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Pastor Jake continues to preach on the Greatest Commandment.
Description Welcome back to the Menlo Midweek Podcast! Following Vision Sunday at Menlo Church, host Matt Summers sits down with Phil EuBank to launch our new year-long journey: Reclaiming the Way of Jesus. In this episode, we dive into Week 1 of our study in James (The Mirror) to unpack what it actually means to be an Undivided Follower in a culture designed to fragment our focus, schedules, and devotion. From shifting from a "researched faith" to a "reclaimed faith" to exploring why James shifted from Jesus' skeptical brother to His servant, Matt and Phil map out how our daily habits are already forming us—and how to align our actions back to the Way of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss: Researched vs. Reclaimed Faith: Why knowledge about God isn't enough and what it takes to recover what's been quietly stolen from our attention and schedules. The 30,000-Foot Map: A look at the year ahead as we reclaim worship, the table, focus, and work. The James Dilemma: How proximity to Jesus doesn't equal following Him, and what James' transformation teaches the saint, the skeptic, and the prodigal. Double-Mindedness (Dipsychos): The difference between honest doubt and trying to follow Jesus with a backup plan. Staying at the Mirror: Why prolonged reflection moves us from spiritually educated to spiritually activated. How to Use the Reclaiming Journal: Practical ways to use the new physical journal without turning it into spiritual homework.
James opens with a punch: "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways." In the Bay Area, we are experts at fragmentation—we have a "work self," a "home self," and a "church self." But a Follower of the Way seeks integration. James compares the Word to a mirror; it shows us who we really are. The tragedy is looking at the mirror, seeing the mess, and walking away without changing. Text Our Team (650) 600-0402 | Connect With Us
Pastor Jake continues to preach on the Greatest Commandment.
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In this reflection, we dive into Jesus' radical command in Matthew 5:37: "All you need to say is simply ‘Yes' or ‘No.'"Beginning with a personal story about keeping three grandchildren every Thursday night and the life lesson of following through on our word, we explore why Jesus' teaching on oath-taking completely dismantled first-century legal loopholes.Tracing the Old Testament pattern through Hosea and Jeremiah, we examine how easily we fall into "complacent religiosity"—singing songs of surrender on Sunday while quietly leaving backdoors open for comfort, status, and control during the week. But the Gospel message brings hope beyond our cycle of backsliding: where our promises fail, Jesus walked in perfect, unwavering obedience to the cross.Join us as we pull up a chair, spend time in God's Word, and learn what it means to rest in Christ's persistent mercy when our own word falters.Key TakeawaysUndivided Discipleship: Why a true "Yes" to Christ requires a decisive "No" to modern idols of security, approval, and comfort.1st-Century Context: How Jesus confronted a culture of binding vs. non-binding oath loopholes, calling His followers to radical, transparent integrity.Gospel Hope: Why redemption depends entirely on God's faithful covenant love, not our ability to white-knuckle our way into perfection.Scriptures ReferencedMatthew 5:37 (NIV) — Anchor ScriptureJeremiah 2:2, 13 (NIV)Hosea 5:3–4 (The Message)Hosea 11:8–9 (NIV)Jeremiah 31:31, 33 (NIV)Romans 5:8, 20 (NIV)2 Timothy 2:13 (NIV)Galatians 5:1 (NIV)Reflection Questions for Your WeekWhere has a past commitment to God or loved ones drifted into a half-hearted "maybe"?What idols of comfort, security, or approval are competing for your "yes"?Where do you spot subtle patterns of backsliding or drift in your own walk?How does knowing your redemption rests on God's faithfulness—not your perfection—reshape your heart when you stumble?Share the WordIf this episode encouraged you, please consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. New episodes publish weekly!
Troy Jackson is joined by Rev. Traci Blackmon to discuss election protection, what it is and why it matters. They reflect on the importance of voting access and what a healthy, faithful culture of civic participation would look like in our communities.Each August, we focus on civic engagement as a CCDA Family. Learn more about engaging with your local government at ccda.org/civic.Learn more about The Faithful Witness Campaign at faithfulwitness.us.The Rev. Traci Blackmon is the former associate general minister of justice and local church ministries for the United Church of Christ, a position she held for eight years. She earned a bachelor of science in nursing from Birmingham-Southern College and a master of divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary.Blackmon's work focuses on communal resistance to systemic injustice through the redemptive power of love. Her response in Ferguson, Missouri, to the killing of Michael Brown resulted in national and international recognition.She was appointed to the Ferguson Commission by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and to the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships by President Barack Obama. She currently serves on the board of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference and was named among 15 “Faith Leaders to Watch” in 2020 by the Center for American Progress.Learn more about Rev. Blackmon and her work at faithoutloud.org.Community organizer, pastor, leader and writer, Troy Jackson, has been with UNDIVIDED since its founding. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and earned his PH.D in U.S. history from the University of Kentucky.Troy's book Becoming King: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Making of a National Leader (The University Press of Kentucky, 2008) explores the critical role the grassroots Montgomery Movement played in the development of Dr. King. His other publications include his work as an editor on The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. Volume VI: Advocate of the Social Gospel (September 1948-March 1963) (University of California Press, 2007). With their children grown, Troy and his wife moved to a cabin outside of Cincinnati, OH, with their two dogs, Pip and Pico.Learn more about Troy and UNDIVIDED at undivided.us.Learn more about CCDA and how you can get involved at ccda.org. Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.
On this episode of “The Liz Wheeler Show," Liz is joined by Brandi Kruse, investigative journalist and host of “Undivided with Brandi Kruse." Kruse recounts how she survived being attacked and assaulted while covering an Antifa protest. To watch Kruse's podcast, visit https://www.undividedpod.com. Like & subscribe to make sure you don't miss a single video: https://youtube.com/lizwheeler?sub_confirmation=1 Get the full audio show on all major podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-liz-wheeler-show/id1567701295 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4LhlHfocr5gMnLj4l573iI iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-liz-wheeler-show-82737301/ Subscribe to The Liz Wheeler Show newsletter: https://www.theblaze.com/newsletters/lizwheeler Get VIP access to The Liz Wheeler Show on Locals: https://lizwheeler.locals.com/. Stay in touch with Liz on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLizWheeler Twitter: https://twitter.com/Liz_Wheeler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialLizWheeler Rumble: https://rumble.com/LizWheeler Website: https://lizwheeler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pastor Jake continues to preach on the Greatest Commandment.
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Stu H. - Adult Education Director Paul's encouragement and spurring on for the unmarried within the Church of Corinth. Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give Discussion Questions: https://cascadechurch.org/first-corinthians-discussion-questions
Pastor Jake preaches on the Greatest Commandment.
Welcome! Happy Father's Day!We are so excited you are joining us today! Head on over to any of the links below for more information about what is happening here at Covenant.*New visitors, please fill out our Connect Card!*Submit form for Prayer, Share, & Care HERE*Check out our Sermon Notes & Archives*Visit our Website!
In Hosea 5, Pastor Jason examines God's indictment against Israel's continual unfaithfulness, spiritual pride, and misplaced trust. Though God's people continued practicing religion, their hearts had drifted far from Him, deceiving themselves into believing all was well. Instead of turning to the Lord, they sought help and healing from the world, looking to human solutions for a problem that only God could fix. This passage is a timely reminder that God desires surrendered hearts, not empty rituals. As believers, we're called to examine our lives, reject self-reliance, and place our hope in Jesus Christ alone, the only One worthy of our trust, worship, and hope.
Seattle's police chief tried to intimidate a journalist for asking questions – he must step down. Feds launch investigation into unDivided report of testosterone vials at a public school. Let's Go Washington challenges ballot language for income tax repeal. Sports media vilifies our pro-women rally.
Our Lord speaks three parables that suggest that the Kingdom of Heaven must be 'worked' for to achieve, after it is revealed to us, and that we need an undivided heart. #Catholic #homily #Scripture #GospelOfTheDay #mercywithteeth Sign up to have podcasts and blog posts emailed to you: http://eepurl.com/ioCgy2 Give feedback at https://forms.gle/gGhujv39g43BUxmK6 Readings are found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072626.cfm True Mercy Has Teeth: A Catholic Journey to Forgiveness and Healing is now available on Amazon and other places as listed at www.mercywithteeth.com
Pastor Ethan concludes our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on waiting on God.
Pastor Ethan concludes our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on waiting on God.
You're making plans to feel okay. But what if your plans can't actually get you there? Jeff Brodie closes out the Undivided series with James 4 and 5 — looking at why the pursuit of self-sufficiency quietly erodes your relationship with God, what wealth actually does to your sense of need, and what it looks like to plan wisely while trusting deeply. Final episode of Undivided, a five-week series through the book of James.
You're making plans to feel okay. But what if your plans can't actually get you there? Jeff Brodie closes out the Undivided series with James 4 and 5 — looking at why the pursuit of self-sufficiency quietly erodes your relationship with God, what wealth actually does to your sense of need, and what it looks like to plan wisely while trusting deeply. Final episode of Undivided, a five-week series through the book of James.
Showing up and belonging aren't the same thing. Sydney Jackson and Jeff Brodie work through the final chapters of James in this bonus episode — covering prayer in suffering, the healing power of confession, and why community isn't optional when life gets hard. Plus: does prayer actually work when healing doesn't come the way you expected? Part 4 bonus conversation in Undivided, a series through the book of James.
Showing up and belonging aren't the same thing. Sydney Jackson and Jeff Brodie work through the final chapters of James in this bonus episode — covering prayer in suffering, the healing power of confession, and why community isn't optional when life gets hard. Plus: does prayer actually work when healing doesn't come the way you expected? Part 4 bonus conversation in Undivided, a series through the book of James.
Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on living by faith.
Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on living by faith.
Same fight, different day. The topic changes but the argument stays the same. Jeff Brodie unpacks James 4 and makes the case that your external conflicts are almost always driven by internal desires — things you're trusting in that were never designed to carry that weight. This isn't about conflict resolution tips. It's about getting to what's actually driving the fight. Part 4 of 5 in Undivided, a series through the book of James.
Same fight, different day. The topic changes but the argument stays the same. Jeff Brodie unpacks James 4 and makes the case that your external conflicts are almost always driven by internal desires — things you're trusting in that were never designed to carry that weight. This isn't about conflict resolution tips. It's about getting to what's actually driving the fight. Part 4 of 5 in Undivided, a series through the book of James.
Is it gossip if you're "just venting"? Is forgiving someone the same as trusting them again? Sydney Jackson and Jeff Brodie dig deeper into James 3 in this bonus episode, working through the harder, more practical questions: how to tell the difference between gossip and seeking advice, what boundaries look like after someone keeps hurting you, and what to actually do when you can't seem to stop saying things you regret. A follow-up conversation to Part 3 of Undivided.
Is it gossip if you're "just venting"? Is forgiving someone the same as trusting them again? Sydney Jackson and Jeff Brodie dig deeper into James 3 in this bonus episode, working through the harder, more practical questions: how to tell the difference between gossip and seeking advice, what boundaries look like after someone keeps hurting you, and what to actually do when you can't seem to stop saying things you regret. A follow-up conversation to Part 3 of Undivided.
Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on coming near to God rather than the world.
Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on coming near to God rather than the world.
June 28, 2026 Sunday morning sermon by Glenn Meldrum Website: www.lighthouseontherockky.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/lotrchurch
Your words aren't the problem. They're the symptom. In this episode Jeff Brodie works through James 3 and unpacks why the things that come out of your mouth are actually telling you something about what's going on underneath — the division, the jealousy, the stuff you haven't dealt with yet. This isn't a talk about cleaning up your language. It's about what needs to change at the root. Part 3 of Undivided — a four-week series through the book of James.
Your words aren't the problem. They're the symptom. In this episode Jeff Brodie works through James 3 and unpacks why the things that come out of your mouth are actually telling you something about what's going on underneath — the division, the jealousy, the stuff you haven't dealt with yet. This isn't a talk about cleaning up your language. It's about what needs to change at the root. Part 3 of Undivided — a four-week series through the book of James.
Faith vs works — it's one of the most debated questions in Christianity. Paul says we're saved by faith alone. James says show me your faith without any evidence and he'll wait. In this bonus episode Jeff Brodie and Sydney Jackson unpack James chapter 2 and work through the tension: it's not faith plus works, and it's not works instead of faith. It's a faith that works — one that shows up in your life in ways others can actually see. Using Abraham, Rahab, and even demons to make his point, James asks the hardest question of all: if nobody around you would be surprised to find out you're a follower of Jesus, what does that say about your faith?
Faith vs works — it's one of the most debated questions in Christianity. Paul says we're saved by faith alone. James says show me your faith without any evidence and he'll wait. In this bonus episode Jeff Brodie and Sydney Jackson unpack James chapter 2 and work through the tension: it's not faith plus works, and it's not works instead of faith. It's a faith that works — one that shows up in your life in ways others can actually see. Using Abraham, Rahab, and even demons to make his point, James asks the hardest question of all: if nobody around you would be surprised to find out you're a follower of Jesus, what does that say about your faith?
Landon White continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on wisdom.
Landon White continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on wisdom.
Welcome! Happy Father's Day!We are so excited you are joining us today! Head on over to any of the links below for more information about what is happening here at Covenant.*New visitors, please fill out our Connect Card!*Submit form for Prayer, Share, & Care HERE*Check out our Sermon Notes & Archives*Visit our Website!
How you treat people reveals what you really believe. We all have a seating chart for our lives — people we honour, people we overlook, often based on status, appearance, or what they can offer us. James calls this discrimination and says it reveals the division in our soul. This week Jeff Brodie unpacks James chapter 2, the difference between evaluating people by culture's values versus kingdom values, and why faith without action toward others isn't really faith at all. James Reading Card: https://connexuschurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/James-Reading-Plan-Card.pdf Bonus Episode: Releases Tuesday 23rd June
How you treat people reveals what you really believe. We all have a seating chart for our lives — people we honour, people we overlook, often based on status, appearance, or what they can offer us. James calls this discrimination and says it reveals the division in our soul. This week Jeff Brodie unpacks James chapter 2, the difference between evaluating people by culture's values versus kingdom values, and why faith without action toward others isn't really faith at all.
Sunday covered trials, divided trust, and what it means to be double-minded. But James 1 has more to say. In this first bonus episode, Jeff Brodie and Sydney Jackson dig into what didn't make the Sunday message — the rich and poor illustration, the difference between trials and temptation, and why your desires matter more than you think when life gets hard. James isn't just talking about what you're going through. He's talking about what's driving you underneath it all.
Pastor Danny continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on finding God's grace in our words.
Pastor Danny continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on finding God's grace in our words.
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“God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8 NLT) The apostle Paul wrote, “I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” (Philippians 3:12–14 NLT) This is a prime example of a person with an undivided heart. Many of us today could say, “I focus on these eight things” or “I focus on these four things,” instead of saying, “I focus on this one thing.” Such is the problem of a divided heart. Jesus emphasized the importance of an undivided heart in His Sermon on the Mount. He said, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8 NLT). The word pure in this context means “undivided.” In other words, blessed, or happy, are the people who have a singular focus. Happy are the people who strive to maintain a pure heart. Happy are the people who know where they’re going in life, who have priorities and live by them. Happy are the people who aren’t trying to live in two different worlds. The apostle Peter explained why trying to live in two different worlds isn’t an option for believers: “But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9 NLT). We live in a wicked time, one in which we’re exposed to countless things that are spiritually harmful. This presents a serious problem for believers. As Paul wrote in Romans 16:19, “I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong.” Paul makes the case for an undivided heart in Colossians 3:1–4: “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory” (NLT). God is offering you true happiness—happiness that’s not contingent on how much you have but on whom you know. If you don’t align your life properly with God, you will always be chasing an elusive dream. But if you do align your life with Him and pursue His will, you’ll find purpose in life. You’ll find the happiness you’re seeking. Reflection question: What would an undivided heart look like in your life? Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on active and living faith.
Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on active and living faith.
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.04.29 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24603/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
In a storm-bound country sanatorium, a brilliant scientist driven mad by one fatal mistake insists the immortal Count Cagliostro speaks to him from beyond the grave — guiding his hand toward an experiment that has already killed once before.Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Passport To Freedom” (September 15, 1977)00:45:51.080 = Peril, “Undivided” (early 1950s) ***WD01:08:41.986 = Mystery Playhouse, “Female of the Species” (June 07, 1946) ***WD01:33:50.352 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Need An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD02:00:25.283 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man's Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD02:25:41.142 = Quiet Please, “Is This Murder” (January 16, 1949)02:54:03.552 = Radio City Playhouse, “Unguarded Moment” (August 29, 1949)03:22:02.393 = It's Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)03:36:41.570 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (September 09, 1945)04:06:11.396 = The Shadow, “Nightmare at Gaelsbury” (February 02, 1941)04:30:25.714 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD04:57:35.046 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0642