Podcasts about valleys

Where is God when it hurts? In this message from 1 Kings 20:26-28, we're reminded that God is not only the God of the hills, where victories are celebrated, but also the God of the valleys, where faith is tested and character is formed. Whether you're experiencing breakthrough or heartbreak, abundance or lack, God remains present, powerful, and faithful. Discover how His greatest work often happens in the seasons we least expect, and be encouraged to recognize His presence no matter where you are in your journey.

Last week we talked about valleys and mountains. Valleys being those dreaded low places in life, and mountains being those beautiful highs. We all want to stay in our mountaintop experiences, but we can’t. Do you remember why? Because nothing grows on top of a mountain. If you go high enough, the view is breathtaking, but the air is too thin for anything to grow. And that’s the way we are. The highs are beautiful, but we’re not growing when we’ve reached the pinnacle. God wants His girls continually growing. Don’t you realize there is so much more potential in you? God loves you so much, He won’t allow you to remain in a place where that potential becomes stagnant. So, to the valleys we go. The valley is where everything grows. Down here, sis, in these trenches, is where you grow. God’s greatest desire isn’t simply for you to be happy or comfortable. It’s for you to know Him, trust Him, and become the fullness of who He created you to be. Can you see that? Your valley isn’t evidence that God has forsaken you—it’s often evidence that He hasn’t. He loves you entirely too much to leave you standing on that mountaintop. Where would I be if I hadn’t struggled with my health and faced death? Where would I be if I hadn’t gone through financial disaster and lost it all? Where would I be if I hadn’t been crushed on this journey to the point of wanting to quit? Where would I be if my family hadn’t endured seven years of division and separation? Would I be happier? Actually, no. Would I be further along? Absolutely not. Without those hardships, those struggles, and those deep valleys, I wouldn’t have discovered I could really trust God. I would still be so full of myself—convinced my success was something I had earned. I would think the house I owned, the car I drove, and the clothes I wore defined me. I would have missed the miracle of waking up to another day of life. I would still be standing on my mountain, looking down on those who were struggling, quietly assuming they must have done something wrong while I had somehow done everything right. Thank You, Lord, for not leaving me there. Because on that mountain, I would have missed the sweetness of humility. I would have taken so much for granted. I would have remained trapped in my performance, my striving, and my self-importance. And perhaps most tragically of all, I would have walked through this life with knowing ABOUT God, but not really KNOWING him, not really TRUSTING him, not really LEANING on him, not really changed by him, and not really truly LOVING him. Here, in the middle of those struggles and hardships, I found something I never would have discovered on the mountain: He didn’t leave me here. He’s growing me here. So why am I coming back around to this valley teaching? Quite simply, because that’s exactly where the Holy Spirit led me this morning. And I believe this message isn’t just for someone out there—it’s for someone listening right now. Here’s what He put on my heart… Someone woke up today feeling incredibly alone. Someone is dealing with people who are exhausting, difficult, and beyond their ability to change. Someone is married to an unbeliever and wondering how much longer they can carry the weight of that burden. Someone is watching their aging parents face decisions they never wanted to make, navigating circumstances where every option feels impossible. Someone is crying out for their prodigal, wondering when they’ll finally come home. Someone is facing financial devastation and doesn’t know how they’re going to make it. Someone is standing in the middle of a mess they cannot fix, no matter how hard they try. Someone is walking through the darkest wilderness season of their life and quietly wondering, “Am I ever going to get out of this?” Sis, if that’s you, I want you to hear this clearly: You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. You are not stuck in a place where God cannot reach you. The same God who meets you on the mountaintop is the God who walks with you through the valley. And maybe, just maybe, this valley isn’t where your story is falling apart. Maybe it’s where God is growing something in you that could never grow anywhere else. So for you, my sweet sister, God knew you would be listening today. And for you, He asked me to remind you once again of the growth in the low places. The fruit you will produce because of your time in the valley. Remember those fruits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Yes, here in the valley of loneliness. Here in the valley with difficult people. Here in the valley with an unbelieving spouse. Here in the valley with aging parents. Here in the valley with your prodigal. Here in the valley with no money, messes you can’t fix, and this dreaded wilderness—God is drawing closer and closer to you. Why? Because it’s here that you realize you need Him. It’s here that you hit your knees. It’s here that you draw near to Him because He is your only way, your only refuge, and your only hope. And James 4:8 promises, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” This is the valley of closeness. This is the valley of abiding. This is the valley of dependence. This is where your prayers change from rushed and routine to desperate and real. This is where His Word becomes more than words on a page—it becomes your daily bread. This is where worship becomes your warfare and peace becomes your victory. This is where you stop asking, “Lord, how do I get out of this?” and begin asking, “Lord, what are You growing in me here?” This is where you discover that Jesus really is enough. And isn’t that what we’ve wanted all along? Not merely a better life, but a deeper one. Not merely God’s blessings, but God’s presence. Not merely a mountaintop experience, but a relationship so intimate that we can whisper, “Whether I’m on the mountain or in the valley, it is well with my soul.” Sis, don’t waste your valley wishing you were somewhere else. God has fruit growing here that couldn’t grow anywhere else. One day you’ll stand on another mountaintop and realize you didn’t get there in spite of your valley – you got there BECAUSE of it. Yes, what’s growing in you HERE will take you to greater places next than you’ve ever imagined. This is where you learn a deep abiding faith and trust that creates a HOLY YES to God’s next invitation. An invitation you would dismiss if you didn’t first grow here in this valley. An invitation to higher ground which you would have been to afraid to accept if you wouldn’t have see the hand of God in this low. Grab your Bible and open it to 2 Corinthians. This is a book written by Paul as he was suffering greatly. He was being beaten, being imprisoned, facing constant turmoil and threats, all because he knew Jesus, he loved Jesus, and he was spreading the teaching of Jesus. He’s not writing about these things for pity, he’s sharing of his valley because he’s personally experiencing the growth and change within. Chapter 1, verse 8-9, Paul writes, “We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure and we thought we would never live through it.” Okay – let’s pause right there. Is that how you feel? Are you questioning how you’re going to live through this? Do you feel crushed? Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel you simply don’t have the ability to continue in what you’re going through? Yes? KEEP READING!!!!!! The next thing Paul says is “BUT AS A RESULT …” Underline that. Highlight it. Circle it. Draw arrows to it. Paul is saying this horrendous valley he went through, uncertain he could even make it through produced a result. It caused something in his life. It wasn’t meaningless. It was all for a purpose. What resulted? “AS A RESULT, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead.” And what this says is if God can raise the dead, if he can defeat the most final of all finals which is death itself, then he can bring life, bring hope, bring light back to whatever hard, dark, overwhelming, and too far gone thing you’re dealing with. Through this valley, through this hardship, through this thing you question if you’re going to be able to even make it through, something is going to shift and you’re going to change. That change is you will STOP RELYING ON YOURSELF AND LEARN TO RELY ONLY ON GOD. Jesus says in Matthew 19:26, “For with God, all things are possible.” Not without him. You’ve tried that. BUT WITH GOD – have you tried that yet? WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. This is you learning to rely only on God. I love to study different translations of a scripture to really understand it. Using the Bible app, I have my preferred translations set to NLT, NIV, TPT, and MSG. Then, when reading a specific scripture in the app, I can just hold down on it, then hit “compare” and it will show me that exact verse in all those different translations. If you’re not using that tool, try it. So, for example, that same scripture, 1 Corinthians 1:9 in the MSG translation says this, “As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. WE WERE FORCED TO TRUST GOD TOTALLY.” Well doesn’t that explain this season of your life? This wilderness, this hardship, this struggle. This isn’t because God has forsaken you here – this is because God is working here. He’s growing you. He’s literally allowing the best thing that could ever happen. What’s that … he’s allowing you to experience first hand that you can trust him totally. God knows most of us wouldn’t just naturally trust him totally. God knows we will have to experience that impossible situation for ourselves, come to the very end of ourselves, sit in the mess without a way to fix it, and then call out to him. And when we call out to him, he comes running! He comes running with power that can strengthen you, give you peace, and bring every dead thing back to life. And then you know – YOU CAN TRUST GOD TOTALLY. As a result of your low valley, you are learning more about God than any class could ever teach you. And perhaps the greatest gift of all won’t be what God DID FOR you in the valley. It will be what He did IN you. HE GREW YOU! Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

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Psalm 23 teaches that God is not just the God of your mountaintop experiences; he also journeys through the valleys with you, when you're facing problems, conflict, grief, fear, or failure. He guides you down the right paths and, ultimately, creates good from your valley. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches about the kinds of valleys you encounter and how to walk through them with confidence.As you walk through a valley, God still wants you to trust him. And when you're faithful to Christ in the valleys of failure, fear, conflict, grief, and trouble, you will be rewarded. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about God's goodness and these eternal rewards. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Psalm 23 teaches that God is not just the God of your mountaintop experiences; he also journeys through the valleys with you, when you're facing problems, conflict, grief, fear, or failure. He guides you down the right paths and, ultimately, creates good from your valley. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches about the kinds of valleys you encounter and how to walk through them with confidence.Valleys are an inevitable part of life, and you never know when they're going to show up. As Pastor Rick continues to teach in this message from Psalm 23, he reminds you that God is always with you—even in the valleys. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

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In this study of Psalm 23, Pastor Rick teaches about the never-ending goodness of God—the answer to the worry, regret, indecision, emotional pain, and fear in your life. Discover how your life can be transformed when you understand and believe in God's goodness.Psalm 23 teaches that God is not just the God of your mountaintop experiences; he also journeys through the valleys with you, when you're facing problems, conflict, grief, fear, or failure. He guides you down the right paths and, ultimately, creates good from your valley. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches about the kinds of valleys you encounter and how to walk through them with confidence.In a difficult valley, the darkness can be overwhelming. But the shadows in your life are evidence of the presence of light. Learn from Pastor Rick how to turn your back to the shadows and look at the light of God's goodness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

More with CGP regular Derek X and youth sports. Here Derek gets into the demands on families... managing time, travel and expenses while keeping academics as the priority. He also lays out the most difficult aspect families contend with in youth sports - both for the family and their kids. The Christopher Gabriel Program ----------------------------------------------------------- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Christopher Gabriel Program' on all platforms: The Christopher Gabriel Program is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- The Christopher Gabriel Program | Website | Facebook | X | Instagram | --- Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is full of mountains and valleys. One day we’re standing on the mountaintop, taking in the view and thanking God for how good life feels. The next, we’re walking through a valley we never saw coming, wondering how we got here and how we’ll ever make it through. That’s life. No one gets a permanent address on the mountaintop, and no one stays in the valley forever. We all experience seasons of joy and seasons of sorrow, seasons of abundance and seasons of struggle. There are moments when we feel strong, confident, and full of faith, and there are moments when we’re tired, discouraged, and simply trying to take the next step. The mountains and the valleys are both part of the journey. Does this mean we hate the valleys and only live for the mountaintops? If so, we’re wasting much of our lives. It’s like the person who chooses misery all week long and only lives for the weekend. Or the person who is continually chasing greener grass, only to get there and find it’s always greener somewhere else. They’re waiting for life to begin when life has been happening all along. Sometimes I wonder if we’re guilty of doing the same thing spiritually. We endure the valleys and merely survive them while we wait for God to get us back to the mountain. We decide the mountaintop is where God is blessing us and the valley is where he’s forgotten us. We assume one is good and one is bad. But what if we’re wrong? What if God never intended for us to love one and despise the other? What if he designed both? God is in control of all things, so why does he allow these low valleys in life? Why doesn’t he take us to the mountaintop experiences and let us stay there? Why not total bliss all the time? Why can’t everything just be good and stay good? My husband and I have often joked over the years of raising three kids that when the rare moment comes along when all three are doing great at the same time—with no problems—we hold our breath. Experience has taught us it doesn’t last long. It’s our mountaintop. It’s bliss. It’s rare. We know we’re here, but we also know we probably don’t get to stay here. Before long, back down into the valley we’ll go with at least one of them. Have you ever noticed that’s the way life seems to work? We just can’t keep things at their very best for very long. The job is good, then the job is hard. The marriage is happy, then the marriage is struggling. Our bodies are healthy, then suddenly they aren’t. The bank account is full, then an unexpected expense arrives. We finally catch our breath, and then life takes it away again. The mountains are beautiful, but they’re temporary. The valleys are difficult, but they’re temporary too. And that’s not a flaw in God’s design. It’s part of it. If mountaintops became permanent, we would begin to worship the view instead of the God who brought us there. If valleys never came, we would never learn surrender and trust. The mountain gives us perspective, but the valley gives us depth. God has never promised us a life of uninterrupted mountaintops. What he has promised is something far better—His uninterrupted presence. He’s God on the mountain, and he’s God in the valley. He isn’t waiting for you at the top. He’s walking with you wherever you are. And perhaps that’s the invitation—not to spend our lives trying to escape the valleys or cling to the mountains, but to learn to look for God in both. 1 Kings 20:28, “The LORD says, ‘Because the Arameans think the LORD is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am the LORD.” If you just pluck this one scripture out, it won’t make sense. So, let’s study the context and see what God is telling us. Israel are God’s people who seek him and trust him. They have enemies constantly trying to defeat them. One of those enemies is the kingdom of Aram who’s King is Ben-Hadad. The Arameans greatly outnumbered the Israelites, yet the Israelites had just defeated them in battle. As the Aramenas were trying to understand their battle and how they could have lost to an army so beneath them, they came to the conclusion it was because of the Israelites’ God. Verse 23, they said “Their gods are gods of the mountains. That is why they were too strong for us. But if we fight them in the valleys, surely we will be stronger than them.” With that in mind, the Arameans planned their next attack on God’s people in a valley. A valley, a low spot, where the Israelites’ mountaintop God would have no reign and no power. They didn’t doubt God’s existence, they doubted his authority over both the mountain and the valley. BUT THEY WERE WRONG! Our LORD isn’t just a mountaintop God. He’s not limited by good experiences and positive outcomes. He’s not just in the highs – he’s in the lows. His jurisdiction is not limited by location or circumstance. And this is why the LORD said in verse 28, “Because the Arameans think the LORD is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am the LORD.” Essentially God is saying, “You’ve seen me work on the mountain, NOW WATCH ME WORK IN THE LOW VALLEYS TOO!” This is a lesson not only for the enemy, but for God’s people. “Stop thinking I will only give you victory up here, I can work in the lows too!” This was more than God winning a battle, this was God revealing himself. What? You think God has boundaries? You think there’s somewhere he doesn’t rule? Somewhere out of his reach? Somewhere his power isn’t effective? Something too hard or too big and beyond his dominion? You think there’s a place God can’t give victory. GIRL, JUST WATCH HIM. Today, we often live exactly as the Aramean’s who thought God was only the God of the mountain. We believe: God is with me when my marriage is good! God is with me when my body is healthy! God is with me when the money is there! God is with me when all the kids are doing well! God is with me when my prayers are answered! Yes, he’s with me … I can see him … look at all this goodness in my life! I’m on the mountaintop! But life doesn’t stay there, and soon we’re in a low valley and we begin asking: Where is God? Why isn’t he helping me? Has he left me? Did I do something wrong? Is he punishing me with this deep dark valley of hardship and struggle? And really what we’re wondering is if God stayed on the mountain and he’s not with us in the valley. But I want to give you one memorable fact that will stay with you forever. NOTHING GROWS ON THE MOUNTAINTOP. Have you ever climbed a really tall mountain – I’m talking a legit mountain. Have you noticed the higher you go, the thinner the air gets. And as you continue the climb, it just becomes rocky. No trees. No fruit. No grass. No flowers. The view is remarkable and it feels great to stand on top of the mountain, but NOTHING GROWS UP THERE. That, my friends, is life. You don’t grow in your moutaintop moments. When everything is so perfectly good, you’re not growing. And that’s why God doesn’t leave you up there. He lovingly brings you back down to the valley because in the valley is where YOU GROW! Trees grow in the valley. Fruit is produced in the valley. Flowers are in abundance in the valley. It’s the low places where we grow. I find it interesting that God could have simply prevented the second battle altogether. Instead, He allowed Israel to go right back into another fight. Why? Because there was something about Himself He wanted revealed that could only be revealed in the valley. God isn’t better on the mountain. He’s simply different there. The mountain may reveal His majesty, but the valley reveals His faithfulness. What God is showing us is regardless of the place we are in life, regardless of the highs and lows, he is the LORD over every place. Just as the mountain doesn’t make him God, neither do the valleys of life diminish him. He is just as present, just as powerful, and just as soverign in the lowest and hardest of valleys in your life as he is on the highest and most victorious mountain. I have a beautiful friend currently battling a relentless and ugly cancer. This cancer has dragged her through one heck of a dark valley. But here in this valley, she has discovered God’s presence unlike ever before. She has learned He is her only hope. She has learned peace that doesn’t make sense. She has learned full surrender and unwavering faith. That’s what valleys do to us, and I have to believe that’s one of the reasons God allows them. He reveals Himself in such personal and powerful ways. Perhaps her mountaintop moments will come and she will stand whole, healthy, and healed with a long, beautiful life ahead of her. Oh, how I pray she experiences that. But here’s what I know—she won’t grow up there. She’s growing down here. And maybe that’s why God doesn’t allow us to permanently live on the mountaintops. We would enjoy him there, but we wouldn’t NEED him there. We would celebrate him there, but we wouldn’t CLING to him there. It is in the valley where we discover he really is enough. It’s in the valley where we learn he wasn’t kidding when he said he would never leave us or forsake us. It’s in the valley where we find his strength made perfect in our weakness. It’s in the valley where we discover his peace isn’t dependent on our circumstances and his goodness isn’t diminished by our suffering. Mountaintops are where we often celebrate God. Valleys are where we come to know him. So perhaps we’ve had it wrong all along. Perhaps the goal isn’t to spend our lives desperately trying to escape the valleys and cling to the mountains. Perhaps the goal is to stop asking, “How do I get out of here?” long enough to ask, “Lord, what are You revealing here?” Because He’s still the LORD here. The valley has never been outside of his jurisdiction. It has never been beyond his reach. It has never been beneath his attention. And just as He told the Arameans thousands of years ago, I believe he is still saying to his people today, “You think you’ve seen me work before? Just watch me work here too.” So, if you find yourself standing on a mountaintop today, breathe it in. Thank him for the view. Celebrate the joy. Receive it as a gift. And if you find yourself in a valley today, don’t despise it. Don’t assume you’ve been abandoned there. Don’t waste this season merely trying to survive it. Look for him there. Because he isn’t just waiting for you on the next mountaintop. He’s already standing beside you in the valley. He is the LORD of both. Don’t spend your life trying to escape the valleys or trying to cling to the mountains, but learn to look for God in both. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Calvin Wisen | Mark 9

God has lessons for us to learn while we are in the valley. 

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Episode Summary: Welcome to Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson for Part 2 of my conversation with Jonathan M. Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. If you missed Part 1, I encourage you to listen to that episode first, where Jon vulnerably shared how, as a Christian leader, he found himself entangled in the grip of alcoholism. In today's episode, we pick up where we left off, diving deeper into Jon's road to recovery, what breaking free actually looked like, and how others can find lasting hope from their own battles with addiction, shame, and secrecy. Jon doesn't just tell a story of struggle. He gives us a roadmap for surrender, accountability, and freedom through Christ. Whether you're facing your own entanglement or walking alongside someone who is, this episode is packed with truth, grace, and the kind of hope that transforms lives. If you or someone you love has ever struggled with hidden pain, addiction, or the pressure to keep up appearances, this conversation is for you. Jon's story is a testimony to the power of grace, truth, and the freedom found in Christ. Quotables from the episode: I’m the Christian that became an alcoholic, not the other way around. The church is usually okay with and knows how to handle the other way around. The alcoholics who become Christians. But what do you do with the Christians who become alcoholics or the Christians who become adulterers, or the Christians who become addicts, the Christians who become bulimics… what do you do with those people? Salvation is a lifeline, but sanctification is a lifetime process. Healing is like an onion. God helps heal the outside layer and lets us live in that healing for a little bit. And then at a later time, it's time to peel back the next layer. And then it's time to peel back the next layer. God is gentle and gracious that way. Healing is for a lifetime. I don't want you to just be sober. I want you to be here, especially if your drinking is so destructive, it's killing you. I want you to be here. So please get sober. But don't stop there. Because there's something better for you. There's something better waiting for you than just sobriety. Healing starts with abiding in Christ. I think for a lot of my life having grown up in the church, it's like, you know, you get these kind of trite phrases and whatnot. And what I can tell you is that when I get to the end of my rope, you realize how precious Jesus is when he's all you have to cling on to. This is the only step that must be done first. But it has to start with step one: you have to spend time with Jesus. The third step is radical vulnerability. That adjective there is really important. We're okay with talking about the vulnerability. I think it's become kind of in vogue lately. I'm talking about being radically vulnerable—a whole new level of vulnerability. The four steps of healing include abiding with Christ, finding your true identity, practicing radical vulnerability, and being obedient to God. I can tell you by following those four steps, I kicked alcohol, I found sobriety, but most importantly, I found more of Jesus, and I can't overstate what that has done in my life. Recommended Resources: Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free by Jonathon M. Seidl Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life by Jonathon Seidl and Kirk Cameron Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Jon Seidl: Website / Instagram / Facebook / X Connect with Dr. Bengtson: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Jonathon M. Seidl has been telling stories his whole life. In fact, he’s written over 10,000 of them, first after helping start a successful news website and then as the editor in chief of the popular nonprofit I Am Second. He’s the author of the new book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, a radically vulnerable story of being the Christian who became an alcoholic and his climb out of addiction and how others can break free from life’s entanglements. He currently runs the popular daily devotional website The Veritas Daily (theveritasdaily.com), where he writes on faith, culture, and addiction while also completing his master’s in theological studies from Southwestern Seminary. Originally from Wisconsin, he lives in Frisco, Texas, with his wife, Brett, and their children, Annie and Jack. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hard places are no stranger to any of us. We all walk through moments that feel suffocating, where disappointment, pain, or pressure make freedom seem out of reach. The temptation is to shut down, focus on what's missing, or start believing nothing will ever change.But what if the breakthrough starts with worship? What if praise comes before freedom? Just like Paul and Silas, Job, and David, we can be honest with God and also sing when we absolutely don't feel like it. And often these raw moments are where change begins.Not just for you, but for your family and community.Because freedom isn't just personal. It's contagious. And as you find your midnight song, the chains binding you and those around you can begin to break. Your story of apin can become someone else's hope.Scriptures ReferencedJob 1:20-22; Psalm 30:5 34:1, 119:105; Isaiah 61:1; Acts 16:25-34; Galatians 5:1Key InsightsWorshipping in the middle of pain creates space for real breakthrough.The most powerful prisons aren't the ones around us. They're the ones within us.God is looking for people who will trust Him enough to worship before the breakthrough.Jesus didn't just come to forgive sinners. He came to free prisoners.Personal breakthrough has the potential to become corporate breakthrough.Your freedom becomes someone else's theology.Key Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and AnnouncementsAs we enter August, we will be changing our Sunday gathering times to 9:00 and 10:30 AM and our midweek gathering will shift to Wednesdays at 6:00 PM.00:02:55 - Valleys of Tears and Spring of HopeThe name "Springhouse" is rooted in Psalm 84— "As they pass through the Valley of Baka (tears), they make it a place of springs...."00:04:34 - Finding Songs in the NightIn hard times, we should remember Paul and Silas in Acts 16. They found worship at midnight. Pain can help us trust God more and show strong hope for those who come after us.00:10:07 - Anchored Trust Outshines CircumstanceMidnight Worship is not about knowing all the answers. It is about having strong trust that God is there and good, even when situations or what others think make us doubt.00:12:06 - Freedom Breaks Chains for AllWhen we worship in our prisons, it creates changes that can spread to others. As we're transformed, it affects our families and communities, too.00:17:03 - Your Breakthrough Becomes LegacyNo matter if you feel free or still trapped, choosing to worship through the tough times creates a legacy of hope and freedom for your kids and future generations.00:23:38 - Redeemed for a PurposeGod's greatest miracle isn't just breaking chains but redeeming lives. Sometimes He leaves us in hard places for the sake of someone else's salvation, showing that personal freedom is designed to multiply into community restoration.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/midnight-songsSubscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421CCLI License 2070006

A grater awareness of God comes out of our mountaintop experiences. 

Episode Summary: Today’s episode is a powerful one. We’re joined by Jonathan M. Seidl—author, speaker, and previous Editor-in-Chief of the widely followed nonprofit I Am Second—as he courageously shares his personal journey detailed in his latest book, Confessions of a Christian. Alcoholic. It’s a raw, honest, and redemptive conversation about how a man of faith found himself battling addiction, the shame that came with it, and what it took to break free. If you—or someone you love—have ever struggled with hidden pain, addiction, or the pressure to keep up appearances, this conversation is for you. Jon’s story is a testimony to the power of grace, truth, and the freedom found in Christ. The Christian community loves stories of salvation but often struggles with stories of sanctification—especially messy sanctification. Today’s guest, Jonathon Seidl, is breaking the stigma with a radically vulnerable work that’s not only for those struggling with secret sins, but also for every person on a journey to overcome nagging issues (which is really everyone). In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, we’re going to delve into one man’s story about the raw and messy details of his secret battle with addiction, and how to break free from hidden addictions. Quotables from the episode: Alcohol was the solution to my problems, a bad solution, but an easy one, a quick one so now you took away my solution, and now I had to deal with everything that I was using alcohol to numb or escape from. Anything that is mis-ordered is disordered. I did have a rock-bottom moment and there's a lot of people that do-and I know in your work I'm sure you've heard a lot of those stories-I've had my own, but what I want to encourage people that you don't have to have a rock bottom moment in order to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol or food or gambling or work or exercise. The drinking was a symptom of something else going on. You must get to the root. When you know that something is bad for you, and you know that what you're doing is unhealthy right and you still do it anyways there's something deeper, there's always something deeper. But what happens as a child, is when those things happen, your brain literally cannot make sense of them. So, you look to escape and at six that's tonka trucks. At 36 that's tequila. What I'd come to find is, I was never able to completely give up drinking because I was always trying to give up drinking. And so, I wrote this article, "How were you able to stop drinking?" I said, “ I stopped trying to stop drinking." If you are someone who has gone through addiction, there is a difference between worldly shame and godly grief. Yes. Worldly shame beats yourself up, and I beat myself up for years. And you know what I did with that worldly shame? I drank it away. Like I just kept going back to the bottle, right? But when I finally got to the point of godly grief, that very quickly led me to repentance. I think an overarching message is don't fall under the lie that you have to do this recovery journey alone because Satan thrives in isolating us, but that could be AA, it could be celebrate recovery, it could be a therapist, it could be a church mentor, but please share it with a trusted individual. Millions of people have gotten sober without Jesus, but you're not going to live the most flourishing and fulfilled life without Jesus and that's what I want for you, and I'm telling you that's available on the other side. Recommended Resources: Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: A Candid Conversation on Drinking, Addiction, and How to Break Free by Jonathon M. Seidl Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life by Jonathon Seidl and Kirk Cameron Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Jon Seidl: Website / Instagram / Facebook / X Connect with Dr. Bengtson: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Jonathon M. Seidl has been telling stories his whole life. In fact, he’s written over 10,000 of them, first after helping start a successful news website and then as the editor in chief of the popular nonprofit I Am Second. He’s the author of the new book Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, a radically vulnerable story of being the Christian who became an alcoholic and his climb out of addiction and how others can break free from life’s entanglements. He currently runs the popular daily devotional website The Veritas Daily (theveritasdaily.com), where he writes on faith, culture, and addiction while also completing his master’s in theological studies from Southwestern Seminary. Originally from Wisconsin, he lives in Frisco, Texas, with his wife, Brett, and their children, Annie and Jack. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Embracing the Peaks and Valleys of Friendship's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: L'aire fresc de les muntanyes omplia els pulmons de Maria mentre caminava, cada pas ferm sobre el sender rocós.En: The fresh air of the mountains filled Maria's lungs as she walked, each step firm on the rocky path.Ca: Els camps verds del Pirineu s'estenien sota un cel estiuenc vibrant, amb flors silvestres que barrejaven colors entre els matolls.En: The green fields of the Pirineu stretched out under a vibrant summer sky, with wildflowers blending colors among the bushes.Ca: Maria es va girar per assegurar-se que Xavi i Gemma la seguien de prop.En: Maria turned to ensure that Xavi and Gemma were closely following her.Ca: "Segur que volem fer això avui?En: "Are we sure we want to do this today?"Ca: " va preguntar Xavi, el so de les seves paraules perdut en el vent suau.En: asked Xavi, the sound of his words lost in the gentle wind.Ca: "Sí, segur.En: "Yes, absolutely."Ca: " Maria va respondre, els seus ulls brillants d'aventura.En: Maria responded, her eyes bright with adventure.Ca: "Hem d'arribar al cim.En: "We need to reach the summit.Ca: Vull demostrar-me que puc fer-ho.En: I want to prove to myself that I can do it."Ca: "Gemma els somreia, sempre suportiva però també una mica inquieta.En: Gemma smiled at them, always supportive but also a little anxious.Ca: "Anem amb compte.En: "Let's be careful.Ca: He sentit parlar de tempestes inesperades.En: I've heard about unexpected storms."Ca: ""Em sembla bé.En: "Sounds good to me."Ca: " va afegir Xavi, amb la seva veu masculina i serena.En: added Xavi, with his masculine and serene voice.Ca: Sempre era més prudent i pensatiu.En: He was always more cautious and thoughtful.Ca: Continuaven pujant, mentre el camí es feia cada cop més estret.En: They continued climbing, as the path became increasingly narrow.Ca: L'ombra de les muntanyes començava a cobrir-los i, de sobte, el temps va canviar.En: The shadow of the mountains began to cover them, and suddenly, the weather changed.Ca: Un núvol gris va aparèixer a l'horitzó.En: A gray cloud appeared on the horizon.Ca: "Mira!En: "Look!"Ca: " va cridar Gemma.En: shouted Gemma.Ca: "El temps està canviant.En: "The weather is changing."Ca: "Maria va respirar fondo, sentint la tensió en l'aire.En: Maria took a deep breath, feeling the tension in the air.Ca: Els núvols es movien ràpidament per sobre d'ells, i una brisa freda els va calar fins als ossos.En: The clouds moved quickly above them, and a cold breeze chilled them to the bone.Ca: Malgrat tot, Maria no volia donar-se per vençuda.En: Despite everything, Maria didn't want to give up.Ca: "Podem fer-ho, és només un núvol.En: "We can do it, it's just a cloud."Ca: "Però Xavi va sacsejar el cap, preocupat.En: But Xavi shook his head, worried.Ca: "Hem de pensar en la seguretat.En: "We need to think about safety.Ca: La muntanya no es mourà d'aquí, però nosaltres podem estar en perill.En: The mountain isn't going anywhere, but we could be in danger."Ca: "Davant d'ells, el cim semblava tan proper i llunyà alhora.En: In front of them, the summit seemed so close yet so far.Ca: Una decisió havia de ser presa.En: A decision had to be made.Ca: Maria va mirar les cares dels seus amics, veient la preocupació als ulls de Xavi i la confiança en Gemma.En: Maria looked at the faces of her friends, seeing the concern in Xavi's eyes and the confidence in Gemma's.Ca: La pluja començava a caure, i a mesura que la tempesta augmentava, la determinació de Maria es va fondre amb la realitat.En: The rain began to fall, and as the storm intensified, Maria's determination melded with reality.Ca: "Tenim raó.En: "You're right.Ca: Tornem enrere.En: Let's head back.Ca: Val més la nostra seguretat.En: Our safety is more important."Ca: "Es van refugiar sota una gran roca, esperant que el pitjor de la tempesta passés.En: They took shelter under a large rock, waiting for the worst of the storm to pass.Ca: Allà, mentre s'abraçaven junts, Maria va sentir una calidesa nova dins seu.En: There, as they huddled together, Maria felt a new warmth inside her.Ca: Va comprendre que el seu valor no només es mesurava en cim aconseguit, sinó també en la saviesa de saber quan retrocedir.En: She understood that her courage was not only measured by a summit reached, but also by the wisdom of knowing when to retreat.Ca: Amb la tempesta esmorteïda, es van posar de nou en camí, baixant cap a la vall, junts i somrients.En: With the storm abated, they set out again, descending toward the valley, together and smiling.Ca: Havien après que el viatge havia estat molt més important que el pic mateix.En: They had learned that the journey had been much more important than the peak itself.Ca: Junts, Maria, Xavi i Gemma van saber que l'amistat i la cura eren els veritables cims de la vida.En: Together, Maria, Xavi, and Gemma realized that friendship and care were the true summits of life.Ca: I així, entre les flors silvestres i el so tranquil de la natura, van comprendre que el seu vincle era més fort que qualsevol vent de tempesta.En: And so, among the wildflowers and the tranquil sound of nature, they understood that their bond was stronger than any stormy wind.Ca: Maria havia trobat una nova meta: cuidar i valorar allò que importava de debò.En: Maria had found a new goal: to cherish and value what truly mattered. Vocabulary Words:the lungs: els pulmonsthe path: el senderthe wildflowers: les flors silvestresthe bushes: els matollsto ensure: assegurar-seto prove: demostrarthe summit: el cimto blend: barrejarthe anxiety: la inquietudnarrow: estretthe storm: la tempestathe horizon: l'horitzóthe tension: la tensióthe cloud: el núvolto chill: calarto give up: donar-se per vençudato retreat: retrocedirthe safety: la seguretatthe reality: la realitatto shelter: refugiar-sethe courage: el valorthe wisdom: la saviesato cherish: cuidartranquil: tranquilthe bond: el vincleto descend: baixarthe care: la curathe valley: la vallthe peak: el picto huddle: abraçar-se

1 Kings 19:1-15

1 Kings 19:1-15

Guided Question How would you evaluate your spiritual progress today — are you cultivating a deeper desire for God's presence, drawing strength from Him in difficult seasons, and growing in a life marked by trust and obedience? Summary This episode explores Psalm 84 and what Dr. Robert Lewis calls the "Signs of a Pilgrim's Progress." He reminds us that life's highest calling is to know God, yet the distractions and demands of everyday life often cause us to lose sight of that purpose. Using Psalm 84, Dr. Lewis identifies three marks of genuine spiritual growth. First is a yearning heart—a deep desire for God's presence that produces contentment and praise. Second is increasing strength, which comes through continual communion with God and enables believers to pass through life's "Valleys of Baca" without becoming trapped in spiritual dryness. Third is a good life, marked by trust, obedience, and a growing preference for God's presence over the world's rewards. The psalm concludes with a call to spiritual renewal: confess spiritual disorientation, recommit to pursuing God, bring your burdens and dry places to Him, and trust His promise that He withholds no good thing from those who walk uprightly. The movement is clear: A heart that longs for God. A life strengthened by God. A life satisfied in God. Key Takeaways The Yearning Heart (Psalm 84:1–4) A growing believer desires God's presence above all else. Religious activity cannot replace genuine devotion. Contentment and praise flow naturally from enjoying God. Increasing Strength (Psalm 84:5–7) Strength comes through continual communion with God. "Highways to Zion" are built through prayer, Scripture, repentance, and obedience. God can transform life's dry valleys into places of blessing. Believers go "from strength to strength" as they draw near to Him. The Good Life (Psalm 84:10–12) God's presence is better than worldly success or comfort. Trust and obedience lead to lasting satisfaction. No good thing is withheld from those who walk uprightly. Applications Confess spiritual disorientation. Recommit to pursuing God's presence. Bring your "Valley of Baca" to Him. Rest in God's promises and faithfulness. Verse Summary 2 – A heart that longs for God 5–7 – Strength through God's presence 10 – God's presence is better 12 – Blessed is the one who trusts Him Scripture References Psalm 84 — The signs of spiritual progress and delighting in God's presence Revelation 2:1–5 — Returning to your first love Psalm 51:16–17 — God desires a broken and contrite heart Mark 7:6–7 — Worship that is merely external Jeremiah 9:23–24 — Boasting in knowing God Matthew 10:29–31 — God's care for those who belong to Him Recorded 5.9.82

Comments/ideas: ACFpod@outlook.comSummer Bae from Cleantech Group joins us to reveal how the Asia Pacific cleantech market is finally moving from hype to solid business proof. We dive into the "two valleys of death" for hardware startups and the urgent need for catalytic capital to bridge the regional funding gap. We explore how AI accelerates hardware breakthroughs and why the global focus has shifted from net-zero targets to energy security and resilience. Professionals in climate finance and business will gain vital insights into navigating institutional roadblocks and scaling frontier innovation across APAC.Ref.: Cleantech Group, Global Cleantech 100 Report, APAC Cleantech 25 Report, ABOUT SUMMER. Summer Bae is the Managing Director, APAC at Cleantech Group and is based in Singapore. Prior to Cleantech Group, Summer spent over 10 years at BloombergNEF, where she built partnerships with financial institutions, governments, and corporations to advance sustainable finance and clean technology adoption across the region. She focused on developing strategic relationships with C-suite leaders, particularly in Korea, Japan, and ASEAN. Earlier in her career, Summer held regional sales and planning roles at Datum Alloys, covering markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. She began her career at Sumitomo Chemical, where she managed chemical production line operations and was involved in business planning. Summer holds a Bachelor's degree in Asia-Pacific Sociology from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University in Japan and earned the Sustainable Investing Certificate from the CFA Institute in 2025.Recommendations: Nat Bullard Annual Presentation: A data-rich and accessible slide deck that provides a comprehensive summary of global developments in climate, energy, and technology.2026 Cleantech Forum Asia, 2026 Cleantech Forum Europe, 2027 Cleantech Forum North America: Professional networking platforms and international conferences held in three continents to support the commercialisation of new technologies.Company list: #Bloomberg Finance L.P. (BloombergNEF), #Cleantech Group LLC, #Fervo Energy, Inc., #Halcyon (Halcyon Group Holdings LLC), #Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.HOST, PRODUCTION, ARTWORK: Joseph Jacobelli  |  MUSIC: Ep76 onward excerpts from Vivaldi's La Follia, played by Luca Jacobelli.

Sunday, June 21st 2026

You've probably read Psalm 23 dozens of times, just like I have. You've heard it quoted, recited, preached, and maybe even turned to it during some of life's most difficult seasons. But did you know that six familiar verses reveal seventeen powerful insights about God's character, His promises, and what it means for us to walk with Him through life's high mountains and low valleys? In this episode, Cynthia takes a fresh look at one of the Bible's most beloved passages and uncovers a remarkable progression that may help you see Psalm 23—and your own faith journey—in a completely new light.

Sunday, June 14th 2026

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Message from Greg Neal on June 14, 2026

Romina Espinosa — Red Romina — has been to 81 countries, published a book of poems at 15, built a film production company, appeared in Hollywood movies, founded a creator events community, and started a movement called Reject 9 to 5. She also has ADD. She manages it without medication most days. And she never once had a backup plan. This is a 100-minute conversation about what it actually looks like to live entirely on your own terms.

A young woman in China encountered Falun Dafa as a young child, but did not begin to practice cultivation until many years later. As she looks back through her life she can see many times when Master Li had looked after her and encouraged her to cultivate well; including giving her hints in her dreams and protecting her family during the Covid 19 pandemic. This and other experience-sharing from the Minghui website.Original Articles:1. Master Has Always Been by My Side During the Peaks and Valleys of My Cultivation2. The Power of Righteous Thoughts3. Learning to Be Considerate of Others To provide feedback on this podcast, please email us at feedback@minghuiradio.org

Gil West, CEO of Hertz, joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the launch of Oro Mobility and how a century of fleet operations is helping robotaxis to scale.A robotaxi parked is a depreciating asset, and the attention goes to the driving while the margin hides everywhere else. Cleaning, charging, maintaining, and positioning the vehicle is the part nobody wants and the part that decides the economics.Oro Mobility was built to own that work. It is an asset-heavy operating company sitting on Hertz infrastructure, 2,700 chargers, more than 11,000 service locations, and a footprint across roughly 160 countries. Oro owns and operates fleets, human-driven and autonomous, and supplies them turnkey to B2B partners including Uber and Nuro in a manner that Gil frames as the connective tissue between the demand aggregators, the technology companies, and the OEMs, the supply layer for the future of mobility.That positioning reshapes how the autonomy economy scales. A robotaxi company no longer has to build depots, charging, and a service network from scratch, something Mr. West says could take decades and billions of dollars to replicate.Over time, Hertz plans to hold robotaxis on its balance sheet as both owner and operator, sweat each asset through the peaks, service it through the valleys, and run the same footprint across rideshare, delivery, and autonomy.Episode Chapters00:00 Hertz's Turnaround1:18 Oro Mobility4:43 Hertz's Infrastructure Advantage13:29 Robotaxi Technicians15:36 Robotaxis and Rideshare are Complementary19:27 Infrastructure Permitting22:26 Peaks and Valleys of Assets Ownership25:47 Inspiration for Oro Mobility28:28 Hertz as a Platform Business30:28 Managing the Turnaround34:21 Defining Success for Oro Mobility35:22 Hertz Over the Next Century37:03 AUTNMY AI--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ridgeview Church

Ridgeview Church

Valley prayers are the prayers you pray when life doesn't make sense. When God's promises feel distant and your problems feel overwhelming, you choose to keep trusting Him anyway. Valleys don't mean God has left you—they're often where He develops your faith the most.

Valley prayers are the prayers you pray when life doesn't make sense. When God's promises feel distant and your problems feel overwhelming, you choose to keep trusting Him anyway. Valleys don't mean God has left you—they're often where He develops your faith the most.

Jake & Emily Sizelove share the story of their marriage and how the Lord drew them closer together and to Himself through the loss of their son, Beau.

Sunday Morning- Pastor Larson- I Kings 20:22-30

When we are surrounded by overwhelming darkness and fear, it can be hard to see any way forward. But what if our darkest seasons actually reveal a hidden beauty and hope we couldn't see in the light? Let's explore how we can find true comfort and guidance, even in our deepest valleys.Chapters:00:00 Hope In The Dark00:47 Welcome04:22 Dark Night Sky09:04 Basement Fear12:35 Psalm 2314:42 Valley Of Deep Darkness19:05 Choosing Faith Over Fear23:50 God With You Always27:19 Faith Must Not Break31:11 Rod And Staff Comfort33:21 Shadow Of JesusINTRODUCE YOURSELF

Through today's message, we discover that God's promises are not canceled or made void by valleys, delays, betrayals, or suffering, but are often fulfilled in the midst of them. Joseph's journey from pet to pit, from pit to palace, from palace to prison, and from prison to prime minister reveals that God remained faithful in every season, using even what was meant for evil to accomplish a greater purpose.  

1 Kings 20:23-32

Mountaintops are incredible experiences, but the true test of spiritual maturity is seeing God in the valleys, in the small things of life. Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Foundation of the Study 7:20 What is the purpose of mountaintop moments?  14:06 What does it mean to live in the valley? 24:06 Seeing God in the Small Things 35:32 Final Thoughts Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! Join us as we explore Mark 1:9-13. Pastor Brandon takes us on a journey from the mountaintop to the valley, revealing a profound spiritual truth: our identity in Christ always precedes our testing.

Jill Chapman returns to The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith, sharing how God has walked with her through uncertainty, answered prayers, and unexpected struggles. From her journey as a mom, grandma, teacher, and author, Jill shares with us about wrestling with faith, questioning God during hard times, and learning to trust Him more deeply.Inspired by the story of John the Baptist, Jill is encouraging us to welcome our questions as a path to stronger faith, lean into community, and remember God's faithful works in our lives. Her honest reflections remind us that everyone faces hills and valleys, but God remains trustworthy through it all!

We’re taking an early look at the 2026 college football schedule and doing a public service for the Verballerhood: figuring out which Saturdays deserve to be protected on the family calendar. From Week 0 appetizers to monster November slates, we rank the season week by week, identify the biggest projected matchups, and decide when it is safe to go outside and when it is absolutely not. Along the way, we dig into the weeks that look especially dangerous for teams stuck between emotional rivalry games, cross-country trips, short weeks, and potential letdown spots. Ohio State, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Notre Dame, Penn State, Oregon, USC, LSU, Ole Miss, BYU, Texas Tech and others all pop up as we sort through the best weekends, the sneaky ones, and the obvious trap-ortunities. Plus, we discuss shared calendars, zhoug sauce, Trappy Valley, the revered Ball-Sac Game, how much of November should be blocked off, and several increasingly questionable strategies for preserving couch time during the best stretch of the season. Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:36 - Week 09:33 - Week 112:11 - Week 217:49 - Week 323:20 - Week 425:17 - Week 530:28 - Week 637:38 - Week 740:04 - Week 844:40 - Week 947:09 - Week 1053:09 - Week 1157:47 - Week 121:03:51 - Week 13Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mason is joined by Su'a Cravens again LIVE from the Pechanga Charity Golf Tournament! The crew tip off the show with the Lakers dropping game one last night vs the Thunder. Did Austin Reaves cost himself money last night? Ireland checks into the show LIVE from OKC! Ice Breakers! The crew is joined by special guest, Dr. Leslee Cochrane, Medical Director for Hospice of the Valleys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been said, “Jesus came to pay a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay.” Thanks to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross of Calvary, we can exchange our sin for the holiness of God. That’s a trade unlike any other!(00:00) Introduction and the Promise of Eternal Life(02:04) Freedom from Guilt, Shame, and a New Identity(04:00) A Personal Story of Blessing an Enemy(08:00) Experiencing Freedom Through Obedience(11:12) Living Boldly and Representing Christ Well(13:34) Psalm 23 and God’s Presence in Life’s Valleys(16:08) Becoming All Things to Reach Others(18:30) Sharing Truth with Love and Final EncouragementCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACKGet Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn 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/3CIP3M99