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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4094: Michael Mehlberg argues that the fastest, deepest learning comes from actively doing rather than passively consuming information. Using the story of a first flying lesson, he shows how combining reading, watching, listening, teaching, and hands-on experience leads to lasting understanding and encourages you to take control of your own learning. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/11/10/learn-how-to-learn-yes-theres-a-best-way Quotes to ponder: "Experience is the mother of learning. Experience teaches us in a primal, direct way that no other type of learning can reproduce." "They got out there and experienced all they could about their professions early and often... their degrees and certificates came later." "When you read something new, write about it in your own words after." Episode references: Study Guides and Strategies – Metacognition: https://www.studygs.net/metacognition.htm John Adams Heritage – Early Life & Education: https://www.john-adams-heritage.com/early-life-education/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people open the Old Testament and see 39 disconnected books. Dr. Carol Kaminski sees one story. A Cambridge-trained Old Testament scholar and the creator of the CASKET EMPTY framework, she has spent three decades helping the church read Scripture the way it was meant to be read, as one connected account of God's plan of redemption running from creation all the way to Chronicles.In this conversation she takes apart the assumption that Noah was chosen because he was good, traces grace as the engine driving the entire Old Testament, and lands on a discovery hiding in the Hebrew of 2 Samuel 7 that points straight to the resurrection. From the call of Abraham to the rise and fall of the kings to the exile and the return, she shows how every period of Israel's history is moving toward a single center.In this episode you will learn:Why the books of the Old Testament are not in chronological order, and how that one fact changes the way you read your BibleWhat the CASKET acronym means and the six periods that hold the whole Old Testament togetherWhy Noah was not chosen for his righteousness, and what that says about graceHow the golden calf story exposes the true character of the God of the Old TestamentWhy the singular word "seed" in God's promise to Abraham points directly to ChristThe Hebrew word in the Davidic covenant that the Greek translates as resurrectionWhy Chronicles closes the Old Testament by retelling the entire story from the beginningHow to finally read the Old Testament as one unified narrative instead of scattered versesDr. Carol Kaminski is Senior Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) and the founder of Casket Empty. Her work includes the CASKET EMPTY Old Testament Timeline, Study Guide, Bible Study, and Maps, along with From Noah to Israel, Was Noah Good?, and her commentary on 1-2 Chronicles in Zondervan's Story of God Commentary series.Explore the CASKET EMPTY series and resources: https://www.casketempty.comStay Connected:Johnnyova.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@thejohnnyovaThe Revelation Reset: https://a.co/d/hiUkW8H

Jordan Rubin joins Justin Roethlingshoefer on The OWN IT Show for a powerful faith and health conversation on biblical nutrition, healing, and what the Bible actually says about food — including the foods, herbs, and lifestyle habits Scripture points to for healing, longevity, and living the way God designed.This is a biblical process for healing that actually works — not another passing diet trend. Jordan's story is extraordinary: a healthy teenager diagnosed with Crohn's colitis at 19, who dropped to 104 pounds and spent two years in a wheelchair fighting for his life. Years later, after building a health and wellness career, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 90 days to live. Both times, he was healed — not through conventional treatment alone, but through faith, obedience, and a return to the health principles found in the Bible.This episode reframes health as worship and stewardship, not performance or trend-chasing. As the wellness world grows louder and more divided — carnivore, vegan, paleo, keto — all competing for "the truth," Justin and Jordan return to the blueprint that's been available the whole time.

Study Guide After the Gemara establishes the root of the debate between Rabbi Eliezer and the Rabbis regarding a koy, Rav Papa clarifies the specific type of koy they dispute concerning the prohibition of slaughtering a parent and its offspring on the same day (oto v'et beno) and the distribution of priestly gifts (matnot kehuna). He also explains that the Mishna's ruling—which prohibits slaughtering a koy on Yom Tov due to the uncertainty of whether its blood requires covering (kisuy hadam)—aligns specifically with the Rabbis' position. The Gemara then introduces three other opinions regarding the exact definition of a koy. Rabbi Oshaya notes that the Mishna does not align with the opinion of Rabbi Shimon, who views any slaughter that is not fit for consumption—including the slaughter of sacrifices in general, since it does not permit the meat until the blood is sprinkled—as an invalid slaughter (shechita she'eina reuya). Consequently, under his view, one who slaughters an animal in the Temple and its offspring on the same day does not violate the prohibition of "you shall not slaughter it and its offspring on the same day" (oto v'et beno lo tishchatu b'yom echad). The Gemara questions why the Mishna omits the rule that one receives lashes for slaughtering an animal in the Temple courtyard whose time has not yet come (mechusar zman—because its mother was already slaughtered today) on account of slaughtering an unfit animal in the Temple, and offers two answers to resolve this.

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Study Guide After the Gemara establishes the root of the debate between Rabbi Eliezer and the Rabbis regarding a koy, Rav Papa clarifies the specific type of koy they dispute concerning the prohibition of slaughtering a parent and its offspring on the same day (oto v'et beno) and the distribution of priestly gifts (matnot kehuna). He also explains that the Mishna's ruling—which prohibits slaughtering a koy on Yom Tov due to the uncertainty of whether its blood requires covering (kisuy hadam)—aligns specifically with the Rabbis' position. The Gemara then introduces three other opinions regarding the exact definition of a koy. Rabbi Oshaya notes that the Mishna does not align with the opinion of Rabbi Shimon, who views any slaughter that is not fit for consumption—including the slaughter of sacrifices in general, since it does not permit the meat until the blood is sprinkled—as an invalid slaughter (shechita she'eina reuya). Consequently, under his view, one who slaughters an animal in the Temple and its offspring on the same day does not violate the prohibition of "you shall not slaughter it and its offspring on the same day" (oto v'et beno lo tishchatu b'yom echad). The Gemara questions why the Mishna omits the rule that one receives lashes for slaughtering an animal in the Temple courtyard whose time has not yet come (mechusar zman—because its mother was already slaughtered today) on account of slaughtering an unfit animal in the Temple, and offers two answers to resolve this.

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The Holy Spirit #3. This episode emphasizes the distinction between being born again, where the Spirit dwells within the believer like water in a glass, and being baptized in the Holy Spirit, which is described as being completely overwhelmed and surrounded by God's presence -- likened to that glass of water being submerged in a large pitcher. This outpouring at Pentecost is presented as the fulfillment of a "new covenant" [Acts 2:1-4], marking the transition from the bondage of the Law to the freedom of grace and the adoption of believers as actual sons of God through redemption [Galatians 4:3-7]. I share how the same Spirit that moved at Creation and breathed Life into Adam is now available to believers to defeat the "seed of the serpent" and replace spiritual death with resurrected life [ 2 Corinthians 4:6]. Receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit is achieved entirely by faith, much like salvation and physical healing, plus I note that these gifts are often separated only because they are not taught as a single "package". I explain that the Spirit and the Word are inseparable; prophecies found in Joel 2:28 and Isaiah 55:11 demonstrate that God's spoken word is an " incorruptible seed" that must accomplish its purpose of delivering and healing mankind. By receiving this "Spirit of faith" [2 Corinthians 4:13], believers are empowered to become "living epistles," with God's law of Love written upon their hearts rather than on tables of stone, as promised in Jeremiah 31:33 and Ezekiel 36:26. Ultimately, this baptism provides the power to overcome "sense knowledge" -- relying on what one can see or feel -- and instead walk in Spiritual victory and authority of Jesus Christ. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures and more for your edification. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #108 Holy Spirit #3 from Abounding Love Ministries"].      www.aboundinglove.org

July 18 | Deuteronomy 34:1-Joshua 1:18; Luke 13:10-21; Psalm 79:1-8; Proverbs 19:17 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

In this six-part podcast series, we walk through Freya India's book GIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything, examining how online culture has shaped young women and how Christian parents can respond with biblical truth. In this first episode on Chapter 1, “Filtered,” Kelly considers how Freya India’s argument that filters, FaceTune, beauty influencers, selfies, and algorithmic feeds have trained girls to inspect, alter, and display themselves for approval. The evidence makes it clear that this is not merely a beauty trend; it is a discipleship system rooted in an anti-Christian anthropology. Parents are encouraged not only to think biblically about beauty, but to shepherd their children with both loving boundaries and biblical guidance, teaching daughters that their worth is not found in beauty, attention, or online approval, but in the God who created, knows, and redeems them. Girls by Freya India Girls Substack Scripture references: Romans 1:16 Psalm 23:1 John 10:11-15 Genesis 1:26-27 1 Peter 5:2-4 Psalm 139:13-14 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 12:2 JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

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Holy Spirit #2: This message emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is the source of power for the believer, providing the necessary ability to minister and represent the Kingdom of God from within. Drawing a contrast between the Old and New Testaments, I explain that while the Law brought condemnation and death, the law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus makes believers free [Romans 8:2]. A critical distinction is made between being born again -- receiving resurrected life as the disciples did when Jesus breathed on them in John 20:22 -- and receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost, which is the "power from on high" (Luke 24:49) described in Acts 2. This baptism is a gift received by faith [Galatians 3:14], enabling Christians to move beyond a passive experience to become active, fervent witnesses for the Gospel [Acts 1:8]. Furthermore, this message highlights that every believer is now the temple of the Holy Ghost, bought with the precious blood of Jesus and no longer belonging to themselves [1 Corinthians 6:19-20]. Just as God appeared to Moses in the burning bush to send him with a message of deliverance from Egypt [Exodus 3], believers today are sent to preach reconciliation and deliverance to a world held in spiritual darkness. Because the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells within the believer [Romans 8:11], they have authority to overcome the devil and should walk in the Spirit of ". . .power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). By recognizing our identity as sons and daughters of God and ". . .joint heirs with Christ" (Romans 8:17), we can boldly exercise our authority over the works of the enemy [Revelation 12:11]. Join me as we delve into these Scriptures and more for your edification. Selah! For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #105 Holy Spirit #2 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].       www.aboundinglove.org

July 11 | Deuteronomy 29:1-29; Luke 11:37-54; Psalm 78:23-31; Proverbs 19:1-3 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

There is a growing trend of “friction-maxxing” and going analog, especially among Gen Z. People are seeking slower, more friction-intensive technology so they can spend less time on it. And it appears that the market is responding accordingly. In this episode, Kelly reviews the increasing range of frictional products on the market. From turning your smartphone dumb to apps that take 2 weeks to deliver a message via carrier pigeon, all the way to boomboxes and bookstores, the trend is clear: we want to make tech slow again! We believe that behind the trendiness of analog life lies a spiritual conviction and a pre-commitment not to be manipulated by media and technology. Articles/Products referenced: Brave Parenting Podcast #174: Adding Friction to Your Phone 5 ways to add a little inconvenience to your day — and improve your brain Roost app Slowly app This app turns your iPhone into a tiny iPod-style dumbphone, case and all Dumbphone app Dumbify app Screen Zen Clearspace Unplulg app One Sec app Blank Spaces app Brick Kitchen Safe Cat Gatekeeper Unhook Newsfeed Eradicator Cold Turkey Freewrite CampSnap Polaroid Analog Summer Fewer People are Reading, But Bookstores are Making a Comeback Anyway Costco is Selling 1980s-Style Boomboxes. It’s Yet Another Sign of the Analog Renaissance Friction-Maxxing Could Be the Secret to a Simpler, Better-Designed Home Scripture references: Galatians 5:22-23 Titus 2:11-12 1 Peter 5:8 Romans 12:2 1 Corinthians 6:12 1 John 2:15-17 Ephesians 6:4 Esther 4:14 Ephesians 2:10   JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

Study Guide A fetus that is inside the mother at the time of her slaughter is permitted without needing its own slaughter. If a limb of the fetus emerges before the mother is slaughtered, that limb is forbidden. However, if the limb is pulled back inside before the mother's slaughter, its status is subject to a dispute: Rav holds that the limb remains forbidden, while Rabbi Yochanan rules that it is permitted. Three difficulties are raised against Rav's position—one from our Mishna and two from other tannaitic sources—and all are ultimately resolved in the same manner. A difficulty raised against Rabbi Yochanan's position remains unresolved.

Study Guide A fetus that is inside the mother at the time of her slaughter is permitted without needing its own slaughter. If a limb of the fetus emerges before the mother is slaughtered, that limb is forbidden. However, if the limb is pulled back inside before the mother's slaughter, its status is subject to a dispute: Rav holds that the limb remains forbidden, while Rabbi Yochanan rules that it is permitted. Three difficulties are raised against Rav's position—one from our Mishna and two from other tannaitic sources—and all are ultimately resolved in the same manner. A difficulty raised against Rabbi Yochanan's position remains unresolved.

July 5 | Deuteronomy 23:1-24:13; Luke 10:13-24; Psalm 75:6-10; Proverbs 18:14-15 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

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The Switch 2 and the Steam Deck handheld gaming devices are growing in popularity as people recognize the convenience of playing anywhere, anytime. In today’s episode, Kelly explains the basics of the Switch 2 and the Steam Deck, while exploring the similarities and differences between these personal gaming devices and a smartphone. A growing narrative surrounding these personal gaming devices is how they allow parents to continue gaming during the fragmented time of parenting. How should Christians think about handheld gaming – or any other personal screen time in front of kids? Articles referenced: Switch 2 Steam Deck History of the Handheld Game Console The Steam Deck Is The Perfect Device, For The Busy Parent. Sorry Valve, But the Steam Deck Outgrew My Need for a Steam Machine How Fatherhood Redefined My Gaming Passion Reddit: Is the Steam Deck beneficial when you have babies/little kids? Reddit: Managed to clear my backlog playing over 200 hours, only while having my newborn sleeping on my lap during his first 6 months. Reddit: Steam Deck saved gaming for parents YouTube: The Steam Deck is the BEST gift for Gamer Parents! Are Parents to Blame for Children’s Phone Addiction? Scripture referenced: Ephesians 6:4 1 Corinthians 11:1 Ephesians 5:1-2 Ephesians 5:15-16 Ephesians 5:8 JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

Study Guide The Gemara continues to enumerate various species of birds, identifying which are kosher and which are not, while providing helpful mnemonics to remember their status. A debate is cited regarding whether there are 23 or 24 non-kosher bird species in total; both opinions require structural explanations as to how they arrived at their respective counts, given that there are 20 species listed in Vayikra and 21 listed in Devarim. One can purchase eggs from a non-Jew, provided the non-Jew identifies the specific bird they came from, and that species is known to be kosher.

Study Guide The Gemara continues to enumerate various species of birds, identifying which are kosher and which are not, while providing helpful mnemonics to remember their status. A debate is cited regarding whether there are 23 or 24 non-kosher bird species in total; both opinions require structural explanations as to how they arrived at their respective counts, given that there are 20 species listed in Vayikra and 21 listed in Devarim. One can purchase eggs from a non-Jew, provided the non-Jew identifies the specific bird they came from, and that species is known to be kosher.

THE DOOR THAT WAS OPENED:Ritual, Roswell, and the Modern WatchersKey Texts: Matthew 24:4–5, 11, 23–25; Genesis 6:1–4; Deuteronomy 18:10–12; Deuteronomy 32:17; 2 Corinthians 11:14–15; 1 John 4:1–3; Ephesians 6:12A door was opened in the Mojave Desert in 1946. The man who opened it knew what he was doing. Something flew in, and the modern UFO era began within fifteen months of the ritual.What we are seeing in our generation is not new. It is the Genesis 6 pattern in technological costume. The Watchers of old came down by oath. Parsons and his teachers reached up by ritual. Test the spirits. The Holy Spirit glorifies Christ. Whatever does not, no matter how impressive its signs, no matter how compelling its credentials, no matter how official the cover story — is not from God.**Part 7 is broken into two teachings. This is the second half.**For the complete series Study Guide, email heather@steveberger.org---------SUBSCRIBE ▶️   Receive our latest videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/PastorSteve...ABOUTPastor, author and speaker Steve Berger is known for his straight talk in dealing with various hot-topic cultural issues that many pastors avoid. In 2021, he founded Ambassador Services International with his wife, Sarah. He serves on the Executive and Pastoral Advisory Boards for Promise Keepers International, and the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Board, and is Pastor Emeritus of One Church Home in Fairview TN. Whether preaching or writing, in great joy or pain, Steve longs to be a proclaimer of the grace and hope that Jesus came to offer. Since June of 1987, he has been married to Sarah, the love of his life, and together, they have four beautiful children and five grandchildren.LEARN MORE

June 29 | Deuteronomy 16:1-22; Luke 9:7-17; Psalm 72:15-20; Proverbs 18:4-5 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

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Apple and Google both announced new parental controls for their iOS and Android devices within days of each other. Ironic? Probably not. Will these new controls be revolutionary? Probably not. In this episode, Kelly highlights the pressure these companies face to prove they can protect children. Meanwhile, Apple’s press release shows that they are still positioning themselves as the authority on what children need, while continuously pointing back to parents, saying, “This is your job – you can limit, you can control, you can approve, you can monitor…” Should new and improved parental controls be a permission slip to allow your child to have an iPhone? Should a new (and easier) Screen Time interface with expert recommendation change how you limit and monitor? How can parents think biblically about screen time? How big a deal is screen time anyway? All these things and more in today’s show. YouTube: How We Spend Our Day (1920-2026) Articles referenced: Apple previews new child safety features New expanded Android parental controls to support families around the world Scripture referenced: 1 Thessalonians 5 Proverbs 22:6 Matthew 22:37 James 1:27 Upcoming Events: Great Homeschool Convention – Round Rock, Texas July 9-11 Kelly & Ryan will both be leading workshops and Brave Parenting will have an exhibitor booth JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

June 25 | Deuteronomy 11:1-32; Luke 8:22-25; Psalm 71:1-6; Proverbs 17:26 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT REGARDING SATANIC RITUALTHE DOOR THAT WAS OPENED:Ritual, Roswell, and the Modern WatchersKey Texts: Matthew 24:4–5, 11, 23–25; Genesis 6:1–4; Deuteronomy 18:10–12; Deuteronomy 32:17; 2 Corinthians 11:14–15; 1 John 4:1–3; Ephesians 6:12A door was opened in the Mojave Desert in 1946. The man who opened it knew what he was doing. Something flew in, and the modern UFO era began within fifteen months of the ritual.What we are seeing in our generation is not new. It is the Genesis 6 pattern in technological costume. The Watchers of old came down by oath. Parsons and his teachers reached up by ritual. Test the spirits. The Holy Spirit glorifies Christ. Whatever does not, no matter how impressive its signs, no matter how compelling its credentials, no matter how official the cover story — is not from God.**Part 7 is broken into two teachings. This is the first half.**For the complete series Study Guide, email heather@steveberger.org---------SUBSCRIBE ▶️   Receive our latest videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/PastorSteve...ABOUTPastor, author and speaker Steve Berger is known for his straight talk in dealing with various hot-topic cultural issues that many pastors avoid. In 2021, he founded Ambassador Services International with his wife, Sarah. He serves on the Executive and Pastoral Advisory Boards for Promise Keepers International, and the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Board, and is Pastor Emeritus of One Church Home in Fairview TN. Whether preaching or writing, in great joy or pain, Steve longs to be a proclaimer of the grace and hope that Jesus came to offer. Since June of 1987, he has been married to Sarah, the love of his life, and together, they have four beautiful children and five grandchildren.LEARN MORE

Toy Story 5 is capitalizing on a truly devastating part of our culture: the loss of childhood to technology. In this briefing, Kelly highlights some of the most important aspects of the movie to help parents grasp the weight of what it depicts. Can a tablet be the problem with kids no longer playing, and the solution to making more friends? What does it mean to grow up too fast? Is gaming the same as playing? Is the age of toys really over? Articles referenced: Plugged In: Toy Story 5 Scripture referenced: Proverbs 22:6   Upcoming Events: Great Homeschool Convention – Round Rock, Texas July 9-11 Kelly & Ryan will both be leading workshops and Brave Parenting will have an exhibitor booth JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

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••• Father's Day Special, Ep 434 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Deuteronomy 5:9, Jeremiah 31:29, I Corinthians 4:10-21, I Cor 5:5-6, I Cor. 6:1-8, Malachi 4:5-6 . “I always joke that my kids' favorite holiday is Father's Day. They love the way I celebrate the occasion by writing each of them a thank-you letter and a generous check. It's my way of letting them know how much I appreciate the great pleasure and privilege of being their dad” Wayne Dyer † ••• “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” Frederick Douglas †† “And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord” RKJV What are some of the unintended consequences of the post modern relentless attacks on fathers? Why did St. Paul, the apostle to the gentiles, ask about having thousands of instructors? What was one of the things the early church was starting to forget about fathering? Who was starting to despise the apostle who revealed the mystery of the grace of salvation? Who is a father? What happens to children who are not corrected by their fathers? Why are some children scatter far from their earthly fathers? What do true fathers do for children? What do true fathers model? Why did St. Paul say to follow him? How many generations can a wicked earthly father negatively affect? Why are fathers walking away from their families? Does the father or mother know most about what is going on in the house? What is the number one problem created by absentee fathers? Should respect for ones father be earned or demanded? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Kelly Sikkema, Iowa, USA, https://inkypixelsdesign.com/, https://www.instagram.com/InkyPixels, https://x.com/inky_pixels & Alexander Andrews Photography, Gothenburg, Sweden, https://alexandrews.picfair.com/, https://www.instagram.com/alexchandrews, https://unsplash.com/@alex_andrews, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• † Quote By: https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/father-quotes_2 . ••• †† https://www.themanual.com/culture/best-fatherhood-quotes/ . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep434-fathers-day-special . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Amazing Stories: https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250620 Episode#434 GOT 250620 Ep434 . ••• You Have Not Many Fathers: Father's Day Special, Ep 434 . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a culture where it seems that the generations are at war with one another, families are falling apart – some going no contact, and children are increasingly without skills, purpose, and hope. Perhaps this is because we’ve lost sight of the benefits that intergenerational relationships bring. What children need to learn and experience is not what the internet offers. They need the slow, offline activities that grandparents can teach. They need to be reminded of their roots and to receive a heritage of faith, traditions, memories, virtue, and skills. In today’s podcast, Kelly argues for the essential role grandparents play in children’s lives. Both parents and grandparents listening will receive encouragement and practical steps to restore relationships, establish screen-free relational time between grandparents and grandchildren, persevere with kids who may resist slow, character-building activities, and understand why this is part of God’s design for the family. Articles referenced: The Troubling Rise of Family Estrangement Effects of grandparents' involvement on young children's resilience Socioemotional Engagement with Grandchildren: Associations with Loneliness and Quality of Life Grandparents Can Teach What the Internet Cannot Scripture referenced: Deuteronomy 4:9 Psalm 78:4-7 Proverbs 17:6 Psalm 127:3 Proverbs 13:22 Ephesians 2:10 Ruth 4:14-17   Upcoming Events: Great Homeschool Convention – Round Rock, Texas July 9-11 Kelly & Ryan will both be leading workshops and Brave Parenting will have an exhibitor booth JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

June 18 | Deuteronomy 4:21-49; Luke 7:1-10; Psalm 68:19-31; Proverbs 17:14-15 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

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••• The Battle Over Unforgiveness, Ep 433b ••• Bible Study Verses: Matthew 18, Matthew 16, Matthew 6, Ephesians 4.26, John 14:30, Romans 5:8, Genesis 45-50, Isaiah 43:18-19 . Part-A Bible Verses: Genesis 24-27:41 . ••• "Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it." Mark Twain † “He who has not forgiven an enemy has never yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life. Love may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their removal”, CS Lewis, "The Problem of Pain" † ••• “I wish, brothers and sisters, that we could all imitate "the pearl oyster"--A hurtful particle intrudes itself into its shell, and this vexes and grieves it. It cannot reject the evil, but what does it do but "cover" it with a precious substance extracted out of its own life, by which it turns the intruder into a pearl! Oh, that we could do so with the provocations we receive from our fellow Christians, so that pearls of patience, gentleness, and forgiveness might be bred within us by that which otherwise would have harmed us”, Charles ‘the "Prince of Preachers' Spurgeon, 1834-1892, Pastor, the Metropolitan Tabernacle, England † ••• “When boiled down to its essence, unforgiveness is hatred”, John R. Rice, 1896-1980 † ••• “He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love”, Martin Luther King, Jr. † ••• "I consider that the chief dangers which confront the coming century will be religion without the Holy Ghost; Christianity without Christ; forgiveness without repentance; salvation without regeneration; politics without God; and Heaven without Hell" † ••• “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you” Ephesians 4:32, RKJV . ••• What are the 5-negative consequences of unforgiveness? ••• What are the 3-life actions for winning the battle of unforgiveness? ••• What are the 4-things that are not part of forgiving someone? ••• What are 2-aspects of forgiveness? ••• What are 4-characteristics of those who can forgive others? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about forgiving others in your life through the power of Holy Spirit? Part-A Study Questions: ••• What are 3-aspects of unforgiveness? ••• What are 6-reasons why some find it so hard to forgive others? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/ . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep433b-winning-the-battle-of-for-the-mind-pt6b••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Etty Fidele Photography, Paris France, https://www.fideletty.com/, https://www.instagram.com/fideletty/, https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FideleEtty, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep433b-winning-the-battle-of-for-the-mind-pt6b••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Amazing Stories: https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250613 Episode#433b GOT 250613 Ep433b . ••• Winning The Battle Of The Mind, Part-6b of 9: The Battle Over Unforgiveness, Ep 433b . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Bruce and I wrap up our study of 1 John. This podcast was an adventure to record because GarageBand decided to no longer want to be a part of the process. BUT we stuck it out and ended up finishing up 1 John 5 sitting in Bruce's truck talking into my laptop because of a fire drill in the building. I especially loved talking through the goodness of the law of God and how God's commands are not burdensome. - Pastor JamesWomen's Cookie Decorating SocialFri, June 19, 6pmhttps://subspla.sh/gw74xkxRCD Book ClubShadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim ElliotMon, June 29, 7pm @ Leever's Locavorehttps://subspla.sh/gbb78w9

Study Guide Picture What are the defects and traumas that render an animal a treifa? The Mishna lists various categories, such as a perforated gullet, a severed windpipe, a perforated brain membrane, a perforated heart chamber, a broken spine and a severed spinal cord, a completely removed liver, as well as various perforations or tears to the lungs, stomach, gallbladder, small intestines, and rumen. The list also includes severe external trauma, such as falling from a roof, having a majority of the ribs broken, or being clawed by specific predators. The Mishna establishes the overarching rule: any animal afflicted with a defect or injury such that a similar animal cannot survive is deemed a treifa. Resh Lakish derives the principle that a treifa cannot survive from the verse, "These are the living things which you may eat," teaching that only an animal capable of living is permitted for consumption, whereas one that cannot live is forbidden. Conversely, the opposing view holds that a treifa can survive, deriving from the same verse that a specific type of animal that is capable of living is permitted for consumption, while another animal that is capable of living (the treifa) is forbidden. However, after the Gemara rejects this proof from the verse, it brings another verse to support the opinion that a treifa can survive: "Between the living thing that may be eaten and the living thing that may not be eaten." The Mishna's list does not include all cases, as there are additional cases of treifot—four that are referenced by the acronym BSGR, and another seven Amoraic traditions known as the "shev (seven) shematata." Although these cases are not explicitly mentioned in the Mishna, they can be derived from the rule stated at its end, according to which any animal that is incapable of living is considered a treifa. However, how can the tannaitic tradition of the school of Rabbi Yishmael, which limits the list of treifot to exactly eighteen, be reconciled? After a failed attempt, the Gemara settles the count according to Rabbi Yishmael by grouping all types of perforations into one broad category and all types of severed parts into another single category, thereby reconciling the calculated total with all the treifot appearing in the various lists.

AI tools can perform incredible feats of computation. They can also displace human relationships, outsource learning, distort reality, and pretend to have wisdom. Christian families have a responsibility not to conform to the patterns of this world (Rom 12:2) but to test everything, hold on to what is good, and reject what is evil (1 Thes. 5:21). In this episode, Kelly provides a four-pillar biblical framework for evaluating AI tools and whether they are appropriate or beneficial for children. The four pillars are (1) Imago Dei, (2) Attributes of God, (3) Truth, and (4) Formation. Each pillar offers a preventative or protective measure and a practical application question parents can use to disciple children in the age of AI. Articles referenced: Here’s why graduates are booing commencement graduation speakers this year There is Already a Word for the Deep Moral Failures of AI Scripture referenced: Psalm 8:4-5 Isaiah 40:25-28 Proverbs 9:10 James 1:2-4 Romans 5:3-4 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources referenced: Foundation Worldview Webinar: AI, ChatGPT, and Your Kids: A Biblical Framework for New Technology Foundation Worldview Attributes of God Curriculum Upcoming Events: Great Homeschool Convention – Round Rock, Texas July 9-11 Kelly & Ryan will both be leading workshops and Brave Parenting will have an exhibitor booth JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!  

June 11 | Numbers 33:40-34:29; Luke 5:12-16; Psalm 65:5-13; Proverbs 17:1 //  Follow along with the "Walking through the Word Daily Reading and Study Guide" in the Daily Life Journal and Daily Life Journal 4 Kids! Get your copy today, or grab a gift for someone you love. lifereachresources.com/core4   

The Enhanced Games took place over Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The founders boasted they were making history and redefining what the human body is capable of. What was the evidence for this? Performance-enhancing drugs and bio-hacking in the name of becoming ‘superhuman.’ In this briefing, Kelly explains why stories like this matter and are valuable opportunities to talk to kids about what it means to be human. Kids are bombarded with messages to ‘enhance themselves’ with everything from skin care rituals to looksmaxxing. It is critical for parents to start this conversation. Articles referenced: Enhanced Games claim ‘we changed the world' but only one record broken and three clean athletes win Welcome to sport's ultimate taboo where athletes risk it all for millions in Las Vegas Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 6:19 Genesis 2:18 Psalm 139 2 Corinthians 12 Genesis 3:4 Romans 1:25   JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!

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Paul was in prison. People were preaching against him just to make his life harder. And he was still full of joy. How?In this episode of the Amen Podcast, Alex and Lokelani jump back into our Philippians “Stress Less” series with chapter 1:12-18, an episode we're calling FRUSTRATIONS. Because let's be real, you're frustrated with someone or something right now. A difficult season. A difficult person. Plans that got shut down. A baby that won't sleep. A coworker climbing the ladder at your expense.STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-dMfFmISf30NKg3sJ0ChlT76X0Z3wIt/view?usp=sharingPaul knew that feeling. And he shows us that the very thing frustrating you is the thing God is using to advance His kingdom.In this episode we talk about: • Why we actually NEED frustrations (and what they're doing in us) • Why difficult PEOPLE last longer than difficult TIMES • The Matthew 7 plank-in-your-eye principle and how it kills frustration at the root • Why people use God to climb the ladder of fame (Mike Tyson, Theo Von, Steven Furtick conversation included) • A powerful picture from Pilgrim's Progress (Feeble Mind & Ready-to-Halt) • Why our culture says “ghost them, quit, move, medicate” and why the gospel says something better • Lokelani on why she welcomes the suffering of having a big family in a culture that treats kids like a burdenIf Christ is being proclaimed, even through your hardest season, nothing can ultimately frustrate you.