Podcasts about troubled world

Bible seminar on 29 Nov 2025.This is a series of daily lectures on "Peace in a Troubled World" from 27 - 29 Nov 2025 held at Eastside Church of Christ, Singapore.We warmly invite you to join us at our meeting venue or virtual platforms at 730pm (UTC+8) to learn about this important topic: ⁠⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87524213842⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@eastsidechurchofchristsg/streams⁠⁠The video for this lecture is available at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8pYu0sKhuo&t=765s

Bible seminar on 27 Nov 2025.This is a series of daily lectures on "Peace in a Troubled World" from 27 - 29 Nov 2025 held at Eastside Church of Christ, Singapore.We warmly invite you to join us at our meeting venue or virtual platforms at 730pm (UTC+8) to learn about this important topic:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87524213842https://www.youtube.com/@eastsidechurchofchristsg/streamsThe video for this lecture is available at:https://www.youtube.com/live/mM07jdfprzM?si=AY35Cvb-O2_x4jpR&t=894

Bible seminar on 28 Nov 2025.This is a series of daily lectures on "Peace in a Troubled World" from 27 - 29 Nov 2025 held at Eastside Church of Christ, Singapore.We warmly invite you to join us at our meeting venue or virtual platforms at 730pm (UTC+8) to learn about this important topic:⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87524213842⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@eastsidechurchofchristsg/streams⁠The video for this lecture is available at:https://www.youtube.com/live/Ty5-B062ESc?si=QDLek5Huiq6fmJr-&t=838

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Beauty isn't a filter on life; it's a way to understand it, and ourselves. Jack sits down with Artist-photographer and author Erik Stensland to explore how a season of crushing burnout in the Balkans led him toward solitude, quiet attention, and a life reoriented by wonder in Rocky Mountain National Park. Together we unpack why silence feels unbearable at first, why many of us would rather hit the metaphorical shock button than face our inner world, and how a simple practice—ten phone-free minutes in a forest—can begin to settle the mind. Eric explains the difference between loneliness and chosen solitude, and how beauty, understood as goodness rather than glamour, becomes a practical guide for daily decisions. We also dive into desire: not suppressing it, not indulging it, but tracing it to the deeper longing for meaning, belonging, and purpose.If environmental news leaves you frozen, EriK offers a third path beyond doom and denial. Inspired by John Muir, he shows how falling in love with places fuels lasting care and healing... paying attention, telling small stories, buying less.Ready to test it for yourself? Put the phone away, take a quiet walk, and notice one true thing. If this conversation moves you, follow, share with a friend who needs a breath of fresh air, and leave a review so more people can find their way back to beauty.Visit Erik and Purchase "The Journey Beyond, Learning to Live Beautifully in a Troubled World" and the shipping is free:)Read Jack's Latest "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact me: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

Listen to Rev. Dr. Joni Sancken, Butler Chair of Homiletics & Hermeneutics at Vancouver School of Theology, being interviewed by CBS Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, they discuss how Joni uses Scripture to preach with honesty, courage, and imagination. They also explore Scripture's voice in a world of doubt and trauma, why Jesus can't be tamed, and how the parables are meant to disrupt and awaken us. In this episode, Joni and Andrew discuss: Joni's journey into preaching and they explore how faith, family, and church community shaped her calling, and look at how Scripture moves from the page to the pulpit. What happens when congregations lose Bible fluency as they unpack Paul Wilson's “Four Pages of the Sermon” as a way to move from trouble to grace. They wrestle with the disruptive power of the Gospel and reflect on preaching with honesty in a world of trauma and uncertainty. How Scripture gives us language when words fail. Joni talks about the space Scripture has for lament, questions, and encounters with God. The “thin place” of preaching - where God moves between text, preacher, and listener and how the Church can reclaim a wilder, untamed Jesus. The subversive power of the parables and how to preach them in ways that awaken instead of dull the imagination. What's Stirring in Gen Z and the Future of the Church? Joni and Andres explore Gen Z's hunger for authentic faith and consider what this means for the future of the Church.Read the transcript: biblesociety.ca/transcript-scripture-untangled-s11-ep10Joni Sancken's approach to preaching is interdisciplinary and theological. Sancken (PhD, Toronto School of Theology, Emmanuel College) holds the Butler Chair of Homiletics and Biblical Interpretation at Vancouver School of Theology. She was formerly Professor of Homiletics at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH where she served for a decade and Assistant Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, VA. She is the author of several books including, Stumbling Over the Cross: Preaching the Cross and Resurrection Today (Cascade, 2016), Words that Heal: Preaching Hope to Wounded Souls (Abingdon, 2019), All Our Griefs to Bear: Responding with Resilience After Collective Trauma (Herald Press, 2022,) and Getting to God: Preaching Good News in a Troubled World (co-authored) (Cascade, 2023.)  Sancken is passionate about supporting and encouraging pastors and church leaders. She grew up in a Mennonite congregation near Champaign-Urbana, IL and is an ordained pastor in Mennonite Church USA. She is energized by ecumenical and religious diversity having studied, served, and worshipped in Presbyterian Church USA, United Church of Canada, and United Methodist settings, and has completed training in the interfaith practice of scriptural reasoning. Sancken lives in Vancouver, BC with her Presbyterian pastor spouse, Steve Schumm, children Maggie and Teddy, and dogs Bella and Pax. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching low-stakes reality TV, and exploring the natural beauty around Vancouver.   Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety The Bible Course: biblecourse.ca

How Can You Have Joy In A Troubled World?Grace Christian FellowshipJohn 16:16-33Introduction:Today we will continue and hopefully finish John 16 from where Darien left offlast week. If you recall, we are nearing the end of what we call the farewelldiscourse. It is a long section of Scripture taking place in the upper room withJesus and his disciples just prior to his arrest, mock trial, conviction, and eventualcrucifixion. It is in these last moments that Jesus pours into his disciples his finalthoughts, his final instructions for what is to come.I loved the way Darien framed this last week as he talked about a coach who hadtrained his team, but all of the sudden before the big game he was gone. In fact Iremember in 2017 when Alabama was playing Clemson for the NationalChampionship game and Nick Saban fired the offensive coordinator just daysbefore the game because of distractions around Lane's newly acquired job atFlorida Atlantic. Here was Lane who was the play caller and the mastermindbehind the offense and in the biggest game of their lives he was gone. Alabamawould go on to lose that game. To a much greater degree this must be how thedisciple feel as Jesus tells them he is going away and that he is going to be killed.But Jesus is so full of compassion in these verses. He has every right to be focusedon his own task. After all he is the one who is about to go through this agonizingdeath, but his focus is on his disciples. He doesn't want them to worry. He wantsthem to have greater faith. He wants them to have true joy that is bigger than theircircumstances. So let's pick up in verse 16 as we answer the question, How canyou have joy in a trouble world.In verses 16-21 I want us to see that (I) the sorrow is temporary216 "A little while, and you will see me no longer; and again a little while, and youwill see me."All through the Bible we get the concept of messianic timing. It was the Godordained time in which things were to occur. We see Jesus say things like “mytime has not yet come”. Jesus is trying to communicate to the disciples that thetime is near for his death. It is but “a little while away”.I think it is difficult for us to really put ourselves in the place of the disciplesometimes. These were just common men. Fishermen or tax collectors or whateverthey were. And all they have known to this point is to follow Jesus. They justfollowed him. Tried to learn from him. They had no idea what is would be likewhen he was gone.In fact even that they haven't really accepted. Their minds our clouded bypreconceptions of Judiasm. They don't always follow what Jesus is teaching. Andthey probably deep down hope that Jesus is going to establish some sort of earthlyrule that will provide them some security. We will see this in the garden whenPeter is ready to wage war to prevent Jesus from being taken.But Jesus also says “in a little while” you will see me (again). Jesus want's hisdisciples to realize that the sorrow is only temporary. One of the things that mywife, Brooke, always says is I can do anything as long as I know there is an end insight. Right, we just need some assurance that the difficult thing won't lastforever. We need hope.[Jhn 16:17 ESV] 17 So some of his disciples said to one another, "What is this thathe says to us, 'A little while, and you will not see me, and again a little while, andyou will see me'; and, 'because I am going to the Father'?"Now stop right here do you see something in verse 17 that was not in verse 16. Wenow have this phrase “because I am going to the father”.3You see there is some debate around what the little while is. Is Jesus talking abouthe is going to die, but the he is going to be resurrected in 3 days? Is that the littlewhile? Or is he talking about something else. I think the key to understanding is inthat phrase that we get from the disciples “because I am going to the father”. Lookback at verse 6.[Jhn 16:7 ESV] 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I goaway, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I willsend him to you.So I believe the “little while and you will see me” is referring to the coming of theHoly Spirit. That is the context of this entire chapter, the coming of what Paulcalls in Romans as “the Spirit of Christ”. So because I go away to the Father “nothis death, but his ascension”, the Holy Spirit will come like we see in Acts 2 atPentecost. Which really fits with the rest of the entire chapter.Jesus wants them to know that the sorrow they will have is only temporary18 So they were saying, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We do not knowwhat he is talking about." 19 Jesus knew that they wanted to ask him, so he said tothem, "Is this what you are asking yourselves, what I meant by saying, 'A littlewhile and you will not see me, and again a little while and you will see me'?Now I'm right on the line of being Gen X and Millennial, and sometimes when Ithink back to my childhood I realize just how different we were built. I neverforget on teacher I had in shop class. Much of it was not about shop by the way.Have you ever heard that there is no such thing as a dumb question? Well hedidn't subscribe to that. I'll never forget one day in class this guy in the back ofthe room raised his hand and asked a question. I don't remember what the questionwas but it must have been a dumb one, because what I do remember is how thatshop teacher responded. He said real calmly, little man, did you know peoplemight think you're a dummy, but they don't really know for sure. But the moment4you open your mouth and ask a question like that, everybody knows you're adummy.Proverbs 17:28: "Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when hecloses his lips, he is deemed intelligent".Now our disciple didn't have Mr. McCreless but maybe they did read Proverbsbecause nobody wants to ask the question. But Jesus is determined to show themthe temporary nature of their sorrow so he gives them an illustration.[Jhn 16:20 ESV] 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but theworld will rejoice. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.Jesus knows that these disciples are headed for sorrow. The road will not be easy.But ultimately they will have joy. And you as a believer has this very samepromise.[Rom 5:2-5 ESV] 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into thisgrace in which we stand, and we rejoice (definition find deep and abiding joy) inhope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings,knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character,and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God'slove has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been givento us.God is not allowing us to go through difficult seasons for no reason. He issovereign and in control of all things. And while we may not know His exactpurpose we can be assured that He is doing something in and through our trials.Our sorrow is temporary but our joy is everlasting. Jesus further explains it thisway.5[Jhn 16:21 ESV] 21 When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because herhour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers theanguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world.Jesus compares the suffering and the joy to a woman who is giving birth. Now, Ican tell you I have several children and I am somewhat of an expert you could sayin observing this phenomenon. I can tell you that the process appears from myvantage point to be very, very difficult. But I will never forget the moment whenthe first time in my life I heard the doctor say, I can see her head. It was as if inthat moment for the first time I really understood that I was about to be a Dad. Iwas completely and totally responsible for another human being. I was filled withan overwhelming amount of joy. And I remember when they handed my daughterto my wife and she held her and she just smiled and cried these tears of joy. Asgreat as the pain and the suffering was, it was in that moment completely gone andit was replaced with joy. And that joy of being a parent never goes away. Surethere are difficult times, but it is lasting.That brings me to my second point, (II)True Joy is Eternal[Jhn 16:22 ESV] 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, andyour hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.This reunioun with Christ or the Spirit of Christ creates in us a joy that cannot betaken from us by anyone.Now this Jesus points to 2 characteristics of this Joy. There is joy in having directaccess to God in Prayer.[Jhn 16:23-24 ESV] 23 In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I sayto you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Untilnow you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joymay be full.6I will admit that I got hung up a little bit here. What does Jesus mean ask nothingof me? Is he saying don't pray to Jesus? No, that's not it at all. You have to thinkabout this in the context of the disciples. Up until this point in their lives all theyhave known about following Jesus has been to follow him. And if they were inneed they would ask him. Jesus would talk to the Father for them, and then thingswould happen. In fact all of John 17 is going to be exactly that, Jesus praying onbehalf of the disciples to the Father.So Jesus now because I am going away, things are going to be different, you nowhave direct access to the Father. And he gives a promise, ask it in my name andyou will receive it. And then we get a “so that”. Why does the Father answer theseprayers? So that your “JOY” may be made full!Now, what does it mean to pray in Jesus name?First of all, it is our identity. We recognize and declare that we are in Christ. Butmore importantly is aligns our motives. That is to say that if I pray for somethingin the name of Jesus I am saying, Father I am asking this because I believe it is thething that Jesus would also pray. Not out of selfishness or ambition, but I trulybelieve it is a desire of Christ for this thing to happen.So not only is access to God in prayer a characteristic of joy, but also true SpiritualDiscernment. (25)[Jhn 16:25 ESV] 25 "I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The houris coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell youplainly about the Father.I think one of the most profound parts of Scripture is in comparing the disciplesthat are presented in the gospels. Often they appear confused, without direction,they don't understand, they have no vision of the Kingdom. They are beingrepremanded for being out of line. But then Acts 2 happens.And all of the sudden, these disciples are presented in a completely different light.Teaching with authority. Some are writing Scripture in connection with the Holy7Spirit. Preaching deep theological Kingdom truths. All of this after Jesus hasascended!Remember what Darien said last week in John 16:13[Jhn 16:12-13 ESV] 12 "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bearthem now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth,for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak,and he will declare to you the things that are to come.Not only is the Holy Spirit called the Spirit of Christ as we saw in Romans, but heis called by John in this chapter as the “Spirit of Truth”. And knowing the truth isa great source of our Joy.So why does the Father want to answer our prayers, and why does he want us toknow the truth through discernment? Because he loves us. Verse 27.[Jhn 16:27 ESV] 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved meand have believed that I came from God.If you want to please the Father, or better yet if you want to be loved by theFather, then he asks us to love His Son. How do you do you love the Son?[Jhn 14:15 ESV] 15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments.I want to be careful here, because I believe that you are saved by grace throughfaith. Not of works lest any man should boast. There is no amount of good deedsthat can get you to heaven or earn one ounce of favor with God. But I do want tomake a connection between faith and obedience in light of John 14:15.[2Co 13:5 ESV] 5 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Testyourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is inyou?--unless indeed you fail to meet the test!8How do you know if you love Christ? How do you know if you are in the Faith?What is the test. If you love Christ, you will desire to know his Word, and you willdesire to keep his commandments. You will not do it perfectly, you will fail, justas I fail, but in you will be a desire to love God and to love people. There will be adesire to flee from Sin. And when you fall into sin you will be broken untorepentance. You are not saved by obedience, but obedience is an outpouring of alife that is in Christ.Some of you this morning may not know if you belong to Christ. Scripture calls usto examine ourselves. It doesn't ever say did you pray a prayer. Did you gothrough confirmation, were you baptized? None of that. It always lands right here,is your life bearing the fruit of the Spirit. And if it isn't then you have cause forgreat concern. If this is you then scripture is clear, believe on Jesus Christ today,and repent and place your faith in him.[Jhn 16:28-30 ESV] 28 I came from the Father and have come into the world, andnow I am leaving the world and going to the Father." 29 His disciples said, "Ah,now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we knowthat you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why webelieve that you came from God."In these verses we can see ourselves. We see the first elements of faith in that theyhave an intellectual understanding of what Jesus is saying, but their faith is veryweak. Just like us.We can read the truth of God, we can write in our journal. We can even pray aboutsome Scripture that we have read and think. That's awesome God thank you forshowing my that truth. It can be a delightful experience to have with the Lord, andI don't want to take away from that. BUT, when do you really understand apassage like this?[Jhn 15:19 ESV] 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as itsown; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world,therefore the world hates you.9It's not really when you read it. On a deeper level you understand it when youexperience it. When do you really understand a passage like “Even though I walkthrough the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me”.It's not when you read it, when you understand it, it's really when you live it.I think Jesus' tone in verse 31, is dripping with irony.[Jhn 16:31 ESV] 31 Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?In fact if I were paraphrasing this verse into modern language it might gosomething like, “oh do you now?”. They do understand to a degree, but the trialsthat lie ahead of them are about to take this small faith and grow it into somethingthat is unshakable.Peter who not long after this very moment will go on to deny Jesus 3 times. I don'tknow that man, I never heard of him. Who will hear the rooster crow and realizethat he has failed in his own power. The failed Peter who Jesus would return toand ask the question, Peter do you love me? Peter do you love me? Peter do youlove me? I can almost here Jesus say after all that? Now Peter, now do you believeme? And Peter would have said, Oh Lord, now because I have gone through all ofthis, now I really believe!It is that Peter, not failed Peter, but tested Peter, the redeemed Peter who goes onto write this:[1Pe 1:6-7 ESV] 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary,you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of yourfaith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may befound to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.The test is coming vs 32.10[Jhn 16:32 ESV] 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when youwill be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am notalone, for the Father is with me.They will fail. It doesn't mean they aren't believers. The test is for a purpose, tostrengthen, to grow.Why am I telling you all this, Jesus says?[Jhn 16:33 ESV] 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may havepeace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome theworld."Listen Church, Jesus doesn't just speak these words to the disciples in the upperroom. I believe he has in mind, all of you, and me. And any disciple that would becalled to him. To believe in Jesus is to be at odds with the world. And there is apromise here that in this world. In this evil system that you find yourself a part of.you will have tribulation. You will have trouble. You will have sorrow.Jesus says take heart, I have overcome the world. This is the victory. Only Jesuscan say this. Only he has the power. If I say cheer up, buck up, hang it there it ismeaningless, because I don't have the power to do anything. Not the case withJesus. The creator, God himself, says, I know your trouble, but rest in me, becauseI am the One that holds it all. We have nothing to worry about because of that. Lord's Supper Invitationo Are you going through a trial? Pray this morning that God would growyour faith.o Maybe this morning you know another believer who is going thoughtrials and God is showing you an opportunity to encourage them andsupport them in the midst of it.o Maybe this morning you have examined yourself and you haveconcerns that your faith is not real.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 26 : 3–4 — A Prayer for Peace and Steadfast Hope in a Troubled WorldScripture (NIV):“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” — Isaiah 26 : 3–4 (NIV)Recorded live here in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope.Show NotesAcross the earth, nations are shaken and hearts are heavy. Wars, division, and fear seem to multiply by the day, yet Isaiah's words still speak like a quiet river in the storm: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.”Perfect peace — shalom shalom — is not the absence of trouble but the presence of trust. When our minds are fixed on the Rock eternal, the waves cannot overthrow us. Isaiah spoke these words to Israel in chaos, reminding them that God's covenant outlasts every crisis.Today, as conflict and pressure rise around the world, we stand on this same promise. Peace is not found in leaders or alliances but in the Lord who never changes. Hope is anchored in His character, not in circumstance.When we trust in Him forever, our hearts become unshakable. Faith does not deny the darkness — it declares light in it. The world needs believers whose minds are steadfast, whose peace is not borrowed from the news but birthed from the Spirit.Let this promise carry you today: The Lord Himself is the Rock eternal. Nations rise and fall, but His peace remains.10 Global Prayer PointsLord, bring peace to Israel and to every troubled nation.Calm the storms of war and division.Strengthen believers to stand steadfast in faith.Heal hearts tormented by fear and uncertainty.Protect families caught in conflict.Give wisdom to leaders seeking justice and truth.Release revival and unity among Your people.Restore hope to those who have lost everything.Let Your Church be a voice of peace to the world.Thank You, Father, for perfect peace that never fails.Life ApplicationPeace begins when trust replaces fear. Declaration: My mind is steadfast; my hope is anchored in the Rock eternal.Call to ActionShare this prayer for peace and steadfast hope across the world. Support Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Jesse Coop explores how viewing relationships as divine gifts rather than entitlements transforms how we treat our loved ones. Drawing from Andrew Jackson's 1834 letter, biblical wisdom, and early American leaders' perspectives, he emphasizes treating people as blessings we're grateful for rather than possessions we're entitled to.• The difference between seeing loved ones as blessings versus entitlements• When we view people as gifts from God, we pay attention to them daily like precious treasures• Reading from Titus 1:1-16 highlighting qualifications for church leadership and the importance of sound teaching• Readings from Psalms 97-98 celebrating God's righteousness and justice• Medal of Honor spotlight on Charles Albert Besse, who demonstrated extraordinary courage during the 1877 Indian campaigns• Noah Webster's assertion that neglecting biblical principles causes societal ills• John Jay's statement that the Bible teaches us how to be happy in this world and the next• The importance of biblical literacy for both personal and national flourishingPlease consider sharing this podcast with others and reading the Countryside book series if you're looking for family-friendly fantasy.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

As the United Nations turns 80, calls for reform are louder than ever. Against the backdrop of multiple global crises, strongman diplomacy and rising threats from climate change to AI, a growing campaign is calling on the UN to revisit the outdated charter established in 1945 and work on reinventing the organization. "We need to start rethinking what kind of institution we would like to establish to make sure the 21st century does not become as violent as the 20th century," says Tim Murithi, head of the Peacebuilding Interventions Program at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

Riley Pippen | September 14, 2025

In this deeply reflective episode, I share what's been stirring in me in response to all that is unfolding in the wider world. What does it mean to hold on to love when fear, hate, and division seem to be rising around us? How can we take meaningful action without being consumed by reaction?What began as a plan to speak about freedom transformed into another offering — of thoughts, of writing, and of heartfelt reflection. I read something I wrote a little while ago, as well as a piece from My Darling Girl, and explore how love might be the only way through.I also talk briefly about the Flow Journaling Quest, which begins on 21 September — a beautiful, light-touch invitation to reconnect with your inner voice through seven days of gentle prompts and a shared sense of togetherness. You can sign-up here.Settle in and listen — and see where this episode takes you.*****Would you love to find A piece of quiet?Every Wednesday, take a moment to pause and find A piece of quiet with this calming reflective practice and Flow Journaling prompt. A private podcast sent straight to you. Use the code PEACE for 20% off your first year.Immerse in The Heart of Change - a year-long programme of compassionate self-enquiryThere are just 3 spaces left for this beautiful, gentle, powerful journey. We begin 10 October 2025.Join the mailing listSign up to stay connected - I'd love to welcome you to our community! Sign-up here to receive everyday compassionTiny email reminders of self-love and presence, delivered (free) three times a week. See what's onExplore free events and small group courses in a supportive space. Solo Retreats at Bach BrookRest, reflect and reconnect – fully supported in a place of deep natural beauty.Visit the libraryExplore tools for inner connection and compassionate growth. Books, Journaling Resources & Self-paced Courses Free 60-minute Discovery CallExplore whether working 1:1 with Henny could be what will most support you in taking your next steps. ★ Support this podcast ★

By David PerMar - When the news brings more anxiety than hope, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if Jesus Christ gave a direct command for moments just like these? This sermonette explores that powerful instruction and reveals a practical, biblical framework for finding stability and peace, no matter how

Send us a textFinding True Peace in a Digital World | Prayer to Overcome Social Media Anxiety | 2 Thessalonians 3:16Welcome to Unshakeable: A Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben CooperDo you find your peace slipping away as you scroll endlessly through social media? You're not alone. In today's soul-refreshing five-minute prayer meditation, Reverend Ben Cooper confronts this modern spiritual challenge with compassionate honesty and powerful biblical truth. Rooted in 2 Thessalonians 3:16, where God declares Himself “the Lord of peace,” this episode invites you to step off the “devil's playground” of digital distraction and reclaim your spiritual rest.Episode Overview:In an age where smartphones and social media dominate our attention, many believers struggle with anxiety, fear, and restless minds. Reverend Ben paints a vivid picture of how “the devil's playground” keeps us trapped in cycles of comparison, worry, and exhaustion. This prayer offers a divine invitation to pause, lay down your phone, and fix your eyes on Jesus—the only true source of lasting peace and restoration.This devotional not only acknowledges the spiritual tension created by digital overload but also offers a practical pathway back to calm through Scripture and prayer. You'll be led to surrender your anxieties and invite God's peace to saturate your heart and mind, even amidst life's chaos.2 Thessalonians 3:16 — “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”John 14:27 — “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.”Philippians 4:6-7 — “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.” True rest is found in God's presence when we choose stillness and faith over anxiety.Practical Life Application:If you're overwhelmed by digital noise or trapped in the endless scroll of social media, this episode offers a timely spiritual reset. Use this prayer as your daily anchor to break free from anxiety and refocus your heart on God's promises. Establish healthy boundaries with technology by dedicating moments of stillness to prayer and Scripture.This five-minute meditation empowers you to replace restless thoughts with God's peace, build resilience against fear and doubt, and experience divine restoration amid a busy, distracted world. Subscribe to Unshakeable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Buzzsprout for daily five-minute prayers designed to encourage spiritual growth, combat anxiety, and deepen your faith. This podcast is crafted especially for believers seeking quick, impactful moments of peace and encouragement in a digitally distracting world.Call to Action — Your support fuels this globaSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.

When Heaven hands you another chance at life, what legacy will you protect for your bloodline?This Sunday on Latter-Day Lights, hosts Scott and Alisha welcome Joseph Smith Skeen to the show. As a direct descendant of Hyrum Smith, Joe unveils how near-death and a second chance at life became the spark that led him to safeguard his ancestor's relics—from Alvin's toolbox that once cradled the gold plates, to Hyrum's bullet-scarred pocket watch, and even Civil War rifles used at Carthage.Now an author of devotional books drawn from decades of faith-driven experiences, Joe weaves God's calling, family heirlooms, and profound revelations into a testimony that proves the Lord can preserve hearts and history all at once.Tune in to Joe's story to discover how tangible relics and personal miracles intertwine, leaving you with fresh resolve to trace, treasure, and testify to the sacred narratives in your own family for generations to come.*** Please SHARE Joe's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/7QAIlCNLGNs-----To READ Joe's first book, "Testimony: How to Find Peace and Strength in a Troubled World," visit: https://a.co/d/eFVf4j9To READ Joe's second book, "Today's Thought: For Missionaries and Families," visit: https://a.co/d/hIMCcocTo READ Joe's third book, "Affirmation: Stories and Artifacts of Joseph, Hyrum, and The Smith Family" (use code AFFIRM20 for 20% off,) visit: https://www.ssstechnologies.net/store/AFFIRMATION-Stories-and-Artifacts-of-Joseph-Hyrum-and-the-Smith-Family-p670324639To READ Scott's book “Faith to Stay,” visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/-----Keep updated with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latter.day.lights/Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaylightsAlso, if you have a faith-promoting or inspiring story, or know someone who does, please let us know by going to https://www.latterdaylights.com and reaching out to us.

In this episode, we discussed small-scale vs. industrial-scale meat production, the ontological shift of food, the Dougherty's first dairy cow, a Catholic's view of suffering, the natural state of cows and humans, asking God what's next in the playbook, and how farming won't make you money.   Timestamps/Topics for Episode 108: 0:00 Intro & Ash Wednesday 2:40 Our upcoming classes - small-scale vs. industrial-scale 5:40 Example of the ontological shift of food - salami 18:40 Marketing has made a joke out of things being "real" 24:38 Problems with grain-feeding lamb 30:01 Intro to the Doughertys and their first dairy cow 40:12 Catholicism, suffering, & farming 45:00 Catholic converts longing for a natural way to live and farm 50:15 A cow's natural state is health, and so is a human's 57:00 We inhabit a suburban technological wasteland only by Grace 1:02:00 From homebirth to homeschooling to farming 1:04:00 Asking God what's next in the playbook 1:12:00 Farming doesn't make you money, so how little can you live on?   Links for Episode 108: The Dougherty's website https://one-cow-revolution.com Dougherty's Farmstead Butcher Trailers https://www.doughertysbutchertrailers.com Marcus Grodi - The Journey Home https://chnetwork.org/ Justin Rhodes' visit to the Dougherty's farmstead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CyVWQZAygI Dietrich von Hildebrand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_von_Hildebrand Living the Good Life: How to Live Sanely and Simply in a Troubled World by Helen & Scott Nearing https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2829865-living-the-good-life   Looking for more Meatsmith knowledge? Join our online membership or come to an in-person class: Hands-On Harvest Classes - Come to one of our harvest classes on our homestead in Oklahoma. We offer pork, beef, lamb, and goose harvest classes in the Spring and Fall. Spots are limited to just eight students per class to keep the hands-on experience undiluted. Jump on this chance and sign up today! Farmsteadmeatsmith.com/upcoming-classes/ Meatsmith Membership - We created an online community and resource for homesteaders and farmers. It serves all those who want to cook and eat well. We offer the fruit of our labors (and our kitchen) from more than fifteen years of experience, and our Membership community of more than six hundred is an invaluable digital resource. The only one of its kind in the country, Meatsmith Membership provides an earnest and winsome approach to domestic livestock raising, slaughter, butchery, curing, cookery, and charcuterie. Join today and partner with us in growing your home around the harvest. Monthly memberships are $17.49/month plus a $29.99 sign-up fee. Or purchase an Annual membership for $189.49/year with no sign-up fee, saving you $50.38. Farmsteadmeatsmith.com/membership/

Tens of millions of people in our country are taking medicine to treat their anxiety. Did you know that God has a promise that addresses this very issue? That's right! Even though we live in a world with many tribulations, Jesus promises us His peace. How can we discover that peace?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn moreScripture Used in Today's MessagePhilippians 4:6-7. John 16:33If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www.CampusAmerica.com.You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my campus evangelism experiences.We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

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Following announcements from President Donald Trump of sweeping new tariffs, Max and Donatienne discuss the fallout from last week's “Liberation Day” with economist and international trade expert, Federico Steinberg: a Visiting Fellow with the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and Prince of Asturias Distinguished Visiting Professor at Georgetown University. This episode dives deeply into the impact of these tariffs and what may come next for Europe.

Be sure to take the PRE-SERIES SURVEY here: https://bit.ly/UntroubledHeartBeforeJoin the conversation in our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/Jesus' words in John 14—“Do not let your heart be troubled”—remind us that even in a broken world, peace is possible. The heart, described as our life's control center, can be weighed down by anxiety, fear, failure, and uncertainty, but Jesus offers a path to live above our circumstances. His strategy? Go to God, go to people, and go to action. This isn't about escaping reality in a cocoon; it's about facing life head-on with faith. Like Peter, we may stumble in hard places, but Jesus meets us there. The journey to an untroubled heart begins by stepping into trouble—with courage, honesty, and trust.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.John's new book STEPS is out! Check it out here: https://becomenew.com/steps/Want to work the steps with a friend or small group? Visit: DoTheSteps.com

There's an old Chinese phrase that goes, "It's better to be a dog in peaceful times than a man in a time of chaos." Wishful thinking, some may call that, for it's difficult to see peaceful times at any moment in human history. Most of us with a bit of life experience hearken back to when times were easier, and end up moralizing to any who will listen that our times back then were superior. And while that may be superficially true, it's not all that helpful. And complaining doesn't make the young fold feel any better.In fact, your and old may just end up pointing fingers at each other as to who's to blame for the world as it is.We'd like to dip our feet into those tumultuous waters in this podcast to suggest that all those lamentations and blame apportioning miss the fundamental point: we've been on an inverted path for millennia. We've reached the end of the road in a literal sense.Can any sense be made of the correct way to go now?Love, Consciousness and the Troubled World, today on Thinking with Somebody Else's Head.Click here to listen to this episode.

Many of us fear the protection of our children when we leavethem anywhere these days.  No one knows what to expect and violence has been steadily ramping up. Not only are we concerned about the physical protection of our children, the reports of the conditioning of our children are alarming.  At every turn, the biblical values that we teach our children are under attack.  It is becoming a world where the authority ofparents over what our children are taught and live is being undermined.  I'm here to tell you there is a solution toall of it, right at our fingertips. Join Tina in this episode as she shares how you can walk under the protection of God.Little Ones on Their Knees https://RaisingKidsonYourKnees.org/little-ones-on-their-kneesSubscribed to the Prayer Tribe https://mailchi.mp/24bba9787d3e/raisingkidsonyourkneesFlying Arrow Production

'Managing the Mind in a Troubled World' - Friday Dhamma videos | 7 Mar 2025. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you can email wmjdhamma@gmail.com for the link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

In a time when society feels divided and uncertain, Revival Radio TV dives deep into the roots of revival, uncovering the power of faith and history to bring transformation. Hosts Gene Bailey and Greg Stephens explore the significance of re-digging the spiritual wells that once shaped nations, drawing from biblical principles and historical revivals to ignite a new move of God. They ask a critical question: Is there not a cause? As the world drifts further from truth, believers are called to stand up, reclaim what was lost, and become catalysts for revival in their generation. If you're seeking a fresh move of God, this episode is a must-watch!    RRTV_250316_RR

March 16, 2025; Finding Refuge in a Troubled World by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Luke 13:31-35; www.FirstMethodist.org

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In this week of Living in HD, God offers Peace as a staple in spite of chaos in the world. Listen to this message to find your peace today.

Are you struggling to find peace in the midst of life's chaos? In this Sermon Rewind, we revisit this week's Living in HD message and answer your questions about receiving and walking in God's peace daily.ABOUT SYCAMORE CHURCHSycamore church exists to help you see Jesus beyond the noise of the world, find purpose and meaning in life, and live life to the fullFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://instagram.com/sycamore_church Twitter: https://twitter.com/sycamore_church TikTok - https://tiktok.com/sycamorechurch

In this thought-provoking episode of The Integrated Life, Diana unveils a powerful new "word" for this season, offering a fresh perspective on the current crisis of darkness engulfing our world. She delves into the spiritual challenges we face and emphasizes the vital role Christians play as bearers of God's light. Discover how you can harness your "God-light" to illuminate the darkness around you and inspire hope in a world desperately in need of divine illumination. Don't miss this compelling conversation that will challenge and encourage you to shine brighter than ever before.   Connect with Diana: integratedpurposemanagement.com Like us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Quick Episode Summary: Diana Romero welcomes listeners to the first episode of 2025, introducing her word for the new season: Shepherd His Light. She reflects on the significance of light in the Bible, beginning with its creation in Genesis and exploring its metaphorical meanings in both the Old and New Testaments. Diana shares personal stories about the impact of light in her life, including childhood struggles with vision and the spiritual lessons she's learned about being a light for others. The episode highlights the role of Christians as reflections of Jesus' light, emphasizing the importance of staying connected to God through prayer, scripture, and relationship. Diana discusses the challenges of walking in light, referencing John 3:19-21, and encourages listeners to embrace God's truth and let it shine in their daily lives. She draws inspiration from Psalm 119:105, reminding listeners that God's Word is a lamp to their feet and a light to their path, guiding them moment by moment. Diana stresses the importance of community in amplifying God's light, urging listeners to align with others who share their faith and values. The episode concludes with a call to action to live an integrated life, reflecting God's light in all areas—faith, family, and work—and to share testimonies using the hashtag #GodGetsMe.

Be Encouraged In A Troubled World | Todd Coconato Show  Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give and help support: www.ToddCoconato.com/give Today on The Todd Coconato Show: In a time when the world seems to be unraveling—natural disasters, scandals in the church, moral decay, and personal challenges—it's easy to feel discouraged and overwhelmed. But as believers, we are not called to despair. How do we stay encouraged and stand firm in our faith when everything around us feels chaotic? Pastor Todd shares powerful biblical truths to remind us of God's sovereignty, the peace that comes through prayer, and the importance of fixing our eyes on Jesus. Together, we'll dive into the Word to uncover practical steps for staying strong, walking in faith, and finding hope, no matter what the world throws at us. If you've been feeling weighed down, this episode is for you. Be ready to refocus, recharge, and be reminded of the victory we have in Christ. Tune in now!  

The world around us is very loud. You need peace and there is a way to have it and keep it.

Thich Nhat Hanh said “no mud, no lotus.”  How might anger, hatred and delusion—the mud of these times-- give rise to a growing compassion and wisdom in our world?  In this talk we look directly at the angst surrounding the US elections, and explore several powerful teachings and practices that can serve as the catalyst for profound transformation, an evolving of wisdom and love, in our collective consciousness.

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Homily for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time (October 27, 2024) Total Time: 15m10s

As the election nears, the anxiety and animosity in the world around us seems to grow with it. In this special message, we'll look at the Christian call to peace-making in a violent, vitriolic world. 

Walking in the Joy of the Lord in a Troubled World • Sunday Service Website: www.PastorTodd.org To give: www.ToddCoconato.com/give We live in a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and fear. News headlines often bring discouragement, and many people are searching for peace and joy in the midst of turmoil. But as believers in Christ, we are called to walk in the joy of the Lord, a joy that transcends our circumstances. This joy is not dependent on what's happening around us, but on the unchanging character of God and our relationship with Jesus. Today, we will explore ten scriptures from the New King James Version (NKJV) that teach us how to walk in the joy of the Lord, even when everything seems to be falling apart around us. Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said to them, 'Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'"   John 15:11  "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." Romans 15:13  "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Philippians 4:4   "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" James 1:2-3  "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."   1 Peter 1:8  "Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory."   Psalm 16:11   "You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Galatians 5:22   *"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness."* Habakkuk 3:17-18   "Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."   Psalm 118:24  "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."   As believers, we are called to be set apart in the way we live—and one of the clearest marks of our faith is the joy we carry in Christ. This joy is not dependent on our circumstances or the condition of the world around us. Instead, it flows from our relationship with Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit, and our trust in the promises of God.  We can walk in true joy and victory in Jesus, even when the world seems crazy. Let us fix our eyes on Him, abide in His presence, and choose joy daily, knowing that He is our strength, our salvation, and our hope. Today, let's commit to walking in the joy of the Lord. No matter what the world throws at us, we can choose to rejoice in the God of our salvation. Let us rely on the Holy Spirit to produce His joy in us, and may our lives be a testimony of God's goodness and peace in a troubled world.

Archives August: Don't let anger, disagreement, and stress damage your relationships. Hear how God changes troublemakers into peacemakers.

The Feast of the Transfiguration (Observed) St. John's, Lafayette Square Washington, DC

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SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN A TROUBLED WORLD - Homily July 14, 2024 by Fr Jim Chern

In the words of Terence McKenna, since the rise of western monotheism the human experience has been marginalized. We have been told that we were unimportant in the cosmic drama when one considers the power of creation of the one God. But we now know as the global temperatures rise and glaciers melt from the burning of fossil fuels and the feedback mechanisms associated with the greenhouse effect: the impact of human culture on the Earth is massive. So how do we reverse the course of destruction created out of the human imagination? Some have postulated plant medicines learned from Indigenous societies of the Americas have a way to reintegrate humans into the processes of the Earth to heal the sickness and warming all around. In this show, we explore human symbiotic relationships with plants and chemicals in the sacred peyote medicine used by the Native American Church in the US and in societies in the mountains of Mexico. We look at the work of several ethnobotanists who also studied the plants and the rites associated with ayahuasca or yage in South America. Richard Evans Schultes and Terence McKenna researched the ancient human relationship with chemicals that would open the doorway to the divine, and perhaps a solution for saving our troubled world. This show aims to explore the powerful potential to replace abuse of illegal drugs with a shamanic understanding, insistence on community, reverence for nature, and increased self-awareness that can re-orient people to heal the fractured relationships with our communities and ecosystems. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: Sacred Peyote Short documentary Creed Spencer Film with Bryce Jarrett Appearing: Lisa Aldred PhD Hartford Stops Crow Dennis Holds - Crow Alexandra Witkin-New Holy PhD Montana State Univ Link: https://youtu.be/9rYdgHx8yrw?si=HWYDh8USmEEezLvC ---------- Fred Wahpepah - About the Peyote Ceremony from 7 Circles Foundation https://youtu.be/7qa6N7anaV8?si=bNKuyXo_aTUT1IOp ---- Benedict Allen Peyote the last of the medicine men - Huichol People of Mexico https://www.benedictallen.com/ —-- Native Lens: Healing Through Peyote -- Rocky Mountain PBS Amber Lahabe Dine/Navajo Video: https://youtu.be/Q7gR5oXARII?si=XxHb1OrkdAS5vTOu Icaros: https://youtu.be/hS21jI7p3hQ?si=QzRvHyvk2jhDRJTi Father of Modern Ethnobotany, Richard Evans Schultes Interview from 1990 https://youtu.be/1lxtn7zbQfw?si=Z_5UXi0IOG-ml8Xg Terence McKenna Culture is Your Operating System https://youtu.be/9c8an2XZ3MU?si=kEfa47NLkh8-mZND Terence McKenna - Eros and the Eschaton https://wilderutopia.com/performance/literary/terence-mckenna-on-shamanic-schizophrenia-and-cultural-healing/ Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 225 Photo credit: Mikhail Nilov on Pexels

Welcome to season 23! This season we are using the framework of the enneagram, and in particular the ways the 3 instinctual subtypes impact each enneagram number, to help people do the necessary inner work of knowing themselves and managing anxiety, triggers, and stuck patterns so that they can lead others well. This season, we are moving beyond the basics of describing each number type to look at our instincts and what motivates our behaviors. Special guest, Erin Baute, a leadership behavior strategist with over 20 years of experience in behavior change and professional development, joins us all season long to help us do this important work.   Today, Ruth kicks off the season with a solo episode. She gives an introduction to the season ahead, an overview of how she uses the enneagram as a tool, in conjunction with the Holy Spirit, for self-examination and confession, and some guidance for interacting with the enneagram well. We conclude this episode with the Welcoming Prayer, a prayer Ruth often uses as a way to pray into the new things we discover about ourselves as we work with the enneagram.   Mentioned in the episode: Erin Baute, our guest this season. Find more info at her website or follow her on instagram!   Helpful Enneagram Resources: We are diving straight into the deep end of the enneagram this season. If you need some introductory resources to the Enneagram we highly recommend the following: Self to Lose, Self to Find by Marilyn Vancil The Road Back To You by Suzanne Stabile and Ian Cron The Story of You by Ian Cron The Enneagram for Black Liberation by Chichi Agorom The Enneagram A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr   Interested in our live virtual event: SPIRITUAL DIRECTION: An Essential Practice for Transforming Leaders? Visit our Online Oasis Information page to learn more and sign up today!   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Chasing Butterflies from Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive weekly bonus episodes that will help take these conversations deeper. We have journal prompts for each of the 9 numbers, guidance from Erin on how to determine your instinct or subtype, and more! Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! Learn more and apply HERE.   *this post contains affiliate links

Keeping The Faith In A Troubled World! Thank you for listening to another episode of Encouraging Moments with Bobby Williams! Be sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review!  Until next time... Be Encouraged!

This week, Leah Hickert speaks with Natasha Hall, senior fellow with the CSIS Middle East Program, about the challenges of mitigating climate change through humanitarian interventions in conflict-affected countries. A new Analysis from the CSIS Middle East Program. Natasha Hall, "Redefining Climate Finance for a Troubled World," CSIS, March 12, 2024.