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St John the Beloved

St John the Beloved

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  • Pentecost And The Holy Spirit
    May 24 2026

    Wind. Fire. A crowd that thinks the disciples are drunk at 9 a.m. Pentecost is one of the most misunderstood moments in the Bible, and it’s also one of the most hopeful. We walk through Acts 2:1–21 and show why Pentecost is not a random spiritual spectacle but God keeping His ancient promises and giving His own presence to His people.

    We talk about what Pentecost meant in the Jewish calendar, why Jerusalem is filled with people from across the world, and why the miracle of many languages matters for the mission of the church. From there we follow Peter’s sermon, especially his use of the prophet Joel, to see how the Holy Spirit is poured out “on all flesh” and how that changes the story for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.

    Then we bring it down to street level: Who is the Holy Spirit, and do we actually need Him? We name the hard truth that Scripture calls us spiritually dead apart from God, and the good news that the Spirit applies the work of Jesus to us, unites us to Christ, and grows real fruit like love, joy, peace, and self-control. We also clear up confusion around tongues and “extra” spiritual tiers, and we highlight the ordinary, steady shape of a Spirit-filled life: faith, repentance, prayer, courage, and trust that God is near.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether God is distant, whether you’re stuck, or whether real change is possible, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

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    29 mins
  • Investment
    May 17 2026

    Doing nothing can feel safe, but it’s often the most dangerous investment we make. We open with Scripture from Ecclesiastes 11, Galatians 6, and 2 Corinthians 9 to show how the Bible talks about money, work, and spiritual growth through one steady image: sowing and reaping. If grain is capital, then every day we decide whether to consume it now, store it for security, or plant it with no guarantees. That same logic applies to our calendars, our habits, our giving, and the kind of people we are becoming.

    We walk through three marks of wise investment: sacrifice, bold resilience, and patient endurance. From Paul’s call to be a cheerful giver to the warning in Ecclesiastes about waiting for perfect weather, we talk honestly about risk, uncertainty, and why faithful action beats endless analysis. We also explore diversification in a practical way: building skills, creating options, and refusing to let one fragile plan define your future.

    Then we zoom out to the deeper question Galatians raises: what are you sowing into, the flesh or the Spirit? Sin and obedience both compound over time, which is why the short-term can be so misleading. We close by looking at Jesus as the ultimate investment, the grain of wheat that falls into the ground and bears much fruit, and we ask what it looks like for us to pull out of what is killing us and invest in life that lasts. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one investment you want to make this week?

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    36 mins
  • The Industrious Woman
    May 10 2026

    Economics usually makes us think about suits, spreadsheets, and stock prices, but Proverbs 31 starts somewhere far more ordinary and far more powerful: the household. We walk through the famous portrait of the “industrious woman” and ask a direct question with real consequences for marriage, family life, and the broader economy: what unique contributions do women make to economic life when home is treated as the foundation rather than an afterthought?

    We trace three anchors from the text: priority, profit, and praise. Priority means the well-being of the household comes first, not because women are “only” domestic, but because a well-ordered home produces stability, trust, and strength that spills outward. Profit means Scripture is not embarrassed about women making money, building businesses, spotting opportunities, and reinvesting wisely, as long as the work grows from faithful stewardship rather than replacing it. Along the way, we confront modern pressure toward constant careerism, the burnout spiral it can create, and why child care costs often reveal deeper priority problems.

    We also land on a surprising theme: attention. We unpack why what we focus on determines what we miss, how charm and beauty can distract us from what actually matters, and why husbands, children, and even the public square are commanded to praise what is truly praiseworthy. We end by looking to Jesus as the perfect example of steady notice and love that helps sinners grow into something new.

    Subscribe for more biblical teaching, share this with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: what should our culture learn to praise again?

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    34 mins
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