best. So what do you want to change? -*truly evil smile* YOU, my dear Doctor Issues *gulp* I'm always looking to improve…but…um…that's not how therapy works. -Do you doubt that the transference and countertransference phenomenon that were known when I was a much younger lad are true? EVERY therapist changes the moment they speak with a patient. But that is too slow. I need to see my results in real time. *fearful* A..aaaaa…as a doctor, you know that consent is a VERY important part of any changes that would be proposed, and I don't give you that -*curt* This is NOT a review board or ethics panel. What I say, goes. Understand?! Is it too late to say that you're falling back on past patterns of aggression for the sake of comfort in a new environment? -If this were truly a new environment, then you wouldn't be in such dire straits right now. Oh, the torment you may feel for a short while will be well worth my efforts. I will admit though *whispering* I'm not gentle. I would like the anger back, please. Creepy is much worse. -Who said anything about creepy? I'm not hidden about my intentions. My name says enough. Perhaps I could interest you in the meaning behind that also referring to left-handed orientation? -More stalling. *yawn* You are coming off as pathetic now. So, you're not trying to scare me, you're not interested in what I have to say, and you want to...do SOMETHING and I don't know what. Are you trying to build anticipation? I'm confused. -Perhaps ***awkward pause*** OK I've had it. Just do it. Kill me, or torture me, or whatever it is you plan to do because it takes a lot for me to lose my patience nowadays. Just know that each time I try to start a conversation that may be insightful…THERAPEUTIC even, you have ignored it, or mocked it, or intimidated me about it. You're trying to play me like a fool, and I'm NOT having it. I can tell you're cunning, but nobody's really that catty about mental wellness treatment. -Well then, let's see how well your sessions go without this oh so beautiful couch to sit on. *ripping sounds* WHAT? Seriously? It's in the name! Who messes up a couch? -You need someone like me to make this whole room over. Your office is in shambles. Have you never heard of feng shui?  I don't care -*interrupting* Obviously you don't. And your clothes…a button down shirt with stripes? How tacky are you? Is this what you consider changing me for the better? A mastermind doesn't waste their time focusing on minutiae to criticize! - You think this is beneath me? Forget about Lizzo, darling, I engineered my DNA to be 100% that bitch. So then what are your plans for my DNA? -Oh you simple, simple man. You have to learn how to put a comb through your hair, get a decent suit, learn how to tie your shoes properly AND find a decent non-offensive cologne before I ever do gene-work on you! For once, I must focus on the outside instead of what's inside. I'll be here every week until you are worthy of being my next great experiment. Then I'll keep trying to be an example of a regular person who is willing to accept imperfections. I hope that sinks in. -Nonsense.  Until then, consider this my parting gift *laser sound* Whoa…did you just…laser shave…um…but my clothes are still on…you know what? I don't want to talk about it. That was without my consent. - You're quite welcome. This time it was hair. Next time, it will be more than that if you're not careful. Ending (48:36) Recommended reading: Immortal X-Men, Cerebro episode on Sinister Next episodes: Ventriloquist, Bigby Wolf, Eobard Thawne Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Chris Claremont interview - Anthony (5:45) Gambit episode - Anthony (6:25) Moira McTaggart episode - Anthony (9:15) Cerebro podcast with Kieron Gillen - Anthony (11:23) Transcript Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

Generations Radio
Statist Sins, Capital Vices of Civil Government - Accomplices to Statist Idolatry

Generations Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 38:00


Can governments do whatever they want to do-- Can they take all your money at gunpoint-- Can they confiscate your children-- Can they engage in genocide at will-- Or is there a point at which they violate God's law-- The rise of statism or the embracing of the god-state has been devastating to the country and has affected the church and church leaders in the modern world. The question as to whether God is God or the state is God is an important one. Here are seven statist sins committed by the state today, and too often Christians become willing accomplices.--This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes -Trump called DeSantis' pro-life Heartbeat Law -terrible-- Former Christian clerk fined -100,000 over sodomite -marriage- licenses, Earth's largest Lithium discovery in supervolcano---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Walk Boldly With Jesus
We Have Redemption and Forgiveness of Sins!

Walk Boldly With Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 10:12


We Have Redemption and Forgiveness of Sins!Colossians 1:13-14 “ He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”Original sin came about when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit.  This means sin entered into our hearts. The power of darkness had more of a hold on us, and our hearts were more attuned to sin.  However, when Jesus came and died for us, He rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of God.  Jesus redeemed us.  He died for our sins, even when we didn't deserve it.  That is the part that gets me.  It is not as if we deserved that mercy.  It is not as if we were all loving God and treating Him the way He deserves to be treated. God loved us even after all the years of rebellion.  If you look back at the Old Testament, you will see the people of God turning away from Him time and time again.  Yet, He still went through with His plan to save them.The people of the Old Testament did not have a Baptism of repentance. They had the Lord looking out for them. However, they didn't have the Holy Spirit living inside of them, and they didn't have Jesus yet. Jesus hadn't yet died on the cross, so they weren't saved from the original sin.  Sin had more influence over them because they didn't have the Spirit of God living inside of them, helping them make the right choice.  They didn't have the power and authority that we have from Jesus.  This is not to excuse their behavior, but it does explain it a bit.  It does help us to have a bit of empathy for them.  Look how much we mess up even with the Spirit of the Lord living inside of us. Now, imagine we didn't have it.  Imagine what life would be like if we couldn't go to confession when we mess up. Imagine we didn't have the gift and grace of forgiveness of sins.  Imagine if every time we did something wrong, we needed to bring an animal to the temple and sacrifice it. When we look back at the Old Testament, we, or at least I, struggle to understand how and why God's people were always turning away. It seems like if I saw a miracle, like the parting of the Red Sea, I would never want to turn away from the Lord.  I would know without a doubt He was the one true God and would want to do whatever I could to please Him. I wouldn't complain about what I was eating because what I was eating was a miracle from God each and every day. I love to think I would do things differently if I lived back in the Old Testament times.However, would I really? I have seen God do extraordinary miracles right here in my lifetime, and yet I don't always put Him first. I can eat whatever I want to eat, and yet sometimes I still complain. I have the Holy Spirit, the one who raised Jesus from the dead, living inside of me, and yet I still sin, I still doubt at times, I still complain. Why is that? Why is it that I know how amazing our God is? I have the power of the Spirit living inside of me, and yet I still mess up? Imagine if we didn't? Imagine if we didn't have the opportunity to go to mass daily.  Imagine if we didn't have the Eucharist to be providing us strength and fortitude each day or each week. We are very lucky that Jesus came and died for us. We are lucky we receive His Spirit when we are Baptized and again when we make our Confirmation.The verse above says, “ He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” There is a caveat to this redemption and forgiveness.  The caveat is that we accept it.  It says in the Bible that Jesus gave His apostles the power and authority to forgive sins in His name. It says in John 20:23, “ If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Your sins can be forgiven, but you have to accept that forgiveness, and this is hard for many of us.  We believe that this can happen to other people, but somehow we believe that our sins are too big. God couldn't possibly forgive me. If He knew what I did, he would hate me forever. These are the types of thoughts that go through our minds. We think forgiveness is for others.This is not the case. Forgiveness is for every single person on the planet who will accept it and is ready to repent for what they have done. It says in the Catechism of the Catholic Church #1864, “There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of the heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.” Jesus died for our sins. Why is that so hard for us to accept?  This verse from the CCC says that if we don't accept this forgiveness, it can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.  I don't know about you, but that is not anything that I want. I just looked up the definition for final impenitence. I had a pretty good idea of what it meant, but I wanted to make sure of the exact definition.  Here is what I found: Final penitence means dying unreconciled with God, whether through loss of faith, or through despair, or a blasphemous rejection of God's love.I am 100% sure I do not want that for myself or anyone else. Dying unreconciled with God would be awful. If I want to make sure this does not happen, the answer is found in the definition. I need to make sure I do not lose my faith. I need to make sure I do not fall into despair and that I always remember there is always hope in our Lord and Savior. I also need to make sure I do not reject God's love and forgiveness. I need to accept it with open arms. The stakes are pretty high. If you struggle to accept God's forgiveness, I urge you to try and work on that. God has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He did all the hard work. Now all we have to do is accept this forgiveness and love. I know it is not easy to accept it at times, and yet the alternative is hard as well. We must find a way to accept his forgiveness so we don't end up separated from God for eternity.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today. Lord, you are amazing, and we love you so much. We are so grateful you sent your one and only son to rescue us from the power of darkness and to transfer us into Jesus' kingdom. You are the best! You are always looking out for us. We are so grateful. We are sorry when we struggle to accept your forgiveness or your love. We live in a broken world, and sometimes it is hard to believe someone could love us as the enemy tells us constantly that we are unloveable. It can be hard to believe we are forgiven when the enemy tells us no one would ever forgive us. Forgive us, Lord, for believing the enemy over you.  Give us the strength to believe you above all else. We love you, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Thank you to those who have signed up for the retreat and those who couldn't attend but wanted to donate money so someone else could attend. I really appreciate all of you! Registration for the retreat closes soon, so make sure to get registered if you want to attend. CLICK HERE  for retreat info. I look forward to meeting you here tomorrow with another witness. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!

Yasir Qadhi
The Classification of Sins into Major and Minor

Yasir Qadhi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 26:28


YUTORAH: R' Moshe Taragin -- Recent Shiurim
The Two Goals of Viduy: Exposing Hidden Sins; Making the Pain "Concrete"

YUTORAH: R' Moshe Taragin -- Recent Shiurim

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 10:43


Yasir Qadhi
Major And Minor Sins

Yasir Qadhi

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 26:44


The Crew Reviews Podcast
TCR Episode #141 | Ken Jaworowski - SMALL TOWN SINS

The Crew Reviews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023


The Crew indulges in "Small Town Sins" with the brilliant Ken Jaworowski, a former New York Times critic turned author. In this episode, we delve into the story behind the story of "Small Town Sins," which Publisher's Weekly hails as a "satisfying thriller with finely drawn, highly sympathetic characters." Join us on an exploration of Locksburg, Pennsylvania, a seemingly quiet town where secrets run deep. Meet its fascinating residents, including Andy Devon, a recovering addict determined to unearth a sinister secret; Callie, a compassionate nurse embarking on an unexpected adventure; and Nathan Stultz, the town's resident good guy whose newfound fortune unleashes both freedom and chaos. We unravel Ken Jaworowski's masterful storytelling, where the veneer of small-town life conceals a world of suspense, secrets, and intricate characters. "Small Town Sins" delivers twists, turns, and a captivating look into the human condition. Special co-host Jim Thomsen loved it, we loved it, and you'll love this book too. 

The Independent Republic of Mike Graham
Peter Hitchens: Peace in Ukraine, Starmer's Style and Sins of the BBC

The Independent Republic of Mike Graham

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 23:23


Columnist for the Mail on Sunday Peter Hitchens joins Mike at The Independent Republic for his weekly takedown of the weeks stop news stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen
5 Core Purposes of the Christian Life (9-17-23)

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 74:50


Topics: Purpose, Acts 26:16, Acts 26:17-18, Acts 9, Road to Damascus, Paul, King Agrippa, Christian, Luke 24, Open their Eyes, Darkness to Light, Power of Satan to God, Forgiveness of Sins, A Place Among Those Who Are Sanctified by Faith, John 8, Luke 24:31, Ongoing SanctificationSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Curtis Corner Baptist Church
The Sins Of Sodom

Curtis Corner Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 51:00


God compares the spiritual state of the Jews in Babylonian captivity to the cities of Samaria and Sodom. -In order to comprehend this Scripture and how it applies to us, we must understand the sin of debauchery of the wicked city of Sodom.

King's Church
Respectable Sins | Calling It What It Is | Pastor Noah Nickel

King's Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 42:03


If you're new to King's, make sure to text “Kings” to 94000. We'd love to hear from you! Head to kings.news for upcoming events, sermon schedules, and current announcements! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | kingschurchoh.com

Raised with Jesus
Hymn 733: Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive (Zarling)

Raised with Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 4:39


Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach
Jesus Followers Are Expected, by God, to Confess their Sins and Plead for Forgiveness {Penitence} Real Time

Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 1:00


Jesus Followers Are Expected, by God, to Confess their Sins and Plead for Forgiveness {Penitence} Real Time MESSAGE SUMMARY: Penitence is not a once in a lifetime occurrence. Penitence is a daily and moment by moment, real time, occurrence. None of us is perfect, and not one of us always does the will of God. Paul, in Romans 2:4-5, is unequivocal in establishing the need for your continuing penitence and the consequences of your not repenting of your sins on a real-time basis: “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed.". Therefore, we all need to repent and return to the Lord. You can become cocky and arrogant in your spiritual life – “I am a Christian; God has done this for me.”. As the Psalmist tells us in Psalms 32:5 of his confession and his penitence: “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,' and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.". You can rest on our perceived laurels; but these perceptions, of personal goodness and righteousness, can lead you quickly to a need for your penitence.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.  TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Evil Ways. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Goodness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mathew 3:8-11; Romans 2:4-5; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Psalms 140:1-13. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus the Divider”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

4-Freedom Podcast
101. Freedom From Sexual Sins Part 1

4-Freedom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 33:48


Brett and James sit down and discuss the problems and how to have freedom with sexual sins. For more info visit our website. https://4freedompodcast.com  For Merch visit this site. https://www.teepublic.com/user/freedom-ministries?utm_source=designer&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Gq_E0abDp_8

Purpose Church Claremont - Read Scripture
"Have You Not Sins of Your Own against the LORD your God?"

Purpose Church Claremont - Read Scripture

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 9:27


Maybe one of God's best gifts to lead us toward forgiveness and patience with one another is to remind us of our own sinfulness. That's what Brian is bringing up as we look at Micah 7.18-20 and 2 Chronicles 28.10.

Beards & Bible Podcast
Restoring the Fallen Leader: Disqualifying Sins, Accountability, and Pastoral Restoration

Beards & Bible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 68:23


Leaders within the church are called by scripture to live and lead in a way that is above reproach- that doesn't mean that they must be perfect (or we'd have no leaders), but it does mean that someone who leads must practice personal integrity, character, and godliness. The little things in life reveal character- and character matters in church leadership more than talent, ability, appearance, personality or charisma.  But what if a Christian leader- be it a pastor, worship leader, or volunteer ministry leader- behaves in a way that goes against the Biblical qualifications for church leadership? What should happen if they “disqualify” themselves from a position of leadership? Can a leader who is guilty of “disqualifying behavior” in their past ever serve in a position of leadership again? If so, what steps should be taken to restore them?  

Theology Applied
DAILY TRUTH - For These Sins, The Land Will Spew You Out

Theology Applied

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 8:55


“Do not make yourselves unclean by any of these things, for by all these the nations I am driving out before you have become unclean, and the land became unclean, so that I punished its iniquity, and the land vomited out its inhabitants.” Leviticus‬ ‭18‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Joni and Friends Radio
Live Carefully

Joni and Friends Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 4:00


God has made your heart his throne. May you never forget who dwells within you.

Radical Talks With Tia Darcel
Stop Covering Your Sins

Radical Talks With Tia Darcel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 12:48


Proverbs 28:13 KJV He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Del Ray Baptist Audio
Anthropology & Sin: Actual Sins, Part 1: Anger (10)

Del Ray Baptist Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 56:02


Dan Mackett, pastor of Del Ray Baptist Church. Anthropology & Sin: Lesson 10. Taught September 10, 2023.

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Becoming Preferred
David Kurkjian – Three Sins of Selling: Don't Make These Mistakes and Ruin Your Sale

Becoming Preferred

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 48:29


SEASON: 3 EPISODE: 1Episode Overview:In a commoditized and competitive world, buyers have unlimited choices in how they solve their problems. They also have vast information on the internet about those solutions. As a matter of fact, according to recent Gartner research, buyers only spend 17% of their time meeting with sales professionals. What this means is, the ability to communicate unique value for your product or service in early stage selling conversations is critical.With these challenges as a backdrop, what if you could: Elevate the perceived value of your product or service or move more prospects through the early stages of the buyers journey. Well you can, and to help us understand how, is my guest, author, speaker and coach, David Kurkjian. Guest Bio: David Kurkjian is a 35-year sales veteran with success in companies such as Bellsouth and CareerBuilder. Educated as an engineer he discovered the secrets to sales success by exploring behavioral psychology and the science of human decision making.In 2012 David founded MasterMessaging to help clients increase their revenue by mastering the ability to elevate their value. He also enjoys running barefoot, biking, and spending time with his wife, four grown children, and seven grandkids. His new book is 6X: Convert More Prospects to Customers.Resource Links:Website: https://mastermessaging.com/Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/6X-Prospects-Customers-Early-Stage-Conversations/dp/1958211168Insight Gold Timestamps:02:47 Sales professionals are isolated03:49 A great example of commoditization05:49 You talk about mindset07:00 Human beings have an innate ability to know when the conversation's not about them08:45 You think that comes with maturity?10:34 The emotional aspect is actually more important13:58 It's that emotional element that has to be there in order for a human being to make a decision14:35 The three sins of selling16:57 All they're hearing is information that's about the salesperson18:18 Take the focus off of you and put that focus on the prospect21:55 Understanding human nature is a vital part of sales22:28 Human beings make decisions based on meaning and emotion 25:41 If it was all about logic….27:23 Here's why Whiteboarding is so effective29:03 It takes time and effort to be creative and to stand out from the norm30:25 Principle of threes 33:03 Sometimes what you have to do as a sales professional 34:24 Story is the most effective form of communication37:16 Pro tips for handling objections or resistance 38:11 You can't logic your way out of an emotional issue39:44 Value is king! If you communicate high value….41:59 How you create a value position43:46 The reason you use look is because that's how people rememberConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kurkjian-1891901/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastermessagingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidkurkjian6897Interview:

Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach
God Gives a Jesus Follower's Life Meaning and Purpose, Satisfies their Hunger to Know Their Life's Purpose, and Forgives Their Sins

Daily Devotional By Archbishop Foley Beach

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 1:00


God Gives a Jesus Follower's Life Meaning and Purpose, Satisfies their Hunger to Know Their Life's Purpose, and Forgives Their Sins MESSAGE SUMMARY: As Jesus tells us in John 15:12-14, that you, as His follower, are His “friend: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends.". God became flesh, and He dwelt among us. God became human to draw you into a personal relationship with Him. In John 1:14, the Apostle John identifies Jesus as the “Son of the Father”: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.". God alone can satisfy the meaning and purpose of your life. God alone can satisfy your hunger to know your life's meaning. Most importantly, God alone can give you forgiveness of your sins as Paul tells us in Colossians 2:13-14: “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.". Jesus' life, miracles, death, and His Resurrection are invitations to a life-long personal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe. Our personal relationship with God is through His gift, to Jesus Followers, of the Holy Spirit.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Fear. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Faithfulness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 1:10-13; Colossians 2:10-15; Psalms137:1-9. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Jesus the Divider”, at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Sermons
Jesus...Given for Our Sins

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 43:16


Pastor Nate brings the message, “Jesus…Given for Our Sins.”  This message begins a new sermon series in the book of Galatians.  In Galatians Paul explains what the Gospel isn't, and how the Gospel is manifested in our lives.  You familiarize yourself with Galatians by picking up a study Bible and reading the introduction material. 

Divine Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Sermons
If Your Brother Sins Against You, Love Him (Matthew 18:15-18) - 09/10/2023

Divine Grace Lutheran Church Weekly Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 24:49


If Your Brother Sins Against You, Love Him (Matthew 18:15-18) - 09/10/2023 by Divine Grace Lutheran Church

Turning Point Church
Pastor Jonathan Smith: Your Sins Are Forgiven - Audio

Turning Point Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 56:14


09.10.2023 | Your Sins Are Forgiven | Pastor Jonathan Smith

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Hutto Community Church
09.03.23 The Six Sins of Suburbia - Conceit

Hutto Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 39:01


More than ever, our world says, "Life is all about YOU!" Yet, the gospel teaches that life is really about serving others and sharing Christ with others, to the glory of God our Father. Our regular service is at 10am on Sundays. We are located at 304 E. Austin Ave in Hutto, TX. Can't make it in person? You are welcome to join us live on Facebook or YouTube. If you need prayer or you just need someone to talk to please reach out to us at prayer@huttocommunitychurch.org.HCC Website - HCC Facebook - HCC YouTube

Calvary Bible Church - Wrightsville, PA
He Himself Bore Our Sins In His Body

Calvary Bible Church - Wrightsville, PA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023


The post He Himself Bore Our Sins In His Body appeared first on Calvary Bible Church - Wrightsville, PA.

Sermon in the 'Burgh
"If your brother Sins against you": 23rd Sunday in ordinary time 2023

Sermon in the 'Burgh

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 53:24


Opening: #567 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Reading: #1158 Psalm: #95 If today, you hear his voice, harden not your heart Presentation: #824 Put peace into each other's hands Communion: #911 Many and Great Closing: #829 Let there be peace on Earth All music reproduced and streamed with permission from ONE LICENSE, license #A-723939. Organist: Sarha Saint-Mars Celebrant: Father Micheal J. Stumpf To Listen by Phone: 855-768-8468 Today's readings (via USCCB): bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading For more information, visit our parish website at MaryQueenofPeacePGH.org.

First Baptist Church, Clinton, LA
9/3/23 1 Kings 12:1-33 "Sins of Rahoboam"

First Baptist Church, Clinton, LA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023


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Navigating Narcissism
Abandoned by a Narcissistic Father with Dr. Lily Dunn

Navigating Narcissism

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 68:09 Transcription Available


Brilliant author Dr. Lily Dunn was just six years old when her father abandoned her family to join the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh cult featured in Netflix's Wild, Wild Country. In this powerful episode, Lily reveals how her father's narcissistic behavior deeply impacted her life. Watch and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @NavigatingNarcissismPod Follow me on social:  Instagram - @doctorramani Pod Instagram - @navigatingnarcissismpod Facebook - @doctorramani Twitter - @DoctorRamani YouTube: Dr. Ramani's YT - DoctorRamani I want to hear from you, too. Have a toxic topic you want me to explore? Email me at askdrramani@redtabletalk.com. I just might answer your questions on air. Guest Bio: Dr Lily Dunn is an author, mentor and academic. Her debut nonfiction, Sins of My Father: A Daughter, A Cult, A Wild Unravelling, a memoir about the legacy of her father's addictions (W&N) was The Guardian Best Nonfiction Book, 2022. You can find her personal essays in Granta, Hinterland, MIR Online, The Real Story and Litro, and she is a regular writer for Aeon. She is co-editor of A Wild and Precious Life (Unbound, 2021). She teaches creative writing at Bath Spa University and co-runs London Lit Lab, and has a doctorate in creative writing, specializing in the therapeutic power of memoir. Guest Information: Instagram:@lilydunnwriting Twitter: @lilydunnwriter  Book: Sins of My Father: A Daughter, a Cult, a Wild Unravelling This podcast should not be used as a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical advice, counseling, and/or therapy from a healthcare professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issue, or health inquiry, including matters discussed on this podcast. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Jada Pinkett Smith, Ellen Rakieten, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Meghan Hoffman VP PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Martha Chaput CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jason Nguyen LINE PRODUCER Lee Pearce PRODUCER Matthew Jones, Aidan Tanner ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Mara De La Rosa ASSOCIATE CREATIVE PRODUCER Keenon Rush HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST Samantha Pack AUDIO ENGINEER Calvin Bailiff EXEC ASST Rachel Miller PRODUCTION OPS ASST Jesse Clayton EDITOR Eugene Gordon POST MEDIA MANAGER Luis E. Ackerman POST PROD ASST Moe Alvarez AUDIO EDITORS & MIXERS Matt Wellentin, Geneva Wellentin, VP, HEAD OF PARTNER STRATEGY Jae Trevits Digital MARKETING DIRECTOR Sophia Hunter VP, POST PRODUCTION Jonathan Goldberg SVP, HEAD OF CONTENT Lukas Kaiser HEAD OF CURRENT Christie Dishner VP, PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Jacob Moncrief EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION Dawn ManningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BreakPoint Podcast
Don't Blame Your Sins on Montana: Our Climate of “Cost-Free Moral Preening”

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 5:23


At least since the movie Inherit the Wind butchered the history of the 1925 Scopes “monkey trial,” many Americans—especially those on the left side of the political spectrum—have cherished a kind of myth about national debates being settled in dramatic courtroom clashes. In reality, they seldom are. However, that doesn't stop idealistic plaintiffs from trying.   The most recent controversy dragged before a judge was whether the state of Montana could be held responsible for climate change. Earlier this month, Montana District Court Judge Kathy Seeley ruled that the state's failure to take climate change into account when greenlighting new oil and coal projects was unconstitutional. The plaintiffs were a group of young people called Our Children's Trust. They sued the state over fossil fuel production, claiming that Montana violated a section of its constitution that guarantees citizens “the right to a clean and healthful environment.”  Climate activists have hailed the decision as a significant victory and model for the nation but have not been clear on what exactly has been accomplished. As The New York Times put it, unless a higher court overturns the ruling, Montana must now “consider climate change when deciding whether to approve or renew fossil fuel projects.” That's all. They must “consider.”  Ed Whelan at National Review concluded that the impact of this “Children's Crusade to defeat climate change” on actual energy production and carbon emissions “might well be zero.” Perhaps future projects will involve a symbolic gesture, akin to the so-called “land acknowledgments” commonly seen in academia and on recent episodes of Alone Australia. These rituals involve a speaker beginning by naming the Native American tribes on whose ancestral land they're standing. Of course, such acknowledgments, as Princeton's Robert George recently remarked, “do no one any good.” No one gets land back. No de-colonization takes place. There aren't any reparations. It's “just a cost-free form of moral preening.”  Few issues are more consistently plagued by this kind of cost-free preening than the debate over climate change, and not only in America. Last month, Spanish Climate Minister Teresa Ribera dramatically arrived at a European Union climate conference by bicycle. Photographers and reporters weren't supposed to find out that that she took a limo for most of the trip and only pedaled the last couple of blocks. But I'm sure Mother Earth was grateful.  Almost everything about the Montana case was similarly theatrical, from the 16 children recruited and presumed to have standing to sue the state, to its arbitrary nature. Why Montana, which produces a lot of oil and gas but has only about a million residents, rather than, say, California, which has about 40 times the population, creates a significant demand for that fuel, and emits vastly more CO2?   Answering that question requires speculation about people's motives. All of it certainly looks as if the primary goals of so much climate activism isn't to cool the planet, but to display superior virtue. At heart, it is not so different than the Pharisee from Jesus' parable, who loudly thanked God that he was not like other men.  It's true that we have a responsibility to leave our children a healthy planet, but the work required to do that won't be done in the courtroom of sparsely populated states or by bicycle photo ops. It will take place in the workshops and imaginations of engineers who come up with better and cleaner energy sources. It will take place in legislatures that have the will and the ability to lift restrictions on existing alternatives like nuclear energy. It will take place when those who say they care about the planet stop trying to locate the problem with someone else “out there” (usually in red, flyover states) and start recognizing their personal responsibility for both the problem and the solutions.   Most of all (and here we move beyond just the climate change debate), we need to recognize how unhealthy our addiction to “cost-free moral preening” is. It's a habit at the heart of so much we fight over, from mommy blogs and those annoying “we believe in” yard signs to pandemic posturing and presidential elections. The constant need to be better than “those people”—and to be seen being better—betrays a deep spiritual anxiety that no amount of political posturing can cure.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Shane Morris. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.