Ambassador Huckabee, Quiet Cracking, Psalm 119, Remembering Pastor John MacArthur, and Mussar (Episode #206)

🎙️ Jew and Gentile Podcast — Episode #206 Title: Ambassador Huckabee, Quiet Cracking, Psalm 119, Remembering Pastor John MacArthur, and Mussar (Episode #206)

📅 This week on the Jew and Gentile Podcast:

Chris and Steve crack up—literally and figuratively—as they talk about the new workplace burnout trend known as “quiet cracking”—that slow, creeping exhaustion that leaves you wondering when your plate will finally shatter. Chris assures us he’s not quietly cracking… because he’s loud and already cracked up! 😆

📰 What’s Quiet Cracking? It’s the emotional and spiritual fatigue that sneaks up quietly—like burnout in stealth mode. If you’ve been struggling to find joy in your work or just feel spiritually dry, this conversation will resonate with you. 📖 https://nypost.com/2025/07/14/lifestyle/quiet-cracking-is-a-dangerous-workplace-trend-heres-how-to-spot-it/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=message_app

🕊️ A Tribute to Pastor John MacArthur We also take time to remember the incredible legacy of Pastor John MacArthur—the “Lion of the Pulpit.” After 56 years of faithful service, he is now with the Lord. Through Grace To You, Master’s Seminary, and his countless books and sermons, his voice shaped a generation of theological conservatives. As Mark Wingfield said:

“There is no single pastor who has been more influential on young theological conservatives in the last 50 years than MacArthur.”

🙏 Pastor MacArthur's life was a powerful example of what it means to equip the saints for the work of ministry—which is exactly why FOI created FOI Equip.

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📜 Psalm 119 Spotlight Chris and Steve dive into Psalm 119—a psalm so rich in truth it’s earned titles like:

• The Garden of Sweet Flowers
• The School of Truth
• The Great Psalm
• A Doxology of Praise for the Word of God

With 176 verses (8 for each Hebrew letter), it’s an acrostic celebration of God’s Word. Psalm 119 emphasizes how Scripture sanctifies, strengthens, and sustains believers through seasons of pressure, persecution, and praise.

Warren Wiersbe said:

“The law is not a weapon in the hands of an angry judge but a tool in the hands of a loving Father…”

✨ Key Takeaway: Seek the Lord with your whole heart (v.2), walk in His ways (v.3), and trust His Word to anchor you—even in a world full of cracks.

📰 News You Can Use:

• 🧋 Faith Under Fire in Denver: Christian coffee shop owner Jamie Sanchez is facing protests simply for being open about his faith and helping the homeless. https://www.foxnews.com/media/christian-coffee-shop-owner-helping-homeless-faces-protests-far-left-city
• 🪦 Antisemitic Graffiti in Poland: A Jewish cemetery was desecrated again in Poland—a sobering reminder that antisemitism persists today. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-861032?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share
• 🏢 Real Estate to Reality in Israel: Alma in Kiryat Ono is transforming old apartments into modern towers, reflecting Israel’s innovation and international appeal. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/real-estate/article-858035

✡️Yiddish Word of the Day: Mussar (מוּסָר) This Hebrew and Yiddish word means discipline, instruction, or correction. It shows up in the Book of Proverbs and carries the idea of spiritual and moral growth. A timely reminder for anyone feeling like they’re “quiet cracking.”

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