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Christians today face a divided culture that often sees faith as the problem—not the solution. How do we live faithfully in this “negative world” without being consumed by culture wars?

In this episode, host Michael Foust talks with Pastor JD Greear, author of Everyday Revolutionary: How to Transcend the Culture War and Transform the World (Zondervan, Oct. 7 release). Greear unpacks how the example of Daniel, Jesus, and the early church helps believers engage with boldness and grace—even when the world is hostile.

Key Takeaways

• What it means to live as Christians in a “negative world”

• How Daniel models courage and compassion in Babylon

• The danger of “political captivity” for the church

• Grace and truth: avoiding the ditches of legalism and liberalism

• How social media fuels division and how Christians can resist polarization

• Signs of revival among Gen Z—and what churches must call them into

About the Book: Everyday Revolutionary
In Everyday Revolutionary, Pastor JD Greear equips believers to navigate modern cultural tension without losing sight of Jesus’ mission. Drawing from Scripture and real-life stories, he challenges Christians to be people of both grace and truth—leading with the gospel above all.

️ Release Date: October 7, 2025
Publisher: Zondervan

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Welcome to Inside the Epicenter with Joel and Lynn Rosenberg, brought to you by the Joshua Fund. In this episode, cohost Lynn Rosenberg sits down with Victor Kalisher, head of the Bible Society in Israel, to explore how God is moving among the Jewish people today. Victor shares incredible stories of spiritual openness in Israel—Orthodox Jews discovering the Messiah in the Scriptures, and new projects like mobile Bible vans reaching communities in need. You'll hear about the growing hunger for God’s Word since recent crises and learn how the Joshua Fund and Bible Society are working together to strengthen the church in Israel. Join us for uplifting stories, new outreach initiatives, and ways you can pray and support God’s work in the region.

(00:02) "Israel's Prophecies and Global Impact"
(04:38) "Watchman: Urgent Call for Salvation"
(08:12) Secretive Visits to a Christian Center
(12:01) "Curiosity Around Isaiah 53"
(13:53) Israel Turns to Faith After Crisis
(19:27) Israelis Turn to Psalms During Crisis
(22:09) Spreading God's Word in Israel
(26:27) Exploring Passover and Prophecy
(29:02) Understanding God's Complex Unity

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Verse of the Day: Genesis 12, verse 3. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you, I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.

Praying for the Jewish people in Israel to encounter God's Word with fresh understanding so that they might see Jesus as the Messiah? 
Pray for the ongoing projects of the Bible Society in Israel for Victor and his team, including their messianic psalm book, mobile Bible vans, and discipleship of those who are seeking. 
Pray for believers in the land of Israel to be strengthened, encouraged, and equipped so that they might better share the hope of the Gospel with their neighbors.

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Today’s Bible Verse:
"If you are determined to go to Egypt and you do go to settle there, then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow you into Egypt, and there you will die." — Jeremiah 42:15–16

In Jeremiah 42, God warns His people not to run to Egypt for safety. Their fear drove them toward what looked like security, but the very dangers they tried to escape would meet them there. This passage reminds us that when we place our trust in human solutions instead of God’s direction, we risk walking right into the trouble we’re trying to avoid.

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Do you find delight in the Lord? Meditate on Psalm 84:10. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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Have you ever felt the weight of insecurity—wondering if you’re enough, measuring yourself against others, or carrying the burden of impossible expectations? I know I have.

That’s why I was so grateful to sit down with Sharon Hodde Miller for this week’s episode of The Love Offering Podcast. Sharon is the author of Free of Me and her newest devotional, Gazing at God. Both books offer a refreshing, hope-filled message: true freedom doesn’t come from fixing ourselves but from fixing our eyes on Him.

Sharon invites us to embark on a grace-filled journey toward freedom from self-centeredness. In her 40-day devotional, she gently guides readers to:

• identify the wounds, assumptions, and scripts that keep us stuck in self-focus
  · recognize our true identity in Christ
  · break the bondage of insecurity so we can freely love God and others

As Sharon writes, “We are never more fragile than when we make ourselves the center of our story.” The good news is that our story doesn’t begin or end with us—it begins and ends with God.

If you’ve been weighed down by insecurity or caught in the cycle of striving and self-doubt, I encourage you to listen to this week’s conversation. Sharon’s wisdom will help you exchange the exhausting work of self-focus for the joy of gazing at God.

I pray this episode helps you lift your eyes, find rest, and walk in the freedom that comes from knowing your Creator deeply loves you.

Cheering you on,
Rachael

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Many of us, at times, feel unknown, unloved, and unseen. Perhaps you were raised by emotionally disengaged parents, experienced a significant painful rejection in your adult years, or are battling self-condemnation related to past regrets and mistakes. Regardless of why we, at times, struggle to see ourselves beloved and worthy of love, we all need to know and experience the incomprehensible, unconditional, and never-ending love of God. In this episode, we're sharing a powerful biblical reflection from another LifeAudio host, Bonnie Gray, host of the Breathe: Stress Less podcast. Enjoy, and may this episode be one you can return to again and again, whenever you need the reminder that you are indeed seen, known and deeply loved. 

Discussion/Reflective Questions:

1. What resonated with you most in this episode?
2. When do you msot struggle to feel seen, known and loved?
3. How did it hit you when Bonnie suggested acknowledging that we're fearfully made (Psalm 139) is actually an act of worship?
4. How might reflecting regularly and deeply on God's heart for you help you heal from some of your past rejection or pain due to emotional reject?
5. What is one truth you can hold tight to from this episode, and how will you do so?
6. What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this episode?

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A Liturgy for a Heart of Hospitality 

How can we better welcome others into our lives and homes as Christ has welcomed us?

Today's prayer by Abby Kuykendall is an invitation. Through prayer, scripture, and confession, we can be reminded that hospitality is not about perfection but about creating space for God’s love to be experienced by those around us. As we open our hearts and tables, we become reflections of the generous, welcoming God who first made room for us.

Reference: Hebrews 13: 1-2

Prayer: Father, you are the epitome of hospitality. A God unlike any other. Your open arms and welcoming table invite all to come to you. You have made a home for us in your kingdom and provided everything we need. Help me to be disciplined in serving others and showing hospitality to all. I desire to reflect you. Open my heart to the needs of others and empower me to offer hospitality without hesitation. May my home be a place of comfort and solace so that no matter what circumstances people find themselves in, my table would welcome them just like the example you gave by welcoming us to your table.

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Struggling with darkness, depression, or discouragement? In The Lord Is My Light, Vivian Bricker unpacks Micah 7:8 to remind us that even when we fall, God’s light breaks through. This episode offers hope for Christians battling spiritual darkness, emotional struggles, and seasons of despair—pointing to the Lord’s protection, grace, and peace that bring light out of shadows. Perfect for those seeking encouragement, Christian hope, and biblical truth about overcoming darkness with God’s presence.

✨ Highlights

• Micah 7:8 and the promise: “Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.”

• How depression and spiritual darkness can affect our walk with God

• Why physical and emotional darkness can give a false sense of security

• The Lord’s power to protect, restore, and bring peace even in life’s darkest seasons

• Encouragement to rise again after falling, trusting in God’s light and salvation

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Full Transcript Below:

The Lord Is My Light

By: Vivian Bricker

“Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light” (Micah 7:8). 

As someone who struggles with depression, I often find myself in the darkness. This might surprise some, but I tend to be more comfortable in the darkness. Rainy days and nights bring me comfort, while the brilliance of the sun brings my heart grief. Sad music brings my heart comfort rather than upbeat, happy tunes.

Even though some of us may be comfortable in the darkness, it does not mean it is the healthiest place to be, either physically or spiritually. Always being in physical darkness can worsen our feelings of depression as well as our deep sorrow. In the same way, being in spiritual or emotional darkness can cause us to suffer in our walk with the Lord. 

As we turn more to the Lord, we will see His light shine into our lives. He calls us out of the darkness and into His Kingdom. Even though it might be scary at times to go into the light, we can trust the Lord. The darkness is not our forever home, as it only gives us a false sense of security. By turning to the Lord, we will have His protection, grace, and peace.

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Some days weigh heavy, even without a clear reason. A rainy morning, a long to-do list, or unexpected interruptions can dim our spirits. As our daily prayer and devotional remind us, the psalmist’s words in Psalm 42:5 show that these feelings are not new—God’s people have always wrestled with discouragement. Yet the invitation is the same: place your hope in God and choose to praise Him.

Even when joy feels far away, praise becomes a doorway to hope. Praising God for His faithfulness, His sovereignty, and His nearness redirects our hearts from gloom to light. Whether our struggles are monumental or seemingly minor, we can experience His joy when we lift our eyes to Him.

Today's Bible Reading:

"Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God." – Psalm 42:5

Key Takeaways

• Discouragement doesn’t always have a clear cause—but God is our steady hope in every circumstance.

• Psalm 42:5 calls us to actively place our hope in God and praise Him even when we don’t feel like it.

• Praise shifts our perspective, reminding us that God holds every detail of our days.

• Joy is not dependent on ideal circumstances but on God’s unchanging character.

Let’s Pray Together

Father God, You are my hope and joy. On the days when my spirit feels heavy and my contentment slips away, remind me to place my hope in You. Help me to praise You in every circumstance—whether the valley is deep or the clouds are temporary. Thank You for being my Savior, my constant, and my sovereign God. Today and every day, I choose to praise You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Calls to Action

• Begin your morning by naming three things you can praise God for today.

• When discouragement rises, read Psalm 42 aloud as a prayer.

• Share this devotion with a friend who may be walking through a difficult or weary season.

Related Resources

• What to Do When You Feel Spiritually Dry – Crosswalk.com

• Psalms for Comfort and Strength – BibleStudyTools.com

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