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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 36:31

In this final episode in our REST series, Stephanie invites us to examine the importance of not settling for anything less than the best when it comes to our relationship with God. Our hearts are designed to find true delight and worship in Him alone. Stephanie reflects on Jesus' analogy of a snake and a stone, highlighting the dangers of settling for lesser things and the significance of choosing to love, worship, and find delight solely in God. Our restless souls are often a sign that God is inviting us into deeper intimacy and delight with Him. Throughout the episode, Stephanie passionately explores the idea of true rest and how it goes hand in hand with finding delight in the glory of God. She shares practical insights on how our hearts can align with God's purpose for us, bringing peace and contentment even in the midst of life's challenges. She discusses the dangers of our culture's focus on self and how it hinders our ability to cling to God. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating intimacy with Him, surrendering ourselves entirely and experiencing the powerful love that He lavishes upon us. If you are longing for a deeper connection with God and others, beyond the routines of organized Christianity, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we journey together towards a restful soul that finds true delight in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Remember, you can tune in to the Gospel Spice podcast on your favorite podcast platforms. Be sure to share this episode with friends, family, or anyone who may need a spiritual pick-me-up. Stay connected with us on social media (@gospelspicelife) to receive updates, encouragements, and additional resources. We are grateful to have you as part of our Gospel Spice community. Our prayer is that you may you find rest and delight in God's loving presence this week! Amen. GOOD TO KNOW! This is the sixth of 6 episodes on rest. Stephanie initially taught keynotes at several distinct events and, surprisingly, the event organizers asked her to speak on the topic of rest. They didn't know they were all asking for the same theme. Stephanie crafted unique talks for each event, and wondered how this serendipitous convergence on the theme of rest might apply to you, our beloved Podcast audience. So, here are the keynotes she gave on the topic of dwelling in the presence of God, and delighting in His glory, as the essence, goal and means of rest. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/ THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO PARTNER WITH GOSPEL SPICE TODAY! First, PAY Gospel Spice Forward: Give a tax-deductible gift so others can experience our ministry for free, just like you! You can pay it forward with any debit, credit card, or via PayPal. See below for more details about your impact. Also, PLAY Gospel Spice Forward: SHARE the podcast and the studies with your friends and family. FOLLOW, RATE & REVIEW on your favorite podcast app (leave a comment + a star rating on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, IHeart, Google Podcast, etc…). It REALLY is the best way to help others find this content-rich podcast. And, last but not least, PRAY Gospel Spice Forward: We pray for you weekly. We covet your prayers for our ministry, the thousands we reach, and our team! Contact us to let us know you are praying for us! NEW! Another way to partner with us is to purchase our workbooks and online Bible studies. We keep them at the lowest possible cost, but they require a lot of work from us! For example, - a complete Bible Study requires an average of 500 man-hours. - a workbook for a series requires almost 100 man-hours. MORE ABOUT PARTNERING WITH US FINANCIALLY: Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Our goal is to provide in-depth, high-quality, free Bible resources for all. They are free, but expensive to create! We need your financial support to keep producing and distributing them. Please pay Gospel Spice forward today! For example, a podcast episode takes close to 10 hours of work (and we release 2 each week). They come to you completely free, but we would truly love your support. We want the money to go to those who really need it. Once our operating costs are paid, 100% of your donation is redistributed to our partners who fight human trafficking. Each year, we aim to give as much as we can. For example, Stephanie works more than full time for Gospel Spice, entirely for free. All board members and volunteers are donating time. We limit our operational expenses to the bare minimum. Your pay-it-forward donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. Thank you! Experience the peace and presence of Jesus like never before, by walking in His footsteps on this virtual, highly personable tour of first-century Israel! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. DATES | October 5 to November 16, 2023 (registration closes on October 10, so register now!) LOCATION | Online! Life is busy, and full of worry, anxiety, and stress. What if what we needed was a solid reminder of Jesus' very real presence in our lives? What if walking in His footsteps for a few weeks might prove the cure to our endless challenges, so that we may view our life as He does? It's said that a visit to Israel will forever change your experience of Scripture. That statement is right. But more than that, it will forever change your experience of Jesus. Here at Gospel Spice, our goal is to know Jesus more. It means deepening our theology, for sure, but what about discovering the little things Jesus enjoyed? Think of your best friends, or deeply loved ones. You know their favorite color, food, and scent. Not because it's life-changing, but because it is about intimacy, and knowing one another well. So, how about discovering one of Jesus' favorite childhood smells, or the Galilee skyline He woke up to every morning? It may not alter your theology, but it will help you know Him more. Do you need a full measure of His peace and comfort? Do you need to be reminded of His love for you? Do you need His guidance to navigate your life right now? Stephanie just returned from the Holy Land and invites you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus on this virtual tour of first-century Israel from the comfort of your own home. We will be journeying through Scripture together to meet Jesus where He walked, taught, and fellowshipped with His friends in Galilee. We will encounter Him on the Passion walk, from the Upper Room to Golgotha. We will meet Him in the Garden Tomb. So, pack your virtual sandals, along with a very real Bible and pen, to journey through Scripture in the footsteps of Jesus! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. This month we are celebrating the anniversary of Gospel Spice! We launched our first episode in 2019, when we faithfully and haltingly followed God's pretty clear directions! Would you please take a moment to celebrate with us? There are 4 very simple ways to do that, and it would truly mean the world to us. 1- If you've enjoyed this episode, you will love receiving our newsletter. It contains value-packed free gifts and rich content each month. It's at gospelspice.com/signup. There is always something new and exciting happening around here, and I don't want you to miss out! Sign up at Gospelspice.com/signup 2- Did you know Gospel Spice has a YouTube Channel? There's exclusive content there too. So, join Gospel Spice on YouTube! It's at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3- Also please give us a star rating and a comment on your podcast listening app. Your reviews actually really do make a difference to help others discover and experience Gospel Spice. You would be surprised how helpful these are! So please leave a star rating and a review of a sentence or two. Thank you! 4- As always, we are praying for you! You can confidentially email us your prayer requests and praise items at the email address contact@gospelspice.com. It is our privilege to pray for you! So, would you please invest 3 to 5 minutes of your time, maybe even right now, to do 1 or more of the following suggestions: 1- signup on our website for our newsletter to receive gifts you're going to love - at Gospelspice.com/signup 2- find us on YouTube, and see what content we've put together to help you grow closer to Jesus - at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3- rate Gospel Spice on your listening app – it's one of the easiest ways to share the gospel! 4- and finally, tell us how we can pray for you! Summer is coming to an end, and busyness returns as the fall season settles upon us. We live in a fast-paced world where rest is elusive, and even frowned upon—especially once summer is over. What if, instead, intentional rest in Christ was the secret to launch a lifetime of delight in God, regardless of seasons? As summer makes way for the busyness of the fall season, Gospel Spice invites you to embrace a lifestyle of rest by experiencing the presence of God amidst your busy life. Do you enjoy Gospel Spice? Then let's deepen our relationship! There are 4 very simple ways to do that, and it would truly mean the world to us. 1- If you've enjoyed this episode, you will love receiving our newsletter. It contains value-packed free gifts and rich content each month. It's at gospelspice.com/signup. There is always something new and exciting happening around here, and I don't want you to miss out! Sign up at Gospelspice.com/signup 2- Did you know Gospel Spice has a YouTube Channel? There's exclusive content there too. So, join Gospel Spice on YouTube! It's at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3- Also please give us a star rating and a comment on your podcast listening app. Your reviews actually really do make a difference to help others discover and experience Gospel Spice. You would be surprised how helpful these are! So please leave a star rating and a review of a sentence or two. Thank you! 4- As always, we are praying for you! You can confidentially email us your prayer requests and praise items at the email address contact@gospelspice.com. It is our privilege to pray for you! So, would you please invest 3 to 5 minutes of your time, maybe even right now, to do one (or more!) of the following suggestions: 1- signup on our website for our newsletter to receive gifts you're going to love - at Gospelspice.com/signup 2- find us on YouTube, and see what content we've put together to help you grow closer to Jesus - at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3- rate Gospel Spice on your listening app – it's one of the easiest ways to share the gospel! 4- and finally, tell us how we can pray for you! We are in our Gospel Spice REST series! We invite you to enhance your experience through the REST workbook, which contains listening guides to take notes during each episode, as well as optional bonus questions to reflect on your own or with a friend/group in order to truly enjoy the fullness of REST in Christ. Go to gospelspice.com/rest for all the details. YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on Other, PayPal and Other!

God's tender fatherliness | a conversation about grace and goodness

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 47:57

Bonjour! Stephanie here. Welcome to today's conversation! It's an unusual one – I thought we'd start this new format every few weeks, where we are inviting you to join us for an informal chat about what is going on in our lives, and here at Gospel Spice. So today I am joined by Ros – some of you may remember that she has been on the show before! She will tell us a bit about her, and then our goal is to settle in, the way good friends do, with a cup of tea and maybe a bite to eat, to chat about what has been happening in our lives. We'll also talk about things we are celebrating, and what is going on here behind the scenes at Gospel Spice. One thing we do want to remind you of, is that we really do want to lavish you with free gifts throughout the year, and that means that you need to sign up for our newsletter! It's free, and that's how you get the best of Gospel Spice each month in your inbox. Our goal is to include a free, valuable gift each month for you. And I really don't want you to miss out, so go to https://www.gospelspice.com/signup to sign up today! Ros and I celebrate that this week is the 4th anniversary of Gospel Spice – it started very humbly in the fall of 2019 and has belonged to God from the first. So, we go down memory lane a little, and invite you to do the same! How has God met you the last 4 years? We chat about two exciting upcoming studies – the first is an online Bible Study, “In the Footsteps of Jesus.” It is not too late to join! Check out https://www.gospelspice.com/footsteps for the details. Our new podcast series starts next week with “Jesus, Rabbi and Lord” where we tackle the first century Jewish culture to provide precious context to our reading of Scripture. This has got to be one of my favorite topics ever, so I look forward to meeting our precious Lord there. He will not “show up” – He is already there in fullness of Presence because He is everywhere! The question is, will WE show up? So, join us for this unusual episode – make sure to put the kettle on, or to brew yourself a cup of your favorite dark roast. It's pumpkin spice season, and I cannot say I am sorry for it! Pumpkin spice is one of the greatest achievements of the American culture- and that is saying a lot. Can't wait to share that time with you today! And as always, please let us know how we can be praying for you. We take this very, very seriously as a high calling and a privilege. So, email us at contact@gospelspice.com or DM us on social media (we hang out on Insta and Facebook a lot). Praying the Name of the Father over you – His holiness, His kingdom, and His will. In the mighty power of our unmatched Lord! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit alongside Jesus and his initial audience? To experience the fresh spiritual flavors that the Messianic Jewish culture weaves into the four gospels? Well, that's exactly what we here aim to do through this original series, JESUS RABBI AND LORD. Stephanie invites you to dig deep into Scripture, unearthing raw diamonds that may need a little cleaning up, but will ultimately shine brightly. So get ready to embark on this enlightening and transformative journey with Gospel Spice. Prepare to encounter Jesus in a way that resonates with our modern world and discover the richness of the gospel through the lens of Jewish culture. Let's dig deep, uncover the hidden spices, and experience the beauty of the Scriptures together. Welcome to Gospel Spice! Grab your headphones, hit play, and let Gospel Spice be the catalyst for encountering Jesus in a way you've never experienced before! We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/ This month we are celebrating the anniversary of Gospel Spice! We launched our first episode in 2019, when we faithfully and haltingly followed God's pretty clear directions! Would you please take a moment to celebrate with us? There are 4 very simple ways to do that, and it would truly mean the world to us. 1- If you've enjoyed this episode, you will love receiving our newsletter. It contains value-packed free gifts and rich content each month. It's at gospelspice.com/signup. There is always something new and exciting happening around here, and I don't want you to miss out! Sign up at Gospelspice.com/signup 2- Did you know Gospel Spice has a YouTube Channel? There's exclusive content there too. So, join Gospel Spice on YouTube! It's at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3- Also please give us a star rating and a comment on your podcast listening app. Your reviews actually really do make a difference to help others discover and experience Gospel Spice. You would be surprised how helpful these are! So please leave a star rating and a review of a sentence or two. Thank you! 4- As always, we are praying for you! You can confidentially email us your prayer requests and praise items at the email address contact@gospelspice.com. It is our privilege to pray for you! So, would you please invest 3 to 5 minutes of your time, maybe even right now, to do 1 or more of the following suggestions: 1- signup on our website for our newsletter to receive gifts you're going to love - at Gospelspice.com/signup 2- find us on YouTube, and see what content we've put together to help you grow closer to Jesus - at https://www.youtube.com/gospelspice 3- rate Gospel Spice on your listening app – it's one of the easiest ways to share the gospel! 4- and finally, tell us how we can pray for you! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on Other, PayPal and Other!

Living life with Jesus as your closest, most present friend | with Jared C. Wilson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 54:12

Stephanie welcomes pastor and author Jared C. Wilson for an intriguing conversation about what a true, authentic friendship with Jesus feels and tastes like. They talk about how it will transform your life, and your very identity. It is about knowing Christ, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship in His sufferings – as Paul tells us in Philippians 3:10, which is Stephanie's favorite verse and lifelong quest! So, you are invited to join this conversation to embrace friendship with Christ in ways that will take you deeper than any other relationship on earth. Stephanie and Jared talk about what friendship is – what is has been historically, and what our modern technologies have turned it into. They discuss the importance of a lifelong quest for humility as the key to ever-deepening intimacy with Christ. They talk about the danger and reality of staleness with Him and how to remedy. They talk about that “holy heartburn” the disciples on the way to Emmaus experienced when Christ gave them the greatest, most comprehensive Bible study ever – and how we can join in on the experience. Jared touches on the importance of suffering in the midst of life as a touchpoint towards Christ – much as we would rather avoid it. Stephanie reads all the books whose authors she welcomes here at Gospel Spice (yes, that is a LOT of reading). But once in a while, a book draws her in so deeply, and resonates with her own longing so closely, that she finds herself lingering within its pages and relishing its flavors. So it was with Jared's book, “Friendship with the Friend of sinners.” So, listen in, and then consider grabbing your own copy – for yourself and for a friend! Stephanie suspects you will be glad you did. MORE ABOUT JARED C. WILSON Jared C. Wilson is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Author in Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a pastor and Director of The Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. An award-winning author of over 20 books, Jared also hosts the For The Church Podcast and co-hosts The Art of Pastoring Podcast, which is published by Christianity Today. Jared is not a catalytic "agent of change" or a visionary anything. He is a failed church planter and once made a mess of his marriage. He likes food too much and worries way too much about what people think, and he's definitely not all that he's cracked up to be. After nearly 30 years of ministry, he's mainly learned that he's kind of a nincompoop. But he knows Jesus loves him. Find more at https://www.jaredcwilson.com/ MORE ABOUT “FRIENDSHIP WITH THE FRIEND OF SINNERS” Are you longing for true connection? The Bible calls Jesus the friend of sinners, but it's hard to imagine what friendship with Jesus really looks like. How are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? How do we see Jesus as the real person he is? And how do we experience true friendship with him when we struggle to maintain true friendship on earth? Join author Jared C. Wilson as he explores what it means to be a friend of Jesus. Through candid personal stories and insights into the Gospels, Wilson uncovers easily overlooked details of the close relationship Jesus had with his followers. He reveals the ways we often hold Jesus at arm's length and shows how to draw close to him through radical honesty, consistent communication, and unconditional love. DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking. (*ListenNotes ranking, 2023) YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on PayPal!

Experiencing true rest: adoption, identity, and the overflowing stream of the Spirit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 35:33

Have you ever wondered about God's love for you? Before time even began, Jesus chose to adopt us into His family. It is a comforting truth to rest in, knowing that before we even existed, He looked forward to delighting in us. Moreover, this profound love extends beyond our actions and abilities – there is nothing we can do to deserve His approval. The builders of Notre Dame Cathedral recognized the significance of Scripture, incorporating its symbolism into their architectural marvel. Discover how access to Scripture reveals God's identity, His actions, and our own identity and purpose. Jesus, the Son of God, humbled Himself to become a servant and died on a cross. By recognizing God as the center of the universe, we find rest and shift the focus away from ourselves. Christ's ascension to heaven opened the door for all of us in Him to be filled with the living water of the Spirit. This abundant and infinite supply of water is available to each and every one of us who has placed our faith and trust in Him alone. Once we receive the Holy Spirit, rest is modeled after Christ with childlike faith and a lifetime of faithfulness. Imagine the stunning sculptures adorning the hidden side of the stones that held up the ceilings of Notre Dame. Carved as an offering of worship to God, those sculptures remained unseen by human eyes but were known to God alone. Let us consider how we can present our lives as works of art in worship to God. Adoption plays a significant role in understanding our identity in Christ. With three witnesses – the angelic realm, the world of humans, and our own hearts – we are marvelously adopted into God's family. In this new kingdom where Jesus reigns, we gain a new authority and embrace a new inheritance as sons and daughters of God. Drawing from Paul's teachings in Romans, we explore the profound concept of adoption in contrast to Roman cultural practices. We invite you to ponder the transformative power of God's rest and satisfaction, as exemplified in the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Stephanie gently but firmly challenges us not to overlook the deep spiritual truths we may have heard many times before. Let us guard against spiritual restlessness and find true rest in the richness of God's Word. We hope you find this episode inspiring and thought-provoking. As always, if you're hungry for more spiritual nourishment, consider inviting Stephanie and the Gospel Spice team to speak at your church or women's ministry event. They bring a feast of practical, biblical truth, and genuine love and concern. Our prayer is that this episode serve as a reminder of God's unwavering love for you, and invite you to explore the depths of rest that can only be found in Him. Amen! GOOD TO KNOW! This is the fourth of 6 episodes on rest. Stephanie initially taught keynotes at several distinct events and, surprisingly, the event organizers asked her to speak on the topic of rest. They didn't know they were all asking for the same theme. Stephanie crafted unique talks for each event, and wondered how this serendipitous convergence on the theme of rest might apply to you, our beloved Podcast audience. So, here are the keynotes she gave on the topic of dwelling in the presence of God, and delighting in His glory, as the essence, goal and means of rest. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/ Experience the peace and presence of Jesus like never before, by walking in His footsteps on this virtual, highly personable tour of first-century Israel! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. DATES | October 5 to November 16, 2023 LOCATION | Online! Life is busy, and full of worry, anxiety, and stress. What if what we needed was a solid reminder of Jesus' very real presence in our lives? What if walking in His footsteps for a few weeks might prove the cure to our endless challenges, so that we may view our life as He does? It's said that a visit to Israel will forever change your experience of Scripture. That statement is right. But more than that, it will forever change your experience of Jesus. Here at Gospel Spice, our goal is to know Jesus more. It means deepening our theology, for sure, but what about discovering the little things Jesus enjoyed? Think of your best friends, or deeply loved ones. You know their favorite color, food, and scent. Not because it's life-changing, but because it is about intimacy, and knowing one another well. So, how about discovering one of Jesus' favorite childhood smells, or the Galilee skyline He woke up to every morning? It may not alter your theology, but it will help you know Him more. Do you need a full measure of His peace and comfort? Do you need to be reminded of His love for you? Do you need His guidance to navigate your life right now? Stephanie just returned from the Holy Land and invites you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus on this virtual tour of first-century Israel from the comfort of your own home. We will be journeying through Scripture together to meet Jesus where He walked, taught, and fellowshipped with His friends in Galilee. We will encounter Him on the Passion walk, from the Upper Room to Golgotha. We will meet Him in the Garden Tomb. So, pack your virtual sandals, along with a very real Bible and pen, to journey through Scripture in the footsteps of Jesus! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. This month we are celebrating the anniversary of Gospel Spice! We launched our first episode in 2019, we we faithfully and haltingly followed God's pretty clear directions! Would you please take a moment to celebrate with us? There is a very simple way to do that, and it would truly mean the world to us. Would you please invest 3 to 5 minutes of your time, maybe even right now!, to leave a COMMENT on a very instrumental ranking website for podcasts? It would truly be so helpful, and such a lovely birthday gift for us! 3 simple steps to do it: 1- go to listennotes.com and create a user profile, using the top right corner LOGIN. There are 4 easy ways to do that: you can use either your facebook, twitter or google account, or otherwise provide a valid email. It will then send you a verification email so it needs to be a valid email. That is the most time consuming part! You are almost there already. 2- Once you have created your profile, then please find Gospel Spice (using the search bar at the top - or click here directly); 3- Please LEAVE A COMMENT in the COMMENTS section. It will truly be instrumental in making Gospel Spice more discoverable among the more than 2.5 million podcasts out there. If this seems too complicated... please try clicking HERE (which should take you straight to the COMMENTS section for the Gospel Spice Podcast) and create your user profile from there. Once you are done, feel free to UNSUBSCRIBE from the website Listennotes, and you will never hear from them again, while having given us a free birthday present! MERCI! Summer is coming to an end, and busyness returns as the fall season settles upon us. We live in a fast-paced world where rest is elusive, and even frowned upon—especially once summer is over. What if, instead, intentional rest in Christ was the secret to launch a lifetime of delight in God, regardless of seasons? As summer makes way for the busyness of the fall season, Gospel Spice invites you to embrace a lifestyle of rest by experiencing the presence of God amidst your busy life. YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on PayPal!

I have good news today: God will not give up on you | with Max Lucado

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 43:48

Bonjour! Stephanie here. You know how sometimes we love to have Christmas in July? Or, in this case, maybe in September? Today was such a special day for me. I just had the most delightful conversation with Max Lucado about the power of honesty and the grace of God. Here is what Max has to tell you: “Could you use a fresh reminder of God's grace? Do you need to be told, maybe for the first time, God never gives up on you? If so, join Stephanie and me for a delightful conversation about God's grace, about the beautiful city of Paris, about life in a world where forgiveness is abundant. Join us, please, on Gospel Spice.” And, yes, we also did talk about Paris, about good food and all sorts of other fun things. And I'm honestly still processing the richness of our conversation. I cannot wait to share it with you. We're going to talk about the dangers of manipulation, and the hope that honesty brings into our lives. You're going to find yourself probably agreeing with us on the unmatched, though often misunderstood power of grace in Christ. We're laughing and we're almost crying together from sheer gratitude over God's goodness for us. And I'm sure you can relate. Have you ever wondered if you've had one too many stumbles for God to use someone like you? Or, have you asked if you could benefit from an encounter with God's unending, unbending, unswerving love and freedom? That is what Max talked about with me today—through the lens of Jacob's life. And if your answer is yes, like Jacob, then Max invites you to see how God's grace transformed Jacob's life. Now, I really wish I couldn't relate to Jacob as much as I do because he's not the perfect hero by any means. If anything, he's quite the anti-hero. He's a manipulative cheat, and he doesn't understand grace until God literally smacks him with it, disabling his hip in the process. And so Max Lucado and I talked about that – and we invite you to join the conversation right now! MORE ABOUT “GOD NEVER GIVES UP ON YOU.” Ever wonder if you've had one too many stumbles for God to use someone like you? Could you benefit from an encounter with God's unending, unbending, unswerving love and devotion? If your answer is yes, it's time for you to see how God's grace transformed Jacob's life. And if you feel undeserving of God's grace, this book will serve as a refresher course on God's perfect plan to use imperfect people to do great things. God Never Gives Up on You is for the strugglers among us and the fumbler within us. For those of us who are part saint, part scoundrel; we mean well, but we don't always do well. We have breakthroughs and breakdowns, often in the same hour. We need no reminder of our failures, but we could always use a refresher course on God's perfect plan to use imperfect people to do great things. But where can we find examples of God's steadfast grace? No one is more suited to help assure you of God's grace than Jacob. He was less a prodigy and more a prodigal. Strong on savvy. Weak on conscience. Jacob took advantage of his famished brother and pulled the wool over the eyes of his dying father, yet God never turned his back on Jacob. And he won't turn his back on you. If you are ready to start counting on God's grace and believe he never gives up on you, this book is for you. Jacob's story invites us to believe in a God who sticks beside the unworthy and underachievers and leads us safely home. If God can use Jacob to further his kingdom, he can use us too. Buy the book HERE. MORE ABOUT MAX LUCADO Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don't read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him. As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. All of his trade books began as sermon series at Oak Hills Church, and his sermons all begin with Max asking himself this question: “What can I say on Sunday that will still matter on Monday?” He's been dubbed “America's Pastor” by Christianity Today, and “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader's Digest. Max's books have sold more than 145 million copies in over 50 languages worldwide. He published On the Anvil, his first trade book, in 1985. His 44th trade book, Help Is Here, was released in 2022. Max's books regularly appear on bestseller lists, including The New York Times. His writing has also been featured in Bible studies, Bible commentaries, songs, greeting cards, and even plush toys. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry. Max's love for everyday people began during his childhood in the small town of Andrews, Texas. His father was an oilfield mechanic, his mother was a nurse, and Max spent a lot of his time either running from or running after his brother, Dee. Max grew rebellious in his teenage years, and after one specific drunken night, he began to wonder if there was more to life than parties and chasing girls. He now believes that if Jesus hadn't found him and changed his heart, alcoholism would have been in his future. After high school, Max attended Abilene Christian University and left with two degrees and a heart for following Jesus and helping others learn about him, too. He moved to Miami, Florida, and took a position as an associate pastor at a small church. This is where Max started writing about Jesus for the first time in the church's monthly newsletter, and it's where he developed his passion for people and ministry. Florida was also where Max met his wife, Denalyn. Together, they lived first in Miami and then spent several years in Rio de Janeiro, helping plant churches. The newsletters Max wrote to family and friends while in Rio, along with the newsletters he wrote at his church in Miami, eventually formed the manuscript of his first book, On the Anvil. Max and Denalyn now live in San Antonio, Texas. They have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and two grandchildren. Find more at https://maxlucado.com/ DISCOVER THE GOSPEL SPICE MINISTRIES The Gospel Spice Podcast is part of a larger range of tools given to you by Gospel Spice Ministries. In a nutshell, we exist to inspire Christ-followers to delight in God. In more details: we provide resources to empower Christian leaders across generational, social, ethnic and geographical boundaries towards more intimacy with Jesus Christ and discipleship effectiveness through a Biblical Christocentric foundation. The Gospel-Spice Ministries provide a safe environment for spiritual and community growth empowering people to know Christ more intimately, serve one another more powerfully, and reach the world for Jesus. PLAY IT FORWARD by SHARING the link with friends and family. PRAY IT FORWARD by praying for us and those you share it with! PAY IT FORWARD!! Would you consider supporting this show today to help others enjoy it for free? It comes to you completely free, but is labor-intensive to produce, and we want to keep putting it in the ears of people! Gospel Spice Ministries is a non-profit organization registered under the tax-exempt 501c3 status. Your donations are tax-deductible under IRS Section 170. We want to be the best possible stewards of your financial support. All donations above our minimal operating costs go to Christian organizations fighting human trafficking. (*ListenNotes ranking, 2023) YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on PayPal!

Nurture a high view of Jesus Christ in your life | with Phillip Cary | Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 34:24

How well can you articulate your Christian belief system? How can you spot false theology? Who are trusted resources to interpret Scripture? The Nicene Creed is a fundamental element to understand and experience our faith and live out a high Christology. So, today Stephanie welcomes university professor and author Phillip Cary to discuss the significance of the Nicene Creed in Christian tradition. Phillip recently released a new book, The Nicene Creed: An introduction, which is one of Stephanie's favorite reads this year- and this is saying a lot! In the second half of the conversation today, Phillip and Stephanie touch on the Nicene Creed's widespread usage among different denominations, how it serves as a boundary and center for the faith, how it was written to combat heresy about who Jesus is, and how it has served as a unifying factor for different Christian traditions. this episode is part 2 of the conversation. Make sure you listened to part one, episode 235: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/243538/link/ They dive into what a creed is, with the Nicene Creed being the most widely used and recited by about a billion Christians every Sunday during liturgies. They explore the Creed's significance, how it establishes boundaries and centers our faith, and how it powerfully anchors our belief in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The conversation also delves into the infinite depth of the Christian faith, as well as more topics such as the significance of Mary's role in the birth of Jesus, the role of Pontius Pilate, who are both mentioned in the Creed, and the topic of who teaches the truth about Jesus Christ and how the Creed is the litmus test of sound Christian doctrine. This episode will anchor your faith in a proper high Christology in simple terms and offers important insights into the significance of the Nicene Creed for Christians of all traditions. If you're interested in the history and importance of Christian creeds, this episode is definitely worth a listen! MORE ABOUT THE BOOK, THE NICENE CREED: AN INTRODUCTION Understand and celebrate what we believe! For centuries, the Nicene Creed has been central to the church's confession. The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary explores the Creed's riches with simplicity and clarity. Cary explains the history of the Creed and walks through its meaning line by line. Far from being abstract or irrelevant, the words of the Creed carefully express what God has done in Christ and through the Spirit. The Nicene Creed gives us the gospel. It gives biblical Christians the words for what we already believe. And when we profess the Creed, we join the global church throughout history in declaring the name and work of the one God—Father, Son, and Spirit. Gain a fresh appreciation for the ancient confession with Phillip Cary's help. Buy the book (Stephanie could not recommend it strongly enough!) here: https://lexhampress.com/product/224267/the-nicene-creed-an-introduction MEET PHILLIP CARY Phillip Cary is a prolific writer of courses and books, professor of philosophy at Eastern University near Philadelphia. He is also the editor of Pro Ecclesia, a theology journal for Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches. Phillip has a doctorate in philosophy from Yale University, where he studied St. Augustine, one of the great church fathers. His favorite theologian is Martin Luther, and he writes about Luther's ideas. Phillip loves The Nicene Creed because it summarizes what Luther means by gospel - the story of who Jesus Christ is and what God has done in Christ for us and our salvation. He has been working on a book about this topic for a long time, so we gladly celebrate The Nicene Creed: An Introduction today. NEW | GO DEEPER WITH THESE QUESTIONS, ALONE OR WITH A FRIEND! 1. How important is the Nicene Creed to your faith and why? 2. What is your experience with different types of Christian churches and how has it influenced your faith? 3. How do you think the Nicene Creed serves as a unifying factor among different Christian traditions? 4. Do you believe the Church is currently experiencing confusion and division, and if so, why? 5. How do you think studying the Nicene Creed can broaden one's understanding of the faith? 6. What is your interpretation of Mary's role in the birth of Jesus and the significance of her words "Be it unto me according to Your Word"? 8. What does the concept of translation mean to you in the context of Christianity? 9. How do you understand the meaning of the term "Catholic" in the Nicene Creed? 10. Why do you think the Nicene Creed was necessary for maintaining the faith in Christ and avoiding theological error? IN A NUTSHELL | WHAT IS THIS EPISODE COVERING? 1. What is the Nicene Creed? - The Nicene Creed is a confession of faith that comes from the Latin word credo, meaning "I believe." It is a widely used creed in the Christian tradition and is recited by about a billion Christians every Sunday during liturgies. 2. How has attending different types of churches influenced Stephanie's approach to Scripture? - Attending different types of churches has broadened Stephanie's understanding of Scripture, as she has been exposed to different interpretations and perspectives. 3. What is the significance of the Nicene Creed for different Christian denominations? - The Nicene Creed serves as a common source of unity for different Christian denominations, as it represents the DNA of those churches. 4. How does the Nicene Creed serve as a boundary and center for the faith? - The Nicene Creed sets beliefs such as the full deity of Jesus and serves as a boundary and center for the faith by ensuring that those who recite it have a shared understanding of core beliefs. 5. What is the book discussed in this episode and what is its content? - The book discussed in this episode is about the Christian faith and its creed. It explores the Nicene Creed and its significance in the Christian tradition. 6. What are the key beliefs outlined in the Nicene Creed? - The Nicene Creed outlines the belief in one God, the Father, and in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God who was crucified for our salvation and rose again on the third day. It also includes the belief in the Holy Spirit, one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the dead. 7. What does "Catholic" mean in the context of the Nicene Creed? - In the context of the Nicene Creed, "Catholic" means universal, not just Roman Catholic. 8. What is the essence of High Christology? - The essence of High Christology is the focus on who Jesus is. 9. What is the history behind the Nicene Creed and why was it written? - The Nicene Creed was written to combat heresy about who Jesus is, specifically the belief held by Arius that the Son was created by God the Father and therefore not equal to him. 10. How does the Nicene Creed celebrate God's giving of Himself to us through Christ? - The double focus on the double nature of Jesus in the Nicene Creed allows us to understand how God gives Himself to us in the flesh of Christ for our salvation, making the confession of the Creed a celebration of this understanding. Experience the peace and presence of Jesus like never before, by walking in His footsteps on this virtual, highly personable tour of first-century Israel! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. DATES | October 5 to November 16, 2023 LOCATION | Online! Life is busy, and full of worry, anxiety, and stress. What if what we needed was a solid reminder of Jesus' very real presence in our lives? What if walking in His footsteps for a few weeks might prove the cure to our endless challenges, so that we may view our life as He does? It's said that a visit to Israel will forever change your experience of Scripture. That statement is right. But more than that, it will forever change your experience of Jesus. Here at Gospel Spice, our goal is to know Jesus more. It means deepening our theology, for sure, but what about discovering the little things Jesus enjoyed? Think of your best friends, or deeply loved ones. You know their favorite color, food, and scent. Not because it's life-changing, but because it is about intimacy, and knowing one another well. So, how about discovering one of Jesus' favorite childhood smells, or the Galilee skyline He woke up to every morning? It may not alter your theology, but it will help you know Him more. Do you need a full measure of His peace and comfort? Do you need to be reminded of His love for you? Do you need His guidance to navigate your life right now? Stephanie just returned from the Holy Land and invites you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus on this virtual tour of first-century Israel from the comfort of your own home. We will be journeying through Scripture together to meet Jesus where He walked, taught, and fellowshipped with His friends in Galilee. We will encounter Him on the Passion walk, from the Upper Room to Golgotha. We will meet Him in the Garden Tomb. So, pack your virtual sandals, along with a very real Bible and pen, to journey through Scripture in the footsteps of Jesus! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on PayPal!

Victorious in worship | finding rest and delighting in God amidst life's battlegrounds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 38:18

Following up on our previous episode (make sure to tune in!), Stephanie dives deep into the art and mystery of contentment, as discussed by the Puritans. They recognized that true contentment is an elusive concept, often misunderstood by a world that seeks fulfillment in the accumulation of material possessions and worldly success. Stephanie explores how our discontent and restlessness can arise from striving for more, whether it be popularity, wealth, or approval. Drawing from the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11, she highlights the dangers of self-promotion and seeking to make a name for ourselves. Instead, rest lies in surrendering to God's plan and finding delight in Him. Stephanie unpacks the powerful message of Matthew 11 in relation to finding rest and highlights the need for repentance, rest, quietness, and trust in our journey of salvation and strength. Throughout, she reminds us of the transformative power of delighting in God, especially in times of hardship and affliction. Stephanie leads us on a journey to experience a fresh measure of rest and a deeper revelation of God's goodness. Discover how delighting in God, even in the midst of challenges, can bring true strength and victory. GOOD TO KNOW! This is the second of 6 episodes on rest. Stephanie initially taught keynotes at several distinct events and, surprisingly, the event organizers asked her to speak on the topic of rest. They didn't know they were all asking for the same theme. Stephanie crafted unique talks for each event, and wondered how this serendipitous convergence on the theme of rest might apply to you, our beloved Podcast audience. So, here are the keynotes she gave on the topic of dwelling in the presence of God, and delighting in His glory, as the essence, goal and means of rest. We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Or, of course, you can start at the beginning with episode 1. Season 1: the gospel of Matthew like you've never experienced it https://www.podcastics.com/episode/3280/link/ Season 2: Experience Jesus through the Psalms https://www.podcastics.com/episode/33755/link/ Season 3: the gospel of Luke, faith in action https://www.podcastics.com/episode/40838/link/ Season 4: Proverbs spiced with wisdom https://www.podcastics.com/episode/68112/link/ Season 5: Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Season 6: Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Season 7: Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ Season 8: God's glory, our delight | https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/ Summer is coming to an end, and busyness returns as the fall season settles upon us. We live in a fast-paced world where rest is elusive, and even frowned upon—especially once summer is over. What if, instead, intentional rest in Christ was the secret to launch a lifetime of delight in God, regardless of seasons? As summer makes way for the busyness of the fall season, Gospel Spice invites you to embrace a lifestyle of rest by experiencing the presence of God amidst your busy life. Experience the peace and presence of Jesus like never before, by walking in His footsteps on this virtual, highly personable tour of first-century Israel! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. DATES | October 5 to November 16, 2023 LOCATION | Online! Life is busy, and full of worry, anxiety, and stress. What if what we needed was a solid reminder of Jesus' very real presence in our lives? What if walking in His footsteps for a few weeks might prove the cure to our endless challenges, so that we may view our life as He does? It's said that a visit to Israel will forever change your experience of Scripture. That statement is right. But more than that, it will forever change your experience of Jesus. Here at Gospel Spice, our goal is to know Jesus more. It means deepening our theology, for sure, but what about discovering the little things Jesus enjoyed? Think of your best friends, or deeply loved ones. You know their favorite color, food, and scent. Not because it's life-changing, but because it is about intimacy, and knowing one another well. So, how about discovering one of Jesus' favorite childhood smells, or the Galilee skyline He woke up to every morning? It may not alter your theology, but it will help you know Him more. Do you need a full measure of His peace and comfort? Do you need to be reminded of His love for you? Do you need His guidance to navigate your life right now? Stephanie just returned from the Holy Land and invites you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus on this virtual tour of first-century Israel from the comfort of your own home. We will be journeying through Scripture together to meet Jesus where He walked, taught, and fellowshipped with His friends in Galilee. We will encounter Him on the Passion walk, from the Upper Room to Golgotha. We will meet Him in the Garden Tomb. So, pack your virtual sandals, along with a very real Bible and pen, to journey through Scripture in the footsteps of Jesus! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. We are in our Gospel Spice REST series! We invite you to enhance your experience through the REST workbook, which contains listening guides to take notes during each episode, as well as optional bonus questions to reflect on your own or with a friend/group in order to truly enjoy the fullness of REST in Christ. Go to gospelspice.com/rest for all the details. YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on PayPal!

Know what you believe | Why the Nicene Creed matters | with Phillip Cary

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 33:29

How well can you articulate your Christian belief system? How can you spot false theology? Who are trusted resources to interpret Scripture? The Nicene Creed is a fundamental element to understand and experience our faith and live out a high Christology. So, today Stephanie welcomes university professor and author Phillip Cary to discuss the significance of the Nicene Creed in Christian tradition. Phillip recently released a new book, The Nicene Creed: An introduction, which is one of Stephanie's favorite reads this year- and this is saying a lot! Over the course of two episodes (235 today and 237 in a few days), Phillip and Stephanie touch on the Nicene Creed's widespread usage among different denominations, how it serves as a boundary and center for the faith, how it was written to combat heresy about who Jesus is, and how it has served as a unifying factor for different Christian traditions. They dive into what a creed is, with the Nicene Creed being the most widely used and recited by about a billion Christians every Sunday during liturgies. They explore the Creed's significance, how it establishes boundaries and centers our faith, and how it powerfully anchors our belief in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The conversation also delves into the infinite depth of the Christian faith, as well as more topics such as the significance of Mary's role in the birth of Jesus, the role of Pontius Pilate, who are both mentioned in the Creed, and the topic of who teaches the truth about Jesus Christ and how the Creed is the litmus test of sound Christian doctrine. This episode will anchor your faith in a proper high Christology in simple terms and offers important insights into the significance of the Nicene Creed for Christians of all traditions. If you're interested in the history and importance of Christian creeds, this episode is definitely worth a listen! MORE ABOUT THE BOOK, THE NICENE CREED: AN INTRODUCTION Understand and celebrate what we believe! For centuries, the Nicene Creed has been central to the church's confession. The Nicene Creed: An Introduction by Phillip Cary explores the Creed's riches with simplicity and clarity. Cary explains the history of the Creed and walks through its meaning line by line. Far from being abstract or irrelevant, the words of the Creed carefully express what God has done in Christ and through the Spirit. The Nicene Creed gives us the gospel. It gives biblical Christians the words for what we already believe. And when we profess the Creed, we join the global church throughout history in declaring the name and work of the one God—Father, Son, and Spirit. Gain a fresh appreciation for the ancient confession with Phillip Cary's help. Buy the book (Stephanie could not recommend it strongly enough!) here: https://lexhampress.com/product/224267/the-nicene-creed-an-introduction MEET PHILLIP CARY Phillip Cary is a prolific writer of courses and books, professor of philosophy at Eastern University near Philadelphia. He is also the editor of Pro Ecclesia, a theology journal for Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches. Phillip has a doctorate in philosophy from Yale University, where he studied St. Augustine, one of the great church fathers. His favorite theologian is Martin Luther, and he writes about Luther's ideas. Phillip loves The Nicene Creed because it summarizes what Luther means by gospel - the story of who Jesus Christ is and what God has done in Christ for us and our salvation. He has been working on a book about this topic for a long time, so we gladly celebrate The Nicene Creed: An Introduction today. NEW | GO DEEPER WITH THESE QUESTIONS, ALONE OR WITH A FRIEND! 1. How important is the Nicene Creed to your faith and why? 2. What is your experience with different types of Christian churches and how has it influenced your faith? 3. How do you think the Nicene Creed serves as a unifying factor among different Christian traditions? 4. Do you believe the Church is currently experiencing confusion and division, and if so, why? 5. How do you think studying the Nicene Creed can broaden one's understanding of the faith? 6. What is your interpretation of Mary's role in the birth of Jesus and the significance of her words "Be it unto me according to Your Word"? 8. What does the concept of translation mean to you in the context of Christianity? 9. How do you understand the meaning of the term "Catholic" in the Nicene Creed? 10. Why do you think the Nicene Creed was necessary for maintaining the faith in Christ and avoiding theological error? IN A NUTSHELL | WHAT IS THIS EPISODE COVERING? 1. What is the Nicene Creed? - The Nicene Creed is a confession of faith that comes from the Latin word credo, meaning "I believe." It is a widely used creed in the Christian tradition and is recited by about a billion Christians every Sunday during liturgies. 2. How has attending different types of churches influenced Stephanie's approach to Scripture? - Attending different types of churches has broadened Stephanie's understanding of Scripture, as she has been exposed to different interpretations and perspectives. 3. What is the significance of the Nicene Creed for different Christian denominations? - The Nicene Creed serves as a common source of unity for different Christian denominations, as it represents the DNA of those churches. 4. How does the Nicene Creed serve as a boundary and center for the faith? - The Nicene Creed sets beliefs such as the full deity of Jesus and serves as a boundary and center for the faith by ensuring that those who recite it have a shared understanding of core beliefs. 5. What is the book discussed in this episode and what is its content? - The book discussed in this episode is about the Christian faith and its creed. It explores the Nicene Creed and its significance in the Christian tradition. 6. What are the key beliefs outlined in the Nicene Creed? - The Nicene Creed outlines the belief in one God, the Father, and in Jesus Christ as the only begotten Son of God who was crucified for our salvation and rose again on the third day. It also includes the belief in the Holy Spirit, one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the dead. 7. What does "Catholic" mean in the context of the Nicene Creed? - In the context of the Nicene Creed, "Catholic" means universal, not just Roman Catholic. 8. What is the essence of High Christology? - The essence of High Christology is the focus on who Jesus is. 9. What is the history behind the Nicene Creed and why was it written? - The Nicene Creed was written to combat heresy about who Jesus is, specifically the belief held by Arius that the Son was created by God the Father and therefore not equal to him. 10. How does the Nicene Creed celebrate God's giving of Himself to us through Christ? - The double focus on the double nature of Jesus in the Nicene Creed allows us to understand how God gives Himself to us in the flesh of Christ for our salvation, making the confession of the Creed a celebration of this understanding. Experience the peace and presence of Jesus like never before, by walking in His footsteps on this virtual, highly personable tour of first-century Israel! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. DATES | October 5 to November 16, 2023 LOCATION | Online! Life is busy, and full of worry, anxiety, and stress. What if what we needed was a solid reminder of Jesus' very real presence in our lives? What if walking in His footsteps for a few weeks might prove the cure to our endless challenges, so that we may view our life as He does? It's said that a visit to Israel will forever change your experience of Scripture. That statement is right. But more than that, it will forever change your experience of Jesus. Here at Gospel Spice, our goal is to know Jesus more. It means deepening our theology, for sure, but what about discovering the little things Jesus enjoyed? Think of your best friends, or deeply loved ones. You know their favorite color, food, and scent. Not because it's life-changing, but because it is about intimacy, and knowing one another well. So, how about discovering one of Jesus' favorite childhood smells, or the Galilee skyline He woke up to every morning? It may not alter your theology, but it will help you know Him more. Do you need a full measure of His peace and comfort? Do you need to be reminded of His love for you? Do you need His guidance to navigate your life right now? Stephanie just returned from the Holy Land and invites you to walk in the footsteps of Jesus on this virtual tour of first-century Israel from the comfort of your own home. We will be journeying through Scripture together to meet Jesus where He walked, taught, and fellowshipped with His friends in Galilee. We will encounter Him on the Passion walk, from the Upper Room to Golgotha. We will meet Him in the Garden Tomb. So, pack your virtual sandals, along with a very real Bible and pen, to journey through Scripture in the footsteps of Jesus! Sign up today at gospelspice.com/footsteps for all the details. YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! YOU ARE INVITED to follow in the footsteps of Jesus this fall! Stephanie invites you to join her for this virtual tour of first-century Israel to experience Jesus' teachings like never before. This original online Bible Study by Gospel Spice will be taught exclusively from October 5 to November 16, 2023. Go to gospelspice.com/footsteps to register, and all the details! Support us on PayPal!

Key Things To Know When Flipping In Todays Market

AZREIA Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 42:35

On the show, we have our special guest, Tracy Royce a real estate investor, and a flipper expert. She is one of the AZREIA subgroup leaders. Today, she gonna share some content about her upcoming events that you don't want to miss for sure. Meanwhile, let's dive in and let's talk about fixing, flipping, and her strategies. This is a candid conversation, so tune in and enjoy! Show Notes 1:06 How does Tracy get started and how can she helps you. 2:19 Big market changes are here. Find out what Tracy seeing. 6:48 Find out what Tracy's thoughts about comping properties 11:08 Updates on the cost of renovations and contractors 14:50 Red flags for contractors 16:12 Learn more about the miscellaneous flippers 18:45 Red flags that the flipper needs to be aware of 23:08 What does Tracy think will change about flipping here in the next 6 to 12 months 26:38 Tracy's primary fix and flipping strategies are revealed! YOU ARE INVITED! Meet Tracy Royce at the AZREIA Don't miss out on these opportunities to learn and grow.⁠ Plus an opportunity to NETWORK with like-minded folks!⁠ AZREIA Phoenix Monthly Meeting February 13 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm Venue 8600 8600 E Anderson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ AZREIA Tucson Monthly Meeting February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tucson Association of Realtors 2445 N. Tucson Blvd, Tucson, Fix & Flip Training and Bus Tour February 18 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm AZREIA Office 4527 N 16th St #105, Phoenix, AZ GET TICKETS NOW at http://azreia.org/calendar See y'all there!

Research-Backed Strategies for Managing Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Terry Wahls

Beyond the Diagnosis with Dr. Kylie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 36:06

How would you feel if you get diagnosed with a chronic condition like multiple sclerosis (MS)? While MS itself is not fatal, people with MS often have to suffer complications that can severely impact their quality of life, living in constant pain and discomfort. But there's hope. Today's guest is a walking testimony that you can overcome a diagnosis. Dr. Terry Wahls is an autoimmune expert and MS researcher, teaching the world how to restore health and vitality. Her passion for what she does comes from her desire to help people with the knowledge she gained from her personal battle with MS. In this episode, Dr. Kylie and Dr. Terry share their insights about healing beyond the diagnosis. They dive deep into how functional medicine and your diet can help you get a fair fighting chance to live a good quality of life after a scary diagnosis. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with MS, tune in to this conversation. You might also want to join Dr. Terry's new batch of participants for her latest research–an opportunity you wouldn't want to miss!Dr. Terry and her team are recruiting participants for a new research study: Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis. Limited slots are available. Complete this survey to see if you are eligibleDownload the study brochure here“We also have done clinical trials that have repeatedly shown that recovery is possible, and that is the best evidence you can have–our scientific experiments.” - Dr. Terry Wahls In This Episode:- Dr. Terry shares her experience living with MS and how she overcame the disease through functional medicine and Paleo principles- How Dr. Terry started doing clinical trials and helping people restore their health - The first step for people who have been diagnosed with MS or other autoimmune diseases- How Dr. Terry deals with people who throw criticisms and attack her work - A call to participate in Dr. Terry's latest MS research And more!Resources:- Sign up for Dr. Kylie's live event February 20-22, 2023 - You Are Invited to Participate in Dr. Terry's Research Study - Why Are My Labs Normal? Your guide to reading your own blood work; no medical background needed- Join the 90-Day Coaching Program with Dr. Kylie BurtonConnect with Dr. Terry Wahls:- Website- Instagram- Facebook- TwitterConnect with Dr. Kylie:- Website-

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#39 Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Taurus & 11/11 Portal Energy

Prenetta's Spiritual Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 33:01

In this episode Prenetta shares the current energy update for the TRANSFORMATIONAL & MAGICAL week ahead! The Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse and the 11/11 portal are here to usher in change. EMBRACE IT!YOU ARE INVITED to join the 11/11 Manifesting workshop friday @4:00 MST/7:00 EST - Venmo your $11 to Prenetta MortonAdd your email to the venmo to receive the Zoom LinkCurious about how this week will impact you directly - BOOK A SESSION HERE >> https://lovealwaysp.square.site/Heal on Your Own Time > https://lovealwaysprenetta.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1137286/?action=signupInstagram > @lovealwaysprenettaTikTok > @presspirituallounge

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Giving To Those Who Give So Much Learn How Maggie's Place Is Supporting The Valley

AZREIA Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 24:01

On today's show, let's talk about what you can do for others in the community with our special guest, Whitney Thistle of Maggie's Place. Whitney Thistle serves as the Philanthropy Director of Maggie's Place and is a seasoned professional in resource development, donor relations/stewardship, major gifts and sponsorships, strategic planning, marketing/public relations, and strategic corporate and organizational partnerships. Maggie's Place is going to be our beneficiary on the upcoming 20th Anniversary of AZREIA on the 14th of November and without further ado let's get to know them more so tune in and enjoy. About Maggie's Place. Maggie's Place is a 501c(3) not-for-profit organization. On May 13, 2022, we celebrated 22 years of service to our moms, families, and community. From one home to four, from hosting five moms our first year to serving more than 1,100 since our founding; it is because of our volunteers, moms, our Board of Directors, AmeriCorps members, staff, donors and community partners we are able to grow and thrive. Maggie's Place welcomes pregnant and parenting women and their children into a safe and loving community, providing life-changing programs and ongoing services to help them to become self-sufficient. YOU ARE INVITED! WHAT: JOIN US FOR AZREIA's 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & DONATION DRIVE WHEN: November 14 @ 5:15 pm - 8:30 pm WHERE: Venue 8600 E Anderson Dr. Scottsdale, AZ HOW TO ATTEND: Register at https://azreia.org/event/azreia-phoenix-monthly-meeting-12-2 Click here to learn more: https://azreia.org/event/azreia-phoenix-monthly-meeting-12-2 Find out more about Maggie's Place here: https://www.maggiesplace.org See y'all there! #AZREIA #azrealestate #arizonarealestate #20thanniversary #realestateevent

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5 Rituals To Supercharge Your Manifestation Power

Dare To Shine Brightly with Claire Newman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 25:05

YOU ARE INVITED!! On 9/18 I am kicking off a 7-day self-love challenge - GLOWITHIN - we will be meditating, journaling and practicing affirmations each day PLUS there will be 2 live calls to feel into the amplified energy of the group! Get ready to feel supported, tap into more self-love, and develop a morning routine that sets you up for success - who's in?!Join my GLOWITHIN 7-day self-love challengeThis episode is for YOU if you're calling in a desire and taking action toward your goals - I share 5 rituals I use in my life to amplify my manifestation power. I hope you enjoy xo Let's Stay Connected:

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The Perils Of Writing Up

SongTown on Songwriting

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 22:19 Very Popular

LIVE IN NASHVILLE, TN!! YOU ARE INVITED to SongTown's 8th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop & Birthday Bash!! This event is open to the public! Get your tickets now! CLICK HERE Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSongbuilding: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : InstagramMarty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram Featured Song:“Wait” by Dayle Arceneaux : YouTube For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

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Is Writer's Block A Thing?

SongTown on Songwriting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 16:14

LIVE IN NASHVILLE, TN!! YOU ARE INVITED to SongTown's 8th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop & Birthday Bash!! This event is open to the public! Get your tickets now! CLICK HERE Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSongbuilding: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : InstagramMarty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram Featured Song:“Four Across the Seat” by Corey William Schneider : Soundcloud, Craig Greshaw : Spotify For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

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Bobby Pinson "The Shave" Inspirational Story

SongTown on Songwriting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 26:22

LIVE IN NASHVILLE, TN!! YOU ARE INVITED to SongTown's 8th Annual Creative Xperience Workshop & Birthday Bash!! This event is open to the public! Get your tickets now! CLICK HERE Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books:Mastering Melody Writing : Check It OutThe Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It OutSongbuilding: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out Guest: Bobby Pinson : Website : Instagram : Spotify : AppleMusic Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : InstagramMarty Dodson : Facebook : Instagram Featured Song: “Pickup” Written by: Lisa McKean, Mark Lainchbury & Mark Beeson For advertising opportunities, email kristine@songtown.com Submit a song to be featured on our podcast!Email your song, song name, co-writer's names & consent to podcast@songtown.com

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#250 Did Stacey Abrams really just say that about the life of a child? We are in a battle; let's define the battlefield!!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 54:47

Pope Paul VI warned us in Humanae Vitae, we didn't listen, but it all came true!Join Linda and Jack as they discuss St. John Paul II's Wednesday Audience # 23. This is a very important conclusion to where we have come so far...as we ready ourselves for the next part of the story! Jesus said to them, "if God were your Father, you would love me, for I proceeded and came forth from God; I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:31...). Book: Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body, Saint John Paul II, translation, introduction and index by Michael Waldstein, Pauline Books and Media, 2006Please consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II. The John Paul II Renewal Center 's goal is to raise $2500.00 a month to fund a new team member whose focus will be to support the culture of life by helping to support and educate parents and children. We already have the person, a seasoned teacher who is ready to go...help us bring her on board! Our Goal: 10 monthly donors @ $100.00 Month 10 monthly donors @ $ 50.00 Month 40 monthly donors @ $ 25.00 MonthSupport the showAlso Listen to podcast #186: You Are Invited to Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audiences on the Theology of the Body! Join Mark and Jack for Audience #1!Please share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listEmail me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

#244 Super Bowl MVP and Lombardi Trophy Winner, Cooper Kupp, passed the glory of his achievement to the Lord above

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 29:07

Join Jack for Tuesday Night in the Smith Home, Scripture Reflection for July 31st!After the game which saw Kupp make 8 receptions and score 2 touchdowns, including the game winning catch with 1:25 remaining, he posted a video of himself kneeling penitently in prayer captioned, "Do it to get a crown that will last forever". Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11Luke 12:13-21Cooper Kupp interview on Epoch Timeslink to Tuesday Night in the Smith HomeAlso LISTEN TO Podcast #165: Authentic Love is impossible with a Porn addiction; A young marriage unravelsand/or #186: You Are Invited to Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audiences on the Theology of the Body! Join Mark and Jack for Audience #1!Please consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II. The John Paul II Renewal Center 's goal is to raise $2500.00 a month to fund a new team member whose focus will be to support the culture of life by helping to support and educate parents and children. We already have the person, a seasoned teacher who is ready to go...help us bring her on board! Our Goal: 10 monthly donors @ $100.00 Month 10 monthly donors @ $ 50.00 Month 40 monthly donors @ $ 25.00 MonthUpdated address: John Paul II Renewal Center902 S Randall RoadSTE C #296St. Charles, IL. 60174Support the show Email me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgPlease share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listSupport the show

#241 The disciples say to Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray"..."Our Father"...Its always been a love story

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 31:51

This is Tuesday Night in the Smith Home. Jack's Meditation on Scripture for Sunday July 24th.These were men who were already very religious, men who already prayed. Why would they ask that? It was because they wanted to pray with the same intimacy and confidence they observe in Jesus when He prayed. That is why they must have rejoiced when Jesus instructed them, "When you pray, say: Our Father." Luke 11:1-13Genesis 18:20-32Colossians 2:12-14John 15:12-171 Cor 6:9-11, 13-20John 14: 12-17link to Tuesday Night in the Smith HomeAlso LISTEN TO Podcast #232: What is "Sex"? What is "Gender Identity"? What is a Human Being? With Dr. Susan Selner-Wrightand/or #186: You Are Invited to Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audiences on the Theology of the Body! Join Mark and Jack for Audience #1!Please consider being a Sponsor! "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II. The John Paul II Renewal Center 's goal is to raise $2500.00 a month to fund a new team member whose focus will be to support the culture of life by helping to support and educate parents and children. We already have the person, a seasoned teacher who is ready to go...help us bring her on board! Our Goal: 10 monthly donors @ $100.00 Month 10 monthly donors @ $ 50.00 Month 40 monthly donors @ $ 25.00 MonthSupport the show Email me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgPlease share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listSupport the show

#239 Becoming a Christ Centered Family, "Tuesday Night in the Smith Home" Meditation for Luke 10:38-42

On Being with Krista Tippett

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 18:28

Meditation on the Gospel of Luke 10:38-42 for Sunday July 17, 2022link to Tuesday Night in the Smith HomeAlso LISTEN TO Podcast #232: What is "Sex"? What is "Gender Identity"? What is a Human Being? With Dr. Susan Selner-Wrightand/or #186: You Are Invited to Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audiences on the Theology of the Body! Join Mark and Jack for Audience #1!Please consider being a Sponsor of the show! "We need You!"Buckle up! Here is your Hero (Become a Saint) Homework! 1. Go to Mass, the most important prayer! Try to make an extra Mass during the week. 2. Take the wedding bath...the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once per month 3. Read Scripture daily 4. Pray the Rosary Every Day! See Podcast #'s 118, 119, 120, 121 to pray along as a family! See Podcast #'s 108, 110, 111, 112 to pray the Rosary with the Gospel Story! 5. Spend 10 minutes a day in Silence.Please share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listEmail me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

Rachel Naomi Remen – How We Live With Loss

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 50:51 Very Popular

The conversation of this hour always rises as an early experience that imprinted everything that came after at On Being. Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen is one of the wise people in our world. She trained as a doctor in a generation that understood death as a failure of medicine. Yet her lifelong struggle with Crohn's Disease and her pioneering work with cancer patients shaped her view of life. Becoming whole, she teaches, is not about eradicating our wounds and weaknesses; rather, the way we deal with losses, large and small, shapes our capacity to be present to all of our experiences. That arresting notion, and the distinction Rachel Naomi Remen draws between curing and healing, makes this an urgent offering to our world — of healing we are all called to receive and to give.--YOU ARE INVITED!A Listening Party.Celebrating the first 20 years of On Being with Krista.All are welcome — bring friends and family.Visit onbeing.org/staywithus to register and learn more.--Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen is founder of the Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness and a Professor of Family Medicine at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Ohio. She's also a Clinical Professor Emeritus of Family and Community Medicine at UC San Francisco School of Medicine, that's where she developed “The Healer's Art,” her course for medical students. Her beloved books include Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings. And in September, 2022, she will publish her first book for children: The Birthday of the World: A Story about Finding Light in Everyone and Everything.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.This show originally aired in August 2005.

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[Unedited] Rachel Naomi Remen with Krista Tippett

On Being with Krista Tippett

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 87:58

The conversation of this hour always rises as an early experience that imprinted everything that came after at On Being. Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen is one of the wise people in our world. She trained as a doctor in a generation that understood death as a failure of medicine. Yet her lifelong struggle with Crohn's Disease and her pioneering work with cancer patients shaped her view of life. Becoming whole, she teaches, is not about eradicating our wounds and weaknesses; rather, the way we deal with losses, large and small, shapes our capacity to be present to all of our experiences. That arresting notion, and the distinction Rachel Naomi Remen draws between curing and healing, makes this an urgent offering to our world — of healing we are all called to receive and to give.--YOU ARE INVITED!A Listening Party.Celebrating the first 20 years of On Being with Krista.All are welcome — bring friends and family.Visit onbeing.org/staywithus to register and learn more.--Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen is founder of the Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness and a Professor of Family Medicine at the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University in Ohio. She's also a Clinical Professor Emeritus of Family and Community Medicine at UC San Francisco School of Medicine, that's where she developed “The Healer's Art,” her course for medical students. Her beloved books include Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings. And in September, 2022, she will publish her first book for children: The Birthday of the World: A Story about Finding Light in Everyone and Everything.This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode "Rachel Naomi Remen — How We Live With Loss." Find the transcript for that show at onbeing.org.This show originally aired in August 2005.

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A Clockwork Orange with Gillian Hills

Kubrick's Universe - The Stanley Kubrick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 89:54

Episode 53 : A Clockwork Orange with Gillian Hills Gillian Hills is an actress, singer, songwriter, poet, artist and Illustrator, she really is the definition of the term Renaissance Woman. Born in Egypt, Gillian spent her early years in France, where she was discovered at the tender age of 14 by Roger Vadim, the director of And God Created Woman and Barbarella. Vadim described her as the next Brigitte Bardot and cast her in his version of Dangerous Liaisons, released in 1959. In 1960, at 15, Gillian was cast in the lead of the British film Beat Girl with co-stars Adam Faith, Christopher Lee and Oliver Reed. That same year, Gillian recorded her first records with Henri Salvador, for the French record label Barclay, and In 1961, she appeared at the Olympia Theatre in Paris on the bill with Johnny Hallyday. Serge Gainsbourg wrote his first duet for Hills, which they sang together on French TV in 1963. She was soon signed up to the AZ record label and continued to record her self-penned songs as well as cover versions of the latest pop songs. Then another string of films followed, appearing in Michelangelo Antonioni's first English language film, the classic 1966 Blowup, The film version of John Osborne's Inadmissible Evidence (1968), The Owl Service (1969), a television adaptation of the Alan Garner novel, Georges Franju's La Faute de l'abbé Mouret, and she replaced Marianne Faithfull in the 1972 horror Demons of the Mind for Hammer Film Productions. Gillian then moved to New York and enjoyed a successful career as a book and magazine illustrator. In recent years her music has been featured in the film “Mesrine Part One: Killer Instinct” with Vincent Cassel, the Season 5 premiere of Mad Men in 2012, and The Queen's Gambit in 2020 …and she has just released her new self-penned album, Lili, which reflects on her early years aged between 11 and 19. But, this is Kubrick's Universe, and so we must tell you that Gillian also appeared in A Clockwork Orange, as one of the two young ladies that Alex picks up at the record store… so come with uncle, and hear all proper, hear angel trumpets and devil trombones… YOU ARE INVITED! Production Credits : Hosted by Jason Furlong / Written by Stephen Rigg and Jason Furlong / Original music written and performed by Jason Furlong / Produced and edited by Stephen Rigg. Music : The Immediate Pleasure by John Barry The William Tell Overture by Rossini Spécialisation by Gillian Hills and Eddie Constantine Zou Bisou Bisou by Gillian Hills NeferTiti by Gillian Hills The Off Beat by John Barry Links : Gillian Hills Website : http://gillianhills.com/ipad/ Kubrick's Universe Podcast (KUP) - Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/KubricksUniverse The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSKAS/ The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/c/TheStanleyKubrickAppreciationSociety1 The Stanley Kubrick Appreciation Society (SKAS) - Twitter Page : https://twitter.com/KubrickAS Contact : stephenrigg.skas@gmail.com

Bee Informed Partnership Survey with Selena Brukner, PhD

Beekeeper Confidential | Bees & Beekeeping

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 36:01

Each year the Bee Informed Partnership conducts a colony management and loss survey and YOU ARE INVITED to participate! The data that is collected each year adds to the longest running pool of honeybee losses and management in the US. I'm joined by BIP affiliate Selena Bruckner, PhD from Auburn University who fills us in on the details from previous years survey results. You can take the survey HERE Bee sure to follow us on social media @beekeeperconfidential

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SEASON 4: SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING : EPISODE 12: STIRRING UP THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 38:13

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: STIRRING UP THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!2 Timothy 1:6-14- 6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began, 10 but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 11 to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher [a]of the Gentiles. 12, For this reason, I also suffer these things; nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He can keep what I have committed to Him until that Day. 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing, which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.My question is what will it take to get you stirred up?Leviticus 6:12-13-12 The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire and burn the fat of the fellowship offerings on it. 13 The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out. The is a supernatural fire {Consuming fire that comes from Heaven and then there is a natural fire { things we have to do to keep the fire burning} Acts 4:31-33- 31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. 32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God's grace was so powerfully at work in them allThe song or sermon may not get finished. If the Spirit is moving, someone is being delivered, healed, set free, a change is happening. Let the Spirit Interrupt your program, your life, your plans. When you ACTIVATE, you can activate others! This Spirit is Contagious! I WISH SOMEBODY SOUL WOULD CATCH ON FIRE AND BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST! SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: Galatians 6:8- Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.Romans 12:11- Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord.NEXT WEEK WE TALK ABOUT TRUE WORSHIP!Next week read: John 4:21-24You can find us on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Continue to share, tell a friend, tell somebody.3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa FRIDAY, APRIL 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING : EPISODE 11: POWER/PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 35:39

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: POWER/PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!Acts 1:8 -But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.God has important work for us to do for Him, but we must do it by the power of the Holy Spirit and the purpose of the Spirit is to strengthen us. His two main gifts are knowledge and power. But the only way he gives us knowledge is through the Bible.Matthew 28:19-20- 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” But they were told to wait first to receive the Holy Spirit. Luke 24:49- I am going to send you what my Father has promised but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” 1 Peter 1:20-21- “No prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (1 Peter 1:20-21). Our spiritual walk involves the Word of God and the Spirit of God on the inside of us and without them both, there is no POWER! Let's be like the Wonder Twins, and activate the POWER!If you want to live a life of POWER in this Christian walk, you have to know the POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD!We have all of Christ by the POWER of the Holy Spirit. We cannot be defeated, and we will win because we are more than conquerors. IT IS DYNAMITE. DUNAMIS- the Greek word for POWER!IT CAUSES IMPLOSIONS (a force on the inside) and EXPLOSIONS (a shock wave/outside force)!The Holy Spirit is working in and through us and it is His POWER alone that keeps us and transforms us into the women and men that God desires for us to be. This POWER sets us free and it allows us to be a witness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Love of God!SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: EPHESIANS 3:16-21- 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.2 PETER 1:3- 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.NEXT WEEK, WE FINISH UP NEW SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: STIRRING UP THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!Next week read: 2 Timothy 1:6-14 You can find us on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Continue to share, tell a friend, tell somebody.3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa FRIDAY, APRIL 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

#192: You Are Invited! Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audience on the Theology of the Body! Join Linda and Jack for Audience #3!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 44:58

#192: You Are Invited! Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audience on the Theology of the Body! Join Linda and Jack for Audience #3!General Audience (#3) of September 19, 1979 "Second Account of the Creation of Man"Book: Man and Woman He Created Them, A Theology of the Body, Saint John Paul II, translation, introduction and index by Michael Waldstein, Pauline Books and Media, 2006Th second account of the creation of man is linked with the presentation of original innocence, original happiness, and the first fall.A Message of Love and Hope! "Be not Afraid"...evil exists, but "In the Beginning" it was no so.Jesus does not limit Himself to sin, death and human brokenness. He said, "In the Beginning it was not so!" He came with "Power" to redeem what was lost...to redeem the "individual human heart"Scripture Reference: (Matt 19:3-8); (Gen 1:26-28); (Gen 2:15-25) (Gen 3-4:1)Additional Scripture to Meditate on: (Matt 7:7-12) (John 10:10) 1. Go to Mass, the most important prayer! Try to make an extra Mass during the week. 2. Take the wedding bath...the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least once per month 3. Read Scripture daily 4. Pray the Rosary Every Day! See Podcast #'s 118, 119, 120, 121 to pray along as a family! See Podcast #'s 108, 110, 111, 112 to to pray the Rosary with the Gospel Story! Please share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listPlease consider being a Sponsor of the show! "We need You!"Email me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show (http://jp2renew.org/donate/)

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SEASON 4:SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: EPISODE 10:PRESENCE/PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 37:04

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: PRESENCE/PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!2 Corinthians 3:17- 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.1 Corinthians 6:19-20-19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.The Holy Spirit is called the Paraclete in the original Greek, which literally means “one called alongside to help.” He is here for us, and He wants to do amazing work in our lives (John 14:16–18). He wants to seal, guide, empower, and fill us. He is our company keeper, cloud covering, and our consuming fire. He is our counselor and truth bearer. Old Testament testifies of the Holy SpiritGenesis 1 -Spirit of God first mentioned. The Holy Spirit was present at the creation of the world, and he's the power that's working in every born-again believer right now!!! Genesis 2- God breathed His Spirit into us and it gave us life/a living soul. God loves you that He is willing to put Himself on the inside of you. That's some powerful shouting and running for Jesus kind of stuff.David wanted to build the Temple but because his hands were unclean, God allowed his son Solomon to build it and it was built with the best of the best of everything because it was God's home on earth.When you invite someone over to the house, you do some extra cleaning because you want that person to feel welcomed, relaxed, and at home. Well, I'm afraid that's how we treat the Spirit of God, we only worry about our living holy and talking holy when certain people are around and when we need God, but God desires our lives and heart to be pure and clean because He dwells there all the time. He will never leave us but when we are not walking in the Spirit of God, we grieve Him and our lives are not as effective as they can be. God's Holy Spirit is in you and His Standard of Living is HOLINESS!Y'all, Jesus shed blood is too priceless and precious and it is only because of His sacrifice that the Holy Spirit is able to dwell in us. This is serious stuff and I am so afraid that we don't ponder enough on who is on the inside of us and how we should be living our lives Read Chapters of 2 Chronicles 5-7: The Temple Prayer, a prayer we need should be praying because we are temples of GOD'S HOLY SPIRIT!SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: HEBREWS 2:4- 4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders, and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL A NEW SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: POWER/PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!Next week read: Act 1:8 You can find us on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Continue to share, tell a friend, tell somebody.3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa FRIDAY, APRIL 1!Thanks for joining this podcast. There will be a new episode uploaded every Thursday starting at 6 amREMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

#189: You Are Invited! Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audience on the Theology of the Body! Join Linda and Jack for Audience #2!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 45:09

#189: You Are Invited! Pope John Paul II's Wednesday Audience on the Theology of the Body! Join Linda and Jack for Audience #2!General Audience (#2) of September 12, 1979 "Enter Into the Great Cosmic Stream of Existence"A Message of Love and Hope! "Be not Afraid"...evil exists, but "In the Beginning" it was no so. Jesus does not limit Himself to sin, death and human brokenness. He said, "In the Beginning it was not so!" He came with "Power" to redeem what was lost...to redeem the "individual human heart"Scripture Reference: (Matt 19:3-8); (Gen 1:26-28); (Gen 2:15-25) (Gen 4:1) Please share this with your friends and family!Don't forget to sign up for our Newsletter!! JPll Renewal Center email listPlease consider being a Sponsor of the show! "We need You!"Email me with questions!Contact Jack: BWYR Podcast is a production of the John Paul ll Renewal Center or email him at info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show (http://jp2renew.org/donate/)

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SEASON 4: SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING : EPISODE 9: PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 31:52

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!John 14:26-27-26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.John 16:7-8-7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don't, the Advocate won't come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness, and of the coming judgment. Dispensation of the Holy Spirit – to do distinctive work in the lives of Christians, It was prophesized by Joel 2:28-32-And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions. 29 And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.It was fulfilled the Day of Pentecost Acts 2:4, 50 days after the descension of Jesus into heaven but the apostles waited for with anticipation of the promised Help.Hebrews 6:18- 18 So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us Matthew 3:16 Jesus did not start the mission until after the baptism and when the Spirit of God settled on Him. If Jesus waited for help, we need to wait for our help! If Jesus said, it is best for us that he goes away, then it must be because there is something valuable about what the Holy Spirit was coming to do. Ezekiel 36:25-27- 25 “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations. God promises to put His Holy Spirit on the inside of us.SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: 1 John 2:20, 27- 20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. 27 As for you, the anointing you received from him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit—just as it has taught you, remain in him.1 John 3:24- 24 The one who keeps God's commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.1 John 4:4- 4 But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL A NEW SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: PRESENCE/PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!Next week read: 2 Corinthians 3:17/1 Corinthians 6:19-203 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa FRIDAY, APRIL 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: EPISODE 8: OUR LOVE FOR JESUS REQUIRES OBEDIENCE!

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 42:07

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: OUR LOVE FOR JESUS REQUIRES OBEDIENCE!John 14:15- “If you love me, keep my command!”We are now under grace - and if we love Jesus like we claim we do, then we'll keep His commandments. If our love for God is not real, your love for others won't be either!John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.Jesus knew the cross was drawing close. After washing his disciple's feet. Jesus talked of leaving them… going away to a place where they could not follow Him, and then came the shocking realization of His forthcoming death. It was at this time of intense sorrow and deep, deep passion that the disciples heard their Good Shepherd say: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, so love you one another.Obedience is our best way to show that we believe, partial obedience is disobedience and there are consequences. In the Bible, obedience is the flip side of love; it's the expression of love. In several places, Jesus says, “If you love me you will obey what I command.” Our attempts to impress God with giving, volunteering, etc.—ways to try to earn salvation—are acts of disobedience. To obey God is not some difficult duty placed on us. It's just the overflow of our gratitude for all that the Lord has done for us. Jesus said “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21The relationship between love and obedience is easy to see here. If we truly love God, we will seek to know and keep His commands. If we are not keeping His commands, we cannot honestly claim to love Him. Actions speak louder than words. When we obey God, we prove that we love Him. Our disobedience is saying that we know what is better for us than God.For unbelievers, there is the decision to obey by accepting Jesus as the Lord and Savior, this is our first decision to show God our willingness to obey. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved”. “This is His commandment, that we should believe on the name of his Son, Jesus Christ” SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: 1 Samuel 15:22-23-22 But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”John 15:10-11- 10 “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL A NEW SERIES: TRANSFORMATIONAL LIVING: PROMISE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!Next week read: John 14:26-27/John 16:7-8You can find us on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Continue to share, tell a friend, tell somebody.3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa TUESDAY, MARCH 1!Thanks for joining this podcast. There will be a new episode uploaded every Thursday starting at 6 amREMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: EPISODE 7: YOUR HATERS/ENEMIES NEED LOVE TOO!

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 39:18

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: YOUR HATERS/ENEMIES NEED LOVE TOO!Matthew 5:43-4843 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.As human beings, we will have enemies. These people are definitely against your happiness and progress. They want you to fail, and they try at any opportunity to hurt you. When you are successful, they are miserable and jealous of you. The scriptures are very clear; God wants us to love everyone. That includes your family members, friends, strangers, and enemies. What matters is faithful obedience from the heart. God requires us to do this and we should want to do it because we are loved by God and we love God. Col 1:21. We all were once alienated from God and were enemies in our minds because of our evil behavior.Loving our enemies doesn't mean allowing them to continue to hurt us. Loving Your Enemies Empowers You, show that Jesus is the Lord of your life, you do what God wants you to do, and put you on your knees more often in prayer. Often enemies start as friends, and something goes wrong in the relationship, such as marriages, friends, coworkers, family members, neighbors, and other Christians.. Some describe an enemy as a "bad friend". Your enemies are here to make you more like Christ “We cannot pray in love and live in hate and still think we are worshipping God”. -A.W. TozerOn November 17, 1957, Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon on loving our enemies, and here are some things he mentioned in the sermon:"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." a person “to discover the element of good in his enemy, and every time you begin to hate that person and think of hating that person, realize that there is some good there“hate for hate only intensifies the existence of hate and evil in the universe. . . . The strong person is the person who can cut off the chain of hate, the chain of evil. . . . and inject within the very structure of the universe that strong and powerful element of love.” SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: Proverbs 24:17-18- “Don't rejoice when your enemies fall; don't be happy when they stumble. For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn his anger away from them”!Proverbs 25:21-22- “If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. 22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the Lord will reward you”.Romans 12:14- “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them”. NEXT WEEK, WE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: OUR LOVE FOR JESUS REQUIRES OBEDIENCE!Next week read: John 14:153 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa TUESDAY, MARCH 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: EPISODE 6: OUR LOVE FOR OTHERS MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 30:31

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY? INTRODUCTION: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: OUR LOVE FOR OTHERS MAKES A DIFFERENCE John 15:13- “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends”.1 Peter 4:8- “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sin”. know we have heard so many sermons on love, we listen to love songs, we experience things in life that make us think this is love. Most of us however have learned the wrong way of loving and believing what is love. According to Matthew 22:37-39, the second greatest commandment given by Jesus was to love our neighbor as myself. Of all the qualities that we could be working on as Christians, the most significant one Jesus wanted us to work on was LOVE and there is no gray area when it comes to us loving one another and without the Holy Spirit, we cannot fulfill this commandment.Romans 13:8- “Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law”. Rom. 13:10- "Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law".The presence of LOVE in the church and Christians are starting to look like the stores we shop at, scarce and empty. People are looking for the “love of God” through us, but they are having a hard time distinguishing it from the “love of the world. Matthew 24:12- "Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold".Love Cost and Love Adds Values to Others Y'all this has become a pandemic in our homes, many of our young children have never experienced the unconditional love of a father or mother and they grow up not being able to give love. It is time for us to do better.We wonder why the murders are being committed by children too young to understand the consequences of their choices. We see how the drug dealers are selling drugs to the mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. We see this when children are sold to sex trades. We see this when so many children have been prescribed antidepressant medications before the age of 18. We see this with police brutality, school shootings, robberies committed in the middle of the day. Can you all see why our love for one another makes a difference? In "Strength to Love", Martin Luther King, Jr. tells us to take responsibility to find out the purpose of this commandment to love and to seek to live it out graciously every day.Our goal in this Christian life is to give and show love. This is a sign of a mature Christian when others see our love for God and our love for others. Don't miss out on what being a Christian is all about. It's all about the LOVE!SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: 1 John 3:11- “For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another”.JOHN 15:12- “That you love one another, as I have loved you”John 13:34–35- “A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples if you have love one to another”.1 John 4:11- “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another”.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: YOUR HATERS/ENEMIES NEED LOVE TOO!Next week read: Matthew 5:43-483 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa TUESDAY, MARCH 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: EPISODE 5: GOD LOVING US!

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 29:01

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: GOD LOVING US! Romans 5:8- “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”. This is one of the most powerful and life-changing scriptures you could ever read, believe, and accept. I am afraid that there are so many people who find this difficult to accept or refuse to accept. The fact that we are such sinful creations and that there is a loving and forgiving God who tells us every day that He loves us. Some people are trying to compare God's love to human love, it never fails and it is everlasting.Sisters and brothers, one of the things we have to realize are that Satan is doing everything in his power to stop us from believing that God could love us. He throws up our past and he tells us that we are not worthy but remember the last part of the verse, He loves us while we were yet sinners. Another reason we make not believe that God can love us in the way we can never be loved by a human being is how people have treated us. Stop comparing God to your parents, spouse, bosses, pastors, Christians, family, and friends because they are just like you an imperfect being, a human touched by the varnish of sin. Today I want you to stop trying to substitute the love of God and the God of love. You will never find anyone or anything that will satisfy you the way you can. Another reason we have yet to allow God's love to engulf us is because of the pain, grief, heartache, or brokenness we have experienced in our life. You may have been abused, betrayed, abandoned, or have gone through something so difficult and wondered how God could love you and allow you to go through this. I know some of us feel like when bad things happen to us, especially when we were children, God could not have loved us because if He did, He would have done something about it. Just think about this for a moment. Stop letting church folks keep you from God's love, stop letting things keep you from God's love, stop letting sin keep you from God's love, and stop letting whatever it is keep you from His love. This year is a year of NO MORE. You have to start seeking God and the things of God for yourself. Your momma, grand momma, or the pastor might tell you every week that God loves you but until you experience for yourself, you can't move forward. SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: 1 John 4:8-10- “8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins”.1John 4:18-19- “18 Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love. 19 We love each other[a] because he loved us first”.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: OUR LOVE FOR OTHERS MAKES A DIFFERENCE Next week read: John 15:13 and 1 Peter 4:8We are on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Share It!3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa TUESDAY, MARCH 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD!:EPISODE 4: LIVING TO LIVE AGAIN!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 26:26

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOU MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: BEING HEAVENLY MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! LIVING TO LIVE AGAIN!Job 14:14 {NLT}- “Can the dead live again? If so, this would give me hope through all my years of struggle, and I would eagerly await the release of death”.According to Biblical scholars, this is the oldest book and the oldest question in the world and it is still a question that is asked by so many every day. It is the reason that so many of us have received the gift of salvation because we believed the words of Jesus that He offers us eternal life but if you don't accept Him it will be eternal death. Either way, we are either to live in eternal rest or eternal unrest.Job is a man full of faith that is under a test ordained by God and doubted by three of his closes friends. They have accused him of some hidden sins in life and each time he responds to them with words of affirmation of trusting God no matter what was happening in and around him. In spite of what he didn't know, he did have the blessed hope of living this life to live again. How many of us have this mentality that in spite of what you lose {family, friends, possessions, health, you are willing to wait until your change comes! This life is more fulfilled when you have the mindset that there is something better on the other side of us dying. Even though there was not much talk about resurrection in the Old Testament, there are several times that heaven is mentioned. These saints knew that the end of life on this earth, so they had hope of living again. You will have a new body, a mansion, a crown, a white robe, an unnumbered number of brothers and sisters awaiting you. Our attitudes, actions, and the way we worship change. When all of God's children get together, What a time, what a time!We can't keep living our lives in vain, we can't continue to take our breathing for granted, we can no longer believe that time is on our side. The rest of the day is not promised to us, we can be here today and gone today. Your soul is so important to God that He has done everything that could possibly be done to get you into heaven, but He won't force you, it is a free gift, it a choice we personally must make. He is standing at the door urgently knocking and knocking. Do you hear Him, will you let Him in right now? Job affirmed his belief in living to live again when in Job 19:25-26 {NLT}- “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. 26 And after my body has decayed, yet in my body, I will see GodSo, my sisters and brothers let us do as Paul encouraged us to do in Thessalonians 4:1 to live a life that is pleasing to God!SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: JOHN 11:25- Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.Romans 8:38-39-38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL START A NEW SERIES: THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE: GOD LOVING US!Next week read: Romans 5:83 $25 Gift cards giveaways, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1!REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES:BEING HEAVENLY MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! EPISODE 3: A DARE TO INVOKE THE DOORS OF HEAVEN!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 31:58

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: BEING HEAVENLY MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! A DARE TO INVOKE THE DOORS OF HEAVEN!Deuteronomy 30:19 {NET}- Today I invoke heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore, choose life so that you and your descendants may live!The word invoke means to petition for help or support. To make an earnest request or to make mention of a personChapter 30 deals with the blessings and curses of God, making life and death choicesIt deals with God circumcising our hearts so that we may Love Him with all our heart and soul so we can liveWe have to love God, walk in His ways, keep His commandments, listen to His voice, hold fast to Him because He is our life. This is a serious matter life or death!Heaven was silent 1. When sin invaded the earth2. For 400 years 3. When Jesus died4. It will be silent again when sinners stand before So now is not the time for heaven to be silent, heaven wants to hear from you!We have too many examples of heaven being invoked from the patriots of the Old and New Testaments. We can invoke heaven with our prayers, with a war cry, with praises, pleas, and with our faith.Heaven has invoked me to send out the call to invite you to want to make heaven your home, to go to a place of no more. I have dared you to invoke the blessings, promises, and healings of heaven. To receive its love, joy, peace, and protection.I have to preach heaven to remind you that the best is yet to come, and that trouble won't last always and that when the burden of life is weighing us down, we can be assured that through our suffering, sickness, and sorrows that being in a relationship with Christ helps us to endure until the end. I am preaching heaven because of the joy we will experience, no more weariness and I have to tell your that all our wounds and heartache will be healed, no more tearsDwight L. Moody said, “A little faith will bring your soul to heaven, but a lot of faith will bring heaven to your soul".SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: Psalm 102:17- He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.Psalm 66:17-20-But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer. 20 Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.NEXT WEEK, WE WILL FINISH UP THE SERIES: BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! LIVING TO LIVE AGAIN!Next week read: Job 14:14You can find us on FB/Instagram, Google, Apple iTunes, Spotify, Buzzsprout. Continue to share, tell a friend, tell somebody.3 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1!Thanks for joining this podcast. There will be a new episode uploaded every Thursday starting at 6 amREMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

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SEASON 4: SERIES: BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD!:EPISODE 2: THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 31:35

YOU ARE INVITED, THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN: JESUS HAS EXTENDED THE INVITATION, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED IN TO SPEND THIS LIFE AND YOUR LIFE AFTER THIS WITH HIM. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS OPEN UP YOUR MOUTH AND HEART SO HE CAN SAVE YOU, MOLD YOU INTO A NEW CREATION. WILL YOU ACCEPT, WILL YOU SAY YES TODAY?INTRODUCTION: BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY!John 3:3,5- 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. John 14:6- Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.Jesus always had heaven on His mind, and this is why He was able to do the things He did, go thru the things He had to go through and be able to share with us why we should have heaven on our minds. His first sermon was the Sermon on the Mount, [“Beatitudes”} in Matthew 5:1-11 introduces us to the possibility of heaven, and then in verses 13—48, He describes us as being the salt of the earth and the light of the world, He reminds us of how we should be living, loving, and treating each other because our focus has been changed and heaven is on our minds. Chapter 7 tells us shows the wrong mindset when we judge one another, He reminds us again of the asking, seeking, and knowing on heaven's door, He tells us about the wide gate and broad road that leads to destruction, yet many walk this path, but the small gate and narrow road that leads to life, only a few will ever find it. He warns us about the difference between the false and true prophets and who are true and false disciplines (churchgoers). He tells us the power of being a wise builder and not being foolish builders.Chapter 8 He starts on His mission. Now if this is not teaching us to be heavenly-minded so we can be so earthly good, I don't know what else to tell you, my sisters and brothers. Can you see the big picture yet?God is talking but have we been listening? Jesus' requirements are very simple, repent, be born again, and believe in me. His words are with authority, authenticity, and assurance. His words of being born again are about our spiritual birth with the help of the Holy Spirit. He is not talking about rules and religion, He is talking about a personal relationship with a changed heart and mind.When you say that you are Christian, you are saying you have been born again, you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior. It is about a change that will take place on the inside and show up on the outside. It is not something that you can do on your own, you need the Holy Spirit, and the only way to receive the Spirit is to be born again. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN AND HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN SAVE YOUR SOUL! HE IS OUR GREATEST EXAMPLE OF BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO TO SOME EARTHLY GOOD!SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY: 1 Peter 1:23- “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.”Titus 3:5- “he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”NEXT WEEK, WE WILL CONTINUE THE SERIES: BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! A DARE TO INVOKE THE DOORS OF HEAVEN!Next week read: Deuteronomy 30:193 $25 gift cards giveaway to Amazon, Walmart, Visa TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1.REMEMBER MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS, IT TAKES GRACE TO MAKE IT!

SEASON 4: SERIES: BEING HEAVENLY-MINDED TO DO SOME EARTHLY GOOD! EPISODE 1: HEAVEN IS BEING PREPARED FOR US AS WE ARE BEING PREPARED FOR HEAVEN!