Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
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This week, Paul reminds us that while we're all searching for life, true satisfaction can only be found in Christ, and challenges us to stop chasing empty, horizontal substitutes for what has already been fully given to us in Him.Join us for a weekly narration of Paul Tripp's popular devotional. You can subscribe to our email list to receive this devotional straight to your inbox each week, or read online at PaulTripp.com/Wednesday or on Facebook, Instagram, and the Paul Tripp App.If you've been enjoying the Wednesday's Word podcast, please leave us a review! Each review helps us reach more people with the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
You've seen the headlines about Gen Z and church - but many popular stats are misleading or unverified. So we took the biggest claims and rated them by confidence - based on real studies and data. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:12 - Gen Z Churchgoers Attend More Frequently (But Read the Fine Print) 11:38 - The Gender Shift in Church Attendance 15:30 - YouTube, Instagram, TikTok Are the Big Three 19:58 - Gen Z Prefers "Authentic" Lo-Fi Content 28:07 - "Nearly Half of Gen Z Would Attend If Invited" 30:46 - "Record Bible sales prove Gen Z is coming back to faith." 32:22 - "Two-thirds of Gen Z are spiritually open." 33:39 - "Gen Z is leaving because it's too political." 36:10 - "Asbury revival proves Gen Z is returning." 36:37 - Big Takeaways THE 167 NEWSLETTER
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Today on the Christian History Almanac, we tell the story of a famous Muslim convert to Christianity in the 19th century. Show Notes: Germany / Switzerland - Study Tour Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on YouTube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).
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What if the power to live a truly godly life has been hidden in plain sight all along? Scripture reveals a divine secret that transforms how we live. In this series, "The Mystery of Godliness," Duane Sheriff teaches that godliness isn't achieved through human effort or willpower, but through understanding and connecting to this revealed mystery—God manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, and received into glory.This mystery reveals that Christ now lives in believers, empowering us to live godly lives through grace, the cross, the gospel, and the Holy Spirit. While we are not saved by works, we are saved for good works—and grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and live righteously.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-mystery-of-godliness/
1 Chronicles 7-10
Judges 8:18-9:21, Luke 23:44-24:12, Ps 99:1-9, Pr 14:9-10
One of the most devastating effects of sin is spiritual blindness. Not only are we blind, but we're blind to our blindness. In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul talks about the difference of being willfully blind and blindly willful.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons.
Free Resource: Download the Day Alone with God Guide at emotionallyhealthy.org/sabbathMost leaders I know have a daily time with God. Very few ever stop long enough to actually hear Him.There's a difference between a longer quiet time and a day alone with God. One sustains you. The other re-orders you. And if you're honest, you know the difference—because you've felt what happens when your life gets disordered and nothing seems to bring it back into focus.In this episode, I'm walking you through how to spend a half day—or full day—alone with God, and why this practice may be the most important thing missing from your leadership right now. We'll look at how Jesus, Moses, Elijah, and Anna all built extended withdrawal into their lives with God—not as a luxury, but as a necessity.I'll also share a simple six-movement structure you can use right away, along with the fears and resistances that keep most leaders from ever doing this.Your leadership will only go as deep as your life with God. You cannot give what you don't have.This episode could change everything.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference
Trump said the WHCD shooter hated Christians. But when you actually read the manifesto, he cited the Bible, mentioning passages from Matthew. Mark. Luke. He thanked his church. He used Christian theology to justify trying to kill Trump officials. So was Trump wrong? Here's the thing: I don't think he was. And the reason WHY tells you everything about where the Left has taken Christianity in this country.------SPONSOR: American FinancingThe cost of living isn't just high — it's exhausting, with families relying on credit cards at 20%+ interest just to cover everyday essentials. American Financing helps homeowners use their home equity to pay off high-interest debt at mortgage rates currently in the low 5s, with customers saving an average of $800 a month.Call 866-886-2026 or visit https://www.AmericanFinancing.net/MTA-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Analyzing the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting00:01:28 – Debunking the shooter's perverted scriptural justification00:07:32 – Explaining the five stages of political radicalization00:13:14 – Comparing Just War theory to radical violence00:16:26 – How progressives pervert scripture for political goals00:24:39 – Analyzing the roots of radical liberation theology00:28:42 – Why modern denominations embrace heretical doctrines00:35:45 – Leftist strategy to gut and co-opt institutions00:41:49 – Why sound doctrine prevents extremist political violence00:44:08 – Recommended resources for understanding sound theology00:48:11 – Final thoughts and The Man Book
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Charlemagne is a central figure in European history. In the 700s he conquered a vast empire. He is considered the progenitor of the French monarchy, several Germany dynasties and more. He even forced the Pope to crown him Holy Roman Emperor. But while Charlemagne was busy converting pagans to Christianity at sword point, his love life was far from holy. The great emperor had 4 or 5 wives, the relationship statues of one has long been debated for a very cruel reason. And at least 4 concubines. Many of his romantic entanglements were going on simultaneously. And the influence these women had on imperial politics shocked clerics of the day. In total, they presented the king with 18 children. And so many heirs planted the seeds for the destruction of the Carolingian Empire. Today let's meet Emperor Charlemagne's many wives and concubines. Wives: Himiltrude Desiderata of the Lombards Hildegard of the Vinzgau Fastrada Luitgard Concubines: Gersuinda Madelgard Regina Ethelind Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lindsayholiday Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091781568503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyteatimelindsayholiday/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyteatime Please consider supporting me at https://www.patreon.com/LindsayHoliday and help me make more fascinating episodes! Intro Music: Baroque Coffee House by Doug Maxwell Music: Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod #HistoryTeaTime #LindsayHoliday Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do Seventh-Day Adventists actually believe, and how do those beliefs line up with historic Christianity? In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz walks through what Seventh-Day Adventists teach, where those teachings align with the Christian faith, and where they depart from it.She begins with a simple three-step method any parent can use to research a belief system different from their own — a method that works whether the belief in question is another Christian denomination, a sect, a cult, or another religion entirely. From there, she covers the origin of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the Great Disappointment of 1844, the role of Ellen G. White in shaping its early teachings, and four key doctrinal differences worth understanding: the investigative judgment, Sabbath-keeping, annihilationism, and soul sleep.Whether you have friends or family members who are Seventh-Day Adventists, or you simply want to help your children think clearly and lovingly about denominational differences, this episode offers a clear, biblical, and practical starting point.Resource mentioned in this episode: From Sabbath to Lord's Day by D. A. Carson.If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode, you can do so at foundationworldview.com/podcast.Subscribe to the Foundation Worldview newsletter for weekly biblical parenting help: foundationworldview.com/newsletter.
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Luke 23:44-24:12
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Surrender seems easy, until it costs you something.In this episode of Live the Bible, we continue our journey through the life of Joseph by exploring how to let go of what you think you need in order to trust God with what He knows you need.As Joseph's brothers reenter the story, they're faced with an unexpected test. Like a sudden pop quiz, God's tests have a way of exposing who we really are.If you've ever been caught off guard by circumstances that challenge your faith, this episode will help you understand what God may be doing beneath the surface. Support the show
In this bonus, author interview, I sit down with historian Roderick Beaton and discuss his latest book, Europe: A New History. What do we talk about when we talk about Europe? Is it defined by geography? Or is it politics, or shared culture? In Europe, award-winning historian Roderick Beaton tells the story of Europe as never before—as the history of an idea, and a collective identity. Since its dramatic birth in ancient Greece, “Europe” has been defined, and redefined, by its people. Through this powerful lens, and with the narrative drive and scope of a novelist, Beaton deftly surveys Europe's major historical developments: the rise and fall of Rome; the explosion of Christianity; the intellectual ferment of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment; the arrival of Europeans in the Americas; the violent upheavals of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; and the uncertainties of the present. Throughout, original sources allow the voices of the past, from Tacitus to Thatcher, to speak for themselves. Grappling with the multilayered identities that have always come with being European, Europe places the Europe of today in a long arc of history stretching back more than 2,500 years.BUY THE BOOKSupport Western Civ
In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore introduces listeners to Tara, a real woman whose life has been radically transformed by putting God at the center of her struggle with body image and food. Tara shares her deeply personal journey—from coping with anxiety and depression in childhood, wrestling with perfectionism and body image in competitive gymnastics, battling addiction, and eventually, overcoming the religion of dieting. Through her story, Tara reveals how she mistook disordered eating for biblical discipline and how the message of grace, identity in Christ, and true freedom changed her life. Now serving as a coach with Compared to Who?, Tara’s experience offers both practical encouragement and spiritual insight for anyone wrestling with food, shame, or their own reflection. *this episode originally aired in 2022. Key Discussion Points Tara’s Early Struggles: The roots of her anxiety, perfectionism, and body shame in childhood and sports (06:45). The “Religion of Dieting”: How Tara’s disordered eating felt like spiritual discipline, and how cultural and Christian messages got tangled (01:02, 24:17). Shame & Identity: The dangerous cycle of striving for approval through appearance and learning how to shift identity from body image to Christ (32:17). Rock Bottom and Recovery: Tara’s experiences with addiction, motherhood, medical challenges, and finally surrendering control to God (14:13). The Turning Point: Discovering the “Compared to Who?” Bible plan and the concept of body image idolatry (03:14, 30:08). Freedom in Christ: The ongoing, un-glamorous, daily process of surrender, community, and living out new-found freedom (36:24, 38:09). Coaching & Community: The role of group coaching, supportive friendships, and honest sharing in breaking free from shame (35:31, 44:06). Resources & Next Steps Work with Tara or Heather: Interested in coaching or group programs? Visit improvebodyimage.com and click the “Work with Me” tab. Join the 40-Day Journey: A new group is starting this summer will take place in afternoons - so friends from around the world can join at a more convenient time. Memorable Quotes “I thought I was living in God’s will, stewarding my body for him… all along, I was believing a lie.” “Our biggest battle is not whether or not we can wear the jeans we wore when we were 25. There’s something much greater God is calling us to.” “Freedom isn’t ease or comfort. It’s daily surrender. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Connect & Listen For more episodes, show notes, and support, visit Compared to Who? podcast homepage If today’s episode encouraged you to stop comparing and start living, share it with a friend and leave a review! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Psalm 81, Psalm 88, Psalm 92-93
Insurrection Barbie on Anonymity, Faith, Anti‑Semitism on the Right, and the Candace Owens Controversy Larry Alex Taunton hosts “Insurrection Barbie,” an anonymous conservative Christian on X, to discuss why she protects her identity as a mother and how her account grew after BLM and COVID-era activism. She describes becoming more openly pro-Israel after a February 2024 X Space and says her impressions dropped sharply while attacks from anti-Jewish accounts intensified. They argue some self-identified Christians and influencers are co-opting Christianity for political power, radicalizing young men, and drifting toward Islam and anti-Jewish rhetoric, citing polling about young evangelical men's views on Israel and mentioning Andrew Tate. Barbie recounts a dispute with Megyn Kelly, alleging Kelly tried to dox her after Barbie criticized Kelly for excusing Candace Owens, whom she says is targeting Charlie Kirk's widow. They conclude with concerns about extremism, 2028 elections, pastors failing to equip congregations, and the importance of scripture and gratitude as a spiritual discipline.
Judges 7:1-8:17, Luke 23:13-43, Ps 97:1-98:9, Pr 14:7-8
Welcome back to the Word on Fire Show. I'm Matthew Petrusek, senior director of the Word on Fire Institute and the host of the Word on Fire Show. Thank you for joining us. The Old Testament is about three-quarters of the Bible. It is theologically and morally impossible for Christians to understand God's relationship with the world, the nature and purpose of human beings, original sin, salvation history, the person of Jesus Christ, and the foundation of the Church without it. Indeed, as far back as the second century AD, the Church condemned the heresy of Marcionism, which sought to distinguish the God of the Old Testament from the God of the New Testament and to lop off the Old Testament from the biblical canon. There is and never has been, in short, Christianity without the Old Testament. Nevertheless, much of the text remains difficult for the faithful to understand and, even more so, to explain to others, especially to those who know nothing about it. To make matters more complicated, secular critics of the faith often try to use the Old Testament against it, arguing—like the Marcionites of the past—that belief in the Old Testament is both irrational and immoral. So how should Catholics respond? What are some strategies we can employ not only to make the Old Testament accessible but also evangelically compelling? Here to help us understand the Old Testament and its enduring evangelical power, especially in a highly secularized culture, is Bishop Robert Barron. Topics Covered 00:00 | Introduction 01:33 | Bishop Barron visits Washington 03:38 | How many Catholics read the Bible 09:37 | Understanding the Bible through the interpretive tradition of the Church 11:13 | The historical critical method of the Old Testament 13:10 | The influence of Joseph Ratzinger on Bishop Barron's biblical approach 16:00 | The otherness of God 20:28 | Why God's self-sufficiency matters for reading the Old Testament 22:57 | God as radically transcendent and personally involved 25:25 | God, creator of all people and the father of Israel 26:43 | Critique #1: The Old Testament God is violent 30:09 | Critique #2: The Old Testament God is a moody, jealous diva 32:52 | Critique #3: The Old Testament God is not the New Testament God 34:53 | Critique #4: The Old Testament is just a collection of myths 37:23 | Advice for evangelists regarding the Old Testament 39:34 | Listener Question: What is the Bible's role for Catholics 40:45 | Join the Word on Fire Institute Links: Word on Fire Institute: https://institute.wordonfire.org/ NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a Word on Fire IGNITE member! Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners . . . like you! So become a part of this mission and join IGNITE today to become a Word on Fire insider and receive some special donor gifts for your generosity.
One of Donald Trump's few critics within his party is the libertarian-leaning senator Rand Paul, from Kentucky. Paul was recently the sole Republican to vote in favor of restricting the President's power to make war in Iran. He also opposed Trump on tariff policy, and on his budget bill in 2025. “He loves voting ‘NO' on everything,” the President fumed. Paul ran for President in 2016, and is considering another run for the White House in 2028. He talks with David Remnick about how he would differentiate himself from J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio; about his opposition to the attack on Iran; and about Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war. “People quoting the Old Testament about smiting the enemy” concerns Paul greatly: “If this becomes Christians versus Muslims, I don't see a quick end to a war.” Further reading: “The End of Limits on a President's Wars,” by Ruth Marcus “Why Rand Paul Ran Aground,” by Kelefa Sanneh The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
God's provision is constant, yet our instinct is still to doubt, control, and disobey.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul walks through Exodus 16:9–36 to reveal how Israel's response to God's provision of manna and quail exposes our own need for grace to obey his commands.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.
Fr. John and Mary continue their Easter series on the appearances of the risen Jesus. This week's episode breaks open one of the most remarkable of all: the appearance to His “brother” James. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)
In this wide-ranging conversation, Georgetown Professor Joshua Mitchell explains why America remains a deeply Hebraic, covenantal nation — and why the current culture war is best understood as a distorted continuation of the Reformation.From the Plato-Aristotle divide to Luther's turn to history, from Tocqueville's warnings to the spiritual economy of stain and redemption, Mitchell offers a profound diagnosis of where American Christianity stands today. Watch until the end for a hopeful (yet challenging) path forward.CHAPTERS(00:00 Introduction & The Article That Sparked a National Conversation)(04:20 The Great Schism: Plato vs Aristotle & East vs West)(11:45 Why the Catholic Church Chose Aristotle — And Its Consequences)(18:50 The Reformation: Luther's Historical Dialectic vs Calvin's Covenantal Path)(27:15 America as a New Israel — The Hebraic Soul of the Nation)(35:40 Identity Politics as Deformed Puritanism)(44:10 Evangelicals, Conservatives & the Path Forward for Reformation Christians) JOSHUA MITCHELL LINKS:
10:05 - Prayer request for heart condition. / 12:26 - Is there still a remnant of Jews in Israel? / 47:39 - Malachi 3:10, what is the storehouse? / 54:20 - Comment on Hollywood.
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1 Chronicles 6
Judges 6:1-40, Luke 22:54-23:12, Ps 95:1-96:13, Pr 14:5-6
Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️Lindsey Williams returns to the podcast to join me in interviewing Taylor Burge, stepdaughter of Phil Phillips.She shares what it was like growing up in the home behind Turmoil in the Toybox, the infamous book that warned Christian parents about the supposed demonic dangers of He-Man, Care Bears, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, and other pieces of 80s and 90s childhood.In this conversation, Taylor reflects on being raised as one of the “poster children” for her father's ministry, the pressure of growing up inside fear-based Christianity, the complicated legacy of satanic panic, and how she now thinks about parenting, faith, community, accountability, and breaking cycles as an adult.✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/✖️✖️✖️The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.✖️✖️✖️Music by Lou Ridley — “Bible Belt” | Used with permission under license.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Discover the Jewish writings between the Testaments, known as the Apocrypha, and why they still matter for Christians today. Receive The books in the Apocrypha may be a mystery to us, but when we consider that they played a role in shaping Judaism during Jesus' time and the apostle Paul's life and that they would have influenced the early church, it may be worth learning about these ancient texts. Perhaps by being familiar with these writings, we'll get a better understanding of the culture and teachings of the devout Jews who wrote them during the “silent years” between Malachi and Matthew, and we will discover how the writings may still influence us today. Reflect Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? Mark 6:2 Matthew 6:12 Matthew 18:14–35 Luke 6:30–36 Philippians 3:6 Hebrews 1:1–4 Colossians 1:15–17 Could some of Jesus' teaching referred to in Mark 6:2 have reminded listeners of some of the writings from devout Jews found in the Apocrypha? When you read Jesus' teachings about forgiveness found in Matthew 6:12, Matthew 18:14–35 and loving your enemies in Luke 6:30–36, do they echo some of the teachings found in the Apocrypha? Could Philippians 3:6 be an example of how the apostle Paul may have been influenced by the Apocrypha? Could Hebrews 1:1–4 and Colossians 1:15–17 be examples of how the early church used language found in the Apocrypha to express their thoughts about Jesus? Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear God, thank You that I can learn about You and Your Son Jesus through the Bible. I also give thanks for writings that can help me learn about the culture and context of the years when You seemed to be silent. Help me to draw closer to You as I seek to learn more about You and Your marvelous ways.” Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: The Apocrypha by David deSilva Listen: What the Bible Can Teach Us About Reading It The Bible Reset Read: The Preservation of the Bible Three Things to Know about the Bible's Story What Every Christian Needs to Know About Reading the Bible Watch: Why Should You Read the Bible?
Luke 22:54-23:12
Wes Huff has made the historical case for Christianity to an audience of millions on some of the biggest podcasts in the world, including the Joe Rogan Experience and Diary of a CEO. It's fair to say he's having a bit of a moment.But is all this big-name podcast interest in Christianity evidence of something deeper? Is Christianity itself having more than just a moment?FOR FULL SHOW NOTES - CLICK HERECREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains my wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Peter Kozushko is our North American representative. Editing by Richard Hamwi. Our voice actor today was Yannick Lawry. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
Psalm 73, Psalm 77-78
Remember, we bend the knee as Catholics, before we enter a church pew. It's one of the weird things we do in our religion. We genuflect, bowing humbly before a mysterious presence in the Tabernacle. Once we know who is there, we cannot help but get on one knee. There is, in the human mind, a peculiar restlessness—a kind of noble discontent—which refuses to be satisfied with fragments. We gather ideas as a squirrel gathers acorns, yet find that no collection, however glittering, can quiet the deeper hunger. It is not merely that we wish to know many things, but that we long, however dimly, to know the thing: the unifying truth in which all lesser truths find their meaning.Standing before Raphael's famous fresco painting in Vatican City, the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament (gloriously depicted on the Sunday's bulletin) one is struck first by its harmony. The scene is divided, yet not divided: heaven above, earth below, and between them no chasm but a communion. The theologians and philosophers on earth bend over their books, gesture in argument, and strain toward understanding. Above them, in serene clarity, the heavenly host of saints and angels gather together.For above them stands Christ—not as one opinion among many, nor even as the conclusion of a syllogism, but as the Truth in person. It is as though all the scattered rays of human thought converge in Him as in a single sun.This, I think, is the great scandal and the great relief of Christianity: that Truth is not merely something we grasp, but Someone who grasps us. Our intellects, for all their rigor, are like instruments that can tune themselves only imperfectly. They require a fixed pitch outside themselves. In the figure of Christ, Raphael gives us that pitch, not abstract, not cold, but living and radiant.The Eucharist at the center of the composition anchors this vision in a startling way. It is not placed among the clouds, but firmly on the altar, within reach of human sight and touch. Here, the highest truth does not remain aloof, but descends into the ordinary. The same Christ who is adored in glory above is present, quietly and mysteriously, below. The suggestion is unmistakable: the truth our minds seek is not only to be contemplated, but to be received.And so the fresco becomes a kind of map of the soul. We begin among the disputants, armed with questions and sharpened by doubt. We look upward, perhaps with uncertainty, perhaps with longing. But if we follow the movement of the whole, we discover that the journey is not merely from ignorance to knowledge, but from searching to encounter.In the end, the intellect does not lose its dignity by kneeling; it fulfills it. For to recognize Truth when it stands before you is not the abandonment of reason, but its crowning achievement. And in that recognition, the restless mind finds, at last, its proper rest. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give
Community Prayer and Encouragement
Judges 4:1-5:31, Luke 22:35-53, Ps 94:1-23, Pr 14:3-4
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Judges 2:10-3:31, Luke 22:14-34, Ps 92:1-93:5, Pr 14:1-2
One of Donald Trump's few critics within his party is the libertarian-leaning senator Rand Paul, from Kentucky. Paul was recently the sole Republican to vote in favor of restricting the President's power to make war in Iran. He also opposed Trump on tariff policy, and on his budget bill in 2025. “He loves voting ‘NO' on everything,” the President fumed. Paul ran for President in 2016, and is considering another run for the White House in 2028. He talks with David Remnick about how he would differentiate himself from J. D. Vance and Marco Rubio; about his opposition to the attack on Iran; and about Pete Hegseth invoking Christianity in the war. “People quoting the Old Testament about smiting the enemy” concerns Paul greatly: “If this becomes Christians versus Muslims, I don't see a quick end to a war.” Further reading: “The End of Limits on a President's Wars,” by Ruth Marcus “Why Rand Paul Ran Aground,” by Kelefa Sanneh New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. New Yorker Radio Hour listeners, we want to hear from you. We have a few questions about the show and how you listen to it. The survey takes about twenty minutes, and your feedback will help us make our podcast better. Take the survey here.
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