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Spencer Pratt’s lead over Los Angeles Councilwoman Nithya Raman disappears in the LA mayor’s race, as late-counted ballots push Raman closer to the final spot in November’s runoff. President Trump’s rainy interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker in Wisconsin ends abruptly after tense exchanges over Iran, farmers, the press, and California’s slow vote count. Jurors in Texas hear graphic testimony in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial before prosecutors rest their case in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Golden Tempo storms from behind to win the Belmont Stakes, giving trainer Cherie DeVaux another history-making Triple Crown victory after the Kentucky Derby win.

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Nobody told you the waiting is the work.

We live in a world that rewards being discovered — going viral, moving fast, getting noticed. But God's economy runs on something entirely different: development. And development always happens in the dark.

In week two of this summer series, Christine Caine takes us into the darkroom — the season of delay, disappointment, and hiddenness that God uses not to hold us back, but to build the roots that will hold us up when everything shakes.

Christine Caine does it through the story of a young man named David: anointed at 17, appointed at 37. Twenty years. Twenty chapters. And not one of them wasted.

This isn't a season you endure. It's a season you grow in.

Originally heard by over 135,000 people — what is God growing in you right now that you can't yet see?

✨ If you've ever asked questions like…

✅ Why does it feel like everyone else is moving forward while I'm still waiting?

✅ I feel called and gifted — so why isn't anything happening yet?

✅ What's the difference between a gift and an anointing — and why does it matter?

✅ How do I stay faithful in private when no one seems to notice?

✅ Why does God's process feel so slow when the world moves so fast?

✅ What do I do when I feel overlooked by the people who were supposed to see me?

✅ How do I stop comparing my journey to someone else's highlight reel?

…then this is your episode.

What you'll learn:

→ Why God's development process is not optional — and why bypassing it produces gifted people with no anointing and purpose that doesn't last.

→ The crucial difference between being anointed and being appointed — and why the gap between those two moments is where your character is forged.

→ How faithful, private obedience — doing what God has placed in front of you right now — is always what positions you for what He has prepared for you next.

SUMMER SERIES: A Summer of Faith to Flourish — new episodes every Monday.

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New here? Christine Caine is a speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Propel Women is an initiative of the ministry dedicated to coming alongside women around the globe to activate their God-given purpose. You can tune in to her weekly Equip and Empower Podcast to be encouraged by the hope of Jesus wherever you are. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.

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How do we protect our kids spiritually and set wise boundaries without raising them in a culture of fear?

In this episode, Jaime and Alana dive into the nuanced—and sometimes controversial—topic of navigating Halloween, fantasy media, and cultural traditions as Christians. They discuss the critical difference between setting healthy spiritual boundaries and letting “religious default settings” or fear-based superstition dictate our choices, exploring why treating pop culture with extreme suspicion can sometimes do more harm than good.

Alana highlights the historical weaponization of the word “witch” by old-school religious establishments to silence women and control spiritual independence, sparking a deeper conversation about how we label things as “evil” without thoughtful examination. Meanwhile, she opens up about her own attempt to watch Harry Potter as an adult and the surprising “nocebo” effect—how deeply ingrained beliefs that something is spiritually dangerous can trigger real spiritual and emotional unease—showing how our upbringing can shape our reactions even when we intellectually know better. Jaime shares her evolving perspective on allowing her children to engage with the series, moving from a more permissive stance to a greater awareness of potential spiritual “open doors,” while still rejecting blanket outrage in favor of Holy Spirit-led discernment.

Along the way, they swap practical wisdom on navigating the gray areas of modern Christian parenting and culture. From the beautiful analogy of treating young children like delicate seedlings that need extra protection while older ones must develop resilience through measured exposure, to an eye-opening experience at an Alaska Native Heritage Center, to their kids’ own self-censoring decisions with Percy Jackson and Coco, they offer a discerning yet grace-filled perspective. They emphasize the importance of teaching our children how to think biblically for themselves rather than simply handing down rigid rules, and they guard against the easy temptation to judge other believers who reach different conclusions.

Whether you are wrestling with what media to allow in your home, trying to break free from the fear-based religious environment you grew up in, or simply need a reminder to seek God’s specific wisdom for your family instead of defaulting to either permissiveness or paranoia, we hope this episode encourages you to lead with prayerful discernment, intentionality, and confident grace.

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Executive Producers:

Sir Dr. Vasanth, Lord of Kotlin

Sir Richard the Open Hearted (Richard Gerhardt)

Sir Anonymous, Viscount of the ADFC and Arapahoe County

Sir Carl of Cary

Dennis Cadle — Manuka Gold (code Adam20)

Sir Eroc Rock

Associate Executive Producers:

Sir Woody the Phantom

La Jolla Salt Corporation

Eli the Coffee Guy — Gigawatt Coffee Roasters (code ITM20)

Linda Lupatkin — Imagemakers Ink, Duchess of Jobs

Sir William of Bainbridge Island

Knights and Dames:

Richard Gerhardt > Sir Richard the Open Hearted

Hank > Sir Hot Rod Hank of the Raccoon River Valley (posthumous — layaway switcheroo from Bobbi Boeh)

Order of the Heart:

Sir Dr. Vasanth, Lord of Kotlin

Sir Richard the Open Hearted (Richard Gerhardt)

End of Show Mixes:

Ian Comings (The Value-for-Value Jazz Revue)

Jus Baker (Jobs Jobs Jobs Remix)

MVP (No Agenda Sunday 131)

Art By: Francisco Scaramanga

Mark van Dijk - Systems Master

Ryan Bemrose - Program Director

Back Office Jae Dvorak

Chapters: Dreb Scott

Clip Custodian: Neal Jones

Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman

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