Fr. Larry Richards is the founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation, a non- profit organization dedicated to ”spreading the Good News” by educating others about Jesus Christ. His new homilies are posted each week.
…
continue reading
Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right
Checked 30d ago
Toegevoegd negen jaar geleden
Inhoud geleverd door The Orchard Church and Doug Ellis. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door The Orchard Church and Doug Ellis of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
Player FM - Podcast-app
Ga offline met de app Player FM !
Ga offline met de app Player FM !
Podcasts die het beluisteren waard zijn
GESPONSORDE
C
Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!
![Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions! podcast artwork](https://cdn.player.fm/images/55643642/series/AYrVRyvMkRPcJ4cC/32.jpg 32w, https://cdn.player.fm/images/55643642/series/AYrVRyvMkRPcJ4cC/64.jpg 64w, https://cdn.player.fm/images/55643642/series/AYrVRyvMkRPcJ4cC/128.jpg 128w, https://cdn.player.fm/images/55643642/series/AYrVRyvMkRPcJ4cC/256.jpg 256w, https://cdn.player.fm/images/55643642/series/AYrVRyvMkRPcJ4cC/512.jpg 512w)
![Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions! podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' Ken Woodward explores the context of the 1980 political climate, marked by economic difficulties, high inflation, unemployment, and international issues such as the Iran hostage crisis and concerns about U.S. global standing and nuclear threats. Reagan's question, which became iconic in U.S. political discourse, was noted for its simplicity, personal relevance, emotional resonance, and strategic timing. The question invited voters to reflect on their circumstances rather than abstract policies, ultimately contributing to Reagan's landslide victory. The episode details six crucial lessons for crafting influential questions, emphasizing audience perspective, engagement, simplicity, timing, self-reflection, and a call to action. Listeners are encouraged to consider how such questions have shaped their decisions and to apply these insights in personal and professional contexts. This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com . Keep questioning! Episode Notes [01:58] Setting the Stage: The 1980 Presidential Debate [04:24] Reagan's Memorable Question [06:01] Impact and Aftermath of the Debate [06:45] Analyzing the Rhetorical Question [13:06] Lessons from Reagan's Question [16:05] Modern Applications and Reflections [18:04] Conclusion and Call to Action Resources Mentioned Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Are you better off now than you were four years ago? Is it easier for you to go and buy things in the stores than it was four years ago? Is there more or less unemployment in the country than there was four years ago? Is America as respected throughout the world as it was? Do you feel that our security is as safe, that we're as strong as we were four years ago? Where do you feel it in your body? What emotions come to the surface? What pictures race through your mind? Would it kill you to stop chewing your food with your mouth open? What is your number seven? What comes to mind? Did you feel the knee-jerk need to answer right away when your politician asked? Did you actually do the homework to determine what factors were most important to you, then look at data vice depending on emotion? Is it any easier to see why someone in a different circumstance may answer differently than you? How did the question affect your answer when the opposing politician asked it? Did you use the same metric for the candidates or give your preferred candidate extra leeway? What famous questions continue to pop up in your world?…
Messages of the Orchard Church
Markeer allemaal (on)gespeeld ...
Manage series 1128350
Inhoud geleverd door The Orchard Church and Doug Ellis. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door The Orchard Church and Doug Ellis of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
Messages Given at The Orchard Church of Dunn Loring, VA. Visit our website at BeyondSunday.org
…
continue reading
690 afleveringen
Markeer allemaal (on)gespeeld ...
Manage series 1128350
Inhoud geleverd door The Orchard Church and Doug Ellis. Alle podcastinhoud, inclusief afleveringen, afbeeldingen en podcastbeschrijvingen, wordt rechtstreeks geüpload en geleverd door The Orchard Church and Doug Ellis of hun podcastplatformpartner. Als u denkt dat iemand uw auteursrechtelijk beschermde werk zonder uw toestemming gebruikt, kunt u het hier beschreven proces https://nl.player.fm/legal volgen.
Messages Given at The Orchard Church of Dunn Loring, VA. Visit our website at BeyondSunday.org
…
continue reading
690 afleveringen
Alle afleveringen
×The effective communication of the Gospel out into the world is widely understood to be the central purpose of the Church. But how? Too often, we see this merely as proclaiming the Gospel using words, brochures, websites, etc. We dust off our hands, and feel that we've done our duty - successful with evangelism. As I read through Scripture, I see that the Gospel is communicated by much more than mere words. The words are important, but they are effectively delivered only when combined with power and through lives that radiate God's love, joy, hope, and truth - those who are living a different life.…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
The Occult describes activities that attempt to connect with hidden spirit forces, either to gain knowledge or to access power. You may be familiar with some practices of the occult, such as witchcraft, palm reading, astrology, fortune telling, and seances. But there are also modern occult practices that masquerade as goodness, are not so easy to identify, but still have the same core pursuits of the “hidden”.…
The topic of Spiritual Warfare gets a lot of attention in some corners of Christianity, with teachings that are sometimes more speculative and sensationalized, than biblical. In other corners of Christianity, the topic of Spiritual Warfare is rarely touched upon, and this negligence plays right into the hands of demonic activity. To introduce the arena of Spiritual Warfare, this message covers five points from Scripture: (1) we must be attentive to spiritual attacks, (2) demons are real, (3) Christians cannot be possessed, but are nonetheless vulnerable, (4) these spiritual attacks are deceptive, and (5) we counter these attacks with spiritual weapons and a defensive posture. Audio and Message Summary: [Click]…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
Our integrity as a follower of Jesus is to be steadfast, to trust, and to remain committed even in tough times. This is the essence of the word "amen". But, we live in a hedonistic culture that struggles to remain committed. We are more interested in an easy way out than finding the way through. If you are serious about being a Christian, you need to practice "amen" and not just say it at the end of a prayer. Audio and Message Transcript: [Click]…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
God is ultimately concerned about the condition of our heart, and out of the heart flows actions consistent with the state of one's heart. But not only actions, for our words also tattle on the condition of the heart.
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
The common way that anyone views people is from their external appearance and status, and we treat them and relate to them based on this judgment. But, with the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, our approach to people is mercy rather than judgment. Judgment is free. Mercy is costly. Audio and Message Transcript: [Click]…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
Our religious activity can sometimes neglect doing core things that Jesus told us to do, sometimes substituting easier ideas, or watering down the intensity of something Jesus told us, or cherry-picking what we want to follow and ignore. This message contains a pivotal scripture that should cause you to wonder, "Am I following Jesus ... or something else?" Audio and Message Transcript: [Click]…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
The first chapter of James opens with trials - particularly trials of sin and temptation - that you and every Christian faces. God has wisdom to lead you through the trial, and he wants you to keep facing the trial, keep persevering, and keep adjusting until you discover and embrace His wisdom. This success is pure joy! Audio and Message Summary: [Click]…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
When we raise children, we are doing our best to help them become a cooperative and productive member of society, and to interact with our society in such a way that they remain healthy. To raise a child requires more than instruction, for they also need sufficient experience and mentoring to help them live out those instructions. When it comes to spiritual teachings, however, it seems that we may be satisfied with simply telling stories from the Bible of how God interacted with a people thousands of years ago. If God becomes only a story, then we'll forget him just like Israel did after the entered the Promised Land. So, we need to pursue engaging with God afresh in our current generation, so that we experience our own stories. Audio and Message Summary: [Click]…
When a person is going through a crisis or stressful situation, it can cause them to become isolated and face the situation alone. Recovery will always begin with looking to God for help, just like Psalm 121 suggests, but God uses a variety of people to help a person get from bad to better. Will God use you? Even if you aren't naturally the kind of person who can be a comforter, an encourager, a guide, or a motivator, God can turn a weak person into an effective person. You may become the person your friend needs to get better. Message Summary: [Click]…
The topic of God and Suffering is vast, and I could never hope to address all the questions and the philosophical points that surround it. Countless are the books, sermons, and seminars. This message is focused on stress in the midst of suffering, and in particular two words that highlight an attitude God desires His people to discover in these times: perseverance and hope. It isn't easy to turn our attention away from the pain and toward hope, but it is possible. And as you are able, eventually, you will find peace in the midst of the pain. Message Summary: [Click]…
M
Messages of the Orchard Church
![Messages of the Orchard Church podcast artwork](/static/images/64pixel.png)
There is a shadowy closet that most of us have in our lives. Few know about this closet, because we would feel shame if people discovered it in our lives. Perhaps it is gambling, or compulsive shopping, or pornography, or procrastination, or over-eating, or gaming, or endless social-media. We can't or don't want to stop, and we keep doing it over and over. These are called behavioral addictions, and though they may not feel as destructive as drug or alcohol addictions, they fill us with stress and do spiritual damage. The good news is that as a Christian, we have power to overcome these cycles of addiction. Message Summary: [Click]…
Welkom op Player FM!
Player FM scant het web op podcasts van hoge kwaliteit waarvan u nu kunt genieten. Het is de beste podcast-app en werkt op Android, iPhone en internet. Aanmelden om abonnementen op verschillende apparaten te synchroniseren.