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Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Ezekiel chapter 37. #sermons #inspiration #motivation https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and holy grit from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together. Host Rev. Todd Rossnagel sits with over ten people in the Louisiana Conference; sharing stories of how faith communities responded, practical wisdom for leaders, churches, and neighbors facing today's disasters—natural or otherwise.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Rev. Ellen Alston recounts leading her congregation through the uncertainty of evacuation, the shock of loss, and the challenges of ministering in a scattered city. She reflects on the pastoral role as both spiritual guide and community anchor during a prolonged crisis. Her journey reveals the depth of care and adaptability required when shepherding through disaster.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Rob Weber and Drew Sutton took cameras into the hardest-hit areas after Katrina and Rita, documenting loss and resilience alike. Their work became a powerful fundraising and awareness tool for the church's recovery efforts. This conversation explores how telling the story can be a form of ministry in itself.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  As a teenager from Ohio, Dan Bracken's first mission trip to Louisiana after Katrina changed the trajectory of his life. He shares memories of long days, deep connections, and the enduring power of service. Guided by the saying “I don't know how, but I know who,” Dan's story is one of mission that lasts far beyond the trip.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Just three weeks after Katrina, Hurricane Rita struck southwest Louisiana, forcing churches already in relief mode into survival mode. Rev. Angela Bulhof and Rev. Karl Klaus recall the emotional and logistical challenges of evacuating twice. Their reflections highlight resilience in the face of back-to-back disasters.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Katrina became a defining moment for Rev. Kaseem and Sabrina Short, awakening a call to serve in bold new ways. They share how the crisis clarified their mission and deepened their faith. Their journey — selling everything they had and moving from Seattle, back home - underscores that God's call can come in life's most turbulent seasons.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Rev. Martha Orphe played a central role in creating “Mission Zones” to keep ministry alive when congregations were displaced. She explains how cooperation and creativity shaped this new model for serving communities. The episode reveals how thoughtful structure can sustain hope after disaster.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Born from the merger of two historically separate congregations, First Grace UMC stands as a living example of unity and justice. Pastor Shawn Anglim and lay leader Margaret Washington share how Katrina's upheaval opened the door to a new kind of church. Their story is one of faith, inclusion, and enduring community witness.

Welcome to a very special series of the Louisiana NOW podcast, Hope Beyond the Storm. Ten episodes that tell the stories of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in South Louisiana. Twenty years after the storms, the recovery isn't just history—it's still shaping lives, churches, and communities across South Louisiana. This series shares first‑hand stories of resilience, hard choices, and pastoring from pastors, lay leaders, volunteers, and neighbors who rebuilt together.  Bishop William W. Hutchinson and Rev. Don Cottrill reflect on the enormous responsibility of guiding the Louisiana Conference through Katrina and Rita. From promises to pastors to organizing large-scale relief, they reveal the leadership lessons forged in crisis. This closing episode captures the spirit of connection, courage, and hope beyond the storm.

Your thoughts are steering your life more than you realize. The direction of your relationships, your future, your peace—it all starts in your mind. The question is: are you paying attention to what you're paying attention to?

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Isaiah chapter 1. #sermons #inspiration #motivationLook Busy - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr.  https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

The district has become Vegas' de-facto hub for medical services, thanks to anchor institutions like UNLV's Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine and UMC. New development plans aim to bolster that image.

Life rarely gives us clear blueprints. Like Ruth, we face seasons of uncertainty, change, and decision fatigue. This week, Pastor Allie teaches us how small, faithful steps — not perfect plans or guaranteed outcomes — are the way God leads us forward.

Today we started a sermon series looking that the vision statement of St. Mark's UMC. We looked at what it means to FOLLOW JESUS

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Colossians chapter 3.#sermons #inspiration #motivationAlive in Christ - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr.  https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

DateAugust 10, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we wrestle with that universal ache of unfinished business—from summer bucket lists to life's deeper longings. Drawing from personal experience and the ancient wisdom of Hebrews 11, we discover something liberating: faith isn't about checking off every box, but about trusting God in the midst of our incompleteness. Through the story of Abraham and Sarah, we learn that the divine often shows up not in our achievements, but in life's ordinary, unpolished moments—transforming our "undone" into holy ground where grace and humanity meet. (Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16)About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

We all long for fresh starts, but what if they don't come after everything is “fixed”? In the story of Rahab—a woman living on the edge of a collapsing city—we discover how God meets us right where we are. Join Pastor Allie as she explore how fresh starts begin with courage in the chaos, clarity to see God's movement, and the risky trust to hang your own red cord of faith.

In the first half of the program we talk to a NOLA nurse about their negotiations with UMC, and we have a panel of officers from TVA unions to talk about the possibility of the Trump administration privatizing the TVA.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Luke chapter 11. #sermons #inspiration #motivationThe Happiest Place on Earth - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr.  https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

In the final week of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele unpacks how true influence begins with presence. Jesus stepped out of heaven and into our lives—offering grace, truth, and welcome. What if hospitality isn't just about opening your home, but opening your life?

In the final week of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele unpacks how true influence begins with presence. Jesus stepped out of heaven and into our lives—offering grace, truth, and welcome. What if hospitality isn't just about opening your home, but opening your life?

Analizamos sin spoilers Los Ojos de Wakanda, la nueva miniserie animada de Marvel Studios para Disney+ que nos lleva a recorrer siglos de historia wakandiana a través de los ojos de los Hatut Zeraze, los míticos War Dogs.. Estreno: 01 de Agosto. Sinopsis: La nueva serie de acción y aventuras de Marvel Animation Los ojos de Wakanda sigue las aventuras de los valientes guerreros de Wakanda a lo largo de la historia. En esta aventura por todo el mundo, los héroes deben llevar a cabo peligrosas misiones para recuperar artefactos de Vibranium de los enemigos de Wakanda. Ellos son los Hatut Zaraze y esta es su historia. Con las voces de Winnie Harlow, Cress Williams, Patricia Belcher, Larry Herron, Adam Gold, Lynn Whitfield, Jacques Colimon, JonaXiao, Isaac Robinson-Smith, Gary Anthony Williams, Zeke Alton, Steve Toussaint y Anika Noni Rose, Los ojos de Wakanda está dirigida por el director y productor ejecutivo Todd Harris, con Ryan Coogler como productor ejecutivo. También son productores ejecutivos Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito y Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, y Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian y Kalia King, de Proximity Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Colossians chapter 1.#sermons #inspiration #motivationJesus and Galactus - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

If our words have such power, why do we use them so carelessly? This week we will dive into James to see the true impact of our words and receive a tool to influence others around us towards Jesus.

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from 2 Kings chapter 5. #sermons #inspiration #motivationTake Me to the River - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

Rajeev Tiwari, Director of Student Ministries at The Local Church, preaches a sermon on what sabbath is and how we can enter into it.

Our influence often shows up in the ordinary moments—when we're not even aware we're making an impact. That's why integrity matters: our “holy orders” aren't just lived out on stages or in sanctuaries, but in kitchens, classrooms, text messages, and quiet conversations. Pastor Michele reminds us that we are most often reflecting Christ when we don't realize we are.

In this episode, we catch up with Rev. Dr. Ramonalynn Bethley, the newly appointed District Superintendent in the North District of The Louisiana Conference.  Bishop Delores J. Williamston has appointed Bethley as superintendent of the North District of The Louisiana Conference, effective July 1. This appointment marks a return to the role for Bethley, who previously served as a district superintendent from 2005 to 2012 in the Alexandria (2005-2008) and New Orleans (2008-2012) districts. Bishop Williamston expressed deep appreciation for Bethley's experience and leadership. “I am honored to announce that Rev. Dr. Ramonalynn Bethley will again join in the ministry of the appointive cabinet as a superintendent in The Louisiana Conference,” said Bishop Williamston. “Rev. Bethley brings her past experiences, wisdom, and knowledge to the role of superintendency, along with her faithful and steady commitment to The United Methodist Church. She has served passionately in the local church, conference, and on the appointive cabinet previously, and I believe her giftedness will lead clergy and laity strategically in the North District as we live into our vision to build, connect, and equip disciples of Jesus Christ for a transformative future.”  

When suffering shakes our world and the answers feel far away, we need a hope to cling to. In this sermon, Pastor Stephen addresses the hardest questions and helps us discover a God who doesn't stay distant, but steps in to redeem what's been broken.

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from 1 Kings chapter 19. #sermons #inspiration #motivationShould I Stay or Should I Go? - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

Episode HighlightsThe queer theology anthem that happened to be Jesus' favorite song lyricJesus' street pageantry entering Jerusalem parodying the imperial occupation;Merch tables in the part of the temple dedicated to hosting outsiders;Jesus' mounting sense of his looming lynching;Jesus' GTFO clapbacks;and much moreOur guest co-host is Naphtali Renshaw (she/they). Naphtali is the director of the BeLonging Space, a United Methodist ministry which resources faith communities to support LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-led liberation groups as acts of solidarity and reparations, including as de-escalators at Pride events. They are also the on-site support for the Maxwell Community Hub, a UMC building reimagined for neighborliness and queer liberation.https://www.facebook.com/naphtali.renshawhttps://thebelongingspace.org/...Read LIT online: https://www.litbible.net/matthew-21 and https://www.litbible.net/matthew-22More about the Liberation & Inclusion Translation: https://www.litbible.net/translation-commitmentsSupport LIT & FIT: https://donorbox.org/found-in-translation-1...Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from 1st Kings chapter 19. #sermons #inspiration #motivationIt's Not Just You - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

What message are we actually meant to share as followers of Jesus? This week, Pastor Allie explore what the Gospel really is—and what it's not. From televangelist altar calls to “just be a good person” Christianity, we've heard a lot of versions. Some emphasize heaven, others justice, blessing, or behavior. But Jesus had something deeper in mind: a whole new kind of life. Join us as we rediscover the good news Jesus actually preached—and what it means for those we influence today.

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from John chapter 16. #sermons #inspiration #motivationTrinity Sunday - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr. https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

What if the thing holding you back from influencing others for Jesus…isn't your ability—but the voice you've been listening to? The false gospel of fear silences your voice, shrinks your calling, and keeps you from living as the salt and light Jesus calls you to be. It's a counterfeit message—fed by so many other false gospels like performance, perfectionism, shame, and self-reliance—that twists the freedom of Christ into fear-based striving. In week 2 of our Influencer series, Pastor Michele speaks on the power of Gospel-rooted influence and the freedom found in listening to the voice of Christ.

This special episode was recorded at the mid-year symposium of the International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP), 14–15 May 2025. Held in Uppsala, Sweden, the theme of the symposium was Improving information capture for safer use of medicines. The episode is an abridged recording of the concluding fireside chat, where Angela Caro Rojas (president of ISoP), Linda Härmark (director of the Drug Safety Research Unit in the UK), Ghita Benabdallah (national pharmacovigilance centre of Morocco, member of the IsoP advisory board), and Daniele Sartori (senior pharmacovigilance researcher at Uppsala Monitoring Centre), discuss patient engagement in pharmacovigilance.The symposium was a collaboration between ISoP and UMC. Want to know more?Visit the official website of the 2025 ISoP Mid-Year Symposium to learn more about its sessions, speakers and chairs. Not patient but im-patient – read about Sara Riggare's research on patient engagement and other topics.Listen to Henry Zakumumpa talk about his study on adverse event reporting quality in Uganda in this 2025 episode of Drug Safety Matters.Read about the PhD project of Tommy Emil Dzus, Improving causality assessment in pharmacovigilance for safe and sustainable use of medicines in health emergencies, at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway.Sabine Koch is Head of the Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics (LIME), at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm.Details on Mikael Hoffman's research can be found on his profile page on ResearchGate.Take a look at what's in store for participants at the 24th Annual Meeting of ISoP in Cairo, on October 24–27, 2025.Visit the websites of the Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU), ISoP, Centre Anti Poison et Pharmacovigilance du Maroc, and Uppsala Monitoring Centre, to find out more about their work. Join the conversation on social mediaFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, or Bluesky and share your thoughts about the show with the hashtag #DrugSafetyMatters.Got a story to share?We're always looking for new content and interesting people to interview. If you have a great idea for a show, get in touch!About UMCRead more about Uppsala Monitoring Centre and how we work to advance medicines safety.

About The RenewingThere's a way the world teaches us to live—fast, anxious, disconnected. And there's another way. The Renewing is a podcast about resisting what deforms us and returning to what makes us whole. Inspired by Romans 12:2, it's a space to question the patterns we've inherited—hustle, disconnection, exhaustion—and imagine what healing might look like instead. Through honest conversations and deep listening, host Brent Levy explores the sacred, slow work of renewal—for ourselves, our communities, and the world.This EpisodeWhat happens when the faith you inherited no longer fits, yet something sacred still lingers? In this episode, Brent sits down with writer and creative Lauren Cibene, whose debut book, Tiger in a Lifeboat, explores deconstruction, travel, and the slow, surprising reconstruction that follows. Together, they discuss what it means to witness rather than persuade, how grief and unlearning are essential parts of healing, and why the red letters of Jesus keep drawing Lauren back.You'll hear about the holiness of hospitality, the healing power of presence, and the sacred invitation to trust yourself again. If you're navigating a spiritual shift, tender with your past, or just longing to see God in unexpected places, this conversation is for you.Learn more about Lauren here, check out her Substack here, and find her on Instagram here. Get her book, Tiger in a Lifeboat on Amazon, Bookshop, or Audible.The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Choosing an attitude of victimhood, especially seeing everything through the lens of race, leaves a person as, or more, poisoned than one who is a nasty racist bigot. A Bexar County-Court-At-Law judge is claiming that the only reason another Democrat is planning to run against her in next year's Democratic Primary, is due to her being black. It's as nasty to impute racism into someone else with no evidence for such as it is to be racist.And then there is this other bit showing today's Texas Democratic Party is a friend and promoter of perversion and communism: Texas Democrats Elect Socialist, “Pan-sexual” Vice-Chairman for Finance.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Threats at the Texas Capitol on Saturday are said, by Governor Abbott, to have come from an armed man who was on Capitol grounds. KXAN reports on who sources say is the now arrested man.Lubbock County budget talks show the same old thing: County Judge Curtis Parrish wants more raises for himself and other officials than do commissioners and, Sheriff Rowe wants tons more money and personnel. However, something missed is this: Why doesn't UMC pick up the tab for the deputies? It has massive cash reserves and huge earnings. (Congrats to the AJ for actually having a meaningful news story – it happens rarely these days.)Election integrity stories that blend together: Key Election Security Efforts Met Resistance in the Texas House Attorney General Ken Paxton Opens Investigations into 33 Noncitizens for Illegally Voting in the 2024 Election MyPillow's Mike Lindell found liable for defamation, ordered to pay $2.3 million FBI gives Congress intel on alleged Chinese plot to create fake mail-in ballots in 2020 – “…in fact, another agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, had intercepted nearly 20,000 fake licenses around the time the intelligence came in a possible corroboration of the report, officials said.” Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

AlabamaCongressman Aderholt decries the recent killing of 100 Christians in NigeriaSen. Tuberville says moving FBI training to Redstone Arsenal is a "no brainer"ADEM as new director, Edward Poolos, after Lance Lefleur retired on May 1stthe AL conference for UMC has voted to close down 26 churches in regionProtests were held over weekend, state lawmaker Orr says its all stagedState Sen. Larry Stutts talks about fallout from Covid with trust in expertsNationalPresident Trump and Army military parade went well in Washington DCNo Kings protests result in bystander being shot and killed by securityManhunt in MN ends for gunman who killed state lawmaker and husbandRand Paul says he will be a YES vote on BBB if the debt ceiling is addressedTrump says retaliation from Iran will be bad mistake for themThe exiled Crown prince of Iran pushes for people to overthrow the regime

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message on Revelation chapter 22. #sermons #inspiration #motivationThe Reward for Waiting - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr.  https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Romans chapter 8. #sermons #inspiration #motivationThe Answer to Doom and Gloom - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr.  https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnieSubscribe to my YouTube Channel and Like my Facebook page!Hit the

DateJune 15, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we explore how genuine hope emerges not just from knowing stories of faith, but from actively living them out. Through the lens of the Road to Emmaus narrative, we discover how participatory hope—showing up and embodying God's presence in the world—transforms our "we had hoped" moments into encounters with the living Christ. Drawing on experiences as a hospital chaplain and weaving together contemporary challenges with ancient wisdom, we examine how the Spirit opens our eyes to recognize Christ's presence in our midst, especially in moments of deep disappointment.Scripture references: Luke 24:13-35, Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 27:13ReferencesScripture: Luke 24:13–35About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

We often think influence is for people with platforms, microphones, expertise, or a verified badge. But Jesus had something else in mind. In this sermon on Matthew 5:13-16, Pastor Allie talks about what it means to be salt and light in a world that feels overwhelming—and how your everyday presence might be the very thing God uses to make a difference.

Like curious kids asking “But why?”, we all wonder what's really behind God's commands. Are they just rules to restrict us, or is there something more going on? In this sermon, Pastor Stephen invites us to wrestle with the heart behind God's guardrails, and what they reveal about the life we're meant to live.

Send us a textPastor Johnnie preaches a message from Acts chapter 16. #sermons #inspiration #motivationBeyond the Stained Glass - Pastor Johnnie Simpson Jr.  https://www.instagram.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://twitter.com/pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.facebook.com/pastorjsimpjr/https://pastorjohnnie.blogspot.com/https://www.threads.net/@pastorjsimpjrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjohnnie

DateJune 1, 2025SynopsisThis week, we welcome special guest preacher Mallory Wyckoff, who first leads us in an imaginative exercise with scripture, inviting us to step into the story and feel its weight. We then explore how Jesus meets us in our deepest weariness and transforms the emptiest of places into spaces of abundance. Join us as we discover the power of trust in the deep places of our lives, where Jesus weaves nets of liberation and hope.ReferencesScripture: Luke 5:1-11About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

DateMay 25, 2025SynopsisThis week, Rajeev Tiwari and Brent Levy respond to your questions in a special Ask Us Anything Sunday.ReferencesScripture: [Genesis 32:22-31](https://www.bible.com/bible/3523/GEN.32.22-31)About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Segment 1 • A man claims to be a fig tree—seriously. • New identities like “plantkin” and “botanakin” are gaining traction. • Don't mock the confused—show compassion and call out the doctors enabling delusion. Segment 2 • A UMC “pastor” dressed as a fig tree but butchers Luke 13. • Twisting Scripture to affirm fruitless living is spiritual malpractice. • Her “sermon” includes anti-capitalist rants and vague “giving to the earth” theology. Segment 3 • Dr. Greg Gifford's new book Lies My Therapist Told Me tackles the mental health crisis. • The use of SSRIs has skyrocketed—45 million Americans are on them. • School shootings spiked post-Columbine—what changed? Segment 4 • PBS gets defunded—could Planned Parenthood be next? • Shocking: minors are being fast-tracked to hormone treatments through virtual clinics. • Planned Parenthood still receives $700 million in taxpayer funding—why? – Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme – Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!