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Die Menschen, die wohl am meisten KI beruflich nutzen sind Developerinnen. Aber heutzutage muss man längst keine Expertin mehr sein, um mit KI-Unterstützung schnell eine eigene App oder einen Webshop zu erstellen – das verspricht zumindest „Vibecoding“. Eine Recherche der IT-Expertin Eva Wolfangel zeigt jedoch, dass dabei oft ungesicherte Datenbanken entstehen. Im c't-Podcast They Talk Tech erklärte Eva ihrer Kollegin Svea Eckert, dass sie Kundendaten, Produktionspläne oder auch Bewerbungsunterlagen offen zugänglich im Netz gefunden hat. Dabei sind nicht “nur” kleine StartUps betroffen, sondern auch große Unternehmen und Institutionen, bei denen offenbar gern gevibe-coded wird. Darum übergebe ich heute das Ruder an Eva und Svea und They Talk Tech. === Anzeige / Sponsorenhinweis === Dieser Podcast wird von einem Sponsor unterstützt. Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier. https://wonderl.ink/%40heise-podcasts === Anzeige / Sponsorenhinweis Ende === Heise+ Abonnent werden: https://www.heiseplus.de/audio Artikel zur Podcastfolge: https://heise.de/-11298728 https://www.heise.de/thema/KI-Update https://pro.heise.de/ki/ https://www.heise.de/newsletter/anmeldung.html?id=ki-update https://www.heise.de/thema/Kuenstliche-Intelligenz https://the-decoder.de/ https://www.ct.de/ki https://frauen-technik.podigee.io/81

In this season finale of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea reflect on the close of both the podcast season and Autumn Ridge's long journey through 1 Corinthians. The conversation centers on 1 Corinthians 16 and Rick's message about how churches relate to leaders—not as a grievance or self-serving topic, but as a willingness to talk honestly about what the text actually says. Rick revisits four unhealthy mindsets that can shape how people respond to leaders: strongman Christianity, scoreboard Christianity, pep rally Christianity, and consumerism Christianity. He explains how these mindsets often grow out of fear, insecurity, tribalism, comparison, or the subtle desire to place ourselves at the center.A significant part of the episode focuses on the difference between looking to strong leaders for certainty and learning to trust Jesus with our circumstances. Rick and Svea also spend time unpacking consumerism in the church, especially how easy it is to recognize in others and how difficult it can be to see in ourselves.The conversation then turns toward practical ways to return to a grounded identity in Christ: being honest with ourselves, naming what is true out loud, bringing it to Jesus in prayer, and walking honestly with trusted people who love us and love Jesus.Rick and Svea also touch on submission, leadership, and trust—especially what it means to follow leaders in a broken world while keeping our ultimate allegiance to Jesus.The episode closes with a look ahead. Church Is Messy will take a short summer break and return in August alongside a new series called The End?, which will explore end times questions, where history is headed from a biblical perspective, and what Christians can expect about heaven.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 — Intro01:37 — Why Rick Chose to Preach on 1 Corinthians 1607:50 — The Four Dysfunctional Mindsets (Recap) 10:01 — Which Mindsets Are Most Dangerous Today15:58 — Deep Dive: Consumerism Christianity21:41 — Consumerism in Marriage & Relationships23:28 — The Antidotes: Grounding Identity in Christ27:37 — Submission to Leaders (Healthy & Unhealthy34:36 — Upcoming Break & Preview of Next Series

I denne spesialepisoden får Patrick og Lars selskap av Knut Espen Svegaarden, bedre kjent som Svea. Svea har flere tiår bak seg i VG-sporten, og han har opp gjennom årene vært tettere på Tommy enn de fleste andre sportsjournalister. Han tar lytterne med på en historie om et unikt idrettstalent, fantastiske prestasjoner for klubb- og landslag, og en ekstrem lojalitet til Lillestrøm Sportsklubb. Dette er historien om Tom Lund - fortalt fra perspektivet til en av Norges fremste sportsjournalister.Podkasten produseres av Mottaket Media.

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea reflect on Svea's recent message from Psalm 58—one of the imprecatory psalms, where God's people cry out for divine justice against evil and oppression.They talk about why passages like this can feel uncomfortable, violent, or hard to reconcile with Jesus' command to love our enemies. Svea shares how studying Psalm 58 helped her recover a deeper appreciation for parts of Scripture many people tend to skip over. Rather than seeing these psalms as permission to seek revenge, Rick and Svea explore how they teach us to bring even our darkest, most honest thoughts and emotions to God.The conversation also touches on the difference between honesty and endorsement. The psalms give language for pain, anger, fear, and longing for justice—not so we can nurture revenge, but so we can surrender those desires to God. Rick and Svea discuss how Jesus fulfills these psalms through the cross, where mercy and justice meet, and how followers of Jesus are called to pursue what is right without taking vengeance into their own hands.Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to read difficult parts of the Bible with curiosity, humility, and trust—looking for Jesus even in passages that feel prickly, dark, or unsettling. Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 — Intro01:58 — Backstory: How Svea Chose This Psalm05:29 — How to Read Difficult / "Prickly" Passages of Scripture13:49 — Honesty With God & the Value of Dark Psalms23:19 — Listener Question: How Are Imprecatory Psalms Fulfilled in Jesus?27:02 — Peter's Story Arc as a Picture of Transformation

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea continue the 1 Corinthians series by unpacking Paul's teaching on idolatry, allegiance, wisdom, and life with people who do not share our faith.The conversation begins with a look at how modern idolatry often shows up less through statues and temples and more through the things we rely on for security, significance, and satisfaction. Rick and Svea discuss what it means to give Jesus our full allegiance—not as an accessory we reach for when life gets hard, but as Lord over every part of life.They also explore Paul's practical instructions about eating food sacrificed to idols and what those instructions teach us today. Rather than living in fear of guilt by association, followers of Jesus are called to love people well, remain clear about their allegiance to Christ, and pursue wisdom in messy relational situations.Along the way, Rick and Svea talk about learning from the lives of others, the importance of wise counsel, the difference between avoiding compromise and avoiding people, and how Jesus was never afraid to be present with people others misunderstood or rejected.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 — Intro01:37 — Overview of the sermon's two parts04:07 — Learning from others' experiences (Paul's use of Israel's stories)08:01 — "Imitate me as I imitate Christ"09:57 — Total allegiance to Jesus vs. treating Him as an accessory11:43 — Modern idolatry: security, significance, and satisfaction14:32 — Meat sacrificed to idols — navigating the flowchart17:34 — Relational application: being with people in messy situations19:18 — "Avoid the appearance of evil" — does it apply here?22:39 — Guilt by association — Jesus as the model25:06 — A real-world question about what to do when a friend of another faith prays before a meal

Rick and Svea reflect on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9 about running “in such a way as to get the prize,” exploring what it means to live with courage, focus, and love. They talk about how sharing faith doesn't have to be driven by pressure, guilt, or argument, but can flow naturally from love for people and a desire to share what Jesus has done in our lives.Through stories about hunting, cross-cultural mission, ordinary acts of kindness, and the impact of kids ministry, they reframe “witness” as something deeply relational: noticing people, honoring them, moving at their pace, and sharing what we've experienced. They also offer a practical path forward: pray for someone by name, prepare by growing in confidence and skill, and participate with your church family in ways that help others see the love of God. Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 – Intro03:17 – Self-awareness, introspection, and knowing your mission04:21 – Developing habits of courage and dealing with fatigue06:51 – Harvard study on love and human flourishing08:52 – Evangelism through invitation & relationship (1 Corinthians 9)13:13 – Overcoming anxiety and guilt around evangelism16:00 – What it means to be a "witness"18:14 – Story of Pastor Matthew Matai22:22 – Practical everyday evangelism — "there you are" vs. "here I am"24:17 – Pray, Prepare, Participate framework28:42 – Serving in kids ministry as a form of witness30:17 – Closing — "God's love often has human fingerprints"

Rick and Svea talk about modern-day idolatry—not necessarily bowing before statues, but looking to accomplishments, relationships, finances, status, or other good things to tell us we are enough. They reflect on the freedom that comes from knowing our deepest identity and security are found in Christ, not in what we achieve or what others think of us.The episode also explores Paul's words that “knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.” Knowledge matters, but Christian maturity is not measured by how much we know. It is measured by how we love—how we love Jesus and how we love others in the way we have been loved by him.Rick and Svea then discuss what it means to lay aside our rights for the good of someone else. That kind of self-limiting love is not people-pleasing, manipulation, or being a doormat. It is a voluntary choice to seek another person's good, especially when someone is vulnerable or newer in their faith. As Rick puts it, the goal is not to live to please people, but to live to love them.The conversation closes by returning to the foundation underneath it all: when the Lord is our shepherd, we lack nothing. Because our worth and security come from Christ, we are free to love others from a place of abundance rather than fear.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:04 Visiting Another Church03:57 Sermon Recap: Food Sacrificed to Idols (1 Corinthians 8)04:52 Modern Idolatry09:29 The Lord Is My Shepherd / I Lack Nothing (Psalm 23)11:42 Knowledge vs. Love16:39 Setting Aside Rights for Others20:00 Alcohol as a Case Study22:34 People-Pleasing vs. Truly Loving People27:16 Wrapping Up: Loving from Abundance

Durango, Accra, China och Svea är fast på planeten Mars. Deras raket är trasig och syret räcker inte så länge som det är tänkt. Del 5 av 5. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Kan Sydney på något sätt hjälpa sina kompisar?Hör femte och sista delen av den spännande rymdserien "Resan till Mars".Om serienResan till Mars är en spännande serie i fem delar för alla som gillar rymden och drömmer om att åka till andra planeter.Serien passar för ca 5-9 år.MedverkandeIdé och manus: Lova Eriksson och Roger DackegårdBerättare: Lova ErikssonRegi: Roger DackegårdLjudmix: Roger DackegårdSkådespelare: Rita Liljegren Victorin, John Österlund, Anna Åkerlund, Erik Roll, Lova Eriksson, Lova ErikssonIllustratör: Emily RyanProducent: Roger Dackegård, filtExekutiv producent: Dinah Ahl, Barnradion

Det ser mörkt ut för de fyra astronauterna i rymdraketen. Hur de än gör så dras deras farkost allt närmre ett svart hål i rymden. Del3 av 5. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Om något hamnar inuti ett svart hål, så kan det aldrig mer komma ut. Durango, Accra, China och Svea vet faktiskt inte hur de ska lösa den här situationen.Om serienResan till Mars är en spännande serie i fem delar för alla som gillar rymden och drömmer om att åka till andra planeter.Serien passar för ca 5-9 år.MedverkandeIdé och manus: Lova Eriksson och Roger DackegårdBerättare: Lova ErikssonRegi: Roger DackegårdLjudmix: Roger DackegårdSkådespelare: Rita Liljegren Victorin, John Österlund, Anna Åkerlund, Erik Roll, Lova Eriksson, Lova ErikssonIllustratör: Emily RyanProducent: Roger Dackegård, filtExekutiv producent: Dinah Ahl, Barnradion

Rymdraketen med Durango, Accra, China och Svea har börjat sin resa mot planeten Mars. Allt går bra, men plötsligt kommer ett meteoritregn! Del 2 av 5. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Hur ska de fyra astronauterna klara sig ur det här?Om serienResan till Mars är en spännande serie i fem delar för alla som gillar rymden och drömmer om att åka till andra planeter.Serien passar för ca 5-9 år.MedverkandeIdé och manus: Lova Eriksson och Roger DackegårdBerättare: Lova ErikssonRegi: Roger DackegårdLjudmix: Roger DackegårdSkådespelare: Rita Liljegren Victorin, John Österlund, Anna Åkerlund, Erik Roll, Lova Eriksson, Lova ErikssonIllustratör: Emily RyanProducent: Roger Dackegård, filtExekutiv producent: Dinah Ahl, Barnradion

Rymdskolan i Kiruna ska skjuta upp en raket till planeten Mars. Sydney och Svea är bästisar, och båda hoppas att de får komma med! Del 1 av 5. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Det finns bara plats för fyra av skolans elever i raketen och rektorn har samlat alla barnen för att berätta vilka fyra elever som ska få följa med på den spännande resan ut i rymden. Nervöst!Om serienResan till Mars är en spännande serie i fem delar för alla som gillar rymden och drömmer om att åka till andra planeter.Serien passar för ca 5-9 år.MedverkandeIdé och manus: Lova Eriksson och Roger DackegårdBerättare: Lova ErikssonRegi: Roger DackegårdLjudmix: Roger DackegårdSkådespelare: Rita Liljegren Victorin, John Österlund, Anna Åkerlund, Erik Roll, Lova Eriksson, Lova ErikssonIllustratör: Emily RyanProducent: Roger Dackegård, filtExekutiv producent: Dinah Ahl, Barnradion

Fra 1900 til 1940 utviklet Svalbard seg fra et arktisk fangst- og ekspedisjonsområde til et internasjonalt gruvesamfunn. Kullforekomstene gjorde øygruppen økonomisk interessant, og både norske, britiske, amerikanske, svenske og russiske selskaper etablerte virksomhet der.I 1920 ble Svalbardtraktaten undertegnet. Den ga Norge suverenitet over øygruppen, men sikret samtidig borgere og selskaper fra andre traktatland rett til næringsvirksomhet. I 1925 trådte traktaten i kraft, og Svalbard ble formelt en del av Kongeriket Norge.Mellomkrigstiden var preget av gruvedrift, særlig i Longyearbyen, Barentsburg, Grumant, Svea og Ny-Ålesund. Samfunnene var små, isolerte og sterkt knyttet til arbeidsplassene. Livet var hardt, med lange vintre, farlig arbeid og stor avstand til fastlandet.Da Norge ble okkupert i 1940, sto Svalbard i en særstilling. Øygruppen var norsk, men lå langt fra fastlandet og hadde både norske og sovjetiske interesser. Dette gjorde Svalbard strategisk viktig da krigen etter hvert også nådde Arktis.Med Haakon Kvaale fra Svalbard Museum og programleder Jitse Buitink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Svea sits down with Pastor Caleb Smith to unpack a challenging passage from 1 Corinthians dealing with slavery, singleness, marriage, and what it means to find true security in Christ. Caleb reflects on the importance of reading Scripture in its original context, helping listeners understand the complexities of first-century slavery and Paul's deeper message about resisting the temptation to build our identity and security on status, relationships, or life circumstances instead of Jesus. The conversation also becomes deeply personal as Caleb shares about the ongoing health challenges he's been navigating over the past several months and how those struggles have forced him to wrestle with what it looks like to trust Jesus when life feels uncertain. Together, Caleb and Svea explore how following Jesus doesn't mean using faith as an excuse for impulsive life changes, but learning to remain grounded in Christ's presence and faithfulness no matter what season of life we're walking through.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 — Intro02:00 — Update on Caleb's health 05:18 — Approaching the passage (1 Corinthians 7) — slavery and singleness07:25 — First-century slavery vs. American slavery11:34 — How some have used Jesus/marriage/family as an institution of bias or oppression13:00 — The church's neglect of single people14:37 — Paul's core point: don't use Jesus as an excuse to change your circumstances 19:12 — Don't seek security in human institutions21:30 — Svea's personal story — her first husband's cancer death23:39 — Paul's authority and approach in 1 Corinthians 7:25–4025:00 — Caleb's personal application — finding security in Jesus through health challenges

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea continue their walk through 1 Corinthians by tackling a topic that's often misunderstood: sexuality in marriage.They name two common extremes: treating sex as a tool for control or treating it as something spiritually suspect. Instead, they point to a better vision, seeing it as a good gift meant to be expressed within a marriage marked by trust, humility, and covenant love.The conversation keeps coming back to this idea: marriage isn't about getting what you want, it's about seeking the good of the other. That kind of love doesn't come naturally; it takes intentional trust, owning your part when things are off, and choosing humility even when it's hard.They also get practical, offering wisdom for real-life marriages—especially when things feel strained. From setting healthy communication rhythms to pursuing counseling without shame, the goal isn't perfection, but movement toward healing and wholeness.Ultimately, this episode reframes love in a powerful way: we don't pursue this kind of relationship because it always “works,” but because it's good and because it reflects the kind of people we're becoming in Christ.RESOURCES:Message manuscript and outline: https://autumnridge.church/message-notes-church-in-the-wild-wk16-married-life/Message video: https://autumnridge.church/video/church-in-the-wild-wk-16-married-life/Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro03:24 Weaponizing vs. Spiritualizing Sexuality in Marriage05:23 Covenant vs. Conquest: A Vision for Marriage10:38 Trust, Humility & Owning Your "Piece of the Pie"15:19 The Importance of Professional Counseling16:48 Practical Advice for Marriages in Difficulty19:15 Shared Mission, Adventure & Fun in Marriage20:59 Healing from Trauma & Abuse22:22 "We Don't Do This Because It Works — We Do It Because It's Good"25:30 Spiritual Headship & Ephesians 5

Episode Summary:In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea return to 1 Corinthians—specifically chapter 6—to tackle the complex and often uncomfortable topic of sexuality. They explore how the Corinthian church was shaped by its culture, where distorted views of the body and sex were normalized, and connect that to how modern culture similarly “disciples” us today.The conversation highlights a biblical vision of sexuality as something good, sacred, and deeply connected to our spiritual lives—not separate from them. Rick and Svea clarify that while the Bible may not function like a rulebook, it consistently points to God's design: faithful, lifelong covenant between one man and one woman in the covenant of marriage, while honestly portraying the brokenness that deviates from it.They also emphasize that people's views of sexuality are often shaped by early experiences they didn't choose, but through Jesus, there is always an opportunity to move forward without shame and pursue a better way. The episode underscores that our bodies matter—that we are “temples of the Holy Spirit”—and that how we live physically reflects our faith.Ultimately, the discussion calls listeners to be aware of the cultural “algorithms” shaping them, to take formation seriously, and to embrace a higher, more holistic vision of sexuality and the body—one rooted in grace, intentionality, and following Jesus. Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 - Intro01:17 - Easter Sunday reading of 1 Corinthians 1502:26 - Sexuality in the Corinthian church / prostitution as cultural norm04:32 - Greek philosophy: the body as disposable06:19 - How the Bible addresses sexuality (descriptive vs. prescriptive)07:49 - Polygamy in the Old Testament09:14 - God's original design for sexuality (Genesis ideal)10:53 - God's positive view of sex (Proverbs 5, Song of Solomon)14:08 - How we're introduced to sex shapes how we define it14:47 - Sexuality class icebreaker story (doctorate program)17:49 - Sexual "algorithm" — cultural formation & overcoming shame19:03 - Church's stance on cohabitation / following Jesus in sexuality20:57 - The body as temple of the Holy Spirit25:24 - Sexual habits in singleness and their impact on marriage27:09 - Honoring God with all physical habits (drink, rest, Sabbath)29:29 - Wrap-up & preview of next week (marriage)

Have you looked at maps of Okaloosa County from the 1900s? Some of the towns and cities like Crestview, Mary Esther, Destin are on there but what about the towns that we never see on current maps, like Fisher, Deerland, Otahite, Newell, Oak Grove, Pineway and even a town called Brick. Today's episode is about one town near Laurel Hill. It's spelled SVEA. We will get into the founding of this town and of course how to pronounce the name of this town.

Svea lebt mit Anfang zwanzig für einige Jahre als Buddhistische Nonne in England. Doch sie legt ihre Nonnenroben wieder ab und wendet sich dem weltlichen Leben zu. Sie lernt ihren Partner Gabriel kennen und wird recht schnell überraschender Weise schwanger. Für die Geburt plant sie in ein Geburtshaus zu gehen, aber es kommt alles anders und sie gebärt ihre Tochter ungeplant alleine auf dem Waldboden auf dem Weg zum Auto. Mehr zu Svea und ihrer Arbeit findest du hier. *** Melde dich hier zum Geburtsgeschichten Newsletter an. Zur Schwangerschaftsyoga Online Videothek geht es hier entlang. Das Webinar zum Thema Kaiserschnittnarben & Narbengewebe gibt es hier. Hier kannst du eine Google Review für den Podcast schreiben und damit dazu beitragen, dass mehr Frauen authentische Geburtsgeschichten hören können. Unterstütze den Podcast finanziell auf buymeacoffee.com/geburt. Zum MutterKultur Substack geht es hier entlang. Den Geburtsgeschichten Instagram Kanal findest du hier. Folge direkt herunterladen

Rick and Svea unpack a challenging (“rugged”) passage from 1 Corinthians 14, focusing on orderly worship, spiritual gifts (like speaking in tongues), and a difficult line about women in the church. Rather than avoiding tension, they model how to engage it—encouraging listeners to interpret unclear passages through what's clear, use context, and patiently wrestle toward understanding. The conversation moves beyond the text into formation: following Jesus means honesty, not performance. They challenge “performative spirituality”—using religious language or practices to impress rather than connect—and call the church to authenticity, humility, and clarity, especially for the sake of those still exploring faith.Ultimately, the episode centers on being a church that is clear, welcoming, and distraction-free in its worship—where everything we do helps people see Jesus, not us.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 - Intro01:25 - 1 Corinthians 14: Orderly Worship & Speaking in Tongues 02:29 - How to Interpret Difficult Passages06:10 - Emotional Honesty When Reading the Bible07:25 - Rick's Personal Bible Study Method10:09 - Vulnerability & Authenticity in Church Community13:47 - Performative Spirituality17:47 - Personal Experiences with Charismatic Worship19:47 - Order vs. Freedom in Worship23:03 - Sermon Prep: Manuscript vs. Extemporaneous Preaching25:02 - Clarity, Jesus, and the Purpose of Scripture30:38 - Being a Good Ambassador at Easter

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea revisit 1 Corinthians 13 following Svea's weekend sermon—looking beyond its reputation as a wedding passage to what Paul was actually addressing in a deeply dysfunctional church. What emerges is a clear picture of spiritual maturity shaped by love.Svea shares how her understanding of the passage grew as she studied it, alongside a six-stage framework of spiritual growth—discovering, learning, doing, contemplating, becoming, and loving—and the experience many encounter as “the wall,” where faith can feel uncertain or stalled. Rather than signaling failure, this season may be an invitation to deeper, more lasting transformation.The conversation also names a tension many feel: much of church culture emphasizes learning and doing, while the deeper, more inward work of formation often goes unexplored. Through practical examples like patience, Rick and Svea show the movement from something we try to practice to something that becomes part of who we are as we follow Jesus. Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 — Intro01:07 — Introducing the sermon on 1 Corinthians 13.01:14 — Svea's initial reaction to preaching the Love Chapter.02:36 — The true context of 1 Cor. 13: love as a recipe for a dysfunctional church, not a wedding poem.06:11 — What was left on the cutting room floor (tongues, knowledge ceasing, preview of Rick's next sermon).08:10 — Paul's character: the tension between his perceived harshness and writing the most beautiful words about love.10:41 — The opening sermon illustration: love that is imperfect but genuine vs. flawless but loveless.12:53 — Introduction to the Spiritual Growth Framework.12:57 — Stages 1–3: Discovering, Learning, and Doing.17:41 — The Wall: what it is, what causes it, and why it's not a punishment.23:41 — Stage 4: Contemplating (and why the church has an allergy to it).25:16 — Stage 5: Becoming (motivation shifting from obligation to identity).27:30 — Stage 6: Loving (virtue becoming instinctive, not intentional).29:56 — Practical walkthrough of all six stages using patience as the example.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Spring Surprises: Discovering Friendship at Vasamuseet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-03-23-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var påsk i Stockholm, och Vasamuseet levde upp med besökare som var lika ivriga att se det ståtliga skeppet.En: It was Easter in Stockholm, and the Vasamuseet buzzed with visitors eager to see the magnificent ship.Sv: Det skira vårvädret spred en härlig doft av blommor utanför museets väggar, och ljuset från vårsolen strömmade in genom de stora fönstren.En: The delicate spring weather spread a lovely scent of flowers outside the museum's walls, and the light from the spring sun streamed in through the large windows.Sv: Lina var där för att samla den sista informationen till sin forskning om skeppets historia.En: Lina was there to gather the last bit of information for her research on the ship's history.Sv: Hon var konsthistoriker och hade ett stort intresse för maritim historia.En: She was an art historian with a great interest in maritime history.Sv: Men hon gömde en rädsla inom sig.En: But she harbored a fear within her.Sv: Tänk om hon inte skulle hinna färdigt?En: What if she wouldn't finish in time?Sv: Hennes vän och kollega, Erik, följde henne runt på museet.En: Her friend and colleague, Erik, accompanied her around the museum.Sv: Han älskade även han historien och kände något speciellt för Lina, något som han inte riktigt vågat avslöja.En: He also loved history and felt something special for Lina, something he hadn't quite dared to reveal.Sv: Tillsammans med dem var Svea, en entusiastisk guide med stora drömmar om att bli kurator.En: Joining them was Svea, an enthusiastic guide with big dreams of becoming a curator.Sv: Mitt i deras rundvandring, medan Lina antecknade noggrant, snubblade hon och vred om foten.En: In the middle of their tour, while Lina was taking notes diligently, she stumbled and twisted her ankle.Sv: Hon kände genast den skarpa smärtan.En: She immediately felt the sharp pain.Sv: Hennes tanke var bara en: "Hur ska jag kunna avsluta min forskning med denna skada?"En: Her only thought was: "How will I be able to finish my research with this injury?"Sv: Erik såg på henne med oro.En: Erik looked at her with concern.Sv: "Lina, du ser inte ut att må bra.En: "Lina, you don't look well.Sv: Behöver du hjälp?"En: Do you need help?"Sv: frågade han försiktigt.En: he asked cautiously.Sv: Lina bet sig i läppen och kämpade med beslutet.En: Lina bit her lip and wrestled with the decision.Sv: Det var så mycket kvar att göra, så lite tid, men smärtan i ankeln gjorde sig konstant påmind.En: There was so much left to do, so little time, but the pain in her ankle was a constant reminder.Sv: Till slut bestämde hon sig för att be om hjälp.En: In the end, she decided to ask for help.Sv: "Erik, Svea," sa hon med en suck, "jag kan inte göra det här ensam.En: "Erik, Svea," she said with a sigh, "I can't do this alone.Sv: Kan ni hjälpa mig med att samla in den sista informationen?"En: Can you help me gather the final information?"Sv: Både Erik och Svea nickade bestämt.En: Both Erik and Svea nodded resolutely.Sv: De satte genast igång att skriva ner anteckningar och fotografera olika delar av skeppet, medan Lina vilade sin fot så gott det gick på en av bänkarna i museet.En: They immediately began writing down notes and photographing different parts of the ship, while Lina rested her foot as best she could on one of the museum's benches.Sv: När museet snart skulle stänga, hade de tillsammans fått ihop det material Lina behövde.En: As the museum was about to close, they had gathered the material Lina needed.Sv: Erik och Svea log, och när Lina tittade upp på dem, kände hon sig oerhört tacksam.En: Erik and Svea smiled, and when Lina looked up at them, she felt immensely grateful.Sv: På väg ut från museet, lutade hon sig på Eriks arm.En: On the way out of the museum, she leaned on Erik's arm.Sv: Hon insåg att hon inte behövde känna sig stark ensam.En: She realized that she didn't need to feel strong alone.Sv: Det var okej att be om hjälp.En: It was okay to ask for help.Sv: Med vårens värme i ryggen och solskenet som lekte över vattnet, visste Lina att hon lärt sig något viktigt den dagen.En: With the warmth of spring at her back and the sunshine playing over the water, Lina knew she had learned something important that day.Sv: Forskningen hade inte bara fått ett lyckligt slut, hon hade också funnit en närmare vänskap med Erik och Svea.En: The research had not only come to a happy conclusion, but she had also found a closer friendship with Erik and Svea.Sv: Och någonstans inombords, kände Lina sig lättad.En: And somewhere inside, Lina felt relieved.Sv: Hon log lite hemlighetsfullt för sig själv.En: She smiled a little secretively to herself.Sv: Ibland kommer oväntad hjälp när man minst anar det, och överraskar genom att ge mer än bara svar på frågor om ett gammalt skepp.En: Sometimes unexpected help comes when you least expect it, and surprises by giving more than just answers to questions about an old ship. Vocabulary Words:Easter: påskbuzzed: levde uppmagnificent: ståtligadelicate: skirascent: doftspread: spredstreamed: strömmadegather: samlaresearch: forskningmaritime: maritimharbored: gömdereveal: avslöjaenthusiastic: entusiastiskcurator: kuratortour: rundvandringdiligently: noggrantstumbled: snubbladetwisted: vred omsharp: skarpaankle: ankelncautiously: försiktigtwrestled: kämpadereminder: påmindrequest: beresolutely: bestämtphotographing: fotograferamaterial: materialleaned: lutadesunshine: solskenetrelieved: lättad

This episode of "Church Is Messy" unpacks the sermon Rick preached on 1 Corinthians 12 and the topic of spiritual gifts. Rick opened that message with a reflection on mortality — the "dash" between a person's birth and death date — prompting a lively discussion about whether they'd want to know their end date in advance (both say yes, though they acknowledge they're in the minority). This leads into the central theme: how an awareness of limited time should motivate intentional use of the gifts God has given each person.Rick and Svea explore several facets of spiritual gifting: how to discover your gifts (through prayer, availability, and asking others for feedback), the pitfalls of spiritual gift surveys (which can cause people to feel exempt from responsibilities they score low in, like hospitality or evangelism), and the importance of leaning into strengths rather than fixating on weaknesses. Rick shares his own conviction that teaching God's word is his irreplaceable calling, while also emphasizing that all spiritual gifts — from encouragement to listening to generosity — can be exercised anywhere, not just in formal ministry roles.The episode closes on a devotional note, with both hosts reflecting that a life oriented outward toward others — living as a "there you are" person rather than a "here I am" person — is not only God's design but also the source of the deepest joy. Svea teases the upcoming weekend's message (her turn to preach), which will continue into 1 Corinthians 13 on love as the ultimate motivation for using one's gifts.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 — Intro03:44 — Recap of the Sermon on 1 Corinthians 12 / Spiritual Gifts04:41 — Would You Want to Know Your End Date?09:10 — Rick's Personal Calling and Use of His Gifts11:04 — Every Believer Is Gifted14:04 — Barriers to Using Your Gifts18:03 — The Downside of Spiritual Gift Surveys26:38 — Living Out Your Dash with Intentionality31:24 — Preview of the Upcoming Weekend

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea explore the second half of 1 Corinthians 11, where Paul sharply rebukes the Corinthian church for their divisive behavior during communion. Paul's warning reveals how seriously God takes unity within the church.Rick explains that unity is not just a goal for Christians—it reflects God's very nature as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The problem in Corinth wasn't personal sin before communion, but pretending to be unified while practicing division, as wealthier believers feasted while the poor went hungry.Rick and Svea discuss what true unity looks like in practice: moving beyond tolerance to actively honoring and welcoming people across differences in age, background, culture, and life stage. They remind listeners that biblical unity in diversity is not a cultural trend but an ancient foundation of the church.The episode closes with a picture of this unity in action through multigenerational faith communities learning from one another around the same table.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 - Intro02:32 - Introduction to 1 Corinthians 11 Passage03:39 - God's Discipline and Importance of Unity04:37 - The Trinity and Unity07:01 - A Thought Experiment08:40 - Divine Discipline vs. Condemnation09:42 - Better Not to Meet - A Church Out of Whack10:20 - Taking Communion in an Unworthy Manner12:33 - Communion as a Meal in Small Groups13:32 - Clarifying Unity in Christ vs. Loving All People15:42 - The Tolerate, Celebrate, Elevate Progression16:30 - Philippians 2 - The Mind of Christ18:11 - Practical Application in Church Life20:32 - Idealized Small Group Expectations21:07 - Loneliness Epidemic22:51 - Cultural Shift on Unity and Diversity26:54 - Christian Foundation for Unity28:12 - Beauty and Goodness of Unity30:38 - Preview of Next Week

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea tackle one of the most notoriously difficult passages in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 11, which discusses head coverings and gender roles. The conversation centers on how people tend to retreat into fundamentalism—grasping at simplistic, dogmatic answers—when facing uncertainty or complex biblical texts. Rick explains that this impulse appears across the theological spectrum, from those who dismiss difficult passages entirely to those who impose rigid, literalistic interpretations without acknowledging the real complexities involved.The heart of their discussion explores why 1 Corinthians 11 is so challenging to interpret. Even top scholars disagree on fundamental questions: What does "head of" mean when Paul says God is the head of Christ, Christ is the head of man, and man is the head of woman? Does it signify authority, source, unity, or preeminence? Rick presents Lucy Peppiatt's scholarly theory as one reasonable explanation while acknowledging it cannot be definitively proven. He emphasizes that any valid interpretation must account for all the facts without contradicting itself or the rest of scripture. Svea shares her personal experience of feeling stress and anxiety when hearing this passage read, even in the healthy environment of Autumn Ridge, reflecting the real impact these texts have on women in ministry.Ultimately, Rick and Svea encourage listeners to approach difficult scripture with confidence, curiosity, and courage rather than contempt or cynicism. They stress that it's spiritually mature to say "I don't know yet" and to trust in God's character while continuing to study and wrestle with hard passages. The main point Paul makes is clear despite all the complexity: men and women are interdependent, and all are fully dependent on God. Sometimes the most important lesson from a difficult passage isn't what it definitively says, but learning how to approach it with humility, rigorous study, and unwavering trust in God.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:55 - Connecting Fundamentalism to the Difficult Passage05:56 - Fundamentalism as a Response to Uncertainty07:00 - Svea's Personal Experience as a Woman08:45 - The Umbrella Imagery10:35 - What Does "Head Of" Mean?11:47 - John Chrysostom's Fourth Century Perspective13:30 - Long Unbound Hair & Cultural Context14:22 - Rick's Full Interpretation of "Headship"17:02 - Jesus' Functional Subordination19:27 - The Mystery of Angels in the Passage19:54 - Spiritual Maturity in Uncertainty21:29 - God Beyond Full Comprehension22:35 - Approaching Difficult Scripture as Worship23:18 - Lucy Peppiatt's Theory23:56 - Evaluating Competing Interpretations26:00 - Paul's Main Point: Interdependence26:25 - Dealing with Personal Bias28:46 - What to Remember a Year from Now30:54 - Preston Sprinkle's 20-Year Wrestling31:21 - Learning How to Approach Scripture33:02 - Impact Story: Red Letters Only Christian33:35 - Closing & Moving Forward

Rick and Svea continue their challenging journey through First Corinthians, tackling Chapter 6 which addresses conflict within the church. They explore Paul's confronting question: "Why not rather be wronged?" and discuss how the Corinthian believers were taking each other to court instead of resolving disputes within the community.They examine three key perspectives: theological (understanding our eschatological identity in Christ), ecclesiological (recognizing we're one body and conflict hurts us all), and leadership (accepting that being misunderstood comes with the territory). They share personal vulnerabilities about their own "insecurity cards"—Rick's struggle with being misunderstood and Svea's feelings of inadequacy—and discuss how the cruciform lifestyle (self-sacrificing love modeled by Jesus on the cross) should shape how Christians handle conflict.The conversation emphasizes that while conflict is inevitable, we're called to seek security and satisfaction in Christ alone rather than demanding affirmation from others. They explore practical applications for church life, leadership, and personal relationships, highlighting how choosing to "rather be wronged" isn't about tolerating abuse but about prioritizing others' needs and protecting confidentiality—even when it means taking the hit yourself.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Introduction01:45 Nine Sacred Pathways & Spiritual Connection04:45 Conflict in the Corinthian Church06:35 Insecurity Cards Discussion09:10 Self-Awareness & Growth12:10 Jesus & Paul Were Misunderstood13:10 Taking an Eschatological Perspective15:25 Cruciform Way of Life18:15 Three Lenses: Theological Perspective21:25 "Why Not Rather Be Wronged?"22:43 Three lenses: Ecclesiological Perspective - Body of Christ 25:20 Not Demanding Affirmation from Others27:50 Woman at the Well - John 429:10 Representing Jesus Well30:25 Three lenses: Leadership Perspective - Being Misunderstood 31:52 Leadership & Confidentiality34:35 Practical Leadership Example37:00 Decision Tree - When to Take the Hit38:15 Closing Remarks

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In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea tackle one of the most uncomfortable passages in the New Testament: 1 Corinthians 5. They discuss a shocking situation in the Corinthian church where a man was sleeping with his stepmother, and the congregation was doing nothing about it.Rick and Svea explore the tension between creating a church where people feel safe in struggling with sin while still maintaining biblical standards. They unpack what it means to address sin within the church versus judging those outside it, and why Paul's instruction to "hand this man over to Satan" was actually an act of love aimed at restoration.The conversation covers challenging questions like: How do we balance grace and accountability? What's the difference between being judgmental and exercising discernment? And how should Christians engage with cultural issues without becoming the "morality police"?Whether you're wrestling with how to approach sin in your own life or wondering how the church should respond to difficult situations, this episode offers a thoughtful, grace-filled perspective on navigating one of Scripture's messiest passages.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 - Introduction & Overview of 1 Corinthians 5 01:14 - The Situation in Corinth 03:23 - Relevance to Modern Church Life 04:28 - Pastoral Heart & Balancing Grace with Truth 07:26 - "Lowered the Bar, Raised the Standard" 08:50 - Struggling vs. Stubbornly Entrenched in Sin 10:34 - "Who Rules" vs. "What Are the Rules" 12:55 - Addressing Sin Within vs. Outside the Church 14:25 - Wanting Good for Non-Believers Without Being Judgmental 17:03 - Judgment vs. Discernment 19:01 - Christians, Politics & Voting 20:00 - Roe v. Wade & Pro-Life Position 26:36 - Early Church Example: Infant Exposure in Rome 28:12 - Addressing Sin Among Believers 28:53 - "Hand This Man Over to Satan" 30:26 - Letting People Experience Consequences 31:04 - Wisdom Cannot Be Reduced to Rules 33:58 - "Don't Even Eat With Such People" 37:12 - The Agape Feast & Lord's Supper 40:02 - Creating a Safe Church for Struggling Believers 42:55 - How Church Discipline Works in Practice 46:53 - Preview of Next Episode

In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea dive into Paul's letter to the Corinthians, exploring how the early church struggled with the same tribal divisions we see today. Using a clever Jelly Roll analogy, Rick illustrates how easily Christians can align themselves with personalities and influencers rather than keeping Jesus as their foundation.The conversation tackles the tension between theological knowledge and spiritual maturity, the danger of evaluating Jesus through the lens of our preferred tribe rather than the other way around, and what it means to truly be the temple of God. Rick and Svea discuss the importance of knowing not just what we believe, but why we believe it, and how immaturity and pride can lead us to seek certainty in the wrong places.Throughout the episode, they emphasize that while we're called to contribute to God's work, it's ultimately His presence and power that produces growth—not our performance. The discussion offers both challenge and comfort: we're all vulnerable to these patterns, but we have a solid foundation in Christ that can't be shaken.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:10 Jelly Roll Parable and Church Polarization04:45 Teaching How to Think, Not What to Think06:30 Historical Perspective on Division10:00 Evaluating Jesus Through Our Tribe14:45 Theologically Rich but Spiritually Poor19:30 Immaturity and the Craving for Certainty23:00 Building on the Foundation of Christ26:00 Contributing vs. Producing28:15 We Are the Temple32:20 What a Healthy Church Looks Like37:00 Closing & Preview of Next Week

In this episode of Church is Messy, Rick and Svea discuss navigating faith and action during turbulent times. They explore how to respond to current immigration and ICE issues in Minnesota with both courage and love, examining the difference between principled protest and reactive behavior. Drawing from the Civil Rights Movement and biblical wisdom, They address how to process strong emotions, engage with law enforcement wisely, and maintain unity across diverse perspectives. They also discuss what it means to be a praying church that empowers its members to serve, and offer encouragement to those in our community who are Americans by choice.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro01:17 Ghana Ministry Trip02:11 Minnesota Immigration Crisis04:22 Weekend Message Decision06:21 Navigating Big Emotions09:57 Protest vs. Tantrum17:47 Foolish vs. Wise Danger (Proverbs 22:3)24:37 Addressing ICE Actions28:49 Unity in Diversity32:26 Americans by Choice35:05 Empowerment to Serve36:26 Being a Praying Church37:00 Closing Prayer

Share a commentA God who cries at a graveside and prays through sweat and sorrow isn't distant from our pain—and that truth frames one of the most breathtaking true stories of mission and redemption. We start where many believers secretly live: wondering whether tears are wasted and whether apparent failure means God has gone silent. From the compassion of Jesus at Lazarus's tomb to the anguish of Gethsemane, we ground the journey in a Savior who validates grief and transforms it into hope.Against that backdrop, we walk with David and Svea Flood into the Belgian Congo: malaria, shut gates, and a single boy allowed to sell eggs at their tent. Svea shares the gospel with him; soon after, she dies following childbirth. David, shattered, buries her on the hill and abandons faith, convinced the mission failed. Their newborn, Aina, is adopted, brought to the United States, and grows up with only fragments of her story. Years later, a Swedish magazine lands in her mailbox with a photo of a simple cross: “Svea Flood.” Translated lines tell of the boy who became a teacher, won his village, and helped plant a thriving church.What unfolds next is restoration. Aina finds her father in Sweden, bitter and broken. She tells him the truth: the seed did not die in vain. Hope returns; grace does its quiet work. Then, at a London conference, Aina meets the very man her mother led to Christ—now a national church leader representing more than a hundred thousand baptized believers. Together they journey back to the hill, to the grave beneath the palm, and to a village alive with faith.This is a story for anyone who has sown in tears and seen nothing bloom—yet. It's about unseen seeds, long timelines, and the God who weeps with us while turning loss into a harvest beyond our imagination. Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if this moved you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find hope.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Share a commentA God who cries at a graveside and prays through sweat and sorrow isn't distant from our pain—and that truth frames one of the most breathtaking true stories of mission and redemption. We start where many believers secretly live: wondering whether tears are wasted and whether apparent failure means God has gone silent. From the compassion of Jesus at Lazarus's tomb to the anguish of Gethsemane, we ground the journey in a Savior who validates grief and transforms it into hope.Against that backdrop, we walk with David and Svea Flood into the Belgian Congo: malaria, shut gates, and a single boy allowed to sell eggs at their tent. Svea shares the gospel with him; soon after, she dies following childbirth. David, shattered, buries her on the hill and abandons faith, convinced the mission failed. Their newborn, Aina, is adopted, brought to the United States, and grows up with only fragments of her story. Years later, a Swedish magazine lands in her mailbox with a photo of a simple cross: “Svea Flood.” Translated lines tell of the boy who became a teacher, won his village, and helped plant a thriving church.What unfolds next is restoration. Aina finds her father in Sweden, bitter and broken. She tells him the truth: the seed did not die in vain. Hope returns; grace does its quiet work. Then, at a London conference, Aina meets the very man her mother led to Christ—now a national church leader representing more than a hundred thousand baptized believers. Together they journey back to the hill, to the grave beneath the palm, and to a village alive with faith.This is a story for anyone who has sown in tears and seen nothing bloom—yet. It's about unseen seeds, long timelines, and the God who weeps with us while turning loss into a harvest beyond our imagination. Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if this moved you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find hope.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: In Search of Winter's Secret: A Journey Through Dalarna Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I en vintersagolik skog i Dalarna, där snön täckte de ståtliga tallarna som mjuka, vita filtar, gick en grupp skolbarn på en utflykt.En: In a winter fairy-tale forest in Dalarna, where the snow covered the majestic pines like soft, white blankets, a group of schoolchildren went on an excursion.Sv: Skogen var tyst och fridfull, med bara ljudet av krispig snö under fötterna och fåglarnas dämpade kvitter i bakgrunden.En: The forest was quiet and peaceful, with only the sound of crisp snow underfoot and the muted chirping of birds in the background.Sv: Svea, en modig flicka med ögon som glittrade av upptäckarlust, ledde gruppen.En: Svea, a brave girl with eyes that sparkled with a sense of discovery, led the group.Sv: Hon älskade naturen, men inombords tvivlade hon på sig själv.En: She loved nature, but inside she doubted herself.Sv: Hon önskade att de andra barnen skulle uppskatta henne och hoppas att utflykten skulle ge henne chansen.En: She wished that the other children would appreciate her and hoped that the trip would give her the chance.Sv: Johan, en pojke som var mer bekväm med djurliv än människor, gick tyst vid sidan.En: Johan, a boy who felt more at home with wildlife than with people, walked quietly beside her.Sv: Han hade alltid beundrat skogen och visste mycket om dess invånare.En: He had always admired the forest and knew a lot about its inhabitants.Sv: Men att våga gå vilse skrämde honom, speciellt i denna tjocka vintervärld där varje stig såg likadan ut.En: Yet the thought of getting lost scared him, especially in this thick winter world where every path looked the same.Sv: Under en rast samlades klassen i en liten glänta.En: During a break, the class gathered in a small clearing.Sv: Läraren berättade om skogens mysterier och nämnde en särskild vattenfall som nästan ingen hade sett, dolt djupt inne bland träden.En: The teacher talked about the mysteries of the forest and mentioned a particular waterfall that almost no one had seen, hidden deep among the trees.Sv: Sveas hjärta bultade.En: Svea's heart pounded.Sv: Detta var hennes chans!En: This was her chance!Sv: Hon vände sig till Johan och sa, "Kom med mig!En: She turned to Johan and said, "Come with me!Sv: Vi kan hitta vattenfallet och visa de andra."En: We can find the waterfall and show it to the others."Sv: Johan tvekade, men trodde på Sveas beslutsamhet.En: Johan hesitated, but he believed in Svea's determination.Sv: Med hans kunskap om stigen och Sveas entusiasm, började de sin färd djupt in i den snötyngda skogen.En: With his knowledge of the trail and Svea's enthusiasm, they began their journey deep into the snow-laden forest.Sv: Stigarna var hala och snöfyllda, men de steg framåt med försiktighet och beslutsamhet.En: The paths were slippery and snow-filled, but they moved forward with caution and determination.Sv: När de navigerade genom de knarrande träden, började de prata mer, och Johan öppnade upp om sin kärlek till naturens hemligheter.En: As they navigated through the creaking trees, they began to talk more, and Johan opened up about his love for nature's secrets.Sv: Efter vad som kändes som timmar, hörde de plötsligt ett nytt ljud: ett dovt brus av vatten.En: After what felt like hours, they suddenly heard a new sound: a dull roar of water.Sv: Spänningen ökade och de skyndade vidare.En: Excitement built up, and they hurried on.Sv: Framför dem öppnade sig skogen till en glittrande syn.En: In front of them, the forest opened up to a glistening sight.Sv: Ett majestätiskt vattenfall, delvis fruset och omgett av istäcken, kastade sig ner i en liten pool.En: A majestic waterfall, partially frozen and surrounded by ice, plunged into a small pool.Sv: Svea och Johan stod andlösa, fascinerade av den vackra synen.En: Svea and Johan stood breathless, captivated by the beautiful scene.Sv: De tog snabbt bilder som bevis, och när de återvände till gruppen, väntade rasklar med öppna munnar på deras berättelse.En: They quickly took pictures as proof, and when they returned to the group, classmates waited with open mouths for their story.Sv: Svea kände stoltheten välla över sig, och Johan log bredare än han någonsin gjort bland sina kamrater.En: Svea felt pride surge within her, and Johan smiled wider than he ever had among his peers.Sv: Senare, med klassen runt lägerelden, insåg Svea att den verkliga skatten var den vänskap och förtroende de hade byggt.En: Later, with the class around the campfire, Svea realized that the true treasure was the friendship and trust they had built.Sv: Johan fann ny glädje i att dela sin passion för naturen med andra.En: Johan found new joy in sharing his passion for nature with others.Sv: De hade hittat mer än bara vattenfallet; de hade hittat vänskap och självförtroende i varandra och sig själva.En: They had found more than just the waterfall; they had found friendship and self-confidence in each other and in themselves.Sv: Skogen, med sin tystnad och skönhet, hade gett dem mer än de någonsin kunde förvänta sig.En: The forest, with its silence and beauty, had given them more than they ever could have expected. Vocabulary Words:majestic: ståtligaexcursion: utflyktwhispering: dämpadediscovery: upptäckarlustinhabitants: invånarehesitated: tvekadedetermination: beslutsamhetnavigate: navigeracreaking: knarrandeglistening: glittrandeplunged: kastade sigcampfire: lägereldenself-confidence: självförtroendelayer: skiktfascinated: fascineradecrisp: krispighidden: doldeslippery: halaroar: dovt brussilence: tystnadcaptivated: andlösaenthusiasm: entusiasmknowledge: kunskapmysteries: mysteriertrusted: förtroendeadmired: beundradeshimmering: glänsandetreasure: skattenfrozen: frusetnature's secrets: naturens hemligheter

In this episode of Church is Messy Pastor Caleb Smith (who gave this week's message) and Svea discuss Paul's teaching from 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 about the paradox of the cross - how God's "foolishness" is wiser than human wisdom and his "weakness" is stronger than human strength. Their conversation explores how this ancient message applies to modern Christians facing intellectual persecution and cultural rejection, emphasizing four key responses from Luke 18: reliance on God, humility, trust, and obedience as a framework for engaging with contemporary challenges while standing firm in faith and leading with love.At about the 24 minute mark Caleb talks about a statement Transform MN (of which Autumn Ridge is a part) put out about praying during the events unfolding in Minnesota. The link to that document is https://transformmn.org/portfolio/this-is-why-we-pray/Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:46 Different approaches to the passage.03:27 Oxymorons and paradoxes.07:32 The foolishness of the cross.09:04 The scandalous nature of the cross.11:27 Modern application - being called a moron.12:34 Encouragement to persecuted followers of Jesus.16:01 Responding with empathy.17:11 The power (dunamis) of God.19:54 Connection to the garden and original sin.22:12 Application to contemporary culture.26:08 Four principles from Luke 18: reliance on God, humility before God, trust in God, obedience to God.28:48 Living out the four principles.30:25 Series overview and looking ahead.

Rick and Svea discuss 1 Corinthians 1, focusing on how the human desire for acceptance creates division in the church through “fences” (in-groups and out-groups) and “ladders” (status and hierarchy). They show how the Corinthian church split around admired leaders like Paul, Apollos, and Peter, driven more by Roman culture's obsession with prestige than by real theological differences. The episode draws connections to modern Christian identity, emphasizes unity and equality in Christ, and encourages humility, community, and finding true acceptance in God's love.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro01:11 Diving in to 1 Corinthians chapter 1.02:01 Fences (acceptance) and ladders (approval).04:52 There are no fences in Christ. The only fence is our sin. The only gate is Jesus.08:40 1 Corinthians 1:12 - I follow Paul, I follow Apollos... Attaching to human figures, not Jesus. Stupid games lead to stupid prizes. Their prize of petty competitiveness and fractured relationships.11:57 We do this too. We can't define ourselves by what people or groups we agree with or disagree with.13:36 Thinking of spiritual formation, how do we avoid falling into the trap of attaching ourselves to and aligning with a singular spiritual leader with whom you agree and saying, "I'm a so-and-so Christian?" Be in community with other believers.19:21 We tend to apply our need for acceptance and approval in dysfunctional ways. What's the God-given underlying foundation for wanting acceptance and approval?23:30 Advice for those who are ready to live without fences and ladders, but you see fences and ladders all around you.

Lars “Lasse‑Maja” Larsson Molin (1785-1845) var en tjuv som i början av 1800-talet blev mycket berömd på grund av sitt modus operandi att klä sig i kvinnokläder. Efter att fällts för stöld i domstol vid tre tillfällen dömdes han till att bli fästningsfånge på livstid.Lasse-Maja var en återfallsförbrytare som stal och bände på könsgränserna med gott humör. Han blev ännu mer berömd i samtiden och fram till våra dagar genom sin något förljugna självbiografi Den vidtberyktade Äfventyraren Lasse Majas … besynnerliga öden och lefnadhändelser (1833) som sedan dess varit tryck fram till idag.I avsnittet av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med Lasse Ericson Wolke, professor emeritus i historia vid Försvarshögskolan och författare till boken Lasse-Maja : stortjuven som blev författare och legend (Carlssons förlag).Lars Larsson Molin, född den 5 oktober 1785 i byn Djupdalen i Ramsbergs socken i Västmanland, växte upp i fattiga förhållanden. Hans far var skräddare, modern hette Stina Olsdotter och hade släktskap till bergsmanstraditioner. Familjens ekonomi försämrades, och Lars såg tidigt hur svårt det var att upprätthålla en stabil försörjning.I tonåren visar han tecken på både skämtsam läggning och en ovilja att arbeta, och han börjar begå mindre stölder. Redan 1802 hade han sin första stölddom. Efter att ha flyttat till Stockholm omkring 1804 intensifierades hans stöldturnéer, särskilt i det så kallade triangeln Stockholm–Örebro–Västerås. Han kom att beskrivas som stortjuv, men ofta handlade stölderna om varor av ringa värde som mat och kläder. Han blev känd för att kombinera listiga kupper med utklädnad, och särskilt förklädnad i kvinnokläder. Att han antog namnet “Lasse‑Maja” sägs ha sin grund i att han, under en period med sin älskade Maja, iklädde sig hennes kläder — och hon ska ha utropat att han såg bra ut i dem. I hans egen självbiografi framstår klädbytet dels som ett verktyg — att kamouflera sig, minska misstankar och få tillträde — dels som en del av hans identitet och lust att röra sig mellan genusgränser. Under årens lopp påstår senare källor att han genomförde omkring hundra stölder, vilket ofta citeras som symboliskt för hans omfattande verksamhet.I september 1813 greps Lasse‑Maja, efter utredning av kyrkstölden och en lång serie stöldanklagelser. Svea hovrätt dömde honom till livstids straffarbete, och han sändes till Carlstens fästning på Marstrand.I denna period i Sverige var rättssystemet hårt och straffmässigt rigoröst. Brott mot kyrkonormer – såsom stöld av kyrkogods – betraktades som särskilt allvarliga och bestraffades strängare än vanlig stöld. Livstids straffarbete vid fästning var ett sätt att isolera och disciplinera dömda. Men viktigt att notera: “livstidsdom” betydde inte nödvändigtvis fängelse till döden — benådning var möjlig, beroende på uppförande eller kontakter.Fästningsfängelser som Carlstens fästning var avsedda att vara isolerande, men undantag fanns för fångar med särskilt gott uppförande eller särskilda roller. I Lasse‑Majas fall gav köksansvar och socialt gods hans liv i fängelset mer rymd än för många andra.Han skötte köksarbete i fängelset och blev uppskattad för sina matlagningsfärdigheter, vilket gav honom förbättrade villkor. Han tog emot besök och berättade sina äventyr — han utvecklades till en kuriositet och attraktion för besökare.Hans dråpliga självbiografi publicerades redan 1833: Den vidtberyktade Äfventyraren Lasse Majas … besynnerliga öden och lefnadhändelser. Och har funnits i tryck sedan dess. Det är mycket som inte stämmer med verkligheten i biografin, men den är trots detta intressant då den skildrar en fattig människa liv, dessutom en människa som rör sig mellan genusgränserna.Bild: Lasse-Maja. Okänd konstnär. Wikipedia, Public DomainMusik: Schubert Moment Musical Op 94 No 3 D780 med Michele Nobler. Storyblock AudioKlippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode kicks-off a 20-week series on 1 Corinthians. Today Rick and Svea dig into the series thesis and then look at "knowing your why."Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro04:47 1 Corinthians Series overview06:19 Understanding Paul and looking at our own assumptions and what the original authors were trying to communicate.08:33 Interesting parallels between Corinth and Rochester.11:12 Delving into our 1 Corinthians series thesis and key verse.13:34 Stand firm.19:40 Be fearless.23:32 Let love lead.27:46 At the end of 16 chapters and 20 weeks, what's the goal for the church to say, "We've grown in these ways?"32:53 Being in tune with our "why." The results of not knowing your why.37:13 Hand-holds to help see your why.

During the month of December Rick and Svea turn the microphone around and answer your questions on the podcast. Do you have a questions you'd like them to address in future episodes? Email your questions to podcast@autumnridge.church.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:40 Five questions for today's episode: 1) (04:37) God is all-knowing. He knew the fall was going to happen, why didn't he prevent it? 2) (13:21) Creation, the fossil record and the biblical timeline. 3) (23:46) Why doesn't Jesus save everyone, in reference to Matthew 22:14 - many are called but few are chosen. 4) (37:28) Jesus serving Judas at the last supper knowing his betrayal was imminent. 5) (45:29) When do we receive our resurrection body? What happens when we die?04:37 QUESTION 1: God is omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent. God knew his two masterpiece creations in His own image would rebel in self-reliance in the Garden. He knew Eve would be deceived and Adam would fail to lead his wife. God, throughout the Bible intervenes and rescues. Why not intervene and rescue at the beginning and prevent the Fall as the all-knowing, all-present, and all-powerful God?07:07 A biblically informed speculation: God knew all the possible outcomes to all the possible scenarios and this is the path he chose.09:23 Getting practical. Why do we choose to have kids knowing they're not going to be perfect and there will be some heartache along the way?13:21 QUESTION 2: How do we reconcile the fossil record and Biblical timeframe?16:17 Our interpretation - Genesis 1 & 2 doesn't give a rigid timeframe. It gives an account of creation. It's not saying how and how long it stating who created and why he created.21:58 Apply Romans 14: If there is disagreement on the understanding of Genesis 1 & 2, be convinced in your own mind and show grace to the other point of view.23:46 QUESTION 3: Can you address Matthew 22:14, where Jesus says many are called but few are chosen? This is one of the most heartbreaking verses of the Bible for me. I desperately want to believe that God has made a way for many to be chosen. I know and believe that salvation comes only through Jesus, and I am hopeful that there are ways people accept Jesus that perhaps we cannot see from the outside, so it is not few that are chosen. Is it possible that I am misunderstanding this verse?25:14 A framework for reading about parables.27:52 Parables are made up stories intended to communicate truth - usually one truth. The truth of this parable is respond to the invitation appropriately.29:55 What's the deal with the man dressed inappropriately for the wedding?33:10 What does it mean many are invited but few are chosen?37:28 QUESTION 4: Can you speak on the significance of when Jesus first instituted communion at the last supper and Judas received? He shared that with Jesus and then led him to the cross and Jesus knew that was going to happen.38:40 Fencing the table.39:54 This was a Passover meal instituted in the Old Testament book of Exodus.45:29 QUESTION 5: When do we receive our new bodies? Is it when Jesus comes again and the rapture happens? Do we go to heaven and come back when Jesus comes back, get our new bodies and return to heaven? Do those in heaven stay there? What does revelation or other parts of the Bible reveal about this?48:41 What happens to someone who dies now?

During the month of December Rick and Svea turn the microphone around and answer your questions on the podcast. Do you have a questions you'd like them to address? Email your questions to podcast@autumnridge.church.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:15 QUESTION 1: The discussion on not being able to lose one's salvation was new to me and in the end I still didn't understand.03:58 John 3:16-18 It's indispensable to see Jesus as the King, the Authority, the One who is rightly holding us accountable.05:41 The moment of salvation and receiving forgiveness of sin from God (justification) and living with growing into sinning less often and becoming more like Jesus (sanctification) are similar to a marriage. You are married when you say "I do" but you have the daily process of choosing your spouse.08:02 QUESTION 2: What drew us to a non-denominational church such as Autumn Ridge?11:45 Some of the benefits of being a non-denominational church.14:04 Potential drawbacks to being a non-denominational church.16:07 QUESTION 3: How do we address the fraud happening in MN as a church family?17:41 All ethnicities and cultures are batting 1.000 when it comes to crime.21:43 Let's remember that ALL people are made in the image of God and ALL people are flawed.23:46 QUESTION 4: Mary wasn't given a choice was she? Gabriel just tells her, "You will conceive and give birth to a son and you will call him Jesus."26:25 Where and when does God need permission to do something in your life?29:39 Mary's response shows not only was she willing, but she was honored to be chosen.32:20 QUESTION 5: Can you explain the Trinity?34:39 There are a number of verses that talk about the Trinity, but the term "Trinity" never appears in Scripture. God is one being that exists in three persons. "Person" and "Being" are not synonyms. 40:08 QUESTION 5B: How do you know which person of the Trinity to pray to?

Värvade soldater har spelat en viktig roll inom den svenska krigsmakten, ända sedan Gustav Vasa började rekrytera tyska legoknektar på 1500-talet. Det fanns ett behov av snabbt gripbara värvade soldater på fästningar och i städer både för den yttre och inre säkerheten. De värvade soldaterna tvingades leva under svåra förhållanden i undermåliga förläggningar, med låg lön och drakonisk disciplin. Och det omgivande samhället föraktade de värvade soldaterna som rekryterades från den lägsta skikten i samhället. De värvade regementena hade stora problem att rekrytera soldater, medan livet som indelt soldat med eget torp länge var eftertraktade tjänster.I detta avsnitt av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med Lars Ericson Wolke, professor i historia vid Försvarshögskolan och aktuell med boken Nationens avskum, militärens elit – Myt och sanning om de värvade soldaterna i Sverige.Det har funnits värvade yrkessoldater i den svenska armén sedan medeltiden vid sidan om de indelta och senare värnpliktiga soldater. Många värvade soldater var tvångsrekryterade, deras lön var usel, disciplinen hård och de inhystes i dåliga inkvarteringar. Att de sedan kunde beskrivas som ”nationens avskum” gjorde knappast deras situation bättre. Men bilden var inte entydig - elitförband som Svea och Göta livgarde utgjordes av värvade soldater.Under medeltiden var det vanligt med inhyrda knektar i hela Europa, men det var först under 1500-talet som de erfarna och välutbildade landsknektarna blev en viktig del av Sveriges krigsmakt. På 1700-talet kom värvade soldater att utgöra runt en tredjedel av krigsmaktens personal. De placerades som garnisoner i de viktigaste fästningarna i Sverige, såsom Sveaborg och Helsingborg, Lovisa (Degerby), Hangö och Svartholm. Det är först år 1952 som de värvade soldaterna avskaffas.Lokalsamhället såg de värvade soldaterna på fästningar och i städer som oönskade främlingar. Och tvånget att inhysa värvade soldater hos borgare ansågs mycket betungande.Men krigsmakten hade ett behov av snabbt gripbara soldater både för den yttre och inre säkerheten. Och under perioder av krig kunde hälften av soldaterna vara värvade.Dessutom krävde både armén och marinen krävde välutbildade i specialtruppslag som artilleriet och ingenjörerna. Dessa krav kunde inte de indelta soldaterna eller senare de värnpliktiga matcha.Efter införandet av värnplikten efter år 1901 var rekryteringen av stamanställda volontärer nödvändig för att förse armén med en tillräcklig mängd underbefäl och även underofficerare. Det stamanställda manskapet var under 1900-talets första hälft, en viktig förutsättning för utbyggnaden av ett värnpliktsförsvar.Bild: Värvare av Gustaf Cederström (1879), Nationalmuseum, Erkännande-DelaLika (CC BY-SA), Digitaltmuseum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the month of December Rick and Svea turn the microphone around and answer your questions on the podcast. Do you have a questions you'd like them to address? Email your questions to podcast@autumnridge.church.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro01:55 Send your questions for the podcast to podcast@autumnridge.church03:18 QUESTION 1: What advice or insight would you give on silencing or at least quieting the questions of "Is God real?" or "Did Jesus really die for us?"06:10 An unexpected answer: lean in to those doubts and questions. Jude 22: Be merciful to those who doubt.09:52 It's not my responsibility to convince you. It's my responsibility to share with you what convinced me.11:55 Hold on to profound moments and experiences with Jesus - they can be powerful motivational tools to keep on keeping on.13:04 Resources: Podcasts - Undeceptions with John Dixon; Theology in the Raw with Preston Sprinkle; books on topics like the resurrection by N.T. Wright.14:59 QUESTION 2: How do we reconcile once saved always saved and losing salvation? Individuals use scripture for both approaches.15:33 Those two positions can't be reconciles. They are mutually exclusive. Looking at the whole of Scripture, what Jesus said, and the Epistles point to security.17:50 If we could lose our salvation, we would.18:05 Two passages people look at about losing salvation: Galatians 5 and Hebrews 6.23:24 Passages that convinced Rick about security in Christ: John 10, Romans 8, Ephesians 1.27:44 QUESTIONS 3: Can you comment on spiritual circumcision? Is this a requirement and specifically who does the circumcising of the heart?29:17 Used as a symbol like a wedding ring or baptism. It's a profound symbol of something that has been done.36:48 It is a synergy. We can't circumcise our hearts on our own and God won't circumcise our heart on his own even though he could; he wants a relationship.38:05 QUESTION 4: How do we reconcile that we are all made in the image of God and yet we live outside of God's design?40:39 Good news - we are made in the image of God. Bad news - we've all fallen short. Good news - Jesus stepped into the world to be with us and make it possible to be united with him through his life, death, and resurrection.42:22 Being made in God's image we should expect that people from all walks of life will exhibit things that reflect the goodness of God.48:53 The assumption that Christians "should be" more of all these good things than non-Christians. That assumption implies we're Christians because of our behavior not our Savior. We should see a trajectory of personal growth, but we shouldn't assume that Christians are the "good guys" and the non-Christians aren't. As Jesus followers, we need to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do as he did.

On this Love Is The Agenda weekend, Rick and Svea talk about our guest speaker, Dr. Walter Kim, and the message he had on living out the gospel.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:49 CIM is taking the 2025 Thanksgiving week off. During December we're going to answer your questions on ANY topic. Send questions to podcast@autumnridge.church.04:07 Starting with one of Dr. Kim's questions: What am I saved for? What's the purpose of my life?09:03 Live out the gospel in compelling ways.11:58 The demonstration of the gospel makes the proclamation of the gospel compelling.13:18 We don't always have to demonstrate and proclaim the gospel at exactly the same time. It's okay to do one at a time, but it's never okay to do only one of the two.19:07 The message of the gospel. What is the gospel?24:48 Thinking out loud about the gospel.28:06 Living out the gospel: a couple of examples.

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25 februari 2020 går 17-årige Tony Lysandrides emellan i ett bråk på den livliga centralstationen i Stockholm. I samband med det blir Tony knivstucken och snart börjar jakten på den som skadat honom. En jakt som under natten förvandlas till en mordutredning. Källor: Polisens förundersökningsprotokoll, Åtalet vid Stockholms tingsrätt, Domarna i Stockholms tingsrätt och i Svea hovrätt, Intervju med Tonys närstående, Äldre domar i Stockholms och Södertörns tingsrätter samt Förvaltningsrätten i Stockholm, De frisläppta personernas skadeståndsansökningar till JK, och Polisen.se. Programledare i detta avsnitt är Christopher Holmberg. Manusförfattare är Per Johansson, och producent är Evelina Fernerud. Originalmusik av Tor Wilén. Svenska Mordhistorier görs av podcastbolaget Creedcast, exklusivt för PodMe. * Det här är ett gammalt avsnitt från Podme. För att få tillgång till Podmes alla premiumpoddar samt fler avsnitt från den här podden, helt utan reklam, prova Podme Premium kostnadsfritt. *

Rick and Svea close out the series on Acts of Leadership by looking at a powerful act of leadership: telling your story about your relationship with Jesus. No one knows your story better than you. No one will know your story unless you tell it.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:28 This passage resonated with a lot of people. It helps to take the fear out of evangelism - just tell your story.05:39 Paul's genius in how he told his story: bring light.08:22 Paul begins telling his story by honoring those to whom he is speaking - even though those people were of questionable character. 1) recognize dignity and 2) express respect.16:35 Honoring someone may require a high degree of self-control so you don't speak what first comes to mind about that person. 17:43 Adopt an approach toward people that comes out of who we are becoming in Christ.24:00 No one knows your story better than you. No one will know your story unless you tell it.27:23 What was life like before Jesus? What initially drew me toward him? What has my life been like since Jesus?29:32 We are responsible for what we contribute and we should take that seriously. We're not responsible for the result; God is.33:34 Taking it from an individual level to a corporate level. The why behind some of Autumn Ridge's outreach practices.42:50 Wrapping up the series on Acts of Leadership with this bow: telling your story is a powerful act of leadership that doesn't require the position of being a leader.

Rick and Svea spend much of the episode discussing Paul's warning to the church leaders in Ephesus as found in Acts 20:17-38: watch out for the wolves among you.A warning from Rick about this episode: It may contain meandering conversation with points of lucidity in a forest of discontinuity and convoluted word salads, but it has been fun.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro03:21 Serving is leading and leadership.06:35 The genius of Scripture: the same passage allowed Rick to pivot the emphasis in response to immediate needs without bending it to fit the new topic. This message's focus: Be on guard - have the back of those whom you lead.10:57 Wolves prowling around as a threat to the flock: Paul's admonition then and still true today.12:02 Three ways to spot a wolf: 1) they try to raise your level of fear; 2) they try to lower your level of empathy; and 3) they try to distract you from being an ambassador for Jesus and his kingdom.12:21 Looking at each wolf tactic: Watch out for those using fear as a manipulator.17:07 Watch out for those downplaying empathy or even calling it a sin. 25:33 Watch out for those trying to distract us from the primacy of Jesus.29:14 How do you overcome the wolves? In every arena of your life, live as though Jesus were living your life: be with Jesus, become more like Jesus, and do as Jesus did. Who we are becoming is more important than what we do.31:52 The big difference between a true representative of Jesus and a wolf: A true representative will say follow me as I follow Jesus. A wolf will try to get you to join their endeavor and impose aspects of Christianity on others so they can get more control.34:31 The way of Jesus is always going to be different than any expression of the world's way.35:17 Playing the movie forward.

This week the Acts of Leadership series takes us to Acts 15. Rick and Svea look at circumcision and the old covenant, the new covenant, and James' declaration in Acts 15:19, “It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God."Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro02:41 We will always have to wrestle with issues that would seek to divide us.05:00 Circumcision: the sign of the old covenant.11:41 Baptism: the sign of the new covenant. Comparing circumcision with baptism.13:52 The new covenant is superior to the old covenant. The old covenant started outwardly and hoped it would become inward. The new covenant starts inwardly and expresses itself outwardly.20:25 If salvation is by faith alone, why did James add four "conditions" on the church in Acts 15?24:07 James isn't adding conditions to faith in Jesus, he's showing other practices that, if practiced, will pull their hearts away from Jesus and toward other gods.36:51 The thinking process of looking at Scripture in regard to temporary, cultural application vs permanent.39:21 If Paul, Peter, and James were addressing the American Church what practices might they suggest that would be helpful in following Jesus?

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This week Rick and Svea look at Acts 10 and the story of Cornelius.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro06:11 Three questions about leadership: whom am I looking to for leadership, how am I leading myself, who looks to me for leadership.07:31 Cornelius in Acts 10. He was a complex character, we're all complex characters.10:12 We're never correct to reduce any person to one defining thing; it tends to bring out one of four bad responses. We're all multifaceted.13:08 In this passage we get to see how God saw Cornelius.15:52 A thought experiment.20:12 Good isn't bad; good is good. It's just not good enough to close the gap between us and God.23:16 The gap Cornelius had and his angelic visitors. God's methods are intentionally messy and inefficient.28:14 In this chapter we've seen Cornelius as a leader of people, show self-leadership, and now he looks to Peter for leadership.34:11 We need to trust Jesus enough to deconstruct our self-imposed rules so that he can rule. It's all about heart orientation.

Pastor Caleb Smith joins Rick and Svea to dig into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch. Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro and Rick's Boundary Waters adventures.03:50 Week three of Acts of Leadership: what jumped out of this week's passage?07:43 Caleb's process in seeing discipleship in this passage.14:16 Who you are is a greater contribution than what you do.17:42 The Quadrants: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, unconscious competence.24:53 Jesus followers should be the most curious people around.31:11 Applying to whom do we look for leadership, self leadership, and others looking to us for leadership in this passage.

Today Rick and Svea talk about the challenges to developing authentic deep community and provide some ideas for developing this community.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 Intro00:48 This week's focus is on community and the requirement for leadership decisions to shepherd each other.02:15 We live in a culture that is driven by individualism and isolation.05:11 Authentic, biblical Christian community isn't easy; it requires bravery, intentional vulnerability, messiness, awkwardness, and sometimes pain.09:01 A framework for community: intimates, kin, village, tribe.11:53 Church gatherings at Autumn Ridge are a gathering of a tribe. Community can be experienced and enjoyed, but it is not developed in the tribe. It's developed in the up-close relationships.13:06 Challenges to developing deep community.18:37 The fear of rejection.21:23 Ideas for developing community.23:45 How fast can this happen? Is there a microwave setting for developing community?

Klockan halv nio på kvällen den 10 januari 2020 faller en tonårspojke ihop på altangolvet hos en familj i Björklinge, norr om Uppsala. Han är blodig om magen. Samtidigt som den första polispatrullen kommer fram till radhuset ringer en annan tonårspojke till 112 och berättar att han blivit angripen av två killar. Polisen inser direkt att händelserna hänger ihop. Pojken som ligger blödande på altangolvet heter Carl Fredrikson och är 16 år gammal. Han har vid den här tidpunkten mindre än en timme kvar i livet. Källor: Polisens förundersökningsprotokoll. Stämningsansökan (åtalet) vid Uppsala tingsrätt. Domen i Uppsala tingsrätt. Domen i Svea hovrätt. Beslut i Högsta Domstolen. Författarens intervju med Carl Fredriksons mamma. Författarens besök på brottsplatsen och kyrkogården i Björklinge. Statistiska centralbyrån. Expressen. Uppsala Nya Tidning. Programledare i detta avsnitt är Christopher Holmberg. Manusförfattare är Per Johansson, och redaktör är Saga Wadensjö. Producent är Andreas Jamsheree. Svenska Mordhistorier görs av podcastbolaget Creedcast, exklusivt för Podme. * Det här är ett gammalt avsnitt från Podme. För att få tillgång till Podmes alla premiumpoddar samt fler avsnitt från den här podden, helt utan reklam, prova Podme Premium kostnadsfritt. *