Best Mark Combs Author Podcasts (2025)

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Relying On God Is Risky: Deuteronomy 9-11 11:41

13h ago11:41

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! The Promised Land came with a catch: 🌧️ Water would fall from the sky. No back-breaking canal work, no hauling buckets from the Nile— Just effortless provision… if they trusted God. Sounds like a blessing, right? But standing at the edge of their inheritance, the Israelites hesitated. Because relyin…

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Israeli Military Says It Struck 20+ Military Sites In Tehran Today 48:43

20h ago48:43

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President Donald Trump held a Situation Room meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss U.S. options in the Israel-Iran conflict. A person familiar with the matter told CNN that the President has reviewed attack plans for Iran, but is holding off to see if Tehran steps back from its nuclear program. Plus, how domestic politics and a political divide th…

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Eating Like God Isn't Watching: Psalm 11-14 11:28

1d ago11:28

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! We’ve all heard it—or thought it: 🟠 “It must be safe… it’s on the shelf.” 🍭 “If neon-colored food was really harmful, someone would’ve stopped it.” 👀 “If God didn’t want me to do this, wouldn’t He stop me?” But here’s the hard truth: God doesn’t always strike people down in the parking lot for rebel…

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Israel, Iran Trade Strikes For Sixth Day 48:54

2d ago48:54

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Iran and Israel are exchanging strikes for a sixth day, with Israel’s defense minister saying the country plans on striking “very significant targets in Tehran," and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei posting on social media, “In the name of the noble Haidar, the battle begins.” President Trump has demanded an “unconditional surrender” by…

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Rebelling Against Health: Deuteronomy 5-8 9:34

2d ago9:34

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Health and fertility weren’t promised to God’s people as a reward… 🌾 They were the natural result of walking in obedience. But we don’t like rules, do we? Our rebellious hearts assume God’s commandments are restrictions… When really—they're instructions. 🛠️ A divine “owner’s manual” for how to thriv…

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Trump: "Everyone Should Immediately Evacuate Tehran!" 47:26

3d ago47:26

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President Trump gives a dire warning to people in Tehran tonight, posting on Truth Social "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" This comes as the President leaves the G7 summit in Canada early to fly back to Washington due to the situation in the Middle East. Plus, with a suspect in court, two people dead and two more wounded, authorities …

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Moses as a Cautionary Tale: Deuteronomy 1-4 16:21

4d ago16:21

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Moses—the one who spoke with God face to face… Who wrote the first five books of Scripture… Who led a nation through the wilderness… 📖 And yet, in the end, he messed up. The weight of leading a rebellious people wore him down. And in a moment of pride, he disobeyed God… and missed the Promised Land.…

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Gone in 60 Seconds: Crazy Automobile Stunt Commercials 27:23

5d ago27:23

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Dramatic car stunts are not just the stuff of movies. They’re also the stuff of car commercials. We’ll talk about one ad where skydivers risked their lives spelling out the word “Honda” in the sky, a commercial where a car speeds on the roof of a skyscraper, and a story about a car that was dropped from an airplane - and the parachute didn’t work. …

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Why Would God Curse an Innocent Fig?: Mark 11-16 17:18

6d ago17:18

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! If everything in nature is good… 🌳 Why would Jesus curse a fig tree? Most theologians say it’s a parable about spiritual fruit— About the danger of looking righteous without living it. But theologians aren’t plant scientists. What if there’s more to this story? What if Jesus’ curse also reveals some…

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Iranian Official: Iran Will Target Regional Bases Of Any Country That Defends Israel 46:59

6d ago46:59

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More explosions tonight in Tehran and Iran fires retaliatory strikes on Israel as the conflict between the two countries escalates. This follows Israel’s unprecedented attack early Friday on Iranian nuclear and military targets, which killed some of the country’s most senior leaders. And a senior Iranian official tells CNN his country will target t…

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The Rich Man Has Too Much: Mark 6-10 14:55

7d ago14:55

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! “The first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” I always thought that meant importance in the Kingdom of Heaven. But what if it’s about timing? 💰 What if the rich man walks away sad not just because he didn’t want to give it all up— …but because he knew he had too much to untangle in time? C…

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Israel Launches ‘Preemptive Strikes’ Against Iran, Defense Minister Says 1:01:19

7d ago1:01:19

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Breaking news tonight, Israel has launched "preemptive strikes" against Iran targeting its nuclear program and its long-range missile capabilities, an Israeli military official said. Sirens sounded across Jerusalem as a state of emergency was declared in Israel. CNN’s Oren Liebermann joins 360° from Jerusalem, Kristen Holmes has the White House rea…

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If We Are The Soil, Are We Healthy Enough to Grow The Word: Mark 1-5 15:07

8d ago15:07

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Do you know the Parable of the Sower? What if we took it literally? 🌱 What if your heart is soil? Your body is soil. Even your spirit is soil. And if that’s true… Are you cultivating the kind of life where God’s Word can actually grow? In today’s episode, I’m digging deeper into this parable—connect…

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LA To Impose Downtown Curfew For Second Night 47:24

8d ago47:24

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Parts of downtown Los Angeles remain under a curfew for the second night in a row as ICE raid protests continue. Meanwhile, similar protests are popping up in other U.S. cities, including New York, Raleigh, and San Antonio. More demonstrations are planned this week. Plus, the Trump administration is making moves to relocate some Americans out of th…

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God Cares About City Planning: Numbers 34-36 11:18

9d ago11:18

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Did you know that God gave specific instructions for how cities should be built? Not just where—but how. With intentional connection to the land… space for rest… even protection for the vulnerable. 🏙️ Before the Promised Land, cities were often marked by chaos, corruption, and spiritual decay. But G…

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Officials Enact Curfew For Parts Of Los Angeles 52:41

9d ago52:41

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a local emergency curfew will be in effect for parts of downtown Los Angeles starting tonight, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time. As protests grow to other cities, Nick Watt is on the ground in Los Angeles, Shimon Prokupecz is live from New York, and Whitney Wild has the latest from Chicago. Learn more about yo…

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A Bird In The Hand Instead of God's Plan: Numbers 31-33 8:12

9d ago8:12

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Imagine standing just minutes from receiving everything God promised… But instead of stepping into it, 🐦 You settle for what’s in front of you. Because it feels safer. More certain. Less risky. That’s what the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh did. They stopped just short of the Promised L…

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Trump To Deploy Another 2,000 National Guard Members To L.A. 56:20

10d ago56:20

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Protests over ICE deportation raids are heating up in Los Angeles for the fourth night in a row. About 300 National Guard members are now deployed in the city, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, with about 1,600 more nearby, awaiting orders. And now President Trump has ordered the Department of Defense to deploy an additional 2,000 guard memb…

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Women's Rights Are Biblical: Numbers 27-30 13:16

11d ago13:16

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Cool, right? The idea that women are seen as "less than" in the Bible, simply isn't true. They are different, but not less than. If I put myself in the sandals of the daughters of Zelophahad, I have to acknowledge the immense bravery it took to go before not only Moses, but before God, to state what…

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The Other 99% 20:02

12d ago20:02

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Plant scientists estimate that we understand about 1% of the chemicals that are found in the plant portion of our planet. This means that there are roughly 99% of plant chemicals (phytochemicals) that we cannot diagram, analyze, isolate or explain. The solution to this problem? Since current scienti…

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Yes I Can: Marketing to People with Disabilities 28:13

12d ago28:13

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This week, we explore how advertisers market to people with disabilities. Disabled people are usually ignored in advertising campaigns. Yet people with disabilities control half a trillion dollars in spending money. We’ll look at four powerful campaigns that not only feature people with disabilities, but these commercials are disrupting the public’…

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The Wrong Friends Can Affect Your Roots: Proverbs 12-14 11:53

13d ago11:53

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Solomon tells us that you cannot establish a healthy root system in wickedness... he goes on to remind us that who we associate with can affect how well we hear God and discern His truth. Are these two ideas connected? You bet! There's a reason your parents told you to pick your friends wisely! If G…

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia Returned To U.S. & Facing Criminal Charges 47:10

13d ago47:10

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The man mistakenly deported to an El Salvadorian prison has been returned to the United States and indicted. We are now learning the prosecutor in charge has resigned over it. Plus, what Elon Musk and Donald Trump are saying now about their breakup. Also, a look at how Musk’s insinuation about the President and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is landi…

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You Can't Change God's Mind: Numbers 23-26 13:27

14d ago13:27

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! The thing is… God has a much longer view of things than we do. What a terrifying thing it would be if we could change God’s mind. God is dependable, constant, and He has the best in mind for each of us. Usually, His plan is way better than the one we thought of. It’s honestly pretty comforting that …

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Bromance Over: Musk-Trump Feud Explodes Into Personal Attacks 47:21

14d ago47:21

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Elon Musk and Donald Trump's very public breakup has gotten loud and full of threats and allegations. How it happened, and what the fallout could be. Few journalists have as much insight into Musk as CNN Contributor Kara Swisher, who predicted that the Trump-Musk alliance would not end well. Swisher shares her reaction to today's drama. Plus, a liv…

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Father God, Mother Earth?: Proverbs 8-11 16:12

14d ago16:12

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Where did the idea of "Mother Nature" or "Mother Earth" come from? Is there any support for the idea in the Bible, or is it a pagan notion? My answer- yes...and no. I believe there is evidence here to support an Old Testament awareness of "earth" as feminine. Can we appreciate the balance of male an…

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Trump Signs Travel Ban Proclamation For 12 Countries 47:05

15d ago47:05

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Breaking news on a travel ban proclamation that President Trump has signed regarding a number of countries in Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. CNN's Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins has the new reporting. Plus, as new video emerges of Ukraine's drone strike on Russia, President Trump talks to Putin. But it's unknown if the …

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Words Matter With God: Numbers 20-22 18:57

16d ago18:57

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! With God, every word counts. He doesn’t talk just to hear the sound- there is purpose in every word, every action, and in every last detail of creation. Sometimes when we gloss over the detail and just go by our own understanding all we miss is the blessing…. But sometimes, the details are there to …

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Musk Rails Against Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" 47:18

16d ago47:18

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Just days after leaving the administration, Elon Musk lays into President Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill” calling it a "disgusting abomination.” Anderson looks at how the White House and Congress are reacting. Plus, Kara Swisher and Anthony Scaramucci weigh-in on Musk’s message. And, is the President turning on the Supreme Court justices he…

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A Covenant With Your Land: Numbers 17-19 14:38

17d ago14:38

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! What’s your relationship with “the land”? Is it a sacred covenant and commission from your creator? In today’s world, the average relationship with “the land” is about your carbon footprint, or buying “green” products. All of these ideas about how to be in relationship truly just highlight how very …

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FBI: Colorado Suspect Facing 16 Counts Of Attempted Murder 46:56

17d ago46:56

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In Colorado, a peaceful march is targeted in what authorities are calling an antisemitic terror attack. We have the latest on the investigation and hear from a witness. Plus, Ukraine's stunning drone strikes on Russia's strategic bomber fleet. How they did it and how it could usher in a new era in warfare all around the world. Learn more about your…

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Can Sin Make You Sick?: Numbers 14-16 18:49

17d ago18:49

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! I’m fascinated by the continuing rebellion of the Israelites in the very presence of God… almost every time, the consequences are depicted as a fire that consumes them. Is it possible that our cells are damaged when we sin? Could it be a sort of dissonance that is set up as our human nature fights w…

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All of Creation is Designed to Heal Itself 18:21

18d ago18:21

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! It's humbling when you realize that humans aren't NEEDED. God created all of nature and it was good... without man. It is designed to be fully self-sustaining- and healing- all on its own. We were an addition. Icing on the cake so to speak. God had created something so perfectly intelligent, systems…

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Brand Envy (2025) 26:54

19d ago26:54

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This week, it’s our annual Brand Envy episode. We look at four brands that I admire. One is a cosmetics empire started by a woman in an era when women couldn’t even vote. One is a band I have a soft spot for. Another is a family-owned business that has lasted 88 years. The fourth is a TV show that broke records. And they all have one thing in commo…

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Guarding Our Hearts for Optimal Wellness: Proverbs 4-7 14:23

20d ago14:23

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Solomon develops a case for a deeper examination of wisdom and understanding in Proverbs. His contention is that our wisdom must be rooted in knowledge that begins in a fear of our God. Unpacking what that means, he speaks as to his son and here in this passage brings up the possibility of being tem…

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Covid-19 Shots For Healthy Children Remain On CDC Vaccine Schedule 47:03

20d ago47:03

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Covid confusion as Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says "no" to those shots for kids, but the CDC says otherwise. Plus, how Taylor Swift won the fight to take back control of the best-selling songs she created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Longing For the Food of Slavery: Numbers 10-13 15:48

20d ago15:48

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! We aren't so different from the Israelites. It's easy to see them as whiny and ungrateful... sick of eating manna and wishing they were back in slavery in Egypt where they had a variety of food to eat. BUT THEN- do you remember last night? When you were too tired to make a real food dinner from the …

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Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump Tariffs 47:27

21d ago47:27

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A day after one court put President Trump's tariffs on hold, a higher court lets them go forward, for now. Just one of three rulings today, in more than 200 legal challenges that this second Trump administration is facing. Plus, Anderson's conversation with the CEO of leading AI company Anthropic, and his warning that the technology could have a su…

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Fundamental Truth and Simon Says: Numbers 7-9 11:21

21d ago11:21

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! People love to throw around the expression "do as I say, not as a I do". It may be a truism about human behavior, but it is nothing to laugh about. The fundamental truth that our leaders need to live the way they suggest we live- but don't- is at the bottom of problems in relationships from marriage…

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Reality TV Stars Released From Prison After Trump Pardon 47:26

22d ago47:26

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Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are out of prison after their presidential pardon. Anderson speaks with their attorney Alex Little. Plus, a U.S. federal court has just blocked the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs. Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig and CNN chief political analyst David Axelrod, former senior adviser to President Obama, …

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There Is Healing in Understanding: Proverbs 1-3 9:16

22d ago9:16

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Eating from the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden brought death. Here in Proverbs Solomon is discussing the different aspects of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. The path to healing starts with the fear of God and leads through the development of knowledge, wisdom and then understanding. …

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Trump Pardons Reality Show Couple Convicted Of Bank Fraud & Tax Crimes 51:50

23d ago51:50

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We’re covering breaking news on presidential pardons. Reality television couple Todd and Julie Chrisley are getting out of federal prison. Plus, SpaceX lost contact with its Starship megarocket while conducting its ninth uncrewed test flight. The spacecraft likely broke apart over the Indian Ocean after losing control upon reentry to Earth. CNN Aer…

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Outsourcing Our Faith: Numbers 5-6 9:59

23d ago9:59

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! I've spend a lot of years working to take charge of my health... I didn't think about the fact that I was working to step it up in my relationship with God at the same time... but I have. Because we must choose to live "set apart" to truly walk God's narrow, healthy path, I am understanding the dept…

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The Details Matter: Numbers 1-4 12:02

25d ago12:02

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Does the assignment of the camp sites around the tabernacle have any message for us today in 2025? Yes! I think the more we comb through clear and detailed instruction given from God to Moses, the more it is clear that God is about balance, clarity, design and order. The current practice of science …

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The Importance of Local Weeds 11:14

26d ago11:14

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Christians often miss out on important truths about nature because they are repelled by ideas that seem new-agey. At the very least, language surrounding the idea that "the weeds that grow close to us, or are found in our area in the most abundance have grown there because we need them" is often los…

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When God Isn't Looking: Psalm 7-10 9:30

27d ago9:30

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! How many times do you do things like disrespect your body (eat imitation creation), or ignore some of His commandments and think "it's such a minor issue... God has plenty of other things to do... I wasn't struck by lightening immediately so He must not care- or must not see"? The truth is that even…

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Judge: Harvard “Will Sustain Immediate And Irreparable Injury” 47:10

27d ago47:10

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We have breaking news in the Trump administration's battle with Harvard University. Details on what a federal judge said about the case and what happens next. Plus, tech journalist and podcast host Kara Swisher on the president's push to have iPhones and others built in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Rest is an Intentional Act: Leviticus 24-27 13:14

28d ago13:14

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Are you honoring the Sabbath as a day of rest? I can speak from my own sin and share that I have not taken this particular commandment seriously. After all, there is so much that needs to get done and only so many hours available with the whole family to work together! The truth is that God's REST i…

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FBI: DC Attack Was Targeted, Antisemitic Violence 47:21

28d ago47:21

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New details on what investigators and witnesses are revealing about the suspected gunman arrested for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers. Plus, San Diego officials are looking into what caused a private jet to crash into a neighborhood in the middle of the night killing people on board and leaving a trail of destruction. Learn more …

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The Privilege of Having God Answer You: Psalm 4-6 8:54

29d ago8:54

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I'd love to hear from you, text me your thoughts! Have you ever felt complete and utter despair? That experience is entirely determined by what you believe about God. Feeling despair to the point that David is in these passages... crying yourself to sleep at night because of how wretched you feel.. is a different place to stand when you believe God…

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