We are living in a world that is increasingly isolated fractured and lonely And the church can feel the same On this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman pastor and author Vermon Pierre says when you know you are dearly loved by God you can love him and others from the overflow How do you live that out every day Don't Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource DEARLY BELOVED HOW GOD'S LOVE FOR HIS CHURCH DEEPENS OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHERSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Soren Solkaer spent years photographing starlings and their breathtaking spectacle murmurations where hundreds of thousands of starlings move in fluid motion across the sky Watching this marvel is like sitting underneath an orchestrated swirling wave or a massive dark brushstroke flowing into a kaleidoscope of patterns In Denmark they call this starling experience Black Sun also the title of Solkaer rsquo s stunning book of photographs Most remarkable is how starlings instinctively follow their nearest companion flying so close that if one were to miss a beat they rsquo d suffer mass calamity However starlings use murmurations to protect one [... more]

God speaks clearly through Scripture yet it's possible to misinterpret an isolated passage Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life as he teaches some Bible study principles to follow to help you better understand what God is saying ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Why Bother with the Bible ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe [... more]

The Lord is using your prayers and generosity to bring the truth of His Word to millions worldwide Today Nathan W Bingham is joined by Chris Larson and other ministry leaders to share what your support of Ligonier Ministries has accomplished in Spread Trusted Teaching in and Beyond https gift renewingyourmind org donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after much searching and suffering a new opportunity arose that beggared belief - but led to something truly greater Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

From six-pack abs to sexual conquest to a big bank account or even spiritual performance you might get the idea real manhood is earned But former NFL Seahawks quarterback NFL Jeff Kemp knows that can leave a guy burned out isolated and confused He tells his own story of moving out of insecurity and into confidence in what really makes a man without competing or pretending Build a brotherhood and grab a copy of Jeff Kemp's Level Five Friendship Playbook MenHuddle com And listen in on Jeff's Podcast Every Man Ministries And grab his book Receive The Way of Jesus [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie wraps up our end times series with a look at a modern day miracle and fulfillment of Bible prophecy the nation Israel He also focuses on how we should be living as believers waiting for the Lord's return Notes Israel will be scattered Israel will be regathered Israel will regain Jerusalem Israel will be isolated Israel will be attacked Jerusalem will be the focal point of End Times events Jerusalem has been and always will be the Capital of Israel Israel will be an intoxicating drink a heavy stone and a burden for the world Zechariah Never [... more]

Screens they're everywhere In fact you're using one right now Here's an important question are the screens that you're using improving your connections with other people Or are you becoming more isolated What about the screens that your children use Join us to hear Jonathan McKee's perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us from better things like spending time with our family and the Lord Receive a copy of Parenting Generation Screen and an audio download of this broadcast for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring [... more]

Peter - As Rich digs into this passage he challenges us to champion what is right true and good regardless of what it might cost Because of our reality in Christ our position before God and the promises that become ours in Christ we can face suffering and ridicule with a calm assurance and trust for the sake of the Gospel [... more]

Sometimes living with chronic pain and fatigue leads to being isolated at home and feeling alone I rsquo ve often felt unseen by God and others During an early morning prayer-walk with my service dog I struggled with these feelings I noticed a hot air balloon in the distance The people in its basket could enjoy a bird rsquo s-eye view of our quiet neighborhood but they couldn rsquo t really see me As I continued walking past my neighbors rsquo houses I sighed How many people behind those closed doors felt unseen and insignificant As I finished my walk [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Broughton Coburn tells the harrowing story of the time America reached the highest peak in the world not once but twice on their first expedition to it in Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

God created us as social beings We're not wired to be hermits living a reclusive isolated lifestyle We're built to engage with others But whoever we engage with influences us and we them So there's wisdom in choosing our influencers Today on A NEW BEGINNING as we launch a new series on relationships we begin with the most common relationship we all enjoy friendship We'll consider one of the Bible's preeminent examples of rewarding friendship Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get tickets https jesusrevolution movie A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted [... more]

I feel like I'm always holding back the real me Counselor Ron Deal knows shame can keep us fake isolated and voiceless He also knows the way out Show Notes and Resources Don't Miss Our Blended amp Blessed Livestream Coming Soon Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

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On July Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of their lunar landing module and became the first humans to walk on the surface of the moon But we don rsquo t often think about the third person on their team Michael Collins who was flying the command module for Apollo After his teammates clambered down the ladder to test the lunar surface Collins waited alone on the far side of the moon He was out of touch with Neil Buzz and everyone on earth NASA rsquo s mission control commented ldquo Not since Adam has any human known such [... more]

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Each year Robby brings us a fantastic Car Themed Twist on Charles Dickens classic tale A Christmas Carol Listen and enjoy A Christmas Corrolla [... more]

Isolated Wishing for connections that matter Author Heather Holleman proposes six conversations to combat loneliness and plunge relationships deeper Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Scripture is the supreme source of revelation from God--but it isn't the only source The Bible tells us that God's power and divine nature are revealed in creation Today R C Sproul introduces the ideas of general revelation and natural theology Get the 'Foundations An Overview of Systematic Theology' DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org foundations Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Brot Coleman tells the harrowing story of the time America reached the highest peak in the world not once but twice on their first expedition to it in Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Every caregiver - and I do mean EVERY caregiver will struggle with what I call the I's We lose our independence we become isolated and we lose our identity During my ten years on the air I've discussed these things often - and felt a refresher for myself was in order I go into further detail in my book Hope for the Caregiver www hopeforthecaregiver com books Please share this episode with as many as possible all too many caregivers struggle in isolation and this episode will help them learn how to push back against that isolation as well as [... more]

Before COVID few of us had ever been subjected to a quarantine But that experience effectively isolated us in a bubble In a spiritual sense sometimes believers are constantly isolated from the world in a self-imposed quarantine We don't want to be OF the world so we try not to be IN the world Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how that neglects one of our most important responsibilities It's the kick off of a new series in Acts called The Upside-Down Life Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

David A Man of Passion and Destiny [... more]

If there are two words that would best describe this society they'd be noisy and isolated In this program guest teacher Jennie Allen continues her series Get Out of Your Head She explains that like never before we're flooded by sounds and distractions and yet we're more and more disconnected So how can we survive Join us to learn more [... more]

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Psalms For Christmas a podcast miniseries from FamilyLife It's the most isolated time of the year What does God tell us in a lonely Christmas Author Dane Ortlund looks at Psalm 's quiet hopeful comfort From now until the end of with your gift of any amount to FamilyLife as our thanks we'll send you a copy of Dane's devotional book In the Lord I Take Refuge Daily Devotions through the Psalms And because of generous donors any gift given before the end of the year will be doubled up to You can give today at FamilyLifeToday com [... more]

Are you lonely Feeling isolated Longing for some deep love and relationships In this program Chip explains how that need can be filled in your life He highlights the importance of real authentic community and how it'll completely transform your life Don't miss how you can re-discover that closeness in your life [... more]

What's it look like to combat bitterness Pastor and author Stephen Viars explores the power of lament to give voice and resolution to our deepest grief Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Download FamilyLife's new app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

All too many caregivers feel isolated and invisible Even when seen it's difficult to know what to say to caregiver This is why I do this broadcast the podcast write books and all the other things I do for caregivers I understand the importance for caregivers to be seen and engaged - in a way that makes sense to caregivers i speak fluent caregiver and am grateful for the opportunity to speak to you through this podcast I see you Peter Rosenberger www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

Author and caregiver Cara Whitney wife of Dan Whitney - AKA LARRY THE CABLE GUY discusses her deep faith and lessons she learns around her farm about herself God's love and sharing her faith [... more]

Peter didn't point to the doctrine of election so that philosophers and theologians could have something to argue about over a cup of tea He pointed to it so that isolated Christians could have hope in the midst of suffering [... more]

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Tracy Smith talks with Regina King about her film directorial debut One Night in Miami Lee Cowan visits Point Roberts Washington a town isolated from the rest of the American mainland David Martin explores the role of military veterans in the January insurrection at the U S Capitol Seth Doane examines how residents of a Northern Italian village are coping after a devastating year of COVID Remy Inocencio travels to China in search of the origins of the coronavirus David Pogue talks with biochemist Jennifer Doudna co-creator of the gene-editing technology CRISPR and Walter Isaacson author of The Code Breaker [... more]

If busyness exhaustion and distraction have caused you and your spouse to drift apart listen in as Dr Greg Smalley and his wife Erin offer practical suggestions for rekindling intimacy in a discussion based on their book Reconnected Moving From Roomates to Soulmates in Your Marriage Part of Original air date Aug Get the Smalleys' book for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast reconnecting-with-your-spouse-part- -of- If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

For this bonus episode of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER's podcast we wanted to include chapters of my audio book HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER Enjoy You can learn more at www hopeforthecaregiver com books [... more]

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Grab the entire family buttered popcorn and listen to a VERY special Presentation Of Christian Car Guy Theater A Blessed Merry Christmas to you and yours [... more]

My friend Ellen calculates payroll for an accounting firm This may sound like a straightforward job but there are times when employers submit their information later than requested Ellen often makes up for this by working long hours so employees can receive their money without delay She does this out of consideration for the families that depend on those funds to buy groceries purchase medicine and pay for housing Ellen rsquo s compassionate approach to her job points me to Jesus On earth He sometimes ministered to people when it was inconvenient for Him For instance Jesus wanted some alone [... more]

In seventy-year-old James McConnell a British Royal Marine veteran died McConnell had no family and staff from his nursing home feared no one would attend his funeral A man tapped to officiate McConnell rsquo s memorial service posted a Facebook message ldquo In this day and age it is tragic enough that anyone has to leave this world with no one to mourn their passing but this man was family If you can make it to the graveside to pay your respects to a former brother in arms then please try to be there Two-hundred Royal Marines packed the pews [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters R J Snell of the Culture of Life Foundation the Witherspoon Institute and Princeton University joins host Traci DeVette Griggs to discuss the many ethical questions we are all facing during the current COVID- pandemic such as seeing ourselves as isolated individuals and making sure all parts of a person are valued mentally emotionally and spiritually not only physically [... more]

I invited my long-time pastor and friend Jim Bachmann to call the show following a particularly meaningful sermon on Sunday In addition to sharing what the church he served is doing Stephens Valley Church in Nashville TN he discussed the challenges for ministering to congregants many who feel so isolated during these times Yet referring back to the message he gave earlier that day he effectively pointed us to God's sovereignty provision and faithfulness THE SUFFERING SAVIOR see below For more visit www StephensValleyChurch com Peter Rosenberger is the host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER The nation's broadcast and podcast [... more]

For twenty-nine years after World War II ended Hiroo Onoda hid in the jungle refusing to believe his country had surrendered Japanese military leaders had dispatched Onoda to a remote island in the Philippines Lubang with orders to spy on the Allied forces Long after a peace treaty had been signed and hostilities ceased Onoda remained in the wilderness In Onoda rsquo s commanding officer traveled to the island to find him and convince him the war was over For three decades Onoda lived a meager isolated existence because he refused to surrender mdash refused to believe the conflict was [... more]

I can never recapture the splendor that was our daughter Melissa Fading from my memory are those wonderful times when we watched her joyfully playing high school volleyball And it rsquo s sometimes hard to remember the shy smile of contentment that crossed her face when we were doing family activities Her death at age seventeen dropped a curtain on the joy of her presence In the book of Lamentations Jeremiah rsquo s words show he understood that the heart can be punctured ldquo My splendor is gone rdquo he said ldquo and all that I had hoped from the [... more]

You may have heard about Daniel and the lions' den but there's much more to Daniel's story than this isolated miracle Hear how this man of God modeled integrity and virtue for us That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

FamilyLife Blended director Ron Deal explains that marriage while typically a two-person dance gets complicated as couples try to manage all the lives around them Deal talks about feeling isolated in a marriage something spouses sometimes admit as they try to find their place in the blended family He encourages couples to hold onto God's hand and never give up Show Notes and Resources To learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry visit https www summitonstepfamilies com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the [... more]

Rob and Gina Flood talk about the communication skills they learned that turned their isolated marriage into a relationship of true oneness Together they help couples understand how implementing these tools first response prayer physical touch mirroring and proper timing can take their communication from a C- to an A Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Paul is under house arrest He is isolated from his friends Church leaders in Rome have abandoned him Yet strangely he isn't longing for freedom or praying for comforts His sole desire is to see the Church of God being unified in humility [... more]

How are we as the church caring for the marginalized people in our society What can we learn by watching the way in which Jesus treated the isolated and vulnerable Join us on Wonderful Words of Life for our series The Least of These as we ask God to open our eyes and see the people who need us most Series The Least of These [... more]

Pastor Rick teaches from the nd letter of Peter - [... more]

Many in today's world feel isolated lonely and disconnected On the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman author Leslie Verner talks about the power of hospitality to change lives She says there are many people all around us who need an invitation Seeing them is the first step in connecting to their hearts Don't miss a challenging and hopeful conversation on the next Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Watching someone suffer with chronic pain remains a heartbreaking reality for so many caregivers As a spouse of a chronic pain sufferer Gracie's dealt with this for years I personally understand the frustration despair grief and helplessness in watching a loved one suffer Laura called the show to share her difficulties as she watches her husband suffer One of consistent challenges caregivers face in this particular journey is despair and feeling isolated and alone feeling that God has abandoned them We're not alone and God hasn't abandoned us Listen to the conversation Brought to you by [... more]

During seasons of joy and happiness many caregivers feel the opposite Even if attending church is possible many feel isolated even on a crowded pew The relentless challenges facing so many caregivers often leads them to hang their heads while others jubilantly belt out hymns That's why HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER exists That's why we do the show We speak fluent caregiver and bring a lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers to help them catch their breath take a knee and develop healthier strategies to endure and even thrive in their circumstances Joy is available The [... more]