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Today · 31 minYour Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Ben... - How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety by Trusting God: Fear is a Liar pt 2
Episode Summary: If worry, fear, and anxiety have ever left you feeling trapped in a cycle of racing thoughts, worst-case scenarios, and emotional exhaustion, this hope-filled episode offers practical help grounded in both neuroscience and biblical truth. Drawing from her personal journey through anxiety, cancer, and caregiving, as well as more than 30 years of experience as a clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson reveals how to replace fear with truth, retrain anxious thought patterns, strengthen trust in God, and reclaim the peace Christ promises. Discover how neuroplasticity supports the renewing of the mind, why anxious thoughts often disguise themselves as perfectionism and control, and practical faith-based strategies for overcoming worry, fear, and anxiety. Through powerful Scripture, personal testimony, and actionable tools, you'll learn how to cultivate lasting peace, deepen your trust in God, and live with greater confidence, courage, and emotional resilience regardless of your circumstances. Quotables from the episode: Anxiety is loud, but it is not, Lord. Fear is intense, but it is not truthful. And you are not powerless against it. Your mind is not fixed. Your thought patterns can change. Your emotional responses can heal. Your habits can be retrained. When we keep rehearsing fear and anxious thoughts and worry, we strengthen worry, fear, and anxiety. But when we keep rehearsing truth, we strengthen trust. You cannot interrupt a lie that you haven't identified. And you cannot replace a thought you've not first noticed. This is renewing your mind. This is retraining your inner dialogue. That is what learning to let truth speak louder than fear looks like. But it takes practice. You do not have to be perfectly healed to be useful in God's hands. You do not have to have mastered your emotions to walk in obedience. Courage is obedience in the presence of fear because you trust the one who goes with you. Gratitude is not pretending everything is easy. Gratitude is remembering that God has been faithful before and acknowledging that he will be faithful again. A steadfast mind is not a mind that never experiences fear. It is a mind that keeps returning to God. So no, you might not stop anxiety from knocking, but you don't have to invite it in. You don't have to sit with it, you don't have to agree with it, and you certainly don't have to become it because you are not powerless, you are not stuck, and you are not alone. Scripture References: Romans 12:2 tells us, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Joshua 1:9 says, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid and do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Romans 10:17 says, "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God." Philippians 4:6 reminds us to “not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your request to God.” Isaiah 26:3 says, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you." Recommended Resources: Free Stress-Response Personality Assessment Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When
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Today · 40 minTimeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager - What Do Men and Women Really Need from Each Other? | Male/Female Hour
On this Male/Female Hour, Dennis Prager welcomes relationship expert Alison Armstrong to discuss the fundamental differences between men and women and what each sex needs most from a relationship. Armstrong shares insights from her decades of studying men, explaining why women often focus on flaws and imperfections while men tend to focus on beauty. Dennis and Alison explore why men often need respect, trust, and the freedom to focus, while women tend to prioritize connection, attention, and curiosity. They discuss how these different needs can create misunderstandings in marriage, why good intentions are not always enough, and how couples can unintentionally hurt each other by assuming their partner thinks the same way they do. How can couples better understand what their spouse truly needs? Alison explains why asking, “What do you need from me the most?” can open the door to a stronger relationship. They also discuss honor, personal responsibility, and why both men and women must learn to recognize and manage their own flaws. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 26 minHow to Study the Bible - Bible Study Made Simple - Finding True Rest in Christ | Bonus Episode with Samaritan's Purse
A special episode from "On The Ground with Samaritan's Purse" | We are a restless society. We seek after things in this world that we think will give us rest, but our true rest is in Jesus. Kristy sits down with Jeremy Zerkle, a staff chaplain at Samaritan’s Purse, to discuss what the Bible says about rest, and how we can rest in the Lord. Life does not slow down, but we can—and we need to. To accomplish what God has set before us, we must find rest in Him and learn from Him. We can rest knowing that we are not God. But as Jeremy and Kristy discuss, we often start to rely on our own self-sufficiency. “The problem is that we start to believe that the world sustains on us.” – Jeremy Zerkle We pursue all kinds of things to physically rest. But the problem is that we are still restless when we make physical rest the priority. Jeremy talks about why God rested on the seventh day when He was creating the world and why we need the Sabbath. God created order, peace, and shalom. God never stops working, and He never will. “We stop to be reminded of the fact that I am not God, and I need that reminder so desperately because I can believe that in myself.” – Jeremy Zerkle When things are hard and heavy, we have to get away and be with Jesus rather than cope in the world’s way of resting. A familiar Scripture from Matthew 11 speaks to this. We need to go to the Lord and lay our burdens at His feet. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” – Matthew 11:28-30 If you’d like to keep up to date with more stories from On the Ground, please visit SamaritansPurse.org. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 21 minThe Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal - 1 John 1 - Can Christians be Possessed?
Listener Survey: Take a quick survey and help Jenn Today in 1 John 1 we start a brand new book and hear John, an eyewitness of Jesus, take on an early heresy: Who were the early Gnostics, and what were they teaching about Jesus' body? If "God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all," can a Christian be possessed by a demon? When a church is full of bickering and backstabbing, it is proof someone is not walking in the light. John tells us we still sin after we are saved, but Jesus, our High Priest, cleanses us when we confess. Sin is a word even pastors avoid, but when we stop talking about it, we leave out most of the Gospel message. Related Episodes: John 1:1-18 (From Christ) - In the Beginning Was the Word Colossians 1:21-29 - You're a Sinner Click all the links for more cool stuff: Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 8 minYour Nightly Scripture - Walking the Straight Path God Provides (Proverbs 3)
Evening Scripture Proverbs, Chapter 3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you. Do not plot harm against your neighbor, who lives trustfully near you. Do not accuse anyone for no reason— when they have done you no harm. Do not envy the violent or choose any of their ways. For the Lord detests the perverse but takes the upright into his confidence. The Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame. Evening Reflection Proverbs 3, verses 5 and 6, has long been my favorite passage of all of Scripture. Its truths cuts through the noise of this frenetic world we live in, and remind us what is involved with walking the pathway that God calls us to. Firstly, walking straight along God’s pathways is rooted in trust. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. I don’t know about you, but too often I try to reverse that order. I trust too much in my own understanding, and I lean not on God’s wisdom or direction. But the life of faith is rooted in the life of trust – this daring belief that no matter what, we are surrounded by the presence of the God who created us, redeemed us, and sustains us. Verse 26 promises that the Lord will keep our feet from being snared. This trust, this heartfelt trust that binds love and faithfulness to ev
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Today · 5 minYour Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - Finding Peace in the Storm
The storm comes at night, when the house is quiet and there is nothing left to distract. And with it comes the familiar question: why, after being told so many times not to be afraid, does panic still win and prayer get forgotten? In the boat on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples had the same problem. A great windstorm rose, the waves broke over the sides, and Jesus was asleep on a cushion in the stern. Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing? He woke, spoke to the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm. Then came His question: why are you so afraid? It is tempting to want that kind of miracle every time, a dramatic sign that the storm will end. But the sign has already been given. Jesus is the resurrected King, and the wind and sea obey Him. That is reason enough to trust Him. He does not counsel denial. Jesus Himself sweated blood in Gethsemane, afraid of the anguish ahead. Pain and fear are real. But He is in the boat with us. We are never alone in the trouble, and we know how the story ends: He has defeated every enemy and risen victorious. Some fears may come true. We will lose people and things. But we will never lose His grip on our souls, however hard the wind blows. And on the other side of the tempest, we emerge more like our Savior than before. Tonight, even if the storm outside keeps raging, the storm inside can be stilled by faith in His power and love. Ponder Tonight Jesus does not ask us to deny the storm. He acknowledges it, enters it, and invites us to trust Him within it. The sign we are tempted to look for has already been given in the resurrection. The One who rules the wind and sea is the same One who holds us. Peace does not require perfect circumstances. It rests on the certainty that He is in the boat and will never let go. Surrendering one specific burden tonight is a practical way to trust that the Jesus who calmed the waves is holding us now. Tonight’s Scripture “And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” — Mark 4:39, ESV Your Evening Prayer Lord, Forgive us. We forget how powerful You are. Nothing can overcome Your plans, and no enemy can prevail against You. You have called us Your children, and no good Father would turn his back on a child caught in a tornado. Help us remember that You speak and the demons shudder, You speak and the weather obeys. Make us obedient, so that we trust You more. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture.
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Today · 8 minYour Daily Bible Verse - What God Wants To Do For You (Isaiah 30:18)
Today's Bible Verse: "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!" — Isaiah 30:18 Have you ever wondered what God wants to do for you when you're struggling, waiting, or unsure of what comes next? Isaiah 30:18 reminds us that God's heart is filled with grace, compassion, and justice. Even when we become impatient or struggle to trust His timing, God remains faithful and desires to show us His goodness. Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel ️ Listen to more daily devotionals with Jessica at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss. She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments. Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com. Let Scripture shape your heart today—begin with the Bible Verse of the Day on Biblestudytools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 16 minCrosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews - God Can Redeem Anyone’s Story and Rahab Is the Proof
Hope Klessig was in third grade when she traveled to Branson, Missouri, with her family and saw Noah at Sight and Sound. The second act opened, live animals surrounded her, and she thought it was the coolest thing ever. Years later, after studying musical theater in college and driving 14 hours from Wisconsin to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for an audition, she moved there in 2021. Now she plays Rahab in Joshua, which is coming to movie theaters October 30 as Joshua Live. Rahab, live Bible theater, and a God who redeems any story: Hope shares why Rahab is far more than the Canaanite prostitute people remember from Sunday school, and what it took for her to hang the scarlet cord and swear an oath with the Hebrew spies. She walks through life at Sight and Sound, from over 400 shows a year to a full week of filming with a Steadicam on stage, and from understudies stepping in mid-show to dodging live animals. She also explains why every production ends with the gospel, and why it is a gift to use her talent without ever questioning whether it glorifies God. Highlights How a third-grade trip to see Noah in Branson planted the dream that led her to Sight and Sound Why Rahab is more than a supporting character, and what her scarlet cord and oath reveal about her courage The central lesson of Rahab’s story: God can redeem anyone’s story if they surrender to Him How a full week of filming with a Steadicam on stage works, and why most of the film is the live Friday night performance Why the cast performs over 400 shows of Joshua a year, with two months of rehearsal before opening How each major role is cast three to four people deep, and how understudies and swings keep every show in good hands The honest realities of live animals on stage, including riding a donkey as Mary and dodging the occasional mess Why working at a theater where she never has to question whether her gifts glorify God means so much Resources / Links / CTA Hope Klessig website: https://hopeklessig.wixsite.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeklessig Joshua Live: in theaters October 30 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 51 minTalk About That - Best Of 2026 | Ghost Camels, Arranged Marriages, and Dyed Souls
John has specific instructions for his wife when he dies, and reveals his obsession with vice grip pliers. Meanwhile, Jonnie ponders the real villain of the Titanic movie and tells the strange story of how government-imported camels in the 1800's led to ghost sightings in Arizona. Plus, a conversation about contemplation, and the power our thoughts have over the direction of our lives. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by A Box of Old Cables in Your Garage: "Every Man Has One… and Every Man is Afraid to Throw It Out” FOLLOW Jonnie W: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 30 minJesus Calling: Stories of Faith - Turning Setbacks Into New Beginnings: Giavani Cairo & Bob Hartman and John Schlitt
This week, we’re talking with actor Giavani Cairo who plays Thaddeus on the popular show The Chosen, which premieres their sixth season on November 15th. Giavani shares how he built confidence through acting and how playing Thaddeus has transformed the way he views his own life and work. Next up, we’ll hear from Petra founder Bob Hartman and longtime lead singer John Schlitt about the unexpected ways God brought them together, the moments when the band nearly called it quits, and what has kept Petra going for more than five decades. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Michael Iskander Upcoming interview: Dr. David Downing Giavani Cairo The Chosen Baron Brown Studio Shahar Isaac Dallas Jenkins Jonathan Roumie ChosenCon Bob Hartman John Schlitt Petra This Means War Petra Praise 1 Beyond Belief Hope Ephesians 2:12 Beyond Belief Angel Studios film Interview Quotes: “I wasn’t the best friend I could be to myself while having a lot of low confidence, especially after my dad passed. And I just always wanted to do that for people. I think through acting, I’m able to connect with people on that level through the characters I portray.” - Giavani Cairo “It’s very important to have God in my creative process, to have in my life daily. I start my day with Him and He just grounds me.” - Giavani Cairo “I want to be a part of projects that have an impact in the way God has had an impact on me.” - Giavani Cairo “Thaddeus has taught me that God has put us all on this earth for a reason. He’s given me the strength and kindness that I wish I had given to myself when I was younger.” - Giavani Cairo “We get messages every day and people in person telling us, ‘Hey, you’ve inspired my faith.’ ‘You’ve reignited my faith.’ ‘You’ve repaired a relationship I had with a close friend or a family member.’ ‘You saved my life, literally.’ That is what shared faith can do. I think all people re
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Today · 6 minThe Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Thank God for What Never Happened
Have you ever looked back on your life and realized how many dangerous situations could have ended differently? God’s protection is not always something we recognize in the moment. Sometimes, we only see His guiding hand years later when we consider the accidents, harmful encounters, and unexpected dangers that never became part of our story. Second Thessalonians 3:3 reminds us that the Lord is faithful, strengthening and protecting His people from evil. While the reality of evil and the uncertainty of life can make it easy to worry about what might happen, God does not want us to live consumed by fear and anxiety. We can trust His sovereignty, rest in His presence, and thank Him for the ways He has protected us—even when we were unaware of the danger. Reflecting on God's faithfulness helps us develop a deeper sense of gratitude, recognize His care throughout our lives, and find peace in knowing that our safety ultimately rests in Him. Highlights How looking back on past experiences can reveal God's unseen protection. Why we can thank God for dangers, accidents, and harmful situations that never happened. What 2 Thessalonians 3:3 teaches us about God's faithfulness and protection from evil. How the reality of evil can create anxiety if we focus too much on what could happen. Why we should trust God more than human circumstances or the promises of others. How Psalm 4:8 reminds us that we can rest peacefully because the Lord makes us dwell in safety. How recognizing God's protection can deepen our gratitude, strengthen our faith, and help us live without fear. Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Thank God for What Never Happened By Melinda Eye Cooper Bible Reading: But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one. - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV I like true crime shows. But only if the perpetrator is caught by the end of the program. Honestly, I wrestled with this about myself for a while. Why? What exactly is it that I l
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Today · 1 minLatido - Cuando tus fuerzas ya no alcanzan
Jesús dijo en Juan 14: 26: “El Consolador, el Espíritu Santo... les enseñará todas las cosas”. No fuimos creados para vivir dependiendo solo de nuestras fuerzas. Fuimos creados para vivir llenos del Espíritu de Dios. Porque la vida no cambia cuando tienes más fuerzas… cambia cuando permites que el Espíritu Santo sea tu fuerza. Escrito por Mercy Cosme CANAL EN TELEGRAM GRUPO EN WHATSAPP Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 4 minChapter-A-Day Audio Bible - Isaiah 55
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Today · 6 minYour Daily Prayer - A Prayer to Remember You Are Truly Never Alone
Seasons of physical separation, whether from a spouse who travels for work or from the daily companionship we once relied on, can bring a quiet loneliness that is hard to explain. It is possible to be surrounded by faithful friends and a loving marriage and still feel the ache of being alone. The Lord often uses those exact seasons to reveal how near He really is. Psalm 145:18 promises that the Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. God’s nearness is only a cry away. He already knows our hearts and deepest needs, but when we bring our burdens to Him honestly and vulnerably, our souls are reminded of His goodness and unfailing love. Community and friendship are real gifts from God, and He often uses people to show us His love. But the pattern He invites us into is to run to the Father first, and then draw near to others so that we can grow in Christ together. If you are in a season of loneliness, cry out to Him, and do not neglect gathering with other believers who can remind you that you are never truly alone. Bible Verse “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18, NASB Ponder Today God’s nearness is only a cry away. You never have to wonder whether He hears you or whether He is close. Loneliness can reveal God’s nearness. Difficult seasons often become the places where we discover how faithfully He stays with us. Bring your burdens to Him honestly. He already knows your heart, but sharing your cares reminds your soul of His goodness and steadfast love. Run to the Father first. Community and marriage are blessings, but our deepest refuge belongs to God alone. Do not forsake fellowship with other believers. God often shows His love through people, and together we remind one another that we are never alone. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and for the promise that You are near to all who call upon You in truth. You invite us to come just as we are, with honest hearts and every burden we carry. Teach us to cry out to You in every season, not because You need reminding of our struggles, but because our souls need to be reminded of Your goodness, faithfulness, and steadfast love. Help us find our deepest comfort and refuge in You alone. Thank You also for the gift of friendship and Christian community. Teach us to receive comfort from others with grateful hearts while remembering that You are our ultimate refuge. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for being the truest Friend who sticks closer than a brother. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through d
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Today · 1 minHeartbeat - Asking for Help Isn’t Failing
Life can get overwhelming quickly. One commitment runs into another, your schedule gets too full, and suddenly you’re trying to figure out how to be in two places at once. In those moments, it’s easy to think, “I’ll figure it out. I don’t want to bother anyone.” But asking for help isn’t failing. Galatians 6:2 reminds us to “carry each other’s burdens.” God created us for community, and we were never meant to carry everything alone. Takeaways from this episode: • Needing help doesn’t mean you’re failing. • God designed us to support one another. • Don’t be afraid to ask trusted friends or family for help. • Letting someone help you can strengthen community. • Sometimes giving someone the opportunity to help is a gift to them, too. You don’t have to carry everything by yourself. When life feels overwhelming, let someone show up for you. Don’t forget: You can also download our free devotional, “Mind, Body & Soul,” designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Learn more about HEARTBEAT- https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/heartbeat Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Today · 4 minDaily Devotions with Pastor John - There is no substitute for the presence of God
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Yesterday · 21 minPraying Christian Women - 509 Praying Through Psalms 71: Declaring God's Faithfulness to the Next Generation!
Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today! What happens when the passing of time and the weight of getting older make you realize just how much you still need God’s rescue, and leave you wondering if you’ve done enough to pass your faith on to the next generation? Join Jaime on the Praying Christian Women Podcast for a heartfelt and reflective devotional on Psalm 71, a rich chapter titled the "Prayer of an Old Man for Deliverance" that weaves together a lifetime of God’s faithfulness from our earliest youth into our gray-haired years. Reflecting on recently turning fifty and looking back across the distinct eras of her own life—from entering motherhood, to launching the podcast with Alana, to stepping into a brand-new calling teaching non-speaking individuals to communicate—Jaime explores how each season builds upon the last as an "Ebenezer" of God's goodness. She opens with a powerful perspective shift: thanking God even for our trials, inadequacies, and this fallen construct of time, because our helplessness serves as the very backdrop that magnifies His "enoughness" and turns our praise into a weapon of mass destruction against the enemy's lies. As the psalmist pleads not to be cast off in old age before declaring God's strength to the coming generation, Jaime vulnerably shares her own parental urgency—and the temptation to feel regret over distracted, screen-filled moments at home. She offers a freeing word of encouragement for anyone feeling behind: refusing to let the enemy paralyze us with guilt, and treating this very second as the first moment of a brand-new beginning. Come ready to throw off the paralyzing weight of past regret, the fear of aging and loss, and the overwhelm of life's increasing responsibilities. Let this episode remind you that it is never too late to plant seeds of faith in the lives of those around you. Because He is the Rock of habitation who has sustained you from your mother's womb, who revives you from the depths of the earth, and whose victorious story is already written with a glorious "Amen." Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook
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Yesterday · 48 minThe Walk: Real Stories of Faith - Gary LeBlanc of Mercy Chefs: Feeding People Is My Worship
Gary LeBlanc spent 35 years in hotels and restaurants, and by the end of it he had engineered his life so he never had to set foot in a kitchen again. "I had worked my way out of the kitchen a half dozen times," he tells Kurtis Parks, "only to have something happen in the hotel, and somebody would go, wait a minute, Gary does food." As a Hilton managing director in Virginia, he finally had people who had people who ran the kitchens. Then Katrina hit New Orleans — his hometown, where he came up in the business. His daughter lost a home. His grandmother was evacuated, fell days later, and died a few months on. Watching the coverage, he began recognizing former coworkers being airlifted onto the overpasses. "It wasn't just seeing this incredible humanity need. It was seeing people I knew." He drove down and cooked. What he found there set everything in motion: "I saw food being served that was keeping people alive, but I didn't see love. I didn't see professionalism. I didn't see a chef's acumen. I just saw people scooping and running." What followed was nine months of arguing with God. "I said no. I said, here's eight other names. These are people that could do this better than me. Do you need phone numbers?" Then God spoke audibly — two words, feed people — followed by a quiet question he still carries: "How many men asked you to go back in the kitchen? And you said yes." The hinge of the episode is a failure. Gary's first meal in the Katrina zone was 400 portions stretched to 440 plates, and when he finished, 40 people were still standing in line. "I was broken. I ran into the woods behind the kitchen and I cried like a child." He demanded God make him taller, stronger, smarter. The answer reframed it: "I can use you. But you're gonna have to let go of yourself." Twenty years and more than 39 million meals later, he says they have never run out again. He describes being convicted while handing a plate down out of a mobile kitchen window. Mercy Chefs no longer serves from windows. "We serve from the ground, eye to eye with the people that we're serving." Their end-of-night debrief isn't the meal count — it's one question: who was your one? He also tells two stories he calls creative miracles, including a Thanksgiving where 800 prepped portions somehow fed nearly 1,800, and a Haitian pastor whose reframe has stayed with him: "They've all heard the gospel. What they've never had is the gospel intersect their life in a moment of need." The theology lands when Kurtis asks about faith and risk. "You have got to pour out to receive." Gary unpacks it: "If the Lord comes to me and he's gonna pour out oil and my pots are full, I've got my oil. I don't have his oil. I want his oil." He admits he fails at it. "I still go back to my business mind — what's your cash reserves, what's your flow number. That's not Holy Spirit math. That's man math." Asked how any of this counts as worship, he doesn't hesitate. "Worship is anything that you offer up to the Lord." He lists what he can't do — after-school care, elder care, cutting trees, blue tarps — and lands on what he can. "But I do food. Food is hard. They can't do food. I can do food. And that's my worship." On what he expects at the end: "I'm not expecting the Lord to say, look what you did. I'm expecting to have the opportunity to say, Lord, look what you did." "Worship is anything that you offer up to the Lord." — Gary LeBlanc IN THIS EPISODE He spent a career escaping the kitchen. Six times he worked his way out, six times he got pulled back. Katrina was personal. Watching the airlifts on television, he recognized former coworkers being set down on the overpasses. What was missing wasn't food. "I saw food being served that was keeping people alive, but I didn't see love." Nine months of saying no. "Here's eight other names. These are people that could do this better than me. Do you need phone numbers?"
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Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager - Why Did America Enter World War I? | Veterans Day Special, Part 2
In this Veterans Day Special, Part 2, Dennis Prager welcomes bestselling historian H.W. Crocker III to discuss America's role in World War I and how the United States helped change the course of history. Drawing on his book The Yanks Are Coming: A Military History of the United States in World War I, Crocker explores why America entered the conflict in 1917 and why the war's outcome mattered far beyond the battlefield. Dennis and Crocker examine Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, the sinking of American ships, and the infamous Zimmermann Telegram, which proposed a German alliance with Mexico against the United States. They discuss President Woodrow Wilson's reluctance to enter the war, Theodore Roosevelt's outspoken criticism of German aggression, and the growing threats that ultimately made American involvement unavoidable. Crocker explains how the United States rapidly transformed its military, sending millions of men into service and helping turn the tide against the German Empire. He also highlights the American heroes who emerged from the conflict, including Sergeant York, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Douglas MacArthur, while exploring how World War I helped shape the generation that would later lead America through World War II. Why did America enter World War I? Could Germany have dominated Europe without American intervention? And how did this conflict help shape the modern world? Join Dennis Prager and H.W. Crocker III for a fascinating look at the American soldiers, military leaders, and historic decisions that helped define the 20th century. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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