As the general election campaign ramps up, all eyes are on the Labour Party. Will this be the moment they take power for the first time since 2010? And what – if anything – has the Christian faith got to do with Labour politics?Continuing our four-part election special, Cat Smith chats to Paul and Grace about how the Christian story connects to the vision and policies of the Labour Party, and what it looks like for her to live out her faith in frontline politics. How do you balance your loyalties to

Send us a Text Message.This week at Sunnyside - Troy's in a chipper mood. He finished baling! Did you ever think a guy would talk so much about hay? Well, there's more going on at Sunnyside than ruminant chow - there's a new mosquito assassin on the farm, the Bible in a Year Experience is nearing the half-way mark, there's a raised garden plan in the works like you've never seen, and we reveal the sad end of Edie the cat - BUT WAIT, there's more as Troy opens up the sealed book of recruiter s...

The mission will be accomplishedLuke 13:31 At that time some Pharisees said to him, “Get away from here if you want to live! Herod Antipas wants to kill you!” 32 Jesus replied, “Go tell that fox that I will keep on casting out demons and healing people today and tomorrow; and the third day I will accomplish my purpose. 33 Yes, today, tomorrow, and the next day I must proceed on my way. For it wouldn’t do for a prophet of God to be killed except in Jerusalem! - (NLT) Luke 9:28 About eight days after

Oscar Wilde once said, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...” Flattery can make a person feel good, but is there any value in it? At the same time, do we want others to copy us, to imitate us. It’s likely we only want people to imitate the good stuff. If you have kids, you’ve likely experienced one of those moments when your kids say in public something you said in private and wouldn’t want repeated. Or you’ve heard someone say, they are a mini version of you. Or someone tells you y...

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. - (NIV84)Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (NIV)Luke 6:32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ‘sinners’ do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit

1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. - (NLT) Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. - (NIV84) Hebrews 10:35 So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. 36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you

Duke is a special cat because of his purpose and his why. Throughout the conversation, he breaks down how he uses life changes to level up, how he acquired 21 D1 basketball offers, why he dedicates so much time to physical health and what he is doing in the NIL space. Thank you DB for making this happen. I will be in your corner forever. You are a great man, and we cannot wait to see where you go next at GCU and in life. Best wishes to the Lopes as they begin their season. You can find Duke on IG

5/23/24 6am CT Hour - Logan Church/ Theresa Civantos Barber John, Glen and Sarah cat about Nikki Haley, Harrison Butker, and play What's That Sound. Logan breaks down why what Harrison said has been blown up into a big thing even though it was well received in the crowd it was delivered to. Theresa shares why it's important to connect with each of your kids daily and shares tips.

5/23/24 7am CT Hour - Taylor and Katie Schmidt/ Mary Hallan Fiorito John, Glen and Sarah cat about Nikki Haley, Harrison Butker, and play What's That Sound. Taylor and Katie join us to talk about their call to become a missionary family in Peru. https://thegoodhelp.com/ Mary gives her take on the striking similarities between Brown v Board of Education and the Dobbs case which overturned Roe v Wade.

Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying,“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell withthem, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with themand be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from theireyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. Thereshall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” 5Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.”And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true

Send us a Text Message.This week, Troy shares the busy happenings at Sunnyside as the family prepared for Jack's High School Commencement reception, makes a new friend in another neighbor which involves flax of all things, enjoys the benefits of sweeping the district track meet and earning spots at the state track meet, reflects on how fast things seem to be going as the kids age, thanks all the moms for Mother's Day, and misplaces a cat. There's much accomplished at Sunnyside and much more o...

Luke 1:30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary,you have found favor with God. 31 You will be with child andgive birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. TheLord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and hewill reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will neverend.” John 19:25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, hismother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.26

Mom No. 1: How do you get your sleepy-head son up in the morning? Mom No. 2: I just put the cat on the bed. Mom No. 1: How does that help? Mom No. 2: The dog’s already there. Son: Dad, do you know the difference between a pack of cookies and a pack of elephants? Dad: No. Son: Then it’s a good thing Mom…

Beyond Damascus is the show where encounter meets mission. Your hosts Dan DeMatte, Aaron Richards and Brad Pierron will give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll get into actionable steps of what it means to have an abundant Christian life and share things that we've learned through our personal journey's about overcoming obstacles, pursuing joy, and living a meaningful life. In this episode, they answer the questions, including about being a charismatic Cat...

Recovering from feminist influences with Sister Helena Burns from the Daughters of St. Paul. 20 signs you’re a feminist.  (3:19) Reading your way out of radical feminism. (21:21) St. Joseph the Worker. (42:04)   Resources mentioned :  Sister Helena’s website  www.hellburns.com    Feminist detox resources    Former Cosmo journalist and feminist Sue Ellen Browder – Subverted Author https://relevantradio.com/?cat=23210&s=sue+ellen+browd    Erica Komisar on the science of motherhood – Episodes

Kay Ferguson loves Jesus, loves missions, loves her husband (Joe), her son (Joseph), her dog (Tracker), and her cat! Kay has been at the helm of the First Methodist Church of Shreveport's Global Mission family for over 10 years. We talk with her today about what led her to go on her first mission trip, what she thought of missions then, and how her perspective has evolved over time. It's a beautiful, emotional episode as Ashley & Kay reflect on ten years of learning together! Music by: Irene

4/29/24 6am CT Hour - Mary Hasson/ Theresa Civantos Barber John, Glen and Sarah chat about tornadoes in the plain states, protests on college campuses, and a cat caught in a returned Amazon Package. Mary talks about recent proposed changes aimed at being fair for trans athletes which raise concern for real women and their rights. Theresa talks about who St. Catherine is and some of the things we can learn and incorporate into our daily modern life from her.

4-29-24 7am CT Hour - Fr. Burke Masters/ Hope Miller John, Glen and Sarah chat about tornadoes in the plain states, protests on college campuses, and a cat caught in a returned Amazon Package. Fr. Burke continues to share the structure of the mass, specifically Liturgy of the eucharist. Hope shares why she tries to live pro-life simply each day and encourages other youth to fight for the greatest injustice in society today.

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Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting thatGod, for whom and through whom everything exists, should makethe author of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 Both theone who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of thesame family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. 12He says, “I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presenceof the congregation I will sing your praises.” 13 And again, “Iwill put my trust in him.” And again he says, “Here am I,