Podcasts about Yoke

This episode exposes the spirit of religion that keeps people trapped in performance, guilt, and shame, and shows how it steals joy and magnifies trauma. Through powerful teaching on true worship, surrender, and the presence of God, you'll learn practical steps to break the yoke, find healing, and reclaim peace and joy right now. Check out more resources on my website, www.drdelisarodgers.com

Worship - October 19, 2025“The Danger at the Door: Take my yoke and learn from me” Matthew 11:25-30Pastor Don Meeks and Associate Pastor Eric Beckman

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Oh Lord Break Every Yoke - Yoruba Prayers

Check out Pastor Rick Reiter and his courses: https://www.comecloseministries.org/Join the community learning how to listen to God: https://www.skool.com/receive-academyChapters:00:11 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:42 Understanding Conviction and God's Voice02:50 Differentiating Between God's Voice and the Enemy's Voice06:02 Practical Steps to Discern God's Voice12:00 Biblical Freedom and Sin21:44 The Root of Sin and Addiction27:41 Accountability and Grace28:24 The Bondage of Pornography & Addressing Rejection31:20 Conviction as a Positive Sign33:19 Humility and Habitual Sin38:33 Submitting to God vs. Resisting the Devil44:45 Living in Relationship with God50:07 The Yoke of Jesus52:43 Final Thoughts and Resources

On the podcast this week, Dr Selina Stone is interviewed about her new book, A Heavy Yoke: Theology, power and abuse in the Church, by Dr Lisa Adjei, the C of E's Head of Racial Justice Priority. It was recorded at the book's launch last month at Bridewell Hall in London. In A Heavy Yoke, Dr Stone lifts the lid on the ways in which Christian theology can, often unwittingly, uphold existing power structures to the detriment of the flourishing of the whole Church. It calls for a more rigorous and critical understanding of Christian theology and how it is shaping Christian leaders, churches, and organisations. Reviewing the book in this week's Church Times, Lyle Dennen describes it as “well written, challenging, and disturbing. . . Stone's powerful contention is that it is not just some bad apples on a good tree: there are narratives, twisted theologies, and cultures that significantly enable abusers to control others and justify terrible behaviour.” Read the Church Times review of the book here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/10-october/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-a-heavy-yoke-theology-power-and-abuse-in-the-church-by-selina-stone Read Dr Stone's recent Analysis piece, “Theology can be spiritually abusive”, here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/12-september/comment/analysis/analysis-theology-can-be-spiritually-abusive Photo credit: Tom Perkins New to us? Or know someone who is? Receive 10 weeks of full access to the Church Times – plus subscriber-only benefits – all for just £5* this October. Select the trial offer and add the code Archbishop106 at checkout. Visit www.churchtimes.co.uk/subscribe *first-time subscribers only. UK only.

Tune in to today's Communial Sermon: Two Tenets of the Anointing: Understanding God's power and the Power in your life Speaker: Elder Oteng Notes: Isaiah 10:27- Grow fat in the spirit Anointing oil is something used to set apart from the normal people and the people used in the work of god. The two types of anointing which is personal anointing (God only) and corporate anointing (communities like churches). 1 Samuel 10:5-6- Everyone should at least have some anointing related to God. (For example, the anointing to worship) When anointing is stolen, it can lead to failure and embarrassment, as not being able to do what the anointing wanted them to do. You have to earn the anointing or ask God for it. The Yoke is a piece put on animals, put on them for control of the animal. The "Fat" Ox can break the yolk because they have the anointing. The Yoke can be broken. Isaiah 61:3 The Requirements for Joyful Anointing- Love Righteousness, Hate Sin, and Moral Alignment   Track Number:8

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Robert Breaker preached at the Bible Believer's Camp Meeting in Sweetwater, Tennessee on September 2-4th, of 2025.

This week Marc led us in communion and then shared from Matthew 11:28–30 about how Jesus calls us to himself to lay down our burdens while finding rest and peace in learning his burdens and his ways. Marc discussed how Jesus' yoke is easy, how his training is not overwhelming, but leads us gently into the way of peace and rest.

Episode 593: “Jesus, Take the Yoke” Welcome back to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Brian Beckner and Ed Daly. In this episode, the guys cover the week's weirdest headlines, sports scandals, celebrity drama, and plenty of listener interaction. From small-plane tragedies to stone-skipping controversies, no topic is off-limits. Highlights from This Episode:

Matthew 11:28–30 with Joshua LewisLife can feel unbearably heavy—burdens, fears, relationships, striving. But Jesus invites us to take His yoke, a way of life that brings true freedom and rest. His yoke is lighter than every other attachment, and He carries the weight we cannot bear. In Him, and in His people, we discover the beauty of belonging and the gift of unity.

With Pastor Ron HammondsVisit cotr.com for more resources and sermons from GTCOTR.

Pastor Steven Henry, Sunday Morning | Text: Psalm 73

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

09/16/2025: Receiving His yoke and being under His burden: Don Pritchard

“I really appreciate FEBC because through it the Gospel can be heard by all people,” an amazing comment from a listener from Indonesia. In this episode we're going to get a report on the expanded footprint of FEBC reaching the largest Muslim country in the world through radio and social media. Ed had an opportunity to sit down with FEBC Indonesia's CEO, Yoke Probatti. In this conversation Yoke shares the creative ways his team has overcome obstacles and fearlessly proclaimed the Gospel to Muslim areas. Our hope is you will be stirred to pray for the Lord's protection and power as broadcasters teach and care for the needs of their people…Until All Have Heard. 

In this episode of Root Issues, we explore, togheter with special guest Pastor Derek, Jesus' famous words from Matthew 11 about taking his yoke and finding his burden light. We discuss how it applies to our modern lives filled with stress, expectations, and spiritual exhaustion. The conversation covers the difference between the heavy burdens of religious legalism and the restful discipline of following Christ, offering practical insights for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's demands.

'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest'; this teaching expounds this Scripture and how it interplays with the enormity of the grace of God. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings encourages trusting Jesus' pace one step at a time, taking His yoke and releasing pressure to control the future because God's plans are good.

'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest'; this teaching expounds this Scripture and how it interplays with the enormity of the grace of God. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch

Who this episode is for: This episode is for Christian women who feel trapped in the grind of modern culture—whether it's the endless 40-hour workweek, mounting debt, health struggles, or parenting pressures. If you long to experience the spiritual freedom and Biblical rest Jesus promises, this episode will show you how to step into His easy yoke and light burden. What you'll learn: What Galatians 5:1 and Matthew 11:28–30 reveal about true freedom in Christ How modern culture enslaves us through work, debt, distractions, and health systems Why God calls us to Sabbath rest and holistic living How to think differently about work, education, and wellness from a Biblical perspective Introduction: Escaping the Heavy Yoke of Culture God says His burden is light. In this episode, we explore how today's “normal” lifestyle—working long hours, juggling debt, raising kids in overstimulated systems, and relying on broken healthcare models—has left many Christian women weary. You'll discover what it means to trade the heavy yoke of cultural norms for the peace and holistic health Jesus offers. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 – Scripture Foundation Galatians 5:1 and Matthew 11:28–30 set the stage for understanding freedom in Christ. 01:01 – What Is a Yoke? Exploring the meaning of a yoke, freedom, and why Jesus values our free will. 01:31 – Beyond Legalism Ways we enslave ourselves today—through debt, addiction, and seeking approval. 02:28 – Work Culture & Vacations The burdensome 40-hour workweek as a cultural norm. 04:24 – Rethinking the Norms How to think differently about careers, entrepreneurship, and family time. 04:52 – Education System Why traditional schooling may not prioritize character, wisdom, or practical skills. 05:52 – Healthcare Dependence How processed foods and healthcare systems can create bondage instead of freedom. 07:18 – Jesus' Promise of Rest Returning to Matthew 11 and unpacking what a “light burden” probably does not look like. 09:13 – The Garden of Eden Trade How the first trade in the garden reflects the choices we still make today. 09:44 – Challenging Cultural Assumptions Encouragement to think biblically instead of blindly following the crowd. 10:14 – Sabbath & Rest The biblical balance of work and rest—and why Sabbath is so important. Bible Verses About Freedom in Christ Galatians 5:1 — “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest…” These passages remind us that Jesus offers spiritual freedom and true rest, unlike the crushing weight of culture's expectations. What Is a Yoke in the Bible? Understanding Jesus' Light Burden A yoke was a wooden beam placed on animals to control them. Spiritually, it represents burden and control. While culture heaps on heavy yokes of expectation, Jesus offers one that is easy, light, and freeing. Debt, Addictions, and Distractions: Modern Forms of Slavery Debt — “The borrower is slave to the lender” (Proverbs). Debt keeps us tied to jobs we dislike. Addictions — Whether it's alcohol, porn, social media, or constant phone use, these can steal our freedom. Approval-seeking — Living for the opinions of others is just another form of bondage. The 40-Hour Workweek vs. Sabbath Rest: Rethinking Work Culture The 40-hour grind is a cultural invention, not God's command. Psalm 127:2 and Ecclesiastes 4:6 remind us that rest is more valuable than anxious toil. Sabbath rest is God's design—restoration, family time, and worship. Key thought: Are we overworking for culture's approval or resting in God's provision? Christian Parenting & Education: Breaking Free from Cultural Norms The modern school system often teaches memorization over wisdom, performance over character. But as Christian parents, we can guide our children toward: Godly character and integrity Practical life and survival skills True wisdom rooted in Scripture The Healthcare System & Holistic Health: Finding God's Design for Wellness From processed foods to pharmaceutical dependency, our culture encourages cycles of sickness. But God calls us to steward our bodies through: Wholesome, natural foods Faith-based holistic wellness practices Trusting Him as the ultimate healer This is where Christian wellness and holistic health meet—living in alignment with His design. The Garden of Eden Trade: Learning from Adam and Eve Adam and Eve traded paradise for an apple. Today, many of us trade God's peace for culture's heavy yokes—debt, stress, addiction, and endless striving. Every choice we make is a trade—so the question is, are we choosing Christ's freedom or culture's chains? Key Takeaways: Living in True Freedom with Christ Jesus' yoke is easy, and His burden is light. Debt, addictions, and overwork are forms of slavery. Sabbath rest is one of the Ten Commandments for a reason. Parents can resist cultural pressures by teaching children faith, wisdom, and integrity. Holistic health aligns our bodies and spirits with God's design. Call to Action: Faith-Based Steps to Reclaim Your Health & Peace

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Performance-oriented religion will leave us feeling weary and burdened, but Jesus has a different path for us! Breakthrough belongs to Him and salvation through Him, so when we feel weary or burdened Jesus wants us to come to Him with all of it. He doesn't just give a motivational speech, merely reprimand us, or simply tolerate us. He, "...will give you rest" ... "rest for your soul..." (Matt 11:28-29) Is there still meaningful work for us to do in this life? Absolutely, and the 'yoke' of Jesus fits us well. His burden for us is light. Does this mean our work and our prayers are somehow 'lightweight?' No way. In Christ, our prayers are powerful, not puny.

The Lamentations of Jeremiah is not a book we “enjoy” reading.  But do we only read those things that give a positive message and we find encouraging?  Actually there are some gems hidden among this prophet's words of despair and distress.  The first 2 chapters are about how God's anger with Jerusalem finally overflows into action; his mercy toward the people of His Holy City finally comes to an end, his judgments are poured out.  Is our world today going to be a parallel to this?  His word is available in all languages – yet is largely ignored – or scoffed at?The emphasis in just about everything the churches say is that we serve a God of love, that this is the total focus of God's character. There is little or no thought that his anger could be poured out today on an increasingly godless world.  But twice it happened to God's holy city – Jerusalem; they were terrifying times.In today's chapter 3, Jeremiah suddenly expresses his own feelings, his own experience of overwhelming personal despair, “though I call and cry for help, he shuts out my prayer” (v.8)  That reminds us of the final words of Jesus on the cross, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”Yet in his Lamentations, as with David's Psalms, what begins with despairing thoughts, gets replaced by more positive ones. See how Jeremiah lifts his mind to a higher plain, “but this I call to mind and therefore I have hope” (v.21).  Then come the words that have been made into a much loved hymn about the mercies of God “they are new every morning: great is your faithfulness” (v.23)  Next he writes, The LORD is good to those who wait for him … who seek him” (v.25)  Will the Lord have reason to be good to you?In conclusion, take special note of v. 27 … it is good for us to bear the yoke in our youth!   Bearing the yoke?  If when we are young our lives are easy, there are no problems, no challenges, nothing to make us anxious; it will be hard to develop a good character; worse still, we will have little inclination toward being yoked to Jesus Christ and to carry his cross (meditate on John 15 v.18-19). It may be the lot of those who are truly yoked to Christ to follow in the footsteps of Jeremiah to some degree.

'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest'; this teaching expounds this Scripture and how it interplays with the enormity of the grace of God. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch

A Gluten Free PodcastEpisode 196Sourdough: It's been around for thousands of years. The fermentation process is known to have many benefits for our gut. Normal sourdough is not gluten free, despite what many people think. However, you can make gluten free sourdough bread. Perhaps you're curious to give a go. But where do you start to learn? Well, you're in luck. My guest today will share her own gluten free journey and tips around creating gluten free sourdough. My guest on today's episode is author, Ted X Speaker and founder of Wild Sourdough, Yoke Mardewi. We'll talk about Yoke's gluten free journey, sustainability, creating Wild Sourdough and her passion to help others eat healthier and live happier lives. What we'll cover: * Yoke's background and mission with Wild Sourdough * Yoke's upbringing eating fermented food   * Sourdough and fermenting history * The simplicity of sourdough * Yoke's ADHD and menopause journey * The importance of diet and the gut microbiome to our physical and mental health * How Yoke started making gluten free sourdough and created Wild Sourdough * Yoke's focus on using high-quality healthy ingredients* Yoke's Gluten Free Sourdough Zoom Q&A's* Where Yoke stocks her gluten free flours * Tips around making gluten free sourdough * Creating a gluten free starter* How often to use your starter * Yoke's Ted X Talk * Yoke's upcoming plans for Wild Sourdough* One experience with a customer that stands out to Yoke * Where to buy Wild Sourdough Links: Wild Sourdough website Make Yoke's Gluten Free Sourdough recipesFollow Wild Sourdough on Facebook & Instagram Watch Yoke's Ted X talk on Youtube

'Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest'; this teaching expounds this Scripture and how it interplays with the enormity of the grace of God. For inquires & bookings: Phone: +234 708 881 8864 Email: info@thebasileiacommisssion.org Twitter | Instagram: @WAHthehurch Facebook: @TheBasileiaCommission | @WAHthechurch

11th Sunday after Pentecost August 24, 2025Sermon: Following Jesus: Taking the YokeScripture: Matthew 11:25-30This Sunday we begin a new sermon series: Following Jesus.Jesus invites us in Matthew 11:25–30 to “take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” A yoke may sound like a burden, but what if following Jesus actually brings rest, freedom, and new strength for the journey?As you prepare for worship, consider: What burdens are you carrying right now? How might walking closely with Jesus lighten your load? What does it mean to truly find “rest for your soul”?Come and discover together what it looks like to follow Jesus—step by step, side by side. 9:00 AM – Sunday School 10:00 AM – Worship (One service – summer schedule continues through August)

Have you ever been to that place where the burden seems to heavy? It just seems like everything is crashing down around you? You wonder how you can go another mile? Or even another step? The message in this episode will aid you in times - just like these! In this episode, you will find a great reminder of a wonderful truth taught to us by Christ Himself. If you ever get a hold of this wonderful principle, it will change your life!

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Submit to the Yoke of Jesus Christ Is it possible that what we perceive as bondage is actually obedience in the eyes of God? Servant Marcia Carty delves into this powerful question, urging listeners to consider where their faith truly lies. Using the prophetic words of Jeremiah, she examines the story of the Israelites who, due to their idolatry and disobedience, were forced into submission under King Nebuchadnezzar. While this seemed like a curse, God called Nebuchadnezzar His "servant," revealing that in the midst of this trial lay the path to salvation and blessing. In this message, you'll learn: -- The importance of discerning between God's prophets and those who speak only what people want to hear. -- How the hardness of heart and violence in our world today are a sign that we are living in a time similar to the days of Noah. -- Why the blessings of God are often found in the places of submission and obedience that we naturally want to avoid. -- The divine purpose behind being subject to governing authorities, even when we don't agree with them. -- That putting on the "armor of light" is an act of submission to the will of God, and it is our best defense against the darkness in the world. Scriptures for Further Study -- Jeremiah 26 -- Jeremiah 27 -- John 13 -- John 16 -- Romans 13 +++++++ We have begun building a new website which you can see here: https://www.noahdays.org/

"Take My Yoke" preached by Pastor William Moore at the First Jesus Name Church of Benndale on the Sunday night of 8-3-2025. For more information about our church or this message please email us at fjncbenndale@icloud.com. Have a wonderful and blessed day.

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Bible Study: Exodus 3:13-20 What is the importance of the name of God? The answer is surprising. Matthew 11:28-30 Was this a funny sang? Break 1 Letters: Can the devil tempt us through our dreams? How do you reconcile the new and the old Mass? If you donate your body to science can you still have a funeral Mass? Father answers these and other questions, send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com Break 2 Word of the Day Burden Phones: Aaron - What is the reason behind we don’t do the Latin Mass anymore? Very respectfully and genuinely asking. Once I heard it was for uniformity, and keeping the same language, but it seems know with Mass being said in different languages, there is no uniformity. I am confused and would like some clarity. Glen Marie - Conference in New Jersey on Exorcism, does the blessing they gave us also apply to the articles online? Jarod - Council of Jerusalem, abstain from unlawful marriage, and abstain from blood. Do Christians still need to abstain blood and blood sausages?

Read Online“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Matthew 11:29–30For those first followers of Jesus, a “yoke” was a familiar term. Many would have worked with oxen and other animals on a regular basis to plow their fields. To do so, they would place a wooden yoke over the oxen, which was a form of harness that was also attached to the plow, making it easier for the oxen to till the soil. To be strapped with a yoke was an indication of servitude, since that was the role of the oxen.In commenting upon this passage, Saint Augustine (in Sermon 126) analogized the yoke of Christ with the wings of a bird. A bird's wings are large in comparison to its body. As a result, if someone were to conclude that removing the wings from a bird would make its life easier by ridding it of that excess weight, such an action would have the effect of keeping it bound to the earth. But give its wings back and that “yoke” will enable it to soar through the skies.So it is with the yoke of our Lord. If we accept the invitation to be a servant of God and we take upon ourselves the yoke of Christ for the fulfillment of our mission of service, we will discover that the act of serving lightens us, refreshes us, invigorates us and energizes us. Service of God is what we are made for, just as a bird is made to have wings. And like the bird, if we remove the yoke of service of God from our lives, then we are weighed down and cannot accomplish the good we are meant to do.We are also told in this passage that we are not to carry our yoke; rather, we are meant to carry Christ's yoke. “Take my yoke upon you…,” Jesus said. Carrying Jesus' yoke means we are called to live our lives with Him and in Him. He came to serve and to give His life for others. It is our duty to do the same by allowing Him to do so within us. It is Christ and His servitude that must be the motivation and foundation of our lives. Reflect, today, upon your call to be a servant in Christ. How is God calling you to serve? Whom is God calling you to serve? And as you answer that question, how do you see your act of service? Does service seem burdensome to you? Or do you understand that it is what you are made for? If you do see humble service as a burden, then perhaps that is because you have not actually tried to serve with and in Christ Himself. Try to ponder Jesus placing His yoke upon your shoulders. Say “Yes” to that act and to the mission of humble service you are called to fulfill. Doing so wholeheartedly will not only refresh you, it will also give meaning and purpose to your life. My gentle Lord, You came to us to serve and to give Your life out of love. Give me the grace I need to accept Your act of service to me and to also imitate and participate in the service to which I am called. May I take Your yoke upon me, dear Lord, so that I can fulfill the mission that You have entrusted to me. Jesus, I trust in You.Shoulder My Yoke by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

When we choose to trust God, the weight of our problems shifts onto His shoulders.

Greg reflects on the destruction from the Malibu fire, then he answers questions about the sense in which Jesus' yoke is easy and his burden light, how to respond to someone who uses Romans 7 to defend his homosexuality, and how to let God lead when making big decisions.   Topics: Commentary: Greg reflects on the destruction from the Malibu fires. (00:00) In what sense is Jesus' yoke easy and his burden light? (11:00) What do you think of someone who uses Romans 7 to defend living a homosexual lifestyle? (31:00) How do I let God lead my life when making big decisions? (45:00) Mentioned on the Show:  When God Speaks by Greg Koukl The Ambassador's Guide to the Voice of God by Greg Koukl Related Links: Be Willing to Submit to Our Good God on the Issue of Homosexuality by Amy Hall Does God Whisper? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 by Greg Koukl #STRask: How Should I Pray About Big Decisions If I Can't Expect a Confirmation from God?