Podcasts about Vain

September 28, 2025. Sunday Bible study with Pastor Cason Kelly.

Have you ever felt stuck in a pit you couldn't climb out of—whether it's failure, addiction, depression, or regret? In this message from Jeremiah 38, Pastor Jentezen Franklin reminds us that God can take our struggles and turn them into testimonies that rescue others. What the world calls worthless, God can use for His glory. Discover how your story can become someone else's lifeline.Let us pray with you:⁠https://jentezenfranklin.org/prayer⁠See our outreach programs:⁠https://jentezenfranklin.org/outreach⁠Stay connected with Free Chapel:Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/freechapel⁠Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/freechapel⁠App: ⁠https://freechapel.org/app⁠Stay connected with Jentezen Franklin:YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@jentezenfranklinmedia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/jentezen⁠Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/jentezen⁠Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/JentezenFranklin⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jentezen-franklin-at-free-chapel/id506354054⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7o0QPCGh5T79jMptpJPTlo⁠Donate to help us share the gospel around the world through Kingdom Connection broadcasts and other humanitarian outreaches:⁠https://jentezenfranklin.org/donations/new?cid=sm-yt⁠

In 1970, Avon Books published a landmark anthology, “Science Fiction Hall of Fame,” featuring 26 classic short stories that represent landmark tales of the genre. The stories were voted on by the members of the new (at the time, in the late 1960s) organization Science Fiction Writers of America. In this series, I will be joined by a panel of guests to break down these stories and talk about the authors in the book. In this episode, I am joined by two amazing authors to discuss Cordwainer Smith's 1950 (written in '45) story Scanners Live in Vain. duncan b. barlow is a musician, academic, and author of several amazing books, including his amazing new short story collection Awry. Brian Evenson is the award-winning author of one of my favorite novels, Immobility, and several amazing short story collections. We talk about the weird and cool history of Paul Linebarger, AKA Cordwainer Smith, and the publication history of this story. We go deep into the themes of this amazing story and the author. Yes, the SF Hall of Fame is back in action. We are on track for Ray Bradbury next!

First episode of Sleaze Mayhem Junkyard Rock Stories stream. I talk about some new music from Creeper, Dogma, Stolen Prayer, Vain Wild, Shiraz Lane, Babylon A.D. and more. Also I give an advice to young hair metal bands. The episode was originally posted on YouTube on 20 August 2025. You can watch it there or here on Spotify.Top New Rock Songs playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5N7...------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Junkyard Rock Stories website - https://junkyardrock.blogspot.com/Check out my bands -    • My music and bands  Facebook -   / junkyardrockstories  Twitter -   / junkyardrs  Join Sleaze Metal community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SleazeMetal/IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT JUNKYARD ROCK STORIESBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/junkyardrockstoriesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=jUF9t0lRX4FGLsw_emLn7Cwunz37EwMygFCV0YH6SyYTtOD2gkWbRn-KqwKhlQr--Byg0Oy4X2FMaOFp&locale.x=en_NO

September 21, 2025. Sunday Bible study with Pastor Cason Kelly.

The shot heard around the world, the shock that came from the death of Charlie Kirk. Marvin and Tony are talking with fred on the Marvin Nemitz podcast about the goodness of God. Though it is a tragic thing that has happened, as we pray for his family, we must focus on the what God will do.  

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

1. Seth continues his review of Luke 9, examining Jesus coming down the mountain.2. No question in the inbox.3. Seth discusses Tom Buck's latest Twitter crusade.

Puhumme vanhuuden ja ikääntymisen kuvaamisesta mangassa sekä siitä, millaisissa rooleissa vanhemmat hahmot tarinoissa ovat. Ajankohtaisina aiheina puhumme kohusta, joka syntyi Vizin julkaistua tekoälyfirma Orangen käännöksen sarjasta Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, amerikkalaisten sarjakuvapalkintogaalojen mangaedustuksesta tänä vuonna sekä The New Yorkerin artikkelista siitä, miten Shonen Jump -lehdestä on tullut mangan hittitehdas. Lukujonossa kokeilemme tuoretta fantasiasarjaa Ichi the Witch sekä luemme loppuun Delicious in Dungeonin. --- Kommentoi | Bluesky | Mastodon | X | Threads | Instagram --- (01:24) – KUULUMISET: TULEVAT JAKSOT - Young Magazine USA (08:04) – VANHUUS: ESITTELY – Jakso 61, jossa puhuimme siitä, miksi mangasarjat ovat niin pitkiä (10:53) – VANHUUS: IÄN MERKITYS JAPANILAISESSA YHTEISKUNNASSA – Mainittuja sarjoja, joissa pienelläkin ikäerolla on väliä: – Space Brothers – Onimai – Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro – You Got Me, Sempai!, josta puhuimme jaksossa 115 – Takopi's Original Sin – Ouran High School Host Club – Mr. Tonegawa: Middle Management Blues – Toradora (20:53) – VANHUUS: KESKI-IKÄISET – ReLIFE-sarjassa 27-vuotias salaryman saa tilaisuuden elää lukioikänsä uudestaan, mutta nuorennetun kehon suorituskyky jää kuitenkin ennalleen, ja päähenkilö satuttaa selkänsä palloa heittäessään, koska ei ole urheillut työelämään astumisen jälkeen – Kaiju No. 8:n päähenkilö on 32-vuotias – Jakso 85, jossa Maaret listasi kuulijakommenttiosiossa viisi suosikkiaan seksikkäistä setämiehistä – Psycho-Passin vanhempi toimeenpanija Masaoka (kuva) – Jakso 104, jossa puhuimme Japanin koulujärjestelmästä Tarinoita, jotka kertovat lukioikäisen vanhemmasta (molemmat toki myös seinenmangan toimintasankareita): – My Home Hero – Inuyashiki Opettajia: – Blue Periodin Masako Saeki – Puhuimme sarjasta jaksossa 57 – Great Teacher Onizukan vararehtori Uchiyamada ja rehtori/puheenjohtaja/tms Sakurai (tittelit ja positiot ovat vähän hankalia) – Puhuimme sarjasta jaksossa 104 – Spy x Familyn Henry Henderson – Puhuimme sarjasta jaksossa 53 Seinensankareita: – Golgo 13 – Tonegawa kertoo, miten kädet pestään oikein (YouTube) – Minami no teiou – Sakamoto Days Romansseja ja romanttisia ihmissuhdetarinoita: – After the Rain, josta puhuimme jaksossa 52 – 10 Things I Want to Do Before I Turn 40 – Old-Fashioned Cupcake, josta puhuimme jaksossa 79 – Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, josta puhuimme jaksossa 83 Seksikkäitä setämiessarjoja: – A Man and His Cat – Hotel Metsäpeura e youkoso (49:47) – VANHUUS: REALISTISET VANHUKSET Sarjoja, joissa lukioikäinen asuu isovanhemman kanssa: –Orange, josta puhuimme jaksossa 116 – My Dress-up Darling – Full Moon wo Sagashite – Go with the Clouds, North by Northwest, josta puhuimme jaksossa 26 – Tarpeettoman seksikäs isoisä (kuva) – Fullmetal Alchemist, josta puhuimme jaksossa 84 Sarjoja, joista löytyy turvallisia mekaanikkotätejä ja -setiä: – Heavy Object – Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Naisnäkökulmaa vanhenemiseen: – BL Metamorphosis – Credits Roll into the Sea – Hanamonogatari – Ristorante Paradiso ja Gente – GDILF = Grandad I'd Like to Fuck Mies ja lapsi -sarjoja: – Candy & Cigarettes – Alice & Zoroku – Länkkärivastine: Up – kohti korkeuksia Mainittuja mies ja lapsi -sarjoja, joissa se mies on nuorempi: – Aishiteruze Baby – Barakamon – Hinamatsuri (01:04:01) – VANHUUS: TAISTELUVAARIT Shounenmättösarjoja, joista löytyy kovia taisteluvaareja: – Dragon Ball – Dr. Stone, josta puhuimme jaksossa 41 – One-Punch Man (seinensarja, mutta täynnä Jump-energiaa) – Hunter × Hunter – Bleach – Jujutsu Kaisen – My Hero Academian Gran Torino on saanut inspiraationsa Yodasta, kuten puhuimme jaksossa 94 – Yoda taas on saanut inspiraationsa Akira Kurosawan leffasta Seitsemän samuraita – Länkkärivastine: Kung Fu Panda – One Piece – Monkey D. Garpin galaksinyrkki (YouTube) – Silvers Rayleigh on One Piecen seksikkäin setämies (kuva) – Vain miehet vanhenevat seksikkäästi; naiset vanhenevat rumasti tai ei ollenkaan (kuva) – Puhuimme sarjan seksistisistä asenteista jaksossa 103 Taistelumummoja näkyy vähemmän: – Ranman Cologne – Dandadanin Turbomummo ja Momon isoäiti Taisteluhovimestareita: – Kuroshitsujin Tanaka – …on kenties oikeasti Hijikata Toshizoo, tai sitten ei! – Hellsingin Walter – Re:Zeron Wilhelm ei oikeastaan ole hovimestari, pukeutuu vain kuin sellainen – Death Noten Watari – Overlordin Sebas Tian Vanhempia pahiksia: – One Piecen yhteydessä mainitut Kaidoo ja Big Mom – All For One – Lordgenome (01:16:45) – VANHUUS: HAHMOT JOITA SEURATAAN VANHUUTEEN – JoJo's Bizarre Adventuren Joseph Joestar – Ôokun Gyokuei (kuva) – Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – Fate-tuoteperheen Waver Velvetiä ei ole ihan vanhana nähty, mutta teininä ja aikuisena kylläkin (01:21:59) – VANHUUS: HAHMOT JOTKA EIVÄT IKÄÄNNY FYYSISESTI Tuhatvuotiset vampyyrilolit: – Fate-tuoteperheen Shuten-douji ja Louhi – Länkkärivastine: Veren vankien Claudia – Dance in the Vampire Bundin Mina Tepes – Animen OP – Call of the Nightin Nazuna ei ole varsinaisesti loli, eikä myöskään tuhatvuotinen – Vanitaksen kirjan Chloé – Frieren: Beyond Journey's End – Lampan ohjelma Desucon Frostbitessä 2025: Ajan rakenne on muuttumaton - Sousou no Frieren ja hetkessä eläminen (YouTube) – Pandora Heartsin Xerxes Break – Gandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again – Sanda (01:33:50) – VANHUUS: PERVOPAPAT – Ranma 1/2:n Happosai – Dragon Ballin Kamesennin – Ao-chan Can't Study! (01:36:46) – VANHUUS: YHTEENVETO (01:38:32) – VIZIN KONEKÄÄNNÖSKOHU – Jakso 115, jossa puhuimme Crunchyrollin julkaisemasta tekoälykäännöksestä – Dealing with the Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze – Manga Alerts huomasi, että käännös ja ladonta ovat samat kuin Orangella – Ihan sellaisenaan Viz ei Orangen käännöstä kuitenkaan julkaissut – The Beat: Dear manga publishers, we don't want your AI translations – Reaktioita artikkeliin – Jakso 35, jossa puhuimme Kaiju No. 8:n käännöksen korvaamista Vizin lisenssin jälkeen – Vizin ja Shueishan kääntämien versioiden vertaaminen keskenään oli välillä varsin mielenkiintoista (kuva) (01:53:10) – USA:N MANGAPALKINNOT 2025 – The Anime and Manga International Awards tulossa 2026 – Jakso 106, jossa puhuimme vuoden 2024 The American Manga Awards -palkinnoista sekä Eisner- ja Harvey-gaalojen mangaedustuksesta – Studio Proteus – Jakso 83, jossa puhuimme MyAnimeList-sivuston You Should Read This Manga -suosittelulistauksesta – The American Manga Awards -ehdokkaat – …ja voittajat – Jakso 91, jossa puhuimme sarjasta The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All – Jakso 115, jossa puhuimme Tamaki & Amanesta – Ashita no Joen loppu on muuntautunut yleisesti tunnetuksi meemikuvaksi – The Otaku Love Connectionin jenkkilaitoksen kustannustoimittaja juhlisti käännöspalkintoa Blueskyssa (02:31:24) – THE NEW YORKERIN SHONEN JUMP -ARTIKKELI – Weekly Shonen Jump – The New Yorker: How Weekly Shōnen Jump Became the World's Most Popular Manga Factory – Matt Alt – Matt Altin vuoden 2021 artikkeli Demon Slayer -elokuva Mugen Trainin suosiosta – Nykyään suurin osa reaktioista artikkeliin on kadonnut, mutta muutama vielä löytyy – Jakso 87, jossa puhuimme Shonen Sunday -mangalehden päätoimittajan haastattelusta, jossa hän kertoi lehden uudistamiseksi tekemästään työstä – Uusin Demon Slayer -elokuva on Suomessakin saanut älyttömästi katsojia (kuva) – Nippon.comin artikkeli siitä, miten manga oli vielä 50-60-luvuilla vanhempien paheksumaa viihdettä, mutta ei enää sen jälkeen – The Beat: The Story that Should Terrify the American Comics Industry – Jaksossa 115 luimme Geekkicastin Jarmon kommentin siitä, miten jenkkisarjakuva-ala on siirtänyt oikeuksia tekijöiltä firmoille – Jos artikkelin lukeminen ei muuten onnistu, tässä on PDF (02:59:18) – HAMPAANKOLOSSA: KODUKA VS KOZUKA – Jakso 116, jossa puhuimme sarjasta I Can't Believe I Slept with You – Seven Seas on kirjoittanut nimen 小塚 länsimaisilla kirjaimilla “Koduka”, koska sen ääntämisohje kuuluu “こづか” eikä “こずか” (kuva) – Zu/Du-tavun poikkeussääntö: zu-tavu kirjoitetaan づ (du) silloin, kun se on peräisin kanjista jossa on tsu-tavu (つ) eikä su-tavu (す) – mutta se kuitenkin LAUSUTAAN "zu" – Rent-a-Girlfriendin Chizurun nimi kirjoitetaan teknisesti ottaen myös “Chiduru”, koska nimen “zuru” tulee kanjista kanjista 鶴 (“tsuru”, kurki), jossa on tsu-tavu eikä su-tavu – Tsuredure Children kuuluu lausua “Tsurezure Children” – WaniKani-kanjinopiskelupalvelu – Maaret taisi muistella arkisista kanjeista ainakin sanaa 気付く(kizuku, huomata), joka pitää näppäimistöllä kirjoittaa “kiduku”, koska sellaisenaan 付く lausutaan “tsuku” (03:06:26) – KUULIJAKOMMENTTI: DINOSAUR SANCTUARY – Dinosaur Sanctuary – Tekijä vieraili Anime Expossa – Tekijä postasi melkein luvullisen sarjaa X:ään – Crunchyrollin haastattelu – Behind the Mangan haastattelu – Mobile Police Patlabor – The Aquatope on White Sand kertoo akvaarion työntekijöistä (03:10:26) – LUKUJONOSSA: ICHI THE WITCH – Ichi the Witch – Ichi the Witch Manga Plus -palvelussa – Piirtäjä Shiro Usazakin aiempi sarja Act-age lopetettiin lyhyeen, kun sen käsikirjoittaja syyllistyi seksuaalirikoksiin – Käsikirjoittaja Osamu Nishi tunnetaan parhaiten sarjastaan Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun – Ichi the Witchin maailmanrakennusta (kuva) – Liikkuvan linnan Calcifer – Gokuraku, sarjan lancer-poika (kuva) – …on tämän sarjan vastine Seitsemän kuolemansynnin Banille – Ichi lähestyy majikien taltuttamista enemmän metsästyksenä, vaikka sekä noidat että majikit ovat perinteisesti nähneet ne enemmänkin dramaattisina ja kunniakkaina kaksintaisteluina, joissa kumpikin esittelee itsensä ensin (kuva) – Desscaras on yhtäältä cool ja toisaalta humoristinen hahmo, jonka pinnan alla on perheen kaipuuta (kuva) – Magi – Sarjan hahmokaarti on logistisista syistä varsin naispainotteinen (kuva) – Sekä sarjan nimestä että dialogista on jouduttu oikomaan pois se yksityiskohta, että Ichi sanoo ettei ole noita, “majo” (魔女), vaan “madan” (魔男) (kuva) (03:32:21) – LUKUJONOSSA: DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON 12-14 – Delicious in Dungeon – Jakso 9, jossa puhuimme sarjasta pääaiheena – Jakso 55 ja jakso 99, joissa puhuimme sarjasta lukujonossa – Petterin alkuesittely sarjasta Anime-lehdessä 6/2015 (kuva) (03:58:51) – LOPETUS

Tämän päiväinen massiivinen kokonaisuus käsittää kolme kovaa: Petolliset, Pirunpeli ja Erikoisjoukot. Pirunpeli on startannut saattaen Rikun täysin hurmiolliseen tilaan. Kim Herold paljastaa todellisen luonteensa ja Nelli Orell tarjoilee upeita realityotteita. Erikoisjoukoissa Aiello herkistyy nyrkkeilytehtävän äärellä ja lappuja lähtee taas käsivarsista. Petollisissa rakas Viki ei välttämättä aina ole työtehtävänsä tasalla. Tämä on vain osa tuoreimmasta Ihan oikeesti -jaksosta. Koko jakson pääset kuuntelemaan Podmesta ilman mainoksia. Samasta osoitteesta löydät myös lähes sata vain Podmessa julkaistua jaksoa viime vuosilta. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy lisää osoitteesta podme.com.

Suoraa puhetta johtaa Maria Pettersson. Studiossa keskustelemassa ovat Juha Itkonen, Anu Koivunen ja Taru Tujunen. Paljon keskustelua herättänyt PMMP-dokumentti toi esiin median muutoksen; ennen vanhaan totuttu naisia vähättelevä ja kova tyyli on vähentynyt. Juha Itkonen on asiaa pohtinut ja kysyy nyt, päästiinkö siitä sittenkään. Onko piikikkyys vain siirtynyt sosiaalisen mediaan, jossa sivalletaan nimimerkin takaa tai päättäjiin, joista osa lausuu törkeyksiä julkisesti? Keskusteluilmapiirihän on kaikkea muuta kuin siistiytynyt. Anu Koivunen avaa keskustelun suomalaista joukkoviestintää ravistelleesta uutisesta, eli Suomen Tietotoimiston epävarmasta tulevaisuudesta. Sanoma ilmoitti vastikään suunnittelevansa STT:n palveluista luopumista ja pian Keskisuomalainen ilmaisi saman. Harveneva tilaajakanta voi merkitä uutistoimiston kuolinkamppailua. Pitäisikö STT pelastaa ja jos, niin miten? Kenen tehtävä kansallisen uutistoimiston hengissäpitäminen on? Taru Tujunen haluaa kuulla, uskovatko kanssakeskustelijat vielä Suomen säilymiseen, vaikka tuoreet väestöennusteet ovat mykistäviä. Vain aniharvassa kunnassa syntyy enää enemmän ihmisiä kuin kuolee. Muutosta pidetään pysyvänä. Voisiko väestön muutos johtaa uudenlaisen Suomen syntymiseen? Mikä ylipäätään tekee Suomesta Suomen?

Šajā reizē tiekamies ar mednieku un pieredzējušu praktiķi Mārci Saklauru, lai runātu par aļņiem – par jaunākajiem pētījumiem, iespēju uzlabot trofeju kvalitāti un aļņu populāciju kopumā. Apspriedīsim arī lielākos mītus un maldīgus priekšstatus, kas joprojām valda mednieku vidū.Uzzini, kā gudra saimniekošana un zinātnes dati var palīdzēt nodrošināt veselīgu aļņu populāciju un izcilas trofejas nākotnē.Epizode sadarbībā ar GPSPRO - Jaunmoku iela 27, Rīga: https://gpspro.lv/Pievienojieties šim kanālam, lai iegūtu piekļuvi privilēģijām.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqB3nyhYHXKobopia9d7xgA/join

Editor: God, family, and country were Charlie Kirk's priorities and in that exact order. He reminded me of my father, who was a true American patriot like the founding fathers. Charlie Kirk was assassinated for his Christian beliefs and dedication to telling the truth. His death should not be the death of civil discourse in the world, but the shot heard around the world, which gives birth to good people reclaiming the unalienable rights given to us by God as human beings. Our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness depend on civil discourse continuing. If you are a parent, pastor,...Article Link

Being likeable isn't about vanity—it's about impact. In this Monday Moments episode of the Kreatures of Habit Podcast, Michael dives into the real value of being someone others want to be around. Likeability opens doors, strengthens relationships, and makes life—for you and those around you—way more fun.When you focus on leaving people better than you found them, you naturally create opportunities, build trust, and boost your own happiness along the way. This is your reminder that being likeable isn't just nice—it's powerful.Tune in, get inspired, and start leading with energy people can't help but love.If this episode hits, don't forget to share it, rate it, and subscribe—let's spread the habit of making life more enjoyable, together.

Paul urges the Corinthians not to receive God's grace in vain, exposing the gap between outward claims and reconciliation.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: stand-up comedian Chris Duffy! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask AI” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions. Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #287:  This episode consists of one bit and that bit is called "Last Chance".  We listen to album for the first time and review it or it could of an album we did not like in the past.  This week's album is considered to be a glam metal underground classic by many hardcore hair metal fans.  Danny and Mark did not own this album and actually never heard the album at all, so we gave it a chance this week.  We review the album track by track and give our honest opinion.  Some people might agree with us and other people might think that we are insane.  What are your thoughts.  Leave us a message on youtube, X, or instagram.Hard Rocking Trivia Show Free Spotify Playlists:Hard Rock & Classic Metal (1989)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tiGdAvehbSTUtytfR6N9f?si=t37TN_ECRRmwAg2-b11qhQLong Lost Rock (1975-1984)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AlX7wsKrwpMmTr7HoxWie?si=SRPSSWmASWqudK1QicMnyg----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hard Rocking Trivia Show on X:https://x.com/ResedaCCHRTS YouTube Channel:  (Check out the concerts in the Playlists)https://www.youtube.com/@hardrockingtriviashow667

Christianity is not merely a religion filled with rituals and observances to be kept. The Apostle Paul told the Corinthians that it was a message which they experienced. Indeed, even today the Holy Spirit is still at work through the preaching of the gospel to bring people to experience the gospel of God so their burdens of sin, guilt and shame, are taken away in an instant. It is the reception of the gospel which opens spiritually blind eyes, unstops spiritually deaf ears to be able to hear the voice of God, and officiates the adoption of lost souls into the Kingdom and family of God!

"A Dan in Vain" by Lee Hong-Chi is a powerful glimpse into Shanghai lost hopes, capturing young artists' internal struggles and societal pressures with minimal emotion. The post “A Dance in Vain”, interview with the director Lee Hong-Chi and actress Cici Wang appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

Scripture: Luke 14:1, 7-14

Today we read one of the most meaningful chapters in the Bible > Ch. 15 of 1 Corinthians. Many verses “jump out” inviting our meditation. The one we have chosen to really reflect upon is v10.  Paul laments on his unworthiness, but then says, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain.  On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God.”We hear the word grace used a lot in Christian circles.  There are popular hymns about “amazing grace” and how the Lord has “saved a wretch like me.”  Careful Bible readers more than anyone else appreciate “the wonder of his grace.”  But we need to thoughtfully reflect on the example of Paul and his utter commitment of service to his Lord to see that “his grace toward me was not in vain.”No one can earn salvation so that they deserve it!  We must ask ourselves in accepting “his grace” – ‘What kind of motivation is this creating in my heart?  Can it be that for all too many in these “last days” that his grace is taken for granted and it fails to motivate them to live really committed lives, failing to follow the example of Paul?Let us realize that our commitment is really seen in all the small things we do (or don't do) every day.  Paul urged his companions in this.  We will soon read in 2 Cor. 8 how he “urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace.”   That “act of grace” was in “taking part  in the relief of the saints” who were in “extreme poverty” [v.2,4]   Paul tells the Corinthians,  “… you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you – see that you excel in this act of grace also.” [v.6,7]

In this message from our Ten Commandments Series, we dive into what it truly means to not take the Lord's Name in vain. Far beyond avoiding profanity, Scripture reveals that carrying God's name in vain is about misrepresenting His character, using His authority without intimacy, and living as though His Name has no weight. From the sobering story of the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19 to the holiness of Yahweh revealed at Sinai, this sermon challenges us to carry the Name of Jesus with reverence, power, and authenticity. You'll discover how complacency, compromise, mixture, hypocrisy, and powerlessness can all desecrate His Name—and how radical love, holy fear, and true identity in Christ restore us to be a people who bear His Name rightly.

Matt KerrMatthew 9:35-38Outside PeopleAugust 31, 2035

YOU'RE SO VAIN-We're BACKKKKKK! I'm this episode we hohash about why being VAIN is a good thing, how it helps us, and why we should embrace this sin as a SUPERPOWER! Botox, being our best self, and embracing our beauty! Listen in TODAYSupport the show

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In this Message Pastor Les Teaches on the third commandment “Do not take the name of the Lord in vain.” It's more than words—it's about how we live and represent God. From Acts 19, we see the sons of Sceva try to use Jesus' name without knowing Him. The lesson? Authority in His name comes only through intimacy with Him. We carry God's name in vain through complacency, compromise, mixture, hypocrisy, and powerlessness. Taking His name isn't about empty speech—it's about identity. When we misuse His name, it's identity theft. When we honor it with reverence and obedience, We steward His name and Represent Him rightly  The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com 

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We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Mark 4:26–29. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Scotty Ward Smith. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

1. Who Has Bewitched You? (v.1) 2. How Did You Receive the Spirit? (v.2) 3. How Are You Being Perfected? (v.3) 4. Were Your Experiences in Vain? (v.4) 5. Where Does The Spirit Work Miracles? (v.5)

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I admit freely I am a vain person. I always have been this way, but found positive outlets to mitigate negative feelings. But my current battle has me struggling intensely with what is merely a consequence of my disease and it's completely out of my control. Here I discuss the negative consequences and my drive to mitigate vain emotions with respect to my terminal diseases. It won't be easy...

Although atheism is rife in our country, is not an even greater disaster those who go to places of Christian worship and yet, in God's eyes, fail to offer to him the heart-felt worship he seeks. The wide variety of Churches must surely indicate this.   But we must avoid a judgmental attitude, that is God's prerogative, however we cannot help seeing some of the differences between first century Christianity and that which exists today. .Our first aim must be to make sure we ourselves are approaching God and His Son in the way he desires.Our second aim should be to try to help others whom we fear are failing in their approach to effectively worship God.  Now Jesus, in confronting this failure, bluntly said that the type of worship he was seeing was ”in vain.” How tragic that any worship is in vain.  One cannot totally blame the atheist and agnostic when they turn their backs on Christianity as they see such a contradictory mix of churches .A major reason why we read the Bible every day is to get a right understanding of what God and his Son Jesus, require of us. Only through God's word do we learn how they should be served and worshipped.In today's reading (Mark 7) Jesus calls the Pharisees and Scribes “hypocrites”[v.6], that is, people who put on a false front.  He quotes what God caused Isaiah to prophecy (as in his 29th chapter v.13); for God declared, “This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from me, in vain do they worship me; teaching as doctrine the commandments of men.”[v.7]How much worship today is pleasing to God?  Only God knows, but the above quotation shows there are two aspects we must get right.  Our attitude of heart, worship is not just a ritual, it must reflect the desires we feel in our heart.  Secondly, that the things we teach and believe are truly confirmed by God's word.Words we read a week ago in the last chapter of Romans spring to mind, “watch for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have been taught; avoid them.  For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites …” [v.17,18]  Let us make sure our appetite is fed every day by the word of God, the words of Jesus ringing in our minds, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” [John 6 v.35].

Find the accompanying PowerPointHere. Don't Be Led Away by Vain Philosophy (Colossians 2:8, 14-23), by Donnie V. Rader. 8/10/2025 Sunday PM Sermon.

Who is more vain than me? Not David!

In this LIVE episode, the hosts explore the often-overlooked topic of varicoceles. Dr. Houman sheds light on the prevalence of this condition, affecting approximately 15% of men, and discusses the challenges in diagnosing it. Dr. Houman also delves into the significant implications varicoceles have on fertility, particularly how they elevate testicular temperature, adversely affecting sperm quality and DNA integrity.

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

When It Seems Your Abounding is in Vain

On the night of the 9th of Av, our ancestors cried tears of despair—tears the Talmud calls “בכיה של חנם”, baseless weeping. G-d's response wasn't punitive, it was prophetic: “You wept in vain, and this day will be one of tears for generations.” But what were they really crying about? And why do we still cry?This class explores the roots of generational trauma in the Jewish psyche, from the fear of the spies to the quiet despair echoing through the Jewish community today. We'll dive deep into the psychological and spiritual scars left by centuries of exile, oppression, and self-doubt and discover how fear can shape reality more powerfully than facts.Using Torah, Talmud, Chassidut, and modern psychological insight, we'll unpack how vain tears become real sorrow—and how breaking the cycle starts with reclaiming our Divine power. From elephants in the circus to Harvard psychology experiments, this session will challenge you to reframe your internal narrative, discard inherited limitations, and begin the long-awaited journey from grief to redemption.KEY TAKEAWAYS:The Origin of Tisha B'Av: Understand the deeper meaning behind the “vain tears” of our ancestors and why this night became one of generational grief.Trauma as Inheritance: Discover how Jewish despair today is often rooted not in current events, but in stories, beliefs, and fears passed down through generations.The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Learn how our perception of self shapes our destiny—and why seeing ourselves as grasshoppers ensures others will too.From Powerlessness to Purpose: Gain tools to shift from victimhood to empowerment, and how G-d never asks us to face a challenge without first giving us the strength to overcome it.Healing the Diaspora Spirit: Explore how our generation can begin to break the cycle of inherited fear and transform Tisha B'Av into a festival of light.#TishaBav #VainTears #GenerationalTrauma #Bible #BibleStudy #spies #TorahLessons #TorahPortion #Torah #Devarim #Deutoronomy #inneregypt Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Are you stuck in a daily grind? In this episode of Spirit Connection, we have a special excerpt from a recent Monthly Mentoring Session and it's so encouraging!  Doug brings another part of the prophetic word for this month. If you are longing for a place of rest and not toil, you'll want to watch or listen to learn what God is doing in this season.  The post No Longer Laboring in Vain [Episode 400] first appeared on Doug Addison.

In this episode, we dive into the arc of the Vain Controller, the shadowy force behind performative success, image obsession, and the illusion of perfection. Known in our Inner Villain deck as Regina George (yes, that Regina George), this archetype reveals the ways we chase validation, status, and admiration—often at the cost of authenticity and trust.We unpack:Why “people pleasing” is just one face of deeper shape-shifting strategies to stay safe and resourced.How the Vain Controller expresses in culture, including its Human Design (undefined heart/ego), Enneagram type (3), and root wound (betrayal).The burn book logic of self-sabotage: When controlling image becomes more important than truth.The connection between this archetype and narcissistic personality traits—and how healing doesn't require shame, but rather, courage to be seen.The deeper spiritual medicine of trust and redefinition of success that liberates the Inventor (the transformed form of this archetype).Why “faking good” might be the most dangerous form of self-abandonment.Plus, two Am I the Asshole case studies that illuminate the painful edge between vanity, betrayal, and the fear of losing power.Key Archetypal Stages Covered:Pinnacle Villain: The Vain Controller – The one who would burn down her own castle if it meant staying on top.Successful Antagonist: The Influencer – Bulletproof facade, all approval, no intimacy.Wounded Child: The Envious – The one who mistakes wealth and appearance for worth.Covert Form: The Compliant – Faking good, performing growth, staying hidden behind praise.Hero: The Unveiled – Naked truth. Willing to lose clout to find connection.Legend: The Inventor – Rebuilding from authentic resources, turning passion into purpose.We also touch on:The time periods and cultural climates that amplify this archetype (hello, 1980s).The trap of ambition without desire.Why so many “successful” people are secretly crumbling from a lack of real trust.And how to recognize when this archetype is showing up in your work, relationships, or self-image.This one's for anyone who's ever felt like they needed to look good while falling apart, or who's ready to be seen for real—not just admired.Referenced in the episode:Mean Girls (film)The Emperor's New Clothes (folktale)Human Design: Undefined Heart/Ego CenterEnneagram Type 3 (The Achiever)“Am I the Asshole?” Reddit postsComing soon: The Inner Villain Transformation Deck launches on Kickstarter later this year. Stay tuned for the release and sign up for updates at [your link here].—Let us know: Have you ever faked good? Been betrayed by someone obsessed with image? Or lost trust trying to stay perfect? We'd love to hear your stories.For more, visit: thisspiritualfix.comFollow us on Substack: [The Life Alchemist]Instagram: @thisspiritualfix | @kristinawiltseeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

These days, nearly everyone has some form of social media or online presence, but what exactly are you choosing to share about yourself with a godless world? Are you representing yourself as a Christ follower or as someone who's got one foot in the world? What does claiming to be a Christian while consistently posting worldly content on social media say about someone? It's important to reflect Christ in both words and actions, including our online presence, recognizing that social media is a public representation of one's personal beliefs.(00:00) Using the Lord's Name in Vain(12:24) Social Media Impact on Witnessing(27:06) Message of Salvation and HopeCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Website: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND PRE-ORDER:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M999

Have you ever thought that taking time to work out, meal prep, or track your food is selfish? Vain? Or that you don't have time for it? Then today's episode is for you! We're reframing why taking time to take care of yourself should be a priority, not optional.August Shred waitlist:https://macroswithem.com/shred-with-em/Save 10% on supplements with code Emmahttps://www.hapibodi.comThe EmPowered Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/macroswithemcommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macroswithem/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/macroswithem