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This week we chat with Jeff Price, from the class of 1987. He's the CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust, and this Saturday the trophy is coming to Bates! Plus, men's soccer won a thriller with a late goal at Wesleyan, a women's golf rookie impressed at Williams, and the men's tennis team shined at the ITA New England Championships. All that and more, on the Bates Bobcast! Interviews this episode: 1:22 -- Will Stillman '29, Men's Soccer. (NESCAC Player of the Week, Bobcat of the Week) 9:28 -- Rebecca Kriegsman '30, Women's Golf. (Bobcat of the Week) 22:14 -- Phillippe Kosyagin '27 and Tair Sarmanov '30, Men's Tennis. 31:05 -- Matt Coyne, Head Coach, Football. 38:06 -- Jeff Price '87, CEO of the Heisman Trophy Trust.

Vic has written a book surveying what Scripture teaches on the doctrine of atonement and a summary of its development historically, along with five major themes that need emphasis.

What does it mean to take the Bible seriously?In this episode of Rooted and Growing, we continue our series on United Methodist distinctives by exploring how Methodists read and interpret Scripture.Scripture stands at the center of our theological reflection, but none of us reads the Bible without interpretation. We bring questions, experiences, traditions, and the ability to reason with us every time we open its pages. The Wesleyan tradition gives us a framework for doing that work faithfully: Scripture remains primary while tradition, reason, and experience help us understand and apply its witness.This way of reading does not eliminate disagreement. Instead, it calls us to something harder: humility, thoughtful discernment, conversation with the wider church, and a willingness to keep listening for the voice of God.Because the goal is not simply to know what the Bible says. The goal is to allow Scripture to lead us more deeply into the way of Jesus.Scripture: 2 Timothy: 3:14-17Rooted and Growing is a podcast from Anniston First United Methodist Church exploring a faith rooted in the grace of God and growing into the life of Jesus Christ.

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To be love or to do love? In the final message of the Purpose Unveiling series, Rev. Laura Johnson of North Raleigh United Methodist Church in Raleigh, NC, explores 1 John 4:7 to 21 and what it means to Be Love for God's World.Starting with a roadside flat tire and a stranger whose "help" didn't feel much like love, Pastor Laura unpacks the difference between doing loving things out of obligation and becoming people whose love flows naturally from the Holy Spirit within us.In this episode:- Love is from God, and God is love- How God's love forgives us and makes a home for the Holy Spirit (what John calls "abiding")- Why being "perfected in love" is central to United Methodist and Wesleyan theology, including the historic questions every Methodist clergy person answers at ordination- How God's love gives us assurance, boldness, and purpose- The story of NRUMC's Blessing Initiative, an anonymous $2 million gift with one instruction: give it all away to people in need"Love, as God reveals it to us, is self giving and self sacrificing."A question to carry into your week: Are you abiding in God's love so that God's love abides and flows through you?Scripture: 1 John 4:7 to 21 (also 1 Corinthians 13)Series: On Purpose | Purpose UnveilingPreacher: Rev. Laura Johnson, Senior PastorNext steps:Find a way to serve: nrumc.org/eventsGet our weekly email: nrumc.org/subscribeExplore membership: nrumc.org/nextstepsWatch this message on the NRUMC YouTube channelVisit us in North Raleigh:North Raleigh United Methodist Church8501 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NCSundays: 8:30am Blended (with weekly Communion), 9:45am Contemporary, 11am TraditionalKids Church and Sunday School availablenrumc.orgFollow the podcast so you never miss a message, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are loved.

“Reading Anew: Trusting the Holy Spirit”Text: Luke 12:1-12Today's passage often carries a heading of “The Unpardonable Sin” in our bibles and has Jesus giving a stern warning to the Pharisees about why they should fear God. Jesus also reminds us that God cares about each one of us and that we should be part of…

In Episode 243 of Pod Have Mercy, John and Matt sit down with Rev. Magrey deVega, Senior Pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida, for a conversation about pastoral ministry, writing, uncertainty, wisdom, preaching, and what it means to pursue holiness in the Wesleyan tradition.Magrey reflects on the unexpected years he spent serving a small church in Cherokee, Iowa, and how that experience helped reconnect him with the heart of pastoral ministry before returning to Hyde Park as Senior Pastor. He also shares how a formative week with Eugene Peterson reshaped the way he thinks about writing, including the important distinction between wanting to be an author and learning to love the craft of writing itself.The conversation explores themes from Magrey's work, including "Embracing the Uncertain" and his forthcoming book "Time for Wisdom." Drawing from Ecclesiastes, Magrey talks about approaching uncertain times with curiosity, humility, and openness rather than certainty and fear. John, Matt, and Magrey also reflect on doubt, deconstruction and reconstruction, and how faith can make room for questions rather than eliminate them.They also discuss the challenge of preaching into a polarized culture, Magrey's recent Faith 250 sermon series, and how pastors can begin difficult conversations from places of shared story and common ground.Later, Magrey introduces the upcoming Lenten study "The Way of Holiness: A Wesleyan Journey through Lent," a collaborative project exploring holiness through the Great Commandment and the Wesleyan understanding of both personal and social holiness. The conversation considers what holiness looks like when it is understood not simply as following rules, but as becoming more fully who God created us to be and growing in love of God, neighbor, and self.Along the way, the conversation touches on hurricane recovery in Tampa, the resilience of communities, poetry, favorite writers, the role of suffering, and a rapid-fire round that gets into everything from Iowa casseroles to biblical characters and the words Magrey hopes to hear when he meets God.Learn more about Rev. Magrey deVega:Biography + Books:https://hydeparkumc.org/magrey-biography-and-books/Hyde Park United Methodist Church:https://hydeparkumc.org/Magrey deVega at Abingdon Press:https://www.abingdonpress.com/authors/magrey_devega/"The Way of Holiness: A Wesleyan Journey through Lent":https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791044596

In this episode, Hannah Howell and Blake Smarr reflect on their pilgrimage through England, retracing Wesleyan history, and explore how the experience deepened their faith, understanding of history, and sense of community. They discuss the spiritual insights, surprising discoveries, and ongoing impact of walking in the footsteps of John Wesley. Read the Article here  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The Wesleyan pilgrimage 01:38 Meet Hannah Howell and Blake Smarr 03:43 Hopes for the pilgrimage 05:17 Discovering new sides of John Wesley 07:22 Letting go of expectations and being present 08:44 Spiritual moments at Epworth and Aldersgate 12:30 Susanna Wesley's influence and daily discipline 15:33 Oxford, the Holy Club, and forming a personal faith 19:52 Communion and the connection across generations 23:00 Wesleyan history, slavery, and abolition 29:05 Whose stories are missing or overlooked? 33:08 Bringing the pilgrimage's lessons home 39:00 Finding grace in ordinary moments 42:43 Building community and lasting connections 45:57 "I left for England thinking…" 47:20 Closing reflections

What if grace is bigger than forgiveness?In this episode of Rooted and Growing, we continue our series on United Methodist distinctives by exploring one of the ideas at the heart of Wesleyan theology: grace.God's grace is at work before we recognize it, meets us with forgiveness and reconciliation, and continues shaping us throughout our lives. We call these movements prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace, but together they tell one story: God makes the first move, God welcomes us home, and God keeps forming us into people who love more fully.Grace is not something we earn, and it is not simply a moment in our past. It is God continually at work in us, drawing us toward Christ and toward the people God created us to become.Scripture: Ephesians 2:4–10; Romans 5:6–8; Philippians 2:12–13Rooted and Growing is a podcast from Anniston First United Methodist Church exploring a faith rooted in the grace of God and growing into the life of Jesus Christ.

In 1 Timothy 2, Paul calls Christians to pray for their leaders and reminds us that God desires everyone to come to know the truth. But the chapter also contains one of the most debated passages in Scripture concerning women teaching and leading in the church. Today we talk honestly about that difficult text, the importance of reading Scripture in context, and the need to interpret individual passages in light of the broader witness of Scripture. As a United Methodist and Wesleyan, I share why I believe this passage addresses a particular situation in Ephesus rather than establishing a universal prohibition against women preaching, teaching, and leading in the church.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.  

What does it mean to be love for God's world?In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Kevin Van Hall sits down with Rev. Laura Johnson to preview her upcoming sermon, “Be Love for God's World,” the final message in North Raleigh United Methodist Church's series exploring its new purpose: Belong as you are. Become like Jesus. Be love for God's world.Together, Kevin and Laura explore 1 John 4:7–21, one of the Bible's most powerful passages about the love of God and what it means for Christians to put that love into action. At the center of the passage is the declaration that God is love, along with the call for those who know God to love one another.The conversation begins by looking at the historical setting of 1 John and the challenges facing the early Christian church. Laura explains how the letter emphasizes that Christian faith is not simply about spiritual ideas or beliefs. Because God became incarnate in Jesus, Christian love is meant to be expressed through concrete, physical acts of love toward other people.Kevin and Laura then explore how this passage connects directly to NRUMC's new purpose statement and to Wesleyan and United Methodist theology. Laura explains how prevenient grace, justifying grace, and sanctifying grace correspond to the movement from belonging, to becoming, to being love for God's world.Prevenient grace reminds us that God's love and invitation come before anything we do. Justifying grace describes the experience of turning toward Christ and receiving God's grace and forgiveness. Sanctifying grace is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, continually shaping us to become more like Jesus. In the Wesleyan tradition, that ongoing transformation ultimately means becoming increasingly perfected in love.The conversation asks an important question: How do we know that we are growing in our faith?According to Laura's reading of 1 John, one measure is love. Are we becoming more loving toward God? Are we becoming more loving toward the people around us? Are we learning to love not only those who love us, but also people who are different from us or difficult for us to understand?Kevin and Laura discuss the passage's powerful statement that “there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” They explore the relationship between fear, judgment, grace, and Christian assurance, including John Wesley's own search for a deep sense of assurance in God's love.The episode also considers how fear can create division and distance between people. Rather than responding to people we do not understand with fear, Laura suggests that curiosity can itself be a form of love. The conversation explores what it might look like to approach other people with openness, compassion, forgiveness, and a desire to understand.At the heart of the discussion is the difference between believing in God's love and actually living out God's love. 1 John does not leave love as an abstract theological idea. It calls Christians to concrete love for one another. As Laura explains, the love of God is self-giving and self-sacrificial, modeled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.That brings the conversation back to the final part of NRUMC's purpose: Be Love for God's World.If we belong because God first loved us, and if we are becoming more like Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit, then the natural movement of Christian faith is outward. We are called to embody God's love in the world through the way we treat other people, care for our neighbors, respond to those who are different from us, and participate in God's work of healing and reconciliation.Kevin and Laura also discuss why this vision of love matters for the church today. Christian faith is not simply about having the right beliefs or securing our own salvation. It is about becoming people whose lives reflect the love of God.Scripture: 1 John 4:7–21Sermon: “Be Love for God's World”Preacher: Rev. Laura JohnsonHost: Kevin Van HallChurch: North Raleigh United Methodist Church (NRUMC)Behind the Scenes is a weekly podcast from North Raleigh United Methodist Church that takes listeners deeper into the week's Scripture and sermon through conversation with our pastors and ministry leaders. Each episode explores the biblical text, theology, questions, stories, and practical implications behind the sermon, helping listeners continue the conversation beyond Sunday worship.Topics include: Be Love for God's World, 1 John 4, God is love, Christian love, loving your neighbor, Wesleyan theology, United Methodist theology, prevenient grace, justifying grace, sanctifying grace, holiness, sanctification, Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, Christian assurance, fear and faith, forgiveness, reconciliation, self-sacrificial love, and North Raleigh United Methodist Church.

Writer Una LaMarche joins us to talk about her path from Wesleyan film studies to editing (New York Observer) to freelance humor (McSweeney's, Allure) writing, her creative process, how she uses comic essays to process life, and her reflexive over-apologizing (including saying sorry after being lightly hit by a car). Influenced by Fran Lebowitz and David Sedaris, she published five books in four years, including the essay collection "Unabrow," rooted in her childhood nickname, and how she is developing it for TV after taking a pitching class. She reflects on success, self-promotion discomfort, and how the funniest work often comes from honest, vulnerable, painful experiences. https://www.unalamarche.com Instagram: @UnaLaMarche, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @UnaLaMarche, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

What does it mean to become like Jesus?In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Kevin Van Hall takes a deeper look at Rev. Kevin Johnson's sermon “Become Like Jesus,” the second message in North Raleigh United Methodist Church's series exploring the church's new purpose: Belong as you are. Become like Jesus. Be love for God's world.Drawing from Galatians 5:22–25 and the fruit of the Spirit, Kevin explores what Christian discipleship really means. Becoming like Jesus is not about trying harder, becoming perfect, or checking off a list of spiritual accomplishments. Instead, it is about allowing the Holy Spirit to grow something new in us and through us.The conversation explores the familiar words of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Kevin emphasizes that Paul describes this as one fruit, not a checklist of individual traits we have to master one at a time. Spiritual transformation is the natural result of a life rooted in God and open to the work of the Holy Spirit.The episode also explores the Christian concept of holiness and what it means to be sanctified, or set apart for God. Kevin shares a personal story about practicing centering prayer and repeatedly falling asleep, reflecting on the temptation to measure our spiritual lives by how well we perform religious practices. The good news, he explains, is that becoming like Jesus is ultimately not something we accomplish through human effort alone.From there, the conversation moves into an important part of United Methodist and Wesleyan theology: personal and social holiness. Kevin explains why Christian faith involves both growing closer to Jesus personally and allowing that relationship with Jesus to shape the way we care for other people and the world around us.Drawing on the ministry of John Wesley and the early Methodist movement, the sermon connects personal spiritual practices such as prayer, Scripture, worship, and Christian community with a life of service. Wesley famously taught that there is no holiness without social holiness, and Kevin explores why the two should never be separated.The episode considers what Christians are saved for, not simply what they are saved from. Following Jesus means more than believing the right things. It means becoming the kind of people whose lives increasingly reflect the character of Jesus and whose faith makes a tangible difference for people who are vulnerable, marginalized, or in need.Kevin also explores the difference between belief and transformation. Jesus' concern throughout the Gospels is not simply whether people have the right answers, but who they are becoming. The fruit of the Spirit becomes evidence of a life being transformed by God's presence.So how do we actually become like Jesus?Kevin points to the spiritual practice of yielding our lives to God. Rather than trying to manufacture holiness through our own effort, we open our lives to the Holy Spirit and learn to “keep in step with the Spirit.” Becoming like Jesus involves letting go of selfish desires and allowing God to reshape our lives.And what happens when a church community begins to live this way together?Kevin imagines a North Raleigh United Methodist Church marked by a contagious fruit of the Spirit: a community characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. A community where people encounter the healing and joy of Jesus and want to share that experience with others.May we become full of the contagious fruit of the Spirit. May we become like Jesus.Scripture: Galatians 5:22–25Sermon: “Become Like Jesus”Preacher: Rev. Kevin JohnsonHost: Kevin Van HallChurch: North Raleigh United Methodist Church (NRUMC)Behind the Scenes is a weekly podcast from North Raleigh United Methodist Church that takes listeners deeper into the week's Scripture and sermon through conversation with our pastors and ministry leaders. Each episode explores the biblical text, theological ideas, questions, stories, and practical implications behind the sermon, helping us continue the conversation beyond Sunday worship.Topics include: becoming like Jesus, Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5, holiness, sanctification, Wesleyan theology, United Methodist theology, personal holiness, social holiness, John Wesley, spiritual practices, prayer, Scripture, Christian transformation, the Holy Spirit, following Jesus, Christian faith, and life at North Raleigh United Methodist Church.

Join Pastor Melissa, and Dr. Ashley Boggan, author of Wesleyan Vile-tality, as we wrap up our "history" lessons and why they matter for us today. Go deeper on our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View a full listing at: https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/  

“Reading Anew: Breaking the Bow”Text: Hosea 1:1-11Sometimes illustrations have a way of taking over the message and this week’s passage, Hosea’s illustration of marriage often becomes the focus of the text. Instead, the message is about Israel’s unfaithfulness and forsaking of God even through actions that were said to be God ordained like the massacre…

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GP Money Matters is a series of special bonus episodes of Talking General Practice sponsored by Wesleyan where we look at key personal finance issues that affect GPs.It's pensions awareness week and in this episode Wendy Baillie, a chartered financial planner and regional manager at Wesleyan Financial Services, speaks to GPonline editor Emma Bower about the pension gap, what it is and what GPs can do about it.Wendy explains why GPs can face a shortfall between their expected retirement income and what their pension will deliver. She discusses how modern working patterns, including portfolio careers, reduced sessions, and taking time away for family or caring responsibilities, can impact NHS pension accumulation.Wendy also sets out practical steps GPs can take to assess their retirement outlook early, and explains the importance of reviewing financial plans whenever working arrangements change and the options available to help build flexibility into your future retirement.This episode was produced by Czarina Deen.This podcast is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Individual circumstances may vary.Useful linksTo learn more about the financial considerations discussed in this podcast, you can book an appointment with a specialist financial adviser at Wesleyan Financial Services. Charges may apply. If you want to find out more about Wesleyan following this podcast, you can visit wesleyan.co.uk/gppodcast About WesleyanWesleyan Financial Services supports doctors with advice shaped around the realities of the profession.From complex income structures and portfolio careers to the NHS Pension Scheme and retirement options, its Specialist Financial Advisers work closely with doctors every day. Recognised by the NHS as able to give guidance on the NHS Pension Scheme, Wesleyan brings trusted expertise to key financial decisions. Combining financial planning, investment advice and protection, it helps doctors make confident, informed choices.According to Wesleyan Financial Service's survey data, 96% of doctors rated their specialist financial adviser as very good or excellent, reflecting a focused service that helps doctors protect their income, grow wealth and plan ahead with confidence.Remember: The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invest.Wesleyan Financial Services Ltd (Registered in England and Wales No. 1651212) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Colmore Circus, Birmingham B4 6AR. Telephone: 0345 351 2352. VAT number: 487282114. Calls may be recorded to help us provide, monitor and improve our services to you. Read more information about the Wesleyan group of companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Melissa explores Jeremiah 7 and the call to remember who—and whose—we are. Discover why true worship goes beyond rituals and institutions to a life of justice, compassion, and faithful action.  Go deeper on our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View a full listing at: https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/

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“Reading Anew: Finding Their Voice”Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15Today we begin a new series called “Reading Anew” where we look at passages which can be hard for us to read or think about. This week, we read Paul's words in 1 Timothy on the behavior of men and women in the early church. Pastor Tim asserts…

Opening a new series on the church's social principles, Pastor LyAnna Johnson goes back to 18th-century England to introduce the "weirdo" at the root of it all: John Wesley, shaped by a mother who drilled her children in Hebrew and Greek, a childhood fire he narrowly escaped, a failed mission trip to Georgia, and a storm at sea that left him unnerved while a boatload of praying Moravians stayed calm. From there she traces how his theology (free will, grace available to everyone, a faith meant to be lived out loud rather than kept private) turned into action: prison reform, opposition to slavery, education for the poor, and a distinctly Methodist refusal to separate personal holiness from social holiness. It's both a history lesson and an invitation, asking what it would look like for this congregation to be as boldly, inconveniently faithful as its own founder. Sermon date: September 13, 2026

Explore the story of Israel's demand for a king in 1 Samuel 8. Join Pastor Melissa as she discusses what it reveals about fear, trust, identity, power, and the temptation to seek security by becoming “like all the other nations.” Go deeper on our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View a full listing at: https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/

“Summer in Romans: Love No Matter What”Text: Romans 13:1-10As we end our summer in Romans, Paul reminds the church of the words of Jesus. The call to love our neighbor comes from the highest authority and where we can extend grace and mercy to others, we show that God is greater than any other power…

What kind of Methodism will emerge over the next generation? In this episode of More to the Story, I talk with Pete Bellini of United Theological Seminary about his thought-provoking article, “Which Methodism?” Bellini explores key theological and ecclesial questions facing the Global Methodist Church and outlines five possible trajectories the movement could follow in the next 25 years. Our conversation examines identity, doctrine, discipleship, leadership, and the challenges of building a faithful Wesleyan future. Whether you are a pastor, theologian, or engaged layperson, this discussion offers important insights into the future of global Methodism.Youtube - https://youtu.be/anam5stwvycAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Read the article here: Which Methodism?If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude and Heaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit andymilleriii.com/coursesAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review! For more from Andy Miller III, visit andymilleriii.com or follow @andymilleriii on X.Thanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Genuine spiritual revival is universally accessible to any group of believers who fully surrender to God, regardless of their location or resources. It identifies intense, persistent prayer and a deep reverence for the Bible as the essential prerequisites for experiencing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Historical examples from the Moravian movement, the Wesleyan revival, and various missionary fields illustrate how fervent intercession and scriptural fidelity have consistently preceded powerful spiritual awakenings. The text warns against relying on human organization or ecclesiastical efficiency, asserting that these are merely idols that hinder divine intervention. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to absolute dependence on God through prayer and His Word to bring about global evangelization.

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Genuine spiritual revival is universally accessible to any group of believers who fully surrender to God, regardless of their location or resources. It identifies intense, persistent prayer and a deep reverence for the Bible as the essential prerequisites for experiencing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Historical examples from the Moravian movement, the Wesleyan revival, and various missionary fields illustrate how fervent intercession and scriptural fidelity have consistently preceded powerful spiritual awakenings. The text warns against relying on human organization or ecclesiastical efficiency, asserting that these are merely idols that hinder divine intervention. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to absolute dependence on God through prayer and His Word to bring about global evangelization.

What does it mean to be a people set apart? In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, Pastor Melissa explores Deuteronomy 6 and the Shema, examining how Israel's unique identity was shaped by its singular devotion to God. As we connect this ancient story to our Methodist heritage, we're invited to consider what it means for us to live out our own particular identity as followers of Jesus today. Go deeper on our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View a full listing at: https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/

One of the most famous Wesleyan formulations is his “Three Simple Rules,” which are easy to remember but challenging to apply in every aspect of life: Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God (or, more formally, observe all the ordinances and commands of God.) In many ways, this is an extension of the teachings of Jesus, both in the Great Commandment and Golden Rule, as well as the Rule of St. Benedict, which has been influential on generations of Christians throughout history.Reflection Questions:1. Whom might you be called to stop fearing by choosing not to harm?2. How can you add value and make God's love real today?3. What spiritual rhythm helps you stay in love with God?Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

What do you actually have to believe to be saved by God? It is one of the most anxious questions a Christian can quietly carry, and Pastor Brian gives one of the clearest answers we have ever heard him offer. The bar is small enough for a child. And a dying criminal on a cross next to Jesus already cleared it.This sermon wraps up an August teaching series at Alliance Church on how to read the Bible well. Pastor Brian's final rule is deceptively simple. Interpret Scripture with the bride of Christ. In other words, do not read your Bible in isolation. The Holy Spirit lives in every believer, and 2,000 years of the church has been listening to him. Church history is not authoritative, but it matters. As Charles Spurgeon put it, it is odd that some Christians who talk so much about what the Holy Spirit reveals to them think so little of what he has revealed to others.The heart of this teaching is a framework you will not forget. Three buckets.Bucket one is what you must believe to be saved. He points to Luke 23 and the thief on the cross. That criminal believed three things. Jesus is King of the afterlife, so God. I deserve death for my sins. And Jesus is the innocent one I am staking my whole eternity on. Jesus told him, today you will be with me in paradise. Whatever fits in bucket one has to be small enough for a child to grasp.Bucket two is core doctrine. Big impact on how you see God, yourself, and others. The Trinity. The person and power of the Holy Spirit. Sanctification. Traditional marriage. Gender. How you gather with other believers. Not required for the moment of salvation, but if a sheep does not know the Shepherd's voice on the things 2,000 years of the church has clearly landed on, at best it is ignorance and at worst it is pride. That is John 10 language.Bucket three is what Paul in Romans 14 calls disputable matters. End times specifics. Certain spiritual gifts debates. Chick fil A versus Popeyes. Important, yes. But not first tier. Paul's rule for these is not to prove you are right or pretend everyone is right. It is to accept the one whose faith is weaker without quarreling, and to aim for harmony and building each other up (Romans 14:17).Pastor Brian closes with a story about a Wesleyan friend who believed drinking alcohol was always sin. Brian disagreed theologically, but pulling that man into his life made his own faith stronger, not weaker.If you have ever felt anxious about salvation, frustrated by Christian infighting, or unsure how to sort the essential from the debatable, this teaching from Pastor Brian will settle a lot of things.

We continue talking about the things that truly matter in our faith.  We talk in this message about one of the essential things of our Wesleyan belief: Holiness. But what is that?  Jesus tells us in Matthew: love.  The test of our faith and holiness is this: love. 

Youtube - https://youtu.be/tqXgWyjqnosAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit andymilleriii.com/coursesAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review! For more from Andy Miller III, visit andymilleriii.com or follow @andymilleriii on X.Thanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

What if God's call comes not in a dramatic moment, but in the middle of ordinary life? In this week's Your Week with St. Luke's, Pastor Melissa explores Exodus 3 and Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush, and what it teaches us about calling, holy ground, and God's promise to be with us. Discover how God can use imperfect people—even those who question, protest, or doubt themselves—to bring about liberation and transformation in the world. Go deeper on our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View full listing at: https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/

In this episode of More to the Story, I welcome Dr. Matt O'Reilly (Lead Pastor of Christ Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and Director of Research at Wesley Biblical Seminary) for a timely conversation about the upcoming Global Methodist Church General Conference.The gathering will take place August 30–September 5, 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa. We discuss the major issues expected to arise at this historic meeting, with particular focus on one of the most important questions facing the young denomination: how GMC polity will find a healthy balance between local church autonomy and connectional unity.Join the conversation as Matt and I explore what it will take for the Global Methodist Church to remain both faithfully Wesleyan and truly global.Youtube - https://youtu.be/APb-6fUQrRYAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit andymilleriii.com/coursesAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review! For more from Andy Miller III, visit andymilleriii.com or follow @andymilleriii on X.Thanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Every story has a beginning, and every people have a history that shapes their future. As Israel's story begins under oppression in Egypt, we meet ordinary people—the Hebrew midwives and Pharaoh's daughter—whose courageous faith changes history. Their stories remind us that faith has never been confined to houses of worship but has always been lived out in the public square.  Tune in to this week's podcast with Pastor Melissa as she explores Exodus 1 so we can consider how God is speaking to us through this Scripture today. For more ways to engage with this Scripture and our new worship series, download our free app: https://www.livetherhythm.app/ Looking for a small group? View a full listing at: https://www.st.lukes.org/lifetogether/

Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. For many of us, the fall season brings its own sense of renewal. New schedules, routines, and rhythms create opportunities to reflect on where we are and where we want to grow. As we begin a new school year, Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God is always at work. Long before we were aware of it, God was pursuing us through His grace, and He continues that work today.  In the Wesleyan tradition, prevenient grace reminds us that God knew and loved us before we knew Him, justifying grace assures us of forgiveness through Jesus Christ, and sanctifying grace points to God's ongoing work of transformation and healing in our lives. God is not finished with us, and the good work He has begun is still unfolding. This promise is not only personal but communal. God is at work in us and among us, shaping His church and inviting us to participate in His mission. As we journey together this year, we are called to build our lives around the things that endure: faith, hope, and love.  These virtues are both gifts of God's grace and markers of spiritual growth. As we follow Christ together, we can trust that the God who began a good work in us will faithfully carry it to completion.

Rev. Matt Tuggle | Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. For many of us, the fall season brings its own sense of renewal. New schedules, routines, and rhythms create opportunities to reflect on where we are and where we want to grow. As we begin a new school year, Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God is always at work. Long before we were aware of it, God was pursuing us through His grace, and He continues that work today.  In the Wesleyan tradition, prevenient grace reminds us that God knew and loved us before we knew Him, justifying grace assures us of forgiveness through Jesus Christ, and sanctifying grace points to God's ongoing work of transformation and healing in our lives. God is not finished with us, and the good work He has begun is still unfolding. This promise is not only personal but communal. God is at work in us and among us, shaping His church and inviting us to participate in His mission. As we journey together this year, we are called to build our lives around the things that endure: faith, hope, and love.  These virtues are both gifts of God's grace and markers of spiritual growth. As we follow Christ together, we can trust that the God who began a good work in us will faithfully carry it to completion.

In this episode, I sit down with Rev. Dr. Chris Ritter, chair of the Global Methodist Church's Global Episcopacy Committee, to explore the next chapter for bishops in the GMC. For the first time, the church will elect a regular slate of full-time bishops at its 2026 General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa (August 30–September 5).Ritter walks us through the carefully designed process: annual conference delegations nominate candidates, eight international episcopal areas are formed, Area Committees on Episcopacy interview and rank nominees, and the full General Conference elects one bishop per area by a 60% threshold. These bishops will serve six-year terms as general superintendents—globally focused, term-limited servant leaders charged with guarding, teaching, and proclaiming the apostolic faith from a Wesleyan perspective.We discuss the shift from interim and part-time leadership to a more stable, full-time episcopacy, the theological and practical reasons behind restoring election to General Conference, and what this means for the church's mission to make disciples and spread scriptural holiness across the globe. A clear, hopeful conversation about accountable leadership in a global Methodist movement.Youtube - https://youtu.be/FSijf2TcYU4Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit andymilleriii.com/coursesAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and leave a review! For more from Andy Miller III, visit andymilleriii.com or follow @andymilleriii on X.Thanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

DESCRIPTIONBefore we get into "living water," where are we in John's Gospel?Why does John place this story immediately after Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3?What should we know about the relationship between Jews and Samaritans before reading this story?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig…Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It's great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Dr. R. Chris Lohrstorfer is Vice President of Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of Wesleyan Theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary. With more than 25 years of experience in Christian higher education, he has served as both a professor and academic administrator, specializing in Wesleyan theology, biblical interpretation, and ministerial formation. He has also spent decades in pastoral ministry, helping Christians connect biblical scholarship with everyday faith.Recommended resources from Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer:Learning to Breathe: Mastering the Art of Spiritual Respiration - by Dr. Chris Lohrstorferhttps://www.amazon.com/Learning-Breathe-Mastering-Spiritual-Respiration/dp/1987584090There's No Place Like Home by Dr. Chris Lohrstorferhttps://www.amazon.com/Theres-No-Place-Like-Home/dp/1533068801Surrendered: A 40 day devotional based on the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephrem by Dr. Chris Lohrstorferhttps://www.amazon.com/Surrendered-devotional-Lenten-Prayer-Ephrem/dp/154121322X

The cost of a private college education in Connecticut is climbing. New figures show several schools now carry annual sticker prices approaching $100,000. Wesleyan tops the list at about $98,000, followed closely by Yale and Trinity. While many students receive financial aid, the published costs continue to rise statewide. We spoke with our education expert on the show, Fran Rabinowitz, who is also the Executive Director at the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents.

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Keva White and John Kepner look back to the tumultuous 1960's in this interview with Dr. Alford A. Young, Jr., University of Michigan Professor of Sociology, Afroamerican and African Studies and Public Policy about his paper entitled Revolt of the Privileged: The Coming Together of the Black Community at Wesleyan University – 1965-1975, written years later while attending Wesleyan.

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Jackie Dobrinska speaks with devotional musician Benjy Wertheimer about dharmic shifts, discovering how our unique gifts can evolve into deeper forms of selfless service.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Benjy and Jackie explore:Benjy's unconventional journey from music and technology to spiritual serviceThe idea of a “dharmic shift” and how life can redirect our pathRam Dass's influence on Benjy's music and spiritual callingUsing our unique gifts in service of something larger than ourselvesWalt Whitman's shift from poet to Civil War nurseDeep practice as a form of service and connectionBalancing personal gifts with humility and non-attachmentListening, finding common ground, and navigating disagreementGrief, anger, self-care, and “healing the healer”Service as an evolving practice of love and compassion“The Dharmic shift that I went through from that point, somebody who was maybe helping a lot of people with computer systems, and I was maybe pretty good at it, but I never would have been great because my heart wasn't there, was suddenly called into service with music and with the practice of kirtan, using whatever gifts I could bring to honor something bigger than myself.” –Benjy WertheimerAbout Benjy Wertheimer:Benjy Wertheimer is an award-winning devotional musician, composer, vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist equally accomplished on tabla, congas, percussion, esraj, guitar, and keyboards. Benjy's connection to Ram Dass predates his birth. His father, Professor Michael Wertheimer, was Richard Alpert's Masters Thesis adviser at Wesleyan in the early 1950s. Some half a century later, Benjy joined Ram Dass and Krishna Das in Berkeley for a joint program in 2002, and since 2003 Benjy - along with his wife Heather - has often provided music and kirtan for Ram Dass pilgrimages and retreats in Maui. Keep up with Benjy on Instagram.About The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The David Donnan Podcast, David sits down with renowned New Testament scholar Dr. David A. deSilva for a thoughtful conversation on the Wesleyan understanding of the gospel, biblical theology, archaeology, and the mission of the Church. Together they discuss Dr. deSilva's contribution to Five Views on the Gospel (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology), where he presents the Wesleyan perspective on the gospel and explains how Wesleyan theology offers a rich, biblical vision of salvation, holiness, and discipleship. The conversation also explores Christian Faith and Doctrine: An Annotated Catechism for the Global Methodist Church, the value of catechesis for today's Church, and Dr. deSilva's work Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul: A Visual Guide, highlighting how archaeology helps illuminate the New Testament world. Additional topics include The CEB Study Bible with Apocrypha, David Donnan's article "Should Global Methodists Pray for Pope Leo?", Dr. deSilva's appearance on Disciple Dojo, and his Educational Opportunities "Journeys of Paul" cruise. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, theology student, or simply someone who loves studying Scripture, this episode offers practical insight and encouragement for following Christ through the Wesleyan tradition. Resources Mentioned: Five Views on the Gospel (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology) Christian Faith and Doctrine: An Annotated Catechism for the Global Methodist Church Archaeology and the Ministry of Paul: A Visual Guide The CEB Study Bible with Apocrypha Dr. David A. deSilva's faculty page Educational Opportunities "Journeys of Paul" Cruise Disciple Dojo with James M. Smith "Should Global Methodists Pray for Pope Leo?" by David Donnan Editor's Note: This conversation was originally recorded in the summer of 2025. While some events and future references have since passed, the theological discussion remains just as relevant today.

I Am the True Vine | Rev. Laura Johnson | North Raleigh UMCWhat did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the true vine"?In this message from John 15, Rev. Laura Johnson explores the seventh and final "I Am" statement in the Gospel of John. On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus gives His disciples one last image to remember: He is the vine, the Father is the gardener, and we are the branches. This beautiful metaphor reveals that the Christian life is not about striving harder or producing fruit through our own efforts. It is about abiding in Christ and allowing God's love to transform us from the inside out.Drawing on John's Gospel and the rich tradition of Wesleyan and United Methodist theology, Laura reflects on God's grace, the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, and the invitation to remain rooted in the limitless love of Christ. As we abide in Jesus, God prunes away what keeps us from thriving so that our lives naturally bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, and faithful discipleship.Whether you're feeling spiritually weary, longing for a deeper relationship with God, or wondering what it truly means to follow Jesus, this sermon offers biblical encouragement and practical hope. Jesus' invitation is simple yet life-changing: remain in His love. As we receive God's extraordinary love, we are empowered to share that same love with the world.Scripture: John 15:1-17At North Raleigh United Methodist Church, our purpose is to be a church where you can Belong just as you are, Become more like Jesus, and Be Love for God's World.Topics: John 15, I Am the True Vine, True Vine, Abide in Christ, Rev. Laura Johnson, United Methodist Church, Wesleyan theology, grace, sanctification, Holy Spirit, discipleship, fruit of the Spirit, God's love, Christian living, love one another, Bible study, sermon, North Raleigh UMC.

Adam Wolfsdorf chairs the Humanities Department at Bay Ridge Preparatory in Brooklyn and teaches graduate students at NYU and Wesleyan, drawing on 26 years inside the classroom. He's the author of Teaching in the Riptide, where he names the moments educators get pulled under by something more powerful than their plan — and what to do when that happens. Outside the classroom, he spent 25 years performing professionally, including national tours of RENT and Grease. A student kicks over a trash can, slams the door, and storms out mid-lesson. Seventeen other students sit frozen, waiting to see what the teacher does next. That moment — and the instinct to fight back in it — is what most classroom management training gets wrong. Dr. Adam Wolfsdorf has spent 26 years studying what happens when teachers refuse to match a student's energy, and why that refusal is the most powerful classroom management tool no one teaches.

In this short bonus episode of the Pastor Theologians podcast, Ben Espinoza shares the preaching resources that have shaped his ministry, highlighting John Stott's Between Two Worlds and Haddon Robinson's work on expository preaching. He discusses the importance of bridging Scripture and culture, understanding the world of the Bible alongside the world of today. Ben also reflects on how his Wesleyan theological journey has shaped his preaching through an emphasis on grace, dialogue, and engaging people where they are. Join us at the CPT Conference

A hypervisual, looks-obsessed, wellness-crazed, postliterate society where we're constantly staring at screens and evaluating one another based on metrics, as the country around us feels like it's falling apart: That sounds like the world we live in. It's also the world Gary Shteyngart created in his 2010 novel, “Super Sad True Love Story.” I've been thinking about the book a lot recently, especially with the rise of the “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular and the longevity guru Bryan Johnson, and this feeling that people are upset and agitated but grabbing at the wrong things to fix it. It feels uncannily like the experience of living inside Shteyngart's novel. But Shteyngart isn't just a dystopian prophet, he's also an expert at living well amid the world's darkness. His forthcoming book, “The Sensualist: Adventures in Pure Pleasure,” is an essay collection about his efforts to do exactly that. So I wanted to have Shteyngart on the show to understand how he predicted so many of the grimmer aspects of our present, but also how we might delight in the world's “endless buffet of pleasure” in spite of them. This episode contains strong language. Note: We're recording an "Ask Me Anything" episode soon. If you have a question, please email ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com using the subject like "AMA." We'd love to hear from you. Mentioned: “The End Point Of Viral Content” by Ryan Broderick “How Jokes Won the Election” by Emily Nussbaum “A Visit to Seoul Brings Our Writer Face-to-Face With the Future of Robots” by Gary Shteyngart The Intimate City by Michael Kimmelman “Don't Just Take the Slow Road; Design It,” Commencement address at Wesleyan's 194th Commencement Ceremony, Chris Murphy Book Recommendations: Men Like Ours by Bindu Bansinath A Tender Age by Chang-rae Lee Motherland by Julia Ioffe Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs. This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Annie Galvin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris with Mary-Marge Locker. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Johnny Simon. Our recording engineer is Johnny Simon. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Jack McCordick, Marina King and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.