Podcasts about small groups

Recorded live in Kampala, Uganda, this episode features a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation on the practice of church leadership in a variety of contexts. Pastors from Calvary Chapel and Baptist traditions come together to address anonymous audience questions on everything from altar calls to tongues, from tithing to women in ministry, and from spiritual gifts to church planting proximity.With grace, humour, and biblical grounding, panelists explore:When (and why) to invite a public response after a sermonWhether Christians are cursed if they don't titheWhat spiritual gifts look like in different church culturesWhy some churches do not ordain women as pastorsHow to teach clearly about demons in spiritually sensitive culturesAnd the wisdom of planting churches near existing onesYou'll hear personal stories, pastoral insight, and moments of sharp theological clarity - all shaped by the lived experience of ministry in Uganda and beyond.Featuring:Eric Lockheart, lecturer and administrator at Uganda Baptist Seminary. He holds an MDiv in Christian Ministry and a ThM in Applied Theology, both from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Wake Forest, NC). Eric served as a pastor in the USA for 14 years before moving with his wife and four sons to Uganda in 2018 to serve under the IMB Baptist Mission. He loves teaching Hermeneutics and Homiletics, and enjoys sports, reading, fishing, and time with his family.James Senyonjjo Okurut, lecturer at Uganda Baptist Seminary since 2020, with over 20 years of ministry experience. He holds a BA from Makerere University (specialising in Communication), a BTh from UBS, and is pursuing a Master's from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.Zeddie Muzungu, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Kampala and Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Uganda. He is passionate about teaching God's Word and training future church leaders. He is married to Hope Muzungu.Ed Compean, lead pastor of Shoreline Calvary in Morro Bay, California. He previously served in Nairobi, Kenya, as a church planter and coach to emerging leaders, and is actively involved with the Cultivate Church Planting Initiative of Calvary Global Network.Join Mike Neglia and Brian Kelly at the upcoming CGN Ministry Conference June 22-25, 2025 This conference is designed for church leaders and their ministry teams to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Dive deep into John 13–17, The Upper Room Discourse, with our main session speakers, and attend workshops led by experienced leaders in key areas such as Lead and Senior Pastors, Executive and Associate Pastors, Women in Ministry, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Worship, Small Groups and Care Leaders, Tech Teams, Administration, and Lay Leaders. Whether you're a pastor, ministry worker, or volunteer, this event is for your whole team. Join us for an inspiring time of learning, fellowship, and renewed vision for the work God has called us to!For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

What if the words “Well done” aren't just about the end of your life—but about how you live it right now? Following Jesus changes the way we walk through every moment, big and small. Let's talk about what it really means to live for the words we long to hear.

Have you used the phrase, "This is the good life"? What even is "the good life"? If you ask 100 different people, you'd likely get 100 different answers. In this new collection of talks, we take a look at what the Bible has to say about this particular idea. Pastor Mark kicks us off with part 1!**********

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Missional Communities: Taking Small Groups From Friends To A Family On Mission with Mitchell Johnson.

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to develop a healthy, growing small groups ministry that actually connects people and fosters transformation. Whether your church uses Sunday School, home groups, or a hybrid model, this conversation will challenge assumptions and offer practical steps forward. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are joined by Adam Erlichman from Build Groups—a national consultant helping churches grow their groups ministry by 30–50% in under a year. Adam shares powerful stories, best practices, and a major new announcement about exclusive training content now available through the Healthy Churches Toolkit. In this episode: (00:03:08) Why Sunday School vs. Small Groups is a false dichotomy (00:05:36) What most churches get wrong about launching groups (00:10:31) The right metrics to track group health (and the ones to stop using) (00:26:37) What qualitative factors reveal if your groups are thriving (00:30:16) A behind-the-scenes look at the brand new Build Groups Masterclass Links & Resources:

Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and another pastor discuss what the book of Hosea has to say about leadership.

What does it look like to prepare and preach the Bible in a way that's both faithful to the text and reliant on the Holy Spirit?In this panel discussion hosted by Mike Neglia, four experienced Bible teachers – Roy Kasika, Moses Ouni, Zeddie Muzungu, and Brian Kelly – respond to real questions about sermon prep, interpretation, and Spirit-led preaching. Recorded live in September 2024 at Calvary Chapel Kampala, Uganda, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and pastoral encouragement for those who teach God's Word.The conversation ranges from outlining and inductive Bible study to interpreting challenging genres like prophecy and apocalyptic literature. The panellists highlight the need for repeated prayer, contextual awareness, and a Christ-centred lens for every passage. Whether you're just starting out or you've been preaching for years, you'll find this discussion grounding, clarifying, and energising.

Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! This May, we're diving into a new series all about data—simple, practical ways to collect and use it as the school year wraps up or as you begin planning for the year ahead. Last week, we focused on Tier 1 services and how to collect data in your classroom lessons. This week, we're shifting our attention to small groups and individual sessions. I'm walking you through my favorite ways to track meaningful data in these settings so that you can make informed, data-driven decisions and feel confident sharing progress with administrators and families. Here's what we'll cover in this episode: Self-assessments: Aligning pre- and post-assessments with your lesson objectives to measure student growth. Student rating scales: A 1–10 scale with visual aids to encourage honest reflection and spark meaningful conversations. Behavior surveys: Collecting insights from teachers and guardians to build a fuller picture of student progress and needs. You'll also hear tips for: Using paper vs. digital forms (and when each is most effective) Promoting confidentiality in group settings Ensuring your assessments are relevant to what you've actually taught These strategies are easy to implement and will help you gather impactful data while keeping things simple. Don't Miss My FREE Live Training TODAY and TOMORROW! Join me for a free, live training where I'll teach you how to use school counseling data to strengthen your program and advocate for your role. You'll walk away with: A free data collection tool A PD certificate Practical strategies you can use right away Reserve your seat at stressfreeschoolcounseling.com/data Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the rest of our May data series.   Resources Mentioned:   Free Training: How to Use School Counseling Data to Improve your Program and Advocate for your Role Self-Assessments Bundle Behavior Surveys Individual Curriculum (includes student rating scales)   Connect with Rachel: TpT Store Blog Instagram Facebook Page Facebook Group Pinterest Youtube   More About School Counseling Simplified: School Counseling Simplified is a podcast offering easy to implement strategies for busy school counselors. The host, Rachel Davis from Bright Futures Counseling, shares tips and tricks she has learned from her years of experience as a school counselor both in the US and at an international school in Costa Rica. You can listen to School Counseling Simplified on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!  

This is season 5. In this episode, Mike Charleston is joined with his wife Sarah. This week, they look at a video put out by Alan Parr who had three points that is hurting the church. They discuss what they liked and what they disagreed with. Are small groups really causing biblical illiteracy? They talk about why community and small groups are really important to the health of the church. They have their daughter Elisabeth join them for the segment "trivia". Also, Sarah's song of the week.If you want to ask a question or make a comment:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talk@fellowshipofbelievers.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or record a voice message⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/mike-charleston/messag⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah's new book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"You Can Run in Flip-Flops, But Is That the Best Way"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the website at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.fellowshipofbelievers.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To watch Every Step go here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh8dX0VUPJw&t=s&ab_channel=RebekahCharleston⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or watch it here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find the show on:Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Breaker, Google, Pocket Cast, RadioPublic, Audible, and now on YouTube

In this week's Small Group Leaders Podcast, Pastor Jennifer Matias and Naomie Lile offer valuable insights on leading your groups in our new series, "Miracles On Miracles."

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Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Steve, and special guest Riley Buchalski discuss what idolatry looks like today, and how it can and should be avoided.

Jesus didn't come for those who think they're righteous. He came for those who know they need to repent. In this talk, we cover three things we can learn from Jesus about how to lead others to repentance (plus more). Join us with Pastor Mark for the third and final part of our collection of talks: Road to Renewal.**********

// Jonah 4:5-11 // This week, guest preacher Jason Sniff (Pastor of Small Groups) closes out our Jonah series by focusing on some key questions found at the end of Jonah.

WELCOME TO DECLARATION CHURCH! We're so glad you've joined our online service experience today—thank you for being here! JOIN US IN PERSON We'd love to see you in person! Come and worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 at Snyder Elementary: 28601 Birnham Woods Dr, Spring, Texas 77386 WHO WE ARE Want to learn more about Declaration Church and how to become part of our growing family? Visit www.declaration.org/new-here! Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Call us: 281-661-4279 Email us: hello@declaration.org MADE A DECISION TO FOLLOW JESUS? If you gave your life to Jesus today, we want to celebrate with you! Text JESUS to 43000, and let us walk alongside you on this exciting journey of faith. SMALL GROUPS Join a Small Group to grow both relationally and spiritually, and discover that you were 'Made For More'! Learn more at www.declaration.org/groups. GIVE Partner with us to make a difference in Spring, Texas, and beyond. Your generosity helps us reach more lives for Jesus. Visit www.declaration.org/give for more information. —— STAY CONNECTED WEBSITE www.declaration.org INSTAGRAM @declaration.church FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/DeclareHim —— Declaration is a multi-denominational church that embraces the non-negotiable essentials of the Nicene Creed. With many rich faith traditions represented in our congregation, we practice unity on the essentials. On the many non-essentials, we give liberty. In everything, above all else, we put into practice love!

What are the benefits of on-campus and off-campus small groups? In this episode, Pastor Tim and Klayton discuss the importance of thinking through the location of your small groups.

Welcome! Church Online is a community of people all over the experiencing God and connecting with one another like never before in history. Introduce yourself in the chat and let us know where you're from! Get Connected Check us out on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram Find a Small Group www.southpoint4u.com/groups Find out more at www.southpoint4u.com Notes: We can accidently make others feel unloved…because our good intentions don't translate Love has two inseparable ingredients: - Feelings of Love - Actions of Love They FEEL An Emotion You DO An Action They don't FEEL Emotional You DO An Action Everyone has a “relationship battery” It's hard to win at life when we're losing at our relationships The only real power we have to fix relationships is to work on ourselves “There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends.” - John 15:13 …Jesus knew the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. - John 13:1 God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. - 1st John 4:9-10 This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. - 1st John 4:9-10 Love is more than a feeling; it's a decision of the will to act for good on behalf of another. Everyone has a relational battery we either charge or drain. People “feel” loved in different ways. Maturity is acting-in-love even when we don't feel like it. Our words, actions, and attitudes will make a…Deposit OR Withdrawal Everyone has a relational battery we either charge or drain. People “feel” loved in different ways. Maturity is acting-in-love even when we don't feel like it. -Acts of Service -Affection -Gifts -Time With -Words of Affirmation …teaches couples that everyone feels loved differently. What touches one person's heart has no meaning at all to another. And the problem is, people don't know this. People tend to show love in the way they like to receive it and are then surprised when their efforts aren't appreciated. - Verified by Psychology Today 2/24 Everyone has a relational battery we either charge or drain. People “feel” loved in different ways. Maturity is acting-in-love even when we don't feel like it. To feel loved, we must see love in a way that moves us. Follow Jesus's example of “selfless love” in practical ways that meet the needs of another.

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In this week's Small Group Leaders Podcast, Pastor Billy Lile and Pastor Chad Udani offer valuable insights on leading your groups as we kick off our new series, "Miracles On Miracles." 

rwh3may Ep.362 – Run With Horses Podcast – Accountability Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith **(24:00)** Do you find it difficult to stay on track and actually do the things you know you should do? Is consistency in exercise, healthy eating, regular prayer and daily time with God a problem for you? If so, you may benefit from seeking healthy, ongoing accountability as part of your spiritual journey toward Christ-likeness. Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is simple in many ways, but potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to grow, to live intentionally and to join in His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! “If you're new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!” **(23:00 – 0:00)* * PART 1 Shout out to Radio Stations!   When the topic is accountability many people instantly run for the hills, fearing an heavy overbearing hand forcing them to do things they don't want to do and hating every minute of it. Let me ease your mind, that is not Biblical accountability! Biblical Accountability is a key tool in the life of a follower of Jesus who is seeking to grow spiritually and live according to biblical principles. It is something you invite into your relationships with other growing disciple of Jesus. We are on the same path and can help each other as we go. It's not force, it's mutual cooperation to intentionally move in the direction God is showing us. 1. Accountability to God As followers of Jesus, we are ultimately accountable to God for how we live our lives. Every believer must recognize that their actions, thoughts, and behaviors are under God's authority. Romans 14:12 2 Corinthians 5:10 2. Accountability to Fellow Believers The Bible also teaches that believers should be accountable to one another. We are not meant to walk the Christian life alone. God designed the church as a community where believers help one another grow spiritually. Galatians 6:1-2 James 5:16 3. Mutual Accountability in Spiritual Growth Spiritual growth requires intentionality, and part of that is having people in our lives who can help hold us accountable in our pursuit of holiness and spiritual maturity. Hebrews 10:24-25 Proverbs 27:17 4. Examples of Accountability in the Bible Nathan and David: A powerful example of accountability can be seen in the relationship between the prophet Nathan and King David. After David's sin with Bathsheba, God sent Nathan to confront David about his sin. Nathan's courage to hold David accountable ultimately led to David's repentance and restoration (2 Samuel 12:1-14). This example highlights how accountability often involves speaking the truth in love, even when it's difficult. Paul and Peter: The apostle Paul held Peter accountable in Galatians 2:11-14, when Peter's actions were inconsistent with the gospel. Peter was initially eating with Gentiles, but when certain Jewish believers arrived, he withdrew, fearing what they might think. Paul publicly confronted him, saying, “But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, ‘If you, being a Jew, live in the manner of Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews?'” (Galatians 2:14). This shows that accountability sometimes involves a public rebuke when necessary to uphold the truth of the gospel. Jesus and His Disciples: Jesus modeled accountability in His relationships with His disciples. He often rebuked them for their lack of faith or for misunderstanding His mission (e.g., Matthew 16:23, when He rebuked Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan!"). However, He also encouraged them to support each other, as seen in John 13:34-35, where He commanded them to love one another as He had loved them. The accountability Jesus modeled was always rooted in love and truth. 5. Personal Responsibility and the Role of the Holy Spirit Ultimately, the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the life of a believer as they grow spiritually. The Holy Spirit convicts believers of sin, guides them into truth, and empowers them to live out the Christian life. Accountability to the Holy Spirit is a matter of responding to His promptings and seeking His strength to live faithfully. John 14:26 Romans 8:13   **(00:00) END PART 1** **(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2**   Seeking out accountability is a crucial aspect of spiritual growth for several reasons. It helps believers stay on track in their walk with God, provides encouragement, and ensures that they are living according to biblical principles. 1. Why Should a Person Seek Out Accountability? a. Prevents Spiritual Drift Accountability acts as a safeguard against spiritual drift. Without accountability, a person might subtly slide away from their spiritual disciplines, make compromises, or even fall into sin without realizing it. Having someone who can help point out blind spots and encourage continued growth helps keep a believer anchored in their faith. Proverbs 4:23 b. Helps Resist Temptation We all face temptations, and sometimes, the temptation to sin feels overwhelming. Accountability provides a powerful weapon to fight against temptation, as having someone to confess struggles to and ask for prayer can make a huge difference in overcoming sin. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 c. Provides Encouragement Christian life is not a solo journey. Having others to encourage and challenge you is crucial for perseverance, especially when trials come. Accountability relationships are a source of encouragement when things feel difficult or when you're unsure about the next steps in your spiritual walk. Hebrews 10:24-25 d. Fosters Humility and Repentance Having someone who can challenge us or confront us when we're in the wrong helps us maintain a heart of humility and openness. Accountability is not just about staying in line but also about being willing to acknowledge our faults and make changes when needed. James 5:16 2. How Does Accountability Help a Person Grow? a. Encourages Discipline Spiritual growth requires intentionality and discipline. Accountability partners help set goals and hold each other to those goals. This might involve commitments to prayer, Bible reading, serving others, or other spiritual disciplines. Having someone to check in with keeps us motivated and consistent. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 b. Provides Insight and Perspective Accountability often brings perspective. We can be blind to our own shortcomings or struggles, but an accountability partner may see things we don't. They can offer valuable advice, wisdom, or scriptural insights that help us grow. Proverbs 27:17 c. Strengthens Faith When believers come together for mutual accountability, their faith grows. Seeing others live out their faith and share their experiences can inspire us to deepen our own commitment to God. It fosters a sense of camaraderie and strengthens our resolve to stay faithful. Romans 1:12 d. Promotes Holiness and Christlikeness Accountability helps keep believers focused on the goal of becoming more like Christ. The process of confessing sin, receiving correction, and being encouraged to pursue holiness creates an environment where believers can grow in their sanctification. Philippians 2:1-2 3. How Can a Person Go About Finding Ongoing Accountability Relationships? a. Start with Prayer Before seeking accountability, it's important to pray for guidance. Ask God to lead you to the right people—those who are spiritually mature and trustworthy, and who will help you grow in your faith. James 1:5 b. Look for Like-minded Individuals Seek people who are also committed to growing spiritually and living out biblical principles. Accountability works best when both parties are serious about their spiritual growth. This can include fellow church members, small group participants, or individuals from a Bible study. 2 Corinthians 6:14 c. Join a Small Group or Bible Study Small groups, Bible studies, or discipleship groups are great places to build deeper relationships where mutual accountability can happen. These groups provide a natural environment for openness, prayer, and spiritual growth. Acts 2:42 d. Approach Someone with Humility If you don't already have an accountability partner, don't be afraid to approach someone you respect spiritually and ask if they would be willing to meet regularly to hold each other accountable. Be honest about what you're seeking and humble in your approach. Proverbs 15:22 e. Be Open and Transparent The success of accountability relationships depends on openness and honesty. Be willing to share your struggles and your victories, and be open to both encouragement and correction. Ephesians 4:25 Accountability is Healthy Relationships At its core, talking about growth issues together. What we need, how we do it, what the stumbling blocks are. Asking how it's going is a rminder to keep trying! **(5:00 – 1:00)** Doctrine Today Jesus - Incarnation **(1:00)**   – “Thank you for listening today! -If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Don't be discouraged by the challenges you face. Keep your eyes on Jesus and embrace the opportunity to grow through the trial. Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus and never stop running." **(00:00)**

Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and another pastoral staff member discuss Lesson 1 of the Hosea series. They introduce the book and explore the first three chapters and the shocking story they tell.

What's that thing that you return to even when you know it's not good for you. In reality, it's a poison that is wrecking you from the inside out- a sin that you have gone back to time and time again. What does life look like when you decide to turn away from the things that are robbing you from a deeper relationship with God?Join us with Pastor Mark for part two of our collection of talks: Road to Renewal.**********

In this week's Small Group Leaders Podcast, Pastor Billy Lile and Pastor Alfredo "Coach" Canencia offer valuable insights on leading your groups as we kick off our new series, "Miracles On Miracles." 

Jesus feeding the five thousand is one of the few miracles recorded in all four Gospels. It is a profound revelation of God's power, compassion, and provision. In a world that often seems hopeless, this miracle speaks clearly.Topic:  Fear | anxiety | Breakthrough | new beginning | Rebuilding | Hope | New seasons Main Scripture:  Matthew 14:13–21; John 6:1–14Support the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.

How you compose your Text-Driven Small Group is important. In this episode, Pastor Tim and Klayton discuss the composition of Text-Driven Small Groups.

Welcome! Church Online is a community of people all over the experiencing God and connecting with one another like never before in history. Introduce yourself in the chat and let us know where you're from! Get Connected Check us out on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram Find a Small Group www.southpoint4u.com/groups Find out more at www.southpoint4u.com Notes: Our best or worst days are rarely about things; they're usually about relationships It's hard to win at life when we're losing at our relationships Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives, the study revealed. -The Harvard Gazette The only real power we have to fix relationships is to work on ourselves I am the common factor in every one of my struggling relationships “You can see the speck in your friend's eye, but you don't notice the log in your own eye. How can you say, ‘My friend, let me take the speck out of your eye,' …when you don't see the log in your own eye? You're nothing but show-offs! First, take the log out of your own eye; then you can see how to take the speck out of your friend's eye.” - Matthew 7:3-5 It's natural to easily see the faults of others while being blinded about our own flaws. Always, always start by looking in the mirror first! We struggle at relationships because we're blind to the fact that we're actually part of the problem We ALL have… - a distorted view of our own flaws - soul damage that causes a warped response - disordered desires that create dysfunction “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” - John 13:34 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Challenge: What's my part in the problem? How is hurt shaping my responses? Where am I being unfairly selfish?

Repentance begins with a long, honest look in the mirror and the courage to admit that something needs to change. You might be avoiding that look because you know what turning away will cost—what it might mean for your relationships or your sense of comfort. It might be something big, or it might seem small but still has a grip on you. Either way, true repentance begins when we recognize there's something to turn away from—and that we need God's help to do it.Join us with Pastor Mark for part one of our new collection of talks: Road to Renewal.**********

In today's episode of the CONVERSATION podcast, we have Pastor Ben and Teri Dunham talk about Small Groups and Bible Studies what their role is in the church!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

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Celebrate resurrection Sunday with us and discover God's radical love and commitment to you.Topic: Easter Sunday | Good Friday | Fear | anxiety | Breakthrough | new beginning | Rebuilding | Hope | New seasons Main Scripture:  Isaiah 43:16-19; Matthew 13:44-45; John 20:10-18; 1 John 2:17; 1 Corinthians 4:3-4; Romans 8:1Support the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.

WELCOME TO DECLARATION CHURCH! We're so glad you've joined our online service experience today—thank you for being here! JOIN US IN PERSON We'd love to see you in person! Come and worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 at Snyder Elementary: 28601 Birnham Woods Dr, Spring, Texas 77386 WHO WE ARE Want to learn more about Declaration Church and how to become part of our growing family? Visit www.declaration.org/new-here! Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Call us: 281-661-4279 Email us: hello@declaration.org MADE A DECISION TO FOLLOW JESUS? If you gave your life to Jesus today, we want to celebrate with you! Text JESUS to 43000, and let us walk alongside you on this exciting journey of faith. SMALL GROUPS Join a Small Group to grow both relationally and spiritually, and discover that you were 'Made For More'! Learn more at www.declaration.org/groups. GIVE Partner with us to make a difference in Spring, Texas, and beyond. Your generosity helps us reach more lives for Jesus. Visit www.declaration.org/give for more information. —— STAY CONNECTED WEBSITE www.declaration.org INSTAGRAM @declaration.church FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/DeclareHim —— Declaration is a multi-denominational church that embraces the non-negotiable essentials of the Nicene Creed. With many rich faith traditions represented in our congregation, we practice unity on the essentials. On the many non-essentials, we give liberty. In everything, above all else, we put into practice love!

In this episode, Pastor Tim and Klayton discuss how a Text-Driven Small Group ought to be serving one another.

Welcome! Church Online is a community of people all over the experiencing God and connecting with one another like never before in history. Introduce yourself in the chat and let us know where you're from! Get Connected Check us out on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram Find a Small Group www.southpoint4u.com/groups Find out more at www.southpoint4u.com Notes: WHY are we here celebrating Easter? Easter celebrates the historical event of Jesus's resurrection If Jesus stayed dead, His words, actions, ideas, and teachings are useless Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6 -Con man -Crazy delusional -Christ the King When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” “…This is blasphemy! God is the only one who can forgive sins!” - Mark 2:5-7 The thief said to Jesus, “Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!” Jesus replied, “I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me.” - Luke 23:42-43 …the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.' So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day.” - Matthew 27:62-66 “Take a guard,” Pilate answered. “Go, make the tomb as secure as you know how.” So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard. - Matthew 27:62-66 JESUS PROMISES: - Forgiveness - Eternal life - God's love conquers evil & you matter NO RESURRECTION: - No forgiveness – No eternal life – evil wins and life is meaningless Jesus can't be good if he was lying about who he claimed to be For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. - 1st Corinthians 15:3-8 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. - 1st Corinthians 15:3-8 PAUL THE APOSTLE -Martyred in 64/65 AD -Corinthians written 55 AD -Jesus crucified 33 AD -That's 22 YEARS, not centuries later! “Pilate condemned him to be crucified and to die. But those who became his disciples did not abandon his discipleship. They reported that he had appeared to them three days after his crucifixion, AND THAT HE WAS ALIVE.” Flavius Josephus – Antiquities of the Jews- 90's AD Personally Matters: -Jesus's love shows you matter -Jesus's death erases our sin -Jesus's life destroys death Jesus's resurrection proves that His love, forgiveness, and offer of eternal life are real!

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Pastor Ben, Matt, Pastor Caleb, and Pastor Steve finish their study of Deuteronomy 5-11. In this lesson, they explore Moses final charge to keep God's commands before he goes on to list out God's demands in the following chapters of the book.

Health insurance has a Net Promoter Score of around 0-10 industry-wide, one of the lowest ratings of any industry. This is exactly why the founders of Oscar Health, with no background in healthcare and a distaste for the industry, started the company in 2012. Since then, Oscar has grown to 1.7 million members, gone public, and achieved profitability—all while receiving an NPS significantly higher than the industry average.In this episode, we talk with Mario Schlosser, co-founder and CTO of Oscar Health, about building a tech-first health insurance company in an industry notorious for poor customer experiences.We cover:

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, we pull back the curtain on what really happens inside a women's retreat—beyond the curated photos and scenic backdrops. You'll hear directly from attendees who share how investing in themselves led to personal breakthroughs, emotional release, and powerful connections they never expected.From the moment they said yes, these women leaned into discomfort, overcame hesitations, and walked away transformed. We dive into themes of personal growth, vulnerability, accountability, and the unique power of small group dynamics. Whether it was deep conversation over coffee, a spontaneous game of pickleball, or soul-led journaling, every moment offered new layers of perspective and growth.If you've ever considered joining a retreat or longed for deeper connection and clarity in your life—this episode will remind you what's possible when you trust your intuition and show up for you.About Brittany and Christina:Meet Brittany and Christina, your dynamic podcast hosts who bring their unique blend of expertise, passion, and life experience to every conversation.Brittany, affectionately known as Britt, mom, mommy, bruh, and Queen, lives in Vancouver with her husband and their three fantastic kids (tweens and teens, hence the playful nicknames). Together for nearly two decades, Brittany and her husband share a love for travel and adventure. A self-proclaimed endurance sport junkie, Brittany thrives on pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to unlock her full potential. As a coach, she specializes in helping clients overcome overwhelm by aligning personal goals and values with actionable steps for success. Her greatest joys come from connecting with new people and witnessing their incredible achievements.Christina Lecuyer, a former professional golfer and TV host, is recognized as one of GlobeNewswire's Top Confidence Coaches. She works with clients worldwide, including entrepreneurs, Wall Street executives, stay-at-home moms, and small business owners. Through her signature "Decision, Faith & Action" framework, Christina has guided thousands of clients in creating their own versions of fulfillment and success, often leading to thriving six- and seven-figure businesses. Her 1-on-1 coaching model focuses on mindset and strategy to build self-trust, confidence, and long-term results.Together, Brittany and Christina bring their authentic, energetic, and empowering perspectives to help listeners navigate life, achieve their goals, and embrace their fullest potential. Feeling like you want to share a hot topic you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Send us a DM over on Instagram at @anythingbutaveragepod. Your hot topic just might make it in the next episode!

We pause our Leader Equip series to interview Evangelism Minister Reid Overall where we discuss all things baptism in anticipation of Baptism Sunday, April 27. For Kids  We have a free baptism booklet designed for children ages 5-12 to help guide conversations about baptism. To receive a booklet, reach out to your Kids Ministry Team at the Welcome Desk. Use the QR code inside the booklet to let us know about any next steps your child may want to take.  For Students  Younger students (6th-7th grade) may still find the baptism booklet helpful.  One-on-One Conversations: Students can schedule a meeting with their campus student minister to discuss baptism further. We also encourage parents to have open conversations with their students about baptism, offering guidance and support as they explore this important step in their faith.   Ready to Take the Next Step? Baptism Sunday is coming up on April 27, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! If you've been considering baptism, this is your opportunity to take a bold step in your faith journey. Baptism is a public declaration of your decision to follow Jesus, and we're here to walk with you every step of the way. Whether you're ready to take the plunge or just have questions, we'd love to connect. Let's take this step together—sign up today and be part of this powerful day of transformation! Baptism Sign Up  Talking to Your Kids About Baptism  Baptism Revival and the Next Generation  NT Wright - Do I Need to Be Baptized?  Baptism is: · Commanded by Jesus: Baptism is a key part of making disciples, commanded by Jesus in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). · Repentance and Forgiveness: It symbolizes repentance and the forgiveness of sins, with a promise of receiving the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). · Salvation through Faith: Baptism is tied to belief and salvation, showing outward faith in Jesus (Mark 16:16). · Union with Christ's Death and Resurrection: Through baptism, believers are symbolically buried with Christ in His death and raised to a new life, identifying with His resurrection (Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12). · New Identity in Christ: Baptism represents putting on a new identity, being clothed with Christ (Galatians 3:27). · Spiritual Rebirth: Jesus teaches that baptism represents being born again by water and the Spirit, necessary for entering the kingdom of God (John 3:5). · Conscience before God: It's not just an external act but a spiritual appeal for a clear conscience through the resurrection of Jesus (1 Peter 3:21). · Cleansing from Sin: Baptism is a symbolic washing away of sins as believers call on the name of Jesus (Acts 22:16). · God's Mercy and Renewal: Baptism reflects God's mercy in regenerating and renewing believers by the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5). FAQs about Baptism What is baptism? Baptism is a beautiful ceremony where a person who has decided to follow Jesus Christ is immersed in water to demonstrate their faith in Him by publicly declaring Jesus Christ as their Lord and King. Baptism is the way Scripture teaches that we are united with Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4). Baptism was a command of Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20) and Jesus himself was baptized (Luke 4:21-22). Baptism is for everyone who believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and has decided to give their lives to him. Why does the Hills practice baptism by immersion (going under the water)? The word “baptism” we find in Scripture comes from a Greek word “baptizo” which means “to dip or immerse.” The examples we see in the New Testament show that the people who were being baptized went down into the water (Acts 8:26-38). And going completely under the water shows that we are participating with Jesus in his death, burial and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4). When we go under the water, it's as if we are dying and being buried. When we come back up from underneath the water, it's a sign of our resurrection and coming out of the grave as a brand new person. These are several reasons why we practice baptism by immersion at the Hills. Should I be baptized if I was baptized as an infant? Many people are baptized as an infant because their parents desired to dedicate them to the Lord and for his protection to be on their lives. We believe that choosing to be baptized later on in life honors that choice made on your behalf by someone else. As we read the New Testament, we see that the examples of all those who are baptized are people who are older and who are able to commit themselves to following Jesus Christ. So we welcome all those who have been baptized as an infant to be baptized again as a way to declare I personally choose to follow Jesus the rest of my days. Should I wait until I get my life together before I am baptized? We would emphatically say “no”! Waiting to come to Jesus until you get your life in order is like telling someone with a broken leg to set the bone themselves, splint it, learn how to walk on it, and then go see the doctor. We would never keep someone from the person who could heal them. The same is true with baptism. You come to Jesus, not because you have it all together, but precisely because you don't. The only thing we've proven on our own is that we can't do it on our own. Jesus is the only one that can put us back together. And it is by surrendering to Jesus that we receive his life, his healing, and the power of the Holy Spirit who begins to transform us from the inside out. Staying away from Jesus keeps us away from the only power that truly can change us. Come to Jesus, surrender to Him, be baptized, and watch what God can do in your life! How much do I or my children need to know before we are baptized? We have often made entrance into the Kingdom of Jesus a matter of information, when in reality it is a matter of surrender. A person does need to understand that Jesus declared that He was the Son of God and that our faith in Him is what saves us. A person needs to be able to understand that Jesus invites us to give up control of our lives so we can follow his ways and not our own. Beyond that, a person is free to come and learn about Jesus with Jesus instead of learning about him from a distance. Baptism is a starting place on our spiritual journey, not a test we must pass before we can begin. Jesus wants us to walk with him, learn from him as we go, and share as much life together we possibly can. Remember, Jesus is a person to love, not a subject to study. If you or your children believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and you are ready to follow Him, you are ready to begin that journey. We invite you to come and be baptized this Sunday! I've been baptized before but I'm not really sure I knew what I was doing or I haven't really followed Jesus since then. Do I need to be re-baptized? Certainly, when people are baptized, they need to be able to make a commitment that they believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and that they want to surrender to Him. But remember, the power of salvation comes not from our knowledge and understanding of every aspect of the spiritual journey but from Jesus' grace. Often what is needed is not re-baptism but a deeper surrender to the decision that was already made. In some cases, a person made the decision to follow Jesus and was baptized but then decided to follow their own path which could've even led them into deep sin and wandering. In situations like this, what is needed is not re-baptism but repentance. Jesus' grace is so immensely powerful all that God is expecting from us is to turn our faces back to him and come home, making the decision to honor the commitment we've already made to follow him. And sometimes people are baptized because they had a parent or grandparent or friend who wanted them to be baptized and it wasn't really a commitment they were making on their own. In these situations, we would encourage the person to consider being baptized again. Going through the practice of being baptized without commitment and without faith and is just an exercise in getting wet. It is faith that saves us, not water. What should I expect on Baptism Sunday? Baptism Sunday will be a very exciting day! We will have our regular worship service at the Hills. At the end of our time of preaching and sharing God's Word, Pastor Rick will invite everyone who would like to be baptized to come towards the stage. There will be people there at the stage who will welcome you and walk with you back to get you registered. After we get you registered, we'll take you back to the dressing rooms where we will have clothes you can change into for your baptism. The dressing rooms are private and are separated for men and women. After you change into your clothes, you can leave your things in the dressing rooms and they will be watched and kept safe while you are baptized. You can choose someone to baptize you or one of our ministers at the church can baptize you. If you are going to have someone personal to you baptize you, they will need to change into clothes, as well. They can bring their own if they'd like or they can change into clothes we will have available. You then will go into the baptistry (the water is warm and is heated) and you will be baptized in front of the church. You'll then go back and change into your clothes. After changing, one of our elders will pray over you and your family and friends as you begin your new journey. There will also be photo backdrops set up so you can take pictures with family and friends on your big day! Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.  

Alex Nichols fills in for Glen in this Coaching Family special talking about small group sessions and how to best design and deliver when working with a small group of players.

WELCOME TO DECLARATION CHURCH! We're so glad you've joined our online service experience today—thank you for being here! JOIN US IN PERSON We'd love to see you in person! Come and worship with us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 11:00 at Snyder Elementary: 28601 Birnham Woods Dr, Spring, Texas 77386 WHO WE ARE Want to learn more about Declaration Church and how to become part of our growing family? Visit www.declaration.org/new-here! Have questions? We'd love to hear from you! Call us: 281-661-4279 Email us: hello@declaration.org MADE A DECISION TO FOLLOW JESUS? If you gave your life to Jesus today, we want to celebrate with you! Text JESUS to 43000, and let us walk alongside you on this exciting journey of faith. SMALL GROUPS Join a Small Group to grow both relationally and spiritually, and discover that you were 'Made For More'! Learn more at www.declaration.org/groups. GIVE Partner with us to make a difference in Spring, Texas, and beyond. Your generosity helps us reach more lives for Jesus. Visit www.declaration.org/give for more information. —— STAY CONNECTED WEBSITE www.declaration.org INSTAGRAM @declaration.church FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/DeclareHim —— Declaration is a multi-denominational church that embraces the non-negotiable essentials of the Nicene Creed. With many rich faith traditions represented in our congregation, we practice unity on the essentials. On the many non-essentials, we give liberty. In everything, above all else, we put into practice love!

Do you need a miracle in your life? Waiting on God for a great breakthrough? Discover in this message how you can have victory over fear and anxiety. Learn how to walk by faith and have victory.Topic: Fear | anxiety | Breakthrough | new beginning | Rebuilding | Hope | New seasons Main Scripture: Nehemiah 1 & 2; Acts 4:12; Hebrews 11:1; 8; Ephesians 6Support the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 1: Building Healthy RelationshipsToxic 1: What are Toxic Thoughts? Things Jesus Never Said 1: Is Loving Money Bad? Bondage Breaker 1: Tormented by your past? ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.

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Sign up for the Lobby Gathering: Small Group Conference May 13-15th in Southern California at https://smallgroupnetwork.com/conferences/Food and lodging are included! Spring Cleaning for Small Group Ministry: The 5 Ks with Steve GladenIn this episode of FG Squared, Steve Gladen, the global pastor of small groups from Saddleback Church, shares insights from his 25+ years of experience to help listeners enhance their small group ministries. Joined by Derek, Steve discusses 'The 4 Ks of Small Group Ministry Spring Cleaning': Kinship with leaders, Keeping clean data, Knowing your playbook, Kindling leadership, and Kicking spiritual butt. They emphasize the importance of building deeper relationships with leaders, maintaining accurate data, ensuring everyone understands the group's playbook, fostering leadership pathways, and ultimately achieving ministry victories. Tune in for practical advice to rejuvenate your small group ministry.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:25 Personal Updates and Moving Challenges01:46 Spring Cleaning in Small Group Ministry03:02 The Four Ks of Small Group Ministry03:20 Kinship with Leaders07:42 Keep Clean Data10:50 Know Your Playbook12:50 Kindle Leadership16:56 Final Thoughts and The Fifth K18:30 Conclusion and Farewell ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the hilarious-if-it-wasn't-so-terrifying accidental sending of secret attack plans from Trump administration officials to a journalist; the chilling capitulation of big law firms to Trump's onslaught; and similar aggressive efforts to intimidate higher education in the United States.  For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily and David talk with Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow about the path forward for Democrats and her new book Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with author Adam Higginbotham about his new book, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Research by Emily Ditto   Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the hilarious-if-it-wasn't-so-terrifying accidental sending of secret attack plans from Trump administration officials to a journalist; the chilling capitulation of big law firms to Trump's onslaught; and similar aggressive efforts to intimidate higher education in the United States.  For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily and David talk with Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow about the path forward for Democrats and her new book Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, David talks with author Adam Higginbotham about his new book, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Research by Emily Ditto   Want more Political Gabfest? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Political Gabfest show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or visit slate.com/gabfestplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They weren't war plans, they were BATTLE plans—that's the White House's new, extremely believable spin on why J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth and countless other Trump officials were using a Signal chat to coordinate a military strike. Jon and Max relish the idiocy of what's now become the most famous group chat in the world, and then dive into Snapchat's latest feature that's making teens even more glued to their screens. Then, the guys run through DoorDash's new partnership with micro loan company Klarna, and why it's shocking Apple allowed the Severance finale to air. Plus! Max sits down with journalist Charles Duhigg, author of Supercommunicators and host of a spinoff podcast, to talk about why connecting with people you disagree with builds stronger coalitions, and why values unify voters better than ideas

Shane Harris of The Atlantic joins Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes to talk about war planning on Signal, the Trump administration's remarkable security lapse, and the testimony of the country's intelligence chiefs that came in its wake.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Atlantic's bombshell story about Donald's national security principals discussing war plans on Signal chat. Pete Hegseth shared operational details. The reckless incompetence and the obvious attempt to hide the discussions. Signal can't be used on government phones. The excuses in the Senate Intelligence Committee today. Who will be fired first? One participant on the chat was in Moscow at the time. Donald had a meltdown over a Colorado painting of him. Howard Lutnik says only fraudsters complain about not receiving Social Security checks. Leland Dudek backs down. Elon and Li'l X stop by to talk about the IRS losing half a trillion dollars in tax receipts. Good news from town halls. With Jody Hamilton, David Ferguson, music by The Husht, Razorhouse, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.