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Listen to Today's Devotion Psalm 34:8 says, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” A glimpse of God’s goodness changes us. If He is only slightly stronger than us, why pray? If He has limitations, questions, and hesitations, then you might as well pray to the Wizard of Oz. Psalm 68:5-6 says that God is “a father to the fatherless. He sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity.” Pray with me! “Dear God. Remind me today that you protect me. Be my father and defender. Defend those who are weak and afraid and feel forgotten. Show up in their lives today. Thank you for giving me a spiritual family that can never be taken away. I pray this in Jesus’ name, amen.” At any point you’re only a prayer away from help! Read more Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado.

Ancient people worshiped animals, and it's pretty easy for us to recognize how futile this is. But the truth is, all of us are tempted to worship other gods. Nancy will begin to uncover some of those.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms.Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms, will help you interact with Scripture, turn it in your hands like a jewel, hear God’s Spirit speak through what He has written, and drink deeply of His living water.Give today

Philippians 3:12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. Perfection is a word that makes most of us shudder, because we are so well aware that we fall very far short of it. But the danger with that kind of response is that we give up even trying. We come up with endless excuses to explain why we are the people we are today. I’ve heard people say that they have a bad temper because that’s exactly how their father used to be. Or they blame their impatience on their bad back. Paul fully acknowledged that he had a long way to go on the road to perfection, but he was determined to travel further on that journey and not to excuse his shortcomings. Wonderfully God accepts us just the way we are, but He loves us so much that He doesn’t want us to stay as we are. He longs that we should change and take steps forward towards perfection. “Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time,” commented Voltaire, the French philosopher. I find that a helpful observation, but he missed out the vital factor of Christian faith. By ourselves we will never make much progress. But when we commit ourselves to Christ we discover that, as Paul said, the very reason that He took hold of our lives was to make us perfect. And that’s the reason why Paul was so determined to put all his energies into making progress. Like a runner who is always checking their times to ensure that they are making good progress, so too Paul was focusing on becoming everything that Christ wanted him to be. That’s our challenge today. We aren’t perfect but we must strive each day, in the strength that God gives us, to become more fully the people Christ want us to be. Question What progress are you making towards perfection? Prayer Lord God, thank You that You lovingly accept me just the way I am, but that You love me so much that You want me to change each day. Amen

Joseph’s brothers (that nearly killed him, and instead sold him into slavery) are back, and a family reunion is about to take place. Walk through these important pages of Scripture with Dr. McGee as he points out how Joseph’s heart and actions parallel those of Jesus Himself.

Over the last decade, white evangelicals in the U.S. have lost their moral credibility. In response, Peter Wehner says the church should embrace a form of "Christian humanism." The Holy Post crew discusses his article, what he gets right, and why that label may be a barrier for some. Kaitlyn interviews biblical scholar Michael Rhodes about his book,"Reimagining Biblical Politics: What Scripture Says About Public Life and Why It Matters." Rather than looking to specific verses to define our political positions, Rhodes says we must allow all of Scripture to shape our imaginations and then use discernment as we engage our unique political context. Also this week—controversy over the design of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, how faith-based apps are gamifying Christianity, and the benefits of talking to dogs. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/726-reimagining-biblical-politics Bonus Interview: https://holypost.substack.com/p/how-christians-can-live-faithfully 0:00 - Show Starts 2:44 - Theme Song 3:08 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 $76 Welcome Pack for free when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST 4:29 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https://www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order 5:57 - Talking to Dogs Makes Ya Smart? 11:41 - Obama Presidential Center 23:56 - World Relief Update with Matthew Soerens - In this immigration update, Matthew Soerens shares insights on the global displacement crisis. Start a new monthly gift to World Relief by June 30 and receive a copy of his book, Seeking Refuge, as a thank-you gift. Begin your monthly partnership today at worldrelief.org/holypost. 29:13 - Sponsor - Feeding America - Feeding America, led by neighbors! Give now to end hunger at https://www.feedingamerica.org 29:45 - Sponsor - World Challenge - Want to help people around the world? Get involved today at https://worldchallenge.org/HOLYPOST 30:57 - Turning Prayer into an App 57:22 - Interview 1:04:42 - What Do We Mean by "Politics?" 1:15:40 - The Ambiguity of Esther 1:23:30 - Scripture Transforms Politics 1:34:26 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: The Commodification of Christianity: https://www.freyaindia.co.uk/p/the-commodification-of-christianity American Christians Face a Choice: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/06/christian-humanism-trump-choice/687475/ Other Resources: crossRhodes: Reimagining Biblical Politics: https://pod.link/1888014284?view=app

Senior Director of Marketing Debbie Smith and Production Manager Megan Rolofson take us inside the creation of Adventures in Odyssey: Journey Into the Impossible. From crafting the elevator pitch to coordinating countless moving pieces, they explain how to keep a movie on track. Plus: a preview of the upcoming two-part adventure celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

When you meet with someone to resolve a conflict, you need to listen to the other person's hurt and perspective. Pastor Rick shares in this message how to speak less, listen more, and change your focus so that you can reconcile a relationship.

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Hebrews 11:39-40Nothing you do for the Lord is ever wasted. It’s never in vain. Even if you receive no credit or even a “thank you” don’t be discouraged! God promises you will be rewarded when the time is right.

You've been there: Pressure is high. Priorities are competing. Everything feels urgent. How do you stay focused when you're being pulled in a million different directions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the mindset and habits that empower leaders to bring stability and hope to the seasons that matter most. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies you can use right now to lead your team through challenging times with clarity and confidence. Key takeaways: Traction comes from focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you cannot. Write it down, put it before you, and act on it every day. Difficult times don't develop leaders—they reveal them. Who you are when pressure mounts determines your influence and your team's trust. When clarity about the future is impossible, focus instead on certainty for the next step, showing up with confidence, steadiness, hope, and presence for those you lead. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting <a class= "Hyperlink SCXW52152836 BCX0" hr

Why did changing "brothers" to "brothers and sisters" in some Bibles make so many Christians upset? Kaitlyn unpacks why older translations often said "brothers," "men," or "mankind," and why many newer translations now use more inclusive language. She talks about language, culture, and why it matters that every child knows God's Word is speaking to them. 0:00 - Theme Song 0:25 - Feeling Promotional 1:57 - Why Does it Say "Brothers" in the Bible Instead of "Sisters" 5:02 - Translation Reasons 12:29 - Sponsor - CBE International - Register today at https://www.cbe.today/chicago2026 and use code CURIOUS20 to receive $20 off! 13:21 - Why Doesn't Scripture Condemn Sexism? 21:27 - Why Bother Changing Translations? 28:09 - End Credit

Most leaders don't think of themselves as creative. Al Gordon says that's the lie keeping you stuck. Al, founder of Renaissance, lead pastor of SAINT in East London, talks about why creativity is the church's lost superpower, how stress and algorithms are quietly killing your imagination, and what it actually takes to unlock creativity in yourself, your team, and your church. Show Notes AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! ️ Preaching Cheat Sheet The Art of Leadership Academy <span data-sheets-value= "{"1":