Podcasts about stewards

What if the greatest shift you could make in your financial life didn't begin with a new budget, a better investment strategy, or a higher income—but with surrender? We don't often think of surrender as a financial word, but it lies at the heart of biblical stewardship. When we embrace the life-changing truth that God owns everything, it transforms how we live, give, plan, and manage the resources He has entrusted to us. The First Question Scripture Asks When we think about money, we tend to ask familiar questions: How much do I have? How much will I need? Am I making progress? Am I doing better or worse than others? Those questions may be important, but they are not where Scripture begins. From the opening pages of the Bible, God is revealed as the Creator and owner of everything. Before humanity ever cultivated a garden or named a creature, God formed, filled, and ruled creation. Psalm 24:1 declares: “The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” Simply put, God is the owner, and we are His stewards. For many Christians, that is a familiar idea. But familiarity does not always lead to surrender. We may affirm that God owns the universe while living as though we built our lives entirely through our own effort. We say, “I worked for this,” or, “I earned this.” And while diligent work matters, Scripture reminds us that even our ability to produce wealth comes from God. Deuteronomy 8:18 says: “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.” Our talents, opportunities, health, time, and ability to work are all gifts from the Lord. Owners or Stewards? Jesus develops this idea in the parable of the talents in Matthew 25. A master entrusts resources to three servants before leaving on a journey. Two servants put what they received to work, while the third buries his portion out of fear. When the master returns, he commends the first two servants—not merely because they produced impressive results, but because they were faithful. That distinction matters. The world often defines success by outcomes: how much we earn, accumulate, grow, or achieve. God calls us to something deeper—faithfulness with whatever He has placed in our hands. If God owns everything, then we are not owners in the ultimate sense. We are managers. The New Testament word commonly translated as “steward” is oikonomos, meaning “household manager.” A steward manages resources he did not create, for purposes he did not determine, under the authority of the master he serves. At first, that may sound limiting. In reality, it is profoundly freeing. As financial teacher Ron Blue has often said, “If God owns it all, you can't lose anything.” Ownership carries an enormous burden. The owner must ultimately provide, protect, and control. But if God is the owner, then we do not have to carry those responsibilities alone. Stewardship carries responsibility, but it also rests on trust. When Financial Choices Become Worship When we truly embrace stewardship, ordinary financial decisions become opportunities to worship God. Budgeting becomes more than organizing income and expenses. It becomes a way of aligning our desires with God's priorities. Giving becomes a response to the generosity we have already received from Him. Saving becomes wise preparation rather than fearful hoarding. Planning becomes an act of obedience rather than an attempt to control every possible outcome. Investing becomes a way to cultivate and multiply what belongs to the Lord, not a strategy for securing complete independence from Him. The Puritan pastor Thomas Watson once wrote, “What we keep, we may lose. What we give to God is kept forever.” That statement reminds us that earthly ownership is temporary, but faithful stewardship has eternal significance. The apostle Paul writes in 1 Timothy 6:7: “For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.” That reality is not meant to discourage us. It is meant to liberate us. When we stop clutching what we cannot keep, we become free to invest our lives in what can never be lost. Faithfulness Begins With Surrender If God owns everything, what does He expect from us? Jesus gives us a clear answer in Luke 16:10: “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much.” Faithfulness is not determined by the size of our income, investment portfolio, home, or charitable gifts. It is about how we respond to whatever God has entrusted to us. Stewardship is not reserved for the wealthy. It applies to every person in every financial season. A person living paycheck to paycheck can be faithful. A retiree managing decades of savings can be faithful. A young adult earning their first salary can be faithful. A business owner, parent, student, or widow can all honor God through the resources in their care. Faithfulness is not primarily about how much we have. It is about whether we have surrendered what we have to God. And surrender always begins in the heart. The Humility and Hope of Stewardship When we accept that God owns it all, we receive two things the world cannot offer: humility and hope. We gain humility because we stop viewing our accomplishments as entirely self-made. We recognize God as the source of our abilities, opportunities, and provision. We gain hope because we realize that we are not carrying the burden of provision alone. God equips. God guides. God provides. That does not mean we stop working, planning, or making wise decisions. Biblical stewardship requires diligence. But it allows us to work faithfully without treating every result as though it depends entirely on us. So where might God be inviting you to shift from an owner's mindset to a steward's heart? Perhaps it is in your giving, planning, saving, or lifestyle. Perhaps it is in the quiet assumption that your security depends more on markets, income, or possessions than on the God who “owns the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10). Stewardship is not about God trying to get something from you. It is about God doing something within you. It reorders the heart so that money occupies its proper place—not as a master, but as a tool entrusted to us for God's purposes and glory. Continue the Journey To explore more about God's ownership and the surrender at the heart of faithful stewardship, consider Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship. This devotional is designed to help you examine your relationship with money, possessions, generosity, and the God who owns it all. Copies are available for individuals, churches, and small groups at FaithFi.com/Shop. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'm working on my budget and currently contributing 15% to my 401(k), with about a 5% employer match. But I have less than two months of expenses in my emergency fund. Should I reduce my 401(k) contributions and focus on building six months of emergency savings first? My mother passed away and left my sister a house in Lares, Puerto Rico, but the title was never transferred into my sister's name. She's been living there for about a year. What process does she need to follow to get legal ownership under Puerto Rico law? Some relatives inherited property and are receiving calls from out-of-town people offering to help them sell it. What kind of professional should they work with? Could a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®) help them find a trustworthy real estate attorney or other needed professionals? I'm a widow, and since my husband passed away a couple of years ago, I've felt unsure about financial decisions. I have a little over $1 million in an IRA, no debt or mortgage, and my expenses are covered by survivor Social Security and part-time work. I want to steward these assets well for my children and grandchildren. What strategy should I consider for the IRA, and what kind of advisor should I work with? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Wise Women Managing Money: Expert Advice on Debt, Wealth, Budgeting, and More by Miriam Neff and Valerie Neff Hogan, JD.  Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After the Kings, Gondor declined into a Middle Age of fading knowledge and simpler skills. Alan and Shawn find that surprisingly familiar. Join The Man of the West and The Lord of the Mark as we begin our two-episode look at the final chapter of Unfinished Tales on The Palantíri. The Stewards know better than to use the Stones — for awhile, Saruman takes the concept of free agency a bit too far, and Tolkien lets us think through the problem with Gandalf. We lament the absence of Jack Black, agree that Calenardhon's name change is nobody's business but the Rohirrim, and come up with a most-disturbing Lionel Richie adaptation. Also, Carnac the Magnificent. For more on the Middle-earth Online Art Exhibition that Katie spoke about in the intro, please visit: https://sites.google.com/breecrossroadsartexhibitionevent.com/home/home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.Have you ever found yourself secretly playing the comparison game, chasing after a better job title, or trying to prove your worth by who you know?We live in a world that is obsessed with status, titles, and trying to rank higher than the person next to us. It's an endless cycle, and it's exhausting.But Jesus reveals the discontinuity between what we think we want from God and what He actually offers us. He challenges us to look past our cultural definitions of success and embrace his upside-down kingdom—where true significance isn't earned, but is already secured by a Savior who came to serve.If you need a reminder today of a love that requires no performance, this message is for you.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on July 19, 2026, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:00 Message: The Comparison Game, Status, and Jesus' Upside-Down Kingdom07:58 Mark Overview and Big Question15:07 Spiritual Blindness19:41 Disciples Miss the Point22:19 Chasing Status, Titles, and People30:53 Greatness Through Serving36:14 Reflection and Prayer

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What does it mean to be a steward of the land? Drawing from Genesis 2:15, this message highlights our God-given responsibility to protect, nurture, and faithfully manage the resources He has placed in our care.

Hour 3 of the Bob Rose Show, on the renewed patriotism and belief in the mission of Trump's Administration. Blowing through military recruitment goals, young American's are signing up to enthusiastically face the growing threats ahead. Plus, all of Thursday morning's biggest news stories for 7-16-26.

Send us Fan MailJoin Garrett Baxley, Matthew Christensen, and Evan Hill as they discuss this important ministry to the young adults of the Hill Country. Please pray for this ministry and encourage people you know in the 18-30 age range to reach out and get involved.

Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our series on Mark.In chapter 9, Peter's standing on a mountain, watching Jesus' face turn to light, and two men who'd been dead for centuries talk to him like it's nothing. And his response is to suggest they build some tents to try and keep the moment going a little longer.It's such a human reaction. We reach for control, for a bigger role, and try to fill the silence instead of sitting in it.Then a voice comes out of the cloud with a command. And what it means for Peter, and for us, is worth hearing all the way through.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on July 12, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:00) Message: The Master Grants a Mountaintop Before the Dark Valley(08:08) Scripture Reading: Mark 9:2-9, The Transfiguration(09:01) The Transfiguration and Why Jesus Wants Faith, Not Sight(17:48) Peter's Mistake: Wanting a Greater Role(23:08) Peter's Other Mistake: Trying to Control What He Can't(29:02) The Kingdom's Paradox: Servants Who Will Reign(30:26) Living on the Mountain, Walking Through the Valley(32:32) The Practice of Listening Prayer

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that God entrusts opportunities according to our level of maturity and expects faithful stewardship, progress, and accountability with what He has given us. Through the Parable of the Talents, he challenges believers to reject fear and laziness, faithfully develop their God-given gifts, and pursue continual growth that honors the Master.

Central Christian Church is a non-denominational church in Wichita, KS. We are happy to share the teaching of our pastors and friends with you through this podcast. If you have any questions or want to know more about us, visit https://www.ccc.org/ Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49634631 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Stewards of Freedom

TERRA Members Now Part of ITAD Association, Podcast, “For our membership that we have really been blessed with over the last seven years since we started this endeavor, we found them a good home,” Napoli said TERRA founder Stephen Napoli says the move gives members “a good home” while bringing two important communities together in the electronics reuse, recycling and ITAD ecosystem. In a special ASCDI podcast, Doug Green spoke with Stephen Napoli, president and founder of TERRA, about a milestone moment for the ITAD community: TERRA's members are now becoming part of ASCDI — The ITAD Association. The move brings approximately 80 TERRA companies into ASCDI, joining two communities that have long worked in the same orbit: ITAD, electronics reuse, e-scrap, certified recycling and the circular economy. Napoli said TERRA will cease operations, but its members will move into ASCDI with continuity, visibility and a larger industry platform. “For our membership that we have really been blessed with over the last seven years since we started this endeavor, we found them a good home,” Napoli said. Napoli founded TERRA to give certified electronics recycling and ITAD companies a stronger voice. The organization helped promote the value of certification, especially around standards such as R2 and e-Stewards, and worked to help customers understand why responsible reuse and recycling matter. As Napoli explained, certified ITAD and recycling companies do more than process used equipment. They protect data, support reuse, keep electronics out of landfills, advance the circular economy and help make sure equipment is handled in ways that protect both people and the environment. Asked why ASCDI — The ITAD Association was the right next home for TERRA members, Napoli pointed to ASCDI's long-standing reputation, advocacy and history in the technology reuse market. “They've been in this space for a long time and they have a very good reputation,” Napoli said. “They do a very good job of advocating for people that are in this space, which is what we've been doing. So it really was a natural fit.” Napoli described the transition as bittersweet. TERRA began as an idea seven years ago and grew into a community of certified and allied companies across the electronics recycling and ITAD landscape. Now, he said, that work can continue through a larger association. “I'm forever grateful,” Napoli said. “And really happy that it's just not coming to an end, that I'm able to pass it along to the benefit of them and to another organization in the space to make this industry stronger.” The conversation also reflected the personal side of the ITAD community. Napoli said that while companies in the space may compete, there is also a family quality to the industry, with many people sharing a common commitment to reuse, responsible recycling and doing the right thing with technology at the end of its first life. “I found a gem,” Napoli said, reflecting on his entry into the industry. “It has been the joy of my career to be part of it.” Visit ASCDI — The ITAD Association to learn more.

Associate Pastor Ron King continues our series on Mark.What do you do when you realize your plans and God's plans aren't the same thing? Because that's exactly where Peter lands in Mark 8. He finally gets it right by calling Jesus the Messiah. And then Jesus tells him what that actually means: suffering, rejection, and death. Peter can't handle it, so he pulls Jesus aside and basically tells God he's wrong.Jesus doesn't let that slide. "Get behind me, Satan," he says. Because sometimes the biggest obstacle to following Jesus isn't unbelief — it's holding onto our own good plans a little too tight.Here's what it actually costs to follow Jesus, and why letting go of your version of the plan is the best trade you'll ever make.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on July 5, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(1:05) Message: What Do I Do When My Plans Aren't God's Plans?(2:53) America First, Jesus First, and Entering Mark 8(4:55) When Your Plans and God's Plans Aren't the Same(8:09) Reading Mark 8:27-38(11:04) Peter's Confession and Jesus' Sharp Rebuke(22:15) Denying Yourself: Discipleship Isn't About You(32:08) Bonhoeffer's Costly Grace(44:57) Journal Questions to Close

In this message, Pastor Rife shares that in both our personal homes and the house of God we need faithful stewards. - RIFE STEWART - Sunday, July 5, 2026

Stewards of Freedom

God owns everything, we manage it for His purposes, and generosity trains our hearts.

Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. 250 years ago, America was an idea. Today, it's millions of stories! This week, we go back to a few of them we've covered on the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast, beginning with Kurt Deion, who spent his childhood visiting presidential graves and now cares for the stories of thousands of Americans at Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC. We travel through the Wild West with "Bulldogging" Bill Pickett, one of our country's most famous black cowboys. Of course, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania plays a pivotal role in the American story, and so we revisit our conversation with Nancy Goldenberg and Sarah Hamill, Stewards of Laurel Hill Cemetery. You'll also hear some of Major Pauline Cushman's story, told by MJ Henion, as a spy for the Union during the American Civil War, and we cover the death of a Revolutionary War soldier buried at Whitehall Burial Ground in Mystic, Connecticut, whose death was brought about by the traitorous Benedict Arnold!We wish you all a very safe and happy 4th of July! Happy birthday, America!Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here: https://oecemetery.etsy.comFamily Tales: A free printable is now available! Gather 'round the table and dig into your roots! This interactive family history game is perfect for holidays, reunions, or just because. Ask, listen, and laugh your way through generations of stories and secrets. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UT_R56qEwNTIxIBrTy8KFyVmGnFOe7g8/view?usp=sharingLinks to the full episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 191 - An Independence Day Chat with Presidential Grave Hunter Kurt Deion https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/episode-191-an-independence-day-chat-with-presidential-grave-hunter-kurt-deion/Episode 162 - Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A Conversation with Laurel Hill's Stewards https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/episode-162-laurel-hill-cemetery-in-philadelphia-pennsylvania-a-conversation-with-laurel-hills/Episode 49 - Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, Massachusetts https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/episode-49-sleepy-hollow-cemetery-in/Episode 72 - “Bulldogging” Bill Pickett: Cowboy, Wild West  Show Performer and Movie Star https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/episode-72-bulldogging-bill-pickett-cowboy-wild-west-show-performer-movie-star/Episode 204 - From Stage to Spy: The Story of Major Pauline Cushman https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/episode-204-from-stage-to-spy-the-story-of-major-pauline-cushman/Episode 119 - Whtehall Cemetery (Burial Ground) in Mystic, Connecticut https://www.theordinaryextraordinarycemetery.com/episode-119-whitehall-cemetery-burial-ground-in-mystic-connecticut/Support the show

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Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our series on Mark.There's something uncomfortably familiar about the Pharisees. It's not the robes or the rituals, but their impulse to believe that if I just follow the right rules and look like I'm doing it right, then maybe I don't have to actually change anything on the inside.Jesus calls this out directly in Mark 7. He's sitting down to a meal with his disciples when the religious leaders confront him — and his response is a harsh quote: This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.That's not just an ancient critique. We do this too! We make our own rules, impose them on others, and call it righteousness.But the whole point of the law was never to be a ladder we climb. It was a mirror showing us we need help. And what Jesus offers on the other side of that realization isn't more rules. It's a new heart and actual freedom.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 28, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(1:15) Message: Lips vs. Heart — Why We Replace God's Commands with Our Own(3:56) What "Spraying Beta" Has to Do with the Pharisees(8:49) Scripture Reading — Mark 7:1–8(9:51) Why the Pharisees' Ritual Washing Was Never About Hygiene(11:28) The Law Was a Mirror, Not a Ladder(15:01) How the Religious Leaders Turned Loopholes into Power(19:25) Three Reasons We All Replace God's Law with Our Own(28:56) What Jesus Offers Instead — A New Heart and Real Freedom(31:02) Three Self-Examination Questions and Communion

God owns everything; we manage it for His purposes, and generosity trains our hearts.

1 Timothy 3:14-16 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the church as God's household and the mission of God's household to uphold the truth.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25954The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

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Young Adult Pastor Gary Jones continues our series on Mark.Have you ever felt like you're just too inadequate to be used by God for anything significant? We often disqualify ourselves before we even begin. But what if our focus is in the wrong place?As followers of Jesus, he calls all of us to step out in faith to boldly proclaim his urgent message to a broken world. But our confidence is not in ourselves, because we may be flawed instruments, but we are in the hands of a perfect God.If you want to know practically how to follow Jesus and make him known even through challenges and opposition, this message is for you.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 21, 2026, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome00:54 Message: Sent Out in Faith - God Uses Flawed Instruments01:57 Why Mission Matters04:36 Jesus Rejected at Nazareth08:04 Sending the Twelve Out13:08 Four Ways to Go19:50 Repentance and Gospel Truth24:36 Opposition and John the Baptist33:21 Closing: A Flawed Instrument in His Hands

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Please join us for “Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference: A Discussion with Tracy Leonard.”Tracy Leonard serves as the Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), bringing extensive experience in child advocacy, prevention, and trauma-informed education.Before stepping into the Executive Director role, Tracy served as ATN's Board President (2023–2025), helping guide strategic growth while strengthening governance, partnerships, and long-term planning. Her board service gave her a deep understanding of ATN's mission and the communities it serves.Tracy's professional career has focused on equipping adults with the knowledge and tools needed to protect and support children. Through her work with Darkness to Light, she supported and developed a national network of more than 2,000 facilitators and trained thousands of adults to recognize and respond to child sexual abuse using the Stewards of Children® curriculum.She also brings experience as a school leader and educator, having served as a K–6 site administrator in Mesa, Arizona, where the school improved from a “failing” designation to “performing plus.” Earlier in her career, she taught fine arts and early elementary education.Tracy is known for her collaborative, strategic, and mission-driven leadership. She is committed to expanding access to trauma-informed, attachment-focused resources that help families, schools, and communities support children impacted by trauma.She is an Affiliate Member of the Trust & Safety Professionals Association and a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children.Support the show

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.Two people come to Jesus in Mark 5. A synagogue ruler whose daughter is dying. And a woman who's been sick for twelve years, who's tried everything, spent everything, and is getting worse.They couldn't be more different. One is powerful and named. The other is anonymous and desperate. But they both end up at the same place: on their knees, out of options, reaching toward Jesus.What's striking is that he doesn't respond to them the same way. One gets immediate healing. But the other has to wait through the worst moment of his life first.If you've ever prayed hard for something and felt like heaven was quiet, this one is worth your time.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 14, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(1:00) Message: When You've Run Out of Options, Come to Jesus(5:46) Why Three Gospel Writers Tell This One Story(7:21) Jesus Challenges Our Brokenness and Authority(13:40) Jairus: A Father at the End of His Rope(16:08) The Woman Who Bled for Twelve Years(21:46) Why People Come to Jesus, and What It Takes(27:29) Jesus Heals Differently: Publicly, Privately, on His Timeline  (31:17) Application: Coming to Jesus Now, Whatever Stage You're In

Erik continues our sermon series on 1 Peter, "Stand Firm In True Grace", with a sermon on 1 Peter 4:1-11. (June 14, 2026)

To celebrate Juneteenth we tell the story of plant biologist Beronda Montgomery. When she sat down to write what became a personal memoir mixed with a botanical history of African Americans, she found her research as a PhD lab scientist had brought her squarely into the world of social science as well. From her studies of how plants respond to light during photosynthesis, she started shining a light on the history of extensive plant cultivation by African Americans, including those who endured forced labor. She joins us to discuss her book When Trees Testify: Science, Wisdom, Historyand America's Black Botanical Legacy.   Also, George Washington Carver was born into slavery but went on to become a famous agronomist and helped poor people in the South improve their lives and soils by planting peanuts and other legumes. This week, he comes back from the past in the form of actor and playwright Paxton Williams, who joins us as “George Washington Carver” to talk about the future of modern-day agriculture and intersections between racial dynamics and agricultural development. --   Music licensed from Blue Dot Sessions: sessions.blue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It was a Derby day like no other. The favourite, Benvenuto Cellini, was beaten - then declared a non-runner twenty minutes later, voiding bets and triggering a major Rule 4. The decision has split punters, bookmakers and the sport's rule-makers. The panel digs into whether the stewards got it right and whether the rule itself is fit for purpose.Plus: the Jockey Club's free festival on the Hill, drowned by the weather; Aidan O'Brien's 50th British Classic and his son's Oaks; Bay City Roller's thrashing of the world's best, Calandagan; and the riding masterclasses on a day when nobody knew where the good ground was — led by Laura Pearson's remarkable return.

Adult Pastor Ron King continues our series on Mark.Have you ever read a passage of Scripture, or listened to a sermon and walked away feeling unchanged? It's easy to blame the communicator or the environment, but today, Jesus challenges us to look somewhere more uncomfortable: the soil of our own hearts.We often pray for God to change our circumstances, our families, or our financial stress. But often before Jesus calms the external storms in our lives, he wants to break up the hard, unplowed soil inside of us. Because God doesn't want our performance or our talent, but our tenderness. If you've been feeling distant from God, or like the worries of this world are starting to strangle your peace, this message is for you.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 7, 2026, at 9:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome 01:02 Message: Cultivating Good Soil06:34 Understanding Parables 08:12 The Parable of the Sower 16:51 Breaking Up Fallow Ground 19:45 The Four Soils30:15 Jesus Calms the Storm34:29 Prayer and Reflection

1 Peter 4:1-11 - A SPIRIT-LED CHURCH WITH CHRISTLIKE RESOLVE: DELIBERATELY ERADICATES SIN (v.1-6)Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 4:4, Romans 6:1-2,17-18 INTENTIONALLY PRIORITIZES PRAYER (v.7)Mark 1:35, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 EAGERLY FORGIVES ONE ANOTHER (v.8)Colossians 3:13 JOYFULLY WELCOMES ONE ANOTHER (v.9)Luke 15:2, John 21:12-13 FAITHFULLY SERVES ONE ANOTHER (v.10-11)John 13:12-15, Mark 10:43-45, 1 Corinthians 12:11biblechapel.org/serve ULTIMATELY GLORIFIES GOD (v.11)John 17:1--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Community new for June 2026! After headlines, we share exciting updates from two HPF partners working to restore loko iʻa (fishponds) and addressing multiple crucial issues in the process: rebuilding regenerative food systems, protecting water, facilitating community healing, restoring cultural practice, and more. First, we have Loke Aloua, one of the poʻo of Hui Kaloko-Honokōhau, sharing updates from the hui's work at Kaloko Fishpond in Kona, Hawaiʻi. Listen to our first episode with Loke back in 2022 to hear more about the hui's origin story and vision: 30. Hui Kaloko-Honokōhau: Stewards to the Realm of Kanaloa. Second, Hanohano and Maile Naehu, the head kiaʻi loko and the program director of Hui o Kuapā, talk about the evolution of their work at ʻŌhalahala Fishpond in Manaʻe, Molokai. In particular, they share about a recent highly impact kiaʻi loko gathering and workday they hosted, where 90% of the kuapā (fishpond wall) was rebuilt. To learn more about Hui o Kuapa's beginnings under the leadership of Uncle Walter Ritte and its transition to the next generation of kiaʻi with Hano, check out our first episode with Hano and Maile from 2021: 1. Hui o Kuapā: Restoring Fish Ponds on Molokai. Links from headlines: To see our grantee partners' events and how to RSVP, visit hawaiipeoplesfund.org/calendar. For Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking's Reel Camps, find info here. For EA Ecoversity's Youth Culinary Day Camp, find info and apply here. Register for Gender Journeys Day here. Tags: Hawaiʻi, Hawai'i, Hawaii

In his message titled "Stewards Of God", Isaias Cardenas explores Jesus' Parable of the Talents for our week 6 message for The Return series and reminds us that everything we have has been entrusted to us by God. As we learn to steward our time, resources, and finances with faithfulness, we discover what it means to live for God's Kingdom rather than our own. Don't forget to use the Sermon Reflection Guide to help you process and apply this week's message.   The Return week 5: Stewards Of God Sermon Reflection Guide  

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Framework: Pastor Casey breaks down the stewardship understanding of spiritual gifts in and for the church. 

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Mark.From the very first chapter, Jesus offends everyone: the religious leaders, his own family, and strangers at lunch tables in rural Uganda. And that's because Jesus doesn't soften his claims or make his message easier for us to digest. And honestly? Part of us gets offended by that.And then there's another darker, stranger thread running through Mark: demons. These are spiritual forces that recognize Jesus before most humans do. They're working to replace the truth about God with lies that feel like our own thoughts.But in every single encounter, Jesus doesn't negotiate. Darkness just submits.The question Mark leaves us with isn't whether Jesus is powerful enough. It's whether we'll keep holding out, or finally surrender to the King that even demons obey.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on May 31, 2026, at 10:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(1:10) Message: The King That Even Demons Obey(4:47) Jesus Offends Everyone — Walking Through Mark 1–3(10:08) Why Jesus Is Still Offensive Today(20:43) Demons in Mark — Reading the Passages(27:38) Where Do Demons Come From? The Origin of Spiritual Evil(33:15) Why Does God Allow Satan and Demons to Operate?(39:40) Closing: Darkness Submits to Jesus

Discover the life-changing truth about biblical stewardship and money management from a Christian perspective. This message explores why Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic and how our relationship with finances reveals our heart toward God. Learn the difference between being an owner versus a steward of God's resources and discover three essential areas every believer must consider: giving, living, and building for the future. Explore practical biblical principles for financial stewardship, Christian money management, and generous giving that align with Scripture. Understand how to invite God into your financial decisions and break free from the cultural mindset of ownership that can lead to spiritual bondage. This teaching covers key biblical passages about stewardship including Psalm 24:1, Job 41:11, and Jesus' parables about faithful managers in Luke 12. Whether you're struggling with financial anxiety, wondering about tithing and giving, or seeking to align your spending habits with biblical values, this message provides practical wisdom for Christian living. Learn how to distinguish between needs and wants, practice biblical generosity, and experience the freedom that comes from understanding your role as a steward rather than an owner. Perfect for anyone interested in biblical financial principles, Christian stewardship, faith-based money management, or understanding what the Bible says about wealth and possessions. Discover how to live with open hands and a generous heart while being a faithful manager of everything God has entrusted to your care.This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.Visit our websiteFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Best of 1 Peter.” Grace Fox joined us to explain how knowing the characteristics of God can bring peace during difficult seasons and to remind us that He sees us, sustains us, and is enough. Grace has been a career missionary for more than 30 years, a popular Bible teacher at international women’s events, and an award-winning author, including “Names of God: Knowing Peace.” Dr. John Mabus joined us to unpack 1 Peter 4:7-11 and explain how believers can stay prayerful, love earnestly, and use their gifts to glorify God in hard places. Dr. Mabus is an Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Church Ministries at Moody Bible Institute and has served as a Navy Chaplain for 14 years. We then opened up the phone lines to hear from our listeners. We posed the question, "Who met you with Godly empathy during a difficult time in your life?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Grace Fox’s Interview [ 46:40 ]Dr. John Mabus’ Interview [ 33:28 ]Caller’s Segment [ 08:28 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Framework: Pastor Casey unfolds how our resources are expected to be used and multiplied for God's work.