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Parish Insights

by Fr. Mike Lee

There are, small changes that you can make in your lifestyle that will promote good health. The world seems to be going bonkers which can cause you stress. We hope our podcast will lift your spirits and help with your overall well being.

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  1. What Should Christians Do with Halloween?

    Traditionally, October 31, which is named Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve, has been considered a pagan. On All Hallows’ Eve, it is said that the souls and spirits of the dead are given the ability to roam the Earth. All Saints’ Day, or All Hallows’ Day, was a religious feast day celebrated on...

  2. DON'T PANIC, PREPARE

    Let me ask you something. When was the last time you doom scrolled? You know what I'm talking about — that late-night habit of swiping through headline after headline, each one worse than the last. War breaks out here. A new virus there. Political chaos everywhere. And somewhere deep in your…

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  3. The Light You Can't Hide

    You were placed — intentionally, by the hand of God — in a specific neighborhood, a specific workplace, a specific family. And you were placed there as light. You're not the source. You don't have to be. But you are the placement. God chose where to put you, and He put you there on purpose. On…

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  4. Praying in the Name of Jesus

    It was a wonderful word about prayer that Jesus spoke to His disciples in John 16:23, "Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you." Prayer in the name of Jesus has power with God. God is very pleased with His Son Jesus Christ. He hears Him...

  5. Beyond Luck and Labor: 5 Surprising Spiritual Pillars Behind the Rise of America

    There are some who look at that history and just want to attribute America’s success to luck or hard work.But those of us who are in tune with God and His purposes see something different. We see God’s hand of blessing upon the United States, just as it has been upon Israel. Our podcast hosts…

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  6. Navigating Father’s Day

    Navigating Father’s Day when you are fatherless requires acknowledging that the day can bring a complex mix of emotions, whether the absence is due to death, estrangement, or a father who was never present. Because the holidayoften presses on private attachment wounds, it is essential to move...

  7. Does God Care About Mothers Day?

    I can't speak with certainty about how God regards our particular national holiday and its expressions. But, on the basis of biblical texts like Psalm 128, we can be sure that God cares about mothers and children. He values marriage and family. He wants to bless us in our families Buy Me...

  8. Jesus Christ’s Triumph Over Death

    The podcast explores the theological significance of Easter, framing it as the celebration of Jesus Christ’s triumph over death. It explains that while Good Friday commemorates a violent execution, this sacrifice was necessary to bridge the gap between a holy God and a broken, sinful humanity. By...

  9. The Divine Initiative: Prayer as Alignment, Not Persuasion

    This podcast examines a theological shift in understanding prayer, moving from the idea of persuading a reluctant God to aligning with a proactive Creator. By comparing human generosity to divine nature, the source identifies God as an initiative taker who prepares solutions before they are even...

  10. Sacred Affection: The Christian Heart of Valentine’s Day

    This podcast explores the religious origins and modern spiritual significance of Valentine's Day through a Christian lens. It traces the holiday back to the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who demonstrated sacrificial love by aiding persecuted believers and performing forbidden...

  11. What' s in your future?

    In this podcast our guest argues that divine wisdom keeps prevents us from being overwhelmed by the unpredictable mix of future joys and tragedies. By exploring hypothetical scenarios of seeing one's own prosperity, sickness, or death in advance, the this podcasts suggests that such knowledge…

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  12. Christmas Thoughts

    How many times have you heard the Christmas story, and how many times have you seen it portrayed on greeting cards around the Christmas season, in pictures that we see on television-every Christmas-this wonderful, warm, loving image? You know, the truth is no matter how avant-garde or forward...

  13. Secrets Revealed in Jesus' Birth: Word and Humility

    The source material focuses on deeper meanings and transformative principles embedded within the nativity story, arguing that the birth of Jesus reveals specific secrets about God's Kingdom. A key teaching is that the angel Gabriel's spoken message acted as the Word of God, the spiritual seed...

  14. How to Be Truly Thankful This Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is more than a feast on the table; it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the people, moments, and opportunities that shape our lives. Even in the bustle of holiday plans, you can cultivate a spirit of appreciation that strengthens connections and deepens joy. In...

  15. The Sovereignty of God

    What does it mean to say that God is “sovereign?” What does the Bible say about his sovereignty? Does this doctrine have any practical implications and benefits for my life today? You’re about to find out in today’s Parsi Insights Podcast! Web Site: parishinsights.org

  16. Are you a joyful christian?

    Are you a joyful christian That may seem to be an od question to ask but it’s one topic we’ll cover on this podcast. We’ll coverother topics such as:God is speaking do you hear him? AreYou an extravagant believer? And other timely topic’s. So please join us, tell your friends about us and click…

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  17. Where is America in the End Times

    America is not mentioned in the bible, but how does Americ fit in the endtime senerio. On this podcast we'll look into the possibilty America will have a role in the end times. Please joins us for this insightful discussion. Visit our websight:https://parishinsights.wordpress.com/

  18. Doe Biblical Prophecy give us a clue to our future.

    On today's podcast, we consider how today's headlines and biblical prophecy intersect as the signs of the end times become the signs of our time. Just about every way you can imagine, we have been reminded that life is uncertain. Serious people are asking everywhere you go, if these things are...

  19. The Great Sovereignty of God

    On this podcast we're going to talk about the sovereighntyof God. We will go step by step to explain to your the benefits of know our great God. Please give us a listen today.

  20. Will the new pope be our last?

    The cardinals have gathered in Rome to choose a new pope. Will this be the last pope? Join our isnsightful conversation on this very important topic.

  21. The Last Words of Jesus

    By studying Jesus' final words, we can gain a deeper understanding of who he was and extract valuable lessons for our own lives. This podcast is designed to delve into each of his final sayings, exploring their meanings and relevance to us today. Our aim goes beyond simply acquiring more…

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  22. Prayer with Power thu The Power of Prayer

    In this podcast we're going to conclude our study on prayer with the power of the holy spirit. This journey of prayer is both thrilling and rewarding. Do you pray? If so how often. Listen to the conclusion of our series on the power of prayer. Visit our web site.

  23. Giving Your Prayers a Boost with Power

    God wants to communicate with you in a personal and powerful way. As you grow in your prayer life, He may speak to you directly, or give you a word to share with others. Join us as we are continuing our series on the power of prayer. Web Site: Parish Insights – Bringing the good news of the…

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  24. Pray with Power

    In this podcast we continue our study of the power of prayer. God's desire is for us to have a communication hot line with us. Listen and learn our we can better communicate with God. Website:https://parishinsights.wordpress.com Youtube:https://youtu.be/WrNtuqjyZ98 Be sure to "like" us on you…

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  25. The Power of Prayer

    In the Bible we see Jesus going away to pray again and again. Why? He must have thought it was important. He was communing with God, His Father. Getting Directions and Gaining strength In the same way, we want to understand God’s plan for prayer and become more effective as we pray. These…

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  26. Your New Years Resolution

    For most of us, New Year's Day means both celebrating what's ahead and learning from the year that's ending. For some, it's seeing the past year not just through the rear view mirror, but refracted through the lens of faith. A new year offers us more than a fresh start. It can be an opportunity…

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  27. It's Christmas: The story Never Get's Old

    It's that time of year when we all think about receiving gifts and enjoy family gatherings. It's also the time when we celebrate our Savior's birth. Join us for the retelling of this wonderful story and the journey of the wise men and who they were.

  28. Thanksgiving; A time to give thanks

    Why wait until Thanksgiving to express your gratitude? You have the luxury of living your joyous life every single day of the year. Ensure you acknowledge your blessings and remember that expressing gratitude for what you already have can attract more blessings into your life. Like what you hear?...

  29. Celebrating the Names of God

    You may have wondered why God has so many different names and what they all mean. In this podcast, Fr. Bob Reed examines a few of God’s names and the beauty behind what they mean. Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by...

  30. Living Life for God or Accolades

    Do we present our selves as a Christ follower or as someone who wants to be noticed for all that they do. Are we humble or boastful? In this podcast we will look at the story Jesus is telling his followers of how we should pray. Web site: parishinsites.net

  31. God's timing is not always our timing.

    Many times we ask God for guidance or help in a situation, and we don't get the answer we wanted. It wasn't that God didn't hear us, but it wasn't his time to answer our prayers and supplication. In this podcast we will look at how and why God has perfect timing for our lives. Visit us on Patreon...

  32. Living Water

    Father Mike Lee is on sabbatical and I'm Doc Allen filling in for now. Today we're honored to hear from Reverend Sarah Audrey Graves-Hummley from Immanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Let's join in the service. Website: parishinsights.org

  33. Wokeness is as old as the bible.

    It's time not to be ashamed of being identified as a practicing christian. For too many years I've watched people be ashamed, hiding their Christianity. "Woke" Teaching is being preached from our churches and it's time to change. In this podcast we'll take a look at the "woke" teaching in our...

  34. Celebrating Mothers

    Mother's Day is indeed a special day that is celebrated in numerous countries around the world. It is a day for honoring the mother figures in our lives and expressing our appreciation and love for them. It is a day to recognize and acknowledge the selfless sacrifices, dedication, and hard work…

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  35. Loving your neighbor can be hard.

    Love talks in the worldly sense about freedom: doing what you want, how you want, with whomever you want, however you want to do it. Life without boundaries. The world says love is this, but God says I am love. He asks us to Abide in my love. If you love me, do what I command. In this podcast…

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  36. Easter Blessings

    The Easter message never changed. The good news of the Easter story not only offers us the hope of the future glory of eternal life after death, but the lens through which to look in the meantime as we gaze at Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Web Site: www.parishinsights.net Background music...

  37. Offering your praises to God before you pray

    Prayer expresses dependence and desire ; but praise expresses admiration and gratitude. In this podcast we are going to look at the importance of offering a time praise before going to prayer Visit us on our website www.praishinsights.net. We invite you to visit us on Patreon Music via Pixabay...

  38. A new year and new resolutions

    The new year offers a fresh start and an opportunity to improve your life. Nearly half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, with the most common goals involving exercising more, losing weight, and saving money. However, 80% fail to achieve their resolutions by February. Give a listen on our...

  39. How to find that perfect gift.

    There is no getting around the fact that this is a crazy time of year. While summer can be hectic with the kids home from school there is nothing quite like the endless parade of holiday’s that show up when they go back. Between Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NewYears and Valentine’s Day it...

  40. Craziness in the World

    What in the world is going on? It seems as if the world has gone bonkers. There is hope, things will turnaround. On this podcast we will offer you a way to grab hold of hope in a troubled world. Visit our Website: https://parishinsightsw.transistor.fm/ Facebook Doc: Allen....producer Host…

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  41. Your thoughts are like a mustard seed

    Thoughts come into our mind, and they're a mustard seed. small at first, but it can grow to be the biggest bush in your mind. In this podcast we're going to examine our thoughts and how they can get the best of us. We'll also offer suggestions of how to deal with festering thoughts. Our web site:...

  42. What is a true friend

    I don't know what your experience in life has been but my experience has been that friendship, true friendship is a very precious thing and it's a very rare thing. In this podcast we'll look at what it means to be a true friend. Contact us through our website or email....

  43. Healing from the inside.

    Mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. God desires not only to heal us physically but mentally as well. We will look at how God can heal us…

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  44. Do you pray?

    On this episode, we want to take a few minutes to talk about prayer. Do you pray? Do you believe in prayer? Or maybe you don't believe in prayer. We'll look at the in's and out's of prayer. Email:[email protected] Web site: parishinsites.com Like what you heard? Buy us a cup of coffee....

  45. Remembering our Hereo's and what's worring you?

    In this podcast we're going to remember our fallen Hero's and are you a worrier?. We'll offer tips and solutions to help you not to worry. Visit us on the web Parishinsites.com. Our Background Music: Hymn To The Dawn by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by...

  46. Mothers Day and Climbing mountains

    Mothers Day is just around the corner, and we'll tell you about a praying mother. Do you have a mountain to climb? A situation that seems like a mountain? Father Lee's podcast tells a story of a praying mother and how we can climb mountains. Winter Story (Songe) by Aila Scott |...

  47. What is Easter All About?

    Easter is a widely celebrated holiday that marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a time to remember the life and legacy of Jesus and to celebrate with family and friends. But why do we celebrate Easter? And what does it mean for Christians today? Let’s take a look at what makes this…

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  48. Why You Should Be a Little Bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

    The Meaning of Being Irish St. Patrick's day is a special day for all of us here at Irish Central. It's a day when we reflect on what it means to be Irish and all that our culture has to offer the world. We're proud of our heritage and our history, and we're passionate about sharing it with…

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  49. Feburary is Heart Month

    February is not only special for your valentine, but it's also a reminder to to take care of your heart. In this podcast we'll take a look at Valentines day, and outline ways to to celebrate, and take care of your heart physically and spiritually. Website: parishinsites.com The following music…

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  50. It's a new year and what are your expectations?

    The new year is a time for reflection, resolutions and expectations. We all have the same question in our minds- what will 2023 bring? The new year is the perfect time to set goals and intentions for the future. It’s also a time to reflect on what we did in 2022 and how we can improve in 2023....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

There are, small changes that you can make in your lifestyle that will promote good health. The world seems to be going bonkers which can cause you stress. We hope our podcast will lift your spirits and help with your overall well being.

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Fr. Mike Lee

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There are, small changes that you can make in your lifestyle that will promote good health. The world seems to be going bonkers which can cause you stress. We hope our podcast will lift your spirits and help with your overall well being.

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