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Spirtual teachings from the Bible to spur Christian growth.

VanHuber church of Christ

Dr. Steven Farmer is the author of several best-selling products including Earth Magic, Animal Spirit Guides, Power Animal Oracle Cards, Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards, Power Animals, Sacred Ceremony, and Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides guided meditation CD. Dr. Farmer is a Soul Healer, shamanic practitioner, ordained minister, hypnotherapist, former college professor and former psychotherapist. He offers workshops and presentations on Soul Healing and a variety of Earth centered spirituality topics. 
 
Dr. Farmer brings a wealth of skills and experience to his writing, teaching, and spiritual healing. He offers private Soul Healing sessions in person and by telephone in a unique and powerful synthesis of his many years of experience as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and shamanic practitioner to afford quick and effective results. 
 
Dr. Farmer makes his home in Laguna Beach, California. For further information, go to www.DrStevenFarmer.com.

Dr. Steven Farmer is the author of several best-selling products including Earth Magic, Animal Spirit Guides, Power Animal Oracle Cards, Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards, Power Animals, Sacred Ceremony, and Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides guided meditation CD. Dr. Farmer is a Soul Healer, shamanic practitioner, ordained minister, hypnotherapist, former college professor and former psychotherapist. He offers workshops and presentations on Soul Healing and a variety of Earth centered spirituality topics. Dr. Farmer brings a wealth of skills and experience to his writing, teaching, and spiritual healing. He offers private Soul Healing sessions in person and by telephone in a unique and powerful synthesis of his many years of experience as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and shamanic practitioner to afford quick and effective results. Dr. Farmer makes his home in Laguna Beach, California. For further information, go to www.DrStevenFarmer.com.

Dr. Steven Farmer is the author of several best-selling products including Earth Magic, Animal Spirit Guides, Power Animal Oracle Cards, Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards, Power Animals, Sacred Ceremony, and Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides guided meditation CD. Dr. Farmer is a Soul Healer, shamanic practitioner, ordained minister, hypnotherapist, former college professor and former psychotherapist. He offers workshops and presentations on Soul Healing and a variety of Earth centered spirituality topics. 
 
Dr. Farmer brings a wealth of skills and experience to his writing, teaching, and spiritual healing. He offers private Soul Healing sessions in person and by telephone in a unique and powerful synthesis of his many years of experience as a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, and shamanic practitioner to afford quick and effective results. 
 
Dr. Farmer makes his home in Laguna Beach, California. For further information, go to www.DrStevenFarmer.com.

Earth Magic Radio with Dr. Steven Farmer

Williamsburg Community Chapel Student Ministries Podcast

Weekly sermons from Epiphany Anglican Church in Gloucester, Ontario.

Sermons from Epiphany

It is difficult to find someone from the West that both understands and can elegantly express the theory behind an Eastern mystical tradition. It is even more difficult to find a modern mystic. In Swami Tripurari we have both: a traditional mystic who can articulate the teachings of an ancient spiritual tradition. A compelling speaker, to hear him and be in his presence is itself a spiritual experience. Swami Tripurari met his initiating guru, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, in the spring of 1972. He relates that he felt as though he had met a long-lost friend, as Srila Prabhupada blessed him with his all-knowing glance. Over the years of service that followed, Srila Prabhupada showered him with affection and repeatedly expressed his appreciation for his selfless service and ability to inspire others. In 1974 Srila Prabhupada instructed him in a widely circulated letter, “So you organize freely. You are the incarnation of book distribution. Take the leadership and do the needful.” Accordingly, Swami Tripurari has set an example of one who is independently thoughtful and capable of making an insightful literary contribution to the world. In 1975 Swami Tripurari was initiated by Srila Prabhupada into the renounced order of sannyasa.

Various Topic 2017

Audio from weekly homilies, presentations, and our Come and See program from Our Lady of Hope and St. Luke parishes in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Anchor and the Quill Podcast

IBRPV

The Online Campus of Grace Summit Church, and the teaching ministry of Pastor Chris Vaughn, bringing the eternal principles of God's Word to you where you are.

Grace Summit Church Podcast

Y será predicado este evangelio del reino en todo el mundo, para testimonio a todas las naciones; y entonces vendrá el fin. Mat.24:14

Sermones IBR

We're a Christian church in Burleigh, Gold Coast, loving people into the Kingdom of God.

Burleigh Village Uniting Church

En este podcast el Pastor Chris Richards, fundador de DHH, nos da consejos prácticos para aplicar a nuestras vidas como hombres, como esposos, padres y empresarios.

De Hombre a Hombre Blog de Chris Richards

Here lies all refreshing and encouraging weekly sermons from GEL Youth, a Christian church based in Tangerang, Indonesia. Let's focus on getting Jesus in our lives, every single day.

GEL Youth Sermon

Voice of Reason with Nathan

Who said we can't be socially connected while practicing good social distance? Listen in as the Hope Grace family shares stories, insights, and life during these trying times.

Life During Lockdown

Encounter Church

Jede Woche eine neue Predigt aus der FeG Würzburg.
Wir sind eine Freie evangelische Gemeinde in Würzburg und feiern unseren Gottesdienst immer sonntags um 10 Uhr.
Mehr Infos finden Sie unter: www.feg-wuerzburg.de

Jede Woche eine neue Predigt aus der FeG Würzburg. Wir sind eine Freie evangelische Gemeinde in Würzburg und feiern unseren Gottesdienst immer sonntags um 10 Uhr. Mehr Infos finden Sie unter: www.feg-wuerzburg.de

FeG Würzburg | Predigt-Podcast

Podcast da igreja Comunidade Dos Discípulos em São Paulo

Comunidade dos Discípulos

Doa Utama

The Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham extends from Stoke in the North to the Thames in the South.  It includes seven cities and five counties; an area with over five million people.
We serve a Catholic population of c. 450,000 through a network of 217 parishes and some 240 schools.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham extends from Stoke in the North to the Thames in the South. It includes seven cities and five counties; an area with over five million people. We serve a Catholic population of c. 450,000 through a network of 217 parishes and some 240 schools.

Women in Scripture

Lifestyle, love, family, ministry, business and finances!

31 Pearlz

The Inupiatun North Alaskan Audio New Testament (ABS) is a unique presentation of the Audio Bible. For a list of other available languages go to our website at http://FaithComesByHearing.com. The mission of Faith Comes By Hearing is to bring His Church together and make disciples from every nation, tribe, language, and people: to give every person the opportunity to listen completely through the New Testament in their heart language.

North Slope Iñupiaq Bible - Inupiatun North Alaskan

Oasis of Hope is an avenue for life answers! Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer questions from friends around the world about life...health, relationships, pandemic, cultures and more. Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/oasisofhopedrsobamehinti/support" rel="noopener">https://anchor.fm/oasisofhopedrsobamehinti/support</a>

Oasis of Hope is an avenue for life answers! Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer questions from friends around the world about life...health, relationships, pandemic, cultures and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oasisofhopedrsobamehinti/support

Oasis of Hope is an avenue for life answers! Drs. Johnson and Feyi Obamehinti answer questions from friends around the world about life...health, relationships, pandemic, cultures and more. Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/oasisofhopedrsobamehinti/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://anchor.fm/oasisofhopedrsobamehinti/support</a>

Oasis of Hope Podcast

A place where you can discover stories of hope, truth and glory as well as find life hacks to live your faith to the fullest.&nbsp; Do you want to share your testimony, faith life hack or story of God's glory? Submit it for publication at www.lifewithchristisbeautiful.com!&nbsp;

A place where you can discover stories of hope, truth and glory as well as find life hacks to live your faith to the fullest.  Do you want to share your testimony, faith life hack or story of God's glory? Submit it for publication at www.lifewithchristisbeautiful.com! 

Flourshing in Faith: Jesus Changed My Life

The church is not a building.&nbsp; The church is not a club. The church is people who believe the Word of God is true and dare to live their lives accordingly. People who courageously serve others when there is nothing to gain. People who give to see their communities radically transformed by grace. The church is we who dare.

The church is not a building.  The church is not a club. The church is people who believe the Word of God is true and dare to live their lives accordingly. People who courageously serve others when there is nothing to gain. People who give to see their communities radically transformed by grace. The church is we who dare.

We Who Dare Podcast

Verse by Verse Bible Study through 1 John. I will be releasing new lessons every other week on Mondays at 12:00 Eastern. <a href="https://www.hopebibleschool.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.hopebibleschool.com</a>

Verse by Verse Bible Study through 1 John. I will be releasing new lessons every other week on Mondays at 12:00 Eastern. www.hopebibleschool.com

Verse by Verse Bible Study through 1 John. I will be releasing new lessons every other week on Mondays at 12:00 Eastern. <a href="https://www.hopebibleschool.com?utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.hopebibleschool.com</a>

Hope Bible School

Im Kara, Thank you for coming to have girl talk with me on my new podcast “Im My Feelings”. I’ll be discussing things that’ll have you reflecting but also have you intrigued. Have a seat and let’s start this healing Journey together, and also remember&nbsp; growth never stops. If you would like to become a supporter of the Im My Feelings podcast show, click the support link below. Thank you for all the love and support. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2270819/support">https://www.buzzsprout.com/2270819/support</a> https://www.paypal.me/ImMyFeelingsPodcast

Im Kara, Thank you for coming to have girl talk with me on my new podcast “Im My Feelings”. I’ll be discussing things that’ll have you reflecting but also have you intrigued. Have a seat and let’s start this healing Journey together, and also remember  growth never stops. If you would like to become a supporter of the Im My Feelings podcast show, click the support link below. Thank you for all the love and support. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2270819/support https://www.paypal.me/ImMyFeelingsPodcast

Im Kara, Thank you for coming to have girl talk with me on my new podcast “Im My Feelings”. I’ll be discussing things that’ll have you reflecting but also have you intrigued. Have a seat and let’s start this healing Journey together, and also remember&nbsp; growth never stops. If you would like to become a supporter of the Im My Feelings podcast show, click the support link below. Thank you for all the love and support. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2270819/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.buzzsprout.com/2270819/support</a> https://www.paypal.me/ImMyFeelingsPodcast

Im My Feelings Podcast

Full sermons available from the Bible Baptist Church Malta

Bible Baptist Church Malta Sermon Audio

La Sabiduría que proviene del Cielo es la Sabiduría de Dios que está contenida en su Santa Palabra. Y a través de ella, se ilumina la vida cotidiana que vive el hombre de hoy.

Sabiduría del Cielo

Welcome to the official Podcast of GStudents, the 6th - 12th grade Student Ministry of Grace Church in Southern Pines, NC! Statistics show that around only 3 out of every 10 students continue to walk with the Lord after they graduate high school. Why is this so? Many reasons to be “tossed up for debate.” But one thing we do know for sure is that students are asking the questions of: Where do I belong? Who am I? And What’s my purpose? And the answers to these questions dramatically make this statistic become more true or false. SO…&nbsp; We exist to answer these questions and see 10 out of every 10 students experience life transformation for the sake of the 10 cities God is calling us to renew. This is the vision - fill the city with Jesus. We will fulfill this vision through our mission of raising a generation of sons and daughters through wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ.&nbsp; We are a 10 out of 10 for the sake of a 10 type Family. We are all in - heart and soul.&nbsp; Join the conversation and listen for your next step!

Welcome to the official Podcast of GStudents, the 6th - 12th grade Student Ministry of Grace Church in Southern Pines, NC! Statistics show that around only 3 out of every 10 students continue to walk with the Lord after they graduate high school. Why is this so? Many reasons to be “tossed up for debate.” But one thing we do know for sure is that students are asking the questions of: Where do I belong? Who am I? And What’s my purpose? And the answers to these questions dramatically make this statistic become more true or false. SO…  We exist to answer these questions and see 10 out of every 10 students experience life transformation for the sake of the 10 cities God is calling us to renew. This is the vision - fill the city with Jesus. We will fulfill this vision through our mission of raising a generation of sons and daughters through wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ.  We are a 10 out of 10 for the sake of a 10 type Family. We are all in - heart and soul.  Join the conversation and listen for your next step!

GSTUDENTS

Today, "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." Romans 12:2 NLT "Powerful steps to Christian Transformation in 10 Minutes a Day!" Why a daily podcast about transformation? 1st. Transformation is God’s process to restore to you everything Satan, sin, and self stole from you. Interested yet?&nbsp; &nbsp;2nd.&nbsp; God has amazing plans for your life! You don’t want to miss the adventures He planned for you. HOWFor over 30 years I’ve served as a home group leader, Heart Transformation Coach, teacher, intercessor, and author in Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and in the US. I met a lot of Christians from all over the world. &nbsp;Many believers are born again, but not transformed.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know that pain.&nbsp;With help of others, I found God’s path of heart transformation. It took me many years. You can do it in fraction of that time and with much less pain. &nbsp;A Framework for Your Transformation I Perspective - Vision = Identity &amp; Purpose II Process - Practically How Can I do That?&nbsp; (Holy Spirit makes us like Christ, not by changing our behavior, but by creating the character of Christ in us. Gal 5:22 - the fruit Holy Spirit creates in us as we renew our minds with God's Word. It's the Holy Spirit and the Word.) III Pain Points - What is holding you back - tripping you up? How to break free from pain caused by Wounds from the Past. &nbsp; IV A Plan&nbsp; - Transformation is a lifelong process. We need a plan to keep us moving and going the right direction. WhatDaily 5 Minute Podcast (audio &amp; Youtube video)Daily 5 Minute ActivationsEach podcast has an "activation" step which should take 5 minutes. Truth acted upon becomes a part of your life. Truth neglected is forgotten.&nbsp; Subscribe now! <a href="https://www.10minutetransformation.com/">&nbsp;10minutetransformation.com</a> to receive a free minibook "How to Let God Transform You into a New Person!" and weekly insights. Also watch podcast YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@10MinuteTransformation . &nbsp;&nbsp;

Today, "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." Romans 12:2 NLT "Powerful steps to Christian Transformation in 10 Minutes a Day!" Why a daily podcast about transformation? 1st. Transformation is God’s process to restore to you everything Satan, sin, and self stole from you. Interested yet?   2nd.  God has amazing plans for your life! You don’t want to miss the adventures He planned for you. HOW For over 30 years I’ve served as a home group leader, Heart Transformation Coach, teacher, intercessor, and author in Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and in the US. I met a lot of Christians from all over the world.  Many believers are born again, but not transformed.   I know that pain.  With help of others, I found God’s path of heart transformation. It took me many years. You can do it in fraction of that time and with much less pain.  A Framework for Your Transformation I Perspective - Vision = Identity & Purpose II Process - Practically How Can I do That?  (Holy Spirit makes us like Christ, not by changing our behavior, but by creating the character of Christ in us. Gal 5:22 - the fruit Holy Spirit creates in us as we renew our minds with God's Word. It's the Holy Spirit and the Word.) III Pain Points - What is holding you back - tripping you up? How to break free from pain caused by Wounds from the Past.   IV A Plan  - Transformation is a lifelong process. We need a plan to keep us moving and going the right direction. What Daily 5 Minute Podcast (audio & Youtube video) Daily 5 Minute Activations Each podcast has an "activation" step which should take 5 minutes. Truth acted upon becomes a part of your life. Truth neglected is forgotten.  Subscribe now!  10minutetransformation.com to receive a free minibook "How to Let God Transform You into a New Person!" and weekly insights. Also watch podcast YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@10MinuteTransformation .   

Today, "Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." Romans 12:2 NLT "Powerful steps to Christian Transformation in 10 Minutes a Day!" Why a daily podcast about transformation? 1st. Transformation is God’s process to restore to you everything Satan, sin, and self stole from you. Interested yet?&nbsp; &nbsp;2nd.&nbsp; God has amazing plans for your life! You don’t want to miss the adventures He planned for you. HOWFor over 30 years I’ve served as a home group leader, Heart Transformation Coach, teacher, intercessor, and author in Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and in the US. I met a lot of Christians from all over the world. &nbsp;Many believers are born again, but not transformed.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know that pain.&nbsp;With help of others, I found God’s path of heart transformation. It took me many years. You can do it in fraction of that time and with much less pain. &nbsp;A Framework for Your Transformation I Perspective - Vision = Identity &amp; Purpose II Process - Practically How Can I do That?&nbsp; (Holy Spirit makes us like Christ, not by changing our behavior, but by creating the character of Christ in us. Gal 5:22 - the fruit Holy Spirit creates in us as we renew our minds with God's Word. It's the Holy Spirit and the Word.) III Pain Points - What is holding you back - tripping you up? How to break free from pain caused by Wounds from the Past. &nbsp; IV A Plan&nbsp; - Transformation is a lifelong process. We need a plan to keep us moving and going the right direction. WhatDaily 5 Minute Podcast (audio &amp; Youtube video)Daily 5 Minute ActivationsEach podcast has an "activation" step which should take 5 minutes. Truth acted upon becomes a part of your life. Truth neglected is forgotten.&nbsp; Subscribe now! <a href="https://www.10minutetransformation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">&nbsp;10minutetransformation.com</a> to receive a free minibook "How to Let God Transform You into a New Person!" and weekly insights. Also watch podcast YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@10MinuteTransformation . &nbsp;&nbsp;

10 Minute Transformation

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Mountain of Olives

Welcome to The Real Saints Podcast, a vibrant and insightful journey where we strengthen relationships with Christ &amp; deeply explore the heart and character of God. Our mission is to empower and unite believers from all walks of life, fostering a community where faith is not just professed, but passionately lived out in both deed and truth.&nbsp; We always want to keep it 💯 with the Lord &amp; we encourage you to do the same. See you in heaven if not here on 🌎!&nbsp;

Welcome to The Real Saints Podcast, a vibrant and insightful journey where we strengthen relationships with Christ & deeply explore the heart and character of God. Our mission is to empower and unite believers from all walks of life, fostering a community where faith is not just professed, but passionately lived out in both deed and truth.  We always want to keep it 💯 with the Lord & we encourage you to do the same. See you in heaven if not here on 🌎! 

The Real Saints Podcast

Welcome back to another inspiring sermon! This week, Pastor Paul teaches us how, as Christians, we can be gatekeepers by loving Jesus, fearing (reverencing) Jesus, and serving Jesus. He challenged us to let our lives be an example to others and to fully embrace our role in God's kingdom. Don’t miss this powerful message!

Welcome back to another inspiring sermon! This week, Pastor Paul teaches us how, as Christians, we can be gatekeepers by loving Jesus, fearing (reverencing) Jesus, and serving Jesus. He challenged us to let our lives be an example to others and to fully embrace our role in God's kingdom. Don’t miss this powerful message!

The Higher Place UK

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Brad and Kyle are twin brothers who want to share their faith, family, and football with the world. As these Godly men share with you their journey, their hope is that you to will be leading a Godly life.

KPB Podcast with Brad & Kyle

A podcast sharing the purpose of human existence - A profound view not invented by culture, philosophy, science or religion. The pod will expand on the meaning of life where I will share and invite guests for a conversation on this marvelous topic. 

Have you ever considered how to give your friends or family an opportunity to hear a clear sharing on the purpose of life but didn't know how? This is is one way you could do this.

Disclaimer: I am not an expert or a perfect person, just someone who enjoyed hearing this and want to share it with others.

A podcast sharing the purpose of human existence - A profound view not invented by culture, philosophy, science or religion. The pod will expand on the meaning of life where I will share and invite guests for a conversation on this marvelous topic. Have you ever considered how to give your friends or family an opportunity to hear a clear sharing on the purpose of life but didn't know how? This is is one way you could do this. Disclaimer: I am not an expert or a perfect person, just someone who enjoyed hearing this and want to share it with others.

The Meaning of Human Life

Lent Explained: Tracing the Origins, Rituals, and Evolution of Christianity's Contemplative Pre-Easter Season As the hectic rush of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations subside, many Christians worldwide observe a collective spiritual comedown phase marked by fasting, charity and self-reflection commemorating Jesus Christ's desert purification quest culminating towards Easter rebirth glories. This reflective period steeped somberness known as Lent traces early rites of catechumen initiation welcoming new faithful culminating baptismal rebirths on Easter Sundays. Today's modern Lenten observations imbue similar metaphysical renewal symbolizing Christ's temptation resistance against the devil 40 days sustaining clarity until fulfillment of divine purpose ahead. Beyond solemn medieval trappings endured dourly, contemporary Lent increasingly celebrates uplifting themes of positive transformation going inward before breakthroughs ahead. The multifaceted Lenten journey ultimately mirrors life’s hard yet hopeful seasons awaiting light ahead. Ancient Roots Marking Solemn Milestones The earliest Lenten tradition traces 2nd-3rd Century missionary expansion eastward Greece/Asia Minor where lengthier pre-baptism mentorship prepared local conversion reception welcoming Roman Empire territories into early Christendom. During this immersive discipleship phase known as the "Catechumenate”, converts underwent solemn teaching, prayer, exorcism rites and scripture study over the years signifying intent to join churchly ranks. The immediate 40-day period preceding Easter baptism specifically intensified resolve through fasting, confessions and ascetical rituals steeling the spirit until illumination. 4th Century documents confirm Rome adopting this ‘Quadragesima’ (translated as ‘forty days’) Eastern traditional Lent phase formally before region-wide Easter celebration night. Christian calendar adaptations also shifted Easter observations astronomically determining the first Sunday after Passover’s full moon annually. So Lent landing earlier or later yearly prevented static date. 402AD marks the Synod making Lent fixed symbol though still fluid lengths between 37-44 days depending on Easter's lunar landing. So from early origins through Medieval eras, purposeful Lent served important community milestones demarcating doctrinal transformations from secular worldliness towards reborn idealism refocusing higher salvation beyond earthly pleasures. It channeled collective reflections on life’s greater priorities, sins requiring atonement and the Passion awaiting Easter's horizon when kept solemnly. Traditional Practices and Regional Customs Classic Lent practice emphasizes prayer, penance and substantive sacrifice offered to feeling closer emulating Jesus Christ's intense 40-day solo desert isolation resisting devil temptations through scripture and perseverance. This manifests in varied ways culturally throughout Christendom landscapes over historical eras. Early ascetics isolated remote wilderness or darkened huts sustaining minimal nutrition and comforts while praying and chanting psalms night and day until entering transportive states receiving divine visions or further mystical gradations drawing holy proximity. Some extreme devotees self-flagellated repetitively purging sinful urges manifesting focus towards purity. Mainstream traditional Lenten observances saw fasting prime meat, milk, eggs and even fish prohibiting sensory indulgences heightening spiritual focus and resilience against fragility. The spare savings reasonably afforded charity donating resources to sustain the poor thus honoring Jesus's principles outwardly through self-discipline conviction. This sacrifice ritual channeled reflecting His suffering underscoring Easter’s salvational glory. Parallel expectant moods anticipating the upcoming Passion story and macabre crucifixion torture devices occupied meditation spaces keeping perspectives locked solemnity heaviness season. Accordingly, church music shifted lower-key tones chanting Latin dirges while draping crosses purple shrouding visual brightness. Weddings or celebratory occasions also curtailed upholding somber ambiance and penitent atmospherics. Morose collective mood channeled necessary as focus fortified holiest upcoming Easter date held year liturgically. Evolution to Greater Accessibility and Understanding This austere approach emphasizing deprivation, shame, pain and struggle dominated Lent for over a millennium until gradual reforms emerged recognizing the counter-productiveness of negative reinforcement alone. Protestant traditions challenged assumptions that self-torture pleased god when positive outcomes manifest actively doing good, showing charity and uplifting society's marginalized or forgotten faces equally well. The child's church primer illustrated this metaphorically by the boy punished choosing between paddling punishment or memorizing bible passages redemption. Why feel unworthy when serving needs a better outcome? Modern theology sees sacrifice and self-punishment differently. The ritual Lent "giving something up" might involve relinquishing habits or distractions obstructing appreciating life fuller rather than vainly proving piety through suffering itself. What do we gain from losing? Current Lent trends also shift self-improvement aspirations through adding superior health wellness habits training body and spirit mutually. Things like voluntarily attending extra church services, acts helping the community through volunteering, adopting meatless/vegan intermittent fasting, and replacing vices with prayer or spiritual reading all achieve focused objectives improving self and surroundings simultaneously. The technology era also birthed accountability groups sharing Lent goals publicly building engagement and excitement around Lent rather than imposing dreary deprivations because thou must unquestionably. When Lent channels proactively caring more about poverty, loneliness, environment beyond ourselves...then Lent moves obscurity into hopeful teaching opportunities touching lives year-round. Hundreds of inspirational Lent development books now populate shelves demonstrating this affirmative restorative slant. Offering something “up’ takes infinitely more forms now than hairshirts and self-whippings alone. Onwards Towards Enlightenment Awaiting The sustaining beauty Lent’s perseverant seasonal passage is psychological preparation transitioning hardship uncertainty towards envisioning profound change coming. Whether during early church eras preparing adult baptismal rebirth, or individual reflections bettering selves and community...the stormy passage ultimately culminates historic redemption celebration Easter Sunday fills churches joyously declaring promises kept defeating death again. Therefore momentum builds through Lent anticipating glories ahead. Lent originally channeled solemn isolation and deprivation because early true faith demanded high conviction fully realizing salvation’s glorious gravity later. But modern generations luckily inherit those martyrdom traditions needing lighter humanized interpretations keeping accessibility understanding God walks with us proudly improving each faithful step taken forward more perfect union. The reflective Lent phase now emphasizes spiritual liftoff celebrating temporary restraints self-imposed soon bursting forward unrestrained new selves on Easter’s launch pad towards greater assumed glories year after year after lifetime pursuing enlightenment. So as winter thaws into forthcoming spring...this year millions together worldwide willingly surrender something small or boldly substantial these 40 days to step closer to walking Christ's journey symbolically. Along the road searching for whispered wisdom, they just may find deeper parts of themselves seeking change unrealized. And come Easter morning when church choirs exalt redeeming heavens joyfully...all faithful shall feel extra lighter having given little and receiving so much more in return. The reflective Lenten passage thus continues evolving still revealing timely messages speaking to every searching generation longing for transformations to come. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. And Hey! History buffs, buckle up! Talking Time Machine isn't your dusty textbook lecture. It's where cutting-edge AI throws wild interview parties with history's iconic figures. In the Talking Time Machine podcast: History Gets a High-Tech Twist, Imagine: Napoleon Bonaparte talking French Politics with Louis the 14th! This podcast is futuristically insightful. Our AI host grills historical legends with questions based on real historical context, leading to surprising, thought-provoking, and often mind-blowing answers. Whether you're a history geek, a tech junkie, or just love a good interview, Talking Time Machine has something for you. Talking Time Machine: search, subscribe and (Listen Now!)

Lent Explained: Tracing the Origins, Rituals, and Evolution of Christianity's Contemplative Pre-Easter Season As the hectic rush of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations subside, many Christians worldwide observe a collective spiritual comedown phase marked by fasting, charity and self-reflection commemorating Jesus Christ's desert purification quest culminating towards Easter rebirth glories. This reflective period steeped somberness known as Lent traces early rites of catechumen initiation welcoming new faithful culminating baptismal rebirths on Easter Sundays. Today's modern Lenten observations imbue similar metaphysical renewal symbolizing Christ's temptation resistance against the devil 40 days sustaining clarity until fulfillment of divine purpose ahead. Beyond solemn medieval trappings endured dourly, contemporary Lent increasingly celebrates uplifting themes of positive transformation going inward before breakthroughs ahead. The multifaceted Lenten journey ultimately mirrors life’s hard yet hopeful seasons awaiting light ahead. Ancient Roots Marking Solemn Milestones The earliest Lenten tradition traces 2nd-3rd Century missionary expansion eastward Greece/Asia Minor where lengthier pre-baptism mentorship prepared local conversion reception welcoming Roman Empire territories into early Christendom. During this immersive discipleship phase known as the "Catechumenate”, converts underwent solemn teaching, prayer, exorcism rites and scripture study over the years signifying intent to join churchly ranks. The immediate 40-day period preceding Easter baptism specifically intensified resolve through fasting, confessions and ascetical rituals steeling the spirit until illumination. 4th Century documents confirm Rome adopting this ‘Quadragesima’ (translated as ‘forty days’) Eastern traditional Lent phase formally before region-wide Easter celebration night. Christian calendar adaptations also shifted Easter observations astronomically determining the first Sunday after Passover’s full moon annually. So Lent landing earlier or later yearly prevented static date. 402AD marks the Synod making Lent fixed symbol though still fluid lengths between 37-44 days depending on Easter's lunar landing. So from early origins through Medieval eras, purposeful Lent served important community milestones demarcating doctrinal transformations from secular worldliness towards reborn idealism refocusing higher salvation beyond earthly pleasures. It channeled collective reflections on life’s greater priorities, sins requiring atonement and the Passion awaiting Easter's horizon when kept solemnly. Traditional Practices and Regional Customs Classic Lent practice emphasizes prayer, penance and substantive sacrifice offered to feeling closer emulating Jesus Christ's intense 40-day solo desert isolation resisting devil temptations through scripture and perseverance. This manifests in varied ways culturally throughout Christendom landscapes over historical eras. Early ascetics isolated remote wilderness or darkened huts sustaining minimal nutrition and comforts while praying and chanting psalms night and day until entering transportive states receiving divine visions or further mystical gradations drawing holy proximity. Some extreme devotees self-flagellated repetitively purging sinful urges manifesting focus towards purity. Mainstream traditional Lenten observances saw fasting prime meat, milk, eggs and even fish prohibiting sensory indulgences heightening spiritual focus and resilience against fragility. The spare savings reasonably afforded charity donating resources to sustain the poor thus honoring Jesus's principles outwardly through self-discipline conviction. This sacrifice ritual channeled reflecting His suffering underscoring Easter’s salvational glory. Parallel expectant moods anticipating the upcoming Passion story and macabre crucifixion torture devices occupied meditation spaces keeping perspectives locked solemnity heaviness season. Accordingly, church music shifted lower-key tones chanting Latin dirges while draping crosses purple shrouding visual brightness. Weddings or celebratory occasions also curtailed upholding somber ambiance and penitent atmospherics. Morose collective mood channeled necessary as focus fortified holiest upcoming Easter date held year liturgically. Evolution to Greater Accessibility and Understanding This austere approach emphasizing deprivation, shame, pain and struggle dominated Lent for over a millennium until gradual reforms emerged recognizing the counter-productiveness of negative reinforcement alone. Protestant traditions challenged assumptions that self-torture pleased god when positive outcomes manifest actively doing good, showing charity and uplifting society's marginalized or forgotten faces equally well. The child's church primer illustrated this metaphorically by the boy punished choosing between paddling punishment or memorizing bible passages redemption. Why feel unworthy when serving needs a better outcome? Modern theology sees sacrifice and self-punishment differently. The ritual Lent "giving something up" might involve relinquishing habits or distractions obstructing appreciating life fuller rather than vainly proving piety through suffering itself. What do we gain from losing? Current Lent trends also shift self-improvement aspirations through adding superior health wellness habits training body and spirit mutually. Things like voluntarily attending extra church services, acts helping the community through volunteering, adopting meatless/vegan intermittent fasting, and replacing vices with prayer or spiritual reading all achieve focused objectives improving self and surroundings simultaneously. The technology era also birthed accountability groups sharing Lent goals publicly building engagement and excitement around Lent rather than imposing dreary deprivations because thou must unquestionably. When Lent channels proactively caring more about poverty, loneliness, environment beyond ourselves...then Lent moves obscurity into hopeful teaching opportunities touching lives year-round. Hundreds of inspirational Lent development books now populate shelves demonstrating this affirmative restorative slant. Offering something “up’ takes infinitely more forms now than hairshirts and self-whippings alone. Onwards Towards Enlightenment Awaiting The sustaining beauty Lent’s perseverant seasonal passage is psychological preparation transitioning hardship uncertainty towards envisioning profound change coming. Whether during early church eras preparing adult baptismal rebirth, or individual reflections bettering selves and community...the stormy passage ultimately culminates historic redemption celebration Easter Sunday fills churches joyously declaring promises kept defeating death again. Therefore momentum builds through Lent anticipating glories ahead. Lent originally channeled solemn isolation and deprivation because early true faith demanded high conviction fully realizing salvation’s glorious gravity later. But modern generations luckily inherit those martyrdom traditions needing lighter humanized interpretations keeping accessibility understanding God walks with us proudly improving each faithful step taken forward more perfect union. The reflective Lent phase now emphasizes spiritual liftoff celebrating temporary restraints self-imposed soon bursting forward unrestrained new selves on Easter’s launch pad towards greater assumed glories year after year after lifetime pursuing enlightenment. So as winter thaws into forthcoming spring...this year millions together worldwide willingly surrender something small or boldly substantial these 40 days to step closer to walking Christ's journey symbolically. Along the road searching for whispered wisdom, they just may find deeper parts of themselves seeking change unrealized. And come Easter morning when church choirs exalt redeeming heavens joyfully...all faithful shall feel extra lighter having given little and receiving so much more in return. The reflective Lenten passage thus continues evolving still revealing timely messages speaking to every searching generation longing for transformations to come. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. And Hey! History buffs, buckle up! Talking Time Machine isn't your dusty textbook lecture. It's where cutting-edge AI throws wild interview parties with history's iconic figures. In the Talking Time Machine podcast: History Gets a High-Tech Twist, Imagine: Napoleon Bonaparte talking French Politics with Louis the 14th! This podcast is futuristically insightful. Our AI host grills historical legends with questions based on real historical context, leading to surprising, thought-provoking, and often mind-blowing answers. Whether you're a history geek, a tech junkie, or just love a good interview, Talking Time Machine has something for you. Talking Time Machine: search, subscribe and (Listen Now!)

Lent Explained: Tracing the Origins, Rituals, and Evolution of Christianity's Contemplative Pre-Easter Season As the hectic rush of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations subside, many Christians worldwide observe a collective spiritual comedown phase marked by fasting, charity and self-reflection commemorating Jesus Christ's desert purification quest culminating towards Easter rebirth glories. This reflective period steeped somberness known as Lent traces early rites of catechumen initiation welcoming new faithful culminating baptismal rebirths on Easter Sundays. Today's modern Lenten observations imbue similar metaphysical renewal symbolizing Christ's temptation resistance against the devil 40 days sustaining clarity until fulfillment of divine purpose ahead. Beyond solemn medieval trappings endured dourly, contemporary Lent increasingly celebrates uplifting themes of positive transformation going inward before breakthroughs ahead. The multifaceted Lenten journey ultimately mirrors life’s hard yet hopeful seasons awaiting light ahead. Ancient Roots Marking Solemn Milestones The earliest Lenten tradition traces 2nd-3rd Century missionary expansion eastward Greece/Asia Minor where lengthier pre-baptism mentorship prepared local conversion reception welcoming Roman Empire territories into early Christendom. During this immersive discipleship phase known as the "Catechumenate”, converts underwent solemn teaching, prayer, exorcism rites and scripture study over the years signifying intent to join churchly ranks. The immediate 40-day period preceding Easter baptism specifically intensified resolve through fasting, confessions and ascetical rituals steeling the spirit until illumination. 4th Century documents confirm Rome adopting this ‘Quadragesima’ (translated as ‘forty days’) Eastern traditional Lent phase formally before region-wide Easter celebration night. Christian calendar adaptations also shifted Easter observations astronomically determining the first Sunday after Passover’s full moon annually. So Lent landing earlier or later yearly prevented static date. 402AD marks the Synod making Lent fixed symbol though still fluid lengths between 37-44 days depending on Easter's lunar landing. So from early origins through Medieval eras, purposeful Lent served important community milestones demarcating doctrinal transformations from secular worldliness towards reborn idealism refocusing higher salvation beyond earthly pleasures. It channeled collective reflections on life’s greater priorities, sins requiring atonement and the Passion awaiting Easter's horizon when kept solemnly. Traditional Practices and Regional Customs Classic Lent practice emphasizes prayer, penance and substantive sacrifice offered to feeling closer emulating Jesus Christ's intense 40-day solo desert isolation resisting devil temptations through scripture and perseverance. This manifests in varied ways culturally throughout Christendom landscapes over historical eras. Early ascetics isolated remote wilderness or darkened huts sustaining minimal nutrition and comforts while praying and chanting psalms night and day until entering transportive states receiving divine visions or further mystical gradations drawing holy proximity. Some extreme devotees self-flagellated repetitively purging sinful urges manifesting focus towards purity. Mainstream traditional Lenten observances saw fasting prime meat, milk, eggs and even fish prohibiting sensory indulgences heightening spiritual focus and resilience against fragility. The spare savings reasonably afforded charity donating resources to sustain the poor thus honoring Jesus's principles outwardly through self-discipline conviction. This sacrifice ritual channeled reflecting His suffering underscoring Easter’s salvational glory. Parallel expectant moods anticipating the upcoming Passion story and macabre crucifixion torture devices occupied meditation spaces keeping perspectives locked solemnity heaviness season. Accordingly, church music shifted lower-key tones chanting Latin dirges while draping crosses purple shrouding visual brightness. Weddings or celebratory occasions also curtailed upholding somber ambiance and penitent atmospherics. Morose collective mood channeled necessary as focus fortified holiest upcoming Easter date held year liturgically. Evolution to Greater Accessibility and Understanding This austere approach emphasizing deprivation, shame, pain and struggle dominated Lent for over a millennium until gradual reforms emerged recognizing the counter-productiveness of negative reinforcement alone. Protestant traditions challenged assumptions that self-torture pleased god when positive outcomes manifest actively doing good, showing charity and uplifting society's marginalized or forgotten faces equally well. The child's church primer illustrated this metaphorically by the boy punished choosing between paddling punishment or memorizing bible passages redemption. Why feel unworthy when serving needs a better outcome? Modern theology sees sacrifice and self-punishment differently. The ritual Lent "giving something up" might involve relinquishing habits or distractions obstructing appreciating life fuller rather than vainly proving piety through suffering itself. What do we gain from losing? Current Lent trends also shift self-improvement aspirations through adding superior health wellness habits training body and spirit mutually. Things like voluntarily attending extra church services, acts helping the community through volunteering, adopting meatless/vegan intermittent fasting, and replacing vices with prayer or spiritual reading all achieve focused objectives improving self and surroundings simultaneously. The technology era also birthed accountability groups sharing Lent goals publicly building engagement and excitement around Lent rather than imposing dreary deprivations because thou must unquestionably. When Lent channels proactively caring more about poverty, loneliness, environment beyond ourselves...then Lent moves obscurity into hopeful teaching opportunities touching lives year-round. Hundreds of inspirational Lent development books now populate shelves demonstrating this affirmative restorative slant. Offering something “up’ takes infinitely more forms now than hairshirts and self-whippings alone. Onwards Towards Enlightenment Awaiting The sustaining beauty Lent’s perseverant seasonal passage is psychological preparation transitioning hardship uncertainty towards envisioning profound change coming. Whether during early church eras preparing adult baptismal rebirth, or individual reflections bettering selves and community...the stormy passage ultimately culminates historic redemption celebration Easter Sunday fills churches joyously declaring promises kept defeating death again. Therefore momentum builds through Lent anticipating glories ahead. Lent originally channeled solemn isolation and deprivation because early true faith demanded high conviction fully realizing salvation’s glorious gravity later. But modern generations luckily inherit those martyrdom traditions needing lighter humanized interpretations keeping accessibility understanding God walks with us proudly improving each faithful step taken forward more perfect union. The reflective Lent phase now emphasizes spiritual liftoff celebrating temporary restraints self-imposed soon bursting forward unrestrained new selves on Easter’s launch pad towards greater assumed glories year after year after lifetime pursuing enlightenment. So as winter thaws into forthcoming spring...this year millions together worldwide willingly surrender something small or boldly substantial these 40 days to step closer to walking Christ's journey symbolically. Along the road searching for whispered wisdom, they just may find deeper parts of themselves seeking change unrealized. And come Easter morning when church choirs exalt redeeming heavens joyfully...all faithful shall feel extra lighter having given little and receiving so much more in return. The reflective Lenten passage thus continues evolving still revealing timely messages speaking to every searching generation longing for transformations to come. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts. And Hey! History buffs, buckle up! Talking Time Machine isn't your dusty textbook lecture. It's where cutting-edge AI throws wild interview parties with history's iconic figures. In the Talking Time Machine podcast: History Gets a High-Tech Twist, Imagine: Napoleon Bonaparte talking French Politics with Louis the 14th! This podcast is futuristically insightful. Our AI host grills historical legends with questions based on real historical context, leading to surprising, thought-provoking, and often mind-blowing answers. Whether you're a history geek, a tech junkie, or just love a good interview, Talking Time Machine has something for you. Talking Time Machine: search, subscribe and (Listen Now!)

Lent Explained

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