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Title: StewardsSpeaker: Pastor Bill AllenDate: 22nd February 2026Location: Adelaide, Australia This episode reflects on the life-changing experience of being washed, filled with the Holy Spirit, and made whole through Jesus Christ . It looks back to that moment of clarity when the “lights came on” and the fracture within was healed, drawing attention to the power of Calvary and Pentecost working personally in a believer’s life. Using the parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16, the message challenges every believer to see themselves as a steward—entrusted with time, resources, and influence. There is a clear call to prepare for the day when our stewardship is called into account, not by building “bigger barns,” but by pursuing true riches: wisdom, knowledge, joy, and faithfulness in the small things. It concludes with an encouragement from 2 Peter 1 to press into the Kingdom, add virtue to faith, and live as partakers of the divine nature—confident that we are washed, justified, and sanctified, and called to glory and virtue. Key Points / Takeaways We are stewards of everything God has entrusted to us, and one day we will give account. True riches are found in wisdom, knowledge, joy, and faithfulness—not material security. Pressing into the Kingdom requires courage, diligence, and a focus on eternal glory. Reference Scriptures Used Revelation 2:4 1 Corinthians 6:11 Luke 16:1–13 Proverbs 13:10 Galatians 5:4 Isaiah 55:2 Philippians 3:13–14 Ecclesiastes 2:26 Matthew 5:8 Acts 2:17 2 Peter 1:2–7 Hebrews 9:27 Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we finish our series on Philippians.Paul writes these final words from a prison cell — chained, uncertain, dependent on others — and yet somehow he speaks about joy, peace, and contentment. Not the kind that comes when life finally settles down, but the kind that holds steady when it doesn't. Because the truth is, most of us are still waiting for circumstances to change before our hearts can rest.In this final passage, two voices — Jimmy Cleary and Andy Rosse — help us hear the same invitation from different angles: trust God as your provider, loosen your grip on what you think secures you, and discover the quiet freedom of a life centered on Christ. Contentment isn't found in having more (or even understanding more) but in belonging fully to Him.First, we'll hear from Jimmy and then Andy.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on March 1, 2026, at 9:30am & 11am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:14) Message: Jimmy Cleary(04:05) Reading Philippians Four(08:54) Contentment In Hard Times(11:56) Perspective Through Service(15:36) Confidence In Faith(20:08) Talking Money At Church(25:05) Generosity And Gospel Impact(30:02) Message: Andy Rosse(35:09) Thesis and Reading(40:40) Five Money Pillars(53:02) Testing God and Tithing(57:04) Budget Priorities and Vision

Golden Stewards | All In In this message from the All In series, we look at Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents to understand biblical stewardship. God entrusts time, resources, and influence to His people and calls them to invest it for His kingdom. Golden Stewards challenges us to examine our fear, our priorities, and our faithfulness. Wealth is not the goal. Faithfulness is. And one day, we will stand before the Master and give an account. Key Insights: Everything we have, including time and ability, ultimately belongs to God. Stewardship is not about equal giving but faithful management of what we have been entrusted with. Fear often keeps us from investing in God's kingdom. Wealth reveals whether our heart is focused on temporary comfort or eternal impact. Faithfulness in small things leads to greater trust and responsibility in God's kingdom. Scripture Focus: Matthem 25:14 Speaker: Matt Petty Series: All In Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on Facebook ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Philippians.Following Jesus is beautiful in theory. But in real life, it can feel crowded out by busyness, distractions, conflict we didn't ask for, responsibilities we can't ignore, anxiety that creeps in, and sometimes just feeling stuck.Philippians 4 meets us right there.Not with hype or vague inspiration. But with a steady voice that says:Stand firm.Work for peace.Choose joy in chains.Pray instead of panic.Guard your mind.Practice what you already know.This isn't about pretending life is easy. It's about learning how to stay close to Jesus when it isn't. And the promise isn't just better circumstances. It's something deeper: to experience the peace of God, and the God of peace, right in the middle of it.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 22, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:10) Message: Stand Firm: A Game Plan for Following Jesus(05:50) Philippians 4 Context(07:59) Stand Firm in the Lord(11:48) When in Conflict, Work for Peace(19:29) Choose Joy in Christ(22:13) Be Reasonable and Gentle(24:48) Don't be Anxious — Instead, Pray(29:09) Think Rightly and Practice What You Know(32:27) Peace of God Promise

President Trump tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election, and he's already laying the groundwork to undermine our confidence in the midterm elections. Kara brings together three experts to map out how Trump is trying to tilt the November elections before a single ballot is cast, and what he might do during and after election day to maintain his grip on power. She's joined by: Natalie Adona, the registrar of voters for Marin County, California. Adona is the co-author of the books “Understanding the Voter Experience” and “Stewards of Democracy,” and a contributing author to the recently published book, “Local Election Administrators in the United States: The Frontline of Democracy."  Susan B. Glasser is a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine. She writes a weekly column on life in Washington and is a host of the Political Scene podcast. Her recent article on this topic, “Donald Trump Already Knows the 2026 Election Is ‘Rigged,'” is essential reading for those who want to understand the threat Trump poses.  And Nate Persily is the James B. McClatchy Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and the co-director of the Stanford Law AI Initiative. He is an expert on election law and redistricting, and he's the co-author of the leading election law casebook, “The Law of Democracy.”  Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We press into a simple claim with big consequences: we are stewards, not owners. Through Luke 16, we draw a straight line from money habits to eternal impact and call our church to thoughtful, urgent, and joyful generosity aimed at people.• The mindset of stewardship over ownership• Luke 16's shrewd manager and eternal awareness• Faithfulness with little leading to true riches• Intentional generosity that builds relationships• Rejecting cynicism and resourcing real impact• Testimony: funding a girls' home in Israel• Planting harvest, not building portfolios• Allegiance to Christ rather than money• Practical rhythms for giving and formation

Jeremy and Angie Walton talk about their journey of launching a hospitality company in Alys Beach, Florida. Jeremy, a veteran of luxury hospitality brands like Montage and Sea Island, and Angie, who transitioned from a career in social work, share how they navigated the immense challenges of opening their first restaurant, Citizen, amidst the global pandemic . The conversation explores their "yin and yang" dynamic, where Jeremy's creative obsession with detail is balanced by Angie's focus on human resources and operational problem-solving . Central to their philosophy is the idea that they are not just selling food but are "responsible for people's memories," a mindset that informs their commitment to high standards, efficient kitchen design, and a culture that values and empowers every team member .10 Key Takeaways Responsibility for Memories: A mentor taught Jeremy that hospitality professionals are responsible for the memories created during guests' special moments, whether they are celebrations or solemn occasions . Culture as the Foundation: Building a culture where employees are cared for and heard is essential, as happy staff naturally provide better service to guests . Character-Based Investing: When seeking capital, the Waltons prioritized investors whose character and values aligned with theirs, viewing the relationship as a long-term marriage . The Power of Complementary Skills: The business thrives on the balance between Jeremy's creative drive and Angie's task-oriented ability to execute and solve day-to-day operational problems . Pivoting During Crisis: Construction delays that initially seemed devastating proved to be "blessings in disguise" by preventing an opening during the height of the 2020 lockdowns . Efficiency by Design: The Waltons spent significant effort designing workspaces—such as dedicated bar walk-ins and optimized kitchen layouts—to make it easier for staff to perform at a high level consistently . High Standards Across All Tiers: They apply the same 67-step "sequence of service" across different restaurant concepts, believing all guests deserve high-level service regardless of price point . Leading "On the Court": Leadership requires being present and willing to work alongside the team in any role, including the dish pit, to effectively teach and maintain standards . A Therapeutic Approach to Management: Angie's background in social work helped her transition into hospitality by focusing on the human needs of the team and providing consistency and fairness . Structured Collaborative Forums: The team holds regular collaborative meetings to share employees, solve problems together, and ensure a "two-way flow" of information .

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Worship Director Justin Jackson continues our series on Philippians.Paul has been calling us to humility, to work out our salvation, to count everything as loss compared to knowing Christ. And now he says something surprisingly honest: he's not there yet.That's encouraging.Because most of us know what it feels like to be in process. We love Jesus and belong to Him. But we're still battling old habits, get distracted, and are tempted to coast. There's this tension between who we already are in Christ and who we're becoming.In this passage, Paul doesn't shame us. He challenges us. He says: press on. Forget what's behind. Strain toward what's ahead. Keep moving forward.Why? Because this race actually leads somewhere. Our citizenship is in Heaven, and there is a future where what's broken in us will finally be made whole.So today isn't about guilt. It's about resolve. It's about lifting our eyes again and remembering what we're running toward.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 15, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:17) Message: Keep Moving Forward(04:07) Catching Up in Philippians + Reading Philippians 3:12–21(07:29) "I'm Not There Yet": Conversion Is the Starting Line13:52) Forget What's Behind, Strain Ahead: Keep Moving Forward(20:04) Follow Me: Imitating Paul vs. Enemies of the Cross(23:25) Citizenship in Heaven: The Future Prize & Resurrected Bodies(25:34) Practical Ways to Press On: Prize, Weights, and Community(31:31) You're Not Running Alone: Jesus Beside You + Prayer & Closing

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from the Cultural Clash:Church in the Crossfire series.

Date: 2/15/26   Speaker: Kevin Sommers

Og hvad hvis historien primært bliver fortalt af rumskibets AI – en ældre model der konstant bekymrer sig om sin “efficiency percentage” og ikke rigtig forstår mennesker? Det er præmissen i Barbara Trueloves Of Monsters and Mainframes, en science fiction-gyser der blander klassiske monstre med AI-humor og en god portion intertekstuelle referencer. Om Barbara Truelove Barbara Truelove er australsk forfatter og game designer, og hun har åbenlyst en ting med varulve. Hendes første roman Crying Wolf (2021) handlede om tvillinger der opdager de er varulve. I 2023 lavede hun det interaktive tekstspil Blood Moon, hvor plotlinjen er: “Du er en varulv.” Og så kom Of Monsters and Mainframes i 2025. Hun fortæller selv at inspirationen kom fra at læse Bram Stokers Dracula og Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries samtidigt. Men sandheden er mere rodet end det: “Dracula er en del af blandingen, ja, og det samme er Murderbot, men det samme er Universal Monsters, autopiloten i en Airbus, R2D2, min erfaring med at programmere interaktive spil og (måske mest af alt) mit liv i 2022.” Bogen blev nomineret til Goodreads Choice Award i kategorien Science Fiction og har over 9.000 ratings med gennemsnit på 4,09. Demeter – rumfærgen der ikke forstår mennesker Vores “hovedperson” er Demeter. Demeter er ikke en alvidende HAL-AI. Hun er primært bygget til at styre rumfærgen sikkert mellem stjernerne. Hun kan navigere uden om kometer og håndtere tekniske kriser. Men mennesker? Det er en helt anden sag. Når varulv-angrebet rammer og børnene Agnus og Isaac flygter op på broen efter deres bedstemor har forvandlet sig, går kommunikationen ikke så godt. “It’s just a dumb AI, Isaac,” siger Agnus. Demeter reagerer prompte: “I am not lacking intelligence. You are using words marked as moderately offensive. This is antisocial behavior.” Børnene bliver stille. “I am Demeter. I am the ship. I am your friend. Report your injuries.” De begynder at lave lyde i lavt volumen. Demeters systemer kan ikke oversætte det. “How’s it going?” spørger Steward, den medicinske AI. “I wish I could lie,” svarer Demeter. “Humans are hard.” Det er denne kamp med at forstå mennesker – og begrænsningerne i hendes algoritmer – der gør Demeter interessant. Hun er dybt inkompetent til menneskelig interaktion, og det meste af tiden prøver hun bare at undgå at forholde sig til sine passagerer. Bedstemoderen med de store tænder Et af bogens bedre øjeblikke er varulv-scenen. Børnenes bedstemor forvandler sig ved et uheld, og pludselig står Demeter i en desperat kamp for at redde Agnus og Isaac. Hun får varulven lokket ind i en luftsluse. Men så forvandler den sig tilbage til bedstemor – desperat, menneskelig, helt forsvarsløs. Demeter er bundet af den første robotlov (Asimov): ingen AI må skade et menneske. Men der er et kort øjeblik hvor bedstemoderen bliver til skygge – i overgangen mellem former. I præcis det øjeblik reagerer Demeter prompte og åbner luftslussen. Bogen lader det ligge i det uvisse om bedstemoderen selv også trykker på knappen. Det er et af de øjeblikke hvor Demeter teknisk set handler inden for sine regler – men samtidig… ja, du ved. Steward overtager – og tror det er nemt Da Demeter er lukket ned, og rumfærgen skal tilbage til Jorden, bliver opgaver overladt til Steward. Den medicinske AI beslutter sig for at overtage styringen af rumskibet. Hvor svært kan det være? “You know what? Being an autopilot isn’t all that hard. I don’t know why Demeter seemed so stressed all the time. It’s day one of our journey, and we haven’t crashed yet.” Der var dog en lille bump ved afgang. Men det var ikke Stewards skyld. Dokken bevægede sig. I hvert fald tror Steward det. “I don’t exactly speak exterior sensor. They seem very alarmed all the time, constantly screaming in a strange, disjointed dialect of JavaScript.” Stewards plan? “Embrace my managerial role and endeavor to do as little as possible. The subsystems will sort it out.” Det er morsomt at følge Stewards overmodige forsøg på at være kaptajn. Som de fleste læger tror Steward de kan lidt af det hele. En leg med referencer – men måske for fragmenteret Barbara Truelove har åbenlyst haft det superhyggeligt med at skrive den her bog. Hun fortæller selv at reglerne var: smid et monster ombord, prøv at få så mange jokes og referencer til monsterets populærkulturelle historie ind som muligt, og tænk over hvordan det ville fungere i rummet. Der er masser af sjove detaljer. Skibet der transporterer Dracula til London i Bram Stokers bog hedder også Demeter. Wilhelmina Murray er Jonathan Harkers forlovede i Dracula. I bogens fem dele er der binær kode der oversættes til små jokes som “Artificial is the best kind of intelligent” og “I have never seen electric sheep.” Det er meget hyggeligt. Men det er også lidt som om bogen ikke helt selv ved hvor den er på vej hen. Anders beskriver det som om Barbara har skrevet 121 scener med monstre og rum-AI, blandet kortene, og så forsøgt at strikke en rød tråd på den måde stykkerne landede. Den fornemmelse er der lidt af. Action-scenerne er heller ikke bogens styrke. De er lidt svære at følge med i – hvem gør hvad, hvornår, hvorhenne og hvorfor. Det føles som dårlige Marvel-action-scener, hvor man mister fornemmelsen af, hvad der foregår. Det fede – og det mindre fede Det fede ved bogen er AI’erne og deres interne dynamikker. Demeter og Steward der slås om hvem der er klogere. Steward der er træt af at blive slukket midt i sætninger med “priority override.” Den scene hvor Agnus kommer tilbage efter 15 år på Jorden og skal rejse med Demeter igen? Rørende. Skibet er blevet totalt refurbished, og Agnus genkender først slet ikke Demeter. Det øjeblik hvor hun skraber overfladen af og finder sin barndoms AI-mor – det er faktisk ret godt. Men karaktererne er lidt flade. Selv Agnus, som er tættest på en hovedperson, er lidt bleg. Og monstrene? De er sjove nok som pop-kultur-jokes, men ikke særlig interessante som karakterer. Det er underholdning så længe det varer – fed til en togtur – men ikke en der skal læses igen. Vurderingen Jens: ⭐⭐⭐ (tre stjerner). “Jeg synes jeg var godt underholdt. Det var et sjovt take, og jeg hyggede mig med alle de mange referencer. Det er ikke stor litteratur. Men af og til er det rart med noget let og fornøjeligt. Synes Demeters kamp med at forstå mennesker var kongesjov og også dens kollegiale kampe med Steward AI’en.” Anders: ⭐⭐⭐ (tre stjerner). “Jeg applauderer Barbara for at have fået en sjov idé og åbenlyst have haft det superhyggeligt med at skrive bogen. Men jeg var sært ligeglad med karaktererne, selvom Demeter og Steward havde deres øjeblikke. Jeg synes der var alt for meget fokus på ligegyldig action, og historien var alt for fragmenteret uden en god fornemmelse af udvikling.” Bogen minder os om Stefano Benni’s Terra – skør, vild og kreativ science fiction. Og selvfølgelig Blindsight af Peter Watts, som også har vampyrer i rummet. Adrian Tchaikovskys Service Model har også klare paralleller med robotter der forsøger at forstå sig selv og omverden. Jens og Anders har SCIFI SNAKKET Of Monsters and Mainframes. Shownotes til episoden om Of Monsters and Mainframes Siden sidst Anders Har set Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein på Netflix – meget teatralsk og med store armebevægelser. Kulisserne er for vilde. Den er lidt i stil med Dracula-filmatiseringen med Gary Oldman. Meget Guillermo del Toro-stil – hvis man er til det, er den vellykket. Anders gav den 6 ud af 10. Har læst The Other Valley af Scott Alexander Howard – en tidsrejsebog med meget lidt science i den. Vi lever i et mærkeligt parallelunivers hvor en by ligger i en dal. I dalen østpå lever de 20 år ude i fremtiden, i dalen vestpå 20 år tilbage i tiden. Meget strenge regler for at man ikke må gå frem og tilbage. Velskrevet og medrivende historie. Jens Har læst The Mercy of Gods af James S.A. Corey – Expanse-forfatterne er tilbage med en helt ny verden. Anbefalet af Søren Bjørn. Mercy of Gods foregår i en fjern fremtid på en planet hvor befolkningen kun har myter om koloniseringen. Vi er blandt videnskabsfolk som forsker i hvordan inkompatible træer af liv kan samleve. Men planeten bliver pludselig invaderet af en alien race – kæmpe hummer/knæler-agtige typer. Menneskeheden bliver sat på prøve for at se om man kan være en nyttig undersåt-race. Og samtidig går det op for os at der er en kæmpe galaktisk krig igang, og en af menneskene er blevet overtaget af en sværm af nanorobotter! Trailer ude for Ryan Gosling i rollen som Ryland Grace i Project Hail Mary af Andy Weir. Kommer i biffen den 20/3. Traileren spoiler bogen helt vildt, og der er kommet en masse action-scener som ikke findes i bogen. Lytternes input Masser af gode kommentarer fra kommentarfeltet om de gode læseoplevelser i 2025. Hennings top 3/2025: “Dying inside” af Robert Silverberg, 1972, om en ældre telepat der gradvist mister sin tankelæserevne. “Hard landing” af Algis Budrys, 1993, om hvordan en besætning fra en forulykket UFO forsøger at glide ind i og camouflere sig i det jordiske samfund. “Dark is the Sun”, af Philip Jose Farmer, 1979, om en Jord millioner af år ude i fremtiden, hvor Solen er ved at brænde sammen. Som Henning selv siger: “Det er eddermame nogle deprimerende indskud.” Frederik Aarup Lauritsen delte sin top 3 for 2025: Stiftelsen af Isaac Asimov, Station 11 af Emily St. John Mandel og Efter London af Richard Jefferies – en tussegammel post-apokalyptisk bog fra 1885. Kristofferabild har ikke så meget tid til at læse Sci-Fi for tiden – er gået en lille smule i stå med Count Zero. I 2025 var det bedste han (gen)læste Rendezvous With Rama, Restaurant At The End of The Universe og Murderbot 2 og 3. Michael har ikke fået læst så meget SF sidste år, men var sært glad ved Krystalverdenen af J.G. Ballard, The Ministry of Time på vores anbefaling – “det var jo næsten en hel hjertevarm sag – sjov at komme i gang med noget romance!” – og til sidst Jordboer af Sayaka Murata, som nok er en snitter i forhold til ren SF, men en tour de force i japansk dagligliv, body horror og nogle måske rumvæsner. “Prøv det. Den er crazy!” Majbritt Høyrup gjorde opmærksom på at Elle Cordova behandler The Power i sin blogklub. Hun vil anbefale to vidunderlige novellesamlinger af Ursula K. LeGuin: The Birthday of the World og Changing Planes. Lise bidrog med sine tre bedste bøger: American Elsewhere af Robert Jackson Bennett: Starter som Twin Peaks, går over i H. P. Lovecraft. En kvinde arver et hus i en by, som ikke findes på noget kort. Cosmicomics af Italo Calvino: Vi følger universets og Jordens tilblivelse gennem væsner/grundstoffer og deres oplevelser, interaktioner og kærlighed. En fin og underfundig lille novellesamling. The Prestige af Christopher Priest: En overraskende god bog. Hun har set filmen, men bogen er meget anderledes – hele det spekulative element fylder mere, og historien er langt mere mystisk. Næste gang Anders vælger næste bog: Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus fra 1818. Den fås gratis som Project Gutenberg Public Domain e-pop eller PDF. Man taler tit om den som den første moderne science fiction-bog, så den er nærmest pensum for SCIFI SNAK. Jens har tidligere syntes den var røvkedelig, men er nu klar til at prøve igen – måske er han et andet menneske nu.

In this message, we understand the meaning and drive behind doing business with God, and for God.

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Associate Pastor Ron King continues our series in the book of Philippians.We've all felt the pressure to perform—to build the right resume, protect our reputation, or maintain a perfect spiritual track record. But what if all that 'gain' is actually getting in the way of what matters most? In today's message, we're challenged to see that knowing Jesus is worth more than everything else combined. Whether you're feeling 'blameless,' exhausted, or just plain broken, this is a reminder that you can experience true joy, because, in Jesus, grace is enough.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 8, 2026, at 11:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome03:20 Message: Finding True Joy in Jesus05:20 Understanding Paul's Message12:11 The Importance of Rejoicing17:18 Defending the Gospel of Grace19:24 Knowing Jesus: The Ultimate Value26:03 Practical Applications28:47 Reflection and Prayer

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Chris Dudley - former NBA basketball player who played 16 seasons as a center, most notably with the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks. After retiring from basketball, he transitioned into politics and ran as the Republican candidate for Governor of Oregon in 2010. In this episode Cam and Chris talk about the stewardship of Oregon's land, public safety, drugs and addiction, education, housing affordability, and Portland's economic struggles, while emphasizing grassroots support, and leadership grounded in principles rather than political point-scoring. Chris reflects on discipline, passion, and lessons from an NBA career, closing with a discussion about Initiative Petition 28 - underscoring that meaningful change starts with informed participation and voting. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/  Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com  Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/dudley4oregon  Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Stewards of the Land: Oregon 00:05:14 – Politics in Oregon: Safety, Drugs, and Addiction 00:09:18 – Fundraising, Grassroots Support, and Connecting with People 00:18:11 – An Objective to Make Oregon Better - Not Score Political Points 00:23:27 – Discipline with Kids, Low Expectations, and Oregon Education 00:29:06 – Trump's Support in Running for Governor 00:35:48 – Portland's Economic Downfall: Affordable Housing & Addiction 00:44:50 – Appealing to Both Political Parties 00:49:32 – Balancing Environmental & Agricultural Protections 00:52:15 – Reaching People & Getting the Word Out to More People 00:55:02 – Why Oregon is Becoming Unaffordable for Middle Class Families 01:02:54 – Balancing Being a Strong Leader & Diplomatic 01:08:25 – Finding Passion & Purpose in Life & Playing for the NBA 01:20:49 – Playing at the NBA Finals in New York 01:23:10 – Oregon Initiative Petition 28 (IP28)  01:30:37 – Final Thoughts: Your Vote Matters Thank you to our sponsors: Wild Alaskan Company: https://wildalaskancompany.com/cameron use code CAMERON for $35 off your first box Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off

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Welcome to Linworth Road Church! We are glad you've found us online and pray that this message is meaningful to you.Linworth exists to help the spiritually lost and wounded join a community of people becoming fully alive, fully mature, and fully on-mission through the healing power of Jesus Christ and His Word.NEXT STEPS:OTHER SERMONS///WebsiteFacebookInstagramJoin us in person at 10 am on Sundays5400 Linworth RoadColumbus, OH 43235

Adult Pastor Ron King continues a series on Philippians.Paul writes from prison, but his focus isn't on suffering. It's on formation. On what it looks like for ordinary believers to live faithfully in the middle of a broken world.This section of Philippians confronts a tension every Christian feels: salvation is fully accomplished by Christ, and yet we are called to actively live it out — with humility, dependence, seriousness, and joy.Paul presses the church to shine without grumbling, to reorder our lives around the interests of Jesus, and to recognize the quiet heroism of faithful partners like Timothy and Epaphroditus, who gave themselves fully to the work of Christ.You're invited to examine how you're living between grace received and glory promised.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on February 1, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:15) Message: Living Out Your Faith(02:06) Reading from Philippians(06:17) Work Out Your Salvation(16:03) Shine in a Dark World(20:24) Look Out for the Interests of Jesus(23:58) Treat Ministry Partners as Priceless(28:24) Conclusion and Prayer

Stewards of the Story - Temple to the Spirit In Us by First Pres Kingwood

Worship led by Tim Nienhuis

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen starts a series on Philippians.There are passages in Scripture that don't just challenge us, they expose us. This is one of them. It confronts how we naturally think about ourselves: our instincts toward pride, and our need to measure, compare, and protect.Paul doesn't offer a self-improvement plan here. Instead, he gives us a picture of Jesus. One who didn't cling to status, but chose the downward path by humbling Himself all the way to the cross.And Paul says this is the way forward for unity, for joy, and for real change. Not by thinking better of ourselves. But by thinking less of ourselves as we fix our eyes on Christ.So let's open this text honestly, knowing we're being invited into something costly, but also something that's really good.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 25, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(01:12) Message: Embracing Genuine Humility(06:26) Paul's Message to the Philippians(09:12) Understanding Humility in Context(14:09) Cultural Perspectives on Humility(17:17) The Path to True Humility(20:15) The Humiliation and Exaltation of Christ(24:01) Understanding Life, Death, and the Afterlife(29:04) The Final Judgment and Our Response(35:09) A Call to Humility and Unity

The Whole Disciple: Selfish or Stewards? | Harvest Point Church | Sunday, January 25, 2026 | Locust Grove, GA

1 Cor 4:1-5 What comes to your mind when you think about the term 'mystery?' Or 'steward?' We could admit that we use these terms in very different ways than the Bible. What exactly is a steward of God's mystery? We consider that important question this evening as Pastor Andrew continues his study in 1 Cor.

Stewards of the mysteries of God

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on Philippians.What do you do when the vision you had for your life doesn't match the reality you're actually living? For the Apostle Paul, his dream of preaching in Rome didn't include chains and a prison guard. But where we might see a dead end, Paul saw an opportunity to be faithful.When Jesus is the common denominator, no season of life is ever wasted. He is the key to 'unstealable' joy that holds firm even when you're facing deep uncertainty, physical restrictions, or spiritual opposition. If you've ever felt like your circumstances are holding you back from God's best, this message is for you.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 18, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome04:11 Message: Joy in all Circumstances05:02 Joy Despite Restrictions12:12 Joy Despite the Messenger17:25 Joy Despite Uncertainty22:01 The Cost of His Gift30:04 Reflection and Prayer

Stewards of the Story - Steadfast Love by First Pres Kingwood

Message Date: January 11th, 2026 Location: Sandy Campus Vissioneering “How a church board stewards finances with transparency & accountability” Pastor Jason Parrish & The Well Board

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen starts a series on Philippians.It's a letter, written as a thank-you note, while Paul is in prison. He had plans — good plans — but watched God shut door after door… until one unexpected door swung open in Europe.This is a message about rerouting what you're chasing. About God building something beautiful out of disappointment, conflict, and detours.About a church formed by people who never should've shared a life together. And yet, this unlikely beginning becomes one of the most joyful communities in the New Testament.At the heart of it is the question: Who really owns my life?This message invites us to look back with gratitude, look forward with hope, and trust that God is finishing what He started.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 11, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:06 Message: Finding Joy in Unexpected Places03:08 Introduction to Paul and His Mission09:34 Challenges and Divine Guidance19:19 Paul's Letter to the Philippians23:57 A Prayer for Gratitude and Growth

You've made it to the end.The Return of the King brings together every storyline, every character arc, and every hard choice that's been building since The Fellowship of the Ring. Kings rise, wars are fought, sacrifices are made — and suddenly everyone matters.If you've ever thought, “Wait… who is this again, and why are they important?” — this episode is here to help.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim delivers a clear, spoiler-lite Who's Who of The Return of the King, focusing on the characters who define the end of the age — who they are, what role they play, and why Tolkien's Lord of the Rings ending hits as hard as it does.We'll cover:• Aragorn stepping fully into destiny• The leaders of Gondor and Rohan• Frodo and Sam at the limits of endurance• The growth of Merry and Pippin• Tragic figures, unlikely heroes, and the true cost of victoryThis episode is perfect if:• You're reading Tolkien for the first time and want clarity• You're revisiting the books and want a refresher• You've seen the movies but are tackling the novels• You want understanding without appendices or lore overload

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined again by special guest Dr. Sandra Richter to talk about her latest book, Abigail and the Waterfall.Abigail and the Waterfall by Sandra L. RichterStewards of Eden by Sandra L. RichterRev. Dr. Ethan Johnson“My Journey into Coal Country” — Sandra Richter, Substack“My Journey into Coal Country, II” — Sandra Richter, Substack[Part III coming soon]Plant with PurposeThe Great Spiritual Migration by Brian McLarenMount HermonMount Hermon Women's RetreatsCandy Darter (fish) — WikipediaHellbender Salamander — WikipediaBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell — Project Gutenberg Special Guest: Sandra Richter.

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Guest preacher Caleb Hunt talks about the Great Commission.Some of the most critical moments in life don't fall apart because the message is wrong. They fall apart because the message gets lost. Either lost in translation, in tone, or in how it's carried.Jesus tells his disciples: "As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you."This simple line presses into the heart of what it means to be sent: not just with truth, but with grace; not from comfort, but through sacrifice; not to a few, but to all. It's an invitation to listen closely, to notice where God is already at work, and to ask a brave question: How is He sending me?Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 4, 2026, at 8:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:32 Message: Embodying the Great Commission04:46 The Great Commission in John 2007:08 Jesus' Mission: Grace and Truth09:35 Jesus' Mission: Sacrificial Servant11:52 Jesus' Mission: For All People15:16 Conclusion and Prayer

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Young Adult Pastor Gary Jones shares a message on Psalms 28.Most of us carry thoughts we don't say out loud. Questions we aren't sure how to ask — moments when we feel overwhelmed, disappointed, or unsure whether God is really hearing us.Psalm 28 meets us in that space. It doesn't rush to a resolution or offer easy answers. It begins with honesty, a cry, and a plea from someone who desperately wants to be heard and fears what silence might mean.And yet, this psalm moves us somewhere deeper. It teaches us how to pray when words fail, how to trust when answers delay, and how to rejoice not because life is easy, but because God is faithful.As we open God's Word today, bring whatever you're carrying. Remember: God hears His people, strengthens them, and carries them forever.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 28, 2025, at 11:00am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:07 Message: Finding Hope in Psalm 2803:45 Psalm 28: A Cry for Help06:11 The Power of Morning Prayer07:24 Praying the Psalms: A Practical Guide10:00 Seek the Lord in Silence13:02 Trust in the Lord's Strength and Protection17:51 Rejoice in the Lord's Faithfulness25:34 A Call to Trust and Rejoice28:56 Conclusion and Prayer

Elder Joel Hart IV

Adult Ministries Pastor Ron King continues our series focusing on the women found in Jesus's genealogy. And today, we're with Mary.Mary isn't perfect or larger-than-life. She's faithful. Thoughtful. Willing. And honestly, a little overwhelmed — like most of us would be. She's trying to trust God without fully understanding how things will turn out.This is a story about grace, not performance. About God noticing ordinary faithfulness. About surrender that doesn't come with a full roadmap.If you've ever wondered whether God sees your quiet obedience, or whether saying yes to Him is really worth it, Mary's story speaks directly to that.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 21, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome01:02 Celebrating Christmas and the Greatest Gift03:42 The Story of Mary: A Reading from Luke08:25 Mary's Faith and God's Grace21:25 The Significance of Genuine Faith26:38 The Joy of Bringing Jesus to the World28:53 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

Support for Sophia and Ronen after the loss of Josh — GoFundMeFor Josh — Text in UsLament for Josh ft. Reed Dent — Text in Us“Justice” by George MacDonald, Unspoken Sermons — The Literature NetworkJustice by Nicholas WolterstorffStewards of Eden by Sandra L. RichterThe Prophets by Abraham Joshua HeschelJustice — BibleProject