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Welcome to Cultivate Connection, a weekly Bible-based meditation podcast, giving you the skills to carve out space, experience peace, and grow your relationship with God. Each 30 minute podcast provides you with plenty of quiet time to meditate and reflect on several Bible verses with a specific focus at heart. We often dedicate several weeks or more to a podcast series. While you can certainly listen to any one podcast in any order you wish, to get the most from Cultivate Connection’s podca ...
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Rod Dreher wrote “to order the world rightly as Christians requires regarding all things as pointing to Christ” Christ is the One in Whom in all things consist and humanity is not the measure of all things. If a defining characteristic of the modern world is disorder then the most fundamental act of resistance is to discover and life according to the deep, divine order of the heavens and the earth. In this series we want to look at the big model of the universe that the Bible and Christian h ...
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Jesus is currently seated in Heaven at the right hand of God, therefore He is not here with us. It’s better for us that He left this planet, as He himself said so to his disciples. Nevertheless I tell you the truth, It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to …
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Embark on a celestial quest to unravel the angelic hierarchy with the legendary guidance of Dionysius the Areopagite and our esteemed guest, PJ. Together, we dissect the nine choirs of angels and their roles within the cosmic order, juxtaposing biblical roots against the philosophical frameworks of Plato and Aristotle. As we navigate the Great Chai…
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Jesus needed the Holy Spirit to complete his mission, just as we need the Holy Spirit to complete ours. It is impossible for us to live our lives as Christians without the Spirit of God. After He was baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and settlin…
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This episode promises a profound understanding of the angelic heavenly intermediaries and their role within the cosmic empire of Christ. With our guest PJ Blackham we offer an enlightening discourse on the significance of angels. Respecting the divine and its messengers often treads a fine line between veneration and worship. We tackle this delicat…
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How did Joseph know Pharaoh’s dream? Where did Daniel get the wisdom to interpret King Nebuchadnezzar’s? Who can you look to for solutions to the problems you face? So Daniel was rushed in to see the king. The king asked him, “Are you the Daniel brought from Israel as a captive by King Nebuchadnezzar? I have heard that you have the spirit of the go…
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As we traverse the mysteries of the cosmos and the divine, our latest conversation unveils the transformative Christian belief in a universe interwoven with eternity. Through the lens of the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ, we delve into the monumental implications for both the physical realm and our ultimate fate. The episode paints a vivid nar…
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The Holy Spirit was there, even before the Earth was formed. If you look closely, you will find Him present throughout the entire Bible. He was hovering over the waters at the dawn of creation. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of Go…
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Discover the profound relationship between Christian theology and the transformation of the cosmos and society, as articulated by the insightful Vishal Mangalwadi. We examine the biblical view of a pristine creation marred by human transgression, with its present state of death and decay a stark deviation from its intended perfection. This episode …
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Just as we think, feel, and behave, so does the Holy Spirit. He has a personality just like you and I. How familiar are you with the personality of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit has a mind Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. - Romans 8:27 …
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Can the cosmos truly be understood without recognizing the divine craftsmanship behind it? Prepare to have your perspective shifted as we uncover the profound connections between the Christian doctrine and the very fabric of the universe. Engage with us in a conversation that promises to transform the mundane into the miraculous, revealing the purp…
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Who is this Holy Spirit? He is the third person of the Godhead, and the very first to be mentioned in scripture. He is the Spirit of God, the Helper, the Comforter, the Holy One, and the Lord. In this series, we will spend time meditating on the Holy Spirit, creating space for Him to reveal himself to us in wonderful new ways. We hope you enjoy it!…
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Discover the extraordinary way the biblical worldview intertwines with our understanding of science and civilization as we traverse the narrative of creation, guided by the cosmic significance of Jesus as the high priest. Together, we'll uncover the divine intricacies of the universe, manifested through the meticulous design of the hydrologic cycle…
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Death and Resurrection Easter 2024 As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15, if Jesus had not been raised from the dead, all preaching would be in vain and our faith worthless. It is for this reason we celebrate Easter, proclaiming victory! We have been saved from sin and death. Thank you Jesus, for your sacrifice, your resurrection, and gifting your spir…
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Have you ever pondered the divine brushstrokes that painted the universe into being? This episode takes you on a profound journey through creation theology, contrasting the serene Christian narrative with the tumultuous tales of ancient mythologies and the Islamic view of earthly existence. We navigate the waters of divine love and will, weaving th…
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What is Your Word? Comfort Thanks for joining us as we wrap up our What is Your Word? series this week! It has been fun sharing over the last 12 weeks. Thanks to everyone who submitted words this year. Where do you look for comfort? What is filling your need to feel peace and protection? Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God.…
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Discover how the timeless pursuit for understanding our origins transcends through ancient myths to modern scientific theories. Join us for a profound exploration into the Christian theological perspective of creation; envision a cosmos born not of chaos, but from the divine love and purpose of a triune God. Contrast this peaceful inception with th…
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What is Your Word? Wonder When it come to God, there are no comparisons. Nothing comes close to the awe and wonder of His majesty. Can you see His great work all around you? There is none like you among the gods, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O Lord, and shall glorify yo…
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The eternal wisdom of Christ enriches our scientific endeavors. By framing science within the context of four revolutionary Christian principles, we challenge the materialist worldview and inspire a unique confidence in the search for universal truth. As we step beyond the empirical limits of modern science, we confront the profound existential que…
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What is Your Word? Provision Each of us have needs. Do you know what you need in this season of your life? As provider, God is not a vending machine nor a genie in a bottle. He is our loving Father who provides for all of our needs. And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19 NASB 1995 …
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Are we at the brink of moral chaos, and has the quest for truth become a mere shadow game played by those in power? This episode wrestles with the postmodern challenge to what we've long considered solid ground: the realms of truth and morality. We navigate the murky waters where personal experiences eclipse scientific facts, and even the possibili…
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What is Your Word? Grounded Would you consider yourself to be firmly rooted and grounded in God’s love? What foundation are you standing on? This week we’re meditating on several versions of Ephesians 3:17 Then, by constantly using your faith, the life of Christ will be released deep inside you, and the resting place of his love will become the ver…
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Embark on a journey through time as we unravel the pivotal transformation from the celestial contemplations of Aristotle and Ptolemy to the heliocentric breakthroughs of Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo. We'll navigate the entwined paths of ancient cosmology and Christian theology, revealing how a millennium-old synthesis of ideas was challenged and…
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What is Your Word? Boldness We are called to be bold and courageous. What would change in your life if you had greater boldness? How would your prayer life change? And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. - Acts 4:…
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Could the study of science be one of the most profound acts of Christian worship? We're venturing into a conversation that bridges the gap between divine reverence and empirical discovery. In a world where the quest for knowledge often seems at odds with spiritual belief systems, we're turning the tables to show how the pursuit of science can be a …
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What is Your Word? Fully Known There is nothing you can do to make God love you more, and there is nothing you can do to make God love you less. You are fully known by God, just as you are. Lord, you know everything there is to know about me. You perceive every movement of my heart and soul, and you understand my every thought before it even enters…
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Could the very foundations of modern science be deeply rooted in Christian thought? Prepare to have your perspective broadened as we journey through the profound interplay between faith and reason, with a spotlight on Robert Boyle—one of the intellectual titans of the Royal Society. This episode peels back the layers of history to reveal a time whe…
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What is Your Word? Miracles There are 163 recorded miracles throughout the Bible. Do you believe God is a god of the miraculous and still performs miracles today, and if so what does it look like for you to walk in miracles? For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. - 1 Corinthians 4:20 NLT And they went forth, …
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Explore the untold story of how the Christian faith profoundly influenced the birth of modern science. With a narrative that travels from the echoes of divine truth perfected in Jesus Christ to the secularization that reshaped our approach to the natural world, we promise a captivating journey. This episode peels back the layers of history to revea…
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What is Your Word? Listen Are we as equally good at listening as we are at praying? Communication, even with God, is a two way street. May we be quick to listen and slow to speak in our relationship with our Heavenly Father. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. …
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How often do we tread the fine line between shadows and reality? In an exploration of Plato's Allegory of the Cave, we unravel the skepticism that has seeped into Western thought, challenging the perceptions of the physical world's reliability. Grappling with these ancient doubts, we reveal how the transformative power of Christian teachings brough…
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What is Your Word? Beloved Welcome to week 4 of our What is Your Word series! This week’s word is Beloved, which means esteemed, dear, favorite, and worthy of love. When we take hold of who we are as God’s beloved, we become unshakeable; standing on the firm foundation of knowing who we are in God’s eyes. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved c…
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Join us as we delve into the roots of the modern scientific project, born in the 17th century and steeped in puritanism. We dissect how theological beliefs shape scientific outcomes and lament the void of theological depth in today's scientific research. We argue for the necessity of challenging societal and commercial constraints on scientific inq…
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What is Your Word? Overflow When God blesses, it isn’t just enough, His blessings spill over in exceeding abundance. The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. - John 10:10 AMP You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my …
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We are exploring the profound role of Christian theology in the realm of scientific discovery. In our first segment, we unpack the notion that the physical world, the human body, and our minds are intricately designed for us to comprehend the mind of God. We challenge the common perception that scientific theories are solely data-driven, revealing …
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What is Your Word? Humility Jesus is the king of the universe, and yet is the most humble of all. He is the one we look to as our model of perfect humility. Listen, if you lift yourself up, you’ll be put down, but if you humble yourself, you’ll be honored. - Luke 14:11 VOICE Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind re…
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Are you ready to embark on a profound journey of worship through science? Allow your understanding of the universe is about to be reshaped as we illuminate its deep connection with the eternal life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In our exploration, we dissect the meaning behind the tabernacle, a celestial model representing the harmony of hea…
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What is Your Word? Grace Everything you need is found in the grace and favor of Jesus! It is only by His grace we are saved. For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not…
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Prepare to be enlightened as we explore how the Psalms served as the soundtrack to the life and times of Jesus Christ. Keeping Jesus at the center, we delve into the richly symbolic soundscapes depicted in Psalms, tearing down the pagan concept of separating reason from passion, and encouraging a balanced approach as taught in the Bible. Let's emba…
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The Names of God Yahweh Welcome to week 43, our final episode of The Names of God series. We’ve spent the majority of 2023 meditating on some of the names of God and hope it has been a blessing to you. Next week kicks off our What is Your Word series, where we meditate on some of your words for the new year. If you haven’t done so already, send us …
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Ever wondered about the divine role of music in our lives and how it connects us to Jesus? From the rhythm of work to the melody of celebration and even the dissonant notes of war, music is a constant companion. We'll uncover the centrality of the Levites, God's chosen musicians in the church, and the profound significance of encountering Christ th…
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The Names of God Jesus - The Lord Saves Every one of us requires a savior, and that savior is a man named Jesus, seated on a throne at the right hand of God. Praise His holy name! For sin’s meager wages is death, but God’s lavish gift is life eternal, found in your union with our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. - Romans 6:23 TPT Jesus explained, “I a…
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Have you ever allowed the sublime symphony of a song to sway your soul? Welcome to a journey that uncovers the mystic influence and power of music, a universal language that resonates with beings across all planes of existence. Drawing wisdom from Spurgeon, we unravel the divine potency of music that brings together humans, angels, and creatures fr…
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The Names of God Emmanuel - God with Us The Creator of all things submits himself to his own creation, just so He can be with us. What kind of king leaves his throne to be with his people? This is who our God is. Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.…
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Have you ever contemplated the cosmic significance of Christ's reign in your life? As we navigate through the chaotic storms of our lives, seeking to impose a semblance of order, we often find ourselves shouldering burdens much too heavy for us, not unlike the mythical Atlas. Yet, we are not alone. In today's episode, we uncover the profound meanin…
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The Names of God Prince of Peace Many Jews were disappointed by Jesus, as they were expecting a powerful ruler who would overthrow their enemies. What they got instead, was the Prince of Peace. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God…
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Ever wondered what the cosmos sounds like? What if the universe had its own music? As we journey through this auditory exploration of the universe, we'll uncover the intrinsic musicality of the cosmos and the potential to tune into the vibrations of stars and other celestial bodies. This adventure will take us through the findings of a fascinating …
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The Names of God Everlasting Father We have a good, Heavenly Father, and His son Jesus is the perfect representation of Him. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. - Isiah 9:6 ESV If I do not do…
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What if the songs of whales or the symphony of a serene night could stir your soul, connect you to the divine, and reveal profound truths about creation? That’s what we've embarked on exploring in this episode. Tracing the divine connection between music and creation, we contemplate about our ears’ intricate design, capable of perceiving the world'…
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The Names of God Wonderful Counselor Welcome to week 38 of The Names of God series where we are meditating on Wonderful Counselor. Wonderful in this context means “incomprehensible” or “completely beyond understanding” and that is the response to many of Jesus’ actions and teachings. For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and th…
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Do you feel the heartbeat of the cosmos? Have you experienced the symphony of sounds that emanates from every corner of the universe? We invite you to journey with us as we explore the symphony of the cosmos, where every note, every sound, every rhythm, is bathed in the divine light of Christ Jesus. We'll help you distinguish between the cacophony …
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