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A lot has happened in the education world over the last few weeks. President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The Trump administration has taken aggressive actions targeting elite universities and has threatened to withhold funding from K–12 schools over DEI programming. And the Department of Education said that states would lose nearly $3 billion in COVID relief funds after prior extensions on spending deadlines were rescinded.On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus discusses these developments, and more, with Andy Rotherham and Rick Hess. Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and senior partner at Bellwether and the author of the Eduwonk blog.Frederick M. Hess is a senior fellow and the director of education policy studies at AEI.Show Notes:These Things Happen In Threes, Plus SCOTUS Incoming For Schools.What Did You Expect to Happen? How DEI Wound Up in Trump's CrosshairsHigher Ed Is the New Big OilA Memo to College Presidents

What if the key to reducing turnover and increasing productivity in your law firm was strategic onboarding for law firms, not just hiring more talent? In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve speaks with Lori Pulvermacher about the transformative impact of strategic onboarding for law firms. Often overlooked, a well-structured onboarding process can make the difference between retaining top talent and facing costly turnover. Lori shares seven essential strategies to ensure new hires feel supported and integrated from day one, ultimately strengthening firm culture and profitability. As law firms scale, maintaining efficiency and preserving culture becomes increasingly difficult. High turnover leads to lost productivity, disrupted workflows, and low morale. This conversation highlights how these strategies provide a competitive edge by streamlining integration, minimizing inefficiencies, and improving overall firm performance. From setting clear expectations to fostering engagement, the right onboarding framework helps new employees quickly become valuable contributors. We dive into the key components of effective onboarding, including goal setting, defining roles, and implementing a structured 90-day plan. Lori emphasizes that onboarding should begin before the employee's first day, ensuring a smooth transition and immediate alignment with the firm's values. Additionally, she discusses leadership development and strategic delegation, highlighting the role of communication and continuous feedback in building a resilient team. By investing in strategic onboarding for law firms, attorneys can create a culture of excellence and long-term success. A strong onboarding process not only enhances retention but also optimizes firm operations, leading to sustainable growth and a thriving legal practice. In this episode, you will hear: Importance of strategic onboarding in law firms to reduce turnover and enhance firm culture Seven essential strategies for effective onboarding The role of a structured 90-day onboarding plan in integrating new hires Overcoming challenges of high turnover with a well-defined onboarding process Significance of leadership development and strategic delegation for law firm growth Benefits of clear communication and setting key performance indicators (KPIs) The impact of continuous improvement and training on firm success Supporting Resources: Lori Pulvermacher, Practice Advisor: atticusadvantage.com/team/lori-pulvermacher  Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/coaching Level Up Your Billable Practice: atticusadvantage.com/workshops/level-up-your-billable-practice Episode 097: Hiring Shortcut for Busy Lawyers with Rose Hutchinson: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-hiring-strategies-for-busy-lawyers  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): www.shrm.org/home Team Leader Certification Program: atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification  Episode 030: Well, What Did You Expect? With Glenn Finch: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/well-what-did-you-expect-with-glenn-finch  Our Great Life Couples Workshop: atticusadvantage.com/workshops/our-great-life-couples-workshop  Episode 050: Why I Love Conflict with Lori Pulvermacher: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/why-i-love-conflict-with-lori-pulvermacher  Episode 092: You're Late Again! Tips on Navigating Workplace Expectation, Communication, and Other Fun Challenges with Lori Pulvermacher: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/youre-late-again-tips-on-navigating-workplace-expectation-communication-and-other-fun-challenges-with-lori-pulvermacher Episode 102: Holiday Marketing Made Simple: 5 Tips to End the Year Strong with Lori Pulvermacher and Aaron Rothert: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/holiday-marketing-made-simple-5-tips-to-end-the-year-strong-with-lori-pulvermacher-and-aaron-rothert  Episode 103: Breaking the Sales Stereotype: A New Approach for Lawyers with Lori Pulvermacher: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/breaking-the-sales-stereotype-a-new-approach-for-lawyers-with-lori-pulvermacher  Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

For eighteen years (1983-2001) a fixture of radio & television's Howard Stern Show, comedian Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling was born and raised in East Norwich, a tiny hamlet on the glorious North Shore of Long Island, New York. He graduated in 1966 from Oyster Bay High School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1971. In March, 1979, he created a dirty joke line, “Use Your Finger! Dial (516) 922-WINE!,” which has been in uninterrupted operation since 1979 [516-922-9463].​The jokes worked. Jackie released three self-produced comedy lp's, 1979's “What Did You Expect?,” 1980's “Goin' Ape!,” and 1981's “Normal People Are People You Don't Know That Well” on his own label, OHR Records.​In 1982, after founding “Governor's Comedy Shop” in Levittown on Long Island and touring as a national headliner, on a suggestion from a Washington DC comedy club owner, he blindly sent his three LP's to Howard Stern upon Howard's arrival at WNBC-AM in New York City. Howard called him to make a guest appearance on his radio show. In 1986, Jackie became a full-time cast member and the head writer of Stern's show, and as they say, the rest is history. Remarkable radio as well as show business history.​Jackie left the Stern show in 2001 after fifteen-year run as head writer of the radio show, four television series, and three Pay-Per-Views. He's released six dirty joke CD's … “The Joke Man,” “Sgt. Pecker,” “Hot Dogs & Donuts,” Come Again?!,” F. jackie,” and “snart,” as well as three videos, five joke books and countless joke gadgets of all kinds, for children as well as adults.​In 2006 he released a CD of his original music entitled “Happy Endings,” that he co-produced with guitar legend Frank Vignola.From 2007-2014, Jackie wrote and performed his own radio show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, “Jackie's Joke Hunt,” and he wrote the joke page for Penthouse magazine for 17 years.Jackie is featured in the red-hot comedy documentary, “The Aristocrats,” over a dozen other independent films and has appeared on many television shows.​He still works all around the country performing his solo act of rapid-fire filthy jokes and the classic finale, “Stump The Joke Man.” and guests on many of the top national radio shows and podcasts.For shows click on the link!https://www.jokeland.com

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Effective communication is the backbone of any successful legal practice. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, we tackle some of the most pressing issues that can impact team dynamics and performance. Steve brings in expert practice advisor Lori Pulvermacher to share her insights on managing difficult conversations, reducing conflict, and maintaining high standards within a law firm. From addressing tardiness and quality control to navigating the sensitive topic of workplace attire, we explore practical strategies to create a positive and collaborative work environment while ensuring top-notch client service. We also discuss the complexities of setting clear expectations professionally and personally, highlighting the importance of transparency and communication. Lori and Steve delve into the challenges managers face when delegating tasks and empowering their teams, focusing on addressing dress code conflicts, especially with younger employees. Learn how to navigate these tricky conversations without causing discomfort or risking misinterpretation, and understand how the current employment climate influences these interactions. Finally, we explore effective strategies for addressing performance issues and developing employees for long-term success. Discover how to handle chronically tardy or error-prone team members, leveraging tools like AI to improve work quality, and the importance of empathetic communication and continuous follow-up. Lori shares her expertise in recognizing potential in employees, providing growth trajectories, and the essential skill of mastering conflict resolution. Tune in to gain valuable tips and resources that can help you balance your life, grow your practice, and maintain high standards of client service. In this episode, you will hear: Insights on managing team dynamics, handling difficult conversations, and maintaining high standards in a law firm The importance of transparency in both professional and personal contexts, with a focus on delegating tasks and addressing dress code conflicts Strategies for managing chronic tardiness and errors, using AI tools for quality improvement, and providing constructive feedback Techniques for understanding underlying causes of tardiness and errors and the importance of continuous follow-up Recognizing potential in employees, offering growth trajectories, and investing in professional development Tips for leaders to manage difficult conversations, improve self-awareness, and use tools like DISC and Atticus How modern workplace dynamics influence communication and conflict resolution strategies Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Lori Pulvermacher: Practice Advisor: atticusadvantage.com/our-team/lori-pulvermacher Group Coaching Programs: atticusadvantage.com/what-we-do/coaching-growth-programs One-on-One Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/what-we-do/tailored-coaching/one-on-one-coaching DISC Assessment: atticusadvantage.com/disc-assessment Great Practice. Great Life.® by Atticus® – 050: Why I Love Conflict with Lori Pulvermacher: atticusadvantage.com/episode050 Book: Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time: www.amazon.com/Fierce-Conversations-Achieving-Success-Conversation/dp/0425193373 Book: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High: www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/1260474186 Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus – 030: Well, What Did You Expect? With Glenn Finch: atticusadvantage.com/episode030 Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus – 017: It's All Your Fault with Megan Hunter – Part 1: atticusadvantage.com/episode017 Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus – 018: It's All Your Fault with Megan Hunter – Part 2: atticusadvantage.com/episode018 Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

For eighteen years (1983-2001) a fixture of radio & television's Howard Stern Show, comedian Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling was born and raised in East Norwich, a tiny hamlet on the glorious North Shore of Long Island, New York. He graduated in 1966 from Oyster Bay High School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1971. In March, 1979, he created a dirty joke line, “Use Your Finger! Dial (516) 922-WINE!,” which has been in uninterrupted operation since 1979 [516-922-9463].​The jokes worked. Jackie released three self-produced comedy lp's, 1979's “What Did You Expect?,” 1980's “Goin' Ape!,” and 1981's “Normal People Are People You Don't Know That Well” on his own label, OHR Records.​In 1982, after founding “Governor's Comedy Shop” in Levittown on Long Island and touring as a national headliner, on a suggestion from a Washington DC comedy club owner, he blindly sent his three LP's to Howard Stern upon Howard's arrival at WNBC-AM in New York City. Howard called him to make a guest appearance on his radio show. In 1986, Jackie became a full-time cast member and the head writer of Stern's show, and as they say, the rest is history. Remarkable radio as well as show business history.​Jackie left the Stern show in 2001 after fifteen-year run as head writer of the radio show, four television series, and three Pay-Per-Views. He's released six dirty joke CD's … “The Joke Man,” “Sgt. Pecker,” “Hot Dogs & Donuts,” Come Again?!,” F. jackie,” and “snart,” as well as three videos, five joke books and countless joke gadgets of all kinds, for children as well as adults.​In 2006 he released a CD of his original music entitled “Happy Endings,” that he co-produced with guitar legend Frank Vignola.From 2007-2014, Jackie wrote and performed his own radio show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, “Jackie's Joke Hunt,” and he wrote the joke page for Penthouse magazine for 17 years.Jackie is featured in the red-hot comedy documentary, “The Aristocrats,” over a dozen other independent films and has appeared on many television shows.​He still works all around the country performing his solo act of rapid-fire filthy jokes and the classic finale, “Stump The Joke Man.” and guests on many of the top national radio shows and podcasts.For shows click on the link! https://www.jokeland.com/shows

Today, we're diving into a song that perfectly exemplifies the Song2 concept: "If You Wanna" by The Vaccines. This track is the second song on their debut album, "What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?", which was the best selling album of 2011 and the song is nothing short of iconic. Released in 2011, "If You Wanna" quickly became an anthem for indie rock fans with its infectious energy. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the brilliance of The Vaccines and their unforgettable second track.

Karl Spain is a comedy legend known for his work on the Republic of Telly, his time on Operation Transformation, and his stand-up performances. His upcoming tour is called ‘Well, What Did You Expect?' He joins Anton to discuss.

There was a moment, eight years into his marriage, when Daniel Struna, attorney and practice advisor, realized the true blend of personal fulfillment and professional success. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve is privileged to get Daniel Struna's insights from his global mission work to entrepreneurial endeavors in Colombia. Daniel's story isn't just about the victories in the courtroom; it's also about the laughter and challenges of parenting and the joyous celebration of love and life. His story, a vivid tapestry woven with the threads of service, leadership, and legal expertise, offers a unique perspective on achieving a rewarding practice while nurturing a rich personal life. Navigating the transition from lawyering to advising, Daniel pulls back the curtain on the role coaching plays in nurturing growth within a legal practice. He shares his evolution, the initial hurdles of validating his expertise, and the delicate balance between providing solutions and empowering lawyers to innovate. As Daniel discusses the implementation of “time templates” and delegation, attorneys can learn to reclaim their schedules and refocus their energy on what truly matters. It's a masterclass in transforming a reactive work life into a symphony of structure and freedom. Steve and Daniel round out their discussion with an exploration of gratitude, mindset, and knowing your value. Daniel advocates for the power of gratitude, especially in times of uncertainty, and how it can propel us toward success. As we touch on accountability and maintaining momentum, the conversation becomes a treasure trove of actionable wisdom. Daniel's message is clear: with the right focus, action, and a sprinkling of gratitude, any legal professional can craft a practice that not only thrives but also allows their personal life to flourish. In this episode, you will hear: Daniel Struna's insights on blending personal fulfillment with professional success His experiences in global mission work and entrepreneurial ventures in Colombia Daniel's transition from lawyering to advising and overcoming challenges in validating his expertise Striking a balance between providing solutions and coaching for innovation The importance of gratitude in personal and professional growth How a gratitude practice can lead to success, especially during uncertain times Implementing effective time management through “time templates” and productivity sprints to take control of schedules and focus on priorities Strategies for financial analysis in legal practice and addressing attorneys' common avoidance of finances The benefits of implementing financial dashboards for business performance review The power of delegation and mindset Knowing your value, setting appropriate pricing, and the benefits of positive thinking and focusing on wins Accountability in maintaining momentum and progress within legal practice The formula for success is focus plus action multiplied by accountability Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Daniel Struna: Certified Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/our-team/daniel-struna Our Great Life Couples Workshop: atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/our-great-life-couples-workshop Great Practice. Great Life.® by Atticus® – Episode 030: Well, What Did You Expect? With Glenn Finch: atticusadvantage.com/episode030 Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Karl Spain is bringing his 'Well, What Did You Expect?' to Vicar Street next April. Comedian Karl Spain joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder...

A new MP3 sermon from Woodland Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Roots of a Good Marriage Subtitle: What Did You Expect? Speaker: Andrew Criss Broadcaster: Woodland Christian Church Event: Sunday School Date: 9/17/2023 Length: 55 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Woodland Christian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Roots of a Good Marriage Subtitle: What Did You Expect? Speaker: Andrew Criss Broadcaster: Woodland Christian Church Event: Sunday School Date: 9/17/2023 Length: 55 min.

Mcrocklin joins the podcast to discuss returning to the music industry, Polychrome DSP, building multiple businesses, the value of time and much more!McRocklin's Artist Pick - DRich - https://www.instagram.com/drichguitarTIME STAMPS0:00 Your Spotify History1:16 Supermarket Silliness3:31 Travelling5:01 Finding Balance8:40 Seeking Your Passion14:20 Returning to the industry20:27 What Did You Expect?24:25 Dealing with Expectation28:31 What The People Want32:26 What is ‘You'?34:10 British Accents37:03 Business Skills42:00 Making Polychrome DSP45:17 Value of Time51:22 What Do People Not Know?54:50 The Next Guest's Question55:50 McRocklin's Artist Pick59:04 Finishing Up / Polychrome DemoNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joe_rowley_97https://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpodAbout The PodcastTurn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres

Welcome Home! We are so happy you are here. This weeks sermon is titled "What Did You Expect?" from Associate Pastor Aaron Dilla. We hope you are blessed and encouraged by this message. ABOUT NORTHWOOD Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Northwood wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Northwood in-person or online at https://live.northwoodchristian.org. Find messages, events, and more info about us at https://northwoodchristian.org or download the Northwood app at https://northwoodchristian.org/app.

Pete joins the podcast to discuss going with the flow, growing the Andertons TV Channel, the problem with Instagram guitarists, his love for touring, being nice and much more! Pete's Artist Pick - Allen Stone - https://www.instagram.com/allenstoneCHAPTERS0:00 Having a Good Day1:51 What Did You Expect?4:55 Coffee Snobbery8:53 Going With The Flow16:14 Honesty Online / Live Performance27:26 Sound Guys29:00 Be Nice!32:08 Growing Andertons TV43:25 The Impact of Andertons47:36 Just Do It!48:30 Pete's Future52:20 Writing and Jamming56:16 Would You Be Different If..?1:01:37 Pete's Artist Pick1:02:30 The Next Guest's Question1:02:58 Finishing UpNew Episodes Mondays and Thursdays - Subscribe for more!Find us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/ttsdpodhttps://www.instagram.com/joe_rowley_97https://www.tiktok.com/@ttsdpod*About The Podcast*Turn That Sh*t Down hosts some of the most exciting and compelling conversations between host Joe Rowley and a variety of guitarists, drummers, bassists, producers, vocalists and music industry professionals spanning across multiple genres from Heavy Metal, to Rock, Blues and so much more! Topics of conversation tend to include mental health, self improvement, issues in the music industry, trends in heavy metal, guitar playing and more.*Current Credits*Current Credits -  Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band), Rob Chapman, James Monteith (Tesseract), Rabea Massaad, Adam De Micco (Lorna Shore), Dean Lamb (Archspire), David Davidson (Revocation), Nick Johnston, Jason Evans (Ingested), Baard Kolstad (Leprous) George Lever, Sophie Burrell Josh Baines (Malevolence), Cole Rolland, Jacob Umansky (Intervals), Rudy Ayoub, Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth), Sped Spedding, Tim Mills (BareKnuckle Pickups), Simon Dobson (Parallax Orchestra), Craig 'Goonzi' Gowans (Bleed From Within), Mike Malyan (Monuments), Rusty Cooley, Eric Steckel, Greg Koch and more!*Affiliate Links*Looking to start a podcast yourself? Head over to Buzzsprout using the link below to claim your FREE $20 Amazon Gift Voucher when you sign up!Buzzsprout - https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1906077*Thanks for reading this far - you're the best.*

What Did You Expect?             Today:  Tucker Carlson claims to have uncovered another side of the story about January 6th.  To which the media has a predictable reaction.  Was there ever any doubt?  First up, Victoria Taft with PJ Media says Carlson has outed key lies about January 6th after being given access to over 44,000 hours of video.  Later, Christine Flowers with the Delco times examines what may be the new Democratic playbook in Pennsylvania exemplified by Mike Zabel and John Fetterman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is much more chill- we're chatting about what books we've been reading lately! 1. The Rose Code 2. God, Why this Evil? 3. Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full 4. What Did You Expect? 5. Cilka's Journey 6. The Lost Letters of Pergamum 7. How to Heal Your Metabolism 8. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness  9. Begin Where You Are: How to Renew Your Prayer Life   FREEBIES FOR YOU: Are We On the Same Page? Spouse Evaluation 12 Questions to Ask in Your Weekly Marriage Meeting Guide to Reading Your Bible CONNECT  The Sibleys Co. Website | The Sibley Shop | The Nightly Recap Journal  

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WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? – Do we still gasp at the unbelievable and unthinkable? Are we so used to our government lying to us that it doesn't faze us anymore? What did we expect when we removed God from everything? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

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2970 – October 14, 2022 – WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? – Do we still gasp at the unbelievable and unthinkable? Are we so used to our government lying to us that it doesn’t faze us anymore? What did we expect when we removed God from everything?   The post WHAT DID YOU EXPECT? appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.

Welcome to Sunday morning worship! Join us as Minister Trevor Stevens ministers to us from the topic, “What Did You Expect?” Scripture References: Matthew 5:1-16; Luke 6: 17-26 If you would like to donate to the ministry and help us as we serve nations, please visit: https://www.topraise.org/give

SURPRISE! Once again, the dummies have experienced technical difficulties; what'd you expect?! Was it Mercury in Retrograde? Operator error? A lack of brain cells?? The world may never know. This week they discuss their relationships with food, growing up a lil chubby, and basically complain for forty minutes. Again, WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?!?! The food-related facts are pretty great this week. And they're both going on "tour" this weekend! Check out @theprettydumbpod for podcast updates Follow @ricci_armani and @courtneybiscuit for standup dates

A new MP3 sermon from Haynes Creek Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What Did You Expect? Subtitle: The Book of Acts Speaker: Jeff Morgan Broadcaster: Haynes Creek Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/11/2022 Bible: Acts 14:1-7 Length: 38 min.

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Preacher - Rev. Drew Turberville Sermon Text - John 15:18 - 16:4a Sermon Series: Take Heart; I have Overcome The World Title - XV. "What Did You Expect?" May 29, 2022am

This week, we will get really raw about the little decisions that make our marriage rich and worth fighting for. We will also talk about the decisions that slowly deteriorate and eat away at our marriage.Books: Marriage by Paul David TrippLove Like That by Les PerrottLove and War by John and Stasi Eldredge.What Did You Expect by Paul David TrippWhat decisions can you be in charge of today?  This podcast is not endorsed by Stonegate Fellowship Church

Most of us get married with desires for what “happily ever after” will look like. In today's episode, we discuss what happens when our desires turn into expectations and demands... The post EP//71: What Did You Expect? first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

What Did You Expect? Let's Talk About It!

What Did You Expect? Let's Talk About It!

What Did You Expect? Let's Talk About It!

Inspirational Moments - Episode 7 - Snippet from "What Did You Expect?" - Pastor Herring - Wednesday Night Service - 12-8-2021

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Sunday Worship September 19th, 2021   “What Did You Expect?” Esther 2:1-11 Rev. Tyler Dirks Sunday Worship Live Stream @ 9:30am  The worship service live stream will begin approximately 5-10 minutes prior to 9:30am. If you experience streaming issues, try refreshing your browser and restarting the player stream. This should fix most issues. If you […] The post What Did You Expect? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

This week, Justin....well, Justin doesn't really do anything special. He mainly just catches y'all up on his life and all the confusion surrounding it! He talks about grad school, missing his friends in Chicago, and...well, he does a bunch of bits. WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?! He's honestly barely changed. If you enjoy the show give us a follow on Instagram at @tigwpod or follow the host at @justinborak and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Also, if you have a moment, go check out Justin's new website, justinborak.com. This show is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram and Facebook, @audiomintchi, and if you want to support us, check out our Patreon by searching, “Audio Mint” on the app or website!

Jenn is welcoming Kristin and Danny Adams to the show today! Connect with Kristin and Danny: Website Facebook Instagram The Road to Love and Laughter Ephesians 3:20 What Did You Expect by Paul David Tripp   Connect with Jenn:   Instagram ~ Facebook ~ Website

What are we doing on the border? There's a spike of COVID there. Well, says, Rick...WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Did You Expect? Pastor Alex Sands, Kingdom Life Church Series: The King and His Kingdom (Gospel of Matthew) July 4, 2021 Matthew 8:14–22 ESV 14 And when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. 15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him. 16 That evening they brought to him many who were oppressed by demons, and he cast out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “He took our illnesses and bore our diseases.” 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” 20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 21 Another of the disciples said to him, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 22 And Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.” Peter's mother-in-law's healing coincides with the theme of Matthew 8:1-15: The Kingdom of God is accessible to society's outsiders and outcasts . Mark 1:33 ESV 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. Luke 4:40 ESV 40 Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to him, and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them. Don't fear going to Him, because: 1. No problem is too hard for the Lord to solve. 2. No individual is too broken for the Lord to heal. Hebrews 4:16 ESV 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The scribe's intent to follow Jesus meant he decided to become His disciple: someone committed to being with Jesus, learning from Him, and doing the things He did. Jesus says His disciples must come with: 1. No preconditions . 2. No rivals . Matthew 16:24 ESV 24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Luke 14:26 ESV 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.

The class series works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment to build a relationship of love within your marriage. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Building a Relationship of Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class series works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment to build a relationship of love within your marriage. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Building a Relationship of Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class series works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment to build a relationship of love within your marriage. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Building a Relationship of Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class series works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment to build a relationship of love within your marriage.

The class series works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment to build a relationship of love within your marriage. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Building a Relationship of Love appeared first on Two Journeys.

If you had to pinpoint one specific problem that plagues your marriage, what would you say? In today's episode, we'll listen to the second session from Paul's conference "What Did You Expect? Redeeming The Realities of Marriage". In it, he focuses on the one issue that affects everyone's marriage and helps us understand what we can do about it.

In today's episode, we'll listen to the first session from Paul's conference What Did You Expect? Redeeming The Realities of Marriage. In it, Paul provides a foundation that any couple can use to have solid roots for a good marriage.

The class works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment within your marriage to regularly confess sins and repent. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Coming Clean & Canceling Debt appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment within your marriage to regularly confess sins and repent. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Coming Clean & Canceling Debt appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment within your marriage to regularly confess sins and repent. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Coming Clean & Canceling Debt appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment within your marriage to regularly confess sins and repent. The post Strengthening Your Marriage: Coming Clean & Canceling Debt appeared first on Two Journeys.

The class works through Paul Tripp's book on marriage "What Did You Expect?". This class focuses on making a daily commitment within your marriage to regularly confess sins and repent.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Walking Papers over Zoom video! “The Deep Cinematic Rock We Crave” That’s how PancakesAndWhiskey.com described THE LIGHT BELOW, the highly anticipated third album by WALKING PAPERS (frontman Jefferson Angell and keyboard player/longtime collaborator Benjamin Anderson), was just released via Carry On Music and can be purchased or streamed here. Videos for the album’s first three singles, “Divine Intervention,” “The Value of Zero” and “What Did You Expect?” can be seen now on the band’s official YouTube and Vevo pages. To listen to WALKING PAPERS is like gaining access to a secret society, like stumbling upon your new favorite bar behind an unmarked door — the kind where every patron has a story, and every night is a late one. With THE LIGHT BELOW, we’re once again invited behind the velvet curtain, to the smoke-filled room where whiskey-voiced Angell holds court, telling his tales over bluesy riffs with an alluring darkness. Known for his bruised, evocative vocals, and craftsman-like songwriting, he uses the new album to build on an already formidable catalog, with a cinematic style that oscillates between lust and loathing. Described by Angell as “a sort of mindfulness exercise,” the new tracks focus restless energy left in the wake of personal loss and creative self-doubt. “I’ve always used music as a way to deal with negative experiences and to figure myself out,” he explains, “I’ve lost a few close friends the last couple years and some of these songs provided the light I needed to process that. Those same songs have now become a way to continue a conversation with the ghosts.” With a diverse array of legendary supporting members itching to hop in and jam over the years, including Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees), it’s no surprise that caliber of musicianship is what WALKING PAPERS has become notorious for. This time around, they’ve recruited Will Andrews (drums), Gregor Lothian (Saxophone), and Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) for some roof-raising guitar work on “Divine Intervention” as well as “Stood up at the Gates of Heaven.” We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support

Biden is being bullied by our geopolitical opponents on the world stage. What Did You Expect?Biden is being bullied by our geopolitical opponents on the world stage. We love dunking on Biden as much as the next guy, but we don't like watching our enemies feel emboldened by our weak leader.https://www.spreaker.com/user/9922149/biden-is-being-bullied✅ Putin challenges Biden to a live debate after Biden called him a 'killer'✅ U.S. jobless claims rose to 770,000 this week✅ Shootings in LA in Jan/Feb are up 88% from 2020THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ATLANTA SHOOTINGThe media is pushing a narrative that Long targeted these spas because he was an anti-Asian white supremacist.The facts tell a very different story:Of the nine people shot: 1 was hispanic, 2 were white, and 6 were asian women. A Georgia Sheriff told reporters that Long claimed his attack was not racially-motivated.Instead, Long told police he has a sex addiction, and the spas were a "temptation for him that he wanted to eliminate." [often spa's are fronts for prostitution]Here's the uncomfortable truth: According to the Department of Justice, Asian Americans are statistically most likely to be attacked by black Americans. This is the only racial segment that isn't most likely to be attacked by a member of their own race. ✅ The Biden administration is quietly pressing Mexico to curb migrants coming to the U.S., Mexican officials said, a move echoing Trump-era policy. Mexico is preparing to significantly reinforce efforts to detain U.S.-bound migrants who illegally cross its border with Guatemala. [NY Times + Reuters]✅ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Thursday that American forces are ready to “fight tonight,” in response to North Korea slamming drills resuming between the US and South Korea. [NY Post]✅ Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two proponents of the Green New Deal, are introducing a bill with a $500 million price tag that aims to electrify bus and rail infrastructure, with the aim of reaching net-zero U.S. carbon emissions by 2050. [Bloomberg]✅ A transgender person is now one step closer to being crowned Miss USA. Kataluna Enriquez, a biological male, won the Miss Silver State USA pageant this week, an event considered the biggest preliminary competition for the Miss Nevada USA pageant. [The Blaze]✅ When California theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios reopen, they will likely have to take steps to ensure that screaming on rides doesn’t lead to the spread of COVID-19. The California Attractions and Parks Association is backing a plan that would tamp down on the effects that shouting and yelling on rides. [CBS LA]✅ The House voted 228-197 to pass an immigration bill that creates a pathway to citizenship for about 2.5 million immigrants living in the U.S. referred to as "dreamers," who were brought here as children. [Axios] This bill would have to be approved by the Senate, and likely won't.

What Did You Expect? Pt.4

What Did You Expect? Pt.4

No one follows Jesus for no reason.What do you expect Jesus to do for you? More importantly, what do you do when when He doesn’t do what you expect?In this study of Luke 18:31—19:44, we will see how Jesus feels when we are disappointed in Him, and we will find out which of our expectations He will never fail to meet. The post What Did You Expect? first appeared on White Pine Community Church.

What Did You Expect? Pt.3

What Did You Expect? Pt.3

Making a Scene Presents the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus Indie Blues Double Shot Show!This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the future of the blues. An Indie Blues double shot of artists who embrace the diversity of the blues that always has and still is being created from it's roots. These artists understand the blues is a living art form that is driven by innovation and creativity. These are the Indie Blues Artists!AJ Crawdaddy,Love & War,Selwyn Birchwood,01 I'd Climb Mountains,Living In A Burning HouseJohn Nemeth,Throw Me In The Water,Stronger Than StrongJohn Pagano Band,LOVE,SingleThe Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band,Ways And Means,Dance Songs For Hard TimesTOKYO TRAMPS,Long Day,I'm A TigerTOKYO TRAMPS,I'll Stay And Take Care Of You,I'm A TigerBig Joe Shelton,Ridin' A Chicken,Ridin' A chickenBig Joe Shelton,Ridin' A Chicken,Ridin' A chickenThe WildRoots,Misty Morning in New Orleans,WildRoots Sessions Volume 1The WildRoots,Move Along Part 1,Neil Barnes,Funny But I Still  Love You,Bald GuyNeil Barnes,Wait Wait Wait,Bald GuyKat Danser,Way I Like It Done,One Eye OpenKat Danser,Bring It With You When You Come,One Eye OpenDustin Arbuckle & Matt Woods,05 Everybody Loves My Baby,Dustin Arbuckle & Matt Woods (2020)Dustin Arbuckle & Matt Woods,07 It Ain't Stealin',Dustin Arbuckle & Matt Woods (2020)The Hungry Williams,No More Heartaches,Brand New ThingThe Hungry Williams,Baby Don't Do It,Brand New ThingFuel Junkie,Bad Luck,All OutFuel Junkie,Once or Twice,All OutDave Thomas,There's A Train,One More MileDave Thomas,I Want The Blues,One More MileEarly Times & the High Rollers,9. SOMEONE HELP MARY,The CornerEarly Times & the High Rollers,10. RETURN OF THE QUEEN,The CornerJoe Bonamassa,Beyond The Silence,Royal TeaJoe Bonamassa,Savannah,Royal TeaJuliet Hawkins,Daddy,Juliet Hawkins,Slow Down,Curtis Salgado,Oh For The Cry Eye,Damage ControlCurtis Salgado,What Did Me In Did Me Well,Damage ControlJoyann Parker,Bad Version of Myself,Out of the DarkJoyann Parker,What Did You Expect,Out of the DarkDave Keller,Land Of The Lonely (with Johnny Rawls),You Get What You GiveDave Keller,Scratchin' At Your Door (with Joe Louis Walker),You Get What You GiveRay Cashman,I Don't Know,Palmetto & PineRay Cashman,Lafayette,Palmetto & PineSteve Hill,Tail Lights,Desert TripSteve Hill,Gotta Be Strong,Desert TripAlias Smith & Jones Featuring The Button Men,Long Time Child (edited version),Hit & RunAlias Smith & Jones Featuring The Button Men,Gone,Hit & RunGhalia Volt,06 Reap What You Sow,Ghalia Volt,07 Loving Me Is A Full Time Job,Damon Fowler,I've Been Low,Alafia MoonDamon Fowler,Hip To Your Trip,Alafia MoonBeauwater,One Way Out,Who Works For Who?Beauwater,Tonight She's Gonna Burn,Who Works For Who?Dave Thomas,I Like My Chicken Fried,One More MileDave Thomas,I Want The Blues,One More MileShakin Woods,Like A Superman,The Blues Groove Sessions 1Shakin Woods,Still Alive,The Blues Groove Sessions 1Aris Paul Band,Better Man's Shoes,GhostsAris Paul Band,One More Time,GhostsTrevor B. Power,Easier Way,What Is RealTrevor B. Power,Get Well Johnny,What Is RealSamantha Martin & Delta Sugar,I've Got a Feeling,The Reckless OneSamantha Martin & Delta Sugar,Loving You Is Easy,The Reckless OneAnne Harris,Waves,Come HitherAnne Harris,LOVE DONT COME FOR ME FULL,  

In this episode, we discuss marriage and how important this is as a foundational relationship of your home, grounded in Christ, and as a picture of the gospel. Here are the four markers that we talk through: A Christian marriage should be marked by… Selfless love Deep humility Fearless honesty Joyful obedience to God's design and rule Resources mentioned in this episode: What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp The Excellent Wife: A Biblical Perspective by Martha Peace The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott If you would like to suggest topics for us to discuss, ask a question, or just say "hi", you can reach us at contact@parentingtheword.com

What Did You Expect? Pt.2

What Did You Expect? Pt.2

On this episode, Pastor Mark and Bethany Kelley discuss and announce a giveaway for the book, What Did You Expect? by Paul David Tripp

Sunday Worship February 7th, 2021   “What Did You Expect?” Luke 24:1-12 Mr. Joel May Recorded Worship Service Audio – (37m:27s) Sunday Worship Live Stream @ 9am // 11am The worship service live stream will begin approximately 5-10 minutes prior to 9am and will stay live until after the 11am. If you experience streaming issues, […] The post What Did You Expect? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Jane and John talk about the concept of "pre-engagement" counseling for a dating couple, and also tackle what a lady should look for as signs of maturity in a man in the areas of finances, vocation, and how they treat women. smilingatthefuturepodcast@gmail.com Pre-Engagement Survey: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hn6mwl04OyoZ-GhkdWiJaVUkKRfSRahp/view?usp=sharing Books recommended: 1. "The Exemplary Husband" by Stuart Scott 2. "The Excellent Wife" by Martha Peace 3. "Passion and Purity" by Elisabeth Elliot 4. "Trusting God" by Jerry Bridges 5. "What Did You Expect" by Paul David Tripp 6. "Habits of Grace" by David Mathis Sermons Recommended: 1. Jason Cashell Marriage Seminar https://www.providencebaptistchurch.ca/family-camp-2013 2. Paul Washer Sermons on being transformed to the image of Christ through marriage: Part 1: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=2309173519 Part 2: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=24091234171 Part 3: http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=25091010122

What Did You Expect? - Renew - Brent Ingersoll

Different, unknown, and met expectations can be a huge source of tension and strife within a relationship. They are a symptom of poor communication. Unmet expectations are something we ALWAYS hear about when it comes to problems within a relationship.Here's a few examples: how much time each partner spends at work versus quality time as a couple or with the family. Who's going to cook and what they're going to cook. Responsibilities when it comes to children. Sex: how often and how adventurous. Who's getting up in the middle of the night with the newborn? Things around the house like cleaning up after yourself, sharing household chores, etc.We often have different expectations from each other because we grew up differently. We end up having different priorities than the other people because we're just DIFFERENT PEOPLE. And that's okay! But how can we communicate our expectations and then also meet the expectations of our partner?In this episode we talk about important things to remember when communicating your expectations. First of all, do they even know? Take a good look in the mirror and ask yourself how can YOU help the situation instead of shifting it completely to the other person? We want to encourage you to meet your partner in the middle and come to a compromise. We should WANT to meet our partner's expectations. Serving them and loving them is a blessing to them and to ourselves. And it's only going to strengthen our marriages. Being able to communicate your needs and also being able to hear your partner's needs can put you on a successful path to a strong and healthy marriage!Check out What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp. AND be sure to download our "Tell Them How You Really Feel" PDF for your next date night. This will be a great way to open the lines of communication and get on the same page when it comes to loving each other better. You can download the PDF by visiting our website.It would mean a lot to us if you wrote a review for us and gave us a rating! This is our 10th episode and any help along the way to promote and share our podcast is hugely helpful! Sharing a screenshot to social media would be awesome in spreading the word! Join our facebook group to get in on more of the discussion and follow us on Instagram @marriagedoesntsuck.

What Did You Expect

What Did YOU Expect?? ⏰

What Did You Expect? - Pastor Ed Rea - Sunday, October 18, 2020

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Joy is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What Did You Expect? Subtitle: Through Exodus Speaker: Ryan Hodson Broadcaster: Sovereign Joy Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/13/2020 Bible: Exodus 5; John 16:33 Length: 44 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Sovereign Joy is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: What Did You Expect? Subtitle: Through Exodus Speaker: Ryan Hodson Broadcaster: Sovereign Joy Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/13/2020 Bible: Exodus 5; John 16:33 Length: 44 min.

For eighteen years (1983-2001) a fixture of radio & television's Howard Stern Show, comedian Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling was born and raised in East Norwich, a tiny hamlet on the glorious North Shore of Long Island, New York. He graduated in 1966 from Oyster Bay High School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1971. As he was accumulating the world's most extensive collection of jokes, Jackie toiled in the music business until abandoning it in 1979, saying farewell to his beloved trio “The Off Hour Rockers,” to give his punch lines a shot on the not-yet-existent Long Island comedy stages. To promote Long Island's first comedy show that he and fellow fledgling comedian Richie Minervini partnered in producing at the bar-restaurant “Cinnamon” in Huntington, Long Island, in March 1979, he created a dirty joke line, “Use Your Finger! Dial (516) 922-WINE!,” which has been in uninterrupted operation since 1979 [516-922-9463]. The jokes worked. Jackie released three self-produced comedy lp's, 1979's “What Did You Expect?,” 1980's “Goin' Ape!,” and 1981's “Normal People Are People You Don't Know That Well” on his own label, OHR Records. In 1982, after founding “Governor's Comedy Shop” in Levittown on Long Island and touring as a national headliner, on a suggestion from a Washington DC comedy club owner, he blindly sent his three LP's to Howard Stern upon Howard's arrival at WNBC-AM in New York City. Howard called him to make a guest appearance on his radio show. In 1986, Jackie became a full-time cast member and the head writer of Stern's show, and as they say, the rest is history. Remarkable radio as well as show business history. Jackie left the Stern show in 2001 after a fifteen-year run as head writer of the radio show, four television series, and three Pay-Per-Views. He's released six dirty joke CD's … “The Joke Man,” “Sgt. Pecker,” “Hot Dogs & Donuts,” Come Again?!,” F. jackie,” and “snart,” as well as three videos, five joke books and countless joke gadgets of all kinds, for children as well as adults. If you'd like to receive jokes via e-mail, you can get on The JokeLand E-Mail List by simply e-mailing Jackie: He Tweets a joke every day at 4:20 pm… you can follow him on Twitter, @jackiemartling … In 2006 he released a CD of his original music entitled “Happy Endings,” that he co-produced with guitar legend Frank Vignola. From 2007-2014, Jackie wrote and performed his own radio show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, “Jackie's Joke Hunt,” and he wrote the joke page for Penthouse magazine for 17 years. Jackie is featured in the red-hot comedy documentary, “The Aristocrats,” over a dozen other independent films, and has appeared on many television shows. He still works all around the country performing his solo act of rapid-fire filthy jokes and the classic finale, “Stump The Joke Man.” and guests on many of the top national radio shows and podcasts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melissabillieclark/support

Evangelist John Carter brings the message "What Did You Expect?"

What Did You Expect? CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDED VIDEO OF THE SERVICE Click here to download a PDF version of the sermon notes that can be viewed on any device.

What Did You Expect? CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE RECORDED VIDEO OF THE SERVICE Click here to download a PDF version of the sermon notes that can be viewed on any device.

Sermon from Rev. Ronald DePasquale at Full Gospel Church in Livingston, NJ. Well...What Did You Expect?

Join us in part 2 of our series, “Well, What Did You Expect?” as we explore essential wisdom which will enable us to enjoy greater success in the faith walk.

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Steve Cooper talks with comic Jackie Martling. Jackie known as The Joke Man. He released three self-produced comedy lp’s, 1979’s What Did You Expect?, 1980’s Goin’ Ape!, and 1981’s Normal People Are People You Don’t Know That Well on his own label, OHR Records. In 1982, after founding Governor’s Comedy Shop in Levittown on Long Island and touring as a national headliner, on a suggestion from a Washington DC comedy club owner, he blindly sent his three LP’s to Howard Stern upon Howard’s arrival at WNBC-AM in New York City. Howard called him to make a guest appearance on his radio show. In 1986, he became a full-time cast member and the head writer of Stern’s show, and as they say, the rest is history. Remarkable radio as well as show business history. Jackie left the Stern show in 2001 after fifteen-year run as head writer of the radio show, four television series, and three Pay-Per-Views. He’s released six dirty joke CD’s … The Joke Man, Sgt. Pecker, Hot Dogs & Donuts, Come Again?!, F. jackie, and snart, as well as three videos, five joke books and countless joke gadgets of all kinds, for children as well as adults. He just recently released his autobiography The Joke Man: Bow to Stern.

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This last weekend we were blessed to be able to host Dr. Paul David Tripp and his What Did You Expect marriage conference. Thereafter he took some time to address questions from some of the ministry leaders from Westside and other churches.

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The Trail of Blood Open your Bibles to Matthew Chapter 10. We'll be looking this morning at verses 16 through 25, as Jesus prepares His apostles for their mission. I think in this section of Matthew 10, it becomes clear that He's really preparing the whole church throughout all the ages for trouble ahead, the suffering that is indispensable to the advance of the Gospel. In the time that we're living in American history and world history, especially recently, over the last two years or so, we're starting to see more and more of an aggressive militant spirit among our Muslim neighbors, friends around the world. We're seeing Islam, I think, for what it really is. I know our president called Islam a religion of peace, but the fact of the matter is, both in precept and in history, Islam has advanced behind the curved scimitar, behind the aggressive militant “conversion or die' approach that Islam has always taken. From the very beginning, Islam advanced by the sword. There was a time when North Africa was the Bible belt of the world. That's where Augustine and Tertullian were, and many other heroes of the faith lived in North Africa. But about 100 years after Muhammad, Islam swept through behind the power of the sword and basically forced everyone who lived there to either convert or die. That is one pattern or one example of a way that a religious kingdom can advance. Jesus gives us a different pattern here, doesn't he? He has given the apostles the approach that we are to advance the kingdom, not by causing suffering, but rather by being willing to suffer ourselves even at the point of death. Not that we would grab the sword and wield it, and we know that some have done that in Christ's name, but rather that we would humble ourselves below the sword and be willing to die, that the Gospel might advance. While we recognize that many Muslims are themselves peace-loving people, we see that that whole pattern of advance, that's so intrinsic to Islam must be rejected by Christians, because Jesus Christ has said, "Behold I'm sending you out like sheep among wolves." Jesus says, "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. But be on your guard against men, they will hand you over to the local councils and flog in their synagogues. On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time, you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. All men will hate you because of Me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. A student is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. At the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household." We see Jesus preparing the twelve apostles for a difficult mission, a mission in which He is going to be willing to pour out their lives, even to death. Now, what is the context of Matthew 10? We've seen throughout Matthew's Gospel the context is that of the advancing kingdom of heaven. “The kingdom of heaven is here," Jesus said. John the Baptist preached it, and then Jesus Himself said, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." The Gospel of Matthew is written to portray Jesus of Nazareth, Jesus Christ, as the King of the kingdom of heaven. Matthew is seeking to give His credentials both in word and in deed, in genealogy and in His miracles. In one way after another, he brings out the evidence for how Jesus is truly the King of the kingdom of heaven. Fearless Sheep Surrounded by Ferocious Wolves At the end of all of that evidence, at the end of Matthew Chapter 9, we have a sense of Jesus' heart of compassion and the reason behind the advancing kingdom, what He's seeking to do by the advancing kingdom of God. Above all things, He's seeking to advance for the glory of God and for the reputation of His name, but he has clearly in mind some loss sheep. He has clearly in mind people who are [Matthew 9], “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." He calls His disciples around Him and He says, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out laborers into His harvest field." He says that we need to pray, we need to ask the Lord of the harvest, so that there would be workers for this vast harvest of souls of lost people. He's compared these lost people to harassed and helpless sheep. They're tormented in every way, tormented by their lives, tormented by demonic presence, tormented by temptation, tormented by sin and by fear of death, and ultimately, they may even be tormented by the wrath of God and hell. This is a terrifying situation. He has compassion on them, and He urges the disciples that they should pray for laborers. But it's not enough that we should simply pray, is it? It's not enough to say, "Well, I don't need to witness. I don't need to share the Gospel with a suitemate at college or with a co-worker or with a neighbor. I don't need to reach out to a relative who doesn't know the Lord. What I'm going to do is I'm going to pray, and I'm going to ask God to send somebody to go talk to them." You know that's not going to work, because the Lord is going to lay that person on your heart so fully and so completely that you must go, you must say something. The twelve apostles are selected out, and Jesus gives them authority to drive out demons and evil spirits, and to proclaim the Gospel as they go out. The apostles were not the only ones that were to be sent out, but they were the forerunners and we're following in their lead. In Matthew 10 are His instructions to the twelve as they go out to preach the Gospel. Now we come face-to-face with some of the difficulties. The twelve were sent out with a specific mission, and they're going to go out two by two, and they're going to go out for just a little while. After a little while, they're going to come back and get more training from their mentor and their instructor. But the words of Matthew 10 go well beyond that limited first mission, don't they? In verses 16 through 25, we see very, very clearly how these instructions were meant for all time, not just for that limited mission. Jesus said in Verse 5, "Do not go among the Samaritans or enter any town of the Gentiles. Don't go among the Gentiles, stay away from them,” but here in this section, He says, "On My account, you'll be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles." Clearly, these instructions go well beyond this first moment, they go to the end of history. We're being prepared, we're being shaped and molded for a very challenging mission. We're being told that our lives are forfeit now that we're Christians. Isn't this ironic? He sees the lost people, He compares them to harassed and helpless sheep, and then He says, "I am sending you out like sheep to be surrounded by wolves." Who are the wolves? Could it be that they're the harassed and helpless sheep who haven't come to Christ yet? Could it be that some of the greatest persecutors of Christians are those who are about to become Christians themselves? I myself was a great persecutor of the person who led me to Christ. For over a year I was rude and unkind to Steve. He would come and sit next to me at a meal at our fraternity, and I would look at him and I would get up and take my plate and go to some other place. Then I'd come back and get my silverware, and then come back and... I probably took four trips and did it on purpose, to let him know I had no desire to sit next to him. Why? Because he was rude or vicious or unkind? No. Because he was telling me the truth, I needed a savior. For a year he was willing to lay down his life, metaphorically in one sense, to stand up to the kind of abuse that I was giving him. Jesus sends us out like sheep to be slaughtered in a sense. In Romans Chapter 8: 35-36, Jesus says, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: 'For your sake we face death all day long. We are considered as sheep for the slaughter.' Behold, I'm sending you out like sheep among wolves. The Greek is actually intensive in Verse 16. "I myself am sending you out that way. I'm sending you out to die." How could that be loving? How could it be loving for Jesus to sit up there at the right hand of God Almighty and watch Stephen in Acts 7 be stoned to death? Actually, He was standing. Stephen says, "Look, I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God. And at this his persecutors cover their ears, screamed at the top of their voices, and began to stone him to death." Right before they did that, they took off their outer cloaks and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul who was there giving approval to his death. They stoned him to death, and Stephen sank to his knees and said, "Lord Jesus, do not count the sin against them." He died very much like Jesus did when Jesus said, "Father forgive them, they don't know what they're doing." How could Jesus, at the right hand of power, omnipotent power, not raise a finger to save Stephen? Why? Because He wanted Saul of Tarsus converted, and He was willing to give Stephen up for that. Stephen was going to heaven. Jesus was standing to welcome Stephen, "precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." He's ready to take him in. But Saul of Tarsus’ heart is full of hatred against Christians and against Jesus Christ Himself, and He must be converted. That path is tortuous and difficult, and it involves the blood of martyrs, at least one martyr, Stephen. He's willing to pour out Stephen's blood so that Saul and others can be converted. Are you willing to have your blood poured out? Are you willing to be sent as a sheep to be surrounded by wolves? In this section, we see that the persecutors are government officials and the Sanhedrin. Therefore we see an example of government gone demonic. The government was meant to be provider and protector. Instead, here in this section, it's persecutor and punisher. Jesus says, "I'm sending you to be surrounded by ferocious wolves." Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, is it? It's against the rulers and authorities and powers of this dark world, and against spiritual force of evil in the heavenly realms. Yet they use, in so many cases, human governments and authorities to pour out Satan's hatred against the church. Jesus says, in Verse 17 and 18, “Be on your guard against men, they will hand you over to the local councils and flog you in their synagogues. On My account, you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles." Romans 13 portrays government as a good servant of God for the benefit of the people. It commands us to be subject, for the Lord's sake, to every authority instituted among men, the governing authorities. "He is God's servant to do you good.” [Romans 13] But Revelation 13 portrays government gone demonic, the beast from out of the sea, the anti-Christian government, and so it has been for twenty centuries of church history. It's first seen, I think, in the vicious attacks of the Jewish Sanhedrin and council against the early church. Then they hand the baton of persecution off to the Roman government, and so it has gone through generation after generation. We have a hard time accepting this because we live in a free country. We live in a free country, where government has not been, up to this point, a persecutor. It may not continue that way. But around the world, it is not so. In so many places government is the vicious demonic persecutor of the church. Perhaps one of the best examples of demon-possessed government is that of Adolf Hitler, who I believe was demon-possessed. His generals behind his back, mind you, called him"Teppichfresser," which means carpet chewer. From time to time, he would be so enraged that he would throw himself down on the carpet, rolling around, foaming at the mouth, and chewing the carpet. He did this in front of emissaries from other nations. The man was probably demon-possessed. Now, we know what he did to the Jews. We know about Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen, and all of these terrible concentration camps, but we also know that he was attacking the church as well. What is not so well known is that he intended, as soon as the war was won, to eradicate Christianity forever, to destroy it forever. He's a good example of the demon-possessed government leader. But we've had this scene repeated again and again, the Godly, humble, meek sheep of a servant before the powerful demonic government council. It began, of course, with Christ before Pontius Pilot and with Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, then all the twelve apostles again before the Sanhedrin, and then Stephen, as we've mentioned, later Paul before Felix, and Agrippa. Again and again, the scene is repeated. Finally, Paul, before Caesar himself. And then on into church history. There was Polycarp in Ephesus, standing up for the Gospel, even at age 87. And Jan Hus, in Bohemia, 1414, willing to seal his teaching in his final words, "I will seal my teaching with my blood." Courageous. Martin Luther in 1415, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer before the German tribunal. Again and again, the servant of God has been called to stand before the earthly human tribunals and give account. What is the reason? He wants a witness. He says, "as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles." He wants them to hear the Gospel, and He's willing to pour out your earthly life in order to get a good clear Gospel presentation out of you. He's willing to trade your earthly life for somebody else's immortal soul. What are His marching orders? He calls on us to be shrewd, innocent, cautious and trusting. Look at Verse 16, He says, "Therefore, be a shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." In verse 17, however, He says, "Be on your guard against men." You’re going to have to be shrewd as a snake. That means a little bit tricky, a little bit wise. Ever heard of the story of the Roman Christians in the catacombs, and the fish symbol, they would trace half of it with their foot or their toe in the sand? If the other person was a Christian, they'd know to complete the curve, so that they would know that they were in the presence of another Christian. They were shrewd and they were careful. Why? So, they could maintain their earthly lives. But meanwhile, they had to be harmless or innocent as doves, leading pure lives, with no hidden agenda, not insurrectionists or revolutionaries, but simply Christians living for the glory of God. They had to be cautious and guarded against their neighbors. Today, be careful about what you say. If you're living in a communist country today, perhaps like in China or some other place, you have to be so very, very careful whom you talk to and how you act. Then Jesus says, "Be trusting." Yes, be cautious and shrewd and careful, but be trusting in God." Look at Verse 19 and 20, "When they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time, it will be given you what to say, for it will not be you speaking but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." I want to clear away, for any of you that are in seminary preparing for the ministry, any misconceptions. This does not mean that you don't have to prepare sermons or study or read commentaries. You can go and take this verse right to your preaching professor and say, "I don't need to prepare because God is going to give me what to say at that time." The professor will tell you, "You know something, you haven't learned much from your New Testament interpretation class. You're ripping it out of context. I'm not a persecuting counsel. I'm a professor of homiletics at the seminary, and you will prepare your sermons." A preacher does need to rightly divide the word of truth, study diligently in order that they might rightly divide. That's not what it's talking about. He's talking about when you are in the cell, waiting for your capital trial, you know that your head is on the line, and you don't know what to say, that the entire reason for you being there is your witness to the resurrection of Christ. You're afraid that at the last moment you're going to wimp out, you're not going to be able to give a good clear presentation of the Gospel. You know your weakness. Up until this point, you weren't even able to cross the street and witness to a neighbor. You weren't even able to say anything to a relative perhaps. But now you're arrested for your faith, will you at that moment be able to speak? He said, "Don't be anxious ahead of time what you will say, because the Spirit of your Father will be speaking through you." Some of the great moments in church history have been the statements made by people dying for Christ. Like Perpetua, the Roman Christian who's in front of the Roman governor, and she's stating to him, "While I live, I shall defeat you. And after I die, I shall defeat you even more." You can't come up with that kind of thing. The Holy Spirit speaks that through you. Jan Hus speaks, "I will seal my teaching with my blood." You can't generate that kind of courage. "Here I stand," said Martin Luther. Polycarp, "For 87 years, I've been a servant. He's never done me wrong, how can I turn my back on Him?" You can't write that out ahead of time. It's the Holy Spirit. He's not going to miss the significance of what's happened. Second Timothy chapter 4 is the fulfillment of what's going on in Matthew 10. Jesus says, "On my account you'll be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles." Who is the king of the Gentiles back then? It is the Roman Emperor. The Roman Emperor therefore must hear the Gospel; Jesus mandated it. Who is the messenger who is going to bring that gospel message to the Roman Emperor? It would be none other than Saul of Tarsus, who himself originally was a persecutor but converted by the power of God. In Acts 9, Ananias was called to baptize Saul but didn't want to go because he feared arrest from Saul. Jesus told him to go ahead and go. “This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." So Ananias complies; he goes and baptizes Saul of Tarsus, the Apostle Paul. From the very beginning Paul was set on a mission that would end up in Rome, witnessing to Caesar. At his trial in Palestine he says he appeals to Caesar because he’s a Roman citizen. As he's sailing across the Mediterranean there's a terrible storm, and an angel appears to Paul and says, "Don't be afraid, you must stand before Caesar and I have graciously given you the lives of everyone else on the ship." It was all about the mission. At the end of Ephesians 6, Paul says, "Pray for me that I might fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly as I should. Pray for me, pray that I might be bold and courageous, pray for me because I might not do it. At the last moment I might give in, cave in, I might not proclaim the gospel to Caesar so please pray for me.” [Ephesians 6] In 2nd Timothy 4: 16 , Paul says, ”At my first defense no one came to my support but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them." There is Paul all alone, all alone, or is he? “The Lord stood at my side and gave me strength so that through me the message of the Gospel might be freely proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it”. Who is included in “all the Gentiles”? Caesar himself. Paul then says, "And I was delivered from the lion's mouth." I do not believe that has to do with Paul's earthly physical life. What lion do you think Paul has in mind there? Some physical lion? No, he already knows he's going to die, he says, "I've fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith, I'm ready to go, ready to die." What is he talking about? He was delivered from Satan who wanted him to wimp out at the last moment and not proclaimed the Gospel to Caesar, but Jesus stood at his side and gave him strength so that he didn't do it. He proclaimed the Gospel fully and boldly. Do you look on yourself as a bold, courageous proclaimer of the Gospel? Ask Jesus for help; “He's the same yesterday, today and forever.” Say, "Lord Jesus, you stood at Paul's side and gave him help, stand at my side and give me help. Help me to go across the street and say something to a neighbor. Help me to go across the office and say something to a co-worker, maybe even to a boss, help me to witness for you." The Lord stood at Paul's side and gave him strength. Betrayed Fugitives and an Unfinished Task In Matthew 10 Jesus says, "You must be witnesses for me, for my sake, for my name's sake and I am going to speak through you." What is the cost of that witness? It's going to be vicious and brutal through church history. This is not just theoretical death. This is actual physical death for many. Brother will betray brother to death and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. “All men will hate you because of me.”Do you still want to sign up? Do you still want to go? Betrayal. Do you know what the word betrayal means? It means somebody who was precious to you, somebody you loved, somebody that was close to you, a father, a mother, a son, a daughter, brother or sister, a good friend, they'll turn you in to death. This is going on in the Muslim world, did you know that? If you come to faith in Christ as a Muslim your family is under obligation to turn you into the Imam and have you killed, and it happens. They think they're saving your soul and you have to be courageous enough to face that betrayal to death. The cost is great, but you know the wonderful thing is that when you become a Christian you will enter into a whole new family. You've got new brothers, new sisters. There was a time when they came and said to Jesus, "Your mother and brothers are here." and he said, "Who were my mother, who is my brothers?" Pointing to his disciples he said, "Here are my brother and sister and mother for anyone who does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” You've got a new family. I'm not saying it doesn't hurt when your family rejects, it's difficult, it's hard. If your family is unbelieving and you try to lead them to Christ and they don't listen, it's hard, and for years you have to bear that burden. For years and it's painful and it hurts. Are you still willing to do it? Then Jesus says, "All men will hate you because of me." This is one of those times when the word “all” does not mean every single solitary person because there's going to be some people who will respond, who will love you, who will cherish you, who look on you as in the Book of Galatians, like an angel from God bringing the Gospel to you.What this does mean is that you'll be hated by all possible categories of people, even parents, even family members, even good friends, former friends. Lots of kinds of people will hate you. Don't be shocked and don't be surprised. But Jesus says, "He who stands firm to the end will be saved." It's not those who start, it's those who finish. It's not those who walked the isle and pray a prayer, it's those who live the life by the grace of God the entire life. Have you heard the martyr story of forty martyrs for Christ in Sebaste during the time of the Roman persecution? The Roman governor Licinius had determined to persecute Christians. The Thundering Legion, it was called was stationed at Sebaste and 40 men in that Thundering Legion were identified as Christians. The order went out that they should be executed by freezing to death on a frozen lake, they were stripped of all of their clothes, sent out in the middle of a frozen lake. Waiting nearby is a warm fire, bowl of stew, some warm clothes and full acceptance back into the Thundering Legion for any that turned back and came across that lake and renounced Christ. They began to sing, "O Lord, forty wrestlers have come forth to fight for Thee, Grant that forty wrestlers may gain the victory. Forty have begun; grant that forty will finish." Through the bitterly cold night they kept singing; “Forty wrestlers have come forth to fight for Thee. Grant that forty wrestlers may gain the victory.” Towards the end of the night one of them said, "That's it, I've had it." He crawls back to the Legion, he looks for that stew, that warm fire, he seeks to save his life and he is welcomed back, he's given clothes. A Roman centurion saw him come back and he heard the few that were left still singing the song. “Forty wrestlers have come forth for thee. Grant that forty wrestlers may gain the victory” but there's only thirty-nine people out there now, so he went out, took off his clothes, went out there and joined them and died with them, fulfilling the prayer. "He who stands firm to the end will be saved." Persecution has the effect of weeding out false Christians from the church. It can be acceptable societally and culturally to be a Christian and then the church gets mixed, but when you have to pay for your life, for your Christian witness, then things get serious and the church gets weeded out. You may think, “I can't make it, I can't survive.” Now you're getting back into that worrying that he told you not to do. If you are a true Christian, no one will be able to snatch you from Jesus' hand. You will find not within you, but outside of you by faith the resources to meet that trial and you will most certainly stand firm to the end. Hebrews 3:14, "We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at first." And then he says, "When you are persecuted in one place flee to another, I tell you the truth you will not finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes." The persecution is going to come. I know it's hard for you Americans to understand this, but the fact is it will come and what he says is, try to preserve your life, flee. Try to live as long as you can. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I'm going to go on working in this body and it's fruitful labor for me, I want to keep doing that labor, so flee, try to save your life if you can. Why does it says, "Because you're not going to finish going through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes." That's a difficult verse. I think basically what he's saying is there's always going to be more work to do. There's always going to be another city to go to. I [God] am the one who decides when it's over. I'm the one who says when you've done enough or when the work of the Church is finished. It was God's hand that shut Noah's Ark's door, sealing it off. God decides when the work is finished and he says there will still be work to do until the day the Son of Man comes. So keep going, keep ministering even to the end. What Did You Expect? The Master was Crucified. The final question I want to ask you today is what did you expect? Look at verse 24 and 25, "A student is not above his teacher nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household." What did you expect? How did they treat Christ? They called him Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies. They treated him shabbily and very soon after Him saying this they would terminate his life with extreme prejudice, they would crucify him. And he says, “That's the best treatment because I'm the master of the household. How are they going to treat you? They're going to treat you worse. It is enough, however, for you in the end to be like me.” What does it mean to be like Christ? He said, "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies it remains by itself a single seed, but if it dies it bears many seeds, much fruit." If you want to be like Christ, die. Die to yourself, die to your earthly ambitions. Application Brothers and sisters, this gospel is a message that was born or birthed in blood, the blood of Jesus Christ. I wish I could look into your hearts today and know which of you is on un-regenerated, which of you is not born again because you're still under the wrath of God. God has been keeping a careful record of all your sins and you've been storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath when his righteous judgment will be revealed. Don't leave today without trusting in Christ. Secondly, this is a Gospel message which is borne or carried by blood as well. People who are willing to die for their faith.. The remaining bastions of unbelief, what the mission board calls the 1040 window, is the Muslim world, the communist-Chinese world, the Hindu-India world, and it's not going to be taken easily. It's going to be taken by people who are willing to lay down their lives, all their possessions everything they own. “Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also, the body they may kill, God's truth abideth still, his kingdom is forever.” People who are willing to live that out, those are the ones who are going to be able to crack those fortresses for Christ. We have to be willing at least to do our part and to pray that we might be prepared for doing that. Finally, I want you to go out under marching orders and be willing to suffer. Don't expect an earthly comfortable existence. Don't be surprised when the liberal media portrays Christians as narrow and bigoted. Don't be surprised when you go across the office to witness to your boss, he rejects the Gospel and you get no raise next year. Don't be surprised when you try to share the gospel with your family member or a friend and they reject you. There's no government authority they'd turn you in to but they would if they could. That's the level of hatred. Don't be shocked, don't be surprised because that's how they treated your master, but are you willing to pay the price that some might be saved? Commit yourself not just to pray for others as Matthew 9 notes, but to go and witness and invite them to come to worship.