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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

We all know how to survive a hard season — white-knuckle through it, get to the other side, go back to who we were. But James, the brother of Jesus, opens his letter with a strange instruction: when trials come, consider it an opportunity. Not for happiness, but for something that actually lasts. This week Jeff Brodie talks through why hard times reveal exactly who — or what — you're trusting, and what it looks like to build real resilience instead of running from discomfort.

We all know how to survive a hard season — white-knuckle through it, get to the other side, go back to who we were. But James, the brother of Jesus, opens his letter with a strange instruction: when trials come, consider it an opportunity. Not for happiness, but for something that actually lasts. This week Jeff Brodie talks through why hard times reveal exactly who — or what — you're trusting, and what it looks like to build real resilience instead of running from discomfort.

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.

James 1:12-18 - Jacob Halle

Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on loving everyone equally without favoritism.

Have you ever felt that your life is spread too thin, with so many things competing for your attention, and loyalty. That shallow life is robbing us of not just seeing ourselves more clearly, but in seeing God more easily.  Spirituality has always insisted that the sacred is found in the depths, not merely at the surface.

Democracy is in trouble right now. In the US, Trump's authoritarian impulses are closing over the checks and balances that used to make space for people to participate. In the UK the success of Reform in May's local government elections reveal that people are increasingly seeing politics as elite sport - choosing to attack the system as a whole. In Australia, the success of One Nation in recent bi-elections suggests that it is also not immune from this anti-democratic movement.In this chat with democracy academic Hahrie Han we explore this challenge, and some seeds of hope that are emerging at the local scale. Recorded ahead of the UCL Policy Lab's Ecosystem Project gathering in May 2026 (where Hahie and Amanda are both speaking), they talk about source of hope that lie in the practices of a politics that can build spaces that can invite and explore people who are different, and have different opinions to work together.Things might be grim, but we are never without power. This conversation seeks to make practical where collaboration across our differences can make a difference.======We talked with Hahrie back in 2019 - take a listen to it here: https://changemakerspodcast.org/hahrie-han-changemaker-chat/For more on the UCL Ecosystem project, visit: https://ecosystem-project.ucl.ac.uk/For more about Hahrie Han's work (including her latest book Undivided and her many books on organising, people power and making change), visit: https://www.hahriehan.com/For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)We have a brand new podcast called ChangeMakers Digest - co-hosted by Samuel Chu and Amanda Tattersall, take a listen: https://changemakerspodcast.org/category/episodes/digest/You can keep up to date via:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changemakerspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@changemakerspodcastBlue Sky: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersall.bsky.socialFor more on the books and Amanda's writing, have a look at:Amanda's website - https://amandatattersall.com/ Conscious Tribes: thinking differently about making a difference - here and via Hardie GrantPeople Power in Cities - here and via Oxford Uni PressOn Substack - https://substack.com/@amandatattersallOn Medium - https://amandatatts.medium.com/And - her much earlier book about coalition building - Power in Coalition and via Cornell Uni PressAmanda is on Socials here:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatattersall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.tattersallBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/amandatattersall.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amandatattersallTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amanda.tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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James 1:5-11 - Jacob Halle

Pastor Ethan continues our series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on not just hearing God's Word, but putting it into action.

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This Sunday, Pastor Mike Nolen continues in our Year of the Word series with a message titled, "Undivided Hearts - 1 & 2 Kings."

Pastor Adam BowersPastor Adam preached on Philippians 2 and Philippians 4, showing how easily Christians can become trapped in “preference prisons” when opinions, traditions, and personal desires take priority over the gospel. Looking at Paul's house arrest, the conflict between Euodia and Syntyche, and the humility of Jesus, this message challenges believers to focus on what matters most, pursue unity in Christ, and put purpose above personal preference.In this sermon, learn:• How preferences can distract us from our mission• Why humility is essential for unity• What Paul teaches about conflict in the church• How Jesus modeled selflessness and sacrifice• Practical ways to care about the interests of othersUnity is not the absence of different preferences. It is the presence of a higher purpose.

Pastor Danny continues our new series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on the unchanging goodness of God in the midst of trials.

Pastor Danny continues our new series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on the unchanging goodness of God in the midst of trials.

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James 1:1-4 - Jacob Halle

Pastor Adam BowersWhat does the Bible say about convictions, disagreements, and unity in the church?In Romans 14, Paul addresses one of the biggest challenges Christians still face today: how to handle differences in personal convictions without condemning one another. From food sacrificed to idols in ancient Rome to modern debates about alcohol, worship styles, politics, media, schooling, and more, Pastor Adam explores how believers can live in harmony while holding different convictions.Be a greeter, not a governor.Be a servant, not the Spirit.Be a builder, not a barrier.

Pastor Ethan begins our new series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on pure joy in the midst of trials.

Pastor Ethan begins our new series, Undivided, in the letter of James with a message on pure joy in the midst of trials.

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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

What does it actually take to be a good friend — to others and to yourself? In this rich conversation, Dr. Debi sits down with award-winning filmmaker, Columbia University faculty member, and author Barnet Bain to explore the surprising truth about why so many of us struggle in friendships: we never learned how. Drawing from his course on relationships taught at Columbia and his new book How to Be a Friend in an Unfriendly World, Barnet unpacks the invisible programming we carry from childhood, the neuroscience of emotional imprinting, and the practical steps toward becoming someone who can truly show up — for others and for yourself.  Guest: Barnet Bain  Barnet Bain is an award-winning Hollywood filmmaker, author, and educator who served on the faculty at Columbia University, where he taught a master's-level course called Artistry and Personal Spirituality — a deeply relational and psychological exploration of how we connect with others. His work spans film, writing, and teaching, all rooted in a lifelong inquiry into what it means to be in authentic relationship. 

Do you ever find yourself praying like a sailor using a pump—only when the ship is leaking? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges the habit of “need-driven prayer,” where we pray furiously in crisis but neglect prayer when life feels stable. Dr. Youssef offers simple, actionable guidance on how to take prayer seriously: Give prayer adequate time: Relationships don't grow through rushed check-ins and request lists. If we sow only a few minutes of prayer, we shouldn't be surprised by shallow spiritual strength. Give prayer adequate space: Jesus taught us to pray in a place where we can focus without distractions (Matthew 6:6). Undivided attention helps our hearts listen, not just speak. Give prayer adequate attention: Effective prayer requires prioritization. Mark it on your calendar. Treat it as essential, not optional. He also points to Jesus' example of early-morning prayer—not as a rigid rule, but as a wise pattern that offers God the first fruits of your day. And even then, prayer doesn't “end” after a quiet time; it continues through every situation because prayer is both discipline and lifestyle—the most important part of every day. Prayer: Father, help me to take prayer seriously and to give You the time, space, and attention You deserve. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Matthew 6:6). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon series The Prayer That God Answers: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

The Washington Education Association has elected a new president – but she seems to be ideologically in step with the previous one. Alesha Perkins, who writes about education on her Substack OSD Rescue, joins us to discuss what happened at WEA's representative assembly.unDivided will return with regular live shows on Monday, April 27.