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Today on AirTalk, LAist reporter Yusra Farzan gives us an update on the Tustin Hangar; how AI influences our social media feeds; the current state of conspiracy theories; Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets gear up for flight; Kogi BBQ founder and LA icon Roy Choi talks about his new cookbook and the pros of couples therapy. Today on AirTalk We check in on the Tustin Hangar (0:15) How does AI influence social media? (15:39) The psychology of conspiracy theories (35:24) Eaglet fledge watch (51:53) L.A. chef Roy Choi talks about his new cookbook (1:02:22) How to succeed at couples therapy (1:25:00)

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras We sit down with Bernhard Leitner of Leitner Designs. A longtime engineer and innovative inventor; it was an overloading trip to Alaska that spawned creating mounting racks for late-model trucks and SUVs. Beyond that, Bernhard shares his family history in the motocross and dirt bike world as well as his love of crafting diabolical hot sauce. Checkout Leitner Designs at www.leitnerdesigns.com and follow at @leitnerdesigns and @bernhard__leitner. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras We sit down with Bernhard Leitner of Leitner Designs. A longtime engineer and innovative inventor; it was an overloading trip to Alaska that spawned creating mounting racks for late-model trucks and SUVs. Beyond that, Bernhard shares his family history in the motocross and dirt bike world as well as his love of crafting diabolical hot sauce. Checkout Leitner Designs at www.leitnerdesigns.com and follow at @leitnerdesigns and @bernhard__leitner. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Drew Murillo is the Head Referee for PGF World, an Eddie Bravo blackbelt, owner of 10th Planet Murrieta, King of Subs, and Co-Founder of Roll Forward Foundation. King of Subs, NoGi Open, will be held at Carlson Gracie Irvine on Saturday, February 22nd. Watch the event live at: 1542 Ediger Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780, or on: ⁠⁠⁠The King of Subs JJ, YouTube Channel. ⁠⁠⁠You can learn more about Drew's projects on IG:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drewjitsu10p.coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@10p.murrieta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kingofsubs⁠⁠⁠SummaryIn this episode, we welcome back Drew Murillo. We chat about the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, particularly focusing on the King of Subs events and the PGF World. Drew shares insights on different tournament formats, the challenges of being a referee, and the dynamics of team-based competitions. His goal is to create financially viable opportunities for Jiu-Jitsu athletes. He discusses the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu competitions, the introduction of innovations like instant replay, and the significance of enhancing the customer journey for competitors, coaches, and spectators alike. The ⁠⁠⁠Union Staffing Group⁠⁠⁠ sponsors The BizJitsu Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This full-service boutique recruitment firm focuses on uniting great companies with high-performing sales, marketing, and operational talent and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Groundwork Chiropractic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your foundation to function wellness. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BizJitsu_Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@vincepacleb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@archie_dane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@groundworkchiropractic⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jiu-Jitsu and Entrepreneurship03:03 Progress and Learnings from King of Subs Events05:53 The Dynamics of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions08:56 Understanding Invitational vs. Open Tournaments11:48 PGF World: A New Era in Jiu-Jitsu Competitions14:59 The Role of the Head Referee in PGF17:53 The Structure and Excitement of PGF World Events20:58 Challenges and Expectations as a Referee23:56 The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Rules and Competitions30:18 Advocacy in Competition: The Role of Coaches and Athletes32:33 Innovations in Competition: Instant Replay and Rule Adaptations34:12 Pushing Boundaries: The Evolution of Jiu-Jitsu Competitions36:47 Learning Through Experience: Key Takeaways from Event Management40:27 Enhancing the Customer Journey: Competitors, Coaches, and Spectators44:00 Building a Vision: Future Aspirations for Jiu-Jitsu Events46:36 Upcoming Events: The Orange County Gnocchi Open52:57 Creating Value: The Experience of Competitors and SpectatorsThe ⁠⁠Union Staffing Group⁠⁠ sponsors The BizJitsu Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This full-service boutique recruitment firm focuses on uniting great companies with high-performing sales, marketing, and operational talent and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Groundwork Chiropractic⁠⁠⁠⁠, your foundation to function wellness. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BizJitsu_Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@vincepacleb⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@archie_dane⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@groundworkchiropractic⁠⁠⁠KeywordsJiu-Jitsu, King of Subs, PGF World, Invitational Tournaments, Open Tournaments, Entrepreneurship, Competition Dynamics, Referee Role, Jiu-Jitsu Events, Sports Management, Jiu-Jitsu, competition, coaching, event management, customer experience, advocacy, instant replay, King of Subs, Orange County Open, nogi grappling

Go behind the scenes of a pioneering family of hot rodding. Friend of the pod Camee Edelbrock joins us to share her stories of growing up Edelbrock and racing not only muscle cars but boats and water ski racing. Follow Camee Edelbrock on Instagram @camee1 Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Go behind the scenes of a pioneering family of hot rodding. Friend of the pod Camee Edelbrock joins us to share her stories of growing up Edelbrock and racing not only muscle cars but boats and water ski racing. Follow Camee Edelbrock on Instagram @camee1 Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

It's true . . . pets are considered property under the eyes of the law. What does that translate to for you as a pet parent trying to get the best care for your pet?Carrie Hyde is the owner of The Spaw in California and also puts on Thriving Pet Expo. If you're seeing this before 2/16/25, and you're in the Tustin, CA area, make sure to go this year and watch Dog Eat Dog, the play to learn even more truths about caring for your pets!Send us a text

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras James Kirkham of Race Service joins us to share his love of racing and journey from Go Pro's media team to being a co-founder of Donut Media and starting his own brand for design, racing and culture. Venturing into high end fashion design, James is bringing automotive racing to the fashion world. Checkout more at @race.service and @jameskirkham. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras James Kirkham of Race Service joins us to share his love of racing and journey from Go Pro's media team to being a co-founder of Donut Media and starting his own brand for design, racing and culture. Venturing into high end fashion design, James is bringing automotive racing to the fashion world. Checkout more at @race.service and @jameskirkham. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Today we have a very special episode. Visit California invited us out of our New York City studio and over to the West Coast for a food-focused road trip around Orange County and the San Gabriel Valley. We start our journey at Mercado González at Northgate Market in Costa Mesa, where Aliza and Matt share an incredible afternoon walking around the mercado looking for pozole, churros, and many more surprises along the way.We hit the road for our next stop, a visit with Sara Lezama, the owner of Rye Goods, an acclaimed sourdough bakery and deli with three locations throughout Orange County in Newport Beach, Tustin, and Laguna Beach. Next on our road trip, we head to the San Gabriel Valley, where journalist Kristie Hang gives us a tour of some of her favorite new and under-the-radar restaurants, including Banh Mi Hoa Phat, Good Alley, and Bistro Na's.We stay in the SGV for a conversation with chef Chris Yang of Yang's Kitchen, which has firmly become one of our favorite restaurants in all of California. To close, Aliza and Matt share many more discoveries from their road trip around Southern California.More places we visited: Folks Pizzeria, A&J Seafood Shack, Burritos La Palma. And a great hotel for your future home base in the SGV is the Hilton San Gabriel.To donate to California wildfire relief, visit Restaurants Care. This very special episode of This Is TASTE is supported by Visit California. While this episode was recorded before the LA wildfires in January, all of the restaurants featured are open for business, and we can't think of a better time to pay California a visit for your own food-obsessed road trip. Dining out in LA is one way to help support the city, and these truly were some amazing places. Questions about visiting LA now?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras Racing videographer Bryan Moore shares his risk of jumping head first into the filmmaking world and working on iconic shorts such as Gymkhana and RECOIL with BJ Baldwin. Chances are if you are at an off-road race and see a helicopter whiz by filming a Terrible Herbst Motorsports truck, Bryan is behind it. Checkout more of his work @doitforbmoore and @terribleherbstsmotorsports. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras Racing videographer Bryan Moore shares his risk of jumping head first into the filmmaking world and working on iconic shorts such as Gymkhana and RECOIL with BJ Baldwin. Chances are if you are at an off-road race and see a helicopter whiz by filming a Terrible Herbst Motorsports truck, Bryan is behind it. Checkout more of his work @doitforbmoore and @terribleherbstsmotorsports. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

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Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras Our first guest of the New Year is artist, photographer and car show promoter Adri Law. She shares her love of photographing concerts, cars and motorcycles. That passion for art has taken her on several motorcycle trips in Europe including being featured on an episode of Ride with Norman Reedus of Walking Dead fame. Checkout Adri Law's photography work and classic car and motorcycle shows at @adri_law, @paradiseroadshow and at www.adrilaw.com www.paradiseroadshow.com. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras Our first guest of the New Year is artist, photographer and car show promoter Adri Law. She shares her love of photographing concerts, cars and motorcycles. That passion for art has taken her on several motorcycle trips in Europe including being featured on an episode of Ride with Norman Reedus of Walking Dead fame. Checkout Adri Law's photography work and classic car and motorcycle shows at @adri_law, @paradiseroadshow and at www.adrilaw.com www.paradiseroadshow.com. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Believers Must Meditate on Scripture      The Lord instructed Joshua, saying, “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success” (Josh 1:8). This command involves a deep, reflective engagement with Scripture, allowing its truths to shape one's thoughts, actions, and decisions. The word “meditate” translates the Hebrew verb hagah (הָגָה), which means “to growl…to moan…to read in an undertone…to mutter while meditating.”[1] According to Warren Wiersbe, “It was the practice of the Jews to read Scripture aloud (Acts 8:26–40) and talk about it to themselves and to one another (Deut 6:6–9). This explains why God warned Joshua that the Book of the Law was not to depart out of his mouth (Josh 1:8).”[2] The practice of speaking the text while reading it implies concentration, allowing the mind to process and absorb its content.      Similarly, David wrote of the righteous man, saying, “His delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night” (Psa 1:2; cf. Psa 119:148; Phil 4:8-13). The word “law” translates the Hebrew noun torah (תּוֹרָה), which means “direction, instruction, the law.”[3] Allen Ross states, “To be blessed and remain untarnished in the world, the faithful must live according to God's word. The word ‘law' (תּוֹרָה) can refer to instruction in general, or an individual teaching, or the commandments, or the books of the Law, or Scriptures as a whole.”[4] And the one who adheres to this pattern of meditating on God's Word “will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers” (Psa 1:3). The imagery of a tree firmly planted by streams of water vividly illustrates the stability, nourishment, and fruitfulness that comes from a life rooted in Scripture. Just as a tree by the water remains lush and productive regardless of external conditions, so too does the person who immerses themselves in God's Word remain spiritually vibrant and effective, no matter the challenges they face. Peter Craigie states: "A tree may flourish or fade, depending upon its location and access to water. A tree transplanted from some dry spot to a location beside an irrigation channel, where water never ceases to flow, would inevitably flourish. It would become a green and fruitful tree. The simile not only illustrates colorfully the prosperity of the righteous, but also makes a theological point. The state of blessedness or happiness is not a reward; rather, it is the result of a particular type of life. Just as a tree with a constant water supply naturally flourishes, so too the person who avoids evil and delights in Torah naturally prospers, for such a person is living within the guidelines set down by the Creator. Thus the prosperity of the righteous reflects the wisdom of a life lived according to the plan of the Giver of all life."[5]      James wrote, “The one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does” (James 1:25). The word “intently” translates the Greek verb parakuptō (παρακύπτω), which carries the idea of stooping down or bending over to take a closer look at something with careful attention. The aorist tense suggests a focused and intentional effort at one point to deeply examine the law of God. The active voice means the Christian is performing the action, showing that the believer must actively engage in this careful examination of God's Word. Once learned, the believer must be “an effectual doer” of what God commands, and the one who obeys the Lord “will be blessed in what he does.” Fruchtenbaum notes, “The blessing lies in the doing, and he will be blessed further in the future life as the future tense of the verb indicates. The voluntary doing of God's will, as revealed by Scripture, is the secret of true happiness.”[6] Christians who are “doers” of the Word are blessed not merely because they follow God's rules for life, but because living in harmony with God's truth brings divine favor.[7] This includes experiencing the benefits of God's wisdom and protection, a growing relationship with Him, and, ultimately, spiritual fruitfulness (Gal 5:22-23). By obeying God, the believer moves beyond theoretical faith into a transformative, lived experience of grace and divine blessing.      Master the doctrines you learn from God's Word. Let them consciously and constantly circulate in your thoughts. Saturate your mind with Bible doctrine, reviewing and reflecting until it becomes integrated into your thinking. The spiritual life is built by repeatedly studying, processing, and applying God's truth, not by racing through it. A slow, steady rain results in greater ground saturation than a flash flood, where most of the water runs across the surface. Likewise, slow reading with thoughtful meditation penetrates more deeply into the heart. Take in the Word deeply—study it, think about it, live it. God Uses Bible Teachers to Help Us Grow Spiritually      Almost anyone can be used by the Lord to communicate divine revelation. Even a jackass can be the mouthpiece of God (Num 22:28-30). Biblically, Christians are directed to “teach and admonish one another” (Col 3:16), which shows that all believers can teach and counsel one another with the Word of God. Of course, this assumes they've been “constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine” (1 Tim 4:6), are spiritually mature in their walk with the Lord (Heb 5:14), and can “speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine” (Tit 2:1). New believers are to “long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Pet 2:2).      Throughout Scripture, God has used various persons to communicate His Word to others for their instruction and edification. God used mothers and fathers (Deut 6:6-7; Eph 6:4; 2 Tim 1:5; 3:15),[8] wise men (Prov 13:14), noble women (Prov 31:26), older mature women (Tit 2:3), prophets (Deut 4:1; 4:5; Eph 4:11), ruling officials and Levites (2 Ch 17:7-9; Neh 8:7-8), and priests (Lev 10:11; Mal 2:7; Ezra 7:10). In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul listed several communication gifts that Christ gave to His church, saying, “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers” (Eph 4:11). This is a list of gifted men who are tasked by the Lord to provide education to Christians. Jesus gave these men to His church “for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature person, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ” (Eph 4:12-13). Christ gave these gifted men to His church to help Christians advance spiritually so that they, in turn, can serve others in their walk with the Lord. Dr. Steven R. Cook   [1] Ludwig Koehler et al., The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1994–2000), 237. [2] Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Strong, “Be” Commentary Series (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996), 27–28. [3] Willem VanGemeren, ed., New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1997), 284. [4] Allen P. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms 1–89: Commentary, vol. 1, Kregel Exegetical Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic, 2011–2013), 188. [5] Peter C. Craigie, Psalms 1–50, vol. 19, Word Biblical Commentary (Dallas: Word, Incorporated, 1983), 60–61. [6] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, 1st ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005), 237. [7] God's Word also strengthens the heart of the believer who regularly meditates on it. The psalmist wrote, “My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word” (Psa 119:25), and “My soul weeps because of grief; strengthen me according to Your word” (Psa 119:28), and “This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your word has revived me” (Psa 119:50), and “I am exceedingly afflicted; revive me, O LORD, according to Your word” (Psa 119:107), and “Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live” (Psa 119:116a), and “Plead my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word” (Psa 119:154). The idea in these verses is that stressed-out-believers recharge their batteries by means of God's Word, which is “alive and powerful” (Heb 4:12). [8] The Mosaic Law instructed the parents, saying, “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up (Deut 6:6-7). The phrase, teach them diligently, translates the Hebrew verb שָׁנָן shanan, which means to engrave or chisel on stone. The verb is in the Piel stem, which makes it intensive (i.e., teach diligently). Here, the tongue of the parents is likened to a chisel they keep applying to their children's minds in order to engrave God's Word into their thinking (cf. Prov 6:20-23). Where and when was this activity of training to take place? Moses says, you “shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up” (Deut 6:7b). Sitting suggests times of rest, and walking speaks of activity. When you lie down suggests evening time, and when you rise up suggests the morning hours. These form a double merism which encompass of all of life. In this way, Deuteronomy is aimed at subsequent generations, that they might learn God's will and faithfully transmit it to their children, who will pass it along to their children, and so on.

On episode 5 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Sam Robertson to explore the ripple effect of helping, why reading is the best way to strengthen your empathy muscles, why stories are the core of humanity, Sam's experience as an owner of an independent bookshop, and why bookstores are the heart of community. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: Arvida Book Co.@arvidabookcoThe Arvida ReviewMultiracial Americans of Southern California About Sam: Sam Robertson is the co-owner of Arvida Book Co., a magical independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Tustin, California. Sam is also the editor-in-chief of The Arvida Review, a community-oriented short fiction publication that provides a platform for new and diverse voices. She finds joy in the company of her daughters Abby and Ellie, her husband Mike, as well as indulging in the pleasures of reading, gardening, and dedicating time to serving her community. How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast: Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram. Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you.

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras Monique Marconi shares her family's automotive journey in racing and preserving history for generations with the Marconi Foundation and Marconi Auto Museum. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Hosted by Fast Lane Jane Thurmond and Design Muse Theresa Contreras Monique Marconi shares her family's automotive journey in racing and preserving history for generations with the Marconi Foundation and Marconi Auto Museum. Recorded at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin, CA. Visit www.marconimuseum.org and follow them at @marconimuseum. Produced by Auto Revolution Auto Revolution produces automotive TV Shows, Podcasts, Promotional Videos, and more. Watch at www.autorevolution.tv and follow @autorevolution Baja Forged Timeless design. Race inspired. BAJA proven! We love looking good driving on and off road.  Baja Forged offers products to be capable when we need them. So we built Baja Forged. Follow Baja Forged at @bajaforged and www.bajaforged.com GTS Customs Corvette specialists, GTS Customs sets the highest standards for custom fab & body work, outrageous paint, complete builds and restomods. Follow GTS Customs at @gtscustoms and www.gtscustoms.com

Andrew catches up with tattooer and musician, Dan Smith, backstage in Boston before Dan takes the stage with Eighteen Visions.They talk about the way music and tattooing can feed each other, Dan's experience with being featured on reality TV, and why he is enjoying slowing things down now.Find Dan at Captured Tattoo in Tustin, CA THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Afterlife PressAfterlife Press has just released Volume 4 of their flagship Afterlife Volumes series. Volume 4 features powerhouse tattooers Henning Jorgensen and Mike Rubendall.Subscribers to Afterlife's email newsletter receive early access to ALL new releases as well as exclusive offers for discounts and other goodies. Make sure to head over to afterlifepress.com and sign up now to stay ahead of the game!Right now, Afterlife is offering an awesome promo for issues of Disintegration: 50% off if you buy all three issues at once! ****************************************************BOOKS CLOSED Podcast is made by Andrew StortzFind Andrew in Portsmouth, NH at Worship Tattoo

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County grows to 20,000 acres as dangerous winds batter the region. Jill Replogle updates us on the asbestos clean-up as Tustin marks one year since the hangar fire. The clock is ticking on home buyouts in RPV. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

About This Episode: "Stop Trying To Be Good" is all about letting go of the chase for perfection and the need to be "good." It's about coming back to the present moment, embracing who you are right now, and accepting that this is enough. In this episode, I share tips and insights into why our minds develop these conditioned patterns of chasing "goodness." So, settle back, relax, and allow yourself to rest in the moment as you listen!  November Somatic Hypnotherapy & Bodywork Special: Celebrate the opening of my in person practice in Tustin, CA with special promotions! For the month of November, I have 2 available offerings for you. Somatic Hypnotherapy for $69 only! Holistic Bodywork for $69 only! Available: In person in Tustin or Online Via Zoom. Link to purchase: https://calendly.com/jennxau/novemberspecial About Dr. Jenn: Dr. Jenn Au is a somatic mindfulness coach, certified master hypnotist, doctor of physical therapy, retreat and workshop leader, and the host of the Coming Home Podcast. Through her distinctive Coming Home Program, she guides clients in a holistic manner, facilitating the release of anxiety, stress, and encouraging a return to connection in the present moment. Clients undergo a transformative journey, fostering a positive relationship with themselves and achieving emotional freedom. This internal shift extends to their relationships with loved ones, colleagues, and work, resulting in a profound positive impact. By embracing authenticity towards oneself, clients craft a more genuine and fulfilling life. Dr. Jenn employs hypnosis/guided imagery, somatic experiencing, meditation, and retreats within her program to help clients tap into their inner wisdom, empowerment, and resources, enabling them to lead a joyful and purposeful life. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Book Your Coming Home Consult: https://calendly.com/jennxau/60min  Book Single Sessions & More: www.heal.me/jennxau IG: Jennxau // https://www.instagram.com/jennxau/ Website: www.drjennau.com  Guided Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/jennxau Community Events: www.meetup.com/heal-oc Email: drjennau@gmail.com 

     As Christians, our spiritual growth happens as we feed on God's Word and benefit from its nourishment. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God” (Matt 4:4; cf. Deut 8:3). Job said, “I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food” (Job 23:12b). Jeremiah said, “Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart” (Jer 15:16a). Paul encouraged Timothy to be “constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching” (1 Tim 4:6). Peter said, “like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Pet 2:2). Pure milk means it has not been watered down. According to Arnold Fruchtenbaum, “The milk is the basics of the Word of God, and it is necessary for young believers. They need this milk in order to grow spiritually…Essentially, the purpose of partaking of spiritual milk is to grow toward maturity so that believers can begin to partake of the meat of God's Word.”[1] Earl Radmacher states, “The purpose of studying God's truth is not only to learn more, but to become mature in the faith.”[2]      The Word of God helps growing believers in their spiritual development. It has milk for the new believer, as well as meat for the more mature (Heb 5:13-14). And God wants us to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Pet 3:18). The word “grow” translates the Greek verb auxanō (αὐξάνω), which means “to become greater, grow, increase.”[3] The form of the verb is present tense (implying ongoing action), active voice (the subject produces the action), and imperative mood (it's a command). Gowing “in grace” means taking advantage of God's unmerited love and provisions, and in the “knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” refers to our deepening understanding and relationship with Jesus Christ. We need God's Word of truth to grow.[4] Areas Where the Believer's Mind Needs Renovation      The Bible offers guidance on various life matters, providing believers with a blueprint for living in accordance with God's will. It does not address everything, but what it does is what God deems important for us to know. The Bible addresses foundational areas of knowledge such as the existence of God, the origin of the universe, mankind, sin, salvation, angels, Satan and demons, marriage, politics, finances, and eschatology. These and other doctrines provide a comprehensive and coherent worldview that allow the Christian to orient to reality from a biblical perspective. Knowledge of who God is takes priority.      Nowhere in Scripture does the Bible try to prove the existence of God. It starts with the assumption that He exists, that He is the sovereign Creator of the universe (Gen 1:1), and that He is known through His creation (Psa 19:1-2; Rom 1:18-20). The Bible reveals there is one God who exists as three distinct Persons within the Trinity (Gen 1:26; 11:6-7; Matt 3:16-17; 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14; 1 Pet 1:2): God the Father (Gal 1:1; Eph 6:23; Phil 2:11), God the Son (John 1:1, 14, 18; 8:58; 20:28; Col 2:9; Heb 1:8), and God the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4; 1 Cor 2:11-12; 2 Cor 13:14). God is three in Person, but one in essence, sharing the same attributes. The use of the Hebrew numeral echad (אֶחָד) reveals, in some contexts, the idea of a complex one, which supports the doctrine of the Trinity (Deut 6:4; cf., Gen 2:24; Ezra 3:1; Ezek 37:17). All three persons of the Trinity are co-equal, co-infinite, co-eternal, and worthy of all praise and service.      The three Persons of the God-head share the same divine attributes. The attributes of God consist of intrinsic characteristics that are equally representative of the God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. God's attributes are revealed in Scripture, which means they are objective and can be learned by God's people. Furthermore, the attributes of God explain His actions. And we cannot separate or elevate one attribute above another. The Bible reveals God is: Living, which means “He is the living God and the everlasting King” (Jer 10:10), He “has life in Himself” (John 5:26; cf. Psa 42:2; 84:2; Matt 16:16; John 1:4) and is the ultimate source of life. Paul states, “for in Him we live and move and exist” (Acts 17:28). Self-existent (aseity), which means His existence depends on nothing outside of Himself (Ex 3:14). Moses said, “from everlasting to everlasting, You are God” (Psa 90:2). There is no prior cause that brought God into existence, He will never cease to be, and He depends on nothing outside of Himself. Holy (Lev 11:44; Psa 99:9; Isa 45:5-19), which means God is morally perfect and separate from all that is sinful. Spirit (John 4:24; 2 Cor 3:17), which means the nature of God's being is spirit, not material. Sovereign (Psa 115:3; Isa 46:9-11; Dan 4:35; Acts 17:24-28), which means God acts freely as He pleases, always as He pleases, and only as He pleases. Immutable (Psa 102:26-27; Mal 3:6), which means God's essential nature does not change. Eternal (Deut 33:27; 1 Tim 1:17), which means God has always existed, does exist, and forever will exist. Infinite (1 Ki 8:27; Jer 23:24), which means God exists in space and beyond space. Omniscient (Psa 139:1-4; Matt 6:31-33), which means God knows all things and is infinite in knowledge. Omnipresent (Psa 139:7-10; Jer 23:24), which means He is equally and fully everywhere present. Omnipotent (Job 42:2; Isa 40:28), which means God is all-powerful and able to accomplish all He desires. Righteous (Psa 11:7; 119:137), which refers to His intrinsic moral perfection, from which He commands all things in heaven and earth, and declares as good that which conforms to His righteousness and as evil that which deviates. Just (Psa 9:7-8; 19:9), which refers to the outworking of His righteousness in which He justifies or condemns, blesses or curses, that which does or does not conform to His righteous character. True (Jer 10:10; John 17:3), which means He is genuine, in contrast to false idols. This means He truthful (2 Sam 7:28; John 17:17). His knowledge and declarations define reality and help us make sense of what is. Love (Jer 31:3; 1 John 4:7-8), which means He is committed to us, desires our best, and acts for our benefit. Good (Psa 100:5; 145:9; Nah 1:7; Jam 1:17), which means all He does is good, and that He is the ultimate source of all that is good. Faithful (Deut 7:9; Lam 3:21-23), which means He is reliable in all He says and does, always keeping His Word. Merciful (Psa 86:15; Tit 3:5), which means He is kind toward us and does not judge us as we deserve. Gracious (Psa 111:4; 116:5), which means He treats us better than we deserve. Dr. Steven R. Cook     [1] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, 1st ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005), 339. [2] Earl D. Radmacher, Ronald Barclay Allen, and H. Wayne House, Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary (Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers, 1999), 1680. [3] William Arndt, Frederick W. Danker, et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 151. [4] The writers of Scripture regarded God's Word as truth, saying, “Now, O Lord GOD, You are God, and Your words are truth” (2 Sam 7:28), “You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are truth” (Psa 119:151), “the sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting” (Psa 119:160), and Jesus said of the Father, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17b). The term “truth” refers to the absolute, unchanging, and reliable content of God's Word. The concept of truth in Scripture is not merely about factual accuracy but also encompasses faithfulness, trustworthiness, and the eternal consistency of God's revelation and promises. God's Word is divinely authoritative. It is truth that provides a firm foundation for faith, guiding believers in their relationship with God and in their daily lives. The Bible is the source of God's absolute truth in all it affirms, and communicates information we could never know independently of it. Our ability to reason, aided by God the Holy Spirit, allows us to understand what is recorded. And, once understood, we are called to a faith response.

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The DermVet, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois returns to help us navigate canine allergies. In this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark welcomes board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Ashley Bourgeois to discuss managing difficult canine allergy cases that don't respond well to Apoquel or Cytopoint. Dr. Bourgeois offers practical advice on identifying hidden infections in claw folds, using consistent treatment regimens, and when to consider alternatives like skin biopsies or recognizing allergy mimickers such as autoimmune diseases or lymphoma. Tune in for insights on allergy testing, immunotherapy, and effective long-term strategies for managing atopic dermatitis. Gang, let's get into this episode! LINKS Dr. Ashley Bourgeois: https://thedermvet.com/about Dr. Ashley Bourgeois on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedermvet/ Dr. Ashley Bourgeois on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-bourgeois-dvm-dip-acvd-9169208/ Exam Room Communication Toolkit: https://drandyroark.com/exam-room-communication-toolkit/ Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor's degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic's Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the company. She is an owner within the company and on the board of directors. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology. In her leisure, Dr. Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Lab/Boxer/Pit mix. Dr. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work/life integration through her podcast, lecturing, and social media presence (The Derm Vet).

     At the moment of faith in Christ, believers know very little about God, His will, or the many blessings He has provided. Spiritually, they are ignorant babies. This is not a negative, but the reality of the situation. Prior to salvation, the soul is filled with human viewpoint, which is often contrary to God and His Word. This is why Christians are directed to renew their minds (Rom 12:1-2). Living spiritually involves expunging human viewpoint and replacing it with divine viewpoint. A soul devoid of God's Word lacks the capacity to love and serve the Lord, to love and serve others (according to His standards), and has no defense against Satan's world system or the sin nature within the Christian. The infusion of God's Word makes possible the advance to spiritual maturity and the fulfillment of His will, and this is accomplished by faith.      God wants us to mature spiritually, but He is not in a hurry, and He wants us to mature on the food He provides, not junk food that poisons our souls. God works on us in time, but He's preparing us for eternity. We get only one run at life. There are no rehearsals, which means it's best for us to learn early, learn much, and make good choices that are rooted in divine wisdom. The consistent intake and application of Bible teaching is crucial for spiritual maturity. The Holy Spirit enables the yielded believer to understand and apply Scripture, leading to spiritual growth. Without the knowledge of God's Word, believer's remain spiritually immature, vulnerable to false doctrines, and unable to execute the spiritual life effectively. Robert B. Thieme, Jr. states, “The advance to spiritual victory is a gradual process, with ups and downs inherent to flawed human nature. But God in His wisdom and grace gives each believer the exact training, a combination of blessing and suffering, necessary to bring him to maximum glorification of God.”[1]      Since we cannot live what we do not know, learning God's Word necessarily precedes living His will. God Himself is the source of wisdom (Prov 2:6; Eccl 2:26a), and His wisdom protects us from the dangerous paths of darkness (Prov 2:7-15). His wisdom is more precious than the wealth of this world (Prov 3:13-18; 8:11, 19; 16:16), is available to those who seek it (Prov 8:17; Jam 1:5), and brings blessings to those who find it (Prov 8:33-36). Respect for God is the beginning of wisdom (Prov 1:7; 9:10; 15:33; Psa 111:10). Those who possess wisdom will be able to share it with others (Prov 10:11, 31; 13:14; 15:2, 7; Eccl 10:12), will build good friendships (Prov 2:20; 13:20), and will stay on the path of righteousness, turning away from evil (Prov 14:16; 22:3; 27:12).      While God does not force us to grow spiritually, He is not neutral about our spiritual development. God loves us greatly, and He wants us to mature spiritually (Heb 6:1). Just as earthly parents seek the best for their children, nurturing them toward maturity, God, our Heavenly Father, also desires our spiritual growth. This maturation process is essential for us to fully experience and manage the blessings He intends for us. This is similar to good parents who wait until their child is mature before blessing them with certain things. For instance, a car can be a blessing, providing freedom and mobility, but if given to an immature or irresponsible child, it could lead to disaster. Similarly, spiritual blessings like authority, influence, or material wealth require maturity to use them wisely and for God's glory.      Through the consistent study and application of Scripture, Christians are transformed from the inside out, for “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness” (2 Tim 3:16). This transformative process leads to spiritual maturity, as we learn to discern good from evil (Heb 5:14) and become more conformed to the image of Christ. Additionally, the Word of God equips us “for every good work” (2 Tim 3:17), good works “which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (Eph 2:10). As we immerse ourselves in Scripture and apply it to life, we are prepared to serve others, share the gospel, and live out our faith in practical ways. The Bible provides the principles and instructions needed to navigate life's challenges, make wise decisions, and bear fruit in our Christian walk.      As Christians, our spiritual growth happens as we feed on God's Word and benefit from its nourishment. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God” (Matt 4:4; cf. Deut 8:3). Job said, “I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food” (Job 23:12b). Jeremiah said, “Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart” (Jer 15:16a). Paul encouraged Timothy to be “constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching” (1 Tim 4:6). Peter said, “like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Pet 2:2). Pure milk means it has not been watered down. According to Arnold Fruchtenbaum, “The milk is the basics of the Word of God, and it is necessary for young believers. They need this milk in order to grow spiritually…Essentially, the purpose of partaking of spiritual milk is to grow toward maturity so that believers can begin to partake of the meat of God's Word.”[2] Earl Radmacher states, “The purpose of studying God's truth is not only to learn more, but to become mature in the faith.”[3] Dr. Steven R. Cook     [1] Robert B. Thieme, Jr. “Spiritual Adulthood”, Thieme's Bible Doctrine Dictionary, (Houston, TX., R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries, 2022), 245. [2] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, 1st ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005), 339. [3] Earl D. Radmacher, Ronald Barclay Allen, and H. Wayne House, Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary (Nashville: T. Nelson Publishers, 1999), 1680.

For 2000 years Christians have heeded the call of The Great Commission to “go into all the world.” Christian missionaries have become some of the heroes of the faith, the subject of books, songs, and movies. But we rarely hear about the children of these missionaries. In the past few years, stories of spiritual and sexual abuse of missionary kids have started making news. Sometimes, even when there is no abuse, there is neglect and isolation, as many missionary kids, or MKs, are shuttled off to boarding schools, or follow their parents from one missionary assignment to another, often having to leave friends and support structures behind. Recent research suggests that there are more than 425,000 Christian missionaries in the world today, and many hundreds of thousands of current and former missionary kids. Recent research suggests that MKs experience childhood trauma at a rate nearly twice that of kids raised in the United States. The result is that MKs are often left with questions about God and their own faith if their own commitment doesn't match their missionary parents. Joy Smalley was one of those missionary kids. Her parents were missionaries to Mongolia, and she was raised in conditions that at times compromised her safety and caused her to question her own faith. Ultimately, she did not reject her faith, and her story is one that evangelicals need to hear if we hope not only to be obedient to the Great Commission, but also to be obedient to Scripture's commands to “suffer the children” in our midst, to protect them and raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Her book is Abraham's Daughter: Healing Trauma from a Childhood in Missions. She spoke to me from her home in Tustin, California. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm your host Warren Smith. Please join me on Friday when Natasha Cowden and I recap the week's news. Until then, may God bless you.

Ready to explore America's 63 national parks and take your adventures to the next level? This episode is your guide to unlocking the wonders of the great outdoors, from awe-inspiring landscapes to the best ways to navigate your time in the parks.This week, we're joined by Kendra Tustin, an expert in maximizing travel while balancing a full-time job. Kendra shares her strategies for making the most of your PTO, offering practical tips to help you explore bucket list destinations without compromising your 9-5 routine. You'll also hear insights on growing your social media presence as a travel influencer.From accommodation tips and road trip highlights to balancing work and adventure, this episode is packed with valuable advice. Tune in and discover how to turn your national park dreams into reality—no matter your schedule!TOPICS DISCUSSED:Maximizing your time at popular sitesFinding affordable accommodation near National ParksBest practices for maximizing your paid time offTips for growing your social media as a travel influencerRESOURCES: Connect with Kendra on InstagramNational Park ServiceTips for traveling with dogs in the National ParksEPISODE DETAILS:13:12 -  Do your research ahead of time.13:42 - Get to the entrance early in the morning15:38 - Please use that paid time off because that is the time that you earned.20:15 - I like having those little trips throughout the year because I feel like I'm making more memories.25:00 - Assume that most national parks don't allow dogs. Join the WAITLIST & be the first to know when the Doors Open for our next Group Trip!!Support the Show.Let's CONNECT! FREE GUIDE: Travel Longer for Less

Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Ashley Bourgeois returns to shed light on a topic often overlooked in veterinary care: dermatology issues in cats. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bourgeois discuss the nuances of feline dermatology, emphasizing the challenges and underrepresentation of cats in dermatological care. They dive into common symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and effective treatments, providing valuable insights into managing allergies and skin conditions in cats. This conversation includes effective communication and expectation setting with clients in order to increase compliance. Tune in to another episode packed with practical advice and innovative solutions for veterinary professionals looking to enhance their dermatological care for feline patients. Gang, let's get into this episode! LINKS The DermVet: https://thedermvet.com/ Uncharted Veterinary Podcast: https://unchartedvet.com/uncharted-veterinary-podcast/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor's degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic's Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the company. She is an owner within the company and on the board of directors. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology. In her leisure, Dr. Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Lab/Boxer/Pit mix. Dr. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work/life integration through her podcast, lecturing, and social media presence (The Derm Vet).

On episode 5 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Sam Robertson to explore the ripple effect of helping, why reading is the best way to strengthen your empathy muscles, why stories are the core of humanity, Sam's experience as an owner of an independent bookshop, and why bookstores are the heart of community.Helpful things mentioned during this episode:Arvida Book Co.@arvidabookcoThe Arvida ReviewMultiracial Americans of Southern CaliforniaAbout Sam:Sam Robertson is the co-owner of Arvida Book Co., a magical independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Tustin, California. Sam is also the editor-in-chief of The Arvida Review, a community-oriented short fiction publication that provides a platform for new and diverse voices. She finds joy in the company of her daughters Abby and Ellie, her husband Mike, as well as indulging in the pleasures of reading, gardening, and dedicating time to serving her community.How you can support Nōn and this independently-run podcast:Leave a 5-star rating and a wildly glowing review for We Can't Do It Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods.Share your helpers with Nōn here and he may (or may not but still be delighted) share your helper on the podcast in season 2.Pre-order The Feely Cards on Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local indie bookseller for yourself and literally everyone you know.Follow @wecantdoitalone on Instagram.Thank you for listening to We Can't Do It Alone! Don't forget about the helpers. We all need help. Even you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

     I define spirituality as: The life the Christian experiences when properly living in dependence upon the Holy Spirit and walking according to Scripture. Spirituality assumes regeneration, as one cannot be spiritual without being born again to new life through God the Holy Spirit (John 3:3; 1 Pet 1:3, 23). This new spiritual birth—or regeneration—occurs at the moment of faith in Christ, when one believes in Jesus as Savior (John 3:15-16; 6:40; 20:31; Acts 4:12; 16:31). Once they are born again, their spiritual life will advance in proportion to their intake of Scripture and their willingness to apply it as the Holy Spirit directs. Since we cannot live what we do not know, it's necessary to learn God's Word in order to live His will. A Christian who consistently studies and applies God's Word will reach spiritual maturity more quickly than one who studies little. Christians who are ignorant of God's Word, or unwilling to obey it, will default to human viewpoint thinking, emotion, or experience as the rule for life. Consequently, immature Christians may define spirituality by non-biblical terms or by their feelings at any given moment. This humanistic and emotional metric will inevitably lead to uncertainty, instability, and inconsistency in their walk with the Lord due to incorrect thoughts and vacillating emotions. God wants our thinking to be properly calibrated according to His Word (Psa 1:2-3; 2 Tim 2:15; 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2), and to live by faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6), which eventually yields fruit (Gal 5:22-23) and a stable Christian life (Psa 119:165; Isa 26:3; Phil 4:6-7; Col 3:16; 2 Tim 1:7). But time is a key ingredient for the Christian to reach spiritual maturity. Charles Ryrie states: "Christian maturity is the growth which the Holy Spirit produces over a period of time in the believer. To be sure, the same amount of time is not required for each individual, but some time is necessary for all. It is not the time itself which is determinative of maturity; rather it is the progress made and growth achieved which is all-important."[1]      As the Christian learns and lives God's Word by faith and yields to the Spirit's guiding, there will be a gradual transformation of character that will be seen in one's thoughts, values, words, and actions as they pertain to family, friends, work, finances, and social life. Wendell Johnston states: "People who are spiritual do certain things as well as refrain from some things. They will express love to God without reservation and will love others in the body of Christ. They will even show love and graciousness to their enemies (Rom 12:9, 20–21). Spiritual people seek to live according to the principles set forth in Scripture and desire to study the Word of God and put into practice what it says (2 Tim 2:15; 3:14–17; Heb 4:12; 5:11–14; 1 Pet 2:2). They will seek to worship God individually and with other believers (Heb 10:22–25). Spirituality will be expressed by proper conduct in the home (Eph 5:22–6:4; 1 Pet 3:3–7), and people who are spiritual will lead Christlike lives in society and will respect civil authority (1 Pet 2:13–17). They will live godly lives even in a hostile environment (1 Pet 3:13–17)."[2]      Furthermore, there is always opposition to spiritual growth, for we live in a fallen world and are confronted with many obstacles and distractions that seek to push or pull us away from God. Though constant distractions are all around us, we move forward by “destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor 10:5). Bringing our thoughts into captivity means focusing our minds on God and His Word (Psa 1:1-2; Isa 26:3; Prov 3:5-6; Col 3:1-2), and not allowing our thoughts to be bogged down and trapped with the cares of this world (Matt 6:25-34). This requires discipline. Spiritual Discipline      Spiritual maturity is the product of a disciplined life that is consciously and intentionally surrendered to God on a moment-by-moment basis. Discipline is doing what we ought to do, whether we want to do it or not, because it's right. Christian discipline is living as God wants us to live, as obedient-to-the-Word believers who walk by faith and not feelings. The proper Christian life glorifies the Lord, edifies others, and creates in us a personal sense of destiny that is connected with the God who called us into service. As we advance in our walk with the Lord, spiritual maturity is an important target, and this requires discipline of mind and will.      Paul, when writing to his young friend, Timothy, says, “discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness” (1 Tim 4:7). Paul does not deny the benefit of bodily discipline, but, when compared to godly discipline, says it “is only of little profit” (1 Tim 4:8a). Godliness translates the Greek noun eusebeia (εὐσέβεια) which denotes devotion to God and a life that is pleasing to Him. It means we are concerned with what the Lord thinks about us and we consciously choose to live as He directs. According to Robert B. Thieme, Jr., “Godliness is the virtuous manner of life that results from devotion to God—the lifestyle of the Christian growing in grace, relying upon divine power, applying divine viewpoint to circumstances, and thereby fulfilling God's will and plan (2 Tim 3:5; Tit 1:1; 2 Pet 1:3; 3:11).”[3]      Paul prioritizes godliness, declaring it “is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Tim 4:8b). The word discipline in 1 Timothy 4:7 translates the Greek verb gumnazō (γυμνάζω), which we bring into the English as gymnasium. In secular use, it referred to how athletes trained in the ancient world, buffeting their bodies to improve their physique that they might have a chance at winning in a sport. However, in the New Testament, the word was used of training one's mental and spiritual abilities. The focus is on inward development of mind and character rather than the outward enhancement of the body. And the discipline is to be ongoing (present tense), carried out by each believer (active voice), and executed as a directive by the Lord (imperative mood). For Paul, godliness does not happen accidentally, but is connected with “the teaching that promotes godliness” (1 Tim 6:3), and “the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness” (Tit 1:1). It is learned and lived on a daily basis.      The disciplined Christian develops over time, as biblical thinking leads to righteous acts, and righteous acts develop into godly habits, and godly habits produce godly character. Spiritual disciplines bring us to the place of spiritual maturity, which is God's desire for us (Heb 6:1). The writer to the Hebrews references mature believers, saying, “solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil” (Heb 5:14). Maturity translates the Greek adjective teleios (τέλειος) which denotes one who has attained a level of spiritual growth, which is witnessed in the daily application God's Word (Heb 4:1-2). Mature Christians are what they are because of practice and training. The word “practice” translates the Greek noun hexis (ἕξις), which, according to Louw-Nida, refers to “a repeated activity—practice, doing again and again, doing repeatedly.”[4] And the word “trained” translates the Greek verb gumnazō (γυμνάζω), which, according to Louw-Nida,  means “to experience vigorous training and control…to train, to undergo discipline.”[5] The advancing Christian eventually reaches a place of maturity when he/she is able “to discern good and evil” (Heb 5:14c). Thomas Constable states, “A person becomes a mature Christian, not only by gaining information, though that is foundational, but by using that information to make decisions that are in harmony with God's will.”[6] According to Arnold Fruchtenbaum: "A mature believer is one who is of full age spiritually. The Greek word for full-grown men is “goal.” A mature believer has attained the goal of his spiritual life because he did apply what he knew and was, therefore, open to learning more. Spiritual maturity is a result of careful exercise: for full-grown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil. A mature believer has the ability to make responsible decisions. The obligation of verse 14 is for all believers to make proper use of what they know…Usage of the Word causes believers to progress from immaturity to maturity; a lack of usage means regressing from maturity to immaturity."[7] Warren Wiersbe adds: "As we grow in the Word, we learn to use it in daily life. As we apply the Word, we exercise our “spiritual senses” and develop spiritual discernment. It is a characteristic of little children that they lack discernment. A baby will put anything into its mouth. An immature believer will listen to any preacher on the radio or television and not be able to identify whether or not he is true to the Scriptures. Just as our physical bodies have senses without which we could not function, so our inner “spiritual man” has “spiritual senses.”…As we feed on the Word of God and apply it in daily life, our inner “spiritual senses” get their exercise and become strong and keen. Paul called this process exercising ourselves unto godliness (1 Tim 4:7–8)."[8]      As growing Christians, we understand that God's Word is the standard for right thinking and conduct (orthodoxy and orthopraxy), and learning and living His Word by faith is the key to spiritual advance. As a growing Christian I want to be wise in the ways of God and His Word. But this requires commitment and many choices throughout my life. I realize the wise are wise by choice and never by chance. That is, no one is accidentally wise. This is also true for being just, loving, gracious, kind, and merciful, for these and other godly virtues are the product of many good choices over years of practice.      The successful Christian life starts with positive volition. Jesus said, “If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know of the teaching, whether it is of God or whether I speak from Myself” (John 7:17). The word “willing” translates the Greek verb thelō (θέλω), which, according to Louw & Nida, means “to desire to have or experience something—to desire, to want, to wish.”[9] To be “willing” to know and do God's will is the starting place for our advance to spiritual maturity. Our next step is to dig into God's Word and learn it. Jeremiah expressed positive volition when he said, “Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart” (Jer 15:16a). A psalmist wrote, “How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psa 119:103), and “The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces” (Psa 119:72). Peter wrote, “like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Pet 2:2). Learning God's Word serves as the basis for right living (Rom 12:1-2). Once we learn it, we must walk in it, which means applying it to our lives (Jam 1:22), and this by faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6). Ezra is a good example of a believer who learned and lived God's Word, as it is written, “Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel” (Ezra 7:10). When it states that Ezra had “set his heart,” it meant he had positive volition and was determined to learn and live God's Word. This is the proper order. When a Christian has a right will (orthothely), and operates with right thinking (orthodoxy), it establishes the basis for right behavior (orthopraxy). Positive volition, divine viewpoint thinking, and the walk of faith are what the Lord desires for us. When these are present, maturity will be achieved, it's just a matter of testing and time. Dr. Steven R. Cook     [1] Charles C. Ryrie, Dr. Ryrie's Articles (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2010), 91. [2] Wendell G. Johnston, “Spirituality,” The Theological Wordbook, 334–335. [3] Robert B. Thieme, Jr. “Godliness”, Thieme's Bible Doctrine Dictionary, (Houston, TX., R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries, 2022), 111. [4] Johannes P. Louw and Eugene Albert Nida, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: Based on Semantic Domains (New York: United Bible Societies, 1996), 511. [5] Ibid., 466. [6] Tom Constable, Tom Constable's Expository Notes on the Bible (Galaxie Software, 2003), Heb 5:14. [7] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, 1st ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005), 70. [8] Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996), 295. [9] Johannes P. Louw and Eugene Albert Nida, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: Based on Semantic Domains, 287.

     The word pneumatikos (πνευματικός) is used by NT writers to refer to divine revelation (Rom 7:14; 1 Cor 2:13-14; Col 1:9), demonic forces (Eph 6:12), blessings from God (Eph 1:3), a mental attitude of joy and worship (Eph 5:18-20; Col 3:16), our future glorified body (1 Cor 15:42-44), the church as a spiritual house (1 Pet 2:4-5), supernatural gifts from the Spirit (Rom 1:11; 1 Cor 12:1), spiritual sacrifices we offer to God (1 Pet 2:5b; cf., Rom 12:1-2; Eph 5:1-2; Phil 4:18; Heb 13:15-16), a mature believer who helps others (Gal 6:1), and is contrasted with immature carnal Christians (1 Cor 3:1-3).      Concerning a definition of the word spiritual, there is no single verse in the Bible that defines it. Perhaps the closest verse on this subject is found in 1 Corinthians 2, where Paul wrote, “The unbeliever does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him. And he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The one who is spiritual discerns all things, yet he himself is understood by no one” (1 Cor 2:14-15 NET). However, in this passage, what we have is more of a description than a definition. Paul explains that unbelievers do not welcome what the Spirit offers and regard it as foolishness because they do not have the Spirit within them and are operating on negative volition. Being devoid of the Holy Spirit, it is impossible for unbelievers to discern the things that derive from the Spirit of God. In contrast, “one who is spiritual discerns all things” (1 Cor 2:15a). That is, Christians have a capacity to discern and welcome things that unbelievers cannot understand or welcome. Paul, in describing spiritual persons, contrasts them with immature Christians who are described as carnal and operating by their sinful natures (1 Cor 3:1-3).      Because of this contrast by Paul between spiritual and carnal Christians, some Bible teachers regard spirituality as a state of maturity that is obtained over time. Charles Ryrie states at least three things make a person spiritual: regeneration, the work of God the Holy Spirit, and the passage of time.[1] If Ryrie is correct, spirituality would be a synonym for a mature Christian who knows God's Word, is regularly yielded to God the Holy Spirit, and has advanced to a place of maturity by means of walking with the Lord over years of time. Ryrie takes this view, saying, “Spiritually is a mature and maturing relation to the Holy Spirit.”[2] He further states: "A new Christian cannot be called spiritual simply because he has not had sufficient time to grow and develop in Christian knowledge and experience. A new believer can be Spirit-controlled, but the area of control is subject to expansion in the normal process of Christian growth. A young Christian has not yet been confronted with many areas within the general sphere of Christian conduct, for instance; and while he may be completely willing to let the Spirit control his life and actions, he has not yet gained the experience and maturity that comes from having faced these problems and having made Spirit-controlled decisions about them. When he is first saved he may not even know that there is such a person as a weaker brother, and, although he may not be unwilling to curb his liberty for the sake of that brother, he has not yet faced the doing of it, to say nothing of having guided others into right decisions about such matters. Spirit-control may be total over the new Christian's life insofar as he has knowledge of that life in his newborn state, but as his knowledge increases and his growth progresses, new vistas of life break upon him which must also be consciously yielded to God's direction. Time to gain maturity is needed for genuine spirituality."[3] Wendell Johnston agrees, saying: "The fact that Paul used the figure of an infant to describe the Christians at Corinth helps us understand that spirituality is also a process, a matter of growth and development under the influence and control of the Holy Spirit. New believers can make proper decisions and often do because they yield to the Spirit's control. However, the experiences of new believers, like those of infants, are limited. Time is needed for growth and development to face the challenges of the Christian life. Spirituality is a result of growth. Peter exhorted believers to rid themselves of actions that characterize unbelievers and to grow up in their salvation (1 Pet 2:1-2). In this passage he emphasized the role of the Word of God, which he called “spiritual milk” (1 Pet 2:2). The Scriptures provide the foundation for one's walk with the Lord."[4]      Based on this understanding, immature Christians cannot be called spiritual, as they don't have enough knowledge of God and life experience as obedient-to-the-Word believers to live as He expects. Certainly, in at least one passage, the word spiritual seems to be used this way, as Paul wrote, “even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness” (Gal 6:1). The spiritual person here would be the mature believer who can help another Christian who is caught in a sin.      Other Bible teachers offer a broader definition of the term spiritual. For example, Lewis Chafer states, “a spiritual Christian is a Spirit-filled Christian in whom the unhindered Spirit is manifesting Christ by producing a true Christian character.”[5] Robert B. Thieme Jr. states, “Being filled with the Spirit is synonymous with the status of ‘spirituality.'”[6] According to Arnold Fruchtenbaum, “A spiritual person is a believer who is under the control of the Holy Spirit.”[7] To be under the control of the Holy Spirit in an unhindered manner provides a good definition of spirituality. Walking unhindered with God necessitates knowing His Word and having a positive willingness to obey it through faith, trusting the Holy Spirit to guide and sustain those who are willing to do the Lord's will, regardless of how difficult or costly it may be. By this definition, new Christians can be spiritual if they have even a small amount of Scripture in mind and are yielding themselves to the Spirit as He guides them to obey it.      I define spirituality as: The life the Christian experiences when properly living in dependence upon the Holy Spirit and walking according to Scripture. Spirituality assumes regeneration, as one cannot be spiritual without being born again to new life through God the Holy Spirit (John 3:3; 1 Pet 1:3, 23). This new spiritual birth—or regeneration—occurs at the moment of faith in Christ, when one believes in Jesus as Savior (John 3:15-16; 6:40; 20:31; Acts 4:12; 16:31). Once they are born again, their spiritual life will advance in proportion to their intake of Scripture and their willingness to apply it as the Holy Spirit directs. Since we cannot live what we do not know, it's necessary to learn God's Word in order to live His will. A Christian who consistently studies and applies God's Word will reach spiritual maturity more quickly than one who studies little. Christians who are ignorant of God's Word, or unwilling to obey it, will default to human viewpoint thinking, emotion, or experience as the rule for life. Consequently, immature Christians may define spirituality by non-biblical terms or by their feelings at any given moment. This humanistic and emotional metric will inevitably lead to uncertainty, instability, and inconsistency in their walk with the Lord due to incorrect thoughts and vacillating emotions. God wants our thinking to be properly calibrated according to His Word (Psa 1:2-3; 2 Tim 2:15; 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2), and to live by faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6), which eventually yields fruit (Gal 5:22-23) and a stable Christian life (Psa 119:165; Isa 26:3; Phil 4:6-7; Col 3:16; 2 Tim 1:7). But time is a key ingredient for the Christian to reach spiritual maturity. Dr. Steven R. Cook     [1] Charles C. Ryrie, Dr. Ryrie's Articles (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2010), 90-91. [2] Ibid., 91. [3] Ibid., 91. [4] Wendell G. Johnston, “Spirituality,” ed. Charles R. Swindoll and Roy B. Zuck, The Theological Wordbook, Swindoll Leadership Library (Nashville, TN: Word Publishing, Inc., 2000), 334. [5] Lewis Sperry Chafer, He That Is Spiritual (Moody Press: Chicago, 1918), 55. [6] Robert B. Thieme, Jr. “Filling of the Holy Spirit”,  Thieme's Bible Doctrine Dictionary, (Houston, TX., R. B. Thieme, Jr., Bible Ministries, 2022), 100. [7] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, Israelology: The Missing Link in Systematic Theology, Rev. ed. (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 1994), 700.

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Introduction (Full Notes Here)      The debate over James 2:14-26 revolves around how to reconcile faith and works in the context of salvation.[1] Catholics and Arminians traditionally see faith and works as both essential for eternal salvation. Reformed theologians see James as setting forth a litmus test for authentic faith, contending that true saving faith is evidenced by a life of obedience and good works. In other words, while salvation is by grace through faith, genuine faith results in a transformed life marked by obedience to Christ as Lord. According to John Frame, “James 2:24, which speaks of justification by works, tells us that a faith without works is not saving faith, not true faith. So, works are evidence of a true, saving faith.”[2] John MacArthur adds, “Good works are inevitable in the life of one who truly believes. These works have no part in bringing about salvation (Eph 2:9; Rom 3:20, 24; 4:5; Tit 3:5), but they show that salvation is indeed present (Eph 2:10; 5:9; 1 John 2:5).”[3] R. C. Sproul states, “every true believer bears some fruit. If he does not, he's not a believer.”[4] Even some of my favorite Bible teachers hold this view. For example, Arnold Fruchtenbaum says, “Is a faith that produces no work whatsoever really a saving faith? The obvious answer is, ‘No.' The issue here is saving faith.”[5] And Charles Ryrie states, “Can a nonworking, dead, spurious faith save a person? James is not saying that we are saved by works but that a faith that does not produce good works is a dead faith…Genuine faith cannot be ‘dead' to morality or barren to works.”[6] According to Warren Wiersbe, “Any declaration of faith that does not result in a changed life and good works is a false declaration. That kind of faith is dead faith…Dead faith is not saving faith. Dead faith is counterfeit faith and lulls the person into a false confidence of eternal life.”[7] William MacDonald states, “works are not the root of salvation but the fruit; they are not the cause but the effect. Calvin put it tersely: ‘We are saved by faith alone, but not by a faith that is alone.'”[8]      Many proponents of this view assert that merely professing faith without a corresponding life of obedience can lead to self-deception and a false sense of security regarding one's salvation. One of the flaws of this view is that Christians spend much of their time looking at themselves and wondering if their works are genuine, or if they've done enough to prove their eternal salvation. Because sin continues in the lives of all Christians, and this to varying degrees, it leaves the believer in a state of uncertainty about their eternal destiny because they never know if their works represent a genuine saving faith.      In James 2:14-26; James is not distinguishing genuine from false faith; but rather, a useful faith that works to bless others, versus a useless faith that cannot save the Christian from divine discipline and loss of reward at the bema seat of Christ. For James, a dead faith is a useless faith that benefits no one, and his reference to salvation is from divine discipline, not the lake of fire. It's noteworthy that James 2:14-26 is sandwiched between two sections concerning divine judgement (Jam 2:12-13; 3:1). Biblically, disobedient Christians face God's judgment in this life as they are subject to divine discipline (Heb 12:6), which can eventuate in physical death (1 Cor 11:30; Jam 1:15, 21; 5:19-20; 1 John 5:16), as well as future judgment before the bema seat of Christ in heaven (Rom 14:10-12; 2 Cor 5:10). At the judgment seat of Christ, all Christians will stand before the Lord Jesus, not to determine if they have eternal life, for that is already secure for them (John 5:24; 10:28; 1 John 5:13), but to be evaluated on how they lived and rewards given for obedience to Him (1 Cor 3:10-15). This is important to understand, for when James poses the question, “What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him?” (Jam 2:14), he's talking about a useful faith that benefits others and saves the Christian from divine discipline in this life, which can eventuate in physical death, and loss of reward at the bema seat of Christ. The Usefulness of Faith      For James, faith must be put into use to be beneficial to others. In one sentence, James said, “faith, if it has no works, is dead” (Jam 2:17), and in another sentence, said, “faith without works is useless” (Jam 2:20). A dead faith is a useless faith. It is useless to God and others, being of no benefit to the needy. We use similar language when we talk about a “dead battery,” we're talking about a battery that is useless. And when we talk about Latin being a “dead language,” we mean it's no longer in use. Likewise, a dead faith is a useless faith. However, unlike a dead battery or a dead language, we have volition and the ability to put our faith into practice, making it useful to others. Which is why James previously wrote, “prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves” (Jam 1:22).      The teaching of Scripture is that sinners are saved totally apart from works. Paul wrote, “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law” (Rom 3:28), and salvation comes “to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly” (Rom 4:5). We are “not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified” (Gal 2:16), for “by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9). God “has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works” (2 Tim 1:9a), and “He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness” (Tit 3:5a). Good works do not save us eternally. They never have and never will.      James is not contradicting Paul. They are addressing two different matters. Paul addresses justification before God, which is based entirely on the work of Christ at the cross and the imputed righteousness that comes to the one who trusts in Christ alone for salvation (Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9). James addresses justification in the sight of others, what we might call vindication. God does not need to see our faith. He knows it's there. But others cannot see our faith, so good works help them to see what we claim to be true. Once saved, we are called to “walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor 5:7). God said, “My righteous one shall live by faith” (Heb 10:38), for “without faith it is impossible to please Him” (Heb 11:6). And we know that “whatever is not from faith is sin” (Rom 14:23). Furthermore, Christians are commanded to love others (John 13:34; Gal 5:13; 1 Th 4:9). This love is to be actionable and tangible (Jam 2:15-16; 1 John 3:17-18). Also, we are directed to do good works, which glorify God and edify others. Jesus said, “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matt 5:16; cf. Eph 2:10). God's Word directs us to “do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith” (Gal 6:10), “to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share” (1 Tim 6:18), to be “zealous for good deeds” (Tit 2:14b), to “learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs” (Tit 3:14a), “to stimulate one another to love and good deeds” (Heb 10:24). Failure of Christians to put their faith into action means they are disobedient to the Lord and subject to divine discipline. Scripture reveals, “those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, and chastises every son whom He receives” (Heb 12:6). Jesus said, “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline” (Rev 3:19a). Paul wrote, “But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world” (1 Cor 11:32).[9] With these doctrines in mind, let's look at James 2:14-26. Dr. Steven R. Cook   [1] James clearly wrote to saved persons, Jewish believers, whom he called “brethren” (Jam 1:2, 16, 19; 2:1, 5, 14; 3:1, 10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9-10, 12, 19), confirmed they were born from above (Jam 1:17-18), and said they had “faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ” (Jam 2:1). He said the Holy Spirit dwelled in them (Jam 4:5), which proved they were Christians, for “if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him” (Rom 8:9). The main purpose of James' letter was to exhort Christians to spiritual maturity (Jam 1:4), which manifests itself in practical righteousness. James in no way contradicts Paul. Paul wrote about justification in the sight of God (Rom 3:28; 4:1-5; Gal 2:16), whereas James wrote about being justified in the sight of others (Jam 2:18, 24). [2] John M. Frame, Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2006), 205. [3] John F. Macarthur, Jr., “Faith According To The Apostle James” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Vol 33/1: March 1990, 18. [4] R. C. Sproul, Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?, vol. 7, The Crucial Questions Series (Lake Mary, FL: Reformation Trust Publishing, 2010), 15. [5] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude, 1st ed., (Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005), 253 [6] Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Bible, 1995 Update, Expanded ed. (Chicago: Moody Press, 1995, 1970), 1970. [7] Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996), 354. [8] William MacDonald, Believer's Bible Commentary: Old and New Testaments, ed. Arthur Farstad (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1995), 2229. [9] He gave to us It is never the will of God that we sin (1 John 2:1), but all saints commit sin, and there is no such thing as a sinless saint. David wrote, “my sins have overtaken me…they are more numerous than the hairs of my head” (Psa 40:12), and “I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me” (Psa 51:3). Paul said of himself, “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want…I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good” (Rom 7:19, 21). And the John wrote, “If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us…If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us” (1 John 1:8, 10). James said, “we all stumble in many ways” (Jam 3:2a). Though forgiven all our sins (Acts 10:43; Eph 1:7), and saved (Eph 2:8), Christians continue to possess a sin nature (Rom 6:6; 7:14-25; 13:14; Col 3:9; Gal 5:16-17, 19-22; 1 John 1:8), and commit personal acts of sin (Eccl 7:20; 1 John 1:10; 2:1). Though the power of the sin nature is broken (Rom 6:11-14), the presence of the sin nature is never removed from us until God takes us from this world and gives us a new body like the body of Jesus (Phil 3:20-21; 1 John 3:2, 5). It is possible for saints to commit any sin an unbeliever can commit, to the same degree, and for the same duration of time. That's not what God wants from us. He wants righteousness. It's possible for Christians to live sinfully, though not without consequences. Living sinfully does not mean loss of eternal salvation, for that is not possible. Jesus said, the one who believes in Him “has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life” (John 5:24), and “I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand” (John 10:28). Paul wrote, “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom 8:1). But if Christians choose to operate by the sinful flesh (1 Cor 3:1-3), love the world (1 John 2:15-16), and live sinfully, like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-24), they open the door to divine discipline and great suffering (Heb 12:5-11), which can eventuate in physical death (1 Cor 11:30; Jam 1:15, 21; 5:19-20; 1 John 5:16), and the loss of eternal rewards (1 Cor 3:10-15; 2 John 1:8).  

In this special episode, Mike sits down with Danny, the head brewer at Tustin Brewing, to discuss the rich history and brewing legacy of this 28-year-old Southern California brewery. Danny shares his journey into the world of craft beer, from his early days of homebrewing to becoming a professional brewer under the mentorship of industry veterans. The conversation delves into the unique challenges and rewards of brewing, the evolution of beer styles, and the importance of passion and commitment in the craft beer industry.  

ICYMI: Hour One of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Guest Host Tiffany Hobbs filling in with thoughts on the fatal stabbing incident at USC, the investigation into the driver found stabbed to death after an apparent car crash in the South Bay, the Secret Service agent that was robbed at gunpoint during President Biden's recent visit to California and MORE - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app

An off-duty secret service agent was robbed at gunpoint in the city of Tustin, Orange county. President Biden was there over the weekend and the agent was returning from an assignment. Officials say the agent fired his weapon, but it's not known if the suspects were hit. Investigators are looking for a silver infinity or similar car seen leaving the crime. The presidential election is now 20 weeks away and the first debate, ten days from now, and tonight we are learning the unique rules both president Biden and Donald Trump agreed to before their head-to-head showdown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Gary and Shannon begin the second hour of the show with update on the Post Fire in Gorman and the Riverside Fire in Maricopa County. The Los Angeles Unified School District board will vote on a proposal to ban students from using cell phones at school. A Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Tustin after a Biden fundraiser.

President Joe Biden announced on June 18 that his administration will not deport illegal immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens or whose parent is married to a U.S. citizen. Approximately 500,000 spouses of U.S. citizens, as well as about 50,000 children, will thereby be shielded from deportation and given the ability to gain legal status without leaving the United States, the White House said.A U.S. Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint as President Biden was visiting Los Angeles for a fundraising event at the weekend, officials have said. The agent was returning from work Saturday night when he was attacked in a residential community in Tustin, about an hour's drive southeast of Los Angeles, according to the Secret Service.The National Weather Service has warned that tens of millions of Americans are currently under heat advisories as high temperatures continue to impact the Midwest and East Coast this week. A tracker run by the NWS shows that some 76 million people are in areas where the agency has declared either an Excessive Heat Warning, a Heat Advisory, or an Excessive Heat Watch.

Send us a Text Message.“As you may be aware, there's quite a kerfluffle going on right now at campus universities from coast to coast (funded by the left, of course). Which is upsetting to many Christians and conservatives -- and even folks who are neither Christian nor conservative.... Against this crazy backdrop, and in a timeline that I now believe was Divinely-Inspired, I was asked to teach a course at Kairos Christian University in Tustin, CA beginning Saturday, May 18, entitled "The Psychology of Winning" which will teach good folks everywhere the mindset and spiritual requirements necessary to succeed against daunting odds -- and which will give the winning recipe to do so!” - Leigh DundasTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FULL INTERVIEWS -https://subsplash.com/flyoverconservatives/media/ms/+g6yhgjx Leigh DundasWEBSITE: www.leighdundas.comEVENT: https://leighdundas.com/education/ -------------------------------------------

USC's president and provost have been censured over handling of campus protests. Regulators vote today on a proposal to change how investor-owned utilities can bill customers. A new report details lead and asbestos contamination from Tustin Hangar Fire.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.     Support the show: https://laist.com

Dr. Ashley Bourgeois joins us for a candid discussion about caregiver fatigue and its wide-ranging effects on individuals. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bourgeois share how the lessons they've learned have impacted their careers. LINKS Dr. Ashley Bourgeois: https://thedermvet.com/about Dr. Ashley Bourgeois on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedermvet/ Dr. Ashley Bourgeois on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-bourgeois-dvm-dip-acvd-9169208/ Leadership Essentials Certificate: https://unchartedvet.com/certificates/ Uncharted on the Road: https://unchartedvet.com/on-the-road/ Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor's degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic's Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the company. She is an owner within the company and on the board of directors. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology. In her leisure, Dr. Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Lab/Boxer/Pit mix. Dr. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work/life integration through her podcast, lecturing, and social media presence (The Derm Vet).

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Are you waiting on a dream from God? John Mark teaches about God's promises through the story of Joseph. He shows us that God's fulfillment of our deepest dreams and desires are often even better than we can imagine, giving us hope and endurance in the different, harder, and longer middle of the story.Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 37v2 - Genesis 45v8; Philippians 4v11-13Resources for this practice: https://practicingthewayarchives.org/practices/identity-and-callingThis podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Brandon from Indianapolis, Indiana; Julia from Auburn, Washington; Tami from Tustin, California; Nate from Denver, Colorado; and Delaney from Edmonton, Alberta. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

Board-certified veterinary dermatologist, Dr. Ashley Bouregois, joins Dr. Andy Roark to explore cutting-edge developments in veterinary dermatology. The focus is on Fluorescent Light Energy (FLE), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), and its revolutionary applications in addressing diverse dermatological cases. Dr. Bouregois demystifies the workings of this light energy, and provides insights into seamlessly integrating this innovative technology into veterinary practices. LINKS: Referenced Article: https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/dermatology/fluorescent-light-energy-therapy/ Phovia: https://www.phoviausa.com/ The DermVet: https://thedermvet.com/ Uncharted Veterinary Podcast: https://unchartedvet.com/uncharted-veterinary-podcast/ Uncharted Veterinary Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2024/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/product/charming-the-angry-client/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor's degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic's Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the company. She is an owner within the company and on the board of directors. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology. In her leisure, Dr. Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Lab/Boxer/Pit mix. Dr. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work/life integration through her podcast, lecturing, and social media presence (The Derm Vet).

Forte was a married man with children who managed a restaurant in Tustin, California before it closed. Forte was considered a "fast mover". Over the course of 49 minutes in January 2006, Forte began chatting with someone he thought was a 13-year-old boy named Luke. Forte asked the decoy if he had ever been with men before. Luke remarked that he had been with a man of at least 30 and that it had hurt a lot, to which Forte remarked that he was doing fine and simply needed to "relax the muscle first." He asked the child for images and sent some of his own while describing the boy as "hot." After chatting, Forte immediately travelled to the sting house in Mira Loma, Riverside, California. He acknowledged not having any condoms and not having brought any, but he had alcohol, lubrication, and a camera. He was approached by Chris Hansen after being drawn in by Del Harvey.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices