Being sure that we are walking the path that God wants us to be on can be difficult at times. Two keys can help unlock this:The first is that there is only one path and it’s the direction we are heading that is important.The second builds on that and show us how to keep moving when the going gets tough.Listen in to this message to gain encouragemen…

Mel Thomson - God Uses The Small To Do Great Things I 8.9.'24 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

A funny thing happened on the way to creating this podcast with Fr. Bob… When we first went to record this episode, he was vice president and associate provost for interdisciplinary initiatives. In that role, he oversaw the Institute for Educational Initiatives, among other wonderful institutes and centers on campus. Then, in December 2023, the Uni…

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Marco Palmer - Famous Last Words | 18.8.'24 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

Rachael's Testimony I 11.08.24 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

What path are you on? What is your direction of travel? As a Christian I’ve been constantly asking the question; Am I on the right path? Am I making the right decisions for my life that are pleasing to God?The bible is a story of journeys and its message is that God has an unfolding plan and purpose to bring all of creation together when Jesus retu…

Steven Paton - Life is about the Moments | 28.07.'24 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

Mel Thomson - Hope in Our Hands | 21.07. '24 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

Ryan Leonard on his freshman year at Boston College, playing for Team USA, and much more on this episode of Break the Ice podcastBy Washington Capitals | Break the Ice Podcast

Michael' Strachan's latest message emphasises the importance of understanding and navigating different spiritual seasons in life. He highlights three key phases: waiting and preparing, taking action and reaping rewards, and renewal and reflection. Michael uses the story of Bartimaeus to illustrate enduring faith, encouraging the congregation to tru…

Jimi preached about the enduring and uplifting power of God's love, especially during life's extremes. He emphasised that God's love remains constant, helping us rise both in moments of extreme joy and deep despair, drawing parallels to the story of Elijah in the Bible. Using the metaphor of a mother eagle teaching her young to fly, Jimi conveyed h…

Take a deep dive into all of the Capitals newest prospects with Assistant General Manager Ross MahoneyBy Washington Capitals | Break the Ice Podcast

We looked at 3 famous locations in the Bible where 3 famous Bible stories happened. The first Location was Ceasarea Phillipi. Understand how wicked that place was impacts our understanding of why Jesus announced he was building a church and the gates of Hades/Hell would not prevail against the church. The second Location was Mount Hermon where it i…

Jimi Dowds spoke on the importance of living by faith rather than fear, drawing from the life of Abraham as a role model of supernatural faith. He emphasised the importance of trusting God's promises, even when situations seem uncertain or challenging. Highlighting Hebrews 11, Jimi pointed out how Abraham and Sarah exemplified faith by obeying God'…

John Murabyo's message emphasises the importance of standing strong through life's storms, drawing from Romans 12:1-3. He stresses that everyone, regardless of their status or background, will face challenges. The core of his message is to encourage people not to be changed by these difficulties but to stand firm and transform their circumstances i…

Capitals Chef Robert Wood joins the show to discuss the role of nutrition in sports and our cultureBy Washington Capitals | Break the Ice Podcast

Trust is the cornerstone of love, connecting us deeply to God and others, and empowering us to become our best selves. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13:7, trust liberates us from isolation, as seen in God's unwavering trust in imperfect people throughout the Bible. This divine trust inspires us to trust others, bringing out their best and fostering gr…

Steven's sermon on hope focuses on various aspects of biblical hope and its significance in daily life. He begins by exploring passages from Isaiah and Joshua, highlighting that hope is more than a mere wish; it is a confident belief in the unseen, as emphasised in Hebrews 11:1. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate how h…

"Love always protects" reflects Gods character and the apostle Paul's description of the qualities of real love. But in this world of suffering and wars and poverty it can often be difficult to believe it. This message can help us gain confidence in this promise of God as we recognise that God has always promised His people He would fight our battl…

The Most Excellent Way - Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs | 28.04.2024 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

We're into the 100s, and we just finished another block of 10! That nice round number means that the time has come once again for us to review and re-rank the last 10 albums. We had a great time reminiscing over the music we have listened to. And we're gearing up for our next block of albums. We're busy getting ready for this next batch - stay tune…

Christian Sunday service in Vine Church, Dunfermline Scotland.By The Vine Church - Dunfermline

In his sermon titled "Love is Honouring," Aaron highlighted the transformative power of honouring others, showcasing how small acts of kindness can deeply influence our lives. Drawing from personal experiences, he illustrated how feeling honoured can uplift, inspire, and bring joy, emphasising the profound impact of love and respect in our interact…

Marco Palmer spoke on the subject of SLOW TO ANGER from 1 CORINTHIANS 13 or the Love Chapter. He used a comedy video about a quick tempered substitute teacher named Mr Garvy before talking about the high standards of handling anger in a godly manner as spoken about through-out Scripture - God is described as SLOW TO ANGER throughout the Bible and t…

Oh Canada!! Joni's back, and we get to talk about one of our favo(u)rite artists from this Sound Logic journey! Joni Mitchell's Blue album was so significant - we wondered how we might feel about her more commercially successful Court and Spark album. What did we think about this album, and how it fits with the greatest albums of all time? Listen t…

Lou Reed! He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band The Velvet Underground, but beyond that also crafted a solo career that spanned five decades. In this episode, we take a look at Transformer, the album that birthed "Walk On The Wild Side," perhaps his most well-known and iconic song. What did we think about this alb…

Easter is a wonderful celebration and full of joy. But what is it really all about? Christians believe the truth of what happened on that first Easter Sunday is the most significant, life changing event that has happened in the whole of history: The resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ. It is this event that is the heart of the Christian gosp…

Jimi's message revolves around the theme of being "other's-centred," highlighting the transformative power it holds. He discusses the impact of being other's-centred in ending conflicts and enhancing human flourishing. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Jimi shares anecdotes about embracing chaos and stepping into a heavenly reality. H…

Kelli is back! We're joined by our friend, and former guest, Kelli Dowd, to chat about Fiona Apple's iconic 90s masterpiece, When The Pawn... (though the actual title is quite a bit longer. We discuss!) What did we think, and how does it rank among the greatest albums? Listen on to find out! As a reminder, you can find our favorite songs from the R…

Steven Paton - The Most Excellent Way : Love is Humble | 17.03.2024 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

Mel's message at the Vine Church last Sunday emphasized the importance of viewing life through a lens of gratitude, praising God for his goodness despite any lack or difficulties. She drew parallels between the contentment found in God's love and the temptation of envy, urging listeners to trust in God's plans and remain steadfast in their faith, h…

The Most Excellent Way : Love is Kind - longer version | 25.02.'24 by The Vine Church - DunfermlineBy The Vine Church - Dunfermline

In a fix? What's your first reaction in a fix?: What did I do wrong? I knew I wasn't good enough. Why are they rejecting me? What if you saw every fix from the eyes of a loving Father that's fixed on you? What if God was up to something so beautiful, in every fix, that took you to the next level and His higher calling on your life? Get ready to see…

It's not often that we arrive at an album where neither of us have any clue what we're getting into, but this one fits that description! What did we think of Television (a band we've never heard of), and their influential Marquee Moon album? Join us as we dig deeper to find out! As a reminder, you can find our favorite songs from the RS500 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Our journey through the greatest albums of all times brings us to just the second grunge album on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums. At the number 106 slot, we get to listen to Hole's breakthrough album, Live Through This. Can we separate the music from Courtney Love's reputation and identity? Listen to find out! As a reminder, you ca…

Rasmus Sandin takes us back to his early years growing up in Sweden, moving to North America, being drafted by Toronto, and the trade that brought him to Washington on this episode of Break the IceBy Washington Capitals | Break the Ice Podcast

At the end of 2023, Rolling Stone published some small adjustments to the 2020 list of the 500 Greatest Albums. Among those changes was a decision to drop Legend: The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and replace it by moving up their album Exodus, an album that had previously been in the #71 spot. Given that unique change, we thought we would re…

Week two or our series looks at how love is patient. The bible teaches us this quality of love is far more powerful than we might imagine. This message will show what patience can do and how we can grow in patience if we look to Jesus as our inspiration and source.By The Vine Church - Dunfermline

In a world often marred by trauma and despair, where stories of neglect and suffering abound, there shines a beacon of hope—a reminder of the transformative power of love. Join us on a journey inspired by the insights of child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce D. Perry, as we explore the profound significance of love in the lives of those who have faced unima…

We are pleased to be revisit our conversation with our friend Kelli Dowd, as we discuss this iconic live album from the Allman Brothers! We'll consider it's slot change, and discuss why this is not just a great live album, but also get to hear of Kelli's great love of music and her many live concert experiences. As a reminder, you can find our favo…

We are all familiar with the idea that God '"has the whole world in His hands". But did you know the apostle Paul teaches us that the future of the world is in our hands?Followers of Jesus we are invited into Gods great project; the restoration of heaven and earth, God and mankind. And its the formation, transformation and conformation to become li…

Mel shares how she felt God impress the words "radical shift" and "pursue" on her heart, for the year of 2024 and she emphasises how these words can be applied to each of our lives. She reflects on the disciples heart of pursuit for following Jesus in Mark 4, even though they did not understand the full picture and encourages us to be of that minds…

The Rolling Stones have shown up a few times here on our Sound Logic Journey, and we're back with a review of their Sticky Fingers album - one that many consider to be part of a four album pinnacle of their lengthy career. What did we think, and where does it fall among their greatest albums? Listen now to find out! As a reminder, you can find our …

Because we have a free will to choose right from wrong, the coming Anti-Christ is a form of judgment on an unbelieving world that has rejected Christ as king and therefore gets the king they deserve. We as believers in Christ are not meant to be scared but prepared and this is a time to get busy and bring in souls before all this happens.…

De La Soul! We learn so much with this one, checking in with some old school rap from a simpler time when samples were just samples, and real instruments were part of the creation of songs. It feels fitting that album #103 features a 3 in the title. We hope you enjoy this look back at their iconic album, 3 Feet High And Rising! As a reminder, you c…

We’re five years old! Can you believe it??? Thank you to the thousands of you who have come along on the journey. We can’t wait to discover more music with you in the coming years! As a reminder, you can find our favorite songs from the RS500 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our Spotify playlist right here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - we'll be updating it as we go with our favorite songs from e…

After last week's look at Led Zeppelin, The Clash brings us back to back self-titled albums. We'll take a listen, explore what this must have sounded like to those late 70s listeners, and ask whether this belongs here at 102 on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest albums. We hope you enjoy, and we're glad to be back! As a reminder, you can find our…

So many will tell you that the secret to success in 2024 is BE YOURSELF when in fact, the good book clearly states that the secret to all success is to die to self. What if success all came down to next to nothing about you but WHO IS WITH YOU- THE KING.By The Vine Church - Dunfermline

Capitals Head Athletic Trainer Jason Serbus discusses his 25 year career in the sports medicine fieldBy Washington Capitals | Break the Ice Podcast