Best The Ponder Cast Podcasts (2024)

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The Power Of A Supporting Cast 33:05

11h ago33:05

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Find any powerful story in Scripture—then look closely. Past the obvious. Behind the headliners. You will likely read about a woman or man, perhaps a servant or onlooker, who contributes a line, a word, or a gesture. The servant girl who offers a word of advice to a king. A face in the crowd that sparks a ministry. Those secondary stories that repr…

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The Gospel In Philemon 26:14

9d ago26:14

26:14

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Titus 23:52

8d ago23:52

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In 2 Timothy 29:52

8d ago29:52

29:52

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In 1 Timothy 28:04

8d ago28:04

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In 1-2 Thessalonians 26:41

8d ago26:41

26:41

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Colossians 27:29

11d ago27:29

27:29

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Philippians 28:09

11d ago28:09

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Ephesians 26:30

11d ago26:30

26:30

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Galatians 28:27

11d ago28:27

28:27

[Audio issues in the original recording] Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.…

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It Takes A Father 38:40

27d ago38:40

38:40

Sometimes, it just takes a father. Compare the character traits of God in Psalm 103 with the story of the father in Luke 15. The last in our "Jesus at home" series. The sermon today is titled "It Takes A Father." It is the last installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Psalm 103 (ESV). Origi…

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Mutual Submission 36:04

1M ago36:04

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Forget the power games. What if we all just surrender to Christ? The sermon today is titled "Mutual Submission." It is the fifth installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 5:1-2 & 21 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, June 9, 2024. A…

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Raising New Life 33:15

2M ago33:15

33:15

God loves every person and every home. But there are good reasons to uphold the ideal of life-long marriages, two-parent households, and church-going families as the norm. In this sermon, I’ll show you why. The sermon today is titled "Raising New Life." It is the fourth installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scrip…

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The Battle For Normal 40:01

2M ago40:01

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God loves every person and every home. But there are good reasons to uphold the ideal of life-long marriages, two-parent households, and church-going families as the norm. In this sermon, I’ll show you why. The sermon today is titled "The Battle For Normal." It is the third installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The S…

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Dying To Self(ies) 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Smartphones. Social media. Online living. It’s ubiquitous. It’s the new norm. And, at an alarming rate, it’s harming us. We need to examine the power of presence, shaping our space and managing our time for real encounters over unhealthy habits. The sermon today is titled "Dying To Self(ies)." It is the second installment in our series "Jesus At Ho…

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Defending Motherhood 31:55

2M ago31:55

31:55

Let’s hear it for the moms! In a culture that increasingly devalues children, mothers are actively involved in a counter – cultural revolution. And in the kingdom of God, says the Apostle Paul in Romans 16, there are communities of faithful people to nurture and provide for our children alongside ourselves. Hear a full-throated defense of motherhoo…

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The Gospel In 2 Corinthians 30:36

3M ago30:36

30:36

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In 1 Corinthians 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Romans 29:31

3M ago29:31

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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In This Together 37:43

3M ago37:43

37:43

How should you view your baptism, and the baptism of others? Rest assured there is one uniting baptism, and we have come through the flood together. Let us act like it. The sermon today is titled "In This Together." It is the final installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 4:1-6…

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Swim With The Stream 31:30

3M ago31:30

31:30

Why should you be baptized? To respond to the gospel call of Jesus as your brothers and sisters have in the stream of church history, as the book of Acts indicates. The sermon today is titled "Swim With The Stream." It is the third installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from Acts 2:36-41 (E…

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Jump In The Deep End 32:02

3M ago32:02

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Why should you be baptized? Because of the depth and the riches of blessings associated with it, experiencing your wedding ceremony to Christ, as taught by the Apostle Paul. The sermon today is titled "Jump In The Deep End." It is the second installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from Roman…

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Come To The Water 29:07

3M ago29:07

29:07

--[slight audio issues in original]-- Why should you be baptized? Because our Lord and Savior invites us. It is a Christ-imitating, Christ-affirming, Christ-commanded invitation. The Spirit and the bride say "Come." The sermon today is titled "Come To The Water." It is the first installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism…

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The Gospel In Acts 27:37

3M ago27:37

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In John 23:12

3M ago23:12

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Luke 27:07

3M ago27:07

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Mark 23:58

3M ago23:58

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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The Gospel In Matthew 24:55

3M ago24:55

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Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance. The gospel was preached to Abraham. Ever…

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Read Responsively 25:37

4M ago25:37

25:37

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Responsively." It is the final installment in our series "Read Well." The…

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Read Devotionally 33:47

4M ago33:47

33:47

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Devotionally." It is the ninth installment in our series "Read Well." The…

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Read Theologically 33:49

4M ago33:49

33:49

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Theologically." It is the eighth installment in our series "Read Well." T…

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Read Communally 34:29

4M ago34:29

34:29

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Communally." It is the seventh installment in our series "Read Well." The…

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Read Normally 39:42

5M ago39:42

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When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Normally." It is the sixth installment in our series "Read Well." The Scr…

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Read Discerningly 32:01

5M ago32:01

32:01

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Discerningly." It is the fifth installment in our series "Read Well." The…

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Read Humbly 35:02

5M ago35:02

35:02

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Humbly." It is the fourth installment in our series "Read Well." The Scri…

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Read Wondrously 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Wondrously." It is the third installment in our series "Read Well." The S…

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Ep.65: Stance’s Final Episode! Musician Kamaal Williams, Author LaToya Watkins, Artist Cochemea, Musician Sinkane 1:11:49

5M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

After seven years of Stance which has spanned over 64 episodes of arts, culture and current affairs, 8 insightful Stance Takes shows, the growth of Stance Studios, multiple awards, and over 30 in-person events across the globe, we present our final show! In this episode, Chrystal Genesis takes one last look at creativity, storytelling and what it m…

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Read Confidently 26:35

6M ago26:35

26:35

When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Confidently." It is the second installment in our series "Read Well." The…

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Read Reverently 29:03

6M ago29:03

29:03

[Note: audio crackling in the original. Sorry!] When we are so tired of the voices in our heads and in our culture, we long to hear the voice of God. Generations come and generations go, but the Word of the Lord endures forever. Learn healthy practices to hear the voice of God in Scripture. The sermon today is titled "Read Reverently." It is the fi…

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Teach Us To Pray 30:11

6M ago30:11

30:11

Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The ser…

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When He Doesn't Answer 38:47

6M ago38:47

38:47

Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The ser…

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On Business Growth and Expansion 0:27

6M ago0:27

0:27

⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Business Growth and Expansion Without Personal Involvement ⚫ What steps can you take to ensure that your business continues to grow and expand even if you're not personally involved in every aspect of the operation? How can you create self-directed teams and what kind of training or support do they need to …

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Ep.64: Music w/Enji; US Jews of Color: Celebrating Sukkot, Journalist Robin Washington, Writer Hanah Bloom, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman & Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon 1:15:07

6M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

On Stance, we explore the question: what does it mean to be a Jewish person of color in America today? We chat with a range of voices from this growing demographic, in the worlds of philosophy, pop culture, community organizing, and journalism. Plus, we cover music with Jazz Musician Enji to learn more about her mesmerizing new record, Ulan. At a S…

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On Business Continuity and Culture of Empowerment 0:28

6M ago0:28

0:28

⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Business Continuity and Culture of Empowerment ⚫ What steps can you take to ensure that your business can continue to run smoothly even if you're not there to manage every detail? What kind of business continuity plan should you have in place to protect your company's future in case of unexpected events or …

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Does Prayer Do Anything? 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The ser…

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On Caring Versus Apathy Towards Employer 0:29

7M ago0:29

0:29

⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others on Caring Versus Apathy Towards Employer ⚫ Which takes more effort: caring for the business you work for or being indifferent to it? If you were hiring an employee for your business, who would you hire: someone who cares or someone who is indifferent? Which employee is happier: someone who is indifferent or so…

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Is God Really Listening? 27:50

7M ago27:50

27:50

Going to God in prayer is meant to disable all the signals coming from our culture, and even quiet the noise in our heads. It stops the outside voices clamoring for our attention, and forces us to be still. Why? Because we are not actually in control of our lives; and God wishes to communicate with us and even navigate our way in the world. The ser…

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After 25:34

7M ago25:34

25:34

Go back before time. Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. T…

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Holding All Things Together 29:49

7M ago29:49

29:49

Go back before time. Before all galaxies. There He is. The spoken word creates all things. Can you see him? That word became flesh. The incarnate one. The express image of gods glory. Can you see him? Beyond presents and trees. Beyond ribbons and reindeers.is the true reason for the season. God in the flesh, Majesty in a manger, who came for you. T…

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On Owning a Business and Psychological Ownership 0:39

7M ago0:39

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⚫ Questions to Ask Yourself and Others On Owning a Business and Psychological Ownership ⚫ Can a business owner become psychologically disengaged from their own venture? How does such detachment impact the overall health of their business? What leads a business owner or president to reach a point of emotional dissociation from their creation? In wha…

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