Podcasts about stand firm

In a world awash with disinformation and fear-based politics, what cuts through the noise isn't perfection; it's authenticity. As Erin Reed, a trailblazing journalist and trans rights advocate, puts it: the most effective leaders and allies are the ones who show up with sincerity, values, and courage. Reed knows this from experience. Alongside her wife, Montana state legislator Zooey Zephyr, they've faced the harshest forms of political repression, from being silenced in state chambers to watching harmful laws passed in the name of "protecting" sports or children. And yet, their fight continues, fueled by love, clarity, and hope. So how can you support the trans community in meaningful ways? Stand Firm in Your Values – Democratic Party leaders especially shouldn't be “Republican-lite” or speak through the filter of 12 consultants. Speak from the heart, like Kentucky's Andy Beshear, who stood up for trans rights and still won big in a deep red state. Educate Yourself and Others – Learn the real facts. Trans athletes aren't “cheating.” They're barely even represented in elite sports. Medical care for trans youth isn't a free-for-all;  it's cautious, professional, and consent-driven. And no, no one is performing surgeries in school cafeterias.  Be Visible. Be Vocal. – When institutions cave to pressure and erase diversity programs, allies must speak up. Trans people aren't always in the room, but you might be. Build Solidarity – Globally and locally. Anti-trans disinformation spreads across borders. So should our support. Reach out to advocate groups abroad and build an international coalition of support and solidarity.  History is watching. As Reed reminds us, this is our civil rights moment. Whether you're an activist, a parent, a lawmaker, or a friend, your genuineness, your voice, and your love can help shape a more just future.  All it takes is a spark. The song you heard in this week's Gaslit Nation is “Tear the Fascists Down” by Deena Marie. Check out her music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CuUJiaLhVF4x8WlZGLjRJ  If you have a song to share on our show, submit your music to us at Gaslit Nation – we love hearing from you! More info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-d_DWNnDQFYUMXueYcX5ZVsA5t2RN09N8PYUQQ8koq0/edit?ts=5fee07f6&gxids=7628 Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit! EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: NEW DATE! Thursday July 31 4pm ET – the Gaslit Nation Book Club discusses Antoine de Saint Exupéry's The Little Prince written in the U.S. during America First.  Minnesota Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Vermont Signal group for Gaslit Nation listeners in the state to find each other, available on Patreon.  Arizona-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to connect, available on Patreon.  Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal group, available on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet? Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community  

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Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Kurt Sarac to explore what it means to stand for Christ with conviction in a world that's constantly shifting. Whether you're navigating cultural confusion, internal doubts, or the pressure to compromise your values, this conversation challenges you to stay rooted in truth and anchored in Christ.In a culture that's always changing, this is a powerful reminder: Christ is unchanging — and in Him, you can stand firm.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

1 Peter series message 22Text: I Peter 5:6-9Today's passage is a wonderfully pastoral piece of advice. Stay humble under God's mighty hand, stay vigilant, and stand firm!

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This week, Pastor Chris Gaynor continues our Armor of God series with a powerful message on the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness from Ephesians 6:14. Through vivid storytelling, Gospel clarity, and pastoral insight, we're reminded that the battle is real—but so is our victory in Christ. Pastor Chris calls us to stand firm in Gospel truth and live out our identity as righteous sons and daughters of God.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s unexpected twists and turns? On the next Equipped, guest host Susie Larson will talk with Pastor Robert Morgan. They'll explore the powerful truths in the book of Philippians—truths that can help you turn hardship into deeper faith. If it feels like your world is falling apart, don't miss this encouraging conversation. Discover how the gospel can help you stand strong, no matter what you're facing. Featured resource:Whatever Happens: How to Stand Firm in Your Faith When the World Is Falling Apart by Robert J. Morgan July thank you gift:Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

There is a real enemy whose aim is to bring death and widespread destruction. This enemy is not your neighbor or yourself; it is Satan. Our Faith, when taken up like a shield, defends us and extinguishes the flame of evil attacks.

July 20, 2025 Ephesians 6:16-17

This week Pastor Billy, Lead Pastor of Connection Church Vidalia, took us through week 7 of our Stand Firm study through 1 Peter.

A powerful message on standing firm in faith and resisting compromise, drawn from Jesus' letter to the church in Pergamum.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Stand Firm"

When problems arise and circumstances rise that make us want to run away we need to stand firm. When sin wants to take us down we need to stand firm. When we are tempted to doubt we need to stand firm. If we can't stand strong, we can't stand firm.

Generosity. Is it an action, a state of the heart, or a mind-set? I heard recently that generosity is BEST when it includes all three and we compare it with IMPACT.  Have you ever thought about your giving in this way? That your giving could possibly be leveraged for the highest impact for eternity? What if we all stopped and looked and prayed over the resources we have, and re-committed the 10% tithe of all our income, to MAXIMIZE impact for the Kingdom?  Isaiah 32:8 says “But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.”  What will you do today, to put on this new “eternal” mindset of generosity? 

Sometimes, standing feels like the hardest thing to do—especially when life feels like a battlefield. But in Ephesians 6:13b, Paul encourages us that after we've done everything, we are to stand. Not in our own strength. Not in fear or defeat. But in the power and provision of God.In this episode, Angie and Katie dive deep into what it truly means to "stand firm" in the face of spiritual warfare.Ephesians 6:13b (NIV)and after you have done everything, to stand.https://livesteadyon.com/https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Max Anders, Galatians-Colossians, vol. 8, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999), 190.Matthew Henry and Thomas Scott, Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, 1997), Eph 6:10.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy EllisonLearn more about Susie Crosby's new children's book, "Where is Sheep 100?" here.Midroll Music: Lovely Creations by Dresden, The Flamingo

This week Pastor AJ, Sending Pastor of Connection Church Dublin, took us through week 6 of our Stand Firm study through 1 Peter.

The Gospel is for you, because it's going to someone else! We must be planted firmly with a readiness of the Gospel of peace. It is who we are made to be!

In this podcast, Pastor Justin preaches into how we can and must stand in the storm in order to overcome and breakthrough any obstacle and obtain the promises that God's made available to all of us. Support the show

July 13, 2025 Ephesians 6:14-17

In 605 BC, Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, attacked Jerusalem. This attack ultimately led to the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC and the exile of the Southern Kingdom of Judah.

A – About: This passage reveals the danger Jeremiah faces from his own townspeople for faithfully delivering God's message. Despite their schemes to kill him, Jeremiah entrusts his cause to the Lord, who promises judgment against the unrepentant. B – Best Verse: Jeremiah 11:19 – "But I was like a docile lamb brought to the slaughter… Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, and let us cut him off from the land of the living…" C – Call to Action: We are called to speak truth boldly, even when it puts us at risk. Confront falsehood with love, pursue peace, and be courageous in holding to God's Word, even if it means facing opposition from those closest to us.

Listen to Pastor Keith Benson speak about all the Lord has done at True Light Church, located in Southold, NY on the North Fork of Long Island. He teaches biblical principles, using scripture in a personal way.

This week Pastor Eric, our Next Gen Pastor, took us through week 5 of our Stand Firm study through 1 Peter.

What if the very system you trust to bring you closer to God is actually pulling you away from His grace—and true freedom is found somewhere you might not expect? In Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that true freedom comes not from religious rule-keeping or law-based performance, but from living by the Spirit through faith in Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Galatians 5 | True Freedom in ChristSection 1: Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-6)Galatians 5:1-6 (NLT)Christ has truly set us free. Paul urges us to stay free and not get tied up again in slavery—this time, not slavery to old sinful habits, but to religious legalism. Both are equally destructive.Many Mormons follow rules, believing this makes them justified before God. Paul, once a Pharisee, believed the same until he encountered Christ:Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT): Paul calls his former religious achievements "garbage" compared to knowing Christ.Relying on works, like circumcision in Paul's day or LDS temple worthiness today, cuts people off from Christ and God's grace. True righteousness comes by faith alone.Big Idea: Christ set us free—don't return to a system of religious control.Illustration: Jesus didn't come to give us a new set of religious rules. He came to set us free (Matthew 11:28-30).Section 2: The Danger of Legalism (Galatians 5:7-12)Galatians 5:7-12 (NLT)The Galatians were running well until false teachers led them astray, adding law-keeping to the gospel. Paul warns that even small false teachings spread like yeast.Who holds Mormons back today? Consider the "Four Horsemen" of LDS control:LDS LeadershipLDS ScripturesLDS Temple System (worthiness interviews, temple recommends)LDS Culture and Social PressureAll these create a performance treadmill, keeping people from the simple gospel of grace.Paul is blunt: False teachers deserve judgment.Section 3: Freedom Isn't a License to Sin (Galatians 5:13-15)Galatians 5:13-15 (NLT)Freedom from the law doesn't mean freedom to indulge the sinful nature. It leads to loving and serving others.Key Point: True freedom leads to love and service, not selfishness.LDS Misconception: Evangelicals are often accused of "cheap grace."Examples:Bruce R. McConkie (Book: Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed., 1966), p. 671) : “One of the most pernicious heresies of modern Christendom is the concept that man is saved by grace alone... This concept, as interpreted by modern Christians, removes all the restraints which encourage personal righteousness and offers salvation to the sinner merely for confessing Christ.”Spencer W. Kimbal (Book: The Miracle of Forgiveness (1969), p. 206) : “One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation.”True...

What if the very system you trust to bring you closer to God is actually pulling you away from His grace—and true freedom is found somewhere you might not expect? In Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that true freedom comes not from religious rule-keeping or law-based performance, but from living by the Spirit through faith in Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Galatians 5 | True Freedom in ChristSection 1: Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-6)Galatians 5:1-6 (NLT)Christ has truly set us free. Paul urges us to stay free and not get tied up again in slavery—this time, not slavery to old sinful habits, but to religious legalism. Both are equally destructive.Many Mormons follow rules, believing this makes them justified before God. Paul, once a Pharisee, believed the same until he encountered Christ:Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT): Paul calls his former religious achievements "garbage" compared to knowing Christ.Relying on works, like circumcision in Paul's day or LDS temple worthiness today, cuts people off from Christ and God's grace. True righteousness comes by faith alone.Big Idea: Christ set us free—don't return to a system of religious control.Illustration: Jesus didn't come to give us a new set of religious rules. He came to set us free (Matthew 11:28-30).Section 2: The Danger of Legalism (Galatians 5:7-12)Galatians 5:7-12 (NLT)The Galatians were running well until false teachers led them astray, adding law-keeping to the gospel. Paul warns that even small false teachings spread like yeast.Who holds Mormons back today? Consider the "Four Horsemen" of LDS control:LDS LeadershipLDS ScripturesLDS Temple System (worthiness interviews, temple recommends)LDS Culture and Social PressureAll these create a performance treadmill, keeping people from the simple gospel of grace.Paul is blunt: False teachers deserve judgment.Section 3: Freedom Isn't a License to Sin (Galatians 5:13-15)Galatians 5:13-15 (NLT)Freedom from the law doesn't mean freedom to indulge the sinful nature. It leads to loving and serving others.Key Point: True freedom leads to love and service, not selfishness.LDS Misconception: Evangelicals are often accused of "cheap grace."Examples:Bruce R. McConkie (Book: Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed., 1966), p. 671) : “One of the most pernicious heresies of modern Christendom is the concept that man is saved by grace alone... This concept, as interpreted by modern Christians, removes all the restraints which encourage personal righteousness and offers salvation to the sinner merely for confessing Christ.”Spencer W. Kimbal (Book: The Miracle of Forgiveness (1969), p. 206) : “One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation.”True...

Perhaps our greatest need is to be in right standing with another, to be fully accepted and approved of. This is what the breastplate of righteousness is - full acceptance and right standing with God. And the devil will do anything, scheme in any way, to keep us from having it put on and from then continually putting it on. 

In this podcast, Pastor Justin preaches into how we've been called to freedom, but how we must each answer the call and then keep standing firm in the freedom in which Jesus set us free!Support the show

God grants us grace and the Holy Spirit to stand firm in the face of opposition to the gospel. We can face God's enemies even when they: I. Disagree with Christ's Teaching II. Designate False Witnesses III. Determine to Silence the Gospel.

July 6, 2025 Ephesians 6:10-13

SCRIPTURE- Corinthians 16: 13REFLECTOR- JeffMUSIC- Confitemini Domino by TaizePRAYERTo You, do I belong O GodInto Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.NOTES- 

We are instructed to stand firm and make our stand against the devil, against the domain of darkness. And in order to do so, we must be prepared and put on the full armor of God. To start with, we must put on the belt of truth; wrap our lives with God, His Word, and His ways. 

In this  message, Pastor Justin Detmers tackles the topic of spiritual warfare, encouraging a shift from fear and sensationalism to a sober and optimistic perspective. He asserts that Christians operate from a place of victory already secured by Christ, rather than fighting for it. Justin outlines key strategies for this battle: recognizing the true spiritual enemy, resisting with the truth of God's Word, and ultimately rejoicing in Christ's triumph.