Podcasts about submission

Titus 3:1-2 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss Paul's reminders to Titus and the Cretan Christians about how to live as citizens and neighbors among the Cretans. 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=26371The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheText Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalk Michael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Teaching from 1 Timothy 2:8–15, Caleb Cole examines Paul's controversial instructions concerning women, teaching, submission, and authority. By considering the situation in Ephesus and comparing this passage with Paul's broader support of women in ministry, Caleb explains why biblical order and the voices of both men and women are necessary for the church's mission. (00:00) - Why This Passage Cannot Be Avoided (03:27) - Reading 1 Timothy 2:8–15 (04:32) - Epistemology and Our Assumptions (06:28) - Egalitarianism and Complementarianism (08:03) - Unity in Essentials, Liberty in Nonessentials (10:29) - Equal Value and Different Roles (11:26) - The Ephesian Context and Artemis (14:46) - How to Interpret Difficult Scripture (16:19) - Instructions for Men: Pray and Worship (17:01) - Modesty, Good Works, and Worship (23:20) - Teaching and Exercising Authority Explained (26:25) - Authority and Submission in Marriage (29:55) - Paul's Support for Women in Ministry (32:32) - Men and Women Sharing the Gospel Together (34:32) - An Invitation to Follow Jesus

Rebecca Davis Untwists Passages that deal with submission and divorce. She and Bruce talk about her half dozen books called Untwisting Scripture.  The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

Studie in 1 Peter: 10 Submission to the State - 1 Peter 2:13-17

Rev. Brandon Boydstun explains God's biblical design for singleness and Christian marriage, including mutual submission, sacrificial love, respect, and becoming one in Christ.

In this episode, Exy uncovers a massive historical lie. Before colonial borders were drawn, African women were female kings, market queens, political co-rulers, and military commanders. The rigid, quiet, domestic roles peddled as African tradition today aren't ancestral at all, they're the leftover, dusty laws of 19th-century Victorian Europe.We're stripping away the colonial paint to find the real queens underneath. It's time to stop polishing the colonizer's chains and calling them our heritage.

Your All-Access Pass to the Marching Arts.A Podcast for Marching Arts Enthusiasts — On the Field, In the Stands & Behind the Scenes.FloMarching camera angles, college marching bands, DCI drum corps and Santa Clara Vanguard's jump-rope choreography are on the sidelines this week.Whitney Stone, Ricardo Robinson-Shinall and Sadie Wallace discuss how drum corps broadcasts can better capture the moments designers intend audiences to see. Producer Jeremy Williams joins the conversation with a practical solution: better communication with design teams, show-specific production rundowns and directors who know when the major visual moments are coming.In this episode:• FloMarching camera angles and drum corps broadcast direction• USA TODAY's Best College Marching Band vote• SCV working with 31-time jump-rope world champion Tori Boggs• J. Birney Crum Stadium expansion funding• Sadie's original 1982 Garfield Cadets instructor jacket• Why Florida still needs a DCI Tour event• Boston Crusaders' Building A Champion documentary• Carolina Crown, band camp and the final DCI pushThis week's panel:Whitney Stone — @dancerwhitRicardo Robinson-Shinall — @ricardorrobinsonSadie Wallace — @m.sadiewallaceChapters:00:00 – Welcome to On A Water Break00:58 – Meet Whitney, Ricardo and Sadie06:28 – Previous episode and Blue Devils bus fire recap08:03 – Marching arts news08:21 – Best College Marching Band vote11:23 – J. Birney Crum Stadium funding15:27 – SCV jump rope with Tori Boggs20:39 – 60 Second Tech Block22:56 – Sadie's 1982 Garfield Cadets jacket28:05 – Water We Doing?!28:27 – Stadium logos and field presentation35:21 – Why Florida needs a DCI event37:40 – FloMarching camera angles39:02 – A production-rundown solution43:51 – Gush & Go44:09 – Building A Champion46:00 – The final DCI push and band camp47:14 – Carolina Crown48:23 – Behind-the-scenes OAWB shoutout49:32 – Submission callout51:19 – Closing rehearsalNews & resources:Best College Marching Band voteJ. Birney Crum Stadium fundingSCV and Tori BoggsBuilding A ChampionPresented by Guard ClosetUniforms, flags, costumes, consignment and design services for the marching arts.guardcloset.com | @guardclosetFind On A Water Break:Website | Listen everywhere | YouTube | All links and guest applicationEmail: onawaterbreakpodcast@gmail.com#OnAWaterBreak #MarchingArts #DCI2026 #DrumCorps #ColorGuard #MarchingBand

Scott interviews former British diplomat Ian Proud about how the Cold War with Russia was reignited and why the West's chosen strategy is destined to fail. Discussed on the show: Ian Proud's Substack Ian Proud's YouTube Channel “The ULTIMATE Guide to Why Russia Sanctions Have Failed and a Plan for Their Removal” (The Peacemonger) Ian Proud was a British diplomat for 24 years from 1999 to 2023, working on Russia for the final decade. Subscribe to The Peacemonger, his Substack and YouTube Channel.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott's work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott's other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott's books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Download Audio. Scott interviews former British diplomat Ian Proud about how the Cold War with Russia was reignited and why the West's chosen strategy is destined to fail. Discussed on the show: Ian Proud's Substack Ian Proud's YouTube Channel “The ULTIMATE Guide to Why Russia Sanctions Have Failed and a Plan for Their Removal” (The Peacemonger) Ian Proud was a British diplomat for 24 years from 1999 to 2023, working on Russia for the final decade. Subscribe to The Peacemonger, his Substack and YouTube Channel.  Sign up for the Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom at scotthortonacademy.com For more on Scott’s work: Check out The Libertarian Institute: https://www.libertarianinstitute.org Check out Scott’s other show, Provoked, with Darryl Cooper https://youtube.com/@Provoked_Show Read Scott’s books: Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War with Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine https://amzn.to/43D82oY (The audiobook of Provoked is being published in sections at https://scotthortonshow.com) Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terrorism: https://amzn.to/4eMQblu Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan https://amzn.to/4a5fKvx Follow Scott on X @scotthortonshow And check out Scott's full interview archives: https://scotthorton.org/all-interviews This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: Tax Attorney Matt Sercely https://agoristtaxadvice.com; Moon Does Artisan Coffee https://scotthorton.org/coffee; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom https://www.libertyclassroom.com/dap/a/?a=1616 and Dissident Media https://dissidentmedia.com; Expat Money https://expatmoney.com/scott; and Crowdhealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ (use promocode Horton) You can also support Scott's work by making a one-time or recurring donation at https://scotthorton.org/donate/https://scotthortonshow.com or https://patreon.com/scotthortonshow Audio cleaned up with the Podsworth app: https://podsworth.com Use code HORTON50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Scott Horton Show!

Ep 221 - Kasib Murdoch We're back with another massive show this week. It was great to have friend of the pod Kasib Murdoch back on for a chat ahead of his Road To The UFC semi final next month. Training out of Freestyle MMA, he talks us through his first round RTUFC victory, why he felt like he belongs on the big stage, his upcoming opponent and the rabid Nepalese fans, why he will find a finish inside 3 rounds, the benefits of the new Freestyle gym, and heaps more! Plus we recap last weeks UFC, all the boxing action from the weekend and then preview this weeks Fight Night which sees Navajo Stirling taking on former champ Jan Blachowicz. Nav never duck no fade! Presented by Compa Tequila

Does the Bible teach male headship? Yes. I examine Genesis 3:16 where God told Eve "your desire will be to your husband, and he will rule over you." I argue that it refers to the woman's desire to exercise authority over her husband rather than submit to his authority. I also make the case that female submission to male headship was not introduced in Gen 3:16, but part of creation order in Genesis 2. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve

In this message, Pastor Mark looks at the themes of submission, sacrifice, and honor in relationships, focusing on marriage, family dynamics, parenting, and work. In Ephesians, we see the importance of mutual respect and the role of each individual in fostering healthy and loving relationships.Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO#ephesians #marriage #family #work #submission #honor #value #relationships

Introduction What happens when the personal lines book that carried an agency for years stops feeling safe? Rising home and auto rates, constant remarketing, and carriers pulling back have pushed a lot of independent agencies to look at commercial lines as the way to build a more resilient book. The appetite for the business has always been there. The submission process is what gets in the way. On this episode of the Insurtech Leadership Podcast, host Joshua Hollander sits down with Michael Rabinowitz, who leads commercial lines product for EZLynx at Applied Systems. Rabinowitz started on the agency side when commercial rating meant loading a floppy disk of carrier rates every month, and he has spent nearly three decades trying to make the work simpler. They get specific about why commercial has stayed hard, what changes when real-time carrier quoting moves inside the submission, and where AI actually helps an agent who is new to commercial. Guest Bio Michael Rabinowitz leads product management for the commercial lines business at EZLynx, part of Applied Systems, the largest provider of cloud software for insurance agencies in North America. His career in insurance spans nearly 30 years. He started on the agency side handling commercial submissions, then moved to the technology side around 2000 to work on some of the industry's early multi-carrier commercial rating. At EZLynx, he led the rearchitecture behind Instant Commercial Quoting, which brings real-time carrier rates into the EZLynx submission workflow. His focus has stayed consistent across all of it: build the tools he would have used as an agent, and make commercial simple enough that more agencies take it on. Key Topics -The resilient book - Why the personal lines hard market, with higher rates and heavier remarketing, is pushing agencies to diversify into commercial to stabilize the business. -The four-times problem - How one small commercial submission can mean entering the same data into three or four carrier portals, often eating the entire commission on the account. -Commercial by accommodation - Almost every personal lines agency already writes a few commercial policies for long-time customers, which makes commercial an extension of existing relationships rather than a cold start. -Real-time appetite - Why carrier appetite now shifts day to day, and how live rating inside the submission changes which carriers get seen first. -AI as an accelerant - How AI helps with class-code and NAICS lookups and catches misclassification, like the ice cream shop that is really a manufacturer, so newer commercial agents build confidence. -Get out of the way - Rabinowitz's product philosophy that technology should cut context switching and re-keying, not add one more interface to learn. -Carriers and friction - Why carriers that make real-time connectivity easy will earn the first look, and the ones that do not may get left off the submission. Notable Quotes "For me to be doing my job correctly required me to enter in the data four times. That is a tremendous amount of time wasted for maybe a two thousand dollar premium. I've probably eaten up my commission, if not more, just on that activity alone." "I can't afford to have technology get in my way. Technology either helps me be more productive, or it causes me to lose opportunities." "They're not an ice cream store, they're actually an ice cream manufacturer. If you misclassify a business and bind the policy and there's a claim, that's a headache down the road waiting to happen." "If they have to go to five markets and only three are on real-time rating, they may go to those three first. As a carrier, you might get left off of a submission." Resources Guest: EZLynx: https://www.ezlynx.com/ Applied Systems: https://www.appliedsystems.com/ Michael Rabinowitz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rabinowitz-32998138/ Host & Organization: Joshua R. Hollander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ Horton International (USA): https://www.horton-usa.com/ Insurtech Leadership Podcast (LinkedIn Showcase): https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe on your favorite platform and leave a review. The Insurtech Leadership Podcast is available on YouTube, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Mike Bohn joins me for another big episode as we come off one of the worst UFC main events in recent history, talk the future of Ankalaev, 205 division, new fight announcements, AJ, Fury boxing wins and much more! Subscribe to  @mikebohnmma  and his show: https://www.youtube.com/@mikebohnmma Visit Zapply now and get sorted today: https://tryzapply.com/discount/SUBMISSION  

#Submission #controversial #Christianmarriage Are we as a church submitted to Christ? That means to align our priorities with God's priorities. In this message by Pastor Jon Sanders, he talks about how to align ourselves with God and to be under submission of God. Ephesians 5:22-24, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 26:39, Luke 19:10, John 14:15, Philippians 2:9-11   ✨ Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE!   Please follow our websites for more! Website: http://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSF/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7Ig-qXgVAmE/ Pastor Alex Klimchuk New Life Church 500 S 1st Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104

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Marriage works best when both sides bend toward each other the way Christ bent toward us.

Marriage works best when both sides bend toward each other the way Christ bent toward us.

I look at what the NT has to say regarding headship, submission, and authority, focusing on texts like 1 Cor 11 and Eph 5.Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve

Tests come to strengthen your faith and teach obedience to the Lord Jesus. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

When God speaks, our human reasoning must bow. Using the story of the doubting officer in Samaria, this devotion warns against placing our logic above God's promises. Discover the supreme importance of submitting to scripture, trusting God's Word even when you cannot see the way.

What happens when the “perfect Christian wife” decides her life belongs to her after all? In this episode of The Rose Woman Podcast, Christine sits down with Tia Levings, New York Times bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife and I Belong to Me: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope after Religious Trauma. Tia writes and speaks about the realities of religious trauma, evangelical patriarchy, and the trad wife life, decoding the fundamentalist influences in our news and culture; her work and quotes have appeared in Teen Vogue, Salon, Newsweek, the Huffington Post, and the hit Amazon docu-series Shiny Happy People. Together, Christine and Tia explore how high-control religion shapes women's bodies, marriages, motherhood, aging, and even our politics, why the trad wife aesthetic is so seductive right now, what happens when adult children step away from the faith of their families, and how to slowly rebuild a sense of self, boundaries, and spirituality on your own terms. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tia is mom to four grown kids and, when she's not writing or speaking, she loves to travel, hike, paint, and daydream. If you've ever felt confined by an ideology, a relationship, or a role you were told to play, this conversation offers language, validation, and a gentle map back to yourself.In this episode, we cover so many topics, including:(00:00:35): Who Is Tia Levings, And Why Religious Trauma Matters(00:05:19): Childhood Move To The South And How A “Normal” Church Led Into High-Control Religion(00:09:21): Inside the organization by Bill Gothard (IBLP) And Tradwife Culture(00:12:28): How High-Control Christianity Glorifies Women's Suffering While Blocking Real Supports Like Childcare And Healthcare(00:14:29): The Cost To Women(00:17:02): Reclaiming Midlife As A Powerful “Queen Era” Of Women's Lives(00:19:32): Are Tradwives “Stupid”? How Isolation and Under-Education Protect Patriarchal Systems (00:22:46): Submission as “Discipline” and Why Divorce Can Be A Life-Saving Boundary(00:25:58): Parenting Under Patriarchy(00:30:03): Escaping Abuse and Rebuilding Life(00:35:01): Tradwife Aesthetics, Project 2025 and How Christian Patriarchy Is Moving Into U.S. Politics(00:38:23): Estrangement In Christian Families(00:41:41): Tantric Parenting(00:43:34): New Book: “I Belong To Me”(00:49:23): How To Support People Exiting High-Control Groups(00:56:34): Deconstructing and Reconstructing Spirituality(00:59:29): Living As Your Full Self After ControlHelpful links:Tia Levings - Author of I Belong to Me: A Survivor's Guide to Recovery and Hope after Religious Trauma (St. Martin's Essentials, May 2026) and A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy (St. Martin's Press, 2024)Follow her on @tialevingswriter on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe to tialevings.substack.comShiny Happy People (Amazon Prime docuseries)The Nine Lives of Woman by Christine Marie MasonProject 2025Episode #116: Outgrowing Religion, Living as Embodied Love with Jim PalmerYour host:Ongoing Classes by Christine:Rasa: Living Inside the Mood of BeautyWake Down: Returning to the Erotic Holy Body. Practices, Philosophy and FeelingLiving Tantra 101 begins Sep 15, 2026Living Tantra 201 begins Sep 17, 2026Fall Hawai'i Immersion: November 1 to 22, 2026Easter Intensive: Mystic Heart of Easter Retreat with Christine Mason on March 25-28, 2027Upcoming Events with ChristineGood Gathering Events at Sundari GardensBrought to you by Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body Care:Log in to the Rosebud Woman WebsiteThe Rosewoman Library: The Embodied Menopause & Intimacy LibraryBody Love Journal: The 9-Week Body Love JournalChristine Marie Mason@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud WomanCo-Founder, Radiant Farms and Sundari GardensHost, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation: Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Be his peace.""Nah....Be his karma!"If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably seen the debate. In this episode of Classy & Sassy, I'm taking a step back from the comments section to explore what people really mean when they talk about peace, leadership, submission, and partnership. Are we listening to understand, or are we reacting to the stories and experiences we've attached to those words?This isn't about choosing sides.It's about asking better questions.Join me as we unpack one of the internet's favorite relationship debates and consider whether the real conversation has been hiding underneath the viral sound bites all along.Send us Fan Mail

Like a beautiful orchestra, God's kingdom thrives on established order. Through David's refusal to harm Saul, discover the profound humility of staying in your assigned lane, honouring spiritual authority, and trusting God's timing instead of taking matters into your own hands.

We were made by a Maker to be makers. Bruce Herman joins Evan Rosa to diagnose the quiet illness of a passive consumer culture that trains us to sit in front of screens and scroll and take, rather than make. “When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy.“ His cure is stubbornly ordinary: go make a loaf of bread, grab a stick and start carving, make a good meal or a good cocktail for the person visiting you—anything is resistance to this hypnotic, passive culture. From episode 216 of the podcast, in this segment, Herman traces what it means to receive art not as a consumer but through submission—not master and slave, but subject to subject, that vulnerable openness that lets a poem or a painting change your life. He reflects on making as human wholeness, the difference between art and info-tainment, why suffering can rip us open to beauty (from Walker Percy's writing to Christian Wiman's poetry), Rilke's charge that “you must change your life,“ hospitality as the ultimate act of art, and Herman's closing counsel to make out of love, not fear. Episode Highlights We are in relationship, and we were made by a Maker to be makers. If we let that go somehow and we become mere consumers, I think we begin to enter into some kind of illness of one sort or another. When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy. And I don't want to make an idol out of health either, but I do think our culture is unhealthy right now. We think of it as, we're discerning buyers. But the fact is we're being turned into very passive creatures. One of the best things you can do is go make a loaf of bread. Go out and grab a stick and start carving it. Anything is resistance to this sort of hypnotic passive culture. If you want to really receive what a poem is communicating, you have to submit to it. You have to let yourself go and enter into what might feel like a bad risk of being changed. Not submit in a sense that I'm a master and you're my slave. It's more like you're a subject and I'm a subject. Mutual submission. We're so guarded so much of the time that it takes something catastrophic to open us up again. Do away with the nonsense that you're not an artist. You can't help it. You were made by a Maker to be a maker. End of story. The ultimate act of art is hospitality, where you're welcoming someone in, to make something beautiful for them. Challenge the bad news with a recognition that daily kindnesses are being poured out everywhere, on every street. Don't give in to fear, because it's not a basis for anything good. About Bruce Herman Bruce Herman is a painter, writer, and educator whose work has been shown in more than 150 exhibitions across the United States and internationally, and held in collections including the Vatican Museums in Rome, the Cincinnati Museum of Fine Arts, and the Grunewald Print Collection of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. He taught at Gordon College for nearly four decades, where he founded the art department and held the Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in Fine Arts. His books include “Through Your Eyes“ and “Ordinary Saints,“ and he was a collaborator on the touring “QU4RTETS“ project with Makoto Fujimura, Christopher Theofanidis, and Jeremy Begbie. His most recent book, “Makers by Nature: Letters from a Master Painter on Faith, Hope, and Art,“ was published by IVP Academic in 2025. Helpful Links and Resources Makers by Nature, Bruce Herman's 2025 book from IVP Academic: https://www.ivpress.com/makers-by-nature Bruce Herman's website and painting archive: https://www.bruceherman.com Bruce Herman, artist bio and background: https://www.bruceherman.com/about Archaic Torso of Apollo by Rainer Maria Rilke (“You must change your life“), trans. Stephen Mitchell: https://poets.org/poem/archaic-torso-apollo Real Presences by George Steiner, on courtesy and hospitality in art: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo3684420.html Christian Wiman: https://poetryfoundation.org/poets/christian-wiman QU4RTETS, the collaborative project on T. S. Eliot's Four Quartets: https://www.bruceherman.com/series Show Notes Made to make We are in relationship; identity begins there, not in isolation Makers by nature—letting the maker-impulse go tips us toward illness, moral, mental, and emotional Wholeness and health—the claim that not-making leaves us unwell, without idolizing health Consumer culture—the commercial aim to sell, and to keep us passive in front of screens Discerning buyers, or passive creatures? The illusion of control while being trained to take Screens and scrolling Political theater and infotainment—very little real journalism left, mostly consumer entertainment Neil Postman and amusing ourselves to death as the frame for the diagnosis Making as resistance—bake bread, carve a stick, do anything against the hypnotic pull Reception as submission—a word out of fashion, reclaimed away from enslavement Mutual submission—the erotic analogy, and desire's corruption in the sexual sins To receive a poem you must risk being changed Rilke's Grecian torso and the charge, you must change your life Subject to subject, not master and slave Walker Percy's museum story—a painting that blazed into life, then went quiet Bringing a friend to re-enter the original encounter vicariously The workman through the skylight—catastrophe reopens what habit had closed Guardedness—why it can take suffering to break us open Christian Wiman—cancer, poetry, and being ripped open toward receptivity You might be changed, and it might not be what you wanted; the risk of real encounter Make from love, not fear Do away with the nonsense that you're not an artist Everyday making—a loaf, a meal, a good cocktail, hospitality Hospitality as the ultimate art; George Steiner's Real Presences and courtesia Beauty can be complex, not merely pretty Fear-mongers left and right—and why not to listen Daily kindnesses—the neighbor, the shoveled driveway, the half-decent casserole Welcome to the festival; let the festival begin #BruceHerman #MakersByNature #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #FaithAndArt #TheologyOfMaking #ArtAndFaith #Creativity #Hospitality #MakeNotConsume #YaleFaithAndCulture

When you hear the word submission, what comes to mind? For a lot of people, it's control. Silence. Inequality. A woman losing her voice. But what if that's not what the Bible is describing at all? In this episode, we sit down with three Christian women who have lived out biblical submission in marriage and ask the questions people are actually wrestling with.No clichés or stereotypes, just an honest conversation about what Scripture teaches and what it looks like in real life.We talk about why submission has become one of the most misunderstood ideas in Christianity and why God's design is far more beautiful than most people realize.We'll talk about:- What biblical submission actually is and what it isn't- Why Ephesians 5 begins with “submit to one another”- Whether submission means a woman loses her voice or identity- What submission looks like during real disagreements- How to respond when your husband isn't leading well- Where the line is between honoring your husband and saying “no”- Whether the trad wife movement is biblical or just an aesthetic- What submission looks like when the wife earns more, leads more, or is more spiritually mature- How to know if a man is actually worthy of your trust before marriage- Whether submission has any place in dating and engagement- Why God's design for marriage is meant to help both husband and wife flourishThis isn't a conversation about making women smaller. It's about understanding God's design well enough to discover the freedom that's actually inside it.Whether you're married, dating, engaged, or simply trying to understand what the Bible teaches, we hope this conversation brings clarity to one of the most debated topics in Christian relationships.Let's talk about it

#Submission #controversial Is it a challenge for you to submit? As Pastor Alex continued our series in Ephesians, we learned what God's blueprint is for the structure of a godly family. While the topic is sometimes polarizing, one thing is for sure; God is a God of order and His desire is for all families to be blessed when we lean into His word. Ephesians 5: 22-31     ✨ Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE!   Please follow our websites for more! Website: http://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSF/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7Ig-qXgVAmE/

Of Monsters and Mushrooms, Ch. 16 (book 1 NEW) ep. 829 A Big Box of Granny's Gold NOTE: This is a rewrite of book 1. Originally, 'Of Monsters and Mushrooms' was supposed to be a multi-part short story that transformed halfway through into a novel. This left the plot (and the voice acting, to be honest) lacking. We decided to go back and completely rewrite book one to fix any plot holes and bring the quality in line with the rest of the series. Listen to the new book one playlist here https://talltaletv.com/series-of-monsters-and-mushrooms-new/ or Listen to book one (NEW!) https://talltaletv.com/series-of-monsters-and-mushrooms-new/ Listen to book two http://talltaletv.com/series-of-tyrants-and-teakettles/ Listen to book three http://talltaletv.com/series-of-bandits-and-bad-magic/ Listen to book 3.5 https://talltaletv.com/series-an-interlude-of-intrigue/ Listen to book four https://talltaletv.com/series-of-portals-and-portents/ Listen to book five https://talltaletv.com/series-of-risk-and-relativity/   Listen to the original book one http://talltaletv.com/series-monsters-mushrooms/   ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- About Tall Tale TV ---- Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision. During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks. Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers. Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!   ---- legal ---- All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

Ariyana Rimson teaches that disciple making is Christ's command beginning with submission to God (James 4:7). She urges executing Scripture—not personal opinion—resisting the enemy, and modeling a Christ-following life through teaching, Scripture-based advice, and accountability. Using her S.U.B.M.I.T. framework (Submit, Understand, Boldness, Mutual submission, Invitation, Temptation/pride), she shows how humility, community, and gospel-centered relationships transform lives, especially in her work with women in recovery.   Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Sunday evening message from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

Real leaders aren't made on the throne—they're made in the cave.When David had the perfect chance to take down King Saul, everything in him screamed to act. His men urged him. Logic demanded it. But David asked a different question: "Why aren't you afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed?" This wasn't about self-control. This was about transformation.Submission costs everything, but on the other side? Your life. Real freedom in Christ. Our King didn't seize a throne—He took up a cross. The question isn't whether you'll restrain yourself from going after your "Saul." It's whether you revere God enough to trust Him with your vindication.

In Episode 675 of the New Media Show, host Rob Greenlee welcomes Cameron Stack, founder and curator of Recognized.fm, for a conversation about podcast awards, creator credibility, industry recognition, and the growing business behind awards, nominations, platform distinctions, editorial selections, and career honors. Podcast awards can be easy to dismiss as another trophy or promotional exercise. Credible recognition can have a much larger impact on a creator, a show, a network, or a media company. An award nomination or win can strengthen a media kit, support sponsor conversations, attract better guests, generate press coverage, and give prospective listeners another reason to take a show seriously. The difficult part is deciding which awards deserve the investment. Podcasting now has a wide recognition ecosystem that includes juried competitions, audience-voted awards, editorial selections, regional programs, platform honors, niche-category awards, professional distinctions, and lifetime-achievement recognition such as the Podcast Hall of Fame. Cameron created Recognized.fm to organize this expanding market and help creators understand their options. Recognized currently tracks more than 100 audio and podcast awards, with information that can be filtered by factors such as geographic scope, entry fees, voting format, and prestige.  They discuss why creators should begin with a clear objective before paying to submit. A widely known international award may bring general visibility, while a smaller award focused on a creator's profession, region, language, or subject category may carry more influence with the people they most want to reach. Example 1: A medical podcast may receive greater credibility in healthcare than from a broad entertainment competition. Example 2: A true-crime show may benefit more from an award respected by that community than from competing across every podcast genre. Submission fees also need to be considered. Independent creators may only have the budget to enter one or two competitions, while networks and larger publishers can treat award submissions as part of a broader marketing strategy. Cameron explains why creators should compare costs against potential returns in visibility, authority, business development, audience growth, and professional validation. The judging process matters just as much as the entry fee. Creators should understand who operates the award, how judges are selected, what criteria are used, whether the process is transparent, and how much weight the recognition will carry with the intended audience. Every award has its own purpose and incentives. Some are selected by industry juries. Others rely on fan voting, editorial judgment, platform data, or a combination of methods. Recognized.fm is building a clearer taxonomy so creators can understand those differences before committing their time and money.  Awards also function as social proof. Audiences already use ratings, reviews, trailers, artwork, recommendations, and visible audience activity to decide whether a show deserves attention. A respected award or nomination adds another outside signal that the work has been evaluated and recognized. The recognition can strengthen sponsor decks, improve outreach to potential guests, support speaking opportunities, and help creators position themselves as credible voices within a category. The impact can continue long after the ceremony, as recognition becomes part of the creator's biography, website, introductions, and business materials. We also explore the larger “recognition economy”. Awards are one part of an industry that includes trophy manufacturers, submission platforms, consultants, event producers, sponsors, judging systems, media organizations, and the businesses that support professional recognition. As creator-led media grows, new awards will continue to emerge around podcasts, YouTube shows, livestreaming, newsletters, social video, and other online formats. Established awards will also need to adapt as audiences and media habits change. Artificial intelligence will bring another layer of change. Cameron expects AI-related categories and dedicated AI awards to emerge as organizations seek ways to recognize new forms of production and technological achievement. Rob raises the trust questions that will accompany that shift, especially when established human-centered awards begin considering synthetic or substantially AI-generated work. The episode closes with a look at the physical trophies themselves. Cameron shares examples from the Webbys, Signal Awards, iHeartPodcast Awards, international design competitions, and other recognition programs. A memorable trophy can become a visible symbol of the award and extend its value through videos, studio sets, social posts, and public appearances. For creators, producers, networks, and media companies, Episode 675 provides a practical framework for deciding when awards are worth pursuing, how to evaluate them, and how credible recognition can support broader media and business strategies. Topics Covered in This Episode * Why credible podcast recognition matters * Cameron Stack's background in podcast production * The development of Recognized.fm * Juried, fan-voted, editorial, regional, and platform awards * How creators should decide which awards to enter * Submission fees and potential return on investment * Broad awards compared with niche recognition * Awards as social proof for listeners and sponsors * Strengthening media kits and guest outreach * Podcast Hall of Fame and career recognition * Judging standards, transparency, and organizational bias * The larger recognition economy * AI-generated content and future award categories * Creator-native awards and legacy media ceremonies * Why memorable trophy design matters Chapter Time Stamp Markers: 00:00 Why podcast awards and recognition matter 02:05 Cameron Stack and the origin of Recognized.fm 04:08 Recognition expands beyond traditional podcast awards 05:47 Building a comprehensive guide to audio awards 07:34 Should every creator submit to awards? 10:23 The full podcast recognition ecosystem 11:56 What creators gain from recognition 13:33 Broad awards compared with niche awards 15:00 Editorial selections and platform recognition 17:16 Awards as credibility and social proof 19:03 Measuring the return from an award 21:39 Mapping the taxonomy of podcast awards 24:52 Inside the Recognized.fm platform 26:03 Events, jobs, and recognition-industry resources 28:09 Future award discovery and submission tools 29:54 Niche communities and the demand for recognition 31:52 Judging standards, transparency, and trust 34:15 Submission fees, bias, and due diligence 38:23 How AI may reshape awards 40:59 AI categories, positioning, and possible backlash 43:22 The growing recognition economy 46:01 Creator-native awards and legacy ceremonies 48:06 Why the physical trophy matters 52:27 The Webbys, Lovie Awards, and digital recognition 53:31 iHeartPodcast Awards and major-industry trophies 54:53 Signal Awards, the Ambies, and podcast trophy design 56:00 Recognized.fm and closing thoughts 58:49 End of episode Guest Links: Cameron Stack, Founder and Curator, Recognized.fm Recognized.fm: https://recognized.fm Podcast Awards Taxonomy: https://recognized.fm/podcast-awards About Recognized: https://recognized.fm/about-recognized Recognized Newsletter: https://recognized.substack.com Cameron Stack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-stack Recognized.fm, curated by Cameron Stack, focuses on making the awards and recognition industry easier to understand and navigate.  Rob Greenlee and New Media Show Links Rob Greenlee Website: https://robgreenlee.com New Media Show: https://newmediashow.com New Media Show Audio on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-audio/id392545649 New Media Show on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow Rob Greenlee on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RobGreenlee Podcast Hall of Fame: https://podcasthall.com About Trust Factor Lab Trust Factor Lab helps creators, media leaders, executives, and brands build stronger audience trust across AI, video, podcasts, and creator-led media. Founded by Rob Greenlee, it focuses on media positioning, content strategy, authority development, AI transparency, audience growth, and trust-centered business outcomes. AI Disclosure Note: I used AI tools to help organize and edit this episode and its description, then create chapter markers from the episode transcript. The editorial direction, final review, industry perspective, and responsibility for the published content remain mine. The discussion reflects the views expressed by my guest and me during the recorded conversation.The post Why Podcast and Creator Awards Matter | Cameron Stack, Recognized.fm #675 first appeared on New Media Show.

Does the Bible teach male headship? Yes. I examine Genesis 3:16 where God told Eve "your desire will be to your husband, and he will rule over you." I argue that it refers to the woman's desire to exercise authority over her husband rather than submit to his authority. I also make the case that female submission to male headship was not introduced in Gen 3:16, but part of creation order in Genesis 2. Web: ThinkingtoBelieve.comEmail: ThinkingToBelieve@gmail.comFacebook: facebook.com/thinkingtobelieveTwitter & Gettr: @thinking2believTruth: @ThinkingToBelieveParler: @thinkingtobelieve

Send us Fan MailSubmission has become one of the most misunderstood words in the Church. But before it was ever about marriage, it was about trusting God.In this episode, we'll explore why God is a God of order, why Ephesians 5 begins with reverence for Christ, and why obedience always comes before the outcome we're praying for. Discover why biblical submission isn't about losing your voice- it's about trusting the heart of the Designer and allowing His order to bring flourishing to your marriage Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailAmanda Stamm is a playwright and actress. She is an alumnus of Atlantic Acting School, the Summer Program at Stella Adler, and has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University. She a founding member of Bluebird Theatre Company and currently serves as Director of Finance.For tickets to Significant Contacts at The Maker's Space in Brooklyn, New York from July 13th through July 16th, visit - https://makersensemble.org/the-makers-spaceFor links and resources mentioned in this episode -Blue Bird Theatre Co - https://www.bluebirdtheatre.orgThe Maker's Ensemble - https://makersensemble.org/homeWebsite and socials for Amanda Stamm -https://www.amandamaestamm.comIG - @amandamaestamm  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@amandastamm2Websites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show

William F. Buckley once observed, “The most important intellectual enterprise is the distinction between right and wrong.” In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers that compromise with the world's view of sin can quickly dull our sensitivity to God's Truth. Our emotions are unreliable guides. When we build decisions, relationships, or moral convictions on feelings alone, we become confused and miserable. This is especially true in close relationships, including marriage, where we must learn to live from the perspective of what is true, right, and pleasing to God. Dr. Youssef points to James 4, where Scripture exposes the root of fights and quarrels: desires battling within us, selfish motives, coveting, and prayer aimed at personal pleasure rather than God's will. Genuine happiness does not come from forcing our own way or avoiding God's plan. It comes through obedience, surrender, and humble submission. When God is involved, submission is not bondage—it is freedom. A life submitted to Jesus experiences lasting joy, restored relationships, and the liberating peace of walking in His will each day. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

The tradition continues as me and AB sit down and break down UFC 329 post fight! We cover it all, from Conor McGregor's devistating injury, to what's next, 155, Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett's massive submission win, Gable's debut, Robert Whittaker's 205 debut, Bobby Green and much, much more! Follow Aaron Bronsteter for all of his excellent coverage: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbronsteter  Download ‪@Saily_service‬ your app store and use our code SUBMISSION at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/submission ⛵ Visit Zapply now and get sorted today: https://tryzapply.com/discount/SUBMISSION 

Some passages of Scripture come with baggage. Ephesians 5:22–6:9 might carry more than any of them. Take a brief look at history and you'll see why this may be one of the most dangerous passages in the Bible. Husbands have twisted “wives, submit” into permission to dominate and control. Verses about children have been used to silence honest questions and excuse abusive parenting. Slaveholders quoted “slaves, obey your earthly masters” to defend the indefensible. And it's not just history. We all bring our own stories to this text. If you grew up in an unhealthy home, the word “submit” can put your nervous system on high alert. If “I love you” was followed by control or fear, it's hard to imagine these words describing something beautiful. And if you're not a Christian, this passage might be on your list of reasons why. Here's the idea that reframed everything for me: the danger is not in what Paul wrote, but in how it's read. Just as a hammer can build a home or demolish a window, God's Word brings life when it's rightly handled — and spreads great harm when it's wrongly wielded. Passages become dangerous when they're detached from the bigger gospel story. It starts with mutuality, not matrimony In many Bibles, Ephesians 5:22 begins a new paragraph under a heading like “Wives and Husbands.” But headings and verse numbers were added centuries later by editors. In the original Greek, verse 22 continues the sentence in verse 21: “Submitting to one another in the fear of Christ, wives to your husbands…” Paul doesn't start with holy matrimony. He starts with holy mutuality. Submission here is mutual — not one-sided, not domineering, not hierarchical. Then Paul does something quietly subversive. Household codes were common in the ancient world, but they spoke only to the man of the house; everyone else was talked about, never talked to. Paul addresses the wife before the husband, the child before the father, the slave before the master. He treats wives as disciples, children as responsible, slaves as moral agents — every person made in the image of God, with dignity and purpose. What each of us lays down Submission literally means “to arrange yourself under” — not forced obedience, but a willing posture chosen out of reverence for Christ. In a gospel community, everyone gives something up. The wife lays down self-rule. The husband lays down self-interest. The child lays down self-will. The father lays down self-assertion. The worker lays down self-pity. The boss lays down self-importance. This is easier said than done. Our default settings fight against it. The consumer mentality treats people as resources to use; the crusader mentality treats people as rivals to beat. Both view submission as net loss. What happens when you submit and they don't submit back? What if they take advantage of your sacrifice? What if they never change? The principle and the power The gospel answers with both a principle and a power. The principle: our mutual submission flows from our reverence for Christ, not our reaction to people. There's a drumbeat under every role in this passage — “as to the Lord,” “in the Lord,” “as you would Christ.” If our willingness to submit depends on the other person deserving it, we'll always find an excuse not to. One thing must be said plainly: if you are being abused, this passage is not God telling you to stay and endure it. Abuse is the opposite of everything Paul describes. The power: the main command in this whole passage isn't “submit” — it's “be filled by the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18–6:9 is one long grammatical flow, and the Greek makes the main verb unmistakable. Speaking, singing, giving thanks, submitting — these are what a Spirit-filled life looks like. Mutual submission isn't merely an ideal to aspire to. It's the fruit of a Spirit-filled life. Which means the invitation isn't to try harder. It's to surrender deeper. This kind of life isn't produced by stronger willpower; it's produced by God's presence. And it's not a one-time decision — it's a daily surrender. So here's the reflection I'm carrying into this week: where am I white-knuckling a relationship God is asking me to surrender instead? Maybe start there, with five honest words: “Fill me, Holy Spirit… again.”

Some passages of Scripture come with baggage. Ephesians 5:22–6:9 might carry more than any of them.Take a brief look at history and you'll see why this may be one of the most dangerous passages in the Bible. Husbands have twisted “wives, submit” into permission to dominate and control. Verses about children have been used to silence honest questions and excuse abusive parenting. Slaveholders quoted “slaves, obey your earthly masters” to defend the indefensible.And it's not just history. We all bring our own stories to this text. If you grew up in an unhealthy home, the word “submit” can put your nervous system on high alert. If “I love you” was followed by control or fear, it's hard to imagine these words describing something beautiful. And if you're not a Christian, this passage might be on your list of reasons why.Here's the idea that reframed everything for me: the danger is not in what Paul wrote, but in how it's read. Just as a hammer can build a home or demolish a window, God's Word brings life when it's rightly handled — and spreads great harm when it's wrongly wielded. Passages become dangerous when they're detached from the bigger gospel story.It starts with mutuality, not matrimonyIn many Bibles, Ephesians 5:22 begins a new paragraph under a heading like “Wives and Husbands.” But headings and verse numbers were added centuries later by editors. In the original Greek, verse 22 continues the sentence in verse 21: “Submitting to one another in the fear of Christ, wives to your husbands…”Paul doesn't start with holy matrimony. He starts with holy mutuality.Submission here is mutual — not one-sided, not domineering, not hierarchical.Then Paul does something quietly subversive. Household codes were common in the ancient world, but they spoke only to the man of the house; everyone else was talked about, never talked to. Paul addresses the wife before the husband, the child before the father, the slave before the master. He treats wives as disciples, children as responsible, slaves as moral agents — every person made in the image of God, with dignity and purpose.What each of us lays downSubmission literally means “to arrange yourself under” — not forced obedience, but a willing posture chosen out of reverence for Christ. In a gospel community, everyone gives something up. The wife lays down self-rule. The husband lays down self-interest. The child lays down self-will. The father lays down self-assertion. The worker lays down self-pity. The boss lays down self-importance.This is easier said than done. Our default settings fight against it. The consumer mentality treats people as resources to use; the crusader mentality treats people as rivals to beat. Both view submission as net loss. What happens when you submit and they don't submit back? What if they take advantage of your sacrifice? What if they never change?The principle and the powerThe gospel answers with both a principle and a power.The principle: our mutual submission flows from our reverence for Christ, not our reaction to people. There's a drumbeat under every role in this passage — “as to the Lord,” “in the Lord,” “as you would Christ.” If our willingness to submit depends on the other person deserving it, we'll always find an excuse not to.One thing must be said plainly: if you are being abused, this passage is not God telling you to stay and endure it. Abuse is the opposite of everything Paul describes.The power: the main command in this whole passage isn't “submit” — it's “be filled by the Spirit.” Ephesians 5:18–6:9 is one long grammatical flow, and the Greek makes the main verb unmistakable. Speaking, singing, giving thanks, submitting — these are what a Spirit-filled life looks like. Mutual submission isn't merely an ideal to aspire to. It's the fruit of a Spirit-filled life.Which means the invitation isn't to try harder. It's to surrender deeper. This kind of life isn't produced by stronger willpower; it's produced by God's presence. And it's not a one-time decision — it's a daily surrender.So here's the reflection I'm carrying into this week: where am I white-knuckling a relationship God is asking me to surrender instead? Maybe start there, with five honest words: “Fill me, Holy Spirit… again.”

Episode 181 - What do Dom/sub dynamics, Tantra, masculine and feminine polarity, role play, and surrender all have in common? More than you think.I sat down with Mathias Omotola, Tantra intimacy educator and founder of Mastering Tantra, for one of the deepest conversations I've had on the podcast. We explore power dynamics, conscious relationships, BDSM, intimacy, presence, healing, and why we're naturally drawn to certain desires without shame or judgment.If you've ever wondered why some people are drawn to dominance, submission, role play, or Tantra—or how these dynamics can create deeper trust, intimacy, and connection—this episode is for you.Here's what we cover:

Telling Stories ep. 833 J.S.Watts is a British poet and novelist who weaves the fantastical and the literary with other vibrant strands to create glowing, multi-faceted writing.  Her poetry, short stories and non-fiction appear in a wide variety of publications in Britain, the US and abroad and have been broadcast on BBC and Independent Radio. She has edited various magazines and anthologies and performed her poetry across England, Scotland and Wales, but not yet in Ireland (should anyone from Ireland be reading this). Along the way, she has won various awards and had honourable mentions in others, but nothing so outstanding that she wants to make a big thing out of it. J.S.'s three poetry collections, Cats and Other Myths, Years Ago You Coloured Me and Underword, are published by Lapwing Publications, as is her multi-award nominated SF poetry pamphlet, Songs of Steelyard Sue. Her poetry pamphlet, The Submerged Sea, was published by Dempsey & Windle. Her novels, A Darker Moon – dark fiction, Witchlight, Old Light and Elderlight – an urban fantasy trilogy, are published in the US and UK by Vagabondage Press.  For further details see her website: http://www.jswatts.co.uk J.S. also has a Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/J.S.Watts.page and is on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/j-s-watts.bsky.social   This story was published in the Lorelei Signal in July 2025   ---- Listen Elsewhere ---- YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TallTaleTV Website: http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- Story Submission ---- Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at http://www.TallTaleTV.com   ---- About Tall Tale TV ---- Hi there! My name is Chris Herron and I'm an audiobook narrator. In 2015, I suffered from poor Type 1 diabetes control which lead me to become legally blind for almost a year. The doctors didn't give me much hope, predicting an 80% chance that I would never see again. But I refused to give up and changed my lifestyle drastically. Through sheer willpower (and an amazing eye surgeon) I beat the odds and regained my vision. During that difficult time, I couldn't read or write, which was devastating as they had always been a source of comfort for me since childhood. However, my wife took me to the local library where she read out the titles of audiobooks to me. I selected some of my favorite books, such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter, and more, and the audiobooks brought these stories to life in a way I had never experienced before. They helped me through the darkest period of my life and I fell in love with audiobooks. Once I regained my vision, I decided to pursue a career as an audiobook narrator instead of a writer. That's why I created Tall Tale TV, to support aspiring authors in the writing communities that I had grown to love before my ordeal. My goal was to help them promote their work by providing a promotional audio short story that showcases their writing skills to readers. They say the strongest form of advertising is word of mouth, so I offer a platform for readers to share these videos and help spread the word about these talented writers. Please consider sharing these stories with your friends and family to support these amazing authors. Thank you!   ---- legal ---- All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. All images used on Tall Tale TV are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com , https://www.canstockphoto.com/ or created using AI. Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords  

Mike Zakarian sits down with Nathaniel Wright fresh off elimination. Nathaniel breaks down his submission origin story, how he found his footing on camera, and what he learned from Duo Week. He weighs in on the PPR Tyler comeback and Toxic Tower politics, gives an honest critique of Debate Week, and closes with his acting and improv background.Follow Mike Zakarian over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @NBABIT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to About The Touts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.” (Ephesians 5:21) Normally in today’s world we are told to strive for the top. The desire to be number one overshadows the ... More...

Professor Carlos Reyes (Splendid Savage) on Jiu-Jitsu, Humility, Self-Defense, and Life Change   Host Pete Deeley welcomes Professor Carlos Reyes ("Splendid Savage") to The Jiu-Jitsu Mindset, promotes the My Jiu-Jitsu Journey social app and Submission coffee, and discusses how jiu-jitsu redirected Reyes' life away from trouble associated with his band years, alongside faith. Reyes describes being drawn in through punishing early experiences, including being repeatedly submitted by a much smaller blue belt, which taught humility and openness to learning. He recounts a DUI and time in jail that prompted a commitment to jiu-jitsu, and how competition can inoculate practitioners against stress, though it should not be forced. Reyes contrasts sport-focused training with self-defense principles, emphasizing "DNA" concepts like base, connection, leverage, and weight distribution. He shares a student's transformation—losing 70 pounds and gaining confidence—illustrating jiu-jitsu's off-mat impact, and closes with where to find him online.   00:00 Welcome and Announcements 01:42 Life Without Jiu Jitsu 04:31 First Roll Reality Check 06:58 Humility and Honest Growth 12:13 Jail Wake Up Call 15:37 Habits and Incremental Change 17:30 Why Compete at All 20:27 Competition as Stress Training 26:16 Most Memorable Rolls 29:10 Self Defense Awakening 30:40 Sport Gym Shark Tank 31:53 Choosing the Right Gym 37:36 Principles Over Moves 39:48 Embracing Failure and Time 43:47 Student Transformation Story 49:26 Virtuous Cycles and Lifestyle 51:21 Splendid Savage Identity 52:44 Wrap Up and Where to Find

Marriage is one of God's most profound gifts, and it comes with a design that is both countercultural and deeply freeing when embraced with the help of the Holy Spirit. The picture offered in this episode is a marriage viewed as 51/49: equal in value, distinct in role. The husband carries an extra measure of responsibility before God as the leader and protector of the home, and the wife is invited to fulfill her own God-ordained role with joy, excellence, and a spirit of respect. This is not a diminishment of the wife's voice or contribution. It is God's order for the family, and walking within it is where His peace is found. For wives whose husbands are not yet the spiritual leaders of their homes, this can feel especially difficult. How do you submit with a glad heart when your husband is not carrying his spiritual weight? Peter addresses this directly in 1 Peter 3:1-2, reminding wives that a husband who is disobedient to the Word can be won over not by nagging or lecturing, but by the quiet, consistent witness of a wife's chaste and respectful behavior. That kind of influence requires something we cannot manufacture on our own. It requires the grace of the Holy Spirit working in and through us, humbling us daily, and giving us a heart to serve even when it is hard. God sees your marriage, He values your covenant, and He is at work in both of your hearts. Bible Verse "In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior."— 1 Peter 3:1-2, NASB Ponder Today Equal in value, distinct in role. God did not design men and women to be interchangeable in their family roles. Embracing the role He has specifically designed for you as a wife is not a burden — it is a gift that leads to peace rather than chaos. A godly wife's greatest influence is often not her words. Peter's counsel is striking: a husband disobedient to the Word can be won over by observing his wife's respectful and chaste behavior. The witness of a life lived well speaks more powerfully than nagging ever could. Submission is not possible without the Holy Spirit's help. Walking in the role God has designed for you, especially when your husband falls short, requires grace you cannot generate on your own. Ask for it daily and expect God to provide it. God sees the dynamic in your home and He is at work in it. Whether your husband is a strong spiritual leader or still far from faith, your marriage covenant matters deeply to God. He wants to work in both of your hearts to reflect His ways. Fulfilling your role with joy and excellence is one of the most loving things you can do for your husband and family. When a wife prays for, encourages, and respects her husband — even in his imperfection — she lightens a burden he carries before God and reflects the grace of Christ in her home. A Prayer for You Today Father God, thank You for the gift of marriage. It is not always easy, but please help me see it as the gift it truly is. Help me hold my tongue when I am frustrated and learn to walk in a respectful manner toward my husband. I ask that You bless him as he seeks to support and provide for our family, and move in his heart to hunger after Your Word as he learns to lead. If he does not yet know You or love You, convict his heart to see his great need of the Savior and draw him to the cross. Thank You for my husband and for the order You have placed in the family. I pray Your peace would be our foundation. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a fresh desire to love and serve your husband the way God intended, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to strengthen your faith and your most important relationships every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.