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God calls the proud to humble themselves. What happens, though, when the proud refuse to be humbled? "... The God in whose hand are your life-breath and all your ways, you have not honored... you have been weighed on the scales and found lacking," Daniel 5:23,27 (LSB). Babylon's acting king, Belshazzar, ignored history, shut his eyes to God's revelation, and disregarded prophetic warnings. He partied and pretended importance while enemy armies camped around his capitol city. The handwriting on the wall of his extravagant banquet hall turned Belshazzar's proud revelry to reality: "That same night the Chaldean king was killed," Daniel 5:30. Belshazzar's end still warns us today: God's sovereign justice is at times swift and final. For God's people living in exile, the proud king's fall is an encouragement that no arrogant empire or ruler stands forever. God will bring down all the proud; some He humbles and restores. Others He humbles and judges with finality. God's people find their hope in the One whose life was weighed and found perfect, lacking in nothing. The perfect righteousness of Christ is our only safe harbor from the wrath that awaits all who are judged by their own merit. I hope you'll join us this Sunday as we turn to Daniel 5 and consider, "God's People in Exile: Weighed and Found Lacking." Prepare for Sunday: Read all of Daniel 5 and meditate on verses 22-30. Based on the text, how would you describe Belshazzar's feast? What is his tone in speaking to Daniel? Why does Daniel emphasize "even though you knew all this" in verse 22? What does the writing on the wall reveal about God's justice? On what scale are we tempted to "weigh" our

The entirety of DJ & PK for February 27, 2026: HOUR ONE Utah Jazz game recap and Cole Bagley, KSL Sports Jeff Judkins, Longtime BYU and Utah Basketball Coach Kevin Graham talking all things NFL HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah Jazz, NBA, CBB, NFL, CFB, RSL, Utah Mammoth Hot Takes or Toast: Which young guys will be on Utah Jazz next season? BYU, Utah and Utah State look to bounce back HOUR THREE Riley Jensen, College Football Expert and Mental Performance Coach David Locke, Utah Jazz Radio Voice for SEG Media How will BYU basketball perform in final three games? HOUR FOUR Jason Kreis, Real Salt Lake Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Seth and Sean react to Draymond Green giving his take on Kevin Durant's supposed burner account and discuss what pitches they'd have for DeMeco Ryans now that he's been added to the NFL Competition Committee.

It's mayhem over at the Beckham household after Brooklyn made some bombshell claims against his parents... And now, Gordon Ramsay has shared his 2 cents on what he really thinks about it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 key takeaways from this study God measures hearts more than amounts. The half-shekel ransom (Exodus 30) and the widow's two coins show that what matters most is heart posture, not the size of the gift. Rich and poor gave the same ransom; the widow gave “all she had.” Ransomed people are called to purposeful service. Exodus' census (ransomed out of Egypt) and Numbers' census (selected for battle) show a pattern: God rescues first, then deploys. Freedom from bondage leads into a calling, not passive comfort. Stewardship exposes our true priorities. In 2Kings 12, the priests gladly received money but failed for 23 years to repair God's house. Their inaction revealed where their real priorities lay — they were comfortable with the system but not committed to the mission. Accountability protects both people and God's reputation. The methods in 2Kings 12 and Ezra 8 (lockbox, multiple money counters, clear procedures) and Paul sending Titus with the gift (2Corinthians 8–9) show that transparent handling of resources is a spiritual duty, not just a business best practice. Holy things must not be made common. The anointing oil and incense (Exodus 30) were not to be copied or commercialized. When what is holy is treated as common — whether smells, symbols, or God's name. It confuses the nations and distorts who God is. Priests (and all leaders) must align hearing, doing, and walking. The blood on the ear, thumb, and toe (Leviticus 8) pictures shema (hear), asah (do) and halach (walk). Leaders who moralize a lot and don’t do it themselves (Matthew 23) misrepresent God as badly as corrupt priests in Israel's history. Where your treasure goes, your heart follows. Messiah's teaching (“where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” Matthew 6) ties together money, time, talents, and calling. Investing in God's kingdom — with resources, energy, and obedience — shapes and reveals the direction of the heart. In this study, we’ll explore how Adonai ransoms His people, calls them to serve, and then examines how they steward what He places in their hands. Are God's people really “all in” for the Kingdom of Heaven, or just loosely involved (even apathetic) with their surplus? Where Your Treasure Is: The Heart of the Matter “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.“ Matthew 6:19-21 NASB95 This is not merely about financial giving. It is about what a person values most — where their mind, emotions, and will (collectively, the “heart”) are oriented. Treasure may include: Money Time God-given talents and skills Spiritual gifts Any “storehouse of value” entrusted by heaven Money is simply a representation of value — a “certificate of appreciation” or “certificate of completion” that says, “Someone did something I value.” That means the way people hold and use money reveals what they actually honor, trust, and love. Messiah's interaction about the Roman tax illustrates this (Matthew 22:15–22). When asked if taxes should be paid to Caesar, He requests a coin and asks whose image it bears. When they answer, “Caesar's,” He replies: “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's.” Matthew 22:21 NASB95 Coins bear Caesar's image. Human beings bear God's image. The study suggests the real issue is not “Do we give money?” but “Do we give ourselves?” This ties identity (tzelem Elohim, God's image) to stewardship. The call is not just to manage finances well, but to align the whole self with the kingdom. Exodus 30: The Half-Sheqel Ransom and Atonement The first main text is Exodus 30:11–16, part of the Torah portion Ki Tisa (“when you lift up” or “when you take up”). Adonai commands Moshe to take a census of Israel, but it is done in a surprising way: Each man 20 years and older gives half a shekel It is called “a ransom for himself to the LORD” (Exodus 30:12) The rich may not give more, the poor may not give less (Exodus 30:15) The money funds the service of the Tent of Meeting and becomes “a memorial” (Exodus 30:16) The Hebrew expression מַחֲצִית הַשֶּׁקֶל makhatzit ha-sheqel (half the sheqel) is crucial. It is described as: A כֹּפֶר kofer (ransom) for each life A means of atonement. A safeguard “so that there will be no plague among them when you number them” (Exodus 30:12 NASB95). This census is not about demographic data but about redemption identity. The people of Israel have just been brought out of מִצְרַיִם Mitzrayim (Egypt, “the house of slavery/bondage,” Exodus 13:3, 14; 20:2; Deuteronomy 5:6; 6:12; 7:8; 8:14; 13:5, 10; Judges 6:8; Micah 6:4; Joshua 24:17; Jeremiah 34:13). They did not merely “leave” Egypt; Heaven ransomed them out of it. This frames salvation not as a casual rescue but as a price paid. A ransom implies: Something (or someone) has been taken A cost is demanded for release The redeemer absorbs that cost So each half-sheqel becomes a tangible reminder: You belong to the One who bought you out of slavery (1Corinthians 6:20; 7:23). At the same time, Scripture warns us about reducing people to money. Counting coins instead of persons is meant to protect against treating people as mere financial units. Later history shows what happens when societies start thinking that way — people become commodities, even less valued than money itself. Numbers 1: From Ransomed People to a Fighting Force The next major step is the census in Numbers 1:1–3. Again, Adonai speaks to Moshe in the wilderness of Sinai, but the purpose is different: “Take a census of all the congregation of the sons of Israel, by their families, by their fathers' households, according to the number of names, every male, head by head from twenty years old and upward, whoever is able to go out to war in Israel.” Numbers 1:2–3 NASB95 Here the key verb is פָּקַד paqad (often “to visit,” “to number,” or “to appoint/select”). The teacher emphasizes that this is not just counting; it is selecting and appointing. The pattern is: Exodus census: You are ransomed out of bondage. Numbers census: You are numbered/selected for battle. The move is from freedom received to freedom defended. The study notes that once Israel is free, the question becomes: Is this freedom worth fighting for, under God's mission and leadership? In the wilderness accounts, when the people balk at entering the land because of fear (Numbers 13–14), it exposes their lack of trust. They treat the mission as too costly, despite having been ransomed by great miracles. This parallels the life of a believer in Messiah: redeemed out of spiritual bondage, yet called into costly obedience, spiritual warfare, and faithful endurance — not mere spiritual tourism. Priestly Calling: Hearing, Doing, and Walking Two passages illustrate the ordination of Israel’s priests: Exodus 29:4–9 – Aharon and his sons receive garments, anointing, and a perpetual priesthood. Leviticus 8:23–24 – Blood is placed on: The lobe of the right ear The right thumb The big toe of the right foot Ancient Jewish commentators see in this a pattern: Ear – for hearing Thumb/hand – for doing Toe/foot – for walking These align with three key Hebrew concepts: שָׁמַע shama‘ (“to hear, listen, obey”) עָשָׂה asah (“to do, to perform”) הָלַךְ halakh (“to walk, to go”), from which הֲלָכָה halakhah (“way of walking/practice,” i.e., tradition) comes. Priests are thus marked to: Hear God's word Do what He commands Walk in ways that reflect His character When Messiah later critiques certain leaders (Matthew 23), saying they “say things and do not do them,” He is confronting a breakdown in this priestly pattern. Their halakhah (practical walk) contradicts the Torah and the heart of God, even if their words sound religiously correct. This priestly pattern extends to all who serve in the name of Yeshua. One cannot merely teach Torah, or speak of Messiah, while living a life that contradicts both. Hearing, doing, and walking must remain aligned. Holy Oil, Holy Incense, Holy Lives: Guarding What Belongs to God Alone Back in Exodus 30, here are the key characteristics of the anointing oil and incense used in the מִשְׁכָּן Mishkan (“dwelling place,” the Tabernacle): These mixtures are “most holy” (קֹדֶשׁ קָדָשִׁים qodesh qadashim, “holy of holies,” the same Hebrew term for the Most Holy Place of the Mishkan). They must not be copied for personal or commercial use They must not be applied to common people for their own pleasure. The concern is that what uniquely signifies the presence and authority of God could be trivialized, commodified or associated with corrupt behavior. Later archaeology finds household figurines and inscriptions combining the divine Name with “His Asherah,” suggesting syncretism (mixing of disparate belief systems) and distortion. When Israel took the symbols of the Mishkan and mixed them with pagan patterns, contemporary and later observers (namely, Bible-critical archaeologists) could conclude Israel was no different from the surrounding nations. This is an assemblage of pottery shards from a 8th century B.C. (900s) jar (titled Pithos A) found at the Kuntillet Ajrud site in the northeastern Sinai peninsula. The inscriptions show five figures, including a bull and a calf. A seated musician or weaver is to the right side of this reconstruction. The phrase above the figures includes the phrase “Yahweh of Samaria and his Asherah.” (Choi, Gwanghyun. “The Samarian Syncretic Yahwism and the Religious Center of Kuntillet Ajrud.” 2016) This warns against: Treating divine symbols, language, or worship styles as branding tools. Borrowing holy imagery to sell, entertain, or self-promote. Confusing people about who the God of Israel truly is. Holy things must remain holy, not because God is petty, but because misuse misrepresents Him. 2 Kings 12: The Priests Who Wouldn't Repair God’s House A parallel passage to Exodus 30:11–16 is 2Kings 12:1–16. It’s from a very messy political period in Israel's history: a divided kingdom north and south, coups, moral corruption led by idolatry. One of the few “good” kings, יוֹאָשׁ Yo'ash ( Jehoash/Joash) of Yehudah (Judah, southern kingdom), commands that: All money brought to the house of the LORD Census money Freewill offerings prompted by the heart Be used by the priests to repair the damages of the Temple On paper, this is ideal: those entrusted with God's house use God's people's gifts to maintain that house. But decades pass. By the 23rd year of Joash's reign, “the priests had not repaired the damages of the house” (2Kings 12:6). The king confronts יְהוֹיָדָע Yehoyada‘ (Jehoiada) the priest and the others: Why haven't you repaired it? The text implies: Money flowed in. Repairs did not happen. The priests eventually agree, likely under Yoash’s coercion, to stop receiving repair money and stop pretending they will do the work. This is a sobering mirror: People may have correct theology and even be called by God. Yet their inaction and misplaced priorities betray their hearts. They grow comfortable receiving, but not serving. Note the contrast between the priests and the contractors Yoash later hired to do the repairs. Yoash had secure chest is installed — sealed with a hole is bored at the top — and multiple overseers count and distribute funds transparently. The text explicitly notes there was no suspicion of embezzlement, because the contractors acted faithfully. This lines up with the larger biblical pattern: Stewardship is not only spiritual. It is accountability with practical outcomes. High Places vs. the Holy Place: Compromise and Confusion Looking at the kings of Judah and Israel after Solomon: Many are described as having done evil “in the high places” Even relatively “good” kings of Judah sometimes failed to remove the high places The northern and southern kingdoms start to look strikingly similar, even with similar or the same names for rulers at parallel points in time. KingdomKing/QueenReign (B.C.)Good/BadKey PassagesJudahRehoboam931–913Bad (did evil, high places)1 Kings 12:1-14:31; 2 Chron 10-12JudahAbijah913–911Bad (walked in sins of father)1 Kings 15:1-8; 2 Chron 13JudahAsa911–870Good (did right, removed idols)1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chron 14-16JudahJehoshaphat873–848 (coregent 873-870)Good (walked in ways of David)1 Kings 22:41-50; 2 Chron 17-20JudahJehoram853–841 (coregent 853-848)Bad (walked in ways of Ahab)2 Kings 8:16-24; 2 Chron 21JudahAhaziah841Bad (walked in ways of Ahab)2 Kings 8:25-9:29; 2 Chron 22:1-9JudahAthaliah (Queen)841–835Bad (destroyed royal seed)2 Kings 11:1-20; 2 Chron 22:10-23:21JudahJehoash/Joash835–796Good in youth (did right via Jehoiada), evil in old age (killed prophet)2 Kings 11-12; 2 Chron 23-24JudahAmaziah796–767Good in youth, evil later (turned to idols)2 Kings 14:1-20; 2 Chron 25IsraelJeroboam I931–910Bad (golden calves, false worship)1 Kings 11:26-14:20IsraelNadab910–909Bad1 Kings 15:25-31IsraelBaasha909–886Bad1 Kings 15:27-16:7IsraelElah886–885Bad1 Kings 16:8-14IsraelZimri885 (7 days)Bad1 Kings 16:9-20IsraelOmri885–874Bad1 Kings 16:15-28IsraelAhab874–853Bad (worse than all before)1 Kings 16:28-22:40; 2 Chron 18IsraelAhaziah853–852Bad1 Kings 22:51-2 Kings 1:18IsraelJoram/Jehoram852–841Bad (clung to Jeroboam’s sins)2 Kings 3:1-9:26IsraelJehu841–814Mixed (destroyed Baal, but kept calves)2 Kings 9:1-10:36IsraelJehoahaz814–798Bad2 Kings 13:1-9IsraelJoash/Jehoash798–782Bad2 Kings 13:10-14:16This is partial table of kings from the divided kingdoms period comes from conservative scholars like Edwin R. Thiele, whose chronology synchronizes biblical data with Assyrian records. All northern kings “did evil … walked in the ways of Jeroboam” (e.g., 1Kings 15:34). Southern evaluations vary. High places were local worship sites often associated with idolatrous or syncretistic practices. Torah had commanded Israel to bring offerings only to the place where God put His Name—the Mishkan, later the Temple—precisely to avoid mixing worship of Adonai with that of the surrounding nations. The problem is not mere geography. It is mixed allegiance. When Israel keeps the Temple but tolerates the high places, the message becomes blurred: Is the God of Israel just one option among many? Are His instructions just one flavor in a spiritual marketplace? This speaks directly to modern spiritual life. The presence of a “Temple” in one's life — congregational involvement, correct doctrine, our identity in the Messiah — does not cancel out the heart's hidden “high places”: areas of compromise, competing loyalties, or unchallenged cultural idols. Ezra 8 and 2 Corinthians 8–9: Accountability and Cheerful Giving In 2Corinthians 8–9, apostle Shaul (Paul) handles a large gift for the believers in need. Some have seen hints in the text suggesting some feared Paul might mishandle funds.1“Paul handles a possible misinterpretation of the collection. Paul has already been accused of embezzlement (cf. 2Cor 12:16ff.), a charge that he addresses in a preliminary way in 2Cor 2:17. In order to prevent any criticism about his handling of this gift, Paul avoids making the delivery himself. Instead, he has commissioned representatives of the participating churches to deliver the collection. The analogy to Ezra's procedure is obvious (Ezra 8:24–30).” (Scott, James M. 2 Corinthians. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2011. Paragraph 42958.) In response, he: Sends Titus and other trusted brothers with the gift Insists things are done honorably “in the sight of the Lord and in the sight of men” Emphasizes that giving must be willing and cheerful, not pressured Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2Corinthians 9:7 NASB95 He then quotes Psalm 112:9: He scattered abroad, he gave to the poor,His righteousness endures forever. Psalm 112:9 NASB95 The same God who “supplies seed to the sower and bread for food” (2Corinthians 9:10) is able to multiply the seed and increase the harvest of righteousness. The issue is not fundraising technique; it is aligning generosity with God's character. Some see parallels to Ezra 8:24–30,2Scott, paragraph 42958 where Ezra receives significant contributions from the Persian emperor and the people of Israel for rebuilding the Temple and Jerusalem. Ezra: Chose 12 leading priests. Weighed the silver, gold, and utensils into their hands. Held them accountable to deliver everything safely to Jerusalem. Two people verify what is given and what is received. The aim is to avoid even the appearance of financial misconduct (1Thessalonians 5:22). The Widow's Two Coins: Heart Over Surplus The study then turns to the Gospels' scene of the poor widow (Mark 12:41–44; Luke 21:1–4). Yeshua sits opposite the treasury and watches: Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow drops in two small copper coins. Messiah declares: “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury; for they all put in out of their surplus, but she, out of her poverty, put in all she owned, all she had to live on.” Mark 12:43–44 NASB95 From heaven's perspective: Amount is not the primary measure. Cost to the giver and heart motivation are. The widow surrenders her whole life, not just a portion of disposable income. This echoes the intensive devotion the altar of incense symbolizes in Exodus 30 — prayers rising as a representation of the people themselves, deemed “most holy” in God's sight. This challenges both religious pride and fear-based withholding. It calls for whole-hearted trust (i.e., faith) in the God who sees and values the hidden sacrifice. Treasures in Heaven: The Final Measure “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19–21 NASB95 Our journey through Scripture today — Exodus, Numbers, 2 Kings, Leviticus, the Gospels, 2Corinthians, Ezra and Psalms — has a consistent message: God ransoms His people. God selects and appoints them for service. God entrusts them with resources — time, money, ability, knowledge. God watches how they steward it. God measures the heart by where that treasure actually goes. For the priests who failed to repair the Temple, their neglected tasks revealed that their treasure — and thus their hearts — lay elsewhere. For the widow who gave her last coins, her action revealed a heart fully entrusted to God. If someone followed the trail of how a believer uses money, time, energy, and gifting, would it lead to the kingdom of heaven — or somewhere else? To be “all in” for the kingdom is to let Adonai direct every “certificate of value” He has placed in one's hands, whether coins, skills, or hours in the day. The ransom has been paid; the call is to serve with all the heart, all the soul, and all the strength (Deuteronomy 6:4–5), storing up treasure where Messiah reigns and where no thief can touch it. 1 “Paul handles a possible misinterpretation of the collection. Paul has already been accused of embezzlement (cf. 2Cor 12:16ff.), a charge that he addresses in a preliminary way in 2Cor 2:17. In order to prevent any criticism about his handling of this gift, Paul avoids making the delivery himself. Instead, he has commissioned representatives of the participating churches to deliver the collection. The analogy to Ezra's procedure is obvious (Ezra 8:24–30).” (Scott, James M. 2 Corinthians. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2011. Paragraph 42958.)2 Scott, paragraph 42958The post Render to God what is God’s: Identity, ownership and stewardship in Scripture (Exodus 30; 2Kings 12; 2Corinthians 9) appeared first on Hallel Fellowship.

For more than forty years, Debra Stone's murder lingered in the uneasy space between knowing and proving. An informant came forward early on with a story that, in hindsight, mapped almost every detail of what happened to her, yet the case drifted through the decades. Weighed down by doubt, fear, and a single failed polygraph that stalled momentum. When investigators finally reopened the file in the 21st century, it wasn't modern DNA science that brought clarity. The evidence had already been there. What the case needed was the will to look again and confront the truth that should have been acted on long ago.View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/debrastone Dark Downeast is an Audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laurence & Spiegs listen & react to Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco talking about how developmental arcs have changed for younger athletes.

Nancy Guthrie, who is the mother of American TV Host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped over a week ago, with a $6 Million ransom being demanded. Today, we welcomed former FBI Agent Mike Harrigan to the show to chat us through all the updates and what certain aspects of the investigation mean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He weighed the world...and made it run on Greenwich time.

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Verse by verse exposition of Daniel ch. 5

You've built a toolkit over the last several episodes. Logical reasoning. Causal thinking. Mental models. Serious intellectual firepower. Now the uncomfortable question: When's the last time you actually used it to make a decision? Not a decision you think you made. One where you evaluated the options yourself. Weighed the evidence. Formed your own conclusion. […]

You've built a toolkit over the last several episodes. Logical reasoning. Causal thinking. Mental models. Serious intellectual firepower. Now the uncomfortable question: When's the last time you actually used it to make a decision? Not a decision you think you made. One where you evaluated the options yourself. Weighed the evidence. Formed your own conclusion. Here's what most of us do instead: we Google it, ask ChatGPT, go with whatever has the most stars. We feel like we're deciding, but we're not. We're just choosing which borrowed answer to accept. That gap between thinking you're deciding and actually deciding is where everything falls apart. And there's a name for it. What Mindjacking Actually Is  Mindjacking. Not the sci-fi version where hackers seize your brain through neural implants. The real version. Where you voluntarily hand over your thinking because someone else already did the work. It's not dramatic. It's convenient. The algorithm ranked the results. The expert weighed in. The crowd already decided. Why duplicate the effort? Mindjacking is different from ordinary influence. You choose it. Every single time. Nobody forces you to stop evaluating. You volunteer, because forming your own conclusion is harder than borrowing someone else's. What exactly are you losing when this happens? The Two Skills Under Attack  Mindjacking destroys two distinct capabilities. They're different, and you need both. Evaluation independence is the ability to assess whether a claim is valid. Not whether the source has credentials. Not whether experts agree. Whether the evidence actually supports the conclusion. Decision independence is the ability to commit to a path based on your own judgment, without needing someone else to validate it first. Both skills need each other. Watch what happens when one erodes faster than the other. A woman researches her medical condition for hours. Journal articles. Treatment comparisons. She understands her options better than most medical students would. She walks into the doctor's office, lays out her analysis. It's thorough. Sophisticated, even. The doctor reviews it and says, "This is impressive. You've really done your homework." She nods. Then looks up and asks: "So what should I do?" She can evaluate. She can't decide. Now flip it. Think about someone who decides fast. Trusts their gut. Never waits for permission. How often does that person get burned by bad information they never verified? They can decide. They can't evaluate. Lose either ability and you're trapped. Lose both and you're not thinking at all. The Four Surrender Signals  How do you know when mindjacking is happening? It has a signature. Four internal signals that reveal the handoff in progress, if you know how to read them. Signal one: Relief. The moment you find "the answer," you notice a weight lifting. Pay attention to that. Relief isn't insight. It's the burden of thinking being removed. When you actually work through a problem yourself, the result isn't relief. It's clarity. And clarity usually comes with new questions, not a sense of "done." Signal two: Speed. Uncertainty to certainty in seconds? That's not evaluation. You found someone else's answer and adopted it. There's a difference between "I figured it out" and "I found someone who figured it out." One took effort. The other took a search bar. Signal three: Echo. Listen to your own conclusions. Do they sound like something you read, heard, or scrolled past recently? If your "own opinion" matches a headline almost word-for-word, it probably isn't yours. You're not thinking. You're repeating. Signal four: Unearned confidence. You're certain about a conclusion, but ask yourself: could you explain the reasoning behind it? Not where you heard it. The actual reasoning. If you can't, that confidence isn't yours. It came attached to someone else's answer, and you absorbed both their conclusion and their certainty without doing any analysis yourself. Once you notice these signals firing, you need a way to stop the pattern before it completes. The Interrupt  The interrupt is a single question: "Did I reach this conclusion, or just find it?" Six words. That's the whole thing. It works because it forces a distinction your brain normally blurs. "I decided" and "I adopted someone's decision" are identical from the inside, until you ask the question. Test it now. Think about the last opinion you formed. The last purchase you made. The last recommendation you accepted. Did you reach that conclusion, or just find it? The interrupt doesn't tell you what to think. It tells you whether you're thinking at all. Finding an answer isn't the same as reaching one. This matters more than you might realize, because the pattern is bigger than any single decision you make. The Aha Moment: The Illusion of Expertise  Researchers at Penn State looked at 35 million Facebook posts and found something remarkable: seventy-five percent of shared links were never clicked. Three out of four times, people passed along articles they hadn't read. But that's not the strange part. A separate study from the University of Texas discovered that the act of sharing content, even content you haven't read, makes you think you understand it. Sharing tricks you into believing you know. You didn't read the article about investing, but you shared it, so now you believe you understand investing. Worse: people act on that false knowledge. In the study, people who shared an investing article took significantly more financial risk afterward, even though they never read what they shared. They weren't pretending to know. They genuinely believed they knew, because sharing had become a substitute for learning. That's mindjacking at scale. Millions of people believing they're informed, acting confident, having never actually thought about any of it. The Feed Challenge  I want you to try something as soon as this video ends. Open your social media feed. Find a post where someone you know has liked or shared an article, an opinion, a hot take. Now ask: Did they actually think about this? Or did they just pass it along? Look for the signals. Is their comment just echoing the headline? Are they expressing certainty about something they probably spent ten seconds on? Did they add anything that suggests they read past the first paragraph? Or did they just click "like" and move on? Remember: seventy-five percent of shared links are never clicked. That like or share you're looking at? They probably never read what they're endorsing. You'll be shocked how easy this becomes once you start looking. It's everywhere. People confidently endorsing opinions they never examined. Certainty without evaluation. Expertise without effort. Why start with what others are putting in your feed? Because it's much easier to spot mindjacking in others than in yourself. Your ego doesn't interfere. Train your eye on what's coming at you first. Then turn it inward. Awareness precedes choice. You can't reclaim what you can't see. What's Next  Now you can see the handoff happening. That's the foundation. But seeing it isn't enough. Knowing the signals won't help you when you're exhausted and the algorithm is offering relief. Understanding the trap won't save you when everyone in the room disagrees and consensus feels like safety. Awareness alone won't protect you when the deadline is tomorrow and you don't have time to think. Those are the moments where mindjacking wins. Not because you lack the ability to think, but because thinking starts to look like a luxury you can't afford. That's the real battle. And that's what comes next. Next, we tackle the hardest version of this problem: acting before you're ready. What happens when you have to decide, the information isn't complete, and it never will be? Waiting for certainty feels responsible. But sometimes, waiting is the trap. If you're new here, check out the earlier episodes where we built the evaluation toolkit this series is built on. Watch the series on YouTube.  Don't Click Yet  Here's a thought: most people will finish this video and scroll to the next one. The algorithm already has a recommendation queued up. Relief is one click away. But you could do something different. You could stick with the discomfort for a minute. Actually, try the feed challenge before moving on. If you want to go deeper on mindjacking, the full breakdown lives at philmckinney.com/mindjacking. And if you want to support the team that helps me to produce this content, consider becoming a paid subscriber on Substack.  What's one opinion you realized might not actually be yours? Share this with someone who needs to hear it.   References Penn State University (2024). "Social media users probably won't read beyond this headline, researchers say." Analysis of 35 million Facebook posts published in Nature Human Behaviour.  Ward, A., Zheng, J.F., & Broniarczyk, S.M. (2022). "I share, therefore I know? Sharing online content – even without reading it – inflates subjective knowledge." Journal of Consumer Psychology, University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. 

This episode is sponsored by Nutracheck. Download the app and begin your 7 day free trial! https://nutracheck.onelink.me/TRjA/girlsThis week on Girls Overheard we're talking about getting our boobs “weighed” and Ash gets a ROAST RETALIATION in honour of Burns Night and storms out!WATCH OUR EPISODE WITH PROFESSOR GREEN: https://youtu.be/hmh7FfzLBcQGrab your tickets for our next LIVE SHOW at the o2 academy in Glasgow! https://www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/girls-overheardWATCH ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/GirlsOverheardWATCH OUR WEEKLY VLOG: https://www.youtube.com/@GirlsOverheardVlogsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aOtGuxPxIenVDwmUwWjOhGirls Overheard Insta: https://www.instagram.com/girlsoverheardGirls Overheard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlsoverheard Ash: https://www.instagram.com/mamareid/Eilidh: https://www.instagram.com/eilidhwells/Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.fairbairn/FAQHow do I send a message in to you guys?The best way is to WhatsApp or message us on 07428957885! You can send us a text, a voice note or even any TikToks you want us to chat about! And don't worry, we will always keep you anonymous!How many episodes do you release every week?We put out our main episode on a Monday and our bonus episode, Confession Sessions goes out every Wednesday! This one has even more stories and juicier gossip so it's available for our Patreon Rat Pack. Join us over there and you'll get access to our forums, first access to live show tix and more! When is your next live show? Our next live show is in May 2026! Grab your tickets here - https://www.gigsinscotland.com/artist/girls-overheardWhere can I find you on socials?We're on Instagram and TikTok as @girlsoverheard so come join us! Email: girlsoverheardpodcast@gmail.com

Content Warning: domestic violence, physical, emotional, spiritual, and professional abuse, stalking, child abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and rape.Nicole Meyer is a mother, educator, and victim-survivor of several types of abuse from Melbourne, Australia. Her journey towards justice and healing was a long, arduous one that spanned 15 years and two countries. Amidst it, Nicole was eventually joined by her sisters, who she would find out were victims of her alleged abuser. The highly publicized nature of their legal battle inspired them to participate in the documentary, Surviving Malka Leifer, and has propelled Nicole to continue to speak out in Parliament and worldwide. Her mission is to unite and empower survivors, as well as to spread awareness as a means for prevention. The Broken Cycle Media team is so very appreciative of Nicole's time, advocacy, and powerful perspective in these episodes.Nicole's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/breakingthesilencenow Nicole's TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@nicoleymeyer“Nicole Meyer - Ambassador.” National Survivors' Day, www.nationalsurvivorsday.org.au/nicole.Revealed: Surviving Malka Leifer by Stan.https://www.stan.com.au/watch/revealed-surviving-malka-leifer-2025For additional resources and a list of non-profit organizations that can help, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resourcesThank you again to Lola Blankets for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to get 40% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code [WCN] at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that there was not much improvement for home sales in 2025.

Financial stocks weighed on US equity markets following warnings about potential changes to lending policy, with the Dow and S&P 500 pulling back from record highs as the fourth quarter earnings season got underway and investors digested the latest inflation data - Dow fell -398-points or -0.80% Salesforce Inc shed -7.07% and was the worst performer in the 30-stock index following an update to its virtual assistant Slackbot feature in Slack. Visa Inc fell -4.46%The broader S&P500 eased -0.19%. Financials (down -1.84%) led just four of the eleven primary sectors lower. Energy (up +1.53%) was the leading primary sector performer overnight following fresh gains on crude markets, with Exxon Mobil Corp rising +2.02% to US$126.50 and booking its first record closing high since 7 October, 2024. Moderna Inc soared +17.02% to be the leading S&P500 component after CEO Stéphane Bancel revealed a raised 2025 sales forecast at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. "We should land around the US$1.9 billion of sales for the year, which is $100 million better than the midpoint" of Moderna's prior guidance of $1.6B to $2.0B, Mr Bancel said

H4-Wed1/7/26-TCJS- "NYC Mayor Zoran Mandani weighed in on the MN I.C.E. shooting ", " US HSS Kristie Noem live about the MN I.C.E. shooting" , " Crowds are building at the site of where Rene Nicole Good was shot at" , "Larry in Cleveland County about this attempted murder of I.C.E. agent "

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US President Trump said US will keep ships and oil seized near Venezuela.European bourses are mixed on either side of the unchanged mark, US equity futures are mostly incrementally firmer ahead of US data.DXY is under pressure whilst the JPY continues to strengthen; Antipodeans benefit from strength in metals prices.JGBs lead global fixed income higher after PM Takaichi rejected any "irresponsible bond issuance or tax cuts", via a Nikkei interview.Crude benchmarks trade rangebound, whilst spot gold eyes USD 4.5k/oz to the upside.Looking ahead, highlights include US Richmond Fed (Dec), Durable Goods (Oct), GDP Advance (Oct), PCE Prices (Q3), Industrial Production, Consumer Confidence, Canadian GDP, BoC Minutes (Dec Meeting), Supply from US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Initial jobless claims were below what economists had estimated, Micron Technology jumped 11 percent after strong earnings helped rekindle the artificial intelligence trade which has seen weakness in recent sessions, More on the next seminar with EP Wealth Advisors CFP's Chad Burton and Ryan Ignacio at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge January 15th at 6:30pm covering important tax strategies and more

Initial jobless claims were below what economists had estimated, Micron Technology jumped 11 percent after strong earnings helped rekindle the artificial intelligence trade which has seen weakness in recent sessions, More on the next seminar with EP Wealth Advisors CFP's Chad Burton and Ryan Ignacio at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge January 15th at 6:30pm covering important tax strategies and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EUR/USD gained, while DAX and Bund futures fell as ECB's Schnabel said she is 'comfortable' on bets that next move will be a hike.APAC stocks were mixed following a lack of major macro drivers over the weekend and with markets tentative ahead of this week's risk events, while participants also digested data, including the latest Chinese trade figures.USD/JPY briefly retreated beneath the 155.00 handle amid a softer buck and as the latest wages data from Japan supported the case for a December BoJ rate hike, although Q3 GDP revisions were disappointing and showed a wider-than-feared contraction.Chinese trade data showed a stronger-than-expected recovery in Exports, but Imports disappointed.European equity futures indicate a slightly softer cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.1% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Output, EZ Sentix, Comments from ECB's Cipollone, BoE's Taylor & Lombardelli, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

H3 - Seg 1 - Heidi Harris in for TCJS - Fri Oct 31 2025 - "Barack Obama has weighed in on SNAP Benefits"

H3 - Heidi Harris in for TCJS - Fri Oct 31 2025 - "Barack Obama has weighed in on SNAP Benefits ", "People are rethinking SNAP in light that many are on it " , "when you are dependent on someone else you are enslaved to them " , " Callers on the WORD TALK line about Snap"

Being a popular television star can be a blessing and a curse, if you are a woman struggling with your weight In this 1998 interview Delta Burke talks about her life her struggles with weight, and her book Delta Style.Get your copy of Delta Style by Delta BurkeAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Lynn Redgrave and Louie Anderson For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTubePhoto by lan Light#Actors #Designing Women # obesity # weight lossCome on over to AI After 40 on YouTube

October 26, 2025 Dan. 5:13-31; Ps. 119:105-112; Prov. 26:13-16; II Pet. 2:11-22

Daniel 5

If you have anxiety about how your body looks, this episode is for you!     Interested in healing our anxiety with me? Anxiety Academy info: https://www.emilieclarke.com/anxietyacademy     Anxiety Academy Workbook: https://www.emilieclarke.com/product-page/love-your-anxiety-workbook   MY BOOK is OUT: https://a.co/d/bN5L1G5  Learn how to heal your anxiety by loving it!  In my book you'll learn my step-by-step process that healed my anxiety so you can be happy, relaxed and feel safe!     → Connect with Emilie Clarke   Emilie's Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/loveyouranxiety/   Join Emilie's FREE Facebook group with free trainings: https://www.facebook.com/groups/axeyouranxiety   If you're interested in working with me, message me here: https://www.emilieclarke.com/anxietyacademy   Anxiety Academy Student Testimonials: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17951153767008319/           Anxiety, anxiety podcast, anxiety coach, anxiety help, how do I cure my anxiety, Love your anxiety, Emilie Clarke, how do I fix my anxiety, heal your anxiety, how to cure your anxiety,

In this week's message, Pastor Brian reminds us that even in troubling times, our hope is in God - calling us to wake up, pray, and believe for revival across our nation.

Today, we look at the fallout from the US jobs report, as bonds rallied and the US dollar sold off, while equities churned in place, with many AI names under pressure. Today's topics also include the latest surge in gold, its drivers and where it may be headed, the turbulence in many AI names, driven in part by OpenAI's new initiatives making waves, previewing Oracle's earnings report tomorrow after the close, the macro and FX fallout from the US jobs data and political uncertainty in Japan and France and more. Today's pod features Saxo Head of Commodity Strategy Ole Hansen and Saxo Equity Strategist Ruben Dalfovo, with Saxo Global Head of Macro Strategy John J. Hardy hosting. Links discussed on the podcast and our Chart of the Day can be found on the John J. Hardy substack (with a one- to two-hour delay from the time of the podcast release). Read daily in-depth market updates from the Saxo Market Call and the Saxo Strategy Team here. Please reach out to us at marketcall@saxobank.com for feedback and questions. Click here to open an account with Saxo. Intro and outro music by AShamaluevMusic

Following the news of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's discussion on organ transplants and immortality, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson responded to a question raised by NTD congressional correspondent Melina Wisecup on Wednesday morning. Johnson said, "The fact that they were caught in a hot mic first, I've heard, is very telling. It tells you where their worldview is, in contrast to our speaking of evil. ... The United States, we're going to stand for morality and ethics, and we're going to stand against that. There's legislation that you know that would address it, and we might need to put that at the top of the priority list, if that's what's happening."President Donald Trump is hosting Poland's newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki, at the White House on Sept. 3. Paul Jones, a fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, said that Nawrocki's first official visit to Washington could bring important advantages for Ukraine, citing Nawrocki's steadfast support for the country's defense against Russia.

Cryptography experts are racing to develop algorithms that can protect data from powerful quantum computers, which have been demonstrably capable of breaking current encryption systems since the development of Shor's algorithm in 1994. Lattice problems, a type of mathematical model that involves calculating vectors in a mathematical structure, are being considered as a potential foundation for post-quantum cryptography. You can listen to all of the Quantum Minute episodes at https://QuantumMinute.com. The Quantum Minute is brought to you by Applied Quantum, a leading consultancy and solutions provider specializing in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum AI. Learn more at https://AppliedQuantum.com.

Series: N/AService: Sunday 11:00 a.m.Type: SermonSpeaker: Lee Moore

What happens when your anti-diet values collide with the realities of a weight-obsessed medical system?In today's solo episode, I respond to a deeply vulnerable listener story about being required to undergo weight monitoring during pregnancy as a gestational surrogate—after more than a decade of avoiding the scale as part of her healing from disordered eating.I unpack the emotional toll of being reduced to a number, the grief of not having full autonomy in medical spaces, and how weight stigma is baked into the system.I explore:Why mandatory weigh-ins can be so activating, even years into healingHow to move from “knowing” your worth isn't tied to weight to feeling it in your bonesReflective tools to challenge internalized beliefs Practical strategies for protecting your peace during weigh-insThis episode is full of validation, support, and reminders that you are not the problem—the system is.Whether you've experienced this exact situation or just felt the pain of weight stigma in healthcare, this episode is for you.Resources Mentioned:Bri Campo's episode Nicola Smith of fat positive fertility episodeMore From Leah:

India's industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.  

Today, examine your heart in light of Jesus, asking God to shape you with deeper humility, fervent love, and genuine faith so that when you are weighed on his scales, you are not found wanting. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Weighed In The Balances - The Inevitability Of JudgementYou can fall under judgement now, or in the end. Either way it's coming. Best be ready.

True Crime Tuesday presents: Smile For The Cameras: Murder On A Movie Set w/Miranda Smith! Twenty years ago, Ella Winters was the it girl. She made a name for herself in Hollywood and throughout America as the sole survivor in the cult-classic slasher Grad Night. But the real horror is what happened when the cameras weren't rolling—something terrible that Ella and her co-stars agreed never to speak of again. Shortly after the movie's premiere, Ella disappeared from the acting scene under the pretense of caring for her ailing mother, hoping for a quiet life out of the spotlight to ease her guilty mind. Since her mother's passing, Ella has decided to return to the silver screen. And with the cast and crew of Grad Night in the process of filming a reunion documentary, Ella has an express ticket back into Hollywood's good graces. Weighed down by the secret she's been keeping all these years, Ella apprehensively makes the trip to the original set—a cabin in rural Tennessee—to reunite with her castmates for the first time in more than a decade. But when the actors begin to meet the same gruesome fates as the characters they originally played, falling victim to someone dressed as the Grad Night villain, it's clear their secret is out. Now, the question is: Can the final girl survive one last nightmare? On Today's TCT, Miranda Smith joins the show to talk about why we crave sequels from Hollywood so badly, Why certain things about "Behind The Scenes" grab our curious natures so hard and fast, we talk about the rich characters in the book and what makes the click, in the face of everything being so uncomfortable, and we get down and dirty with ho and why this slasher flick" on the page could easily translate to the silver screen, and how it was achieved!  Get your copy of "Smile For The Cameras... " here:  https://bit.ly/4egic3b PLUS DUMB CRIMES AND STUPID CRIMINALS W/JESSICA FREEBURG! Watch the video of this lawyer having his worst day ever in front of a judge as he mistakenly calls her "honey"...  https://bit.ly/3TJ8Jrv Check out Jessica Freeburg's website and order her new books:  https://jessicafreeburg.com/books/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #mirandasmith #smileforthecameras #Anovel #gradnight #crimefiction #thriller #slashermovie #aries #leo #riley #cole #surpriseendings  #kidnapping #assault #murder #Petra  #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #jessicafreeburg #paranormalauthor  #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #airplanecrimes #sexcrimes #honeylawyer

On this Juneteenth, Michael Smerconish explores a provocative mix of headlines: the deeper meaning of the holiday, the Supreme Court's major decision upholding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and what it says about equal protection under the law. Plus, he dives into public opinion on U.S. action in Iran and shares listener voting patterns on the Smerconish.com daily poll question. Be sure to vote today on what he's asking: "Should states be able to ban puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors seeking to transition to match their gender identity?" And, listen to this timely, thoughtful conversation on law, identity, and American values.

Though Belshazzar didn't know the God of heaven, the God of heaven knew him and their meeting was going to knock him to his knees. We will talk about pride, redeeming the time, and our time of giving an account for our days as we unpack Daniel chapter 5.Notes on Daniel chapter 5https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/daniel-5/www.sitstillmydaughter.com

Friday, 6 June 2025   But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30   “And you! Even the hairs of the head, they are all having been enumerated” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus noted that despite the fact that sparrows are almost of no monetary value to man, not one of them falls to the ground apart from the will of the Father. Now, in emphatic contrast to that, He begins with, “And you!”   In other words, there are the lowly sparrows that the Father is completely aware of in their existence, and then there are the people of the earth who are God's highest creation. Of them, Jesus next says, “Even the hairs of the head, they are all having been enumerated.”   A new word, arithmeó, to enumerate, number, count, etc., is introduced. One can see the clear etymological ancestor of our modern word arithmetic, that dreaded or beloved discipline of our school days, depending on how our brains are put together in regard to numbers.   Jesus, after His emphatic declaration, thus separating the sparrow from man, notes that the Father is aware of every hair on our head. However, the use of the perfect participle (having been enumerated) is striking. It is not just that He knows at this time, but He knew and continues to know. As such, it is like saying, “When you lose a hair on your head, God is aware of it.”   Something so seemingly trivial is not unknown to God. Jesus' words tell us that God is minutely knowledgeable about what we might think is unnecessary or impossible to discern.   Life application: Of this, Charles Ellicott steps over the border of propriety and says, “The apparent hyperbole of the figure is but the natural expression of the thought that even the incidents of life that seem most trivial are in very deed working together for good to those that love God.”   It is incorrect that Jesus' words are hyperbole as if God really isn't aware of such things. There is nothing in the universe, even the number of atoms or quarks in a red giant star, that God is unaware of. It may seem trivial or hyperbolic to think God would actually count the number of hairs on one's head, but that is not the point of Jesus' words.   God doesn't need to count them. He simply knows the number, yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He also knows the definition of a hair, so that when someone is balding, what once was a hair no longer is. Jesus' words, therefore, speak of the intimacy in which God knows everything about us, but they also convey the surety that everything is completely known to God at all times.   As it says in Isaiah –   “Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, Measured heaven with a span And calculated the dust of the earth in a measure? Weighed the mountains in scales And the hills in a balance?” Isaiah 40:12   Concerning the complete understanding and knowledge of man, David says –   “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it.” Psalm 139:6   The words of Scripture, therefore, give us a double-edge to consider. On one side, there is God's absolute knowledge of us as we fellowship with Him. He knows the moment we first believed, and He sees and records every act of faith we have ever demonstrated. Nothing that is to be rewarded will be left out.   On the other hand, God is intimately aware of our every fault. The things we think, do, or fail to do are all known to Him. Therefore, we should strive to be pleasing to Him at all times. In Christ, we are forgiven – past, present, and future. However, forgiven is not the same thing as losing rewards.   For those not in Christ, the imperfection of their lives sets up the need for eternal judgment by the infinite God. When the world complains against God's judgment, it is due to a lack of understanding concerning the nature of God. He is not vindictive. Instead, He is perfectly holy, just, and righteous.   Man must be judged. This is the wonder of what God in Christ has done. For those who come to Him, man's judgment was taken out on Him. Understanding what God has done ensures us, absolutely and entirely, of the doctrine of eternal salvation.   If it were not so, the cross would have been a pointless gesture on the part of God. All would be lost in their continued imperfection. But because of Christ, His righteousness is now imparted to us. Thank God for Jesus Christ, who has made this reconciliation possible for man. Take time to read Psalm 139 and think about the marvel of our Creator!   Lord God, thank You for the glory of Jesus' cross. We stand in awe of what You have done. Thank You! Thank You for all eternity, Amen, and amen.  

If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. Weighed down with guilt and shame? Self-justification won't help. Freedom comes through repentance. Learn the six components of real repentance, why Jesus emphasized it, and how it helps us not only receive forgiveness but also draw near to God. Timestamps: 0:00 - The agony of lingering shame 0:36 - Why Jesus majored on repentance 2:25 - The best way to get grace from God 5:08 - What Is Repentance? 6:02 - Six Ingredients of True Repentance 12:10 - Why the call to repentance is unpopular but vital. 13:38 - Power of Expository Preaching Certified biblical counselor Dr. D. Richard Ferguson draws on 25 years of pastoral ministry and counseling to provide practical application of the principles in God's Word on the topic of anxiety. For the blog post on the Seven Best Websites for Sermons, go to https://drichardferguson.com/best-sermon-websites For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. And follow on social: * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson/

We recommend listening to the teaching, Repentance (It's not just saying sorry) | Part 2, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense teachings each week. This Afterburn Q&A session allows your mind and soul to consume more understanding (oxygen).Some of the topics covered are:• Intro• The feasts as related to the baptisms?• We are becoming the ‘one man' (Rev 5:9)• Should we love those going down a wrong path?• No lineage is required? • Which veil was torn at the crucifixion? • Testing Yahweh compared to repentance?• Repentance and the Fruit of the Spirit • Behavioral issues?• The second first and the first last?• If you're claiming to know Messiah, but…• Holiday candy, i.e., Easter, Christmas - Yes or No?• What is ‘dogma'? (Eph 2:15)• Making amends with an ex-spouse? • Weighed on the scales and found lacking?Subscribe to take advantage of new content every week.To learn more about MTOI, visit our website, https://mtoi.org.https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide You can contact MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m. and every Friday for Torah Study Live Stream at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.

5-22 Rich Aurilia weighed in on the Giants' rotation after injury to Justin Verlander and ineffectiveness of Jordan HicksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Are you feeling tired in your soul? Weighed down, worn out, or just off—like something's missing between you and God, but you can't quite name it? Maybe you've been carrying things you were never meant to carry. Maybe you've felt distant, numb, or stuck in cycles you can't break. This episode is an invitation to something better. Not religion. Not performance. But something real, healing, and holy.... Today we're talking about a gift from God that can bring you back to life—one that most people misunderstand or overlook completely. But it could be the very thing your heart is crying out for. This isn't about guilt. It's about freedom. It's about coming home...   Click Here---The Episode That I Talked About !! Scripture Shared- 1 Corinthians 10:13! MEMORIZE IT   Join Us In The Christian Mom Community- SCRIPTURE OF THE MONTH! https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianfemaleentrepreneur     Freebie- www.simplyjenniferbrown.com  

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to what Cubs Radio analyst Ron Coomer and Marquee Sports Network analyst Ryan Dempster had to say about top pitching prospect Cade Horton being set to make his MLB debut this weekend.