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Legacy is a series about living for something bigger than ourselves — not just what we leave for people, but what we leave in people. As we step into a new season as a church, we're exploring how ordinary people throughout Scripture built extraordinary legacies of faith, and what it means for us to invest our lives into something that will outlast us. This is a series that will challenge and inspire us to live with eternity in mind, building a legacy that points generations to Jesus. To continue the series we were joined by Dr Mario Hood who shared a great message titled 'Unhindered' — catch up here.
Outlining the seven factors of awakening in Buddhism, Gil Fronsdal offers an accessible perspective on the glory of the dharma. Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal shares:Seeing the glory of the dharma in all experiencesMindfulness: the simple offering of presence for what's happening right now Being present for our emotions rather than for or against themMindfulness as the bridge between the five hindrances and the seven factors of awakening How differentiation gives rise to wisdom and understandingThe choice between being caught up and letting go Persisting in our effort to practice, moment by moment Witnessing when our mind wanders off during meditationHaving an equanimous mind, being both tranquil and alertThis recording was originally published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “With mindfulness we're just trying to be present, and in that, find a certain kind of freedom. So, if it's not simple, it's not mindfulness.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paul stood in chains before a king and told his story anyway. Will Warren closes out the Acts series here, at the trial where everything Paul had lost gets weighed against everything he gained. A blinding light on a road to Damascus turned a persecutor into a preacher. That kind of encounter doesn't stay quiet. It sends you somewhere. As the church wraps up this study of Acts, the question turns personal: is your story finished, or is God still writing the next chapter through you? What's your part in it?
Sermon by Rev. Nick Renaud © This recording is not to be reproduced, distributed, or rebroadcast without permission from Knox Church, Toronto (info@knoxtoronto.org). Thank you!
We wrestle with Paul's hardest lines in 1 Corinthians 7 and ask what “unhindered devotion to the Lord” looks like for single people, married people, and everyone in between. We frame the whole passage with eschatology, the now and not yet, and the hope that God's future can reshape our ordinary lives right now. • Paul's “impending crisis” and the claim that the present form of the world is passing away • Remaining as you are as a starting point for faithfulness rather than a command to freeze your life • Unhindered devotion as the aim behind Paul's counsel on marriage, singleness, engagement, and widowhood • Eschatology as a lived reality that transforms time and loyalty • Singleness as intrinsic value and a witness against idolizing the nuclear family • Abiding in Christ from John 15 as the pattern for devotion • Q&A on gendered language, engagement customs, desire and passion, LGBTQ questions, and married devotion "we'll have some people that are prepared to pray for you in the back of the room. They are both standing right now. Gene and Alexa, if you want to turn around, you can. they'd be honored to pray with you." Support the show
Sometimes a TV show or movie ends in a way that makes people confused or even upset. Acts has one of those classic anti-climatic endings. But what if big endings are overrated? What if the measured and ordinary are actually more beautiful than the grand gesture? "Though the earth gives way and mountains move into the sea," the Gospel spreads unhindered; unstoppable.
Gil Fronsdal explores how Vipassana practice helps us embrace change and release attachment, transforming the way we experience ourselves and the world.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal shares:Change as the heart of Vipassana practiceDelusions of permanence and having an ‘upside down' perception of realityThe freedom in holding things more lightly The juxtaposition of perfection with room for improvement Breaking down our attachment to the way things are supposed to be Being challenged in the dharma and questioning our identity Individual culture versus collective culture Watching thoughts arise and pass awayThe problem with retrospective thinking This recording was originally published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “People tend to see permanence in what is impermanent. They tend to find self in what is not self. They tend to find happiness in things that are not really that happy. The path of practice is to perceive things in a way that things aren't distorted. The task of mindfulness practice is to break through distortions so we can see more directly.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Acts 28
As Paul proclaims the kingdom of God and teaches about Jesus in Rome, we see that even imprisonment and opposition cannot stop the advance of the gospel. This passage reminds us that God's Word cannot be bound, and that Christ continues to build His church through the faithful proclamation of His truth.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Daniel VenturaTexts:Acts 28:23–31Series:Acts: The Church on Fire
Sharing meaningful stories from a life of practice, Gil Fronsdal chats about the impact of spiritual community, simplicity, and generosity. Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal outlines:Honesty, communication, and understanding as an alternative to LSDThe impact of reading Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, and going to the San Francisco Zen CenterThe importance of doing spiritual practice with other people and finding communityFinding freedom within simplicity and generosity The practice of working through fear and becoming relaxedGil's mindful founding of the Insight Meditation Center, balancing the commercial forces of societyHow growing up in wartime inspired Gil's interest in nonviolence and civil disobedience About Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma.This recording was originally published on Dharmaseed “When I went to the Zen center, people didn't participate; they didn't pick up the cues and act accordingly. They became a mirror for me, and I said, ‘This is fantastic', to be able to see myself clearly through other people. I wanted that mirroring to be seen. In that time of living at Zen Center, I am very confident that I couldn't have practiced as much as I have done over the years without the support of the community that I was with.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pastor Andy preaches over Acts 28:23-31 on June 28, 2026.
What if your finances could become the very thing that draws you closer to Jesus? In this conclusion to the "Unhindered Generosity" series, Pastor Rob unpacks the sobering warning of the rich young ruler—a man who had everything yet walked away from Jesus because he couldn't let go—and reveals how wealth can quietly feed the lie that we don't need saving. With practical wisdom on breaking free from debt, giving in secret, and trusting God beyond what makes sense, this message offers a transformative game plan for Kingdom-driven generosity. The Lord does powerful things when we give Him open access to all areas of our lives. Finances are a huge area where the church needs to be faithful.
Episode Notes This week, we are treated to Part 2 of my conversation with the incredible Stefanie Putnam of Oldham County. Stefanie has had a life-long passion for horses, and has never been forced to abandon this passion, despite a 2009 spinal cord injury! This week, we learn about Stefanie's experience with service dogs, and the fascinating means by which these dogs have assisted her within and outside the realm of horse competition. We also dive into her competitive carriage driving pursuits, including the honorable opportunity to represent our country at the 2016 Para-Driving World Championship in the Netherlands. Finally, she discusses her proud affiliation with the Kentucky chapter of Canine Companions, and offers a carriage driving sales pitch for those seeking their niche in para-sport competition. If you missed the first part of my conversation with Stefanie last week, and would prefer to listen to this before proceeding to the current episode, simply click here and open your ears!: https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co/episode/bd70e9f5/a-horse-habit-unhindered. Additional info on Canine Companions is as convenient as the web page linked here: https://canine.org/. To find out more about United States Driving for the Disabled, simply hit the following link to visit the website: https://usdfd.org/. And finally, don't hesitate to email Stefanie with questions or comments you may have regarding our conversation at sdputnam@gmail.com. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co
There is a great hunger for prayer. Tim Keller writes: "Prayer is awe, intimacy, struggle--yet the way to reality." Join in with this prayer I led at a worship service. "Come, Holy Spirit..."
Episode Notes Our special guest this time around has such an impressive story to tell, we are splitting it up into two episodes!! Meet Stefanie Putnam of Oldham County, who has a rich history in equestrian competition, and has continued to build on this history despite a 2009 spinal cord injury! Shortly after her incident, Stefanie discovered carriage driving as a means of staying actively engaged with horses. Come along as she describes the nature of her injury, the steps she took to bounce back from it, and the manner in which she was drawn to carriage driving. She also describes the accommodations that enable her to be a competitive force in carriage driving, and the research pursuits that led her to Kentucky from California in 2017. Stefanie's incredible story will continue next week, when we'll learn how her amazing service dogs have assisted her in the realm of competition, along with other aspects of her day-to-day life. Meanwhile, however, you can educate yourself on "Canine Companions", the organization through which Stefanie found her service dogs, by visiting the web page linked here: https://canine.org/. You can also email Stefanie with any questions you may have regarding our conversation at sdputnam@gmail.com. Find out more at https://blabbin-in-the-bluegrassblabbi.pinecast.co
What if the most radical thing you could do this week isn't posting on social media or volunteering more hours, but simply opening your wallet? Pastor Rob takes us on a journey through Scripture, revealing that from the very beginning—before any law demanded it—people like Abel, Noah, and Abraham gave generously to God out of pure overflow, not obligation. Their hearts were so overwhelmed by God's goodness that generosity wasn't a duty but a natural response. Rob challenges our modern misconceptions about tithing, showing how Old Testament believers actually gave 23% annually through three different tithes, yet even this pales compared to what Jesus calls us to today. The widow's two coins and Zacchaeus's radical generosity demonstrate that our standard isn't the tithe—it's the cross. When we truly grasp what Christ sacrificed for us, percentage-based giving becomes laughably small. "The standard of giving in the Old Testament was the tithe; our standard is the cross."
The book of Acts ends with a strong phrase: "without hindrance." Despite Paul being chained in prison, the gospel continued to advance unhindered. The story didn't end with the apostles, it continues through us today.We're called to expect difficulty, witness boldly, and hope eternally. The gospel has spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth through generations of faithful believers. Now it's our turn. This isn't someone else's responsibility. It's ours. How will you write the next chapter?Acts 1:8 reminds us: "You will be my witnesses...to the ends of the earth." The story of Jesus continues in you, through your prayers, your boldness to share faith, your care for others, and your invitation to experience God's love. What will be said about how God worked in you and through you?
Acts 28:11-31
Woodland Campus | Pastor Steven teaches about what keeps us from a live devoted to prayer.
What if everything you call "yours" isn't actually yours at all? Pastor Rob reveals through Jesus' parable of the talents that the Master entrusts us with resources—money, time, gifts—expecting faithful investment, not fearful hoarding. The Word challenges us to shift from ownership to stewardship, recognizing that comparison kills generosity while Kingdom perspective frees it. Whether you've buried your talents out of fear or comparison, this message offers the freedom to invest boldly for His purposes. Don't miss this transformative call to unhindered generosity—watch now and discover the joy of hearing "Well done, faithful servant!"
What if your wallet could reveal the true condition of your heart? Pastor Rob challenges us to see money as an "MRI for your heart," exposing whether we truly trust God or secretly serve earthly treasures. Drawing from Matthew 6:19-21, he reveals that we belong to a "fiercely generous God" who gave His Son, making unhindered generosity not just possible but essential for followers of Jesus. Don't let fear rob you of the freedom found in Kingdom investing—discover how loosening your grip actually leads to gaining eternal treasure and experiencing God's abundant provision.
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Resting in the field of love that ‘just is', Gil Fronsdal explores how to live for the benefit of both self and others.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal explores:Resting in the field of love without expectations Love that does not require anything of othersAppreciating the simplicity of love through the simplicity of awareness What the Buddha said about becoming a wise personLiving for the benefit of both self and othersThe selfless nature of parenting Understanding the circle of ‘we' and the dynamics of family, society, and being a part of a wholeTaking time to be with reality rather than immediately responding and reacting This episode was originally recorded at a family retreat and published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011, he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “Love that just is, it's not something that requires something of others. It doesn't require them to be any particular way, to perform, to reciprocate, love is just there.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What has God been speaking to you in this season? Can you look back and make some connections between different points of contact where the Spirit has been moving in you? As I reflect on a recent encounter with the love of the Father, I find myself making connections to the word God gave me for 2026.
Josh Fuller, Family Ministries Pastor April 9 & 12, 2026 Valley Church
Drawing on the wisdom of The Four Resolves, Gil Fronsdal discusses finding our own inner strength to remain committed to the path of practice. Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal illuminates:Gil's own introduction to Vipassana practice How sickness, old age, and death motivated the BuddhaSpiritual support and determination at Zen monasteries Why cultivating your own inner resolve is one of the greatest challenges on retreatThe Four Resolves of Buddhism: truth, wisdom, generosity, peaceHow Vipassana practice is dependent on allowing the truth to reveal itselfDiscovering truth in the smallest moments through mindful awarenessHow everyday mindfulness builds the resilience needed for life's most challenging momentsLetting our hearts be generous and stepping out of self-preoccupationSurfing the ways of life without drowning: becoming one with the oceanThis episode was originally published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011, he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “It does take some inner resolve, determination, to keep hanging in here sometimes. It's so easy to come down for tea, go to your room, go for a hike, all of which is appropriate at times, and inappropriate at others. What we're asked here at Spirit Rock is more challenging than at a Zen monastery. It's up to you much more. You have to find it in yourself.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this message, Noel Heikkinen concludes a 32-week journey through the book of Acts, focusing on the final chapter and the "unhindered" spread of the gospel. He explores Paul's arrival in Rome—following shipwrecks and trials—to show that the mission of Jesus is sustained by quiet faithfulness rather than flashy hype. By examining Paul's bold witness while under house arrest, we are challenged to see ourselves as the continuation of this story in our own communities.Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.comSubscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com
Gil Fronsdal explores practicing in accord with nature, showing how mindfulness and honesty help us release resistance and move with the natural flow of the Dharma.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal lectures on:Being in accord with the dharma, with truth, and with natureThe painful attitudes that we often bring to changeAccepting our feelings rather than pushing them awayHow resistance to reality causes more suffering Mindfulness: creating the ideal conditions for the natural process of healingFloating down the stream of Dharma rather than struggling up a mountainStudying nature rather than rushing into conclusionsBecoming an observer of our own lives with child-like openness and adult-like resolveAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma.This recording was originally published on Dharmaseed"We're in this stream of the dharma, this stream of practice. It is not fighting up a mountain and struggling so much. It is finding a place to rest in the stream and we find ourselves being carried along beautifully into the ocean. The ocean is so big it can hold all of us. Isn't that nice? It's not like you're going to be king of the mountain. We're all going to be brothers and sisters in this great ocean of the dharma." –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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EP#839: Bryan and Tina take in some young Zan Perrion and his "Seduction Production". Zan lets us gaze into the land of the magic Natural Man. A man who walks through the land of women...unhindered! As Krissy takes some time for the annual Memphis Fest, Tina joins Bryan to discuss vacations from vacations, Jimmy Kimmel, Petty Pete's big PR stunt at the DOD and Zan. It's guest host fun here at TCB! TCB Clips: I'm Drinking NOW! Watch EP #839 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits & TCB Tunes: Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green. Rights Reserved To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
EP#839: Bryan and Tina take in some young Zan Perrion and his "Seduction Production". Zan lets us gaze into the land of the magic Natural Man. A man who walks through the land of women...unhindered! As Krissy takes some time for the annual Memphis Fest, Tina joins Bryan to discuss vacations from vacations, Jimmy Kimmel, Petty Pete's big PR stunt at the DOD and Zan. It's guest host fun here at TCB! TCB Clips: I'm Drinking NOW! Watch EP #839 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram: @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits & TCB Tunes: Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green. Rights Reserved To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices