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The story of the Good Samaritan, narrated by Jarrod.

Written for private devotion, with the intent to help his students develop in their faith, Thomas Ken wrote an enduring anthem that is still sung today. I’m sure Thomas Ken could never have imagined the impact his hymn would have on so many Christians coming into the faith after his time, but his intentions to help others blossom in their faith is still witnessed today. 

Ps. 99 In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” and there is no denying that this is a special song. Dating back over 150 years, it has stood the test of time and still strikes emotions we may not feel with other songs. 

We haven’t talked much about nature in this series. The intricate care that went into the variety and growth of a flower, comes from the same God that cares for us. The hands that hold the stars and planets in place hold us in their care as well, and this hymn reminds us of that.

Ps. 40:3 , Ps. 145:10-11 What has God done for you in the years since you embarked on your journey to grow with God? How have you changed? How have you grown? Looking back may be a fun walk down memory lane for some. It may be hard for others.

Isaiah 53:1-9, 61:10-11 Through Jesus, we were given redemption and ushered into a family we could’ve never imagined.

We are called to spread the gospel, the good news of the God who created us, gave us grace before we knew we needed it, sent his Son to pay a debt that, even with all our might, we could not pay on our own. 

1st Peter 1:18-19. 2:24 The story behind “Jesus Paid It All” shows us how God draws our gifts out of us at the right time, when we are not expecting it, when our minds are open to God’s call.

In episode four, we talk about the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness", the hymn for the ordinary Christian.

This week is Vacation Bible School at Citrus Church, which takes up a lot of time and energy. So, this week's episode is a previous Refreshed episode based on a folk song that was previously mentioned in the current hymn series. 

Ps. 40:3; Eph 5:18-20; Heb. 10:22-23 The spontaneity of the  moment can lead to an outflow of creativity. A normal encounter between friends can turn into something extraordinary. The creation of one of the most popular hymns in history shares a similar story. 

Ps. 9:9-10 Trust. It’s fragile, yet it’s also strong. It’s hard to get, but it’s even easier to lose.  Through tragedy, Louisa Stead was able to come to a place where she too learned to trust in God, and penned the words "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus".

How Can I Keep from Singing Ps. 46:1-3, 11  Welcome to season 4 of the Refreshed Podcast. In this season, we will be taking a look at some of our favorite hymns and talking about the background and inspiration behind them. First up, "How Can I Keep from Singing?" and a tangled web of authors.

A Reading of Matt. 26:17 -27:66

Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you wake up feeling refreshed or exhausted? In this episode, we explore the science and psychology of sleep, and how it affects our health and well-being. We also share some tips and tricks to improve your sleep quality and make your dreams more pleasant.

Today, we wrap up the three part series on Galatians and talk about how we are to treat each other with our freedom in Christ.