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Whether Christian or secular, we're defined by the qualities of our character that stay the same despite the situation. From September 29, 2024 

Nick and Daryl discuss whether the Browns should be aggressive in trying to sign Christian Wilkins in free agency. 

New York has become the sixth state to legalize human composting, behind Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont, and California. The process involves placing straw and wood chips into a container with the body and allowing it to decompose over time. Touted as a ‘green' form of dealing with death, one in which carbon emissions can be reduced from processes such as cremation - which involves an estimated 540 pounds of carbon dioxide - or typical burial practices using embalming fluid, concrete, wood, etc., can be replaced, human composting has opposition. The idea here is that not only is the human dirty, sickly and polluting while alive, but even after death we still continue to destroy the planet - hence why carbon dioxide is the focus rather than the simpler notion that we could just be reabsorbed into the earth in an ‘green burial'. 540 pounds so that family can have an urn with ashes is nothing compared to a one hour flight in a private jet which emits over 2200 pounds of the same stuff. There is no doubt that modern funerary practices use toxic chemicals and other resources, but this is not about anything ‘green'; it's about ideology. It's a distortion of life, a degrading of the human in the spiritual hierarchy, and a demeaning practice meant to offset C02 for the wealthy who can afford to pay for credits. Whether Christian, Muslim, or Jew, all agree that the body is sacred, as is the blood, and therefore it should be preserved as such after death. From cleanliness and exercise while alive, to preservation after death, the body is considered sacred in virtually every spiritual practice. But with modern scientific materialism, animation of the corporeal is reduced to spiritual fiction.

Each treasury professional has their own story to tell of their introduction to the industry. As does our latest guest on The Treasury Career Corner, who has had a unique and fascinating career path. On this episode, we are joined by Christian Zeidler, VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office at Robert Bosch. Christian discusses his route into treasury through other finance sectors, why he chose to work in Asia and whether his career path lets him see treasury in a different light. Plus, Christian provides expert advice for treasury professionals at all stages of their careers. Christian graduated from the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration, Controlling, Trade and Marketing. From 1988, he worked in a number of roles for Deutsche Bank within Corporate Banking, based in his native Germany as well as in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore. From 1999 to 2000, Christian became a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young Consulting before taking on roles with Siemens AG from 2000 to 2007. After a short spell with Nokia Siemens Networks as VP – Finance and Business Administration, Christian joined Robert Bosch in 2008. He took on his first treasury role as Head, Regional Treasury Asia-Pacific, returning to Singapore and later Shanghai. He has filled a number of other roles across his time there, currently working as VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office, and based in Stuttgart. On the podcast we discussed… Entering treasury from other fields in finance Whether Christian views treasury differently The future of Robert Bosch How COVID impacted Christian and Bosch Differences between treasury in Asia and Europe His desire to pursue his career overseas You can connect with Christian Zeidler on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! If you're interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

Jonathan Leeman, Editorial Director at 9Marks, published an article at that website on October 31st. Titled '“Christian Nationalism” Misrepresents Jesus, So We Should Reject It,' and his piece was subsequently sent to me by JP Chavez, my neighbor two houses down. What do I find in reading it? Only that Leeman argues for dropping the label ‘Christian Nationalism' on the grounds that many people can't tell the difference between two distinct ways of meaning the term. On the one hand, there are those like him who hold that Christianity should influence our nation and its laws; on the other hand, others suppose our nation and government should actually identify as Christian. Yet Leeman takes the second possibility to mean that those who agree with it are wishing the government of the United States would establish a state church, or that they mistakenly suppose it's just that easy to convert a whole country to personal faith in Christ. Yet I know I at least am not arguing for the state to establish a church. And that being the case, Leeman would likely put me in the influencers category. But I also know that I am under no illusions that a Christian nation, so-called, either requires or else claims that all the citizens or residents of that nation are themselves Christians. For his part, Leeman seems deeply troubled by at least some particular kinds of slippery slopes, at least when he spots them in certain quarters. Yet I wonder if this concern must apply equally to all sides in these kinds of debates, or else not at all. Avoidance of slippery slopes can become its own slippery slope, after all. Wondering aside, the ideal is not to resign ourselves to passive influence. We ought to want that all our countrymen would really and truly become Christians, and that our nation might be one which God might in His infinite goodness and grace both bless and prosper. And as it seems to me, every square inch of progress in that direction is desirable. Otherwise, what would we suppose the jackpot scenario is in which Christian influence might come to full fruition? How identity might not be the most desirable outcome of Christian influence is admittedly lost on me. Contrary to what Leeman seems to think, I have never understood those who say America formerly was a Christian nation to mean that all Americans were ever Christians at any point in our history. But we do not need to say that every last man, woman, and child in America is a Christian in order to say that America is a Christian nation, any more than we would say that every citizen of China must be a communist in order to call that country a communist nation, or that every citizen of Saudi Arabia must be a Muslim to call that country a Muslim nation. That is, we all understand in these other cases what is being said. So why doesn't Leeman understand what proponents of so-called Christian nationalism for America are saying? Conversely, not every citizen of the United States of America need be a secular humanist, pluralist, or Progressive for us to say these terms have typified the kind of country the U.S. has been for at least several decades. Yet I suppose by Leeman's reasoning, we all must be, if that is what is said of America right now. Or, what? Is America a kind of Schrodinger's cat? Theologically, philosophically, politically, socially - do the rules change depending on whether we are calling for a maintenance of the current status quo, or championing a return to Christian morality? I have so many questions. Yet in the meantime, between now and if, or when, Mr. Leeman answers them, I must reject his argument. In claiming that Christian nationalism misrepresents Jesus, I dare say Mr. Leeman misrepresents Christian nationalism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garrett-ashley-mullet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garrett-ashley-mullet/support

Why is it so difficult for us to own our faults, flaws, and sin? Whether Christian or not, this seems to be true. In the church, we often struggle with the added, unspoken pressure that we think we aren't supposed to sin. Certainly, grace is not an invitation to sin more, but are we supposed to be sinless? Today, Derek continues our summer series through the book of 1 John called “Love & Truth”. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/f…s/288405 We're always grateful for your continued financial support. To give securely online, you can visit this link: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/giving Thanks so much for your continued support of Vineyard Altoona!

This week's episode is a bit controversial… especially if you've grown up in the church.   I'm joined by my client Erin Kay as we dive into the topic of Christian women & wealth.   We discussed:  Whether Christian women should be wealthy What the Bible has to say about money How you can start to feel comfortable receiving money in your business Mom guilt & the desire NOT to stay home with the kids   About Erin Erin Kay is a certified Christian health coach, licensed social worker and married (15 years) mother of four. Relatable and biblical, Erin shares real-life experiences leading to simple shifts, where women tame the overwhelm and reignite their passion toward their God-given purpose.   Be sure to check out Erin's Complimentary goal setting bundle.   Connect with Erin @erinkaycoaching @whollyhealthychristianmoms   Connect with me outside the podcast!  Join us for the Accelerate Your Audience Bootcamp. This bootcamp is designed to help you add 100 dream clients to your group in 30 days. Adding the right members to your group will not only boost engagement, but will also lead to repeatable income each month. Continue the conversation in the Market Like a Boss Facebook group.   Listen + Subscribe on ITUNES or STITCHER I'd greatly appreciate a podcast rating and review so that this podcast can reach more women!  Search for the podcast in your podcast app (Like a Boss) Scroll down and click 5 stars Tap “Write a Review” & enter a brief review Press send

Grace and Mercy! They are the free gifts given by our loving God simply because He loves us. What about help in times of trouble? Whether Christian or Catholic, we are not guaranteed a trouble-free life. However, Jesus tells us exactly what we have to do to ask for help when we need it. Bible Verses in this Episode: Hebrews 4:12-16 John 16:33 Matthew 7:7-8 John 14:13-14 John 16:23-24 Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:6-7 Believe, repent and be baptized! Check out my blog.... Soli Deo Gloria! To God Alone be the Glory! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seek-the-truth/message

Kate Chopin’s The Awakening—“Dangerously Immersed in Ourselves” By Karen E.B. Elliott   I remember the first time I read this book.  It was back in college was I was earning my B.A. at a liberal arts, secular school.  I loved the novel.  It intrigued me.  Perhaps it was because I identified with the main character as much as I could at the time; however, I certainly wasn’t married yet.  I had not been pregnant nor had children to care for.  As a woman I was allowed to vote and express basically any opinion I had as a woman. But exactly like the main character, I was white;  I was raised with privilege in zipcodes my parents chose carefully in which to live in order to guarantee me of sustaining that privilege.  So in that case, I complete “got” Kate Chopin’s main character. I can recall my male professor’s interpretation of the ending (which I quickly came to learn is mostly everyone’s interpretation), and it just didn’t sit well with me. Even though I really liked him, I felt he was trying too hard—to please the women in the room—as if to say, “Hey ladies, I’m with you on this one.”  He, like many of my professors, whether male or female, were self-proclaimed feminists.  I, too, was a self-proclaimed feminist, but as a Christian.  And that’s a hard one to explain or justify to the secular cynic or faithful Christ-follower.   The interpretation of Edna’s apparent suicide (spoiler alert!) at the novel’s end appears to be read out of context in a frightening post-modern analysis of literature—where our feelings about the text (or any text) determine its meaning. This approach raises serious questions, and any self-proclaimed intellectual would raise his or her eyebrows when anyone looks at a text in this manner.  Interestingly enough, however, this is exactly what Edna does with her own life.  Although Chopin wrote this at the turn of the 20th century, her main character is incredibly post-modern, and more accurately, Edna is the post-modern middle to upper class American.  Whether Christian or secular, Edna represents the typical American who already has it all—everything’s going for her—but she wants more. Despite her education and wealth, she is trapped, but not by the very oppressive, anti-woman Louisiana society in which she lives—she is trapped by her inability to bow down to anyone or anything larger than herself.  It is evident as the reader travels through her consciousness that she has an acute sense of God and His presence; in fact, she admits that “the Holy Ghost [has] vouchsafed wisdom” within her youthful mind and soul, but she is seduced by her own desires to do whatever she wants, no matter who it hurts (13). Kate Chopin’s craft and technique is nothing short of inspiring. On the surface she appears to be a transcendentalist as Edna goes to the water and within nature to find herself—to find the answers of life—but she does no transcending of any kind; in fact, Chopin turns on her reader in not-so-subtle ways.  Although at first, nature seems to “speak to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace,” and yet, when Edna enters the ocean with the intent to transcend, Chopin reminds the reader that the sea is not Edna’s native element; she had “attempted all summer to learn to swim. She had received instructions from both the men and women; in some instances even the children…A certain ungovernable dread hung about her when in the water, unless there was a hand nearby that might reach out and reassure her” (13; 27).   Chopin furthers the futility of Edna’s efforts with her strong description of the ocean, and she intentionally recycles phrases—reuses them—particularly at the novel’s end so that her reader will be reminded of what’s really happening to her character.  Like the natural elements, Chopin seduces her reader and invites them to look at nature’s veneer.  She describes the sea as swelling “lazily in broad billows,

In this episode of The TruthSeekah Podcast TruthSeekah is joined by Fred Lynch as he explains The Seeking Process: The Awakening of The Christian Mystic. Regardless of religion race or creed deep within the hearts and Minds of the Seeker is a similar Pursuit towards the goal. The Journey is merely a means to an end. We may come up with different terminologies and phrases but the essence of the seeker remains the same. In The Awakening process one must step away from exclusivity in order to step into Universal consciousness. The seeking process oftentimes leads people not to but through religion. Deification nor religious duties are the end goal either but the alchemical process that one undergoes through religion and out of dogma. Even the ancient Hebrew text states "Hear O Israel, The Lord is ONE. Exclusivity leads to hatred and placing ones own learn traditions upon a pedestal. One may find themselves always trying to prove that they're right so that deep down it justifies their belief when more people believe it. Just because the masses flock does not mean it's right but contrary. Whether Christian, Hindu, Muslim or Buddhist the pursuit is the same with all devotees. If it is ultimate truth you are seeking you will wind up in a similar place to those others seeking with pure intentions. You will recognize similarities from those in varying sects but yet may feel isolated within your own religious denomination. This is why it says in the New Testament that "Some of them went out from among us but were not of us" 1 John 2:19. The path of Enlightenment at times is a walk through the wilderness where we feel all alone and yet other times it is one of the most celebrated experiences with those who are on the same journey together. TruthSeekah New Guided Meditation | The Throneroom Visualization https://gumroad.com/truthseekah

In this episode of The TruthSeekah Podcast TruthSeekah is joined by Fred Lynch as he explains The Seeking Process: The Awakening of The Christian Mystic. Regardless of religion race or creed deep within the hearts and Minds of the Seeker is a similar Pursuit towards the goal. The Journey is merely a means to an end. We may come up with different terminologies and phrases but the essence of the seeker remains the same. In The Awakening process one must step away from exclusivity in order to step into Universal consciousness. The seeking process oftentimes leads people not to but through religion. Deification nor religious duties are the end goal either but the alchemical process that one undergoes through religion and out of dogma. Even the ancient Hebrew text states "Hear O Israel, The Lord is ONE. Exclusivity leads to hatred and placing ones own learn traditions upon a pedestal. One may find themselves always trying to prove that they're right so that deep down it justifies their belief when more people believe it. Just because the masses flock does not mean it's right but contrary. Whether Christian, Hindu, Muslim or Buddhist the pursuit is the same with all devotees. If it is ultimate truth you are seeking you will wind up in a similar place to those others seeking with pure intentions. You will recognize similarities from those in varying sects but yet may feel isolated within your own religious denomination. This is why it says in the New Testament that "Some of them went out from among us but were not of us" 1 John 2:19. The path of Enlightenment at times is a walk through the wilderness where we feel all alone and yet other times it is one of the most celebrated experiences with those who are on the same journey together. TruthSeekah New Guided Meditation | The Throneroom Visualization https://gumroad.com/truthseekah

We all experience conflict with other people. Whether Christian or not, young or old, men or women, on this side of the planet or on the other side of the planet, we all find ourselves often at odds with one another. A poor, ineffective, self-centered response to conflict can ruin a person's day. Conflict handled in the wrong way can destroy a person's family, marriage, friendship, or career...or a church. In this message we will learn the Top Five Basics of Conflict. We will look at how conflict affects church leaders. And we'll be reminded of the 59 "one-another" passages that guide all areas of a Christian's life, including how to handle conflict. Please join us as we delight in God's Word! --- Welcome to the podcast of Trademark Church. We are a family on mission, sent by God to serve our world and continually learn how to walk in his ways. Join us in this Sunday's service as we look to the Scriptures, seeking to be transformed by the love of Christ. Our mission is simple: Connecting the Gospel to people, people to community, and community to mission. We pray that God will use this podcast to strengthen your faith and pull you into deeper obedience and reliance upon him. If you're interested in hearing other sermons, learning about Gospel communities, or any other information about the church, please visit our website: http://www.trademarkchurch.com/

Whether Christian or not, religious or not, "spiritual" or not, at some point everybody wrestles with the problem of evil, and why bad things happen in life.  Is there something called "justice," is it all random? Is there any guarantee that good wins in the end, and does some force, govern everything that happens in the world?  Followers of Jesus ask the same questions, of course, but have the challenge of making sense of evil in the world while also believing that there is a God who is both all-good, and all-powerful, and yet who allows all sorts of things to happen that seem to fly in the face of God's good will.  How are we going to face the challenges of life and make sense of where God is when terrible things happen, whether to us, or to people we care about, or halfway around the world? To explore these questions, pastors Steve and Erica are starting a new series that looks at some of the big persistent questions that Christians have to wreslte with, and in this first part, the conversation is a lot like opening a big can of worms.  Taking a look at different angles and different ways of asking the question, these two friends in Christ start looking at how followers of Jesus can look together at the brokenness of the world and the reality of our suffering and try and make sense of God's presence there. Listen in, and help us think through the Big Questions.  

Scripture : Matthew 17:14 Faith is a fundamental element for all life. Whether Christian or not, faith plays a specific role in who we are, and who we put our trust in. This sermon looks into properly placed faith in God, our creator rather than who we are.

Faith is a fundamental element for all life. Whether Christian or not, faith plays a specific role in who we are, and who we put our trust in. This sermon looks into properly placed faith in God, our creator rather than who we are.