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Sadie and Emma go way back, and in today’s convo, Emma opens up about a powerful moment tied to a photo they once took together — and the wave of online bullying that followed. She remembers the world feeling like it stopped as she read all the hateful comments about “the girl in the middle.” In the days after, Emma had a choice: keep torturing herself by reading every comment and believing the lies, or lean into what she knew was true about who she is as a child of God. Her strength and wisdom seriously shine through in this conversation with Sadie. Emma reminds us that we all have our own “girl in the middle” moment — so when that time comes, what will we choose? To boldly live out our faith in the love of God, or to stay in the comfort zone? Get your copy of Emma's book, "The Girl in the Middle" available now! 

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Chapters:

00:00 Shared history

06:30 Slowing down requires trust too

09:07 Sadie's connection to the story Emma tells in her new book

14:25 Why tell the story now?

18:00 The girl in the middle comment

24:51 Sadie's POV

27:30 Sadie's experience of being bullied online

32:22 Why Sadie won't search her name on Reddit

39:27 Christ is our Solid Rock

45:00 Grief & joy

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As John closes off his singular testimony of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, he features some closing words of Jesus and Peter about himself (John). These final sentences provide some instructions for us as we await Christ's return. How should we live in light of who Jesus is, what Jesus did, and when Jesus will return?

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John and Maria will discuss implications of New York City electing a socialist and Muslim as mayor. Nigeria is named Country of Particular Concern, and Sudan now is garnering attention as well. And Bill Gates is singing a different tune on climate change.

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Old School Podcast with Shilo Brooks and Bari Weiss 

Summit Ministries 

Segment 1 – Election Results and Christian Persecution 

Election Results 

The Clash of Civilizations by Samuel Huntington 

True Believer by Eric Hoffer 

Christian Persecution in Nigeria and Sudan 

Marco Rubio's X post 

Foreign Policy: The Fall of El Fasher Marks Another Dark Turn in Sudan's Civil War

Segment 2 – Courts on Counseling and Bill Gates Changes Tune on Climate Change 

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Social media has turned mudslinging into a sport, and plenty of Christians are in the game. But is it really harmless fun to accuse, mock, or tear people down online?

Dominican friar Fr. Gregory Pine joins us to expose the spiritual fallout of online outrage and remind us why discernment matters every time we hit “post.” He also unpacks how Gen Z vs. Millennials communicate and how we can reach both with a message that actually lands.

It feels like the Wild West out there, but Fr. Pine offers some much-needed guardrails to help us make sure our online presence builds up instead of tears down.

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What’s the most powerful prayer you can pray about the future? Pastor Skip reveals why “do it, Lord” could change your life—and why real prayer is about joining God’s purposes.

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Character isn’t built in comfort, but forged in challenge. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe teaches how to seal in an atmosphere of faith and shut the door on needless distractions. Witness the incredible power of God’s word to bring resurrection to situations you thought were hopeless.  Experience breakthrough faith on Bold Steps!

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