Podcasts about taming the tongue

"My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth. Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." James 3:1-8

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For such a small part of the body, the tongue carries the power to build up or tear down.

JAMES: TAMING THE TONGUE Message by Josh Mutter – August 2, 2026 Big Idea: What comes out of our mouth reveals what Jesus is doing in our heart. James 3:1-12 NIV  Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone… Read more...

What if controlling your tongue is actually a horse problem? In this week's Water, Wind, Wine Ministries broadcast, we're digging into James Chapter 3 and one of Scripture's most powerful metaphors — the bit in a horse's mouth. Just as a small bit directs a powerful horse, God's Word directs your entire life when you willingly accept it. We head out to the pasture to demonstrate live with Moses and Melman — two very different horses with two very different responses to the bit — and what they reveal about human nature is striking. The horse that accepts the bit goes farther, moves easier, and gets blessed. The one that resists? Stiff-necked and stuck. Shawnee adds a powerful insight: sometimes accepting the bit just means taking a breath before you react. That pause is where God speaks. Watch and decide — which horse are you?

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Message from Josh Lean on July 26, 2026

James 3: 1 - 12

In Part 4 of our study in James, we looked at the critical importance of learning how to control our tongue.

Taming the Tongue Christ Church Download

What if the words you speak reveal more about your faith than you realize? In this message from the Words Matter series, Rev. Vicki Harrison opens James 3 to explore one of scripture's most challenging passages — the tongue. James uses three unforgettable images to describe the power of words: a horse controlled by a small metal bit, a great ship steered by a tiny rudder, and a forest set ablaze by a single spark. The same is true of the tongue. It is small. It is powerful. And no human being can tame it alone. Rev. Harrison traces the damage that words leave behind — from childhood bullying to the rotten, poisonous speech the apostle Paul calls sapros in Ephesians 4. She draws from her years as a social worker and pastor: adults still agonizing over words spoken over them as children, wounds that run deep and shape the entire course of a life. But this message is not only a diagnosis. It is a challenge. As followers of Jesus, you have the ability to change the narrative — to represent Christ in what you say, what you text, what you post, and what you choose not to say at all. Closing with Psalm 19:14: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Series: Words Matter | Speaker: Rev. Vicki Harrison | Church: New Hope Church — Brandon, Florida Watch and listen to past messages: findnewhope.com/message-archive

Sun 10:00 am | Series: Friendship | Speaker/s: Ps Nathan Bean

Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Tiffany Robinson Preaching Passage: James 3:1-18 Sermon Series: Faith That Works

Pastor Kenny shares a message from James 3 on the importance of taming the tongue.

Mankind can tame an enormous elephant more easily than we can tame our tiny tongues. It is something beyond our ability to do. However, we can, and should, control it.

Mankind can tame an enormous elephant more easily than we can tame our tiny tongues. It is something beyond our ability to do. However, we can, and should, control it.

Preached by NSC Elder, Scott Frederiksen, on 6/14/26. James 3:1-12. Manuscripts are available online and by contacting the NSC Office: office@nshorechurch.orgFor more information, please check us out online! ⁠⁠⁠North Shore Church website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠North Shore Church YouTube

 I want to talk about sacred silence in a real life situation. When conflict is on the rise, the moment is getting tense. Anger and defensiveness are rising. Hurtful words are loaded in the chamber. When the other is talking, they simply sound like Charlie Brown's teacher; wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, we hear sounds, but we're really not listening to them anymore. Right then, at that moment, a sacred silence is needed. A moment to pause, slow down, wait, be silent, even for just a few seconds. This moment is sacred. Why? 

Talk isn't enough to prove you're going to heaven, but it is enough to send you to hell. Both thoughts are true for the same reason: talking is so easy to do, in fact, it has never been easier. Nearly everything in our lives has made it faster and simpler to talk. We came up with the landline to share voices immediately. Then we made the cell phone so we could have this ability anywhere. Then we made the internet so we could permanently place our voices out there to talk for us even when we are not talking. Now with AI I can build things just by talking. Indeed, what hath man wrought? The way that this promise was presented to us was that all of this communication would be like sending torches into the darkness. Truth as it really was could be revealed for all to see in the flickering digital light. Injustices could be corrected, power could be held accountable, yes, even the gospel could be communicated faster and wider than ever. All of it was and is true. However, as James tells us, the darkness we bear those torches within is a bone-dry forest, branches and leaves everywhere ready to lap up the least spark. It is no wonder that James spends so much time on speech and the tongue, as this is quite a power to steward. The solution isn't to extinguish the torch. How can the Savior known as the Word have silent followers? Woe to us if we preach not the gospel, but woe to us if we do not tame our tongues. The solution that James gives to us is implicit rather than explicit, but the way he details the problem is a useful teaching tool in itself. When I began the process of learning how to drive my mother's day one lesson was this: I was driving a 3 thousand pound death machine to myself and others if I use it improperly. It was a sober start, but it was necessary. I had to come to grips with what I was doing. Today, James gives some us talking lessons with the sobering introduction to begin.

James 3:1-12 - This message unpacks the teaching from the Book of James 3 about the power and danger of the tongue, showing how something small can have massive destructive or life-giving influence. It emphasizes that human effort alone cannot tame the tongue—only surrender to God through Christ can transform what comes out of our mouths.

Sermon & Communion Meditation: Ellie Koranek

Please join us with Pastor Matt Irving as we continue our study in James. We explore Taming the Tongue from chapter 3:1-12

Scripture says the power of life and death is the tongue. Demons lie. Satan is known as the Father of lies. So what does that tell us about the importance of using our speech in honest ways? In a culture that is often marked by how well we communicate, how often do we stop to consider the weight and gravity of what we are saying. Are there areas of our lives creating spiritual vulnerabilities because of our "sins of speech?". Father Gregory Pine joins the show to share his reflections on how we can and must train our speech to avoid inviting mayhem into our lives. Get some plants and build your special space. FastGrowingTrees.com and use code EXFILES for 20% off your first order. Magnesium time? Go to Qualialife.com/EXFILES and use code EXFILES for 50% off. CowboyColostrum.com/exfiles for 25% off your order!Subscribe here to the Ryan Bethea ShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James 3:1-12

In this episode I talk about my goal for lent of taming my tongue. I discuss the controversy surrounding Lent and why sincere spiritual development should not be a cause for Christian division, how I intentionally work on growing in an area of weakness during Lent every year, and why I chose to focus on controlling my speech. I have been reading Ephesians 4:29 every day, which reads “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear”. I challenge everyone to strive for spiritual growth. Enjoy! Media Referenced:Don't Hate Your Enemies: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-227-dont-hate-your-enemies/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

Landry Setliff discusses how to control the small, but powerful tool, our tongue. 

The Letter of James leads us to explore the roots of what faith looks like as we follow Jesus. Is faith grounded in belief or works? Does our faith endure when we face trials? How should faith work itself out as we engage people in our lives? James leads us on a journey to explore faith from every angle. This week, we encounter James 3:1-12, which addresses taming the tongue and the power of our words. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: James 3:1-12 ESV

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Series Title: Faith that Works Scripture Passage: James 3:1-12 Stream Date: February 22, 2026

Series:  The Book of James Passage: James 3:1-12 February 15, 2026 www.clearcreekcoc.org

Josh Cummings

James 3:1–12 confronts us with the reality that the tongue, though small, exercises immense influence through words. God Himself treats speech as powerful and purposeful. From creation onward, God brings new realities into being through His Word. He speaks, and what did not exist comes to life, order, forgiveness, and restoration. This passage calls us to submit our words to God's renewing grace, so that our speech reflects the creative, truthful, and life-giving power of the Word we confess.

How powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm.This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.eduWe walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it's powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly through gossip—and why believers must bridle the tongue for the glory of God. If you've ever brushed off gossip as “not that serious,” these passages will challenge you.Subscribe for more Bible teaching and practical discipleship conversations.