gwot.rocks - God, the World, and Other Things!
Welcome to gwot.rocks, a podcast about God, the World,and Other Things! We're all about advancing the peace of Christ in the midst of an agitated world. In a time where hate, tension, and stress seem to be at an all time high in our culture. Personal transformation the peace Jesus Christ brings can ultimately result in the restoration our decaying cities.THE CITY is the core of our human existence. As our key cities go, so goes our nation. In the first century A.D., synagogues were central to Jewish worship, teaching, and community life. In Luke 4, after His baptism and temptation, Jesus begins His public ministry by attending a synagogue on the Sabbath. Following custom, He stands to read and is handed the scroll of Isaiah. The passage He reads proclaims that the "Spirit of the Lord" is upon the speaker, anointing Him to preach good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and freedom for the oppressed. This passage relates to the Jewish “Year of Jubilee” (Leviticus 25), a period every 50 years when debts were forgiven, slaves freed, and land returned, symbolizing liberation and restoration. The Isaiah passage is a messianic prophecy about God's servant bringing spiritual and social renewal. It was expected that the visiting Rabbi would continue reading from the place marked in the scroll. The marker was at the 61st out of 66 chapters…“The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of our God’s vengeance; to comfort all who mourn, to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord to glorify him. They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the former devastations; they will renew the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.” (Luke 4:1-4, CSB) After reading the passage, Jesus sits down, which in Jewish custom indicated He was about to teach. He then makes the profound statement, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21).
On that first day of His public ministry, Jesus proclaims that He is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy - that He is the Messiah who has come to bring the spiritual and social liberation promised in the passage. This is a bold and revolutionary claim, especially in His hometown. As the account unfolds, the people’s reaction turns from amazement to rage, leading them to attempt to throw Jesus off a cliff. However, Jesus miraculously walks through the crowd unharmed and leaves Nazareth. This event is significant as it marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and sets the tone for His mission: to bring spiritual, physical, and social liberation. Jesus’ reading and declaration align His mission with the messianic prophecy, emphasizing he is not just a teacher or prophet but is the long-awaited Messiah who inaugurates God's kingdom of the ultimate spiritual Jubilee - spiritual liberation and the arrival of God's kingdom, bringing freedom, healing, and renewal to all people. The Jubilee of Jesus Christ for individuals AND society as a whole is available to all today! As you can tell from the title and the podcast genesis, the topics covered in the future will be an eclectic and engaging look at stories and topics that inspire you and advance the peace of Christ in your life. and in the lives around you!
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 557
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Walking in God’s Radiance
🔦In this episode, we explore the profound call from 1 John 1:7 to "walk in the light as He Himself is in the light." Discover what it means to pursue God's flawless purity, even when it feels unattai…
Trusting in God's Strength Alone
🎙️This is another Empowering Encouragement Now episode based on the devotions of Charles Spurgeon..
📖 Scripture
Isaiah 51:5 (CSB)
“My righteousness is near, my salvation appears, and my arms will bring …
Procrastination Elimination
🔑Theme: Overcoming procrastination to live boldly for Christ, inspired by the urgency of time and faith.
- Inspiration from Traveling Robert: The host was moved by an episode of the YouTube travel chann…
Pray for Billy Strings
In this episode, we explore the life and extraordinary talents of bluegrass prodigy Billy Strings, drawing from publicly available sources to highlight his God-given gifts and inspire listeners to re…
Biblical Consecration
🎙Episode Overview: In a world that feels like it’s constantly on fast-forward—filled with political tension, cultural division, and economic uncertainty—our first instinct might be to withdraw, insul…
SPEAK UP!
🎙️ Episode Summary:
What’s holding you back from speaking up? In this episode, we explore what it means to overcome silence and share words of love, encouragement, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Fro…
Proclaiming God’s Word
In this episode, we explore the ancient yet urgently relevant practice of proclaiming God’s Word aloud. From Ezra reading the Law to a nation in Nehemiah 8, to Jesus declaring Isaiah’s prophecy in th…
Mocking the Hedge: Why We Laugh at What Should Scare Us
🔊In this episode we dig deeper into one of the most mocked phrases in Christian prayer life: the hedge of protection.
The joke is all too familiar:
“Gee thanks… a hedge?” Cue the laughter.
But what if t…
The Hedge: What's so Funny About Protection?
In this episode, we’re going straight into Job 1:9–10—a conversation so ancient and cosmic it still rattles the gates of spiritual warfare today.
Why do some Christians mock the phrase "hedge of prote…
The Strain Is the Strength
📖Too many believers interpret hardship as failure...
When life gets heavy, they assume they’ve missed God—or worse, that God has abandoned them. But what if the pressure is actually part of the plan? …
Light in the Emulsion: Seeing God Through the Grain
📍 Episode Summary:
In this visually rich and spiritually stirring episode, You are invited into a personal journey through the world of analog photography—and how it unexpectedly led me deeper into th…
What or Who Are You Trusting In for the Afterlife?
🔔 Episode Summary:
In this deeply reflective episode, we wrestle with one of life’s most essential questions: What—or who—are you trusting in for the afterlife? Sparked by the recent passing of rock l…
Chasing Mirages
🎙️ Episode Summary:
In today’s episode, we explore how to cultivate spiritual discernment in a world full of deceptive options and emotional quick fixes. So often we’re tempted to chase new jobs, rel…
Seeing God's Glory in the Deep Waters
🔊 Episode Summary:
In this episode, we take a fresh look at Charles Spurgeon’s morning devotion for July 19, thoughtfully updated for modern ears while preserving every biblical truth. We explore how …
Eyes to See, Ears to Hear
🎙️Episode Summary:
In this gentle shift from recent heavier topics, Kenny shares a story etched in memory — of the wide Texas land, a rock house on a ranch, and an elderly woman named Mrs. Ida Moon wh…
Ain't Skeert!
📖 “There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear…” — 1 John 4:18, CSB
🔊 Episode Overview:
In a culture spiraling with chaos—public scandals, corruption, violence, and uncertainty—what…
Back to the Garden: Spurgeon, Soul Care, and the Cry for Eden
Reclaiming the Inner Life as Christ’s Sacred Retreat
What if your soul is more than a battlefield—or a burden to manage—but a garden?
In this episode, we step into the rich metaphor drawn from Charles …
When Silence Feels Loud
Have you ever prayed and felt like your words were hitting the ceiling? That God was silent, even when your heart was screaming? This episode is for you.
🔑 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
- The emotion…
Vain Repetition vs. Persistence in Prayer
Is it possible to pray often… and still miss the heart of prayer? In this episode, we unpack Jesus' teachings on vain repetition versus persistent prayer. With two biblical examples of each, we explo…
The Danger of Refusing to Go On Knowing
📖 Episode Summary:
“It is a dangerous thing to refuse to go on knowing.”
These words from Oswald Chambers aren’t just poetic—they’re prophetic. In this piercing episode, we unpack the sobering truth t…