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Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Are worry and anxiety your constant companions, stealing your peace before the day even starts? We'll help you quiet the noise and find your calm.

Do you feel like you don't belong? Psalm 137 is for you. Just like God's people were exiles in Babylon, we're exiles here. We belong to heaven's Kingdom, and we're called to sing the Lord's song until we get there.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms.Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms, will help you interact with Scripture, turn it in your hands like a jewel, hear God's Spirit speak through what He has written, and drink deeply of His living water.Give today

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If you feel spiritually exhausted, discouraged, or ready to give up, God is ready to meet you in your weakness. He wants to renew your strength. Give you hope. On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Pastor Chad Gilligan encourages you to not give up when you are weary.

Have you ever felt completely worn out from life's challenges?In today's episode, Richelle Alessi guides us through the journey of growing stronger through perseverance, even when we feel tired or weak. Together, we'll explore how God provides not just physical strength, but also peace, wisdom, and grace for whatever we face. We'll uncover the different ways that divine strength can appear in our lives, reminding us that even in moments of weariness, we're never alone.Join us as we lean into God's promise, and let's unite in prayer and devotion as a community, seeking His strength for every situation we encounter.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare this with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewSupport Our Friends and FamilyConnect with the original host of MMD  Alison DelamotaFollow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis

Mike and Rico continue their interesting conversation that stems from the latest in the MLB/MLBPA CBA negotiations.

(7) Timothy Ryback describes how on January 28, 1933, the political crisis peaks as Kurt von Schleicher confronts Hindenburg, requesting martial law to stabilize the disintegrating Nazi threat. Hindenburg, increasingly stubborn and weary of Schleicher's manipulations, dismisses him instead. The aging President asserts his authority, refusing to be dictated to by the military or political factions. He secretly appoints Werner von Blomberg as Minister of Defense to secure the army's loyalty. Though Hindenburg continues to disdain Hitler, he finds himself out of options, having exhausted every alternative to prevent a total collapse of the constitutional order.1940 BERLIN

There's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix — the bone-deep weariness that comes from sustained loss, grief, or the weight of something that just won't change. Job knew it, and his words from the middle of that darkness are surprisingly honest, even raw. This week looks at what it means to absorb who God is when you've got nothing left to bring.

Matthew 11: 28-30 says 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

In this month's table talk episode, our three cohosts chat through the discussion questions found in this year's Make It Awkward curriculum video by Sherri Crandall.   You can also find our cohosts on Instagram: @andreafortenberry, @ivymamma and @sherri_crandall.Get a copy of Andrea's book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days.Get a copy of Sherri's book, Lexi the Butterfly.Get your MOMCON tickets today.Sign up for MomCo Membership today!Learn more about The MomCo!Find a group online or in person near you.

Send us Fan MailTrue rest comes through Jesus.Matthew 11:28: Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Support the show

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Believing God While WearyTeaching & Prayer with Overseer Azizah MorrisonContinuing the May focus, Anchored, this prayer gathering speaks directly to believers who are tired—but still holding on.Drawing from Romans 4:18–21, Isaiah 40:28–31, and Ezekiel 37, Overseer Azizah Morrison teaches on the tension of remaining faithful while mentally exhausted, emotionally strained, physically weary, and still waiting on the promises of God.This lesson acknowledges the quiet weariness many believers carry after years of praying, serving, interceding, and encouraging others while still standing in faith for their own breakthrough. Through the examples of Abraham and Ezekiel, listeners are reminded that weariness does not cancel promise, and dry places are not beyond the reach of God's breath.The accompanying prayer ministers strength to the weary, hope to the discouraged, and renewed faith to those who have quietly struggled under the weight of long seasons and delayed answers.This is a call to remain anchored in the faithfulness of God—even while weary.

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Strength for the Weary | Anchored in Troubled Waters | Season 9 Episode 22Podcast DescriptionEveryone gets tired, even faithful people. In Isaiah 40, God reminds His people that He does not faint, grow weary, or run out of strength. This message looks at what it means to wait upon the Lord, receive renewed strength, and keep walking when life has left us worn down. When our strength runs low, God remains able to lift, sustain, and carry His people.Weariness is not always a sign of failure. Sometimes it is simply the reality of carrying burdens in a broken world. Isaiah 40 reminds us that while human strength runs out, God never grows weary. This message points tired hearts back to the everlasting God who gives power to the faint and renews the strength of those who wait upon Him.Some seasons leave us worn down, but Isaiah 40 gives hope to weary people. God does not faint, grow tired, or run out of strength. He gives power to the faint and teaches His people to wait upon Him. This message reminds us that renewed strength may look like soaring, running, or simply walking one more faithful step without fainting.

Psalm 143 — Hope for the Weary Soul Walking Through the Psalms | Dave Jenkins There are seasons in the Christian life when the soul feels weary, discouraged, and overwhelmed. In Psalm 143, David cries out to the Lord for mercy, guidance, and steadfast love in the middle of spiritual exhaustion and suffering. In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, Dave Jenkins explains how Psalm 143 teaches believers to honestly bring their struggles before God, remember His faithfulness, seek His guidance, and rest in His steadfast love through Christ alone. Listen or Watch Audio: Video: Episode Summary Psalm 143 is the final penitential psalm and gives voice to the weary believer who brings sorrow, fear, weakness, and need honestly before the Lord. David does not hide his weakness from God. Instead, he cries out for mercy, remembers the works of the Lord, asks for guidance, and rests in the steadfast love of God. This psalm reminds Christians that God hears the prayers of weary believers, guides His people by His Word and Spirit, and preserves them by His mercy and faithfulness. Key Scripture Psalm 143 1 Peter 5:7 Galatians 6:1–2 2 Corinthians 5 Episode Highlights Why weary believers should cry out to God for mercy How Psalm 143 speaks to spiritual exhaustion and discouragement The importance of remembering God's faithfulness Why Christians need God's Word, Spirit, guidance, and people How Psalm 143 points us to the righteousness and mercy of Christ Main Points Crying Out for Mercy Before a Holy God — Psalm 143:1–2 When the Soul Feels Overwhelmed — Psalm 143:3–4 Remembering the Faithfulness of God — Psalm 143:5–6 Seeking the Lord's Guidance and Steadfast Love — Psalm 143:7–10 Resting in the Steadfast Love of God — Psalm 143:11–12 Why This Matters Psalm 143 reminds us that bringing weakness before God is not failure. It is faith. The Christian life includes seasons of sorrow, discouragement, and heaviness, but believers are never left without hope. The Lord hears His people, leads them by His Word, and upholds them by His steadfast love. Ultimately, Psalm 143 points us to Christ, the truly righteous One, who bore judgment for sinners and rose again so that His people might receive mercy, forgiveness, guidance, and everlasting hope. Reflection Questions Where do you feel weary, discouraged, or overwhelmed right now? Have you brought those burdens honestly before the Lord in prayer? How can remembering God's past faithfulness strengthen your faith today? Are you seeking the Lord's guidance through His Word and Spirit? Who are trusted, mature believers in your local church you can share burdens with? Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast, for our Psalm series or at our YouTube and share it with a friend, and visit Servants of Grace for more biblical teaching, theology, and discipleship resources.

Vuuren looks more closely at the “formula” furnished for us in Isaiah 59:19 that can equip” us and arm us when we are feeling worn-down in our endeavour to continue fighting the good fight”.

It's the final episode of our parenting series here on the podcast and we're closing it out with a sweet and simple Q&A. We asked you over on Instagram, YouTube, and email for questions and here are some of those.

We tell conversion stories. We tell deconversion stories. But where are the stories of the long, complicated, and faithful middle? Author and Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren joins Mark Labberton on her new book What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience—a vision for faith that endures the long, often dry middle of life. Drawing on the Desert Mothers and Fathers, she names a quiet crisis many believers know but rarely speak: spiritual weariness, prayer that goes silent, and the cultural pull to blow up your life rather than stay in it. "Grit is an essential ingredient of grace, and resilience is indispensable if we are to become who we are made to be." In this episode with Mark Labberton, Warren reflects on her own burnout as a writer, mother, and priest, and what the ancient monks taught her about how to keep going. Together they discuss revivalism's distortions, stability of the heart, the church in exile, patience as resistance to consumerism, communal hope, and what it means to stay in your cell. Episode Highlights "What our culture and what the church tends to lack are stories of a long, steady continuation in faith." "Grit is an essential ingredient of grace, and resilience is indispensable if we are to become who we are made to be." "We meet God in the midst of that, not on the other side of that." "If the moral majority was kind of dressing Jesus up and putting him in a red tie, it didn't seem like a solution to just, for then, to me, put Jesus in a blue tie." "Our primary exile isn't a political state, it's that we're in sin." About Tish Harrison Warren Tish Harrison Warren is a writer and Anglican priest in Austin, Texas, and the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life (Christianity Today's 2018 Book of the Year), Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep (Christianity Today's 2022 Book of the Year and the 2022 ECPA Christian Book of the Year), and her newest, What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience. She formerly wrote a weekly newsletter for the New York Times and was a columnist for Christianity Today. She serves as the C.S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence for the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary, a senior fellow with The Trinity Forum, and an assisting priest at Immanuel Anglican Church. Helpful Links and Resources What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience by Tish Harrison Warren https://tishharrisonwarren.com/whatgrowsinwearylands Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren https://tishharrisonwarren.com/liturgy-of-the-ordinary Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren https://www.ivpress.com/prayer-in-the-night The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson https://curtthompsonmd.com/books/ Immanuel Anglican Church, Austin https://www.immanuelatx.org Tish Harrison Warren online https://tishharrisonwarren.com https://www.instagram.com/tishharrisonwarren/ Show Notes Award-winning Anglican priest, author, and former New York Times newsletter writer Origins of What Grows in Weary Lands—a season of mid-career weariness Sandwich generation: young kids and a mother with Alzheimer's "It felt like I told my husband, like the line went dead." Reading from chapter one—revivalism, deconversion, and the missing middle "What our culture and what the church tends to lack are stories of a long, steady continuation in faith." Perseverance—the "eat your vegetables" of the spiritual life "Grit is an essential ingredient of grace, and resilience is indispensable if we are to become who we are made to be." Reconversion, not deconstruction Stabilitas cordis—stability of the heart The eat-pray-love trap and mid-life self-reinvention Striving, and treating God like an app or an Uber driver Desert Mothers and Fathers, third through fifth century "Stay in your cell"—a holistic call far beyond quiet-time advice Benedict's vow of stability, drawn from desert wisdom The American church as a church in exile, not a promised land "If the moral majority was dressing Jesus up in a red tie, it didn't seem like a solution to put Jesus in a blue tie." "Our primary exile isn't a political state, it's that we're in sin." Charlie—incandescent joy after a long, hard middle Hilda—fifty-eight years of daily prayer for her father's conversion "Impatience is what keeps you buying things. Patience doesn't make anybody any money." Resilience is communal—Curt Thompson on brains that cannot hope alone The long view: small repair, slow institutional change, hope carried together #ChristianResilience #TishHarrisonWarren #WhatGrowsInWearyLands #DesertFathers #StabilityOfTheHeart #SpiritualFormation #AnglicanFaith #FaithAndCulture #ConversingPodcast #MarkLabberton Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Are you a self-proclaimed “control freak” but don't know what to do about it?In this episode of the Tangible Truth Podcast, Susan — licensed professional counselor and author of Circle Talk: Control the Controllable and Release the Rest — is joined again by Rashel for a meaningful conversation about control and surrender.Together, they unpack how the constant need to control outcomes, people, or circumstances can deeply impact our mental health and relationships — and how God invites us into a different way of living through trust and surrender.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation all about Circle Talk.Scripture references: Mark 12:30, Matthew 11:28–30, & 1 Peter 5:7Resources: Purchase your own Circle Talk book!Interested in going through the full Circle Talk workshop? Have Susan lead your group through Circle Talk!The Tangible Truth Ministries Counseling Scholarship Program offers counseling scholarships to those who can not otherwise afford it. Applications are available through our website!If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

A pre-conference seminar from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 23, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

Many Christians are weary on the journey of their Christian faith, becoming discouraged and losing focus in the midst of trials and busyness of life. How do we strengthen a disheartened faith? Come and drink deep of four glorious gospel truths from the Apostle Paul to revive your spiritual health. 

Encouraging and sustaining each other is an important part of life, ministry and being apart of the body of Christ. This can be done in many ways, but today Pastor Mike talks about how to do that with the word of God!

Around the Word in 180 Days (AW180) is a podcast/blog where we read the Bible with our brothers and sisters in the public schools. My name is Karen and I am your host for the program and for the 2025-2026 school year our theme, Prayers-Praises-Promises. We will read the promises of God, pray the promises and praise God using His Word. The Promises of God are read categorically one each school day and then we will pray that promise. We will praise God using a different Scripture each time and read the Daily Devotionals from Christian Educators. Please join us using Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Prime or Podomatic. This podcast and its accompanying blog is one of many tools for your role as Christ's ambassador this school year. Each daily show is designed to be 15 minutes or less with the busy educator in mind. You are encouraged to share with your colleagues.

Hear The Weary Ramblers live in their first place award winning performance at the 2026 International Blues Challenge on this Edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Today, we're honored to share a conversation with Tish Harrison Warren on her beautiful brand new book, What Grows in Weary Lands.From the very first pages of this book, Tish gives us language for something so familiar. She writes about aridity—those seasons of spiritual drought, exhaustion, or distance from God, when prayer feels flat, faith feels heavy, and the life we once found nourishing suddenly feels barren. Then she also introduces us to the ancient idea of acedia—what the Desert Fathers and Mothers sometimes called “the noonday demon.” It's that restless belief that life with God would be easier somewhere else, sometime else, with different work, different people, a different church, or a new set of circumstances. It's a restlessness that wants to escape the ordinary demands of love in search of some imagined future where spiritual highs are constant and faith feels effortless. But Tish says these experiences of aridity and acedia aren't signs that something has gone wrong, in fact, they are experiences that Christians throughout time have understood to be a normal—even necessary—part of spiritual maturity.In this conversation, she helps us see that the invitation in these weary seasons is not to force our way back into those spiritual highs, but to stay with prayer, to stay with the ordinary practices that have formed disciples for centuries, often staying with imperfect communities and relationships even after the shine has worn off and the brokenness becomes visible.She makes the case that that maturity often looks less like finding the perfect place, and more like learning how God meets us in imperfect places through patience, repair, and the slow work of love.Tish is an Anglican priest and author known for her award winning books Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night. Her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands, was released this week and is available on Bookshop.org, Amazon, or wherever books are sold. We are so grateful to Tish for coming on the podcast and we hope that you enjoy this conversation.Join us on July 11 for the Wayfare festival! RSVP here.

Welcome to "Have Faith, Let It Begin," where host Angel Santana opens the mic to honest confession, gentle prayer, and a reminder that you don't have to carry the world alone. In this short, heartfelt episode Angel leans into the fatigue so many of us feel — mental, emotional, spiritual — and invites listeners to stop pretending and simply breathe. Through conversational warmth, a candid acknowledgment of social pressure, and a moment of shared prayer, Angel grounds the episode in real human struggle and hopeful surrender. Whether you're tuning in from your car, your kitchen, or late at night, this episode extends a quiet hand: rest, have faith, and let healing start.

In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, Abbey Wedgworth shares her insights on motherhood, faith, and grace, addressing common fears like ruining your kids and the power of the gospel to transform parenting. Discover practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement to embrace God's design for motherhood and personal growth.Keywords:motherhood, gospel, parenting, faith, grace, mom guilt, expectations, discipleship, spiritual growth, Abbey WedgworthChapters00:00 Introduction to Abbey Wedgworth and Her Book02:40 The Heart Behind 'Help I'm Ruining My Kids'05:32 Motherhood: A High Calling and Opportunity08:17 Understanding Fear in Parenting10:52 The Role of the Gospel in Parenting13:36 Navigating Mom Guilt and Shame16:19 Navigating Parenting Challenges and Personal Reflection20:53 Unmet Expectations in Motherhood25:13 Embracing the Gospel in Daily Life27:01 Practical Steps for Moms Seeking ChangeHelp! I'm Ruining My Kids on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4m9VrStSponsors:Christian Theology Handbook: You can check out the CSB Christian Theology Handbook by clicking here.Life Counsel Bible: You can check out the CSB Life Counsel Bible by clicking here.Previnex: Check out Sleep Health PLUS and get 15% (code REBECCA15) off your first order by clicking here.Live Oak Integrative Health: If you're ready to feel like yourself again, head to liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance to learn more, receive a discount on service packages, and get started with Live Oak Integrative Health today.Comfy Earrings: If you're tired of earrings that look good but don't feel good, you have to try Comfy Earrings. Check them out here!Links:Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4 Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6 Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67 Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3kDo the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpMBefore Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv

“Stability of the heart cannot come in isolation. It comes in community. It comes with the long haul — failing and getting up again. It comes with not living a life to minimize risk, and not living a life to minimize friction. We're not seeking ease, but to live a life that is full of resilience.” — Tish Harrison Warren Author and priest Tish Harrison Warren joins us on the podcast to talk about the ways we faithfully persevere in the middle seasons of life. When we are fatigued by the daily slog of work and chores and everyday life, how can we find the hope to persevere? Author and priest Tish Harrison Warren joins us on the podcast to discuss her recent book What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience. In our conversation, Tish helps us to acknowledge the fact that although we will have periods in life that feel spiritually dull and arduous, we can look at ways that we can dig deeper to find the stamina we need to persist with the good work we are called to do. Through her exploration of this expansive topic, Tish encourages us to be gentle with ourselves, finding way to ease the daily burden and point us toward nourishment and joy. Also, as a bonus, Tish's publisher has shared a chapter from her book that you can check out in our show notes, so take a look there. And if you listen to the end of the credits, you'll hear an excerpt from our interview where Tish talks about a former editor at The Well and the profound influence she has had on Tish's writing life. So jump right in! We're so glad you're here. — Ann Boyd For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!

Tish Harrison Warren is an Anglican priest, a former columnist at the New York Times and Christianity Today, and a writer of wise and thoughtful books about living lives of connection and meaning. Her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands, explores a reality that early Christians often grappled with but that we rarely talk about in contemporary life: at times, God seems to abandon the soul, leaving us feeling as if we are alone and left to our own resources. These are times of futility, when work and relationships feel hard, when prayer feels unsatisfying, and we question whether our efforts amount to anything. In this conversation, Tish and Jonathan Rogers talk about the possibility that aridity, languishing, and even burnout are an invitation to deeper, more connected, and more fruitful life and work. This episode is sponsored by The Habit's Writer Development Cohorts. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the breakthrough your family needs isn't perfection, but rest? No matter how much we strive, no family is perfect, but Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find peace, grace, and hope in Him. This Mother's Day, discover how coming to Jesus, being present, and living with gentleness can transform your family and your future. There is more for your family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"For the Tired & Weary" - Daniel Self - 5:10:2026 by Orchard Audio Ministry

Serving others in the middle of everyday exhaustion reflects the heart of Christ more than many weary moms realize. In The Gospel of Mark 9:35-37, Jesus redefines greatness by calling His followers to become servants of all and by welcoming children with love and honor. For overwhelmed mothers juggling homeschooling, deadlines, laundry, meals, and nonstop interruptions, this passage offers deep encouragement: caring for children is holy work that matters deeply to God. Highlights The Gospel of Mark 9:35-37 reveals that true greatness in God’s Kingdom is found in serving others. Motherhood is not separate from serving Jesus—it is one of the ways believers worship Him daily. Welcoming and loving children reflects Christ’s heart and honors God. God’s grace sustains moms through exhaustion, overwhelm, and constant responsibilities. Everyday moments with children create opportunities to share the Gospel naturally. Jesus sees the hidden sacrifices and faithful service of weary mothers. Choosing gratitude over complaint helps realign focus during difficult seasons. Have an idea for our newsletter? We want to hear from you! Take our survey below: Take Our Survey! Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Encouragement for the Weary Mom By: Emily Rose Massey Bible Reading: “And He [Jesus] sat down and called the Twelve [disciples], and He said to them, ‘If anyone desires to be first, he must be last of all, and servant of all.’ And He took a little child and put him in the center of their group; and taking him in [His] arms, He said to them, ‘Whoever in My name and for My sake accepts and receives and welcomes one such child also accepts and receives and welcomes Me; and whoever so receives Me receives not only Me but Him Who sent Me’” (Mark 9:35-37, AMP). As a mom of four boys, my “quiet time” is not really quiet: it’s full of tiny distractions and interruptions from these little ones. Nap times are quite short, and to-do lists are quite long. My days seem to go by in the blink of an eye, and I’m often left exhausted, only getting the chance to pray “Help me, Lord” in between homeschooling, my writing deadlines, continuous snack requests, laundry loads, and diaper “loads.” Knowing very well that this season in life won’t last forever, I have learned to cast my cares upon the Lord and soak up the few moments I can in the word of God, because it is what I need to realign my focus when I’m tempted to complain. I know that His grace is sufficient, but it is easy for my heart to become overwhelmed. The other day, a passage in Mark 9 met this momma right among the blissful chaos with encouragement: “And He [Jesus] sat down and called the Twelve [disciples], and He said to them, ‘If anyone desires to be first, he must be last of all, and servant of all.’ And He took a little child and put him in the center of their group; and taking him in [His] arms, He said to them, ‘Whoever in My name and for My sake accepts and receives and welcomes one such child also accepts and receives and welcomes Me; and whoever so receives Me receives not only Me but Him Who sent Me’” (35-37, AMP). Intersecting Faith & Life: By putting my sons and my role as a mom and wife above my desires and my life’s goals, I have been serving Jesus this whole time! And if serving Jesus, worshiping Jesus! And if that wasn’t uplifting enough, Jesus calls out our service to children specifically in verses 36-37. When we welcome our children into our lives and make them feel loved and accepted every day, we are also welcoming them in the name of the Lord Jesus every day. Jesus compares being the servant of all, a high position in the Kingdom of God, to those who welcome children into their lives. What an honor! So to all my tired and overwhelmed mommas out there, take heart! Every time you embrace your child and serve your family, you are embracing Jesus and, even more so, your Heavenly Father, who is not going to leave you to raise your children alone! Let us welcome Him into our blissful chaos as we raise up our children to trust in Him and receive His love into their lives so that they may point others to Him and His Kingdom. Instead of becoming overwhelmed and stressed out, let us look for opportunities to praise God and give thanks that He would give us the privilege of embracing little ones every day. May we have eyes to see opportunities to share the Gospel with our children in everyday moments. God’s grace is available to us to give us the strength when we are feeling overwhelmed and weary. Let us be fervent in laying our lives down for the Lord in all that we say and in everything we do… laundry loads and all. Further Reading: Matthew 18:1-4 Philippians 2:3-7 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey mom! This Mother's Day, take a deep breath. We know caring for toddlers, discipling your teens, and navigating every stage in-between can leave you weary. When you're worn out, discouraged, or feel like you've failed, God's grace extends to you.This podcast is only possible with the support of listeners like you. Please consider giving generously to the work of helping women thrive in Christ: Give today

Welcome to the Ballad of the Seven Dice. The party can finally take a moment to sit down and enjoy the fact that they are alive. Wait, what about Lune?   Check out our YouTube Want to join in on the conversation? Join Our Discord Show Notes Sin and Sinners, Experiment 4, Astral Projection, Creepy Doll, Dark Secret - Dark Fantasy Studio Filip Melvan - Fable Under The Table - 05 Tavern At The End Of Road Cellar - Monument Studios Cursed Forest, Quiet Tavern, Medieval City Indoors, Urban Park at Night, Daytime Forest, Fantasy Medieval City, - Michaël Ghelfi 

Faith, Healing, and the Power of Persistence: A Week in ReviewWelcome to "Word Time" as we dive into our classroom week in review. In this session, we tackle the complexities of faith and healing, moving past the "name it, claim it" extremes to find the solid, biblical middle ground. Using the imagery of a coach preparing a team for the playoffs, we explore why healing is often a progression—a "crock-pot experience" rather than a microwave miracle.We contrast the stories of Hezekiah, who received 15 years through a "cake of figs" (medicine), and Elisha, who died in his sickness yet carried an anointing so strong it raised the dead from his bones. Whether you are facing a medical report you didn't want or simply seeking a fresh empowerment of the Holy Spirit, this message is a call to be persistent. Don't walk away from the door just before it opens—keep knocking, keep seeking, and keep standing on the Word.Key Highlights:Context is Key: Why we must read the "66 scrolls" in their entirety, not just isolated verses.The Anatomy of the Body: Understanding 1 Corinthians 12 and the diversity of gifts for the profit of all.Crock-Pot vs. Microwave: Why "seed faith" and gradual progression often build stronger character than instant miracles.Medicine and Miracles: Looking at Hezekiah's "cake of figs" and why doctors are not a sign of unfaithfulness.The Elisha Paradox: How a man of God can die in sickness and still be a vessel of resurrection power.The Holy Spirit Buffet: A call to persistence based on Luke 11—knocking until the door of empowerment swings wide.Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 12 – Diversities of gifts and the manifestation of the Spirit.2 Kings 20 – Hezekiah's healing and the use of medicine.2 Kings 13 – The death and remaining anointing of Elisha.Luke 11 – The persistent friend and the gift of the Holy Spirit.Acts 1 & 8 – The baptism and power of the Holy Ghost.#FaithAndHealing #BiblicalTeaching #HolySpirit #KingHezekiah #Elisha #PersistentPrayer #WordTime #ChristianGrowth0:00 - Intro: Classroom Week in Review0:40 - Beyond the "Name It, Claim It" Movement1:19 - 1 Corinthians 12: Diversities of Gifts and Ministries2:45 - The Purpose of Manifestation: Profit for All3:49 - Gift of Faith vs. The Measure of Faith4:48 - Healing as a Progression: The Seed and the Harvest6:25 - Facing the Report: Detached Tendons and Faith7:31 - Overloading the Muscle: Why God Allows Resistance8:47 - Rooted and Grounded: Rejecting the Spirit of the World10:10 - The Crock-Pot Experience: Hezekiah and the Cake of Figs11:59 - Faith Overcomes Fear, It Doesn't Deny It12:51 - The Elisha Paradox: Anointing in the Midst of Sickness16:23 - Hospital Ministry: Being a Miracle to Others18:48 - God's Purpose in the Process20:07 - Acts 8: The Difference Between Belief and Empowerment23:01 - Luke 11: The Three Loaves and Persistent Knocking26:34 - How Much More? The Father's Gift of the Holy Spirit28:00 - Closing Prayer: Encouragement for the Sick and Weary

Claire and Rachel have an honest and deep conversation with Tish Harrison Warren about her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands: On Christian Resilience. She reflects on her writing journey from Prayer in the Night to being a columnist for The New York Times to stepping away to write this book. In her own life, Tish experienced a general sense of personal exhaustion – burnout with a spiritual dimension – that led her to contemplate the teachings and practices of the Desert Mothers and Fathers. But as you will hear, her story reflects broader societal weariness. Delving into Christian history, she found that weariness, doubt, and disorientation are universal aspects of our lives and journeys with God. Tish demonstrates how the practices of the desert shed a little light on the next steps for those navigating the middle spaces of life. We talk about practices of stability, silence and solitude, looking to the faithful around us, and having hope amid unseen formative work. If you've been feeling weary lately, traversing the unfinished middle of life, whether you're 25 or 45 (or beyond), let this book be a companion as you persevere in faith. Tish's BioTish Harrison Warren is a writer and an Anglican priest. She is the author of several books, including Liturgy of the Ordinary, which won Christianity Today's 2018 Book of the Year, and Prayer in the Night, which won Christianity Today's 2022 Book of the Year and the 2022 ECPA Christian Book of the Year. She formerly wrote a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, which focused on faith in public discourse and private life. She was also a columnist at Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Comment Magazine, The Point Magazine, Religion News Service, and elsewhere. She currently serves as the C.S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence for The Anglican Episcopal House of Studies at Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary. She is a senior fellow with the Trinity Forum and an assisting priest at Immanuel Anglican Church. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and three children.Previous AppearancesCan We Trust God to Protect Us? (April 2021)Regent College PodcastThanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social MediaFacebookInstagramYoutubeKeep in TouchRegent CollegeSummer ProgramsRegent College Newsletter

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What does it mean to truly invest in the next generation? In this powerful message, Jacob unpacks what it looks like to have strong, available, and faithful shoulders for the young people around you — using a simple but unforgettable moment of lifting his son up to a basketball hoop as the entry point.Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:12, Mark 10, and Matthew 11, this sermon explores three types of shoulders the next generation needs from us: strong shoulders that call them up, faith shoulders that make room for them to encounter Jesus, and shoulders yoked to Jesus that are healed and formed through intimacy with God.You'll be challenged to reflect on the condition of your own heart — whether life's circumstances have made it old, hardened, or guarded — and invited to receive rest and renewal from Jesus before you pour into others.Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, pastor, or mentor, this message is for anyone who wants to leave a legacy that goes beyond what they accumulate and extends to who they lift up.Big Idea: True legacy is not what you leave behind — it's who you lift up.0:00 - Introduction: Basketball, Kids & Lifting Them Up 1:55 - The Bigger Picture: Standing on Someone Else's Shoulders 2:38 - Big Idea: True Legacy Is Who You Lift Up3:54 - Biblical Examples of Passing the Torch 4:40 - Strong Shoulders: Call the Next Generation Up 5:03 - Paul's Letter to Timothy (1 Timothy 4:12) 6:39 - Correction With Calling vs. Correction That Crushes 7:02 - Practical Challenge: Speak Life Over Someone Younger 8:18 - Faith Shoulders: Make Room for the Next Generation 8:36 - Jesus and the Children (Mark 10) 10:19 - The Kingdom of God Belongs to Such as These 10:37 - Has Life Made Your Heart Old? 11:25 - Young at Heart: A Story From the Bahamas 13:43 - Wonder, Trust & the Childlike Kingdom of God 14:36 - Receiving From the Father vs. Achieving for the Father 16:26 - LVC Kids: Discipling, Not Babysitting 17:22 - Honoring Teachers: Your Influence Changes Legacies 18:23 - Youth Ministry & Creating Belonging for Teenagers19:41 - Strong Shoulders Must Be Yoked to Jesus 20:03 - Your Shoulders Are Only as Strong as Your Intimacy With God 20:52 - For Those Who Never Had Shoulders to Stand On 21:45 - Jesus Invites the Weary to Come (Matthew 11) 24:05 - Jesus Wants to Work In You, Not Just Through You 25:33 - Why Daily Time With God Matters 28:17 - Whatever Is Forming You Will Flow Through You 29:19 - We Pass Down What We Carry 30:12 - Jesus Wants to Be Part of Your Life, Not Just Use It 30:44 - Let Jesus Heal Your Shoulders 31:27 - Altar Call: Bringing Your Tired, Wounded Shoulders to Jesus 32:07 - Come to Simon (Coming to Jesus First) 32:43 - Closing PrayerSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

A talk from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 24, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

The Closing Talk from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 25, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

There is a particular kind of weariness that settles in when it seems like everything is fraying at once — the appliance that breaks, the relationship that strains, the body that doesn't bounce back the way it used to, the quiet grief of watching the things and people you love slowly change. It is the weariness of living in a world where nothing stays new forever, and where the evidence of decay shows up in ways both small and devastating. If you are feeling that weight today, Scripture does not ask you to pretend it isn't real. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 meets us honestly in the middle of that reality — yes, our outer selves are wasting away. But it does not stop there. Because for those who belong to Christ, deterioration is never the final word. Even as things fall apart on the outside, the Holy Spirit is quietly at work on the inside, renewing, transforming, and moving us steadily toward a glory that will far outweigh every present struggle. The collar fades, the flowers wilt, the body grows tired — but these are temporary things. And one day, the God who entered our world of disorder and decay will call forth His people from the grave, and that which had deteriorated will be made whole again, better than before. Until that day, we fix our gaze not on what is seen, but on what is eternal — the promises of God that can never fray, fade, or fall apart. Today's Bible Verse "That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever." — 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, NLT Ponder Today Decay and deterioration are real — Scripture never asks us to deny the sadness of a world where everything and everyone is slowly wasting away, but it also never lets that be the final word. Even as our outer selves are diminishing, the Holy Spirit is actively renewing us from within — the two realities exist at the same time, and the inner work is the one that lasts forever. Our present troubles, however heavy they feel, are producing an eternal glory that will vastly outweigh them — the weight of our suffering is real, but it is not comparable to what is coming. Fixing our gaze on eternity is not escapism — it is the most grounding thing we can do, anchoring our hope to promises that can never break, fade, or fall apart. For those who belong to Christ, death is not the end of the story — one day, that which had decayed will be made whole again, better than it ever was before. Today's Prayer Lord, there are times when it seems as though everything around me and within me is falling apart. Despite the decay I see and feel, I trust that You are in control and that the fullness of the salvation You have promised is coming. Help me to develop an eternal gaze that sets my hope on what is secure, though unseen. Renew my strength whenever despair creeps in at the reminder of shattered dreams and gradual loss. My hope is in You alone. Keep transforming me until I resemble You. In Jesus' name, Amen. Enjoy Today's Prayer? If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to stay connected! Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and faith-filled content delivered straight to your inbox. Don't miss an episode — subscribe and share with someone who needs encouragement today. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.