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A viral sensation that's also so packed with musical brilliance it's hard to keep up, and a cover that picks up its mail in the same zip code. WHERE IS MY HUSBAND, originally by Raye, covered by UMC.  Outro music is If This Isn't Love by Jennifer Hudson. 

Topics discussed on this episode include remembering 9/11, the possible unmasking of the creator of Bitcoin, a United Methodist Pastor tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the Dancing Cancer Girls of New Mexico, how The Atlantic got fooled into believing the Cartel holds their own secret Olympics, college football, the Kawhi Leonard saga, the NFL, the appearance of AI Jesus at a Catholic church in Switzerland, two little Bigfeet spotted in Pennsylvania, Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, and the CIA's search for the Ark of the Covenant.

Send us a voicemail!Global pharmacovigilance requires harmonised methods, but solutions must be tailored to the local context. We sat down with Salvador Alvarado and Matthew Barwick from Uppsala Monitoring Centre to explore how local constraints affect drug safety and how a new film series by UMC can inspire PV professionals across borders.Tune in to find out:How the thalidomide tragedy triggered a global pharmacovigilance collaborationHow UMC supports members of the WHO Programme for International Drug MonitoringHow to communicate science effectively on cameraWant to know more?Watch The WHO PIDM in Focus film series on YouTube.Read about the benefits of the WHO PIDM, its members and UMC's role in the programme.Revisit these related episodes from the Drug Safety Matters archive:Unpacking the WHO Global Smart Pharmacovigilance StrategyCommunicating science through filmGot a story to share?We're always looking for new topics and interesting voices. If you have an idea or any other feedback for the show, get in touch!About UMCUppsala Monitoring Centre promotes safer use of medicines and vaccines for everyone everywhere. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky.

Visit Crossmap.com — your trusted source for inspiration and life-changing stories from people of faith.Top headlines for Wednesday, September 2, 2026A campus ministry sues SUNY Broome over leadership requirements, a United Methodist conference loses $1.6 million to cyber thieves posing as bankers, JD Vance describes sensing spiritual darkness in meetings with world leaders, and Jerusalem's Christian schools stay closed as Israel withholds permits for dozens of teachers.0:11 InterVarsity sues after SUNY Broome opposes leadership policy1:00 $1.6M stolen from UMC regional body through cyberattack1:52 JD Vance claims to sensed spiritual 'darkness' from world leaders3:25 Abby Johnson warns of 'misguided compassion' amid Clancy trial4:18 Christian schools in Jerusalem remain closed over staff permits5:09 Bryce Crawford talks Waffle House, Bonnie Blue and 'worst human'5:54 'Phantom' actress sees Gospel message in iconic storySubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsInterVarsity sues after SUNY Broome opposes leadership policy | Education$1.6M stolen from UMC regional body through cyberattack  | Church & MinistriesJD Vance claims to sensed spiritual 'darkness' from world leaders | Politics'Phantom' actress sees Gospel message in iconic story | EntertainmentAbby Johnson warns of 'misguided compassion' amid Clancy trial | U.S.Christian schools in Jerusalem remain closed over staff permits | WorldBryce Crawford talks Waffle House, Bonnie Blue and 'worst human' | Podcast

Why do we still struggle even when we sincerely want to change and trust God? In Romans 7–8, Paul reminds us that struggle is not evidence that grace has failed. When old patterns return, life overwhelms us, or we don't even know how to pray, the Spirit meets us in our weakness. God doesn't promise that we will never struggle. God promises that we will never struggle alone.Scripture: Romans 7:15–25; 8:18–39Series: This Is Grace: Paul's Letter to the Romans

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You can genuinely want to become more like Jesus and still find yourself falling into the same patterns. What if God wants to use the ordinary rhythms of your everyday life to reshape what you love, what you trust, and ultimately who you become?

In this installment of “Ask Me Anything,” Pastor Luke spoke about six topics. This message was delivered in gathered worship on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Jewel Lake Parish in Anchorage, Alaska. TIMESTAMPS 00:10 which of the Seven Deadly Sins is least talked about? 03:14 what is the state of JLP's merger with Trinity and disaffiliation from UMC? 12:01 what Bible translation do you prefer for scholarly research? 15:34 can Extra-Terrestrial life forms be part of our religion or is it confined to humans? 18:10 how was the Old Testament compiled into the Hebrew Bible as we know it today? 22:00 why did Jesus ignore the Canaanite woman's request? Pastor Luke preaches from Matthew 15:21-28 in "Ask Me Anything."

Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, August 27, 2026Interfaith leaders demand answers after thirteen Americans, including United Methodist clergy, were denied entry to Israel. The Anglican Church in Australia moves to pull a cathedral baptism from an OnlyFans reality series. The G3 Church Network abruptly dissolves amid a plagiarism scandal. Plus, remembering Dolly Parton's lifelong faith.0:11 UMC clergy among 13 Americans denied entry to Israel0:57 Anglican Church demands removal of cathedral scene from porn show1:50 Judge blocks changes to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants3:44 G3 Church Network shuts down after leaders apologize: report4:35 Donnie McClurkin rebukes Jamal Bryant for 'abracadabra' message5:23 PCUSA church in South Carolina calls trans lesbian as pastor6:17 6 things Dolly Parton said about faith and forgivenessSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsUMC clergy among 13 Americans denied entry to Israel | U.S.Anglican Church demands removal of cathedral scene from porn show | EntertainmentJudge blocks changes to Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grants | PoliticsG3 Church Network shuts down after leaders apologize: report | Church & MinistriesDonnie McClurkin rebukes Jamal Bryant for 'abracadabra' message | Church & MinistriesPCUSA church in South Carolina calls trans lesbian as pastor | Church & Ministries6 things Dolly Parton said about faith and forgiveness | Entertainment

There are voices all around us telling us what success, security, happiness, and the good life should look like. And the voices we listen to eventually shape how we live. Every voice promises us life—but not every voice can give it. So who are you listening to?

There are voices all around us telling us what success, security, happiness, and the good life should look like. And the voices we listen to eventually shape how we live. Every voice promises us life—but not every voice can give it. So who are you listening to?

This week, Scott is joined by Rev. Rosedanny Ortiz, a newly commissioned United Methodist Pastor serving as the lead pastor of Christ's Foundry UMC in Dallas. Originally from Puerto Rico, Rosedanny is now a leader who the Texas Tribune describes as one of the Latina clergy reshaping the UMC. Rev. Ortiz talks about the importance of people of faith sharing the story of their community and reflects on her work serving a church with a large immigrant population. Later in the program, they discuss the work we all have to do to engage in advocacy and encourage faithful civic participation. We hope you enjoy this episode and invite a friend to listen along. If you share it in your social media, make sure to tag us! To learn more or get involved, check out Texas Impact's Action Center at texasimpact.org.   Weekly Witness is hosted by Scott Atnip and engineered and produced by David Vassallo. Our executive producer is Bee Moorhead. Theme music by Kimberly Zielnicki, Hayden Havard and Andres Garcia-Bonilla. The opinions expressed on Weekly Witness are those of Texas Impact and our guests, and they do not necessarily reflect the views of our sponsors. Weekly Witness is a product of Texas Impact. Visit us online at texasimpact.org.   

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No question creates more doubt than why God allows pain and suffering. But what if faith doesn't require certainty, but only enough confidence in God's character to trust him?

No question creates more doubt than why God allows pain and suffering. But what if faith doesn't require certainty, but only enough confidence in God's character to trust him?

Karen Mezza é Iluminadora e Artista da Cena, bacharela em Artes Cênicas pela Unicamp e técnica formada pelo curso de Iluminação da SP Escola de Teatro. Atua como desenhista e operadora de luz, coordenadora técnica de festivais e artista docente na mesma escola de sua formação.Em 2025 passou a fazer parte da Cia Sacana em São Paulo, entrando para a equipe dos espetáculos UMA e Terra Brasilis. Realizou o desenho de luz de Taquesutaque, de Yasmin Gomes, direção de Jessica Teixeira, em cocriação com Dafne Rufino e Ricardo Barbosa. Circulou por diversos estados com Mariana Aydar e em São Paulo operou luz em shows para Anná, Renato Braz e Tâmara David.Em 2024 realizou o desenho de luz do espetáculo A Vaca Virou um Rádio da Companhia de Artes Cênicas do Conservatório de Tatuí, com direção do Coletivo Cê; e também da peça Um Céu de Assombro, direção de Kleber Montanheiro, contemplada pelo Prêmio Zé Renato da Cidade de São Paulo.Dentre seus trabalhos realizados destaca-se a iluminação de CACUNDA de Adnã Ionara, O Samba da Pauliceia e Sua Gente da Cia Coisas Nossas e a operação de luz do espetáculo Julius Caesar, da Cia dos Atores no Sesc Consolação e sua mais recentemente participação na equipe de iluminação de Hamlet - Sonhos que Virão, liderada por Wagner Antonio e Dimitri Luppi.Atuou como Coordenadora Técnica do Festival Estudantil do Conservatório de Tatuí, no 29° e 30º FETESP e da Mostra Solo Mas Não Só - Vozes do Interior em Pindamonhangaba, foi Head de Luz no espetáculo História da Violência da Schaubühne na XI MIT, além de ter contribuído como técnica em diversas edições do Feverestival de Campinas.Release:"Cacunda", espetáculo de dança da artista Adnã Ionara, explora a ancestralidade, memória e o tempo nagô de terreiro, utilizando a palavra de origem quimbundo que nomeia a curvatura das costas. A performance traz à cena a figura de Cacurucaia, entidade da umbanda, celebrando e questionando o peso da existência com movimentos que traçam curvas no tempo.Ficha Técnica:Concepção e interpretação: Adnã IonaraCo-direção cênica: Adnã Ionara e José TeixeiraComposição e execução de trilha musical: Yandara Pimentel, Otavio Andrade e Marcelo SanthuDesign e operação de luz: Karen MezzaSonoplastia e operação de som: Pedro FlórioProdução artística: José TeixeiraProdução Executiva: Wannyse Zivko

You did everything right, and someone who didn't still got the life you've prayed for. This kind of doubt feels like a broken promise, and left unaddressed can shake and even wreck your faith. Here's what to do with it.

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We treat doubt as a sign of failing faith, but Jesus treats doubters as worth coming back for — specifically, personally, without rebuke.

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Babylon was a city of wonder, brilliance, and luxury on the surface. Everyone wanted the life that it seemed like Babylon had to offer. However, when you look a little deeper you see that the whole city was build on systems of injustice and exploitation. Join us this week as we look under the surface of Babylon and peel back the layers of our own life. Could it be possible that your life looks wonderful on the outside but needs some work underneath the surface?

No one wakes up one day worshiping the wrong thing. It happens slowly. Good gifts become ultimate things. Revelation 13 pulls back the curtain on how counterfeit kingdoms quietly win our trust—and why only Jesus can truly satisfy what our hearts have been searching for.

The archive of today's broadcast is now available! Dr. White went a bit long today, covering a handful of miscellaneous topics before getting back into our series on Orthodoxy. Today's Docket: View of Scripture: Responding to a progressivist UMC pastor presenting the "Bible isn't God's Word, it just points to God's Word" perspective. Eastern Orthodoxy Deep Dive: Looking at the historic confession of Cyril Lucaris as the critical background to the Confession of Dositheus that we began last week. Be sure to check the blog post for the reference links to Jason Wallace's original video and our past DL episode on Cyril Lucaris!

The archive of today's broadcast is now available! Dr. White went a bit long today, covering a handful of miscellaneous topics before getting back into our series on Orthodoxy. Today's Docket: View of Scripture: Responding to a progressivist UMC pastor presenting the "Bible isn't God's Word, it just points to God's Word" perspective. Eastern Orthodoxy Deep Dive: Looking at the historic confession of Cyril Lucaris as the critical background to the Confession of Dositheus that we began last week. Be sure to check the blog post for the reference links to Jason Wallace's original video and our past DL episode on Cyril Lucaris!

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Top headlines for Monday, June 29, 2026Scott Turner's push for a stronger Trump-faith alliance, a judge's dismissal of the Gateway Church tithes lawsuit, the UMC's split with Asbury Seminary over sexuality, and a troubling new survey showing many born-again Christians no longer see human life as sacred.00:11 HUD Sec. Scott Turner touts Trump's faith agenda01:04 Police deny Pastor Tony Spell's claims they failed to intervene01:52 Lawsuit alleging Gateway Church misused tithes dismissed02:47 UMC cuts ties with Asbury Seminary over same-sex marriage stance03:38 PCA votes on female deacons, report on Christian nationalism04:30 Christians warn UK 'conversion therapy' ban risks criminalizing05:18 Less than 50% of born-again Christians say human life is sacredSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsHUD Sec. Scott Turner touts Trump's faith agenda | PoliticsPolice deny Pastor Tony Spell's claims they failed to intervene | U.S.Lawsuit alleging Gateway Church misused tithes dismissed | Church & MinistriesUMC cuts ties with Asbury Seminary over same-sex marriage stance | EducationPCA votes on female deacons, report on Christian nationalism | Church & MinistriesChristians warn UK 'conversion therapy' ban risks criminalizing | WorldLess than 50% of born-again Christians say human life is sacred | U.S.

You're exhausted from trying to win — at work, in your marriage, with your kids — and you can't tell if any of it's working. What if winning was never about beating everyone else, but about a completely different way to live?

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State Representative Ty Mathews talks about Hancock County's $2.7M share of Ohio's latest capital budget... including $1.2M for the Findlay Defense Incubator, which has long been one of his priority projects (at 14:01) --- Now more than ever there is nothing inexpensive about owning a car, which is why now more than ever you can't afford to make a mistake when buying a vehicle... We have advice to help you get the most bang for your buck (at 27:51) --- Around Town: St. Andrew's UMC wants to take you out to the ballgame with a free night of family fun with the Flag City Sluggers (at 42:52)

We all give our hearts to something — our job, a relationship, trying to stay in control, hoping it'll hold our world together. But there's only one thing in the universe that's actually strong enough to hold it all.

State Representative Ty Mathews talks about Hancock County's $2.7M share of Ohio's latest capital budget... including $1.2M for the Findlay Defense Incubator, which has long been one of his priority projects (at 14:01) --- Now more than ever there is nothing inexpensive about owning a car, which is why now more than ever you can't afford to make a mistake when buying a vehicle... We have advice to help you get the most bang for your buck (at 27:51) --- Around Town: St. Andrew's UMC wants to take you out to the ballgame with a free night of family fun with the Flag City Sluggers (at 42:52)

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Revelation, as wild and frightening as it may appear, isn't a doomsday code to crack — it's a curtain being pulled back on reality to give you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

UMC member, Bob Moore, joins the show as we look back on the latest news from the Club this week, ponder just exactly what Stewart Milne's legacy is and bring you Part 2 of our End of Season review.   Become a paid subscriber over at abzfootballpodcast.com   Follow us on our social media channels:-   Twitter - @AbzPodcast Facebook - @ABZFootballPodcast Instagram - @abzfootballpodcast

Most people spend their lives trying to avoid certain things. Fear. Uncertainty. Loss. Questions they don't want to ask. But what if the thing you're running from isn't what you think it is? Pastor Isaiah explores one of Jesus' most famous statements and why it matters more than ever.

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The person least likely to think they have a blindspot is the person most certainly has one. That's just how blind spots work. In this sermon, we look at a story Jesus told about two people who both needed God... and only one of them knew it.

Christina  Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren I subscribe to Kate Bowler's Substack and read this week that she had spoken at Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City. When she wrote that this United Methodist congregation had 25,000 members, I was a bit incredulous. Christina United Methodist churches do not usually grow that large, especially these days. Warren So, I did some fact-checking, and she is right, though most online sources also say that weekly attendance at the church is closer to 6,000. Still, that is big. The church is centrist in theology and has so far managed to stay in the United Methodist Church without suffering a meltdown in attendance, though its growth has flattened in recent years. I am going to keep my eye on the church. It will be an interesting bellwether for the future of the UMC. Christina Moving on, there's a leadership transition coming up at a significant Christian organization. Warren After nearly six years of service, Kevin Van Horne has stepped down as Executive Director of International Fellowship of Evangelical Students/ USA. His last day was Friday, May 15, 2026. According to a statement from the organization, “Kevin led IFES/USA through a season of significant change, helping to serve our global fellowship and partners well. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and for the ways God has worked through him.” Dave Shepherd (Director of Finance) has been appointed to serve as Interim Executive Director. IFES was a MinistryWatch Shining Light Award winner in 2023 and has maintained excellent ratings from us since then. Christina Warren, I know you are always interested in demographics and statistics. But something special caught your attention this week. Warren That's right, and before I say what that was, let me as some rhetorical questions. What is the most significant problem facing America and the world? Nuclear winter? Global warming? Artificial intelligence? I would submit for your consideration the coming depopulation of the earth. For at least 30 years, most reputable demographers have been saying that the world population growth is slowing and will likely top out soon. By the year 2100 the world will be in the midst of a significant population decline. Christina And one thing that caught your attention is just how much this population decline will impact all areas of life on earth. Warren That's right. This decline will have enormous implications for every aspect of life. Cities built for millions of people will disappear, leaving a rotting infrastructure. Economic growth will be impossible. We are already seeing towns in the Midwest and West disappear. That trend will accelerate. Christina I've got to admit, Warren, that that sounds a bit melodramatic. Warren I think it's fair to be skeptical, but population demographics is one area of social science that has pretty sound prediction models. Birth rates have fallen to record lows, and they don't change that much from year to year. So it's actually pretty easy to predict what the population will be in the future. And the numbers don't look good. But if these predictions seem a bit melodramatic to you, I suggest reading a new article from The Atlantic, The Great Depopulation. A world with a shrinking and aging population will offer great opportunities for ministry, but for almost every country on the planet, it will be a culturally wrenching reality. Christina On May 17, an event called ReDedicate 250 brought speakers to the National Mall in Washington. The speakers included Eric Metaxas, Mark Driscoll, Sean Feucht, and Greg Locke – all men we've written about here at MinistsryWatch. Warren That's right. They are a part of what some are now calling the Dissident Christian Right. Christina What does that mean? Warren They are not quite Christian Nationalist, but not mainstream evangelical, either. Most assessments have judged the event as kind of a bust. A few thousand people attended, but DCR pundits had predicted many more. For example, The Christian Post reported that Robert Jeffress predicted the gathering “could be the nation's largest religious gathering in more than 50 years.” It is not clear what the attendance figures for this event forbode for the DCR movement, but the weak attendance was a surprise to me and to many who have been following the movement. Christina And there was a notable passing last week. Warren My friend Bob Woodson died last week at the age of 89. If you do not know about Bob's life and the legacy he leaves behind, I recommend reading John Stonestreet's excellent tribute. It was an honor for me to be a part of the Colson Center team that presented Bob with a Wilberforce Award in 2018. He was sui generis. One of one. I will miss him personally, and our country will miss his leadership. I helped arrange a trip for him to The King's College in 2010 to do a live interview with Marvin Olasky. That interview is worth a listen, and you can find it here. Christina Warren, you've mentioned before, that you are a fan of Carey Nieuwhof's leadership podcast. This week he dropped one of his most personal episodes ever. Warren He recounts how, about 20 years ago, he experienced a period of profound burnout. It is part of a two-part series on how to avoid burning out. I strongly recommend it. You can find the first episode here. Christina Warren, we need to wrap things up here. Any final thoughts before we go? Warren I'll be in Knoxville this week attending an event hosted by my former colleagues and good friends at The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. If you'd like to have lunch with me on Friday, let me hear from you. I'll be doing similar lunches in Denver and Colorado Springs in June. Let me know if you would like to join us. My email is wsmith@ministrywatch.com. Christina That brings to a close this EXTRA episode of the podcast. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, along with Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

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Date May 24, 2026 Synopsis In this sermon, we trade the exhaustion of trying to "bat 1,000" for the scandalous grace of Pentecost—a day when God pours out a Spirit not for the perfect, but for "all flesh." We explore how our fragile, forgetful, and silver-haired humanity is exactly where the Holy Spirit chooses to take up residence. You are invited to stop waiting until you have it all together and instead become God's greatest surprise: the Risen Christ showing up in the middle of our beautifully broken lives. References Scripture: Acts 2:1–21 About The Local Church For 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.

There are two versions of you. The person you think you are. And the person your habits reveal. Most of us have never put those two people in the same room. This week we're talking about the version of yourself you've been believing — and what happens when your habits tell a different story.

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Pastor Yvi wraps up our series on United Methodism with a sermon diving into the UMC social principles-- how we put our faith into action.

Date May 17, 2026 Synopsis In this sermon, we dismantle the cultural idol of selfish ambition to uncover the radical liberation found in Christ-like humility. We explore the "Christ Hymn" of Philippians, discovering that true divine power isn't found in climbing the ladder of empire, but in the courageous descent to serve others. By choosing the bottom, we find a unity that transcends our divisions and a love that washes the feet of both friend and betrayer alike. About The Local Church For 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.

GEMS RADIO SEGMENTPart II: The Power of Thoughts w/ special guest Taina Speaks Hosted by Genesis Amaris Kemp w/ Beverly Nation Online Radio @ O N E UniverseWHO IS TAINA SPEAKS?●Retired Host of WBNN. My show is called Power of Thoughts.On the show I shared words on various topics that allowed for the facilitation of cognitive reconstruction and shifts on perspective. I believe that every thought we had throughout out our lives shaped our reality today. ●COO of FantoMusic Record Label It's the record label of 2x grammy Nominated producer Haas G from the UMC's. He haa produced many songs including Magic Stick by Lil' Kim and 50 cent.●President of DiBernardo ProductionsWe offer professional casting (Film, TV, Commercials) ●Festival Director of Creators Film FestWe nurture the next generation of storytelling through a cinematic lens.CALL TO ACTIONSubscribe / Follow GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp podcast onaudio platform & YouTube channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends.  GENESIS'S INFOhttps://genesisamariskemp.net/genesisamariskemp  If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned please reach out via email . **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barrierskeep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential.

Date May 10, 2026 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore the defiant nature of joy as an unbidden guest that arrives precisely when we expect it least. Drawing on the series Surprise Party: 50 Days of Enchantment, we examine how the Apostle Paul—writing from the claustrophobia of a prison cell—aligns himself with a "do-it-again" God whose very nature is delight. We are invited to stop resisting these fleeting moments of grace and instead receive them as a holy resistance against a disenchanted world. Ultimately, we discover that when joy finds us amidst our grief, it is not a betrayal of our pain but a profound encounter with the nearness of God. References Scripture: Philippians 1:1–18 About The Local Church For 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.

Date May 3, 2026 Synopsis In this sermon, we confront the "surprise" no one wants: the devastating gap between the miracle we prayed for and the reality of grief. Amidst the heartbreak of losing a beloved child, we set aside the party to sit in the honest, defiant landscape of Psalm 23. We discover a God who doesn't offer trite explanations but a relentless, pursuing presence—a love that chases us even into the darkest valleys. When words fail, we find our way forward by simply showing up and mirroring the stubborn, enduring mercy that refuses to let us go. References Scripture: Psalm 23 About The Local Church For 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.

Season 13 of the 'More than Sunday' podcast explores the intersection of faith and technology and asks what it might look like to stay human in an increasingly digital world.  This season features conversations with pastors and faith leaders from the Phygital Preaching Fellowship, an initiative of Texas Methodist Foundation and Wesleyan Impact Partners, made possible through the support of the Lilly Endowment. Host, Rohini Drake, has been part of this fellowship for the past two years, and the interviews included in the podcast were recorded in Chicago to capture real, thoughtful reflections from leaders navigating ministry in a hybrid, evolving landscape.  In this episode, we ask a question that many of us have been wrestling with lately -  'why is it easier to make friends online'? We hear from Rev. Jonah Overton (they/them) - a queer community organizer, and Rev. Nathan Webb, an Elder in the UMC and pastor of Checkpoint Church, which is an online church for nerds, geeks, and gamers. We'll also hear from Dr. Clayton Oliphint, Senior Pastor at FUMCR and Rev. Allison Jean, Pastor of Modern Worship who help us navigate these conversations with insight, curiosity, and through the lens of faith. For more information about the voices featured on this podcast, please visit: https://www.fumcr.com/MoreThanSunday     First United Methodist Church Richardson welcomes people for Christ, grows people in Christ, and Serves people with Christ. Stay connected with us: FUMCR Website: fumcr.com FUMCR Facebook: facebook.com/FUMCRichardson FUMCR Instagram: instagram.com/FUMCR FUMCR YouTube: youtube.com/FUMCR 503 N Central Expressway Richardson, TX 75080