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Pastor Joshua continues speaking on Kingdom Stewardship by being a good steward of our relationships by being responsible for the lives that the Lord places in our path. John 10:27-28 (NLT) 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on the kingdom expectation for stewarding finances, possessions, and the blessings the Lord gives us. Psalm 24:1 (KJV) 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof. Principle: Everything you see, feel, or touch belongs to God. He is the owner of everything. Mark 8:36 (NLT) 36 What good is it to gain ... Read More

Pastor Keren begins a new sermon series on the importance of bearing fruit and being a good steward of the gifts that the Lord blesses us with. Deuteronomy 8:18 (New Living Translation)18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth… Acts 17:25 (New International Version)25 …he himself gives everyone life ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a message on how the Spirit provides gifts to every person and those gifts are meant to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10-11 New Living Translation10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then ... Read More

In this episode, Becca and Taylor Swilley answer listener questions about plants and pottery, covering everything from drainage holes and planter design to succulent care and specialized pots for different types of plants. They also share thoughts on making and selling planters, common challenges potters face, and why the plant community can be such a strong market for ceramic work.-----Find more about Taylor's business below-----Instagram - @backyardkilnWebsite - backyardkiln.com

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this Pentecost Sunday message on Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley reframes Pentecost as a celebration of inclusion, liberation, diversity, and spiritual alignment rather than religious legalism. He argues that the Holy Spirit dismantles barriers of gender, nationality, race, and exclusion, pointing to Acts 2 as proof that God's spirit is poured out “on all flesh.” Swilley contrasts the expansive, freeing nature of the Holy Spirit with fear-based religion, nationalism, and judgmental Christianity, emphasizing that true spirituality should make people more compassionate, more authentic, and more open-hearted. The core of the teaching centers on “alignment with the divine” through understanding the seasons of life: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Swilley teaches that many people mistake seasonal transitions for spiritual failure, when in reality they are simply moving through different phases of growth, rest, manifestation, or release. He encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others, discern their current season, and live authentically without shame or regret. The message closes with a call into spiritual alignment, freedom, and peace, reminding listeners that abundant life comes from being fully present and fully themselves. Main Takeaways Pentecost Is About Inclusion, Not Exclusion Swilley explains that Pentecost was never meant to become a system of legalism or external holiness rules. Instead, it represents the breaking down of barriers between people, cultures, genders, and nations. “The true message of Pentecost is inclusion, diversity, Universalism… deliverance from xenophobia.” — Bishop Jim Swilley The Holy Spirit Cannot Be Controlled The message repeatedly emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is beyond human categories, institutions, and prejudice. “The Holy Spirit is beyond your genitalia. It's beyond your sexual orientation. The Holy Spirit is beyond your racial prejudices.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Alignment Matters More Than Striving Swilley teaches that many people are exhausted because they are forcing manifestation instead of aligning with their current season. “If you're trying too hard, you might need to just focus more on the alignment.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Life Happens in Seasons The sermon outlines four spiritual life cycles: Winter — reflection, healing, rest Spring — new ideas and preparation Summer — growth, action, manifestation Fall — harvest and letting go He stresses that no season is permanent and none are failures. Stop Comparing Your Journey One of the strongest themes is learning to discern your own timing instead of measuring your progress against someone else's life. “Your prayer wasn't answered? It's not the season yet.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Spiritual Maturity Brings Peace Swilley describes spiritual maturity as reaching a place where you stop obsessing over control, appearances, judgment, and external validation. “Abundant life really is just living the life that you want and being happy with it.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scriptures Referenced Acts 2 — The Day of Pentecost Joel 2:28 — “I will pour out my spirit on all flesh” Matthew 13:38 — “The field is the world” John 16:7 — “It is necessary that I go away” Isaiah 33:6 — “Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times” Psalm 1 — Fruit brought forth “in his season” Ecclesiastes 3 — Seasons and times Galatians 3:28 — “Neither male nor female” 2 Corinthians 3:17 — “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” Philippians 2:12 — “Work out your own salvation” Psalm 30:5 — “Weeping may endure for a night” Psalm 112:7 — “Not afraid of evil tidings” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 — “Two are better than one”

Pastor Joshua continues this sermon series to discuss the need to value others above ourselves to create win-win scenarios as commanded in God’s word. Philippians 2:3-8 New International Version3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ... Read More

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Metron, Bishop Jim Swilley explores what it truly means to “align with the divine” by reframing adversity, suffering, and spiritual growth. Broadcasting from the new Metron Live studio, Bishop Swilley blends spirituality, personal storytelling, scripture, meditation, and even quantum physics to challenge traditional ideas about God, demons, spiritual warfare, and victimhood. His central thesis is that hardship is not punishment from an external enemy, but often a signal that we are out of alignment with our higher consciousness and deeper truth. Rather than seeing life's struggles as attacks from the devil or tests from God, Swilley teaches that adversity itself becomes the teacher. Drawing from The Bible, particularly Isaiah 30:19–21, he argues that every inconvenience, setback, and painful experience can become a doorway into wisdom, growth, and transformation if we ask, “What is this teaching me?” instead of “Why is this happening to me?” The message ultimately becomes a call to reclaim personal agency, rethink inherited beliefs, and consciously align thoughts, words, and energy with love, healing, and abundance. Main Takeaways 1. Adversity Can Be a Teacher Instead of a Punishment Bishop Swilley reframes suffering through Isaiah 30, explaining that “the bread of adversity” and “the water of affliction” are not evidence of spiritual warfare, but opportunities for awareness and growth. “Your teachers are the stuff that happens to you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Instead of asking: “Why is this happening to me?” He suggests asking: “What is this teaching me?” Scripture Reference: Book of Isaiah 30:19–21 Book of Hebrews 5:8 2. Alignment Matters More Than Spiritual Warfare Swilley openly rejects the idea that believers are constantly fighting demons or external evil forces. He argues that most spiritual conflict originates internally through misaligned thinking, fear, shame, and self-sabotage. “The adversary is you. It's your thoughts that haven't come into alignment yet.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He contrasts traditional teachings about “fighting the devil” with the idea that life reflects our beliefs, expectations, and emotional alignment. Scripture Reference: Book of Genesis 3 Book of Romans 12:2 3. Jesus Taught Consciousness, Alignment, and Inner Transformation Throughout the teaching, Swilley connects the words of Jesus Christ with modern concepts found in quantum physics, emphasizing ideas like: observer effect energy vibration agreement consciousness manifestation He repeatedly points back to Jesus' teaching that: “The kingdom of God is within you.” Scripture References: Gospel of Luke 17:21 Gospel of Matthew 18:19 Gospel of Mark 11:23–24 4. Your Words and Perspective Shape Your Reality A major thread in the message is the power of perception and speech. Swilley teaches that reality is responsive rather than rigid, and that what we repeatedly think and say influences the life we experience. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He warns against victim mentality and self-fulfilling negativity while encouraging listeners to intentionally focus on possibility, gratitude, and abundance. Scripture References: Book of Proverbs 18:21 First Epistle to the Corinthians 2:9 5. Healing Often Comes Through Reinterpreting the Past One of the most emotionally resonant sections of the episode centers on trauma, memory, and healing. Swilley suggests that while we cannot literally change the past, we can transform how we understand it. “You can't change what happened, but you can change how you observe what happened.” — Bishop Jim Swilley This becomes the foundation for emotional healing, freedom from shame, and breaking cycles of inherited pain. Notable Quote “If life keeps making you madder and madder, you're spiraling downward. If instead you're getting smarter and smarter, your adversity has become your teacher.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

Minister Kendy Ward provides a powerful word on the prayer life of a leader. Matthew 23:11-12 11 The greatest among you must be a servant.  12  But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Matthew 20:2828 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and ... Read More

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this deeply personal and emotionally transparent episode of Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley continues his series “Align With the Divine: Discovering the New Heaven and Earth from Within” by weaving together themes of authenticity, grief, self-acceptance, spirituality, and alignment. Speaking candidly about his first Mother's Day since his mother's passing, Swilley reflects on caregiving, healing complicated family dynamics, and the peace that comes from living without regret. He expands the conversation into a broader spiritual teaching about what it means to truly live “in alignment” — not by conforming to external religious expectations, but by embracing one's authentic self. Through scripture, personal testimony, and cultural observations, he argues that divine manifestation comes from inner congruence, transparency, joy, and self-love. Main Takeaways 1. Alignment Begins With Authenticity Swilley repeatedly emphasizes that spiritual alignment cannot happen while someone is pretending to be someone else. He connects emotional, spiritual, and even physical health to authenticity. “There is nothing in this world more important than authenticity. Being who you are and loving who you are.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He argues that much suffering comes from living disconnected from one's true identity, whether through people-pleasing, religious fear, suppressing gifts, or denying one's orientation or calling. 2. The “Glory of the Lord” Comes From Within One of the central theological themes is that divine revelation is internal, not external. Using Psalm 24 and Isaiah 40, Swilley reframes traditional scripture imagery: Scriptures Referenced Psalm 24:7 Isaiah 40:3–5 Psalm 103 John 10:10 John 16 Ezekiel 18 2 Corinthians 5:19 He teaches that: You are the gate. Your heart is the door. Alignment reveals the divine already present within you. “You're not trying to get it. You're trying to reveal it. It's all in you already.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 3. Grief Changes When You've Fully Loved Someone A major emotional thread throughout the message is Swilley's reflection on caring for his mother through her final years. He speaks honestly about the exhausting reality of caretaking and how thoroughly walking someone “to the gate” changes grief. “When you've been a very thorough caretaker, it changes the way you grieve someone's departure.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Rather than feeling unresolved regret, he describes feeling gratitude, peace, and completion. 4. “Train Up a Child” Means Discover Who They Already Are Swilley revisits Proverbs 22:6 and challenges traditional interpretations. Instead of forcing children into conformity, he argues parents should nurture a child's innate gifts and identity. “Find out what's wonderful about your child and play to that strength.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He critiques religious environments that attempt to suppress individuality instead of cultivating it. 5. Happiness Is Not Selfish — It's Essential Swilley strongly connects joy to health, spirituality, and manifestation. He warns that prolonged unhappiness can become physically destructive and says people must either change harmful situations or change their relationship to them. “You cannot be healthy if you're unhappy.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He repeatedly encourages listeners to: Follow their bliss Stop living by external expectations Embrace freedom Let go of shame 6. Religion Often Rewards Performance Over Truth One of the more striking sections involves Swilley recounting a conversation with late prophetic minister Kim Clement during the 2008 U.S. election. Swilley uses the story to illustrate how many religious leaders feel pressured to tell followers what they want to hear rather than speaking honestly. “So much of church world is just BS. It's a big masquerade party.” — Bishop Jim Swilley This becomes part of his broader argument that alignment requires radical honesty. 7. Jesus Leads People Toward Their Truest Selves Swilley closes by presenting a radically inclusive interpretation of Jesus. He portrays Jesus not as someone obsessed with moral policing, but as someone who liberated people into fuller humanity. “You can't follow the real Jesus and not become the real you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Key Quote “If you can get all of your allness to align, the glory of the Lord will just automatically be revealed.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Overall Theme This episode is ultimately about liberation: liberation from shame, liberation from religious performance, liberation from inherited expectations, and liberation into authenticity. Swilley frames alignment not as becoming more religious, but as becoming more fully yourself.

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on how being a leader requires you to first be a servant. Matthew 23:11 (NIV)“The greatest among you will be your servant.” Matthew 23:12 (NIV)“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Principle: If you try to exalt yourself, you will be humbled. But if ... Read More

Pastor Joshua and guest panelists Minster Marielle, Minister Dee, Iris Santana, Island Franck and have a Q&A session on what “raising a child in the way they should go” means from the perspective of a mother. Point 1: InsightProverbs 1:8-9 — Pay close attention, my child, to your father’s wise words and never forgetyour mother’s instructions. For their insight will ... Read More

Ryan and Becca return with another chapter of the Wheel Talk Podcast book club, exploring The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Joined once again by Taylor Swilley, they reflect on the book's perspective of creativity as a way of being, discussing awareness, intuition, and making work without attachment to outcomes, and how those ideas translate or don't translate into their own studio practices, creative decision-making, and running a ceramics business.Our next book club selection will be announced in the coming months and released in the next season. See all the books we've covered on Becca's Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3X5yZOX

Pastor Joshua and guest speaker Minister Dedra work together to speak on the importance of doing the work of the Kingdom while in the workplace, maintaining the balance between company regulations and being disciplers of the nations. Matthew 5:13 New International Version13 You are the salt of the earth… Matthew 5:14 New International Version14 You are the light of the ... Read More

Pastors Joshua and Keren preach a word for God’s light to shine through the body, within the home and outside the word, growing in the fruit of the spirit at all times. Philippians 3:14 King James Version14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Principle: When you’ve been called higher, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua delivers a Resurrection Sunday message on bringing faith back to life! 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead Mark 16:1–7 (NLT)Saturday evening, when the Sabbath ended, Mary ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on Palm Sunday about our responsibility to be vessels for the Kingdom, making way for the King to move within us and share the Good News. (John 10:10) Matthew 21:9 (NKJV)9 Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the ... Read More

Guest speaker Pastor Reynaldo Muñoz speaks a powerful word about acting on Gods word and purpose for your life just as a child follows the steps of their father. Matthew 19:1414 But Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.' Matthew 18:33 Truly I ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful message on our responsibility to bear fruit that takes us to the next level in the spirit. Philippians 3:14 King James Version14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:17 New International Version17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has ... Read More

Pastor Josh embarks on a new sermon series on increased capait5y in reaching Godly goals. Philippians 3:12-14 New International Version12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on taking on the perspective of the Lord by understanding the difference between man’s good and God’s good. Proverbs 14:12 New King James Version12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Principle: We are born with self-destructive tendencies. Proverbs 14:12 New King James ... Read More

Guest speaker, Minister Kendy Ward preaches a powerful word on the lifestyle that is expected of a follower of Christ – living a life of complete surrender. Matthew 16:24-25 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.  25  If ... Read More

I am excited re-release this interview with Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley for the second Friday of Black History Month. With over 12 years of school leadership, Dr. Swilley was the 2025 National Principal of the Year. Currently, she is serving as the Assistant Superintendent at Fairfield Central School District in Winnsboro, South Carolina. To learn […] The post ENCORE FRIDAY – PMP452: Reaching Every Student with Dr. Tracie Anderson Swilley appeared first on Principal Matters.

Pastors Joshua and Pastor Keren speak on how the to pray the prayer “not my will, but yours be done” and what it looks like to think differently once that prayer is stated. Philippians 2:5 King James Version5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus Principle: Part of laying down Our Will is picking, and ... Read More

+website www.bishinthenow.com +Youtube – BishInTheNow Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Join us in person each Sunday at 195 Arizona Ave NE w1, Atlanta, GA 30307 Watch the video on Facebook:   Here Watch the video on Youtube :   Here Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow What if the “worst thing that happened” is actually the crack in the concrete where your Tree of Life starts growing? In this Mobile Metron message, Bishop Jim Swilley announces Meditation Weekend #28 on Jekyll Island (Easter weekend)—then turns a real-life avalanche of caregiving decisions, renovation pressure, and even a surprise vet bill into a sharp spiritual lesson: Hope deferred makes the heart sick… but fulfilled desire becomes a Tree of Life. He contrasts the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil (either/or, endless alternatives, analysis paralysis) with the Tree of Life (no Plan B, no more bargaining, just a clean “this is what must happen”). Along the way, he challenges biblicism (“bibliolatry”), reframes scripture as a living mirror, and delivers a direct word to anyone whose back is against the wall: take the exit the universe provides—before you pray against it. 5 takeaways The Tree of Life shows up when you don't have options.Swilley frames “fulfilled desire” not as getting everything you want, but as the moment you're forced into the only sane next step—and it sets you free. (Proverbs 13:12) Either/or thinking is the trap; “yes, and” is the upgrade.He links the Tree of Knowledge to binary thinking and anxiety—while the Tree of Life becomes the reality where you stop grading life as “good/bad” and start moving with clarity. Sometimes deliverance arrives wearing a tragedy costume.A fall, a forced placement, a hard decision—things you'd normally pray against—can be the exact mechanism that saves your life. Stop worshiping the book and start listening for the Voice.He calls “bibliolatry” idolatry, argues the Bible is “as human as it is divine,” and insists it's meant to connect you to the living Word—not be used as a weapon. If your back is against the wall, take the miracle-shaped door.He offers a pointed “prophetic” nudge to people stuck in situations that are draining them: when the exit appears, don't overthink it—move. Pull-quote (from the episode) “Whatever looks like a tragedy right now—before you pray against it, pray that you understand it.” Scriptures referenced (with citations) “Let there be light.” — Genesis 1:3 “Rightly dividing” / “correctly handling” the word — 2 Timothy 2:15 “The heavens declare the glory of God.” — Psalm 19:1 “Man shall not live by bread alone… every word that proceeds…” — Deuteronomy 8:3 (quoted by Jesus in Matthew 4:4) “The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” — 2 Corinthians 3:6 “Honor your father and mother.” — Exodus 20:12 (also Deuteronomy 5:16) “Fathers, do not provoke your children…” — Ephesians 6:4 (also Colossians 3:21) “The servant of the Lord must not strive.” — 2 Timothy 2:24 “Believe that you have received…” — Mark 11:24 “Faith is the substance/evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1 “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” — Hosea 6:6 (quoted in Matthew 9:13 and Matthew 12:7) “If it be possible, let this cup pass…” — Matthew 26:39 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” — Proverbs 13:12 “Tree of life” in the promise of Revelation — Revelation 22:14 (some translations render this as “right to the tree of life”) “My God shall supply all your need…” — Philippians 4:19

Pastor Joshua begins a new sermon series on submission to the Lords Will instead of expecting the Lord to bend to our will. Luke 22:42 New International Version42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Principle: Following in the Footsteps of Christ is learning how to sanctify the areas ... Read More

+website www.bishinthenow.com +Youtube – BishInTheNow Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Join us in person each Sunday at 195 Arizona Ave NE w1, Atlanta, GA 30307 Watch the video on Facebook:   Here Watch the video on Youtube :   Here Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow What happens when the “timeline” of your life (deadlines, calendars, logistics) collides with a “God moment” you didn't plan for? In this Mobile Metron episode, Bishop Jim Swilley tells the raw, unfiltered story behind his mother's fall, the impossible decisions of elder care, and the unexpected “angels” who showed up right on time. Then he pivots into a provocative teaching on Chronos vs. Kairos, why guilt keeps us trapped, and why Jesus' words to Peter in John 21 sound a lot like modern caregiving. Along the way, he challenges fundamentalism, reframes “the fall,” and asks the question most of us avoid until life forces it: Are you trying to live longer… or live freer? 5 takeaways Chronos measures life. Kairos interprets it.Chronos is the clock/calendar; Kairos is the “time-out-of-time” moment where meaning snaps into focus (anchored by “my times are in your hands” — Psalm 31:15). Elder care isn't a “curse” — it's a season.Swilley reads Jesus' words about aging and dependence (John 21:18) as less “doom” and more “this is what long life often looks like.” Guilt isn't proof you're loving. It can be a leash.A care team's permission—“you don't have to come every day”—becomes a spiritual release: love can be real without self-punishment. Be specific about the life you're asking for.Not just “more years,” but “more years with clarity, mobility, and peace,” reflecting on the idea of long lifespan (Swilley references 120 years; see Genesis 6:3) and the cost of unmanaged longevity. Your life becomes lighter when it becomes useful.The old hymn idea—“If I can help somebody, my living shall not be in vain”—turns into an inventory of legacy: what you built, who you lifted, what your presence changed (echoing the wisdom of “teach us to number our days” — Psalm 90:12). Pull-quote (from the episode) “Focus on the kairos time of your life. Don't be so obsessed with the chronos time.” Scriptures referenced (with citations) “The kingdom… brings out… treasures new and old” — Matthew 13:52 “The Spirit of the Lord… liberty to the captives” — Isaiah 61:1 (also echoed in Luke 4:18) “The tongue of the learned” — Isaiah 50:4 “Let there be light” — Genesis 1:3 “My times are in Your hands” — Psalm 31:15 “Rightly dividing the word” — 2 Timothy 2:15 “The heavens declare the glory of God” — Psalm 19:1 “Man shall not live by bread alone…” — Deuteronomy 8:3 (quoted in Matthew 4:4) “I AM” — Exodus 3:14 “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” — Hosea 6:6 (quoted in Matthew 9:13 and Matthew 12:7) Curses / sweat of brow / labor pains — Genesis 3:16–19 Jesus & Peter on love, feeding sheep, aging, and “what is that to you?” — John 21:15–22 “Teach us to number our days” — Psalm 90:12 “120 years” — Genesis 6:3 “Blessed when you come in and go out” — Deuteronomy 28:6 “No plague… near your dwelling” — Psalm 91:10

Guest speaker Minister Robert Rivera speaks on how to develop a heart that remains unshakable in the midst’s of a great shaking. Proverbs 4:23 NLT 23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Jeremiah 17:9 NIV9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Principle: An Unshakable ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on how prayer becomes the foundation of an unshakable faith. Principle: Good things start with prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 English Standard Version17 …pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:17 New Living Translation17 Never stop praying. Principle: If you develop a strong prayer life, you will become UNSHAKABLE. James 5:16 New Living Translation16 …The earnest prayer ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful message on how trust and submission are directly correlated to how stable our foundation is in our walk with Christ. 1 Peter 2:4-5 New Living Translation4 You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God's temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. 5 And ... Read More

Ryan and Becca return with the seventh chapter of the Wheel Talk Podcast book club, exploring Try It and See: How to Get Sh*t Done While Overanalyzing Everything by Megan Aumen. Joined by guest Taylor Swilley, they reflect on the book's encouragement to experiment, ship every day, and release perfectionism, discussing how a “try it and see” mindset shows up in their own studio practices, creative decision-making, and evolving ceramics businesses.Our next book club selection will be announced in the coming months and released in the spring. See all the books we've covered on Becca's Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3X5yZOXSponsorsL&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSupport the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube Channel

In this episode an update, stories of intimate partner violence, and folks you should know about. I wanted to bookend the episode with a story of bravery and power. Please stick around til the end, you will want to know about Chris Bearchell. She rocks.  I'd like to thank Feedspot for alerting us to the amazing fact that Panic: queer True Crime is, for the second year, in the top ten most listened to queer true crime podcasts. Thanks to Feedspot and thanks to you for making it happen. Hugs! Fanny & Stella: A Wild, Wild Victorian Ride Ernest Boulton and Frederick Park were "respectable" Victorian gentlemen who found freedom onstage as Fanny and Stella. Their drag performances thrilled audiences across 1860s–70s England—until they brought their show into the streets. Their arrest and scandalous trial exposed the era's hypocrisy and crushed both love and ambition. Fanny, Stella, and their circle lived boldly in a world that punished authenticity, making them pioneers to be celebrated. 2025 Update: Justice for Jimmie 'Jay' Lee in the Ole Miss Murder Case After an 11–1 mistrial and the later discovery of Jimmie "Jay" Lee's body, Timothy Herrington Jr. took a plea deal for Lee's killing. The judge said Mississippi "got it right this time," yet the state still lacks LGBTQ+ protections or hate crime coverage. Both young men had promising futures ended by homophobia—a reminder that being gay isn't deadly, but hate is. Her Short, Brilliant Life Was Cut Short by Violence When Girlalala (LaLa) and her boyfriend, Shanoyd Whyte Jr., fought on November 14, 2025, tragedy struck. Whyte pulled a gun and killed LaLa, leaving the community in shock. Intimate partner violence is alarmingly high in the trans community—but help is available. If you or someone you know is in danger, please seek support. Timothy Smith Murder Trial Update Timothy Smith and Herbert Swilley seemed the picture of happiness in Ocala, Florida—until coworkers found Smith dead in March 2023. He'd been drugged, strangled, and left in a staged scene. Months later, Swilley was charged with first-degree premeditated murder. Warrior Chris Bearchell: "No More Sht" Christine "Chris" Bearchell was a fearless Canadian lesbian activist who helped reshape LGBTQ+ rights. From challenging sexist dress codes in high school to leading protests after Toronto's 1981 bathhouse raids, she fought back against police harassment and public shaming. A founder of the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives and key voice in securing Ontario's human rights protections, she also championed sex workers' rights and HIV/AIDS outreach. Bearchell died in 2007 at 53—remembered as a visionary warrior who deserves wider recognition. You deserve to live a life free of violence of any kind. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE National Hotlines and Support National Domestic Violence Hotline Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Text: Text "START" to 88788 Live Chat & Information: thehotline.org   Services are available 24/7, confidential, and support all individuals regardless of identity or background.   Trans Lifeline: A trans-led hotline providing emotional support and crisis intervention for trans people.   Call 877-565-8860 or visit translifeline.org.​ The Network/La Red: A 24-hour confidential hotline for LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic violence.   Call 617-742-4911 (local) or 800-832-1901 (toll-free).   If you or someone you know is in danger: Call 9-1-1 immediately. Please subscribe and share this story.   These stories deserve our loving attention.  

Guest speaker Apostle Duane Swilley preaches on what it looks like to BE unshakable and the expectation of the believer when walking out the faith. Hebrews 12:1 New International Version 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run ... Read More

Matthew 7:24-27 New Living Translation24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn't obey ... Read More

Pastor Joshua ends the sermon series with how the word of God has more in store for us when it comes to giving with intention. John 3:16 New International Version16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Principle: God is saying, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a message about transforming the mind of the believer from giving out of habit to giving out of expectation of a harvest because our God is the God of the Harvest. Principle: A habit alone will not work. We have to shift our focus from habit to harvest. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Amplified Bible7 Let each one give ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on how in the natural, giving might not make sense, but in the spirit, it is a seed sown where provision grows, even in the face of fear. Principle: God works in DIFFICULT circumstances, but we have to have FAITH. Principle: When you apply the Word of the Lord and Obedience to your need, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua speaks on the importance of not just giving for the sake of checking off the box, but to be invested in giving something that costs you something, because the Lord is sacrificial. What you get is amounted to what is in your heart. 2 Samuel 24:18-25 New Living Translation18 That day Gad came to David and said to him, ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word on how God is a congenital God, not a God of casual exchange, but intentional giving. Ecclesiastes 9:10 New Living Translation10 Whatever you do, do well… Principle: Give thoughtfully, prayerfully, and full of faith. Principle: If we give casually, we cannot expect something great to happen. 2 Corinthians 9:6 New International Version6 Remember this: ... Read More

Pastor Joshua begins a powerful new series on the relationship between the believer and God and how we can have a healthy, prosperous relationship with Him. Principle: Our whole faith experience is meant to be relational, not religious. Galatians 3:7 New International Version7 Understand, then, that those who have faith are children of Abraham. Principle: Before giving or tithing was ... Read More

Pastor Joshua continues a powerful message about how we must choose to be compassionate over being comfortable if we want to love the way Jesus loves. Luke 10:25-27 New Living Translation25 One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 Jesus replied, “What does ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about how we, as believers, have a responsibility to put action behind our faith through the love of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 58:1-2 New Living Translation1“Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don't be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins! 2 Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple ... Read More

Pastor Joshua brings a message along with pastors across South Florida about loving the way Jesus loves. We are all called to bring people to the body through love and to demonstrate love to one another. 1 John 3:16-18 New International Version  16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ... Read More

KCSU music director Ria sat down with Jared Swilley of Black Lips ahead of their Dever show at the Mission Ballroom on October 28th, 2025. On this tour the band is supporting Viagra Boys whilst performing songs from their latest album “Season of the Peach”. The two discuss the excitement of touring, the juxtaposition of telling intense stories with a lighthearted sound, and how aliens might react to bird sounds.Ria JanapatiWe are here at the Mission Ballroom, October 2[7]th, [2025]. You are Jared of the Black Lips-Jared SwilleyJared, and you are?Ria  I am Ria, Music Director of KCSU; I've got some questions. Jared  Cool. Ria  First one being: You've been doing this music thing for a hot minute now, are there things about being on the road specifically that change for you excitement level wise? Jared  Oh sure, yeah. There's a different, like, excitement level. I've been touring since I was 16. We drove- the first like US tour we ever did was pretty miserable, but it was still the funnest thing; like, by my standards today, it would be pretty miserable, but I remember  seeing the desert for the first time, and that's like, that excitement- I can remember the excitement I felt, like, the first time I saw a cactus. But like, now, you know, I slept on a pretty drive today because I've seen a lot of that stuff. So that changes. I still love being on stage and stuff. But yeah, I mean, just like, anything you do forever, things get boring. Ria  Are there any cities that you visited a first time and you, like, couldn't wait to go back? Or maybe the opposite, you were really excited, but it wasn't your fav. Jared  Oh, I won't mention any cities I didn't like, because I figure it's best not to say negative things about people or places. But there's... like, yeah, a lot of cities. I mean, talk about [the] excitement of being someplace. I remember the feeling of the first time we went to Europe to play; I couldn't believe it, like, because it was, it felt really cool. And I wanted to go back to all those cities, and I have been back to pretty much all of them. Or, like, you know, like Tokyo, like going there, I was like, "I have to come back here. It's awesome." So most, most places I would like, I, you know, there's, there's very few places I'd be like, “I never want to go there again.” So, yeah, I like most places.Ria  I've seen that you guys have come to be known for pulling some antics during live shows, especially more in the DIY spaces. Has there been anything you've really wanted to do during a live show that would just be like a fun little act that no one saw coming? Jared  There is one that we've been talking about doing... because we've done, like, all sorts of crazy stuff, and we're, like, older now, so I'm not trying to, like, make anyone upset anymore, like, do anything crazy. But like, have you ever seen the Wizard of Oz? Ria  Absolutely. Jared  So you know, like, when the Munchkins, like those guys come out as, like, the lollipop... the old guys? We want to- I guess I'm spilling the beans here, but it'll surprise people when we do it. But like, we kind of, like… We have this song that's about eating candy on our new record, and we want to just like, stop in the middle, hopefully, at a really huge show, like something like this [Mission Ballroom], or at a big festival, and, like, drop our instruments and go into the lollipop guild dance and then just start playing again. That's kind of like what we want to do.Ria  Nice. A little surprise, a little dance break. Jared  YeahRia  Yeah, awesome. You just have to get the choreography down. Jared  Yeah.Ria  And then your newest album, Season of the Peach, I noticed it takes on a lot of different genre influences. There's some rockabilly sound, there's some 60s stuff, some folk stuff going on, just all over the place. So when you're taking inspiration to create something new like that, where do you find yourself looking?Jared  I'm always looking in the past, and that's just for me. Fortunately, in this band, like all five members [contribute equally], right? So that's why it can kind of seem like it's all over the place, like musically. But, I mean, I only listen to, like, very old music, so that's kind of really what I'm pulling from; I listen to, like, old country and doo-wop and rockabilly and blues and stuff like that, so that's usually... I'm just trying to recreate stuff in a kind of, like, not as good way as the stuff I really like.Ria  Back on your 2020 album, there's a song called "Angola Rodeo", and that song really interested me in the storytelling of it. It seemed like a bit of a silly take on, like, real life events. So-Jared  YeahRia  When you're going about doing that. Where do you draw the line between like, not taking yourself too seriously?Jared  Well, you want to like, not like... or at least with me, I want to be like, if I'm talking about something very serious, and that's a very serious thing... Do you know the story of, like, the Angola rodeo? Ria  Yeah, it's a prison rodeo.Jared  Yeah, prison rodeo, and we actually went to it. I'd always wanted to go, and we went, and it's like, you know, it's pretty controversial. I happen to be in favor of it, just because it's like, if you're doing life in prison, or if you're on death row, like, it's the best day of your life when you get to do... They actually do it for like, a few months of the year. But you know, you don't want to be too preachy or too sappy, so you got to have your tongue firmly in cheek. My theory has always been, if you have, like, a really sad subject matter, make it a very poppy sounding song. And if you have really happy sounding stuff, it should be like, darker. That's kind of like how I like to do things. Ria  Yeah, just flip them on their head. Jared  And it's still, like... The lyrics are still like, kind of serious; but it's like a fun kind of sounding song. But you know, the Angola Prison is, like, one of the darkest places in the United States. It's pretty rough there.Ria  I just thought that was really interesting, because on a first listen, if you're not really paying attention, it'll just be like, "Oh, this is a fun little tune-Jared  There is, like, a big, like, stark contrast when you go to that rodeo, because you are in this just incredibly dark place. You drive in and you see death row, and you see the fields they're all working in, but then you go in there, and it's like, a really happy environment; like the prisoners... It's like, all guys on best behavior, but they've been working; like, they sell their arts and crafts that day. Their families are allowed to come in. They can actually have like, conjugal visits with their family in there. So it's like, it's super dark, ...

Pastor Josh speaks about how the church has a responsibility to raise up the next generation of believers through discipleship and spreading the good news. Luke 19:10 New Living Translation10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” Principle: The Purpose of The Church is to seek and save those who are lost. Luke ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about the victory spoken over the church and the protection that is offered to those who are united in the body. Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the ... Read More

Pastor Joshua talks about the body of Christ and how important the Church is as a unit, the will of the Father in building the church and our role in it as believers. Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others ... Read More

Pastor Joshua implores the church to think about what is worth living for, and what is worth dying for. What are we willing to believe in so wholeheartedly, that we would dedicate our lives and be willing to sacrifice them as well. Is it Jesus? Romans 14:8-9 New Living Translation8 If we live, it's to honor the Lord. And if ... Read More

Pastor Joshua preaches a powerful word about the myths in the church, starting with how important community is in the body of Christ. Matthew 16:13-18 New Living Translation13…“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 Then he ... Read More

Ryan and Becca return with the sixth chapter of the podcast book club, exploring Boy in a China Shop: Life, Clay and Everything by Keith Brymer Jones. Joined by guest Taylor Swilley, they dive into the stories behind Keith's journey as a potter and TV judge, reflecting on how his experiences with creativity, vulnerability, and perseverance resonate with their own paths in clay and business.Our next book club selection will be announced soon and released near the end of 2025. See all the books we've covered on Becca's Amazon list at https://amzn.to/3X5yZOXSponsorsL&L Kilns - The durable kiln that potters trust to fire evenly & consistently. Find your L&L kiln at hotkilns.comSpeedball Ceramics - Try the new mid-fire glazes, artist-collaboration plastic bats, and browse their wide selection of products at speedballart.comSoolla® - Soolla Studio Bags are designed by potters, for potters that come in 25+ colors and equipped with 30 pockets. Machine washable, durable, and quick drying canvas. Find your new studio bag at soolla.co and save 15% at checkout with coupon code "WHEELTALK"Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 per month: https://patreon.com/WheeltalkpodcastFollow us on Instagram:@wheeltalkpodcast@rdceramics@5linespotteryVisit our website:www.wheeltalkpotcast.comWheel Talk YouTube Channel