Podcasts about Transfiguration

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsA split second can change how you see everything, and Luke 9 gives us one of those moments. Jesus goes up a mountain to pray with Peter, James, and John, and while He's praying, His face and clothing blaze with a kind of radiant glory the disciples cannot manufacture or explain. Then Moses and Elijah appear and start talking with Him, not about comfort or success, but about His coming “departure” at Jerusalem. Even in glory, the cross stays central.We take time to read the passage closely and connect the dots Luke expects you to notice: why the Transfiguration comes right after Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, why “about eight days” is not a contradiction with the other Gospels, and why the Bible keeps linking mountains, prayer, and revelation. We also dig into the meaning of Moses and Elijah showing up as the Law and the Prophets, and why the word “departure” can carry the weight of “exodus,” pointing to Jesus as the true deliverer from sin.Then comes the line that lands on all of us: the Father speaks from the cloud and says, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him.” We talk honestly about how easy it is to be half-awake spiritually, how quickly we can chase the mountaintop feeling, and why Luke immediately brings us down the mountain into the crowd where real ministry happens.If you want a deeper, clearer view of Jesus and a more grounded picture of Christian discipleship, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

In one of the most stunning passages in the Gospels, the glory of Jesus Christ is revealed, he was changed right before the eyes of three of his disciples and had a conversation with Moses and Elijah on top of a mountain. It's a major event in Peter, James, and John's lives that is reflected in other places in the New Testament as well. We will take a look at why the Transfiguration matters, and what it tells us about Jesus and why we ought to listen to what he has to say.------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Vimeo⁠------------------------------------------- Download our App⁠Apple App Store⁠ | ⁠Google Play Store⁠

Moses pitched a tent outside the camp called the "Tent of Meeting." There, God would speak to Moses "face to face, as one speaks to a friend." Across scripture—from Adam and Abraham to Jesus' disciples—God desires friendship with His creation. Yet, in our modern culture, we are experiencing a "friendship recession." We must reclaim the depth of friendship, both with one another and with God, moving past the surface-level encounters we have settled for.Key Points1. God Desires True FriendshipGod doesn't speak to Moses as a subordinate, but as a friend. When Jesus arrived, He wasn't known as a political leader or an entrepreneur, but as a "friend of sinners." He told His disciples, "I no longer call you servants... I have called you friends." Discipleship is friendship. Yet, we often reduce this profound invitation to a scheduled 15-minute "quiet time." God is everywhere; He desires a relationship that permeates our daily lives, not just an appointment on a calendar.2. The Friendship RecessionWe spend more time alone than any previous generation. Friendship has been reduced to a social luxury rather than a daily necessity. If we lack the capacity for deep, vulnerable relationships with the people around us, it will inevitably damage our capacity for a deep relationship with God.Stop finding time; make time. You make time for what you value.Stop finding friends; be a friend. If you go out to be a friend—focused on being interested rather than interesting—you will never lack friendship.3. Grateful, But Not Satisfied (Show Me Your Glory)Moses had seen more of God's glory than anyone—the burning bush, the plagues, the parting of the sea. Yet, in Exodus 33, he asks, "Now show me your glory." He was grateful for past encounters, but he was not satisfied.Many Christians are living off a spiritual high from ten years ago. We have become "domesticated tigers," settling for small, scheduled moments instead of hungering for the wild, full presence of God.A true revival happens when God's people band together and declare, "Show us your glory! We will not be satisfied with what the previous generation experienced. Do it again."4. The Ultimate Glory is JesusHow does God answer Moses' request to see His glory? In Matthew 17, at the Transfiguration, Moses finally stands in the Promised Land alongside Jesus. The glory Moses asked to see in Exodus was ultimately revealed in the person of Christ. If we want to show a hungry generation the glory of God, we must stop pointing to ourselves, our cool aesthetics, or our trendy evangelism strategies. Like John the Baptist, we must simply and constantly point to Jesus in every season of our lives.ConclusionGod has invited us into a profound friendship. As we reflect on what God has done in our lives and in our church, let us be deeply grateful, but never satisfied. Let us reject shallow routines and isolation, choosing instead to pursue God with a "greed for His presence," constantly pointing the world to Jesus.Calls to ActionEvaluate Your Friendship with God: Are you treating God like a scheduled appointment or a true friend? Move beyond the 15-minute quiet time and invite Him into your entire day.Be a Friend: This week, actively make time to deepen a relationship. Ask questions, be vulnerable, and focus on being interested in someone else's story.Point to Jesus: In your victories and your defeats, make it your primary goal to point others to the glory of Christ rather than yourself. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

What happens when a moment with God becomes more important than the mission of God? In Matthew 17, Peter experiences one of the most breathtaking moments of his life on the Mount of Transfiguration—and immediately wants to stay there forever. But Jesus leads him back down the mountain and into the mission. Because while mountaintop moments can inspire you, they were never meant to replace your purpose. Are you living for the next emotional high, achievement, vacation, purchase, or experience…only to find yourself wanting more? This message explores why the mission of Jesus is what ultimately sustains us and why we can't stay where we are spiritually.

Pastor Rod speaks about the glory of the Lord that is revealed on Mount Transfiguration.

In Luke 9:27–36, Pastor Kevin walks through the Transfiguration, where Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a mountain and is revealed in radiant, blinding glory. Moses and Elijah appear alongside him, representing the law and the prophets, and their conversation centers on Jesus' coming death in Jerusalem. The Father's voice from the cloud interrupts Peter's impulse to build three tabernacles with a simple command: this is my beloved Son, hear him.

Government pilots are reporting objects that accelerate without propulsion, vanish into the ocean, and move between dimensions like they don't belong to our physics. What's strange is that an ancient Hebrew manuscript described the exact same behavior, and named the beings responsible, listed their leader, and recorded the location where they entered our world. What if the UFO phenomenon was never a mystery — just a memory we forgot how to read? In this episode, Lance Wallnau connects the dots between today's UAP disclosure and Genesis 6 — drawing on the scholarship of the late Michael Heiser, the Book of Enoch, and the Septuagint to reveal what the first-century church already understood about interdimensional beings, the Watchers, and the Nephilim. And the detail that will stop you cold: Jesus didn't randomly choose a mountain for the Transfiguration. He went to the exact peak where 200 angels swore their oath — and reversed what they did there. In this episode:

The Enterprise saves an alien from death, an alien who turns out to have Space Jesus powers. But when the leaders of his world criminalize him as “a disruptive influence” threatening the natural order, Sarah and Allie recognize the familiar machinery of people in power treating marginalized identities as social contagions. Visit our website at humanisttrek.com Support the show at patreon.com/humanisttrek Pick up your merch at humanisttrek.com/merch Support our show by visiting our sponsors & partners: Modiphius | UnderOutfit Socials: Bluesky Mastodon Discord YouTube Thanks to Star Trek Avatar Creation & Starfleet Officer maker by @marci_bloch

What was the historical and prophetic purpose of The Transfiguration? And does it hold any application for us today? In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explains why Jesus was transfigured, and how the glory of Christ in that moment should shape the way we live.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.

28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure,[b] which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. 33 And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One;[c] listen to him!” 36 And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen.

What does it actually mean that God is "eternal"? The answer might completely upend everything you thought you knew.In fact, at the Transfiguration of Jesus, something might have been revealed about God and time that completely breaks our brain. In this episode, we sit down with New Testament scholar Shane Wood to dig into what Scripture actually teaches about God's relationship to time, and the results are as surprising as they are unsettling.Using Jonathan Lyonhart's Zeus Was an Atheist as our launching point, we unpack the question: What if the Biblical portrait of God is far more radical, more personal, and more strange than anything we imagined?For more, be sure to pick up Jonathan's new book here!For early access and exclusive content, join our Patreon!

Charles Boucher shared an insightful, practical, and beautifully organized sermon based on the account of Jesus' Transfiguration as recorded in Mark 9:2-13.

You can take all the best experiences of your entire life and it will still be nothing compared to what the three disciples got to experience up on the high mountain. What did they experience and see on the mountain? What was the purpose of the transfiguration? Why did Jesus bring them up there? We'll answer all these questions as we see what Jesus reveals about Himself to His disciples at the Transfiguration.

David and Todd explore the Transfiguration and how Jesus' glory is revealed through the witness of Moses, Elijah, and ultimately God the Father Himself. Like Peter, we are called to behold the greatness of Christ with renewed awe and trust both His sovereign power and His gentle invitation to follow Him through the way of the cross.

Matthew 17:1-8. Peter gets a front-row seat to the glory of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration—not because he earned it, but because Jesus brought him close anyway. In this message, we explore Peter's highs, lows, interruptions, and failures, and the powerful reminder from God the Father: “Listen to Jesus.” If you've ever felt like your mistakes disqualified you, this message is an invitation to stick around, listen up, and discover that Jesus is still forming you.For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page or the Church Center App for the latest details!If you'd like to check out more resources, get to know Skyline Church, or donate to our ministry and missions please visit www.skylineofallon.com. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to have our Sunday message downloaded straight to your phone each week!

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In chapter 8, Mark records Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ. Mark describes Jesus's glorious transfiguration immediately afterward in chapter 9. According to Dan Doriani, that's intentional. The transfiguration not only affirms Christ, but offers comfort to his soon-to-be persecuted disciples. Today on His People, Spencer Dalke and Dan Doriani discuss this evidence for Jesus's deity and messiahship.  Moses and Elijah as unique figures pointing to Christ.  God's affirmation of Christ's deity.  The destruction of fear by Christ's promises.  Featured work: “What Jesus's Transfiguration Says About His Deity and Our Fear”  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) There is evidence that the Five Books of Moses and specifically the Book of Deuteronomy were edited both before and during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 B.C.(03:14) Many scholars see Deuteronomy as the “Book of the Law” that was discovered during Josiah's reign from 640-609 B.C.(06:15) Examples of additions and redactions which demonstrate the history of the text.(12:54) The Book of Mormon and the New Testament bring balance to the religious reforms during Josiah's reign.(15:35) The Deuteronomistic History is a term used in modern biblical studies to describe the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings. The Deuteronomistic History portrays a cohesive view of Israel.(18:46) Lehi and Nephi were at odds with the Jews at the time they left Jerusalem in 600 B.C. Examples from the Book of Mormon show how prophets disagreed with some of Deuteronomy's ideas.(23:26) Deuteronomy centralizes worship and prohibits any altars outside of the temple. Visionaries were denigrated, yet Nephi knew the mysteries.(25:42) Deuteronomy focuses on the Abrahamic Covenant and stresses that Israel is to remember the Lord.(32:39) Deuteronomy has covenant renewal ceremonies and is constructed in the pattern of an ancient Near Eastern vassal treaty. This pattern is also used in King Benjamin's speech in Mosiah 1-6.(38:22) The scattering and gathering is prophesied in both Deuteronomy and the Book of Mormon. God wants to bring Israel back home.(46:12) Deuteronomy 31.6 shows a direct connection to the Book of Joshua. Blessings for keeping the commandments can be seen as a generational promise, not necessarily a 1:1 relationship. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a “cosmic vending machine.”(48:53) Both Deuteronomy and the Book of Mormon are writing with the future in mind, knowing that their discovery will bring religious reform.(51:14) Both books warn of the pride and destruction that can come with prosperity.(55:28) Moses “dies,” and the text of Deuteronomy says his sepulcher is not known. The Book of Mormon teaches that Moses was translated. Josephus' history says he disappeared in a cloud. The New Testament shows Moses appears at the Mount of Transfiguration.(1:02:01) As a resurrected being, in April 1836, Moses came to Joseph Smith to give him the keys of the gathering of Israel. In this way, we are all connected to Moses and his mission. As modern day Israel, we carry the torch of Gospel light and are commanded to spread the Gospel. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 371 | Deuteronomy, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 11-17) appeared first on LDS Scripture Teachings.

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Deification: A secret in the Catholic Church that really shouldn't be a secret.  Join Dr. Gerry Crete, Dr Matthew Tsakanikas, professor of theology at Christendom College, and Dr. Peter for a wide-ranging discussion of the glory, the adventure, the awe of partaking of God's divine nature with the entirety of our being – our hearts, souls, minds, bodies, innermost selves, and all our parts, from a perspective informed by Internal Family Systems and grounded in a Catholic anthropology and metaphysics.  What does it really mean for all of you to be a beloved little son or beloved little daughter of God?  Books by Dr. Matthew Tsakanikas:2025 A Catechesis on Deification, Transfiguration & the Luminous Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DX1HZMLM/2026 Meditations on Deification and the Luminous Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0GWVYQGPPCheck out our sister podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts The Resilient Catholics Community is about to reopen for new members in June. If you are a Catholic who wants to overcome the natural level obstacles to sharing deeply in God's divine nature as his beloved little son or beloved little daughter, and are into parts and systems thinking, consider applying to the RCC at www.soulsandhearts.com/rcc.Online Workshop for those Catholic Formators new to IFS, “Catholic Parts Work in Human Formation” will be on June 10, 2026 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern, register at https://members.soulsandhearts.com/Catholic-parts-workThe Formation for Formators Retreat is August 10-13, 2026 in Bloomington Indiana.  The theme is “Authentic Being and Authentic Relating.” This retreat focuses on you finding and loving you in more of your parts, including parts you have not yet encountered – your exiles – more at www.soulsandhearts.com/FFF  Conversation Hours with Dr. Peter are every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time on his cell at 317.567.9594 – it's an opportunity to discuss themes from this podcat or any of the materials generated by Souls and Hearts.  Key Moments12:00 What is deification/theosis/divinization?  Being made a son or daughter of God means sharing in God's nature.  15:00  Ephesians chapter 1 reveals God's plan from before the foundation of the world to makes us sons in the Son.  16:52  Dr. Gerry's objections to the IFS conceptualization of “Self”21:01 The image of God within us is dynamic – the “capax Dei” 21:50  How Adam and Eve lost their interior integration with the Fall and how Jesus opens the way for re-integration.27:05  Satan to Adam and Eve “Ye shall become like gods….” 30:30  How do we receive the love of God?  34:20  The internal battle: “Parts of me are drawn to receive God's love and parts of me are not…”41:19 The necessity of entering into a loving relationship with Jesus for interior integration43:40  God's wills that you flourish in all domains and in all your parts48:40  Divinization and the human body53:00  Divinization is “too hot to handle” for many Christians – but it's the essential framework for all of the Catholic life, it's the essential story that holds all the other stories.  1:02:00 The importance of accepting all of my parts as they are right now.  God accepts all parts as they are, so I need to as well.  Acceptance of a part does not mean endorsing that part's disordered desires, impulses, and emotions1:08:35  Sometimes parts find it easier to tolerate being loved by someone other than God at first, and that lesser loves can help parts open up to God's direct love1:25:01  Dr. Tsakanikas' key takeaway:  Love makes the lover want to make the beloved equal to himself,1:26:28  Dr, Gerry's takeaway:  It's important for us to evangelize each of our own parts1:27:54  Dr. Peter's takeaway:  Real love is given freely. But in our fallen human states, in our fallen human condition, it's not received without a cost to our parts. 

In 2 Peter 1:19, the Apostle Peter turns from the glory he witnessed at the Transfiguration to the even “more sure” prophetic word of Scripture. He reminds us that the Bible is not a collection of human ideas but the very Word of God, written by men carried along by the Holy Spirit. At the Transfiguration, the Father declared Jesus to be the fulfillment of Old Testament promises—God's beloved Son in whom He is well pleased—quoting and referencing multiple Old Testament passages. Therefore, in this dark world, we will do well to pay close attention to the Scriptures as a lamp for our feet until the day dawns and the Morning Star (Jesus Himself) rises in our hearts at His return. On that day, the outward display of Christ's glory will be matched by an inward, explosive transformation as we are changed into His likeness forever.

Our ascension is accelerating. The way we live in our bodies, our relationships, and our world is shifting - quickly and deeply. This month, Lady Nada opens her Temple of Transfiguration, held in the etheric over Mount Meru in Tanzania. She invites you into the frequency of Pure Love and reminds you to be gentle with yourself as you are changing at a molecular level. In this meditation, you are supported to acclimate to your Lightbody through the transfiguring power of Love. Featuring I'll Meet You There from There's Only Light beneath this meditation. If you feel called to go deeper, I'd love to be with you at Tea with Mother Mary—a free monthly gathering where we come together in presence, teaching, and live transmission. Learn more here: https://www.jenniferruthrussell.com/post/tea-with-mother-mary And soon… The Morning Light Meditations Community will be opening its doors. A sacred space to embody, receive, and walk this path together in Light. Stay close. It's coming.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, Matthew 17 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for April 30th. In today's episode, we mark the end of another month on our journey through the scriptures, reading from 2 Samuel 6, 1 Chronicles 13, Psalm 68, and Matthew 17. Join Speaker A and Speaker B as we witness David's celebration and challenges with the Ark of God, reflect on God's power and provision in the Psalms, and ascend the mountain with Jesus in the story of the Transfiguration. Together, we'll discover the hope, wisdom, and transformation found in God's Word, spend time in prayer, and be reminded that, even on life's difficult journey, God's joy and love are our strength. TODAY'S DEVOTION: TODAY'S DEVOTION: The pathway to real transformation is seen here on this mountain. This story is about far more than Jesus' clothes being transformed, made dazzling white, whiter than snow. It's about you and me. It's about the world and all things being transformed. In this story, we are offered both a vision and a voice. The first thing we see is that Jesus—he's the final word. He's the one we're told to listen to, over and above all else. Not Elijah, not Moses, not the writings, not the Torah, not Peter, not me, not you. Peter witnesses this amazing moment—there he is, suddenly, Elijah and Moses are speaking with Jesus on the mountain. And Peter, out of fear or pride, or probably both, shouts out, Lord, it's good for us to be here. If you wish, I'll make three tabernacles here. One for you, one for Moses, one for Elijah. Peter thinks somehow he's going to have some final say here. And so we hear him say those words: I will make a tabernacle. Other translations render it, let us build, but "let us build" is not the final word. No, those words are often born out of fear and pride, but they will never be the final word. Individuals and kingdoms and churches are always offering this as the final word. Let us build, but fear which makes us cower and pride which puffs us up will all be subsumed in the end by God's voice, by God himself, the living Word. And we see that here—suddenly a cloud envelops them and a voice comes from the cloud. The voice they hear is the Father saying, this is my son that I love. Listen to him. At the sound of his voice, they're terrified. They fall face down to the ground. It's at this point that Jesus comes and touches them. Says, get up. Don't be afraid. When they look up, nobody is there but Jesus—Moses, Elijah, gone. Only Jesus remains. No more voices, no more conversations. Only Jesus, the one who is the final word. He's the one that remains. And he, the living Word, will envelop all of our fearful pride. His voice will break through all things, and he will make all things new. So let's hear the Father's voice on this mountain today. He's pointing us to his son. And not just on this mountain, but on a different mountain. This whole episode is pointing us to Calvary's mountain. And not just Peter, James, and John are being drawn to Calvary's mountain—no, he's drawing all of humanity there to himself. When the Son of Man is lifted up, he will draw all humanity to himself, that he might transform all things, including you and me. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I'll hear the Father well, that I'll see what Peter, James, and John saw—that Jesus is the final word. He is the living Word, and through him, he's making all things new. That's a prayer that I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comWhat do you do with a Bible that refuses to stay ordinary?In this episode, Brandon and Lindsy sit down with returning guest Ryan Anderson to explore one of the wildest questions they've tackled yet: does the Bible actually present a case for time travel? What starts as a conversation about God creating time quickly opens into a sweeping discussion about Moses, Elijah, the Mount of Transfiguration, prophetic timing, and whether certain passages make more sense when read through a deeper biblical lens. Ryan lays out his case that time is part of creation itself, meaning the God who made it is not bound by it. From Hezekiah's sundial to Joshua's long day to Moses asking to see God's glory, the conversation traces moments in Scripture that seem to suggest time is more flexible than most believers assume. Then things really get interesting as Ryan connects Moses and Elijah's encounters on the mountain with Jesus' transfiguration, proposing that what happened there may have been more than a vision. It may have been a convergence across ages.Along the way, the conversation touches the gap theory, Lucifer traditions, Hebrew word studies, old earth questions, typology, the law and the prophets, and why the Bible may be far stranger and more supernatural than most modern readers were taught to expect. This one is not about chasing novelty. It is about asking whether the text itself is bigger, deeper, and more charged with mystery than we've allowed.

EP 286: What happens when worship rises from three continents… and one calling?In Episode 286 of Revival Town Podcast, Andy King & Chuck Tate sit down with Terry Richards and Andreas Larsen of the band At The Mountain—a powerful worship collective brought together in Kenya with members from Denmark and the USA.With a shared passion for worship and a clear God-given assignment, At The Mountain is crafting a sound that's as unique as their story—blending cathedral-style worship with modern, anthemic energy. Their music carries both reverence and intensity, capturing the beauty of the past while speaking to the sound of right now.In this episode, we dive into how the band came together, what God did during their recent European tour, and what's ahead this fall. We also talk about their brand-new album Transfiguration and the heart behind the music.And don't miss the ending—Terry shares a powerful divine appointment that will stir your faith and remind you that God is always working behind the scenes.This is more than music. It's a movement.

[2 Pet 1:15-18] The Apostle Peter, knowing his death was near and the Lord's Parousia was coming, urgently reminds the Church of what he personally witnessed on the Mount of Transfiguration: the majestic glory of the beloved Son, visibly approved by the Father. This is not another cleverly devised myth or religious fable; Christianity rests on historically verified, eyewitness testimony of divine power and heavenly majesty. Under the New Covenant, we do not follow a departed teacher or a fabricated story—we follow the risen, glorious Christ whose transfiguration foreshadows His second coming in power, calling us to steadfast faith in the only true and majestic Savior.

Jesus is not a Republican. Jesus is not a Democrat. And if we try to force Him into either box, we misunderstand the Gospel entirely.In this episode, we break down the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17) and what it reveals about one of the biggest problems in the Church today: Catholics dividing Jesus into political ideologies.One year after the death of Pope Francis and one year into the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, tensions among American Catholics are still high. From debates about immigration, social teaching, and the “order of love,” to disagreements between political leaders and Church authority, many Catholics are asking:

Jesus loves with a steadiness most of us crave, especially when we're tired, overextended, or tempted to protect ourselves. The question we sit with today is the one hiding in plain sight in the Gospels: How does Jesus keep loving with consistency and depth without burning out, growing cynical, or retreating into self-protection?We walk through a clear biblical pattern of spiritual formation that shows up again and again: Jesus withdraws to solitary places, returns to the Father, and lets that place of presence root and ground him in beloved identity. Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Matthew 14:23, and the repeated language of lonely places and mountains are not random travel notes. They reveal a practice, “as was his custom,” that sustains agape love. We also connect this to the inner-room teaching on prayer, where closing the door becomes a picture of turning inward to commune with God in secret.Then we slow down at the Transfiguration and notice the uncomfortable details we usually skip: the disciples get sleepy, fear shows up under the cloud, and striving tries to take over. We name the “protective self” and the subtle ways it questions whether it's good to be in God's presence, then pushes us back into earning. The invitation is simple and demanding: abiding is not passive. It's an intentional returning to the source, so our love doesn't become depleted performance.If you're hungry for a practical rhythm of silence and solitude, Christian contemplation, and sustainable love rooted in belovedness, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels depleted, and leave a review so more people can find the path back to the source."Have Questions, Send us a Message" This podcast is a production of The Center for Biblical Coaching and Leadership. If this episode has been useful or inspiring to you in any way, please share it with someone else.  Lastly, please follow the show and write a review.If you want to go deeper on this journey, visit www.tcbcl.org to learn how we're walking this path together through biblical coaching, spiritual formation, and the ROOTED Global Movement. 

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Liturgy Sermon @ Coptic Community - Hattiesburg, MS ~ April 18, 2026

Jesus leads His disciples through a series of miracles, teachings, and challenges—including feeding thousands, walking on water, confronting the Pharisees, and showing compassion to a Gentile woman—to reveal who He truly is and to stretch their understanding of His mission. Despite witnessing these events firsthand, the disciples still struggle to grasp His identity and authority, prompting Jesus to take them on an intentional journey that prepares their hearts and minds. All of this builds toward the Transfiguration, where Jesus' divine glory is revealed before Peter, James, and John as a dramatic confirmation of His identity after their long season of confusion and learning.

In this fourth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Transfiguration. Join her as she helps us understand the mission of the Messiah, the relationship of the Trinity, and the majestic glory of the Lord revealed throughout the Gospels. Furthermore, Kimberly guides us in believing in Jesus as fully God and fully man, allowing us to trust in His plan for us as we accept the graces that He lovingly offers. Whether you're watching on your own, with daughters and friends, or leading a parish study, this series is an invitation to grow as a woman of faith and grace, reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries of Jesus.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

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“He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, ‘My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’” (Matthew 26:37–38 NLT) Jesus was fully God and fully human. Because He was fully human, He had the same needs that other people have. He enjoyed the same things that other people enjoy, including companionship. He surrounded Himself with disciples not just so that He could teach and prepare them for ministry, but also because He enjoyed their companionship. He found comfort and pleasure in interacting with them. When Jesus retreated to the Garden of Gethsemane before He was arrested, He brought along His closest friends. And He made a simple request of them. “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me” (Matthew 26:38 NLT). Actually, it was more of an opportunity than a request. Jesus was giving them a chance to play a role in God’s plan. Maybe if His companions had recognized the opportunity embedded in the request, they would have been more diligent in carrying out Jesus’ instructions. Instead, they gave in to their physical desire and fell asleep. It wasn’t the first time. Matthew 17:1–13 records the story of the Transfiguration, in which Jesus led Peter, James, and John up a mountain so that they could see Him in His glory. On the mountain, Moses and Elijah appeared to them. “As Moses and Elijah were starting to leave, Peter, not even knowing what he was saying, blurted out, ‘Master, it’s wonderful for us to be here! Let’s make three shelters as memorials—one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah’” (Luke 9:33 NLT). The previous verse explains why he suddenly spouted such nonsense. “Peter and the others had fallen asleep” (Luke 9:32 NLT). Imagine what else Peter might have witnessed had he been fully awake and watchful at the Transfiguration and in the Garden of Gethsemane. It makes me wonder how much we miss out on because of our spiritual slumber. How often are we spiritually slumbering when God wants to speak to us through His Word? How often are we spiritually slumbering instead of opening our hearts to a message at church? How often are we spiritually slumbering when the Lord would want us to speak up for Him? Staying awake, spiritually speaking, means directing our gaze toward the things of God—the things that matter. Look at the words of the psalmist in Psalm 119:37: “Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word” (NLT). Like the disciples, we, too, can miss out on what God wants to do in and through us. So, we need to be awake, alert, and paying attention. Good things happen to those who keep their spiritual eyes open. Reflection question: What would spiritual slumber look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fourth session on the Luminous Mysteries, Kimberly walks us through the Transfiguration. Join her as she helps us understand the mission of the Messiah, the relationship of the Trinity, and the majestic glory of the Lord revealed throughout the Gospels. Furthermore, Kimberly guides us in believing in Jesus as fully God and fully man, allowing us to trust in His plan for us as we accept the graces that He lovingly offers. Whether you're watching on your own, with daughters and friends, or leading a parish study, this series is an invitation to grow as a woman of faith and grace, reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries of Jesus.   ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconfere...

We have arrived at another nugget day, or In Brief day, for the paragraphs on the mysteries of Christ's life. On today's “mystery nugget” day, Fr. Mike recounts the significance of Christ's obedience to the Father and our own obedience to God's will. He also emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the mysteries of Christ's life by reading and meditating on the Gospels and praying the Rosary. Today's readings from the Catechism are paragraphs 561-570. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore both the mystery of Christ's Transfiguration and the mystery of his messianic entrance into Jerusalem. We examine how the Transfiguration reveals that Christ's death was a voluntary act, and that he is truly the “splendor of the Father.” Fr. Mike emphasizes the incredible parallel between Christ's baptism and Transfiguration. That, on the threshold of his public life, we witness Christ's baptism, and on the threshold of the Passion, we witness the Transfiguration. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 554-560. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Psalms 1 & 2 E4 — The New Testament authors make both subtle and direct claims to Jesus' divinity, almost exclusively by referencing Israel's Scriptures. In Psalm 2, one of the most quoted passages from the Hebrew Bible, Yahweh responds to the conspiring, violent nations by installing a king (whom he calls his Son) in Israel. Jesus and the apostles frequently use Psalm 2 language to describe Jesus' divine identity and unique relationship to God the Father. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore these references in Jesus' baptism, transfiguration, and resurrection, while also considering how the Son of God shares his royal identity with his followers. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Recap and Setup for the New Testament (0:00-9:23) Psalm 2 in Jesus' Baptism (9:23-23:46) Psalm 2 in Jesus' Transfiguration (23:46-40:24) Psalm 2 in Acts and Romans (40:24-59:50) Psalm 2 in Revelation (59:50-1:15:05) PSALMS 1 & 2 BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION View our full translation of Psalms 1 & 2. REFERENCED RESOURCES The Birth of the Trinity: Jesus, God, and Spirit in New Testament and Early Christian Interpretations of the Old Testament by Matthew W. Bates Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Spark” by Tesk “Jasmine” by King I Divine “Lounge” by Leavv & Nuncc “Filao” by Kissamilé BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.