Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects back on the world of the series "Stranger Things" and its cultural and spiritual aspects.  He also looks at the people (and some non-people) who shaped a lot of what we saw in the media in 2025.  Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," encourages us to not just use your own strength and willpower to drive your 2026 fitness journey.  Rather, receive God's promises for your life and health transformation. 

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Each day, we have the option to respond to our circumstances with either griping or gratitude. Dr. Tony Evans explains why that choice affects far more than just how we feel and reveals the connection between our perspective and our priorities.

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The Joy Bringer Podcast - Genesis Ch 12 - 13 (The Call Of Abram, Trust Before Clarity)

Summary

In this episode of the Joy Bringer Podcast, Season Bowers reads and explores the story of Abram from Genesis 12 and 13, focusing on the themes of trust, surrender, and the blessings that follow obedience to God's call. Abram's journey begins at the age of 75, as he leaves behind everything familiar to follow God's promise of a great nation. The conversation delves into the challenges of trusting God without clarity and the importance of surrendering control to receive blessings.

Keywords

trust, faith, surrender, blessings, Abram, God, journey, promises, clarity, obedience, Season Bowers

Takeaways

Trust before clarity is essential in our journey of faith.

00:00 The Call to Trust: Abram's Journey Begins

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Carol McLeod, author of "Overflowing," helps open up the Paul's epistle of Colossians to help us focus on Jesus, who is our life!  We need Him as we live in our broken world.  Counselor Gale Kragt, author of the 6-week devotional "The Heart of Healing," offers a journey of reflection and healing as you walk with God.  

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The Joy Bringer Podcast - Genesis Ch 10 - 11 (Generations, Pride, And Redemption) 

Summary

In this episode of the Joy Bringer Podcast, Season Bowers reads Genesis chapters 10 and 11, focusing on the genealogies of Noah's sons and the significant narrative of the Tower of Babel. The discussion highlights the importance of humility, the consequences of pride, and God's redemptive plan through the lineage leading to Abram. The episode emphasizes the themes of unity, language, and divine intervention in human affairs.

Keywords

Genesis, genealogy, Tower of Babel, Shem, Ham, Japheth, biblical history, pride, redemption, language, unity, Season Bowers

Genesis chapters 10 and 11 cover the genealogy of Noah's sons.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Genesis 10 and 11