Severed From Death

  Acts 5:29 is one of the rawest declarations of truth, courage, and conviction ever recorded. It’s Peter and the apostles standing up in the face of authoritarian power, drawing a line in the sand, and basically saying: “We answer to God, not your petty rules.” They weren’t being passive.  They weren’t trying to avoid conflict.  They were defying tyranny with backbone and clarity.  Today, this spirit has been neutered in a culture obsessed with comfort, compliance, and going with the flow.  But let’s be honest—God didn’t create you to blend in. He created you to stand out, speak up, and stand firm. When Authority Contradicts Morality Peter and the apostles were ordered to stop preaching the name of Jesus.  The religious elite had laid down the law: shut your mouth or face the consequences.  But Peter didn’t flinch.  He said, “We must obey God rather than human beings.”  That’s not just a spiritual choice—it’s a leadership principle.  Yo...

“In love did He bring the world into existence; in love does He guide it during this its temporal existence; in love is He going to bring it to that wondrous transformed state, and in love will the world be swallowed up in the great mystery of Him who has performed all these things; in love will the whole course of the governance of creation be finally comprised. And since in the New World the Creator’s love rules over all rational nature, the wonder at His mysteries that will be revealed then will captivate to itself the intellect of all rational beings whom He has created so that they might have delight in Him, whether they be evil or whether they be just.” - St. Isaac of Syria

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XC1fY3-boo Summary Gluttony is a struggle in daily life and can manifest in various forms like overeating and excessive drinking. - Gluttony involves overindulgence in food, drink, or other substances, leading to harmful effects on health and well-being. - Personal struggles with gluttony can stem from a mix of factors like social anxiety and situations where free drinks are available, contributing to excessive consumption. Moderation in consuming alcohol and food is important. - Alcohol in moderation can be part of social or community activities and not a sin. - Overconsumption of food and smoking can lead to gluttony, causing harm to the body. Taking care of your body as God's Temple. - Corinthians 3:16 emphasizes the importance of maintaining physical health as God's Temple. - Proverbs 25:16 advises not to overeat and treat the body with respect. Eating for the glory of God - Fasting brings you closer to God, as discussed in the video. - Th...

 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cye7pgZZur0 Video Summary: Introducing myself and sharing my podcast - David introduces himself as the host of CX Riot radio, a podcast focused on customer experience, company culture, and contact center. - His podcast is influenced by punk rock and video game culture, aiming to improve the lives of frontline employees who often go unappreciated. Grew up in a punk rock scene in Maine, then moved to Los Angeles. - Grew up in an agnostic family, became an atheist after attending a Baptist school, and was influenced by prominent atheist figures like Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. - Considering getting baptized despite negative experiences with organized religion. Christianity has had a net benefit for society - Crusades were a justified response to decimation by Islam - Christianity played a role in stopping human sacrifice Addressing child abuse within Christian institutions. - Advocates for excommunication and legal actions against abuser...