Podcasts about their faith

Warum schweigen westliche Kirchen so oft über die brutale Verfolgung von Christ:innen in Afrika, Asien und dem Nahen Osten? In dieser Folge diskutieren Manu und Stephan einen kontroversen Artikel, der den Kirchen Doppelmoral vorwirft: Während die Sorge um Islamophobie und Diversität hierzulande groß ist, bleibe das Leiden von Christ:innen im globalen Süden häufig unbeachtet. Ist das fehlende Engagement Ausdruck einer selektiven Empathie – oder schlicht Ausdruck von Unbehagen gegenüber einem leidenschaftlich gelebten Glauben, den viele im Westen verloren haben? Gleichzeitig fragen wir: Wie sprechen wir über Verfolgung, ohne sie identitär zu instrumentalisieren? Was unterscheidet legitime Solidarität von politischer Vereinnahmung? Und wie gehen wir theologisch mit dem Spannungsverhältnis zwischen universaler Ethik und konkreter Parteinahme um? Ein Gespräch über blinde Flecken, schwierige Solidarität – und warum das Evangelium keine Partei kennt. Im Podcast kommt auch zur Sprache: – Das Buch von Jason Bruner: «Imagining Persecution: Why American Christians Believe There Is a Global War against Their Faith». – Erfahrungen aus der Ardèche-Retreat des RefLab-Teams… – … und die Frage: Wie unabhängig dürfen (kirchliche) Medien eigentlich sein?

Today, we're sitting down to talk with Carlos Peno Vega about his newest movie. The PenaVegas have a great Christmas movie called GET HIM BACK FOR CHRISTMAS which Carlos wrote a soundtrack for and sings a number of songs in the film. Carlos' character plays Jack who works for The Salvation Army having stayed behind in Nashville while former girlfriend Bella played by Alexa becomes an international singing sensation. Music brings the pair back together. I will have the movie by end of week. In real life, Carlos and Alexa are perennial partners of The Salvation Army. Get Him Back for Christmas premieres on Great American Family on 12/21 Summary Carlos Pena Vega's Journey in Hollywood Linda introduces Carlos Pena Vega to the show, expressing her admiration for his relationship with his wife, Alex. Carlos shares that he and Alex have worked on 11 movies together, with their latest project being a significant milestone as it was produced by their own company. Carlos describes the process of creating the movie, including writing, scoring, editing, and promoting it, emphasizing the collaborative effort within their company. Linda praises the chemistry between Carlos and Alex, noting their shared faith and a touching story about praying for a move to Tennessee. Their Faith and Move to Tennessee  Carlos recounts their decision to move to Tennessee, driven by a strong feeling from both him and Alex that it was God's calling. He details their experience with their boat, which kept breaking down, leading to a delay in their sailing plans. Carlos and Alex received multiple confirmations from God that they should move to Tennessee, including a random offer to sell their boat. Linda finds the story inspiring and relates it to her own plans to visit Tennessee for a charity event. Challenges and Passion in Filmmaking  Carlos discusses the challenges and excitement of working with his friends on their production company, Good for You Entertainment. He explains that despite disagreements, their passion for making family-friendly content drove them to overcome obstacles. Linda shares a similar experience with her son, who faced challenges in managing personalities while directing a movie. Carlos clarifies that their movie will be released on Great American Family, not Hallmark, and expresses pride in their work. Filming at the AT&T Stadium  Carlos describes the unique experience of filming a scene in the AT&T Stadium, which was arranged by Bill Abbott, the CEO of Great American Family. He recalls the excitement of having the entire stadium to themselves for 12 hours, with no restrictions on movement or filming. Linda is impressed by the grandeur of the setting and the Christmas decorations, adding to the movie's appeal. Carlos shares that the movie will be set in Tennessee, despite the initial plan to film in Bridget Stone Arena. Their Love Story and Relationship Advice  Carlos and Alexa met at a Bible study, and Carlos knew from their first hangout that he wanted to marry her. He advises others to seek a relationship with God first, as he did, and to stay true to themselves, as they will eventually find their love story. Linda appreciates Carlos's advice and shares her admiration for their deep connection and faith. Carlos emphasizes the importance of soul and heart connections in a relationship, sharing a personal story about waiting until marriage to have sex. Linda acknowledges Carlos and Alexa's significant loss this year and praises their resilience and faith. Carlos credits their faith for helping them through difficult times, especially after losing their baby, Indy. He highlights the importance of sharing their experiences to inspire change and encourages others to find strength in their own testimonies. Faith and Overcoming Loss     How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T"  Essential Formulas

Hey friends! I'm so excited to introduce you, Courtney Robinson. Not only is she a women's style mentor, speaker, and a newly best-selling author, but she's also got an incredibly inspiring story to share. Courtney recently launched a book called Stand Up: Resilient Black Women Who Are Shaping the World with Their Faith, where she tells her story along with 14 other amazing women. Courtney's all about helping women show up as their true selves, tapping into their inner values and beliefs to live with confidence and purpose. But what really sets her journey apart is when she was hit with a health scare—of 4 brain tumors,. Instead of letting it hold her back, Courtney leaned into her faith and purpose, coming out stronger than ever. In this episode, we'll talk about her personal journey—how she went from corporate life to becoming a style mentor—and what it really means to show up in life with authenticity and confidence. You'll walk away with some powerful lessons on how to tap into your own values, embrace who you are, and use your image as a tool for self-expression and connection. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt or finding your purpose, you won't want to miss this one! Take the Purpose Palette Persona Quiz  Image by Courtney Poise and Promises Weekly Devotional    

This week's message is titled "Their Faith" Part 3 of our series "Faith Foundations" with Pastor Chris Padiath. Faith is one of the fundamentals of Christianity, yet our faith seems to fluctuate based on the circumstances in which we find ourselves. Faith is not only theological belief in, but also practical trust in God. Without faith, it is impossible for us to please God. Join us as we build a strong foundation of faith.

Your trusted source for news that matters, with a twist: we don't just report the story - we Pray for those affected. Segment One: "Violence in Congo" In this segment, Dr. Chaps brings you the latest on the devastating attack by Islamic State militants, claiming the lives of 80 Christians in Congo. We'll dive into the details of the attack, explore its impact on the local community, and hear from international organizations as they respond to this tragedy. Segment Two: "Persecuted for Their Faith" In our second segment, we shine a light on the top 10 most persecuted countries for Christians. Open Doors US shares powerful video stories, revealing the challenges faced by believers in these nations and the courageous efforts being made to support them. We'll explore the ways you can make a difference in their lives. Segment Three: "Inspiration from God Encounters Ministries" In our final segment, Dr. Chaps Interviews James Goll from God Encounters Ministries at NRB. They discuss his new book, exploring its themes, key messages, and how it aims to inspire readers. You won't want to miss this inspiring conversation! Join us on PIJN News as we bring you the news that matters, with a heart of prayer for those affected. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2024, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

"Their Faith“ was given by Brother Brandon Bridges from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church on February.11.2024. Thank You for Listening For PRAYER or Questions please respond. contact@cbcuniongrove.com Call 704-327-5662 P.O. Box 298 Union Grove, NC 28689

When I move out, how will things change between my parents and me?This week, we discuss the relational changes that often happen between us and our parents when we move away after graduation. How do I handle the loss of day-to-day interactions? What's the proper balance between dependence and independence? What are some practical steps I can take today to navigate these changes? Steve Argue, PhD (Fuller Youth Institute), provides some much-needed insight as we wrap up the parents portion of our relational transition series.MORE FROM STEVEN ARGUEGrowing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and FutureInstagram: @stevenargueRELATED EPISODE(S)E35: Level Up Your 20s with Paul Tokunaga (Apple, Spotify)E104: Moving in With Parents After Graduation Pt 1 (Apple, Spotify)E105: Moving in With Parents After Graduation Pt 2 (Apple, Spotify)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodLeave us a message on SpeakPipeJoin our Email List (Join here Spotify users: http://eepurl.com/hLks2r)Visit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

"Their Faith“ was given by Brother Brandon Bridges from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church on February.11.2024.Thank You for ListeningFor PRAYER or Questions please respond.contact@cbcuniongrove.comCall 704-327-5662P.O. Box 298 Union Grove, NC 28689

1. Their Identity-2. Their Faith-3. Their Significance

1. Their Identity-2. Their Faith-3. Their Significance

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SIGN #2 - Matthew 24 (Events That Must Take Place Before the Return of Christ) SIGN #3 - Luke 17: 28-30 (As In the Days of Lot (Sodom & Gomorrah) Before the Return of Christ) SIGN #4 - Genesis Chapter 6: 5-6 (The Earth Was Filled With Hamas Before the Flood + Note Samson Had His Encounter With Delilah In the Gaza Region) SIGN #5 - Matthew 24:37 (As In the Days of Noah Before the Return of Christ) SIGN #6 - Amos 1:7 (But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof) SIGN #7 - Zephaniah 2:4 (For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.) SIGN #8 - Isaiah 17:1 (Destruction of Damascus) SIGN #9 - Daniel 7:25 (Changing Times & Laws) SIGN #10 - Revelation 6:5-6 (Hyper-Inflation / Fiat Currency Being Destroyed) SIGN #11 - Revelation 13: 16-18 (The Mark of the Beast) SIGN #12 - Revelation 9:11 & Revelation 2:13 (Satan Lives In Geneva) Why Is CERN located in Geneva? Why Is the World Economic Forum located in Geneva? Why Is the United Nations located in Geneva? Why Is GAVI Located In Geneva? Why Is the World Health Organization In Geneva? Yuval Noah Harari | "This Is the End of Human History. Not the End of History, The End of Human Dominated History. History Will Continue With Somebody Else In Control. Control, Power Is Shifting To An Alien Intelligence." + Elon Musk - WATCH - https://rumble.com/v3usc5h-yuval-noah-harari-this-is-the-end-of-human-history.-not-the-end-of-history.html “We're looking here at an imminent visit from a race of carnivorous dinosaur-men, the superhuman clone hive-legions of some evil genetic queen-empress, infinite polypantheons of dark nega-deities imprisoned for aeons and hungering to feast upon human souls, a parallel-history victorious Nazi globo-Reich or something of that type.” – https://cds.cern.ch/record/1243052/files/PRESSCUT-V-2010-10856.txt SIGN #13 - Revelation 13:2 (The Guardian of Nations Statue) SIGN #14: 1st Timothy 4 (In the Latter Times People Shall Depart from Their Faith, Ban the Eating of Meat) SIGN #15 - Daniel 7 (The Emergence of the Anti-Christ Prophet) SIGN #16 - Genesis 6: 4-6 (Nephilim In the Days of Noah, Upgrading Humans Into Gods) SIGN #17 - Revelation 11: 1-2 (Rebuilding the Third Temple & Building a High-Speed Train to Build Pilgrims to the Third Temple) SIGN #18 - Luke 21:20-24 (Jerusalem Surrounded by Armies) SIGN #19 - Numbers 19: 1-22 (The Red Heifers Are Now Here) SIGN #20 - 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5 (The Calls for Peace & Safety Are Happening Now At the United Nations) SIGN #21 - Revelation 13:13 (He Shall Do Great Wonders & Maketh Fire Come Down from Heaven) SIGN #22 - Revelation 16:12-14 (When the Euphrates River Dries Up, the False Prophet Will Show Up & China & Russia Will Team Up + Yuval Noah Harari Now Wants to Rewrite the Bible Using Artificial Intelligence SIGN #23 - Revelation 16:12-14 (As the Euphrates River Has Dried Up, the Artifacts Relates to Gilgamesh Have Appeared, Yuval Noah Harari Was Working On the Gilgamesh Project When Barack Obama Found Him, When Nimrod Fled After Attempting to Build the Tower of Babel Changed Him Named to Gilgamesh, the FreeMasons Use a “G” In Their Logo In Honor of Gilgamesh) SIGN #24 - Mark 13, Luke 21 & Matthew 24 - Are Sections of the Bible Include Jesus' Description of What Must Happen Before He Returns (All of the Prophecies Are Being Fulfilled Simultaneously, Wars, Rumors of Wars, Famines, Pestilences, Nation Rising Against Nation, etc.) SIGN #25 - Revelation 17:13 - Yuval Noah Harari & Elon Musk Keep Discussing Creating An Anti-Virus for the Mind, Stopping the “Mind Virus” While Grimes Is Pushing Connecting Your Brain to the Internet Using the Neurosity Crown & Elon Musk's Neuralink Could Technology Connect All Minds Together SIGN #26 - Revelation 17:13 - Elon Musk's Neuralink Now Has FDA Approval to Put a Chip In Your Mind That Can Stop Schizophrenia Which Is Also Described As Serious Mental Illness That Affects How a Person Thinks, Feels & Behaves (A Mind Virus) SIGN #27 - Revelation 17:13 - Yuval Noah Harari Is Discussing Several Brains Together SIGN #28 - Revelation 17:11-14 - Klaus Schwab's 1970 Club of Rome Calls for Dividing the Earth In 10 Economic Kingdoms SIGN #29 - 1st Timothy 4:3 - Doctrines of Devils Are Now Being Taught, Mega-Church Pastors Are Departing from an Absolute Belief In the Bible (Including Andy Stanley, TD Jakes, Joel Osteen, Rick Warren, etc.) SIGN #30 - John 15:20 - Christians Are Now Being Persecuted At Scale SIGN #31 - Daniel 11:36-38 - Yuval Noah Harari (The False Prophet) Is Openly Gay, Rejects the God of His Fathers, Wants to Ban, the Eating of Meat, Wants to Rebuild the Temple, Refers to Humans As Hackable Animals, Wants to End Free Will, Wants to Put Surveillance Under the Skin, Wants to Change the Times and The Laws SIGN #32 - 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 22 - There Is a Great Falling Away from the Faith In Christ SIGN #33 - Revelation 17:8 - (The 8th King, He Will Come Back Onto the Seen, Why Is Elon Musk Obsessed with Rome, & Being Able to Download & Upload Personalities Into Another Body) SIGN #34 - Revelation 9:16 - (Child Is Building An Army of 200 Million Soldiers) - “And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.” SIGN #35 - 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 (And for This Cause God Shall Send Them Strong Delusion, They They Should Be A Lie) SIGN #36 - 1st Thessalonians 5 - (Peace & Safety) Emmanuel Macron | Why Is Emmanuel Macron Hosting Nov 9th 2023 Israel-Hamas Peace Conference? | Emmanuel (God w/ Us), Jean (Gift From God), Michael (Who Is Like God?), Frédéric (Peaceful Ruler), Macron (A Written Or Printed Mark)? - 1st Thessalonians 5: 1-6 - “5 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.” Emmanuel Macron | Why Is Emmanuel Macron Hosting Nov 9th 2023 Israel-Hamas Peace Conference? | Emmanuel (God w/ Us), Jean (Gift From God), Michael (Who Is Like God?), Frédéric (Peaceful Ruler), Macron (A Written Or Printed Mark)? - WATCH - https://rumble.com/v3u9pej-emmanuel-macron-.html SIGN #37 - Revelation 18:22-23 (No One Will Work Anymore & the Great Business People of the Earth Will Be Deceived By Sorcery (The Greek Word for Sorcery Is Pharmakeia, As In Pharmaceutical), And the Voice of the Holy Spirit Won't Be Heard Inside of People On the Earth Anymore Because Every Nation Was Deceived By the Sorcery) Revelation 18:22-23 - “22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee; 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.” - Elon Musk | Why Did Elon Musk Buy Twitter? | "What Inhibits Human Machine Symbiosis? It's the Data Rate." + "We Could Effectively Merge with Artificial Intelligence." + "Buying Twitter Is An Accelerant to Creating X." - WATCH - https://rumble.com/v2jzul0-elon-musk-why-did-elon-musk-buy-twitter-.html SIGN #38 - Jeremiah 16:15-16 (Significant Increase In Jews Desiring to Immigrate to Israel Since October 7th 2023 Hamas Attack) “For, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.” - Jeremiah 30:3 Jeremiah 16:15-16 Jeremiah 30:3 Isaiah 11:11 Hosea 3:4-5 Amos 9:15 Ezekiel 11:17 SIGN #39 - Zechariah 12 (God Is Going to Make Jerusalem a Burdensome Stone, the Whole World Is Going to Go Crazy About Jerusalem, Make Jerusalem a All the Nations That Come Against Israel Shall Be Destroyed) SIGN #40 - Zechariah 14 (For I Will Gather All Nations Against Jerusalem to Battle...) Israel sees surge in immigration interest from US and France since Oct. 7 - READ - https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-772146 SIGN #41 - Revelation 12:14 - (America / The Eagle Will Protect Israel for a Time) “And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.”

Colossians 1:1-14 New King James Version Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father [1]and the Lord Jesus Christ. Their Faith in Christ 3 We give thanks… The post Colossians 1:1-1:14 appeared first on Springs Lighthouse.

Clay Clark & Dr Mark Sherwood join Dustin Faulkner on this episode of Battlefront: Frontline.Some of the topics discussed include:Failing NeoCon Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley Says Uniparty's Plan Out Loud Regarding Social MediaConservatives are Being Fooled by Elitist Icons Like Elon MuskAmerica is Close to Collapse from Multiple Attacks Follow BBN on twitter: @dloydfaulk @bf_frontlineOn GETTR, FrankSocial, Truth Social, Gab : @BFBroadcastingOn Telegram: https://t.me/BFBroadcastingOn Rumble: BFBroadcastingSupport independent media:- Visit https://sherwood.tv/battlefront and discover the new Kingdom Fuel, Kingdom Kandy, and Kingdom Cup. Also, choose preventative health plans from the Functional Medical Institute.- New items are arriving like the MyPillow 2.0 and MyMattress Topper 2.0. Save up to 66% now with the code: Battle. 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Visit https://zstacklife.com/?ref=BATTLEFRONT and use the code Battlefront for 5% off.Sources:https://thepostmillennial.com/nikki-haley-says-corporations-should-get-however-many-foreign-workers-they-wanthttps://beckernews.com/jenna-ellis-sells-out-trump-to-georgia-prosecutors-claims-he-intended-to-stay-in-power/Clay Clark Sources:SIGNS #1 - Ezekiel 38: 5-6 | Did the Bible Prophecy Israel Being Attacked Specifically By Iran (Biblical Persia), Ethiopia (Biblical Ethiopia), Libya (Biblical Libya) & Turkey (Biblical Gomer)?SIGN #2 - Matthew 24 (Events That Must Take Place Before the Return of Christ)SIGN #3 - Luke 17: 28-30 (As In the Days of Lot (Sodom & Gomorrah) Before the Return of Christ)SIGN #4 - Genesis Chapter 6: 5-6 (The Earth Was Filled With Hamas Before the Flood + Note Samson Had His Encounter With Delilah In the Gaza Region)SIGN #5 - Matthew 24:37 (As In the Days of Noah Before the Return of Christ)SIGN #6 - Amos 1:7 (But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof)SIGN #7 - Zephaniah 2:4 (For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.)SIGN #8 - Isaiah 17:1 (Destruction of Damascus)SIGN #9 - Daniel 7:25 (Changing Times & Laws)SIGN #10 - Revelation 6:5-6 (Hyper-Inflation / Fiat Currency Being Destroyed)SIGN #11 - Revelation 13: 16-18 (The Mark of the Beast)SIGN #12 - Revelation 9:11 & Revelation 2:13 (Satan Lives In Geneva)Why Is CERN located in Geneva?Why Is the World Economic Forum located in Geneva?Why Is the United Nations located in Geneva?Yuval Noah Harari | "This Is the End of Human History. Not the End of History, The End of Human Dominated History. History Will Continue With Somebody Else In Control. Control, Power Is Shifting To An Alien Intelligence." + Elon Musk - WATCH - https://rumble.com/v3usc5h-yuval-noah-harari-this-is-the-end-of-human-history.-not-the-end-of-history.html“We're looking here at an imminent visit from a race of carnivorous dinosaur-men, the superhuman clone hive-legions of some evil genetic queen-empress, infinite polypantheons of dark nega-deities imprisoned for aeons and hungering to feast upon human souls, a parallel-history victorious Nazi globo-Reich or something of that type.” – https://cds.cern.ch/record/1243052/files/PRESSCUT-V-2010-10856.txtSIGN #13 - Revelation 13:2 (The Guardian of Nations Statue)SIGN #14: 1st Timothy 4 (In the Latter Times People Shall Depart from Their Faith, Ban the Eating of Meat)SIGN #15 - Daniel 7 (The Emergence of the Anti-Christ Prophet)SIGN #16- Genesis 6: 4-6 (Nephilim In the Days of Noah, Upgrading Humans Into Gods)SIGN #17 - Revelation 11: 1-2 (Rebuilding the Third Temple & Building a High-Speed Train to Build Pilgrims to the Third Temple)SIGN #18 - Luke 21:20-24 (Jerusalem Surrounded by Armies)SIGN #19 - Numbers 19: 1-22 (The Red Heifers Are Now Here)SIGN #20 - 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5 (The Calls for Peace & Safety Are Happening Now At the United Nations)SIGN #21 - Revelation 13:13 (He Shall Do Great Wonders & Maketh Fire Come Down from Heaven)SIGN #22 - Revelation 16:12-14 (When the Euphrates River Dries Up, the False Prophet Will Show Up & China & Russia Will Team Up + Yuval Noah Harari Now Wants to Rewrite the Bible Using Artificial IntelligenceSIGN #23 - Revelation 16:12-14 (As the Euphrates River Has Dried Up, the Artifacts Relates to Gilgamesh Have Appeared, Yuval Noah Harari Was Working On the Gilgamesh Project When Barack Obama Found Him, When Nimrod Fled After Attempting to Build the Tower of Babel Changed Him Named to Gilgamesh, the FreeMasons Use a “G” In Their Logo In Honor of Gilgamesh)SIGN #24 - Mark 13, Luke 21 & Matthew 24 - Are Sections of the Bible Include Jesus' Description of What Must Happen Before He Returns (All of the Prophecies Are Being Fulfilled Simultaneously, Wars, Rumors of Wars, Famines, Pestilences, Nation Rising Against Nation, etc.)SIGN #25 - Revelation 17:13 - Yuval Noah Harari & Elon Musk Keep Discussing Creating An Anti-Virus for the Mind, Stopping the “Mind Virus” While Grimes Is Pushing Connecting Your Brain to the Internet Using the Neurosity Crown & Elon Musk's Neuralink Could Technology Connect All Minds TogetherSIGN #26 - Revelation 17:13 - Elon Musk's Neuralink Now Has FDA Approval to Put a Chip In Your Mind That Can Stop Schizophrenia Which Is Also Described As Serious Mental Illness That Affects How a Person Thinks, Feels & Behaves (A Mind Virus)SIGN #27 - Revelation 17:13 - Yuval Noah Harari Is Discussing Several Brains TogetherSIGN #28 - Revelation 17:11-14 - Klaus Schwab's 1970 Club of Rome Calls for Dividing the Earth In 10 Economic KingdomsSIGN #29 - 1st Timothy 4:3 - Doctrines of Devils Are Now Being Taught, Mega-Church Pastors Are Departing from an Absolute Belief In the Bible (Including Andy Stanley, TD Jakes, Joel Osteen, Rick Warren, etc.)SIGN #30 - John 15:20 - Christians Are Now Being Persecuted At ScaleSIGN #31 - Daniel 11:36-38 - Yuval Noah Harari (The False Prophet) Is Openly Gay, Rejects the God of His Fathers, Wants to Ban, the Eating of Meat, Wants to Rebuild the Temple, Refers to Humans As Hackable Animals, Wants to End Free Will, Wants to Put Surveillance Under the Skin, Wants to Change the Times and The LawsSIGN #32 - 2nd Thessalonians Chapter 22 - There Is a Great Falling Away from the Faith In ChristSIGN #33 - Revelation 17:8 - (The 8th King, He Will Come Back Onto the Seen, Why Is Elon Musk Obsessed with Rome, & Being Able to Download & Upload Personalities Into Another Body)SIGN #34 - Revelation 9:16 - (Child Is Building An Army of 200 Million Soldiers) - “And the number of the army of the horsemen were two hundred thousand thousand: and I heard the number of them.”SIGN #35 - 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 (And for This Cause God Shall Send Them Strong Delusion, They They Should Be A Lie)SIGN #36 - 1st Thessalonians 5 - (Peace & Safety) Emmanuel Macron | Why Is Emmanuel Macron Hosting Nov 9th 2023 Israel-Hamas Peace Conference? | Emmanuel (God w/ Us), Jean (Gift From God), Michael (Who Is Like God?), Frédéric (Peaceful Ruler), Macron (A Written Or Printed Mark)?- 1st Thessalonians 5: 1-6 - “5 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.”Emmanuel Macron | Why Is Emmanuel Macron Hosting Nov 9th 2023 Israel-Hamas Peace Conference? | Emmanuel (God w/ Us), Jean (Gift From God), Michael (Who Is Like God?), Frédéric (Peaceful Ruler), Macron (A Written Or Printed Mark)? - WATCH - https://rumble.com/v3u9pej-emmanuel-macron-.htmlSIGN #37 - Revelation 18:22-23 (No One Will Work Anymore & the Great Business People of the Earth Will Be Deceived By Sorcery (The Greek Word for Sorcery Is Pharmakeia, As In Pharmaceutical), And the Voice of the Holy Spirit Won't Be Heard Inside of People On the Earth Anymore Because Every Nation Was Deceived By the Sorcery)Revelation 18:22-23 - “22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sou

In today's podcast, Tawana Lowery provides transformational insights on the importance of Unstoppable Desire and the critical role it plays in planting a mustard seed of hope. Listen as she encourages you to never throw away your desire; it is the key to receiving what you are hoping and believing for. Desire is where Faith begins.  We don't need a large shovel to plant a mustard seed. We can plant a Mustard Seed of Hope with just a Teaspoon of Desire!      Taken from “Miss Overcomer Empower Moments.” All content is Copyrighted by Tawana Lowery and Women World Leaders and cannot be used without express written consent.   A few weeks ago, I was praying about some close relationships that never panned out the way I had hoped. Although God has completely healed my heart from the pain that was created, I was still curious about the choices others had made concerning me. And so, I asked God, “Lord, what was their reason for NOT including me and NOT accepting me??? I wasn't lamenting or demanding and answer. I was simply trying to connect the dots on the rationale behind it. He said… “They didn't Want to. They just didn't want to.” Truthfully, I was a bit surprised at the simplicity of God's response….   I guess I was expecting to hear some deep spiritual answer. But he just said… “They simply didn't want to.” And then he said, “What I told you is profound when you think about it. In fact, it's very insightful… spiritually speaking”.  Want = Desire  And Desire is where Faith begins!  Conversely, the lack of desire is where Hardness of Heart begins… because it means we've given up hope! Immediately my mind went to the story of the Lame man at the Pool of Bethesda (as recorded in John chapter 5). And I realized why Jesus chose the words he did when engaging the lame man.   By the time Jesus came on the scene, the Bible says this man had been in the same condition for 38 years. That's a lifetime when you think about it. But Jesus question was intended to expose the man's heart and where he was in his ability to believe for a miracle.   Jesus said, “Do you WANT to be healed.” He was basically asking the man… “After all this time… after all the disappointment… after all the waiting… after watching others receive their miracle…  Do you STILL WANT IT, or have you Given up?  In other words, “Do you still have a Desire? Do you still have a little bit of want to?”  “Because if you have just a teaspoon of desire… I can work with that!”   I also believe Jesus was showing us the Heavenly equation on Faith. He is saying that our Desire, even if it's small, is where faith begins.” I believe this perfectly aligns with what Rabbi Paul (or the apostle Paul) admonishes in Hebrews 11:1.   “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”   In other words:  Desire produces Hope and Hope produces Faith!  And although our Desires are not immediately visible, they can be made visible if we don't give up!   So, you could say… “Now Faith is the Substance of things Hoped for… the evidence of our Desires!”   I think we can also see this in the story about the Women with a Bleeding Disorder (Luke 8:43-48). After years of suffering and tons of disappointing results, her self-talk is quite remarkable. And gives us insight into the results she experienced from Jesus. She said, “If I can only….” WOW. Those are the words of “Desire.” She was saying… In spite of it all, I still Want It! And her my desire fed her hope that provided the strength to DRAG herself away from a place of hopelessness and onto the highway of life. Jesus said to her, “Your FAITH has made you whole.” But it started with her teaspoon of Desire! Her teaspoon of DESIRE kept hope alive… And it positioned her to COME ALIVE with healing!!!   Let's look at one more example found in Luke 5:17-26. When we think about unstoppable Desire, this story should get the POSTER award! You know it well. Four Men are trying to get their paralyzed friend to Jesus in the HOPES that he will be healed.   And there are a lot of obstacles in the way… Lots of reasons to give up and go home! But, because of their strong desire, it fueled their hope. The scriptures tell us that when Jesus saw THEIR Faith. When he saw their unstoppable desire, their friend was made whole.   You know… sometimes I think we make our faith walk harder than it needs to be. Sometimes we think it takes a whole lot of faith just to have faith! Sometimes we think it takes a giant shovel to plant a Mustard Seed. But that's not true!   I believe these passages tell us that we can plant a Mustard Seed with a Teaspoon! I believe it is telling us that our DESIRE (even if it's small) is the key to receiving.   But, let's go back and visit the first example about the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. Because his story is slightly different from the others. This man didn't pursue Jesus. Jesus came to him. But WHY? I'm sure there were other infirmed people by the pool that day. So, why this man?   Well, I think we can learn something from the question Jesus asked him. Jesus already knew what his answer would be. I think Jesus came to this man because Jesus knew there was still a teaspoon of Desire in his heart. The problem was, he had been placing his HOPE in others.   His initial response was, “Lord, when the waters stir I have no one to help me!” This poor man had spent all those years hoping in others. WOW! How many of us can relate to that?   And this is how the enemy tries to kill our Desire. He tries to kill it through Misplaced Hope. Because if we take our desire FOR something, but put our hope IN something or someone other than God, we will experience disappointment, heartache, etc.   And, if we do that long enough, we'll be tempted to GIVE UP. We'll be tempted to throw away our Desire and our Want To! Possibly the other people around the pool had already given up and had given themselves over to hardness or heart. I also believe Jesus is showing us that Hardness of Heart is the real danger. And it happens when we stop Desiring, when we throw away our Want To!   But what this also demonstrates is that we need to be Vigilant to Guard our Hearts from growing cold and indifferent. We can bypass the hard heartedness if we commit our Desires to Jesus. If we place all our Hope in him only.    HE and HE alone is the Author and the Finisher of our Faith. The scriptures say… the Lord will give you (Freely give you) the desires of your heart.  He is the one who initiates the Desire and He is the one who brings it to completion.   Galatians 6:9 encourages us to, “Not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we don't give up.” In other words, when we seek God to keep our heart's desires, and if we ask him for continued strength to forgive and to think on things above, we will reap a harvest from the mustard seed we have planted (with our Teaspoon of Desire). Proverbs 4:23 says, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Sisters, we must resist the temptation to give up on our Desires, because it will determine our line of thinking and believing and receiving!   So, you might be thinking, “What about people who gave up their desire and didn't realize the cost involved? What if someone put their hope in others because the enemy seduced them into believing a lie? What does the Bible have to say to those people?” We're basically asking, “Will God redeem the unbelief?” In a word, YES! And the scriptures confirm it! Isaiah 1:18, the Lord invites us to talk with him about anything that separated us from him on any level so we can be made new again! “Come now, let's reason together (lets talk about this thing that tripped you up!) Though your sins be like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (Even though the unbelief and dooms day thinking left a stain on you heart and mind… give it to me and I will replace it with a resurrected heart and mind!)”   1 John 3:20 reads, “If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” In other words, he is compassionate and understands our weakness and is always there to bring us out! Maybe you're feeling weary right now? Maybe you're feeling tempted to throw away your Desire?  It could be because of your vocation…  Or you might feel weary concerning a special relationship.  Maybe you're disheartened because of a life interruption that you weren't prepared for.   Or maybe you still have a little desire, but you're growing weary because of Misplaced Hope.  Possibly you put hope in the performance or acceptance of a spouse, a child, a friend, or even a religious leader. It is a common snare. We've all made that mistake before!   Lastly, you might be the person thinking you need HUGE Faith just to have small faith.  In other words, maybe you devalued your simple Desires… not realizing how much God can use it.  Maybe you feel overwhelmed at the thought of Mustering up hope because you think it requires a giant shovel to plant a mustard seed?  That's okay… because our sense of lack is the perfect place to start. Just think about the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes.  Whether we use a shovel or a teaspoon, we must place it in God's hands if we're going to reap a harvest. If any of those scenarios apply to you, then with your permission, I'd like to lead you in prayer. Heavenly Father, I bring this weariness to the cross in the name of Jesus. You've told me to cast ALL my care upon you… because you care for me. And Lord, this weariness is more than I can bear. Forgive me for trying to carry it on my own. And Lord, where I'm tempted to give up on the desires of my heart, forgive me… I know you don't condemn me… In fact you are always ready to rescue me from any temptation that might separate me from your perfect love. And that includes feeling alone and isolated and hopeless. Father, reveal to my heart any area where I have been tempted to put my hope in someone or something other than you… Forgive me for putting my hope in another person, or in myself or a certain outcome.   I bring the misplaced hope… this temptation to despair, the unbelief and giving up to the cross of Jesus. I asked that this part of my heart that's been wounded would be made dead on the cross, crucified and buried… and the wine skin that's contained it all these years. And any area of my heart that has exchanged the truth for a lie… I asked that it would be made dead this very moment… on the cross of Jesus. Father of glory… I ask to be Resurrect in Jesus with a NEW heart and a NEW mind and a NEW wineskin. Lord… fill me with new wine that I can live a brand-new life!! In Jesus mighty and glorious name…. Amen.   Copyrighted by Tawana Lowery and Miss Overcomer Global and cannot be used without express written consent.   July 2023          

Find My People | Friendship Crisis | May 21, 2023 Brian Priebe | Executive Pastor“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV) “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” Genesis 1:26a (NIV) “The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18a (NIV) “After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself.” 1 Samuel 18:1 (NIV) “And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.” 1 Samuel 18:3 (NIV) “I grieve for you, Jonathan my brother; you were very dear to me. Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of women.” 2 Samuel 1:26 (NIV) “But Ruth replied, ‘Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.’” Ruth 1:16-17 (NIV) “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 (NIV) “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) “Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” John 11:35-36 (NIV) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 (NIV) “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 (NIV) “When Jesus saw THEIR FAITH, he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’”Mark 2:5 (NIV) Reflection Questions:1) Do you have 2am type deep friendships currently in your life? 2) Read the wisdom literature on friends (Ecc 4:9-12, Prov 17:17, Prov 18:24). What stands out to you about our need and capacity for these types of friends? 3) Read Mark 2:1-12. What role and characteristics do you see in the paralyzed man’s friends? Next Steps: Complete the Connect Card to receive more information, have us pray for you, or to ask us any question: http://journeyweb.net/connectcardWant to worship through giving and support the ministry of Journey Church: https://journeyweb.net/giveDownload our app: https://journeyweb.net/app Join our Facebook Group to stay connected throughout the week: https://facebook.com/groups/JourneyChurchBozemanGet your children connected to our children's ministry, Base Camp: https://journeyweb.net/childrenOur Student Ministry is for High School and Middle School students: https://journeyweb.net/students

The theme of James' letter, Proofs of true and genuine saving faith in Christ in those that believe. James 1-2-3. Title- True faith will be tried- -If you profess faith in Christ, YOUR FAITH will be tested by afflictions, adversities, and difficult circumstances which God will bring into your life. -THIS, to discover His faith in you, BUT ALSO TO YOU. Will you submit yourself to God in your trials-- Will you trust God through your trial-- -KNOW THIS, ANYONE who professes to have faith in Christ, THEIR FAITH will be tested by God, to see what sort it is---There are MANY who once professed to have true faith in Christ, but their faith failed, because it was not God given faith. This is spurious faith. -Spurious faith is NOT of God, it was not given by God, it is not toward God, and it does not believe God- When tried and tested, it fails.

1. The Faith that was Formed in the Disciples - -A- The Need for Faith- -B- The Nature of Faith-2. Their Faith and The Fear that was Displayed by the Disciples - -A- The Circumstances they Faced in the Storm- -B- The Confiding they Failed to Have in the Saviour-3. The Faith that was Fostered in these Disciples-4. A Faith that is False this is to be Discarded

Shandong Province, China: A practitioner of more than 20 years shares touching stories of letting go of ego, and working well with others to come forward with strong righteous thoughts to help rescue those persecuted by the police. Original Article from Minghui.org: "China Fahui | Working Well as One Body to Rescue Fellow Practitioners Arrested for Their Faith”

Bradley Greeson and Jeremy Stalker drop in to talk about their individual up bringing in the outdoors, how their hunting season is going and then just how these two hit it off and began hunting together. Their Faith and love for the outdoors is strong, and it truly shows in the way they format their episodes on their podcast. We have some great conversation on this one, so I hope you enjoy it. 

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There is stuff in the Bible that is hard to understand and difficult to explain. And too often, the first time many Christian kids encounter these difficult parts of the Bible is when an atheist professor brings them up in a class, or a friend who is a secular humanist challenges them in the cafeteria or at work. Kids are getting blindsided because they didn't cover those topics in Sunday School or in their youth group. Moms and dads, we aren't doing our kids any favors when we skip these parts of the Bible. In this episode, Catherine discusses what can happen when our kids get questions about parts of the Bible that they've never considered or even heard before. Then she offers 7 practical guidelines on how to approach these sections of Scripture with your kids.GUIDELINES: 1.Take away the ambush. 2.Don't ignore the question.3.Don't downplay the question. 4.Pray about it.5.Get to work. (Research)6.Stand on what you know.7.Wrestle out loud. ARTICLES & PODCASTS MENTIONED:1. “How Do I Deal with the Terribly Disturbing Parts of Scripture?”: https://bit.ly/3wWtlC6 2. “Why Does the Bible Tell Women to be Silent and Not to Teach?”: https://bit.ly/38Xw1Gy3. “Christian Kids Are Leaving the Faith. What Can We Do About It?”: https://bit.ly/3t0WUjt4. CPCW Episode 2: “What is the Key for Our Kids to Have an Authentic Faith?”: https://bit.ly/3z7o5NJ 5. CPCW Episode 3: “How Do I Teach My Kids to Contend for Their Faith?”: https://bit.ly/3a5DDa6 RESOURCES CITED:A New Kind of Apologist by Sean McDowell: https://bit.ly/3M4rfnX The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask by Mark Mittelberg: https://bit.ly/391XJlkSCRIPTURES CITED:James 1:5FOLLOW CATHERINE:Email questions or answers to Catherine catherine@catherinesegars.com.

​In his journey to becoming a genuine Christian, Tom has learned how Jesus designed him and what he wants him to do. To support his mission of teaching and guiding Christians, Tom ventured into writing. He has chosen this medium to express concepts and truths that would be understandable to everyone seeking a deeper understanding of faith. In his most recent book, "No Fake Christian!", Tom talks about what Christians should and should not do. He challenges the readers to take a hard look at their own spiritual life and how it plays out in our actions and attitudes. He calls us to go on board a genuine discipleship journey with Him. Listen as the interview on Helping Christians Become Deeply Committed in Their Faith caps off with Tom talking about his writing process and how he used it as a medium to serve his mission.   Get to know more about Tom Wilcox: ⬇️ Website - https://www.growinginfaithdiscipleship.com/ Amazon Page  https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-Wilcox/e/B08XMJ834S?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000   Here are the other key

52 | Andy Bannister Explores Christian Apologetics in Post-Modern Culture, Why Young People Are Walking Away from Their Faith, Islam and Christianity, and the Debate Surrounding the True Identity of Jesus

-Taipei, Taiwan: Practitioners Send New Year Greetings to Falun Dafa's Founder -U.S. and Canadian Officials Urge Release of Falun Gong Practitioners Detained in China -Better Health And Happier Families – German Practitioners Express Gratitude to Falun Dafa -Numerous Professionals Targeted for Their Faith in Falun Gong in 2021 -Woman in Her 50s Dies Three Days After Being Arrested for Practicing Falun Gong -Sydney: Tianti Bookstore Holds Nine-Day Workshops, New and Veteran Practitioners Exchange Experiences and Understandings

Taryn Siddiq joins me to talk about her work as a Clinical Social Worker and the need she has helped fulfill for Muslim women to have a safe space to talk about issues that affect their wholistic wellbeing with an emphasis on their emotional and psychological health. Taryn recently retired from an illustrious career as a passionate Social Worker. She is the Founder of The Muslimah Connection a Nonprofit organization established 22 years ago to facilitate its main program The Muslimah Consultation Group or MCG. MCG is a vibrant confidential support group that meets monthly to provide a safe space for Muslim women to find wholistic support for their overall wellbeing with a special emphasis on their emotional and psychological needs to help them lead successful lives according to the Quran and the Traditions of Their Faith. MCG's CORE VALUES are CONNECTION, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT & UPLIFTMENT FOR All WOMEN. They offer training programs, consultation services, crisis management, and focus groups. They also offer Biennial Conference /Educational Workshops/Business Networking, Life & Health Coaching, Stress/Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Professional Development, Spiritual Retreats, Group Walk & Hikes, Social Activities, Social Services, and Bereavement and Benevolent Support. MCG, Inc. is well known for its community outreach services, assessments & referrals and was awarded in 2011 by SHARE Atlanta, for assisting and contributing resources and services towards the National Day of Dignity. Taryn has received several awards for her dedicated years of great service as a Social worker including the 2007 Social Worker of the Year and the 2010 Practitioner of Excellence in 2010. She is happily married and is the mother of two adult children and one adult grandson. 2022 MCG Free Conference https://mcg2022.eventbrite.com

Description: Professor at Fuller Seminary and co-author of Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future → https://amzn.to/3Ia1qlU ← Dr. Steven Argue digs in deeper into the concept of “faithing” and doing so with family and friends around the Christmas table! Listen and watch this month's Whole & To The Full episode as Chrissy and Emma Rose discuss with Dr. Argue how to best align your heart and mindset for an intentional, meaningful Christmas where we can “grow with” one another in faith and spirit. They'll discuss #embodiment and the #incarnateChrist as they #integrate what they're learning from #FullerTheologicalSeminary. If you want more of what Dr. Argue has to share about faithing during the holidays, check out the FREE emerging.live holiday episode he mentioned → https://www.emerging.live/offers/LQTTv9S7/checkout ← As a special Christmas treat, Dr. Argue leads the Practical Pause, where all you have to do is breathe! Chrissy and Emma Rose share this Practical Pause for free for all as a gift for you for Christmas! Support: If you want to support them through seminary as patrons, you can join Chrissy and Emma Rose's Patreon! You'll be able access the Practical Pause from all previous months and upcoming → https://www.patreon.com/wholeandtothefull ← You can also always Like, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Share on all YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok to help us reach more people through the various algorithms. Our hope is they can raise enough support on a monthly basis to focus solely on school and sharing what they're learning!

Description: What if faith wasn't fixed and it could be more of a verb instead of a noun? Have you wrestled with doubt in faith or tension through conflicting scripture? You're not alone and you are in good company. In fact, you may be taking your Christian walk and relationship with God more seriously than most are comfortable with, and that's okay. In scripture, we are modeled and encouraged to test what we hear (Acts 17:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, 1 John 4:1). However, to grow our “faithing” muscles and not give up in our wrestling in love with God, like Jacob did in Genesis 32:22-32, takes a lot of heart and perseverance. Anything that's worth it, takes effort. God says we are worth it and belong in His Kingdom, now let's talk about the effort it takes to demonstrate Him and His Kingdom is worth it even through the doubts and tension. Listen and watch this month's Whole & To The Full as Chrissy and Emma Rose go over what it means to pursue what Dr. Kara Powell and Dr. Steven Argue call “faithing” (instead of just “having faith”) as they wrestle with big topics such as #healing and #sin through #integrating their learning from #FullerTheologicalSeminary. If you've ever had doubts or tensions with faith or know someone who is, you'll want to listen in to hear what's really going on and how we can love God, ourselves, and others better in the process. If you join their Patreon you can access the Practical Pause of the month, the Prayer of Examen, along with all previous Practical Pauses! Support: If you'd like to support Whole & To The Full to support Chrissy and Emma Rose to pay for seminary and life, we invite you to: -Access the full-length recording of the Practical Pause on the Whole & To The Full Patreon site for just $5 (cheaper than a latte!). -Increase monthly giving on your Patreon tier (for access to more perks, community, and merch!) -Offer a one-time gift on Cheddar Up (my.cheddarup.com/c/whole-to-the-full-podcast) -Simply buy any of the books mentioned in the episode using there Amazon affiliate links here: Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future → https://amzn.to/3Ia1qlU Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith → https://amzn.to/2ZMkpBI You can also always Like, Subscribe, Follow, Comment, and Share on all YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok to help us reach more people through the various algorithms. Our hope is they can raise enough support on a monthly basis to focus solely on school and sharing what they're learning!

SHOW NOTES:   In Podcast Episode 142, “Encouraging Others to Stay Strong in Their Faith,” Kim discusses the importance of being intentional about encouraging believers to remain strong in their faith. This does not only apply to those young in their faith but to all believers, no matter the season of their Christian walk.   The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 23:15-18 with 16 as the focal verse:   15 One day near Horesh, David received the news that Saul was on the way to Ziph to search for him and kill him. 16 Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God. 17 “Don't be afraid,” Jonathan reassured him. “My father will never find you! You are going to be the king of Israel, and I will be next to you, as my father, Saul, is well aware.” 18 So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord. Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.   ADDITIONAL VERSES:   So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11)   Joshua 1   24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. (Hebrews 10:24-25)   13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)   12 Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. (1 Timothy 4:12) Weekly Assignment Feature:    Prayerfully choose one person to encourage in his/her faith this week.   Additional Resources:   5 Ways to Encourage Your Friend in Their Faith by Dawson McAllister. https://www.thehopeline.com/5-ways-encourage-your-friend-in-their-faith/ How To Keep & Rebuild Faith During Struggles by The HopeLine https://www.thehopeline.com/topics/faith/ For more on the Overcast podcast app, go to https://overcast.fm/ For more information on Stalking, you may want to begin at https://www.rainn.org/articles/stalking I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.    RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.    Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   1-800-273-8255   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.

As we continue in Colossians we read as Paul gives thanks to God for what Christ is doing in the life of the Colossian believers.--He hears about--1. Their Faith in Christ-2. Their Love for the Saints-3. Their Hope in Eternity--Their love for one another was created by their faith in Christ and motivated by their hope in Christ. They weren't loving each other to GET this hope but because they HAD this hope.--Paul then gives thanks that the gospel of Christ is spreading across the world and transforming lives as it goes.

References: - 700 Club Interactive: How China is Using COVID-19 Regulations to Persecute Christians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efuO9zytqFk - 700 Club Interactive: "This Form of Persecution will Come from Big Tech" - How Christians can Prepare for Persecution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=087diMk4Tp8 - Pastor Chris Shows Govt's Hidden Plan on New Lockdown, Covid-19 Vaccines & Covid-21: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW7YivYjZqE - FOX News: Christian persecution reaching genocidal levels in some countries: Report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_1sbkoR2Ak - 700 Club Interactive: URGENT: Pray for Afghan Christians - Thousands are Facing Persecution and Even Death for Their Faith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jggw9WoznGU - CBN News: 'We are Trusting in Jesus': Afghanistan's Christians Face Elimination - Christian World News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOUGlCuCwqI - GB News: Afghanistan: Thousands facing religious persecution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGE4koF_Kwg

Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making. In this final episode, John and Dan discuss the prayer and disciple making in one's own family. Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016) Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019) DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)

-Compassion and Courage: Response to Articles Celebrating World Falun Dafa Day -Australia: Practitioners' Entry Praised During Festival in Blacktown, West Sydney -After Seven Years of Incarceration, Heilongjiang Man Secretly Sentenced to Another Nine Years -Mothers Persecuted for Their Faith in Falun Gong -Highest Realm of Classical Chinese Dance Techniques Premieres Online -Turkey: Five-Day Celebration of World Falun Dafa Day

RISE UP KINGS Skylar Lewis pt 1One of the major problems many CEO's have in running their business, is running the business. It may seem that is all they are doing. Family suffers. Relationships suffer. Their Faith suffers. These CEO's usually have no confident that they can unload their burdens with. They must always appear to be in charge and confident. This can take a toll on their life and family. My guest today is Skylar Lewis, who knows this all too well. And he decided to create a challenging leadership program that will bring these leaders back to reality. Back to the place they realize they are created for greatness. Skylar Lewis has built multiple multi-million dollar companies and has mastered the art of systemizing businesses. His book which is in pre-launch, “The 2 Day a Week CEO,” describes his journey from being consumed in the business to creating an incredibly profitable company that is run by its employees. Skylar is the CEO of Superior Restoration, http://www.riseupkings.com/ (Rise Up Kings) and Overnight Branding. Superior Restoration is a $10M company that operates on its own. And then, we have http://www.riseupkings.com/ (“Rise Up Kings.”) This is a three day Faith-based business boot camp and professional network of Christian business owners to help men become more intentional with God. The program has now helped men in over 40 states. First question I always ask is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Skylar Lewis?” Your journey took you from being broke to becoming the CEO of two multi-million dollar companies. How did you find your calling to help others become intentional with their lives through http://www.riseupkings.com/ (“Rise Up Kings?”) Your clients are mainly CEO's and business owners. Why is it important for them to be able to collaborate and network and bond at your event? You tell your clients that we are here to walk a passage in life. And that passage is not meant to be easy. Can you explain what you mean by that statement? One of the problems you have identified and go over in your program is that people are taught to avoid conflict. To avoid pain and to seek comfort. How does http://www.riseupkings.com/ (“Rise Up Kings”) help to change that mindset? Folks, I encourage you, if you fit the description that Skylar Lewis just shared, you need to check out the “Rise Up Kings” website. Go to the link down below in the show notes, at http://www.riseupkings.com/ (riseupkings.com) and check out this unique program. It can change your life, your business and strengthen your faith and your family. Go to http://www.riseupkings.com/ (riseupkings.com) for more information. CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail:  skylar@riseupkings.com Website: http://www.riseupkings.com/ (http://www.riseupkings.com/) Email: jake@riseupkings.com https://riseupkings.com/podcast/ ()   Rise Up Kings Podcast: https://riseupkings.com/podcast/ (https://riseupkings.com/podcast/) Support this podcast

Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making. In this week's episode, John and Dan discuss the life-on-life aspect of disciple making, and also how critical prayer is to the process. Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016) Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019) DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019)

"Their Faith," a sermon by Reverend Troy Savage at Victory Church of Charlottesville.

1. Their Trial-2. Their Faith-3. Their Salvation

1. Their Trial-2. Their Faith-3. Their Salvation

Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making. In this week's episode, John and Dan discuss the reasons the American Church has seemingly drifted from real disciple making. And Dan describes the one thing he believes is needed to get us back on track. Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016) Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019) DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019) If we can help you or your church grow in the area of disciple making, please to not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at podcast@johnrkimball.com.

Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making. In this week's episode, Dan describes two reasons why the North American Church is no longer effectively reaching today's youth. What he says applies to reaching adults as well. Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016) Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019) DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019) If we can help you or your church grow in the area of disciple making, please to not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at podcast@johnrkimball.com.

Pastor John interviews Dan Boal, Director of Alliance Youth for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. Dan is preparing to transition back to local church ministry and the conversation covers many great topics on both youth ministry and Pastor John's passion: Disciple Making. In this week's episode, we are introduced to Dan and we learn the source of his passion for youth ministry. Resources During this series, Pastor John and Dan talk about three books that may be helpful. Follow the links below for more information. Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church, by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin (Baker Books, 2016) Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue (Baker Books, 2019) DiscipleMAKING: Helping Local Churches Know What Disciples Are and How To Make Them, by John Kimball with Gayle Buford (NextStep Resources, 2019) If we can help you or your church grow in the area of disciple making, please to not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at podcast@johnrkimball.com.  

In this message we look at the true church of Jesus Christ, as founded in Acts 2. The FOCUS of that new assembly was on their common salvation in Christ - they received Peter's message on the day of Pentecost and then revealed that internal commitment to Christ by being publicly baptized. Once they were added to the family of God -by faith- they showed their submission by being devoted to the truth of the apostles' teaching and to the trust that is required for fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer. Their FAITH produced reverence toward God's power, reciprocity with their belongings and reconciliation in their minds and meals. The spiritual FRUIT that resulted was the total adoration of God through praise, the respectful admiration from all the people as they observed God's work and the increase of new believers, day by day, of those who were being saved.

In this Episode, the Importance of Understanding that Ultimate Success Comes to Those Who Do Not Compromise on Their Faith is Discussed. #islam #quran #hadith #prophet #muslim #patience #gratitude #Education #Arabic #podcast #learn #muhammad #goodcharacter #Allah #sunnah

As explained in previous episodes, Jill Devine is best known for her previous career. She spent over 20 years in radio in the St. Louis market. Born and raised in the St. Louis area, being able to start her career and end her career in her hometown is a big deal. The same scenario is true for this week’s guest, Karen Kelly. Karen and Jill worked together, briefly. Jill wanted Karen to be on the podcast when they both worked in radio together because Karen’s personal life had numerous life lessons that could be shared with others, but it didn’t work out. In hindsight, Jill’s glad it didn’t work out because the conversation TODAY was beautiful. In this episode, the ladies talked about: Their Faith and how it’s a nonnegotiable Lifting women up and giving a compliment, but with sincerity Their forever love of radio The ladies also discussed their career changes now that they’re out of radio. In Episode 50: Making The Pivot From The Corporate World To Entrepreneurship, Jill talked to Sarah Bernard. After she had her three children, Sarah wanted more flexibility in her career and made the decision to leave her corporate job and venture into entrepreneurship. Sarah is a Luxury Home Realtor & Second Home Specialist and Karen now works for Sarah! It’s the perfect fit, as Karen has a lifetime of experience in sales, combined with a love of beautiful places and spaces. Sarah Bernard Realty, powered by RedKey Realty Leaders, specializes in residential real estate in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles and local favorite, Innsbrook Resort. You can contact Karen by calling 314.435.2483 or email - KarenKelly@sarahbernardrealestate.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-kelly-a8278231/ Insta: @kikiinthelou Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.kelly971 https://www.facebook.com/KarenKellySTLRealEstate Jill would like to acknowledge and recognize the hard work moms put in on the daily. It can be a thankless job at times, and Jill wants these moms to know their worth, so she created the Supermom Shoutout. This week’s Supermom Shoutout goes to Cynthia of St. Louis. Her sister, Jennifer, nominated her and said: I would like to acknowledge my sister, Cynthia. She is a Supermom for so many reasons. Cynthia is a high-achieving career-driven woman who excels at balancing that part of her life with what she gives back to her family and community. Not only does she work at Moneta in financial planning, Cynthia has built a family with her husband by having 3 great kids who have incredible values, all modeled by their mother. While achieving in the business world and having babies at the same time, Cynthia also found time to volunteer as a recreational and competitive soccer coach, donating many hours to not only the technical development of boys and girls, but also those great things that sports can give such as a good work ethic, challenging oneself, being a good teammate, displaying sportsmanship, learning how to win and lose with grace, and so much more! In this arena, Cynthia excelled at being “more than just a coach” to her players, building bonds they will remember for the rest of their lives. Recently, Cynthia has decided to take her positive influence further into the world by committing to running every day (no matter what). Beyond this, she has shared this commitment to her Facebook community with positivity, challenging her friends to challenge themselves in some way every day, and uses this platform to raise money for various charities. Watching the comments, you can see that she has inspired many with this journey, and additional shared messages of positivity. My little sister is not only a Supermom, she’s a Rockstar! Cynthia - YOU are seen and YOU are supported! To nominate a Supermom (or you can nominate yourself) email hello@jilldevine.com. Submit the name of the Supermom, where they're from, and a brief description as to why Jill should shout out this particular Supermom. Two Kids and A Career Website: https://www.jilldevine.com/ Two Kids and A Career Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldevine/?hl=en Two Kids and A Career Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillDevineMedia/ Thank you to our sponsor: Evoke Creative

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-The False Fire on Tiananmen Square 20 Years Ago -A Striking Scene in Taiwan: Peaceful Meditation Amidst Chaotic Times -In Memory of Our Great Teacher, Dr. Zou Xiangyang -New Zealand: Residents Sign to Condemn the CCP as Car Parade Tours Auckland—“The CCP Is Not China” -Over 15,000 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in 2020 -Finland: Promoting Falun Dafa in the New Year

-U.S. Sanctions 17 Foreign Officials for Human Rights Violations, Including a Chinese Police Chief in Charge of Persecution of Falun Gong -Over 2,000 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in November 2020 -Over 900 Lawmakers in 35 Countries and Regions Sign a Joint Statement Urging to Stop the Persecution of Falun Gong -Director of National Intelligence: Communist China Is No. 1 Security Threat -Falun Gong Practitioners Submit List of Human Rights Perpetrators to 29 Nations, Calling for Sanctions -Taipei, Taiwan: Annual Character Formation Event Brings Blessings

-New Zealand: Celebration Held to Congratulate the 360 Million People Who Have Quit the CCP -Canada: Government Officials Urge Immediate Action Against the CCP -Think Tank Forum: The CCP’s Crimes Against America -In October 2020, 1,077 Falun Gong Practitioners Were Targeted for Their Faith -78-year-old Woman Dies after Repeated Harassment, Arrest and Detention for Her Faith -Australia: People Condemn “Inhuman” CCP and Sign Petition to End It

- SONY Buys PureFlix - "The Team that Brought You 'I Can Only Imagine' and 'I Still Believe' has a NEW Faith-Based Film Due to Start Production Next Year Tackling the Issue of Autism Awareness" - TODD NETTLETON: "The 20th Anniversary of 'JESUS FREAKS' and the Stories of Those Who were Willing to Risk it All for Their Faith" - Meet the Directors of the Christian Summer Camp that Places a High Priority on Ethnic Diversity and Racial Reconciliation from a Biblical Perspective - Small Christian Colleges are Setting ENROLLMENT RECORDS in Spite of the Pandemic! - TRISH PORTER TOPMILLER: Never Too Old, Too Rich, or Too Anything to Meet Jesus

-Trump Signs Executive Order to Stop U.S. Investments in Chinese Military Companies -Canada: Parade Condemning the CCP Receives Great Public Support -47 Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced for Their Faith in October 2020 -U.S. Secretary of State: “Tear Down the Firewall” and “Enable the People of China” to Make a Different Decision -Munich, Germany: Practitioners Hold Weekly Events to Introduce Falun Dafa and Raise Awareness of the Persecution -New Zealand: Politicians Call for End to the “Parasite” CCP at Auckland Rally

-London, UK: Public Supports Practitioners’ Efforts to Expose the Persecution -55 Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced for Their Faith in September 2020 -The Persecution of Falun Gong Targets Every Area of Practitioners' Lives -The CCP Consulates Directly Participate in the Persecution of Falun Gong -Teachers in Two Different Worlds -Bayern, Germany: Locals in Franken District Support Falun Gong Practitioners’ Raising Awareness of Persecution in China

- "2 Members of Law Enforcement in Alabama are Facing CRIMINAL CHARGES After Conducting an Illegal Detainment of an Unarmed Black Man - and the Details of the Attack are HARROWING" - CHRYSTAL EVANS HURST: The 28-Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God" - SUPER TUESDAY! "Rent Control and Dialysis are on the California Ballot. Here's Why Roger Says You Should Vote NO on Each Measure" - CRAIG DENISON: "How the First15 Daily Devotional and Podcast are Helping Millennial Christians Grow Deeper in Their Faith"

-Austria: Calling for Justice for Falun Dafa at Rally in Vienna -Latvia: Residents Learn About Falun Gong at Jūrmala Resorts -South Korea: New Practitioners Treasure the Opportunity to Learn Falun Gong -Istanbul, Turkey: Passersby Experience the Grace of Falun Gong -1,184 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in August 2020 -New Jersey: Introducing Falun Dafa and Raising Awareness of the Persecution at Popular Tourist Attractions

-National Review: New Evidence of Forced Organ Harvesting in China -1,410 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in July 2020 -Nine-Day Falun Dafa Seminar Attendee: “I Didn’t Expect My Son to Change So Quickly” -Shanghai Police Forcibly Collect Blood Samples and Biometrics from Falun Gong Practitioners -Switzerland: Public Support and Gratitude at Falun Dafa Events in Three Cities -Czech Republic: Falun Dafa Parade in Prague Brings Light and Hope

-From the Pandemic to Hong Kong, Canadian Forum Denounces CCP Human Rights Violations -Criminal Investigation Team in Beijing Quits the Chinese Communist Party -Party Secretary Quits the CCP after Viewing the “Hidden Character Stone” -139 Falun Gong Practitioners Sentenced to Prison for Their Faith in First Half of 2020 -Madrid, Spain: Falun Dafa Practitioners Hold Peaceful Protest Outside the Chinese Embassy -Now Available: Minghui International – Coronavirus Special Edition

Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man2 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 4 Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”Now, you may be like me - you hear this story and you begin to wonder about things like: who cleaned up afterwards? How did the owner of the house feel about the damage to his property?How long before the crowd became so distracted that Jesus finally just had to stop teaching while the scene was playing out? Did Jesus say something like: “We interrupt this sermon to bring you a paralyzed man. Please direct your attention to what’s left of the ceiling.”? :-)Was the paralyzed man a little uneasy about being lowered down from the roof? Did he REALLY trust his friends to not drop him? This HAD to be at least somewhat embarrassing: like, “Hey, there - just thought I’d “drop” in.”I want to see Jesus. I want my FRIENDS to see Jesus as well. And this morning I want to center on what Jesus saw as the main point of it all: Turn to Mark 2, verse 5. When Jesus saw THEIR FAITH…

-More Chinese Are Quitting the Communist Organizations for a Better Future -Mersin, Turkey: Falun Dafa Invited to Hold Seaside Activities -Jewelry Business Owner Recovers from a Lung Infection after Reciting Falun Dafa Is Good -938 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in May 2020 -Germany: ‘Please Keep This Up—Everyone Should Know the Truth’ -Sydney, Australia: a Meditation that Brings Peace and Happiness

From learning to walk to tying their shoes and eventually learning to drive (coming up for me soon!), so much of parenting is teaching, training and encouragement.  When it comes to faith in God, we do all we can to teach our kids about God’s Word and engage kids in church, but research from the Fuller Youth Institute is helping to shine a light on the potential gaps that cause a high number of youth to abandon their faith in college. My guest Dr. Kara Powell shares a number of research findings that can be game changers for our families as we seek to help our kids develop a faith that sticks with them their whole lives, or “sticky faith.” As a mom of three, she talks about how she’s parented differently in light of her research and why now is the perfect time to start making small changes that could make all the difference.   “One of the things that surprised me in our research is that when young people feel close to their parents, they're also more open to what's important to their parents, including their faith. And so it's not just good for our family relationships. It's also good for the long-term trajectory of our kids.” Connect with the Fuller Youth Institute:  Website:  fulleryouthinstitute.org  Facebook: facebook.com/fulleryouthinstitute Instagram: @fulleryouthinstitute  Links Mentioned:   Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future [BOOK] Resources for building Sticky Faith Sponsor: Text DMA to 303030 to get a free trial of Beachbody On-Demand

Colossians 1:1-14 New King James Version (NKJV) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father [a]and the Lord Jesus Christ. Their Faith in Christ 3 We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints; 5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel, 6 which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth [b]fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth; 7 as you also learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf, 8 who also declared to us your love in the Spirit. Preeminence of Christ 9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and [c]conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption [d]through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

-1,178 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in April 2020 -Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting Report: The CCP’s Deception Protocol – Acts, Denial, Hiding, Disinformation, and Profiteering -Sweden Shutters the Last Confucius Classroom -A Holistic View: Can We Prevent Another Disaster Like the Coronavirus Pandemic? – Part 1: Timeline and Analysis -Update on Five Practitioners Arrested One Year Ago: One Dies in Prison, One Critically Ill, Remaining Three Denied Attorney Visits -Argentina: Attorney for Lawsuit Against Former Chinese Communist Party Leaders Sends Congratulations for World Falun Dafa Day

In this Episode, the Importance of Understanding that Ultimate Success Comes to Those Who Do Not Compromise on Their Faith is Discussed.

-Shen Yun “Creates a New Opportunity for the Rebirth of Humanity” -Broken Families Reunited Through the Practice of Falun Dafa -194 Falun Gong Practitioners Targeted for Their Faith in January 2020 -How One Woman's Compassion Changed a Convicted Murderer: The Story of Ms. Zhao Jun -Australian Member of Parliament: Chinese Traditional Beliefs Will Be Revived -Virginia: Peacefulness of Falun Gong Well Received at George Washington Birthday Parade

Dr. Steven Argue is preaching today. Dr. Argue is one of the leading authorities on emerging adults in the country and helps people understand the changing nature of parenting because of the changing nature of younger generations. He joined the Fuller Theological Seminary faculty in June 2015 in a hybrid role as assistant professor of youth, family, and culture and as applied research strategist with the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). Following Worship Dr. Argue discusses his book, Growing With: Every Parent’s Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future.12:30-1:30pm, Labyrinth Room.

In this episode, as we attempt to expose and fight tyranny, this week we leave the halls of Congress for the alters of Cathedrals. As people of faith we must realize that tyranny takes all shapes, sizes, and forms. It can even be found in those sacred places we do not expect. Brace yourself as we try to shed light into the subversive darkness encroaching upon us ini our places of Worship. Get In The Arena!! Trump Should Be Removed From Office https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/trump-should-be-removed-from-office.html Claremont Nativity scene depicts Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees separated in cages https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-12-08/claremont-nativity-scene-refugees-in-cages Over 900,000 Christians Martyred for Their Faith in Last 10 Years: Report https://www.christianpost.com/news/over-900000-christians-martyred-for-their-faith-in-last-10-years-report.html Good GuyWith A Gun Shoots Alleged Texas Church Shooter https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/12/29/watch-good-guy-gun-shoots-alleged-texas-church-shooter/ Death toll from Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka nears 300 https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/sri-lanka-bombings-death-toll-easter-attack-churches-hotels-live-updates-22-04-2019/

• Contrary to GOP Talking Points, Medicare For All Will Reduce Costs for All; • Catholic Activists Claim Their Civil Disobedience Against Nuclear Weapons is Based on Their Faith; • U.S. Inequality Reaching Record Highs, Compels Policy Shift #MedicareforAll #AntiNuclear #Inequality

En 1569, las autoridades católicas ordenaron la captura de Dirk Willems, un cristiano que servía fielmente al Señor. Al ver que sería capturado Dirk trató de cruzar un río congelado para tratar de escapar. Mientras su perseguidor corría trató de cruzar el río, el hielo se partió y cayó en el agua fría. Dirk se dio cuenta de esto y pensando en que su perseguidor moriría congelado decide regresar y rescatarlo de la muerte. Tal vez pensando en "…Amad a vuestros enemigos, bendecid a los que os maldicen, haced bien a los que os aborrecen, y orad por los que os ultrajan y os persiguen". (Mateo 5:44 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdIehnaSH-o&t=344s) ) El perseguidor, conmovido por esta demostración de amor, quiso dejarlo libre. Pero el oficial parado en la otra orilla del río le ordenó que capturara a Dirk. Semanas después, Dirk fue quemado vivo en una ejecución lenta y dolorosa. Antes de morir, en un pueblo cercano, las personas escucharon exclamar más de setenta veces: ¡Oh, mi Señor, mi Dios! __________ FUENTES Were the Anabaptists Persecuted for Their Faith? http://bit.ly/2Xx8lSg (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2Xx8lSg) (Visto 05/15/19) The Persecution of Anabaptism: 16th Century Catholic, Lutheran and Calvinist Perspectives: http://bit.ly/30g3UZ6 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F30g3UZ6) When Anabaptists were terrorists: http://bit.ly/30gkOqz (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F30gkOqz) The Anabaptists: History & Beliefs: http://bit.ly/2YFYuX4 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2YFYuX4) (Visto 05/18/19) Zijpp, Nanne van der. (1957). Beukelszoon, Jan (ca. 1509-1536). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 May 2019, from http://bit.ly/2NBLAYV (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2NBLAYV) ANABAPTISTAS: http://bit.ly/32aCupi (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F32aCupi) El Duque de Alba en los Países Bajos Tribunal de Sangre: http://bit.ly/2JiRbz9 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2JiRbz9) (Visto 05/21/19) Dirk Willems: http://bit.ly/2JkdZi5 (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2JkdZi5) (Visto 5/21/19) Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel: http://bit.ly/2JqPTky (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2JqPTky) Puedes seguirnos en nuestras redes sociales: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biteproject/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbiteproject%2F) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biteproject/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbiteproject%2F) Inscríbete a nuestro newsletter: http://biteproject.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=fdIehnaSH-o&redir_token=awgZA-iyynEAzcAXdWClr8UyWt98MTU3MTMyNDY4M0AxNTcxMjM4Mjgz&event=video_description&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbiteproject.com)

My conversation this week is with Kara Powell. She's the is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and assistant professor of youth and family ministry at Fuller Seminary. She is also author of many books, including, "Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future" Reflection: Kara says: “I want to be the goalie that keeps tough experiences out of my kids net, but often the best growth happens through those struggles.” What struggles are you trying to save your kids from these days? What might happen if we let them process those struggle on their own? Who can they become and we can we become if we allow our suffering to help us persevere, transform and grow? Kara says kids are asking three big questions: Identity- “Who am I?” Belonging- “Where do I fit?” Purpose- “What difference do I make?” Which of these questions do you see your kid asking these days? How is their sports experience helping them process the answer to that question? Kara talks about being a wall your child can come back to. When are you tempted to disengage with your teenager when they are separating from you in a normal and healthy way? Are there times you feel hurt by your child, even if it was unintentional? What can your kid learn from others on their team? What can they give to others on their team? As our kids enter their late teens and early twenties, we learn that giving unsolicited advice doesn't work. How do you show support for your kids even when they're making decisions you wish they weren't?

-Falun Gong Practitioner Tells President Trump Her Story of Persecution in China -Falun Gong Rally in DC Marks 20 Years of Resisting Persecution -Minghui Report: 2,014 Falun Gong Practitioners Arrested for Their Faith in First Half of 2019 -Toronto, Canada: Candlelight Vigil Outside Chinese Consulate Commemorates Those Who Have Died in the Persecution -Taiwan: Teachers and Students from Taiwan Minghui School Introduce Falun Dafa at Ali Mountain -Germany, Netherlands, and New Zealand: Introducing Falun Gong at Local Community Events

Rachel commiserates on the lionesses' world cup loss and uses it to share some ideas to help kids handle and process failure. Rev James Yeates answers a question about how to explain death to children, especially when you're unsure of their faith and family situation. In our wildcard section, it's time for another 'Books you don't have time to read' segment. Rachel shares ideas and wisdom from 'Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future' by Kara E. Powell and Steven Argue.

First Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 3:2-Paul Sent Timothy to the Thessalonians to Strengthen, Encourage and Exhort Them For the Benefit of Their Faith

Guests: Dr. Jane Orient and Dr. Rick Durst. Topic: Should we Panic Over the Measles Outbreak? The Number of "Former Churched" that Now Identify as "None" when it Comes to Their Faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Argue is associate professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and applied research strategist at the Fuller Youth Institute. Steve researches, speaks, and writes regularly on topics surrounding adolescence, emerging adulthood, faith, and spiritual struggle. This is the 4th conversation in our Creativity Month (April 2019). Conversation Notes: 3:05 - We wanted to raise confident females who were comfortable in their own shin. Who knew their own voices. 3:25 - looking at the world differently through our girls eyes 4:05 - keep reminding our kids who they are and whose they are 5:15 - the pain of moving as a family and the impact on their girls 5:55 - my daughter is feeling pain and I can't take this away. 6:00 - it's never too early and never too late to be the best can you can be in this moment 7:45 - early on the assumption is that your kids will always be pursuing you... And then we get lazy as dads and the relationship is changing. We must continue to pursue them. 8:35 - story about the post-it note "They're not going to knock forever" 11:05 - accidentally turning our kids into the identifying patient. 11:40 - what type of father do I need to be today for my kids 12:09 - growing with parenting is a mutual journey of intentional growth for both ourselves and our children that trusts God to change us all 12:50 - FREE chapter of book Growing With and free quiz for dads: https://growingwithbook.com/dadawesome/ 14:10 - "Withing" and Family Warmth >> we need to realize that the relationship is going to change. 15:07 - Relational warmth is more important that teaching. They need to be loved and cared for and seen and relationally present more than anything. 16:05 - never give up... the next day is a new day and we can step closer to our kids and try again. 16:58 - Fatherhood research about the impact of a dad... 17:40 - dads play a really important role... We as dads must be careful in drifting towards passivity 18:12 - looking to an adult figure is how kids learn about what their Heavenly Father is like 18:40 - we need to go for it. Don't hold back in talking about your faith. 19:05 - do something crazy for Jesus and give God credit for it 20:05 - going out for coffee and dad buys and then they talk about serious things 20:30 - "Tell me something you believe about faith that you don't think dad believes" 20:40 - "Tell me something you used to believe that you no longer believe" 22:00 - Learner stage, Explorer stage or a Focuser stage and what type of parenting is needed in each of these stages? 23:10 - Try to say YES more than NO... I think we should respond with YES more often. Why not? 24:02 - We must make room for creativity. A rushed life has no room for creativity. 24:35 - Living filled with WONDER 25:00 - Nobody says, when I'm in my 60's or 70's I'm going to be inflexible and a sour puss. It sneaks up on us. 25:15 - How do we make sure we're infusing wonder in our own lives? 25:27 - How do we show genuine interest in our kids? 25:40 - "If you could describe your day as a dessert, what kind of a day did you have today?" 26:50 - avoid putting all our eggs in one epic basket. Look for the epicness in the little things along the way. 28:40 - You were made to be a dad and your kids need you. Help them find their voice and never give up 29:20 - you're not alone. Seek out another dad to take this fatherhood journey together with. Don't father alone. Episode Links: Free Chapter and Parent Quiz Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future http://www.stevenargue.com/  

It’s party time!! Kevin begins the episode with an update on the concerns he shared with a Southern Baptist Executive Committee member. Then the team addresses some great questions from the current series on parenting. What do we do if we feel like we’ve already messed up? Should we force our kids to go to church if they don’t want to? If the family/home is supposed to be the main source of spiritual formation, then why do we even need children’s ministry or youth groups? Don’t they take kids out of the larger church family setting? We also try to get Jamie to spill the beans about all the crazy things she did as a kid that her mom doesn’t know about, why we believe our friend, Seth is actually Ron Swanson from Parks and Rec, and why kids these days can’t play classic video games. All this and more in episode 59! Stuff we mentioned: The Way of the Warrior: An Ancient Path to Inner Peace, by Erwin McManus Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future, by Kara Powell and Steven Argue Everybody’s A Parent sermon series– cbclascruces.org/messages

In this episode, we dig in to the latest report by Aid to the Church in Need which assessed the persecution of Christians around the globe. For most Westerners, Christian persecution is mainly out-of-sight out-of-mind, but it’s closer to us that we even realize. It’s time that we stop looking the other way. Let’s get into it… Quick Resilience Boost suggested materials: Aid to the Church in Need: Country Profiles -https://acnuk.org/country-profiles/ Persecuted and Forgotten? A Report on Christians Oppressed for Their Faith 2015-17, Executive Summary -https://acnuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/PF2017-Exec-Summ-WEB-VERSION.pdf Faces of Persecution -https://acnuk.org/faces-of-persecution/ Tried by Fire: The Story of Christianity’s First Thousand Years by William J. Bennett -https://www.amazon.com/Tried-Fire-Story-Christianitys-Thousand-ebook/dp/B010R53Y5A Book Kyle to speak at your event: info@undaunted.life Web: www.undaunted.life Follow us: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undauntedlife/?hl=en - Twitter: https://twitter.com/UndauntedLife - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undauntedlife Podcast: - Apple Podcasts/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/001-intro-to-undaunted-life/id1326692289?i=1000397608644&mt=2 - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I6e3gv4fgs7kv4a33h22lm3kctq - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-184516957 Free YouVersion Devotionals: - A Man's Devotional: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2613-undauntedlife-a-mans-devotional - An Undaunted Marriage: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/9192-undauntedlife-an-undaunted-marriage Follow the host Kyle Thompson: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleokc/?hl=en - Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyleokc?lang=en Intro/outro music: Artist: August Burns Red Track: King of Sorrow Album: Phantom Anthem iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/phantom-anthem/1261508580 Listen on Apple Music and Spotify!

Several weeks back, Blue Ocean Faith's Dave Schmelzer invited members of Blue Ocean's mailing list who regarded themselves as "done with church" to fill that out for him. After a hundred detailed responses within the hour, Dave started compiling. Here, he, Christina Roberts and Ryan Bauers take a first pass at passing on what they've learned and what it might mean.  Mentioned in Today's Podcast: Church Refugees: Sociologists Reveal Why People Are Done with Church but not Their Faith | By Josh Packard and Ashleigh Hope The Vanishing Neighbor: The Transformation of American Community | By Marc J. Dunkelman What I'm Into: The Long Goodbye | By Raymond Chandler Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks | By Diana Butler Bass      

2.8.17 Hardwick and Richards 7 AM: Professional Athletes and Their Faith...In or Out?

  My Story Feature: How Podcast Seminary Helps People Grow in Their Faith and Relationship with God Ron’s Salvation Story I was born in San Diego, and grew up as an only child in a Christian home. I attended private Christian school. My family attended a Baptist church. At 13 years of age, I prayed the ‘sinner’s prayer’ one day in church, but I did not tell anyone. I guess that I wasn’t ready yet to make him the Lord of my life, and I was fearful of what the neighborhood kids would say about me. Maybe they would laugh at me, make fun of me, or call me a Jesus freak After all, the idea that Jesus died and came back to life seemed very unlikely to me. How could I possibly defend this crazy sounding story? If it was true, I wanted to believe, but I just didn’t know how, and I was too afraid to ask. For 27 years, I walked through life believing that there might be a God, but was unsure. I believed that I was a pretty good person and deserved to go to heaven if there was one. However, my belief had no basis other than I had heard this for a number of other people and it seemed logical to me. Also, I was told by a close friend in college that there are a lot of religions, as well as, ways to heaven. And, in addition, religions just try to explain what we do not know. At nearly 40 years old, I was in the best physical shape of my life, and everything seemed great. However, starting with my 40th birthday, I began to experience pain in a number of areas of my life. First, I became very aware that my marriage relationship was not in a good place. Soon to follow, my athletic triathlete body started to hurt from age and injury. I surrendered. I let go. No longer did I believe that I was in control. I began to work on myself. I began searching for answers. Thankfully, God had put many people in my path that would help me find a life of significance and purpose. During that same year, a friend put his hand on my shoulder in the parking lot of a hospital, and prayed for God to make himself known to me in a way that I could understand. Eleven days later, the prayer was answered when God revealed himself in a powerful way to me. It was on that day of September 15, 2011, that God became real to me. Ron’s Thrills and Trials as a Disciple of Jesus I have been a believer now for almost 6 years, and it is time for me to work at going deeper. I want to be able to grow my faith and take it to a greater depth. More specifically, I need discipleship help in the area of leadership. I am a father to three children and I desperately want them to know God. And, I want to be a better father to them. Also, there is a new believer at church that is asking me to meet with him weekly. I want to know how to disciple him in his new found faith. Ron and Podcast Seminary I have lead a couple of small groups, and both times they have dissolved after two or three years. If I was better at discipleship, I believe that those small groups might have remained intact and still be thriving to this day. It is my hope that Podcast Seminary can help me to meet my spiritual growth needs, and as a result, I can become a more effective discipler and follower of Christ.          

My Story Feature: How Podcast Seminary Helps People Grow in Their Faith and Relationship with God Ron’s Salvation Story I was born in San Diego, and grew up as an only child in a Christian home. I attended private Christian school. My family attended a Baptist church. At 13 years of age, I prayed the ‘sinner’s prayer’ one day in church, but I did not tell anyone. I guess that I wasn’t ready yet to make him the Lord of my life, and I was fearful of what the neighborhood kids would say about me. Maybe they would laugh at me, make fun of me, or call me a Jesus freak After all, the idea that Jesus died and came back to life seemed very unlikely to me. How could I possibly defend this crazy sounding story? If it was true, I wanted to believe, but I just didn’t know how, and I was too afraid to ask. For 27 years, I walked through life believing that there might be a God, but was unsure. I believed that I was a pretty good person and deserved to go to heaven if there was one. However, my belief had no basis other than I had heard this for a number of other people and it seemed logical to me. Also, I was told by a close friend in college that there are a lot of religions, as well as, ways to heaven. And, in addition, religions just try to explain what we do not know. At nearly 40 years old, I was in the best physical shape of my life, and everything seemed great. However, starting with my 40th birthday, I began to experience pain in a number of areas of my life. First, I became very aware that my marriage relationship was not in a good place. Soon to follow, my athletic triathlete body started to hurt from age and injury. I surrendered. I let go. No longer did I believe that I was in control. I began to work on myself. I began searching for answers. Thankfully, God had put many people in my path that would help me find a life of significance and purpose. During that same year, a friend put his hand on my shoulder in the parking lot of a hospital, and prayed for God to make himself known to me in a way that I could understand. Eleven days later, the prayer was answered when God revealed himself in a powerful way to me. It was on that day of September 15, 2011, that God became real to me. Ron’s Thrills and Trials as a Disciple of Jesus I have been a believer now for almost 6 years, and it is time for me to work at going deeper. I want to be able to grow my faith and take it to a greater depth. More specifically, I need discipleship help in the area of leadership. I am a father to three children and I desperately want them to know God. And, I want to be a better father to them. Also, there is a new believer at church that is asking me to meet with him weekly. I want to know how to disciple him in his new found faith. Ron and Podcast Seminary I have lead a couple of small groups, and both times they have dissolved after two or three years. If I was better at discipleship, I believe that those small groups might have remained intact and still be thriving to this day. It is my hope that Podcast Seminary can help me to meet my spiritual growth needs, and as a result, I can become a more effective discipler and follower of Christ.          

Rob Maaddi Interview: Philadelphia Sports Writer for The Associated Press since 2000, Bestselling Author, Radio and TV Personality, and Speaker Shares his Faith JourneySummary: On this week's podcast, our guest is a bestselling author, radio and television personality, and speaker, Rob Maaddi. Based in Philadelphia, Rob has covered local and national sports for The Associated Press for almost 20 years. He is an author of six books, including Baseball Faith: 52 MLB Stars Reflect on Their Faith and Football Faith: 52 NFL Stars Reflect on Their Faith, and the radio host of Faith on the Field on 610 Sports ESPN Radio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theme: Thanksgiving for Deliverance Received Upon Prayer and Faith Point 1: Prayer is a Concern, Point 2: Their Faith, Point 3: The Deliverance, Point 4: Thanksgiving

Hebrews 11:8-16 – They were seeking something beyond this life here. A better and a heavenly place. As strangers and pilgrims here on earth. Abraham considered his life a pilgrimage. A pilgrim is one who is traveling through a foreign land. Or a devotee traveling to a shrine or a holy place. For us as […] The post Because of Their Faith appeared first on Bethel Mennonite Church.

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Sometimes we just feel Life is just going to RULE over us and there's nothing we can do. Thats easy to believe when you have never read the Bible. I'm so amazed at how many times I hear people say they believe in Jesus and the Bible but they believe they are powerless when it comes to Life's Problems. This makes my job as a preacher so easy. Come now! Take time to start reading your Bible. See if people in the Bible acted like THEIR FAITH mattered or not! Beware! Don't ever read Hebrews chapter 11 if you are so convinced YOUR FAITH doesn't matter! HA! HA! Yes, Dear Friend, your FAITH does matter. It is insulting to a friend if you have NO FAITH in them and also to you children and of course visa versa. Why would it not be important for me to have FAITH in God? Many Americans only feel that "Believing There Is A God" is all that's necessary, but oh how limited that makes you in comparison to the people and stories in the Bible. No wonder we worry so much. We feel our God can't do a miracle anymore. Start reading God's Word today and find out for yourself that Your God is ready to help you with a Miracle today! He's just waiting on you to ask and that's what's called FAITH. When you do NO ONE will be able to stop the JOY in your heart.

Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Daniel B. Clendenin. Essay: *We Get to Be Human* for Sunday 8 October 2006; book review: *Shouts and Whispers; Twenty-One Writers Speak About Their Writing and Their Faith* ed. by Jennifer L. Holberg (2006); film review: *For the Children* (2002); poem review: *A Prayer* by Ambrose of Milan.