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With His gentle hand He wounded my neck And caused all my senses to be suspended. Part poetic masterpiece, part mystic treatise, The Dark Night of the Soul by 16th century Carmelite monk, St. John of the Cross, addresses the feeling of being forgotten by the Presence of the Almighty that every Christian, desirous of walking more closely with God must pass through in order to learn to walk by faith and not by sight.

The Christian world has been rocked by the number of prominent leaders, in both church and parachurch organizations, who have been compromised by moral, ethical, and theological failures. This pace-setting volume addresses this alarming problem and offers Christian leaders valuable guidance in dealing with the inherent risks of their work.

Cracked Leather RadioDark country gospel after hours.Hosted by John Lipscomb for men who might’ve done some things wrong—but aren’t done yet.This is late-night radio for the restless. Songs written from hard miles, quiet rooms, and long nights when the past won’t stay quiet. You’ll hear raw country, blues-soaked gospel, and stripped-down rock alongside short stories of failure, survival, regret, and the slow walk toward redemption.No sermons. No shouting. No pretending.Just honest music, worn words, and the truth spoken low enough to be heard.Cracked Leather Radio is for men who don...

Hosted by Raquel “ROQ” Long — The Solid Roq AgentWhen the world gets quiet, the real conversations begin.Grown & Holy: Christian Talk After Dark is the late-night space where faith meets real life, healing meets truth, and community meets transformation. Every episode, Raquel “ROQ” Long — The Solid Roq Agent, community-builder, and financial healing advocate—dives deep into the emotional, spiritual, and financial wounds many of us carry… especially the ones we’ve been too ashamed to say out loud.Here, we talk about:✨ Money trauma✨ Repeated credit rejection & the shame ...

Conversations in the Dark is a human and holy podcast created for real people navigating real faith in the real world. Rooted in Matthew 10:27, this space brings into light what we learn in the dark: those quiet, confusing, and sacred moments we rarely talk about out loud.Here, we get honest about what it means to live for God beyond the church pews and quiet times. Through real stories, vulnerable conversations, and faith-filled reflections, we explore the messy, beautiful tension of being both holy and human.Whether you’re confident in your walk with Christ or questioning everything, this ...

Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God - but it is a neglected dimension of the Christian life for many Christians today. We need to recover the practice of honest spiritual struggle that gives us permission to vocalize our pain and wrestle with our sorrow. Lament avoids trite answers and quick solutions, progressively moving us toward deeper worship and trust.

At the center of The Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma) is a poem written by the 16th century Spanish poet and mystic St John of the Cross. Consisting of eight stanzas, each of five lines, the poem outlines the journey in pursuit of divine union, within which the only source of light comes from the soul. This recording in English includes the poem itself and St John's two accompanying treatises (1584-1585), essentially commentaries, which offer line-by-line explanations of the poem. Many modern listeners have found guidance and consolation in this work.

The time after Good Friday but before Easter Sunday is one of the most overlooked portions of the Bible. We tend to rush ahead to the empty tomb seeking to find the resurrected Lord, but our lives don't come equipped with a fast-forward button. We all face seasons of waiting where we long for a new or better future.

Many have been asking for this podcast for quite some time. Truth in the Dark is dedicated to sharing God’s truth in clear, straightforward language amidst a world filled with misinformation, confusion, and darkness. America is facing an identity crisis—divided and uncertain of her direction. The greatest nation on earth has drifted from the objective truth that once empowered her people to self-govern. As America continues to stray from the truth found in God’s Word, she invites increasing confusion and darkness. This podcast exists to be a lighthouse for those seeking truth... in the ...

Christians are supposed to be “the light of the world.” Yet we seem to spend most of our time stumbling in the dark. We want answers carved in stone, and instead we get uncertainty. We want a clearly marked path and a panoramic view of the future, and God gives us only fleeting glimpses of what lies ahead—and just enough light to take the next step.

While there are many books about writing, none deal firsthand with the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and vocation, along with nuts-and-bolts exploration of the great mystery of creativity. In Adorning the Dark, Andrew describes six principles for the writing life: serving the work, serving the audience, selectivity, discernment, discipline, and community. Through stories from his own journey, Andrew shows how these principles are not merely helpful for writers and artists but for anyone interested in imitating the way the Creator interacts with his creation.

Conversations and testimonies with those who have left cults and found a right relationship with God. Discussing theology, doctrine, cult tactics and apologetics.

At the age of 15, Jennifer Rothschild confronted two unshakable realities: Blindness is inevitable...and God is enough. Now this popular author, speaker, and recording artist offers poignant lessons that illuminate a path to freedom and fulfillment. With warmth, humor, and insight, Jennifer shares the guiding principles she walks by - and shows you how to walk forward by faith into God's marvelous light.

Confession is a crucial ritual of the Catholic Church, offering absolution of sin and spiritual guidance to the faithful. Yet this ancient sacrament has also been a source of controversy and oppression, culminating, as prize-winning historian John Cornwell reveals in The Dark Box, with the scandal of clerical child abuse. Drawing on extensive historical sources, contemporary reports, and first-hand accounts, Cornwell takes a hard look at the long evolution of confession.

Her Candle Still Burns is a podcast that inspires women of faith to shine brightly in a dark world. Rooted in God’s Word, each episode encourages, equips, and reminds you that no matter the season, her candle still burns, because His light never fades. Tune in for Scripture, testimonies, and practical wisdom that help you live boldly in faith and let your light shine for Christ. ✨Remember to keep your candle lit, shine His light, and love Christ.

Published to coincide with Pope Francis's Year of Mercy and the Vatican's canonization of Mother Teresa, this new book of unpublished material by a humble yet remarkable woman of faith whose influence is felt as deeply today as it was when she was alive, offers Mother Teresa’s profound yet...

What happens when you're in the dark and God is silent?When grief doesn’t lift, healing doesn’t come, and you’re left holding pieces of a life you didn’t choose?A Voice in the Dark is a minimalist, honest podcast about faith in the night. Through personal stories and reflections of loss, betrayal, adoption, silence, and survival, each episode offers quiet reflection rooted in Scripture and a flicker of hope for anyone walking through their own dark night with a gentle reminder: You are not alone in the dark.

Frederick Buechner has long been a kindred spirit to those who find elements of doubt as constant companions on their journey of faith. He is a passionate writer and preacher who can alter lives with a simple phrase. Reflecting Buechner's exquisite gift for storytelling and his compassionate pastor's heart, Secrets in the Dark will inspire laughter, hope, and bring great solace. Start listening and rediscover what it means to be thoughtful about faith.

How do you know God is real? In the emotionally charged, fire-filled faith in which Addie Zierman grew up, the answer to this question was simple: because you've felt him. Now, at age 30, she feels nothing. Just the darkness pressing in. Just the winter cold. Just a buzzing silence where God's voice used to be. So she loads her two small children into the minivan one February afternoon and heads south in a last-ditch effort to find the light.

Dark thoughts of Hope is also available on Facebook Live, spreaker.com and in camcorder version https://www.spreaker.com/show/6288778