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JW Broadcasting—April 2026 — Patrick LaFranca Navigation Menu When you click the play button, it will start at the menu point. Each menu point is taking you to a principled lesson. 1. God is greater than our hearts (0:55) 2. Our conscience can accuse us unfairly (3:54) 3. Train your conscience to judge as Jehovah does (7:51) 4. Peter learned that Jehovah was greater than his heart (11:25) 5. Real experiences that show Jehovah helps us manage low self-worth (14:02) 6. Kindness begins with empathy (20:08) 7. Speak warmly and respectfully (23:23) 8. Show kindness through helpful action (24:33) 9. Dig for treasures in Micah by using context and meditation (27:10) 10. Exercise justice, cherish loyalty, and walk modestly (32:08) 11. Christ’s love moves us to live for God’s will (33:25) 12. “What will I repay to Jehovah?” (42:34) 13. Keep serving Jehovah with what you can give (42:54) 14. Imitate Jehovah’s generosity (48:25) 15. Invitation to the 2026 “Eternal Happiness” Regional Convention (52:21) 16. Postcard from the Dominican Republic (54:56)

I wish this would all wrap up soon. It is getting worse as days go by. DAYS not years anymore. Interestingly, there are still people to reach. There are those still responding, looking, wondering, asking. I found a beautiful young couple at a door to door service day and, she has this 2 year old little girl that looks like my oldest daughter when she was that age. Anyways, I took a sister about this persons age and introduce her to the householder. They got along so well that I past the call to her and her husband. My husband asked me why did I give her away? ........I think because she's much younger than myself and, I'm trying in all ways to not fit the mold of a mother status and they be turned off. Its a different generation so.....I fit them in with the right generation? Does that make sense? Well.....its my reasoning anyways. I want them to have a chance and..... speaking with those of their own age might make the difference. That is my imperfect thought.

I don't understand. Could you please say it again?

I did not know this..... When you drink Vodka over ice, it can give you kidney failure, When you drink Rum over ice, it can give you liver failure, When you drink whiskey over ice, it can give you heart problems, When you drink Gin over ice, it can give you brain problems. Apparently, ice is really bad for you. Warn all your friends!!!

Have a wonderful Memorial for all of you. Let’s take some time to reflect on everything Jehovah has done for us, including the ransom. See you soon—stay well and safe.🌷🩵

Thank you for your observations, I understand what you are saying. It's interesting that he invokes God to justify what he is doing. One day he may find out how Jehovah really feels about what he and the other world leaders are doing. We just need to wait and watch.

Exactly. These extremists twist the scriptures as an excuse for violence and, then they say that God is on their side. This is all demonic driven. We are that much closer to the GT. Lets wait on Jehovah. He has all things under control.

New Trailer dropped for Episodes 4,5 &6! https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&lank=pub-jwbvod26_3_VIDEO

I'm seeing movements in the server. I will leave the rest to all of y'all. I am going to work. 😁😁😁 Looking forward to the updates from everyone.

There are three types of people in the world. Those who can count and those who can't.

New song

I sold my vacuum the other day. All it was doing was collecting dust.

I was planning to panic and eat a lot of chocolate until I OD on it. Who cares, I’m going to do it no matter what.

It’s all just flat out crazy. Would you expect anything less. From the god of this system, and its henchmen?

Did you hear about the guy who invented the knock-knock joke? He won the "no-bell" prize.

The Sun (UK) is owned by News Corp, a media conglomerate controlled by the Murdoch family. Rupert Murdoch acquired the paper in 1969. Support for Israel: Despite not being Jewish, Murdoch has been widely recognized for his strong pro-Israel stance and has been honored by Jewish organizations Then there’s a 99% chance they paid the six people in the photo to support the story and justify the war. I haven’t seen anything about this in other news outlets—like Al Jazeera—or from Russia or Iran either. It would be easier for the King of the South to pay someone to attack real churches and synagogues than for actual Muslims to do it, especially considering what’s happened in Gaza and what happened in Iraq. Think about it—what would Islam gain from attacking churches? Who really benefits from that? It seems more like something meant to manipulate public opinion.

AI is gonna AI

https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167232 The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a landmark resolution to strengthen how UN mandates - the decisions taken by Member States that guide the Organisation’s work - are created, implemented and reviewed across the system.

I'm being sarcastic here but I've been very anxious this past week. I grew up in the 1980s during the Cold War and in the US, we were consistently told that the "big bad USSR" could launch nukes anytime. I watched "WarGames" and "The Day After". I haven't been afraid of nuclear war in a long time and I'm angry that I'm afraid of it again.

We’re fast approaching the first Monday of April… and that means one thing — the Monthly Broadcast is almost here! 🎥✨ What will the theme be this time? What will the new song be? 🎶 And who will be hosting? 👀 Not long to wait now!

Constanza is in my circuit. I was thrilled to see so many friends in there.

I like elephants.

reminder of what happened in Russia https://jw-russia.org/en/news/2026/04/011559.html

I mean…you can quibble over the exact definition of a religious war but just looking at the news lately, religion is all over these troubles https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/evangelicals-amplify-trumps-religious-framing-iran-war-2026-04-08/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/us-israel-iran-war-christian-rhetoric https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/pete-hegseths-christian-rhetoric-reignites-scrutiny-after-the-u-s-goes-to-war-with-iran https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-iran-religious-war-crusades/tnamp/ https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/paula-white-cain-trump-jesus-christ-controversy-b2951338.html https://baptistnews.com/article/at-white-house-trump-lauded-as-suffering-king-like-jesus/ https://www.foxnews.com/video/6392648988112 Pete Hegseth compares rescue of airman to Jesus death and resurrection

I really appreciate the 2020 Awake that is featured in the JWL Teaching Toolbox about Stress...

So we all have to go to work tomorrow? I was going to call out due to nuclear war.

You need to watch the news Shawn 😆

Why shouldn’t they take him at his word? also, specify which “people” you refer to, please we literally just had a WT article about speaking truthfully smh

Now available on jw.org the program of the convention 2026 and the invitation 2026

Woww! Two new songs to listen to! The song from the April Broadcast, and the convention song, all in the same day! This is exciting! Except, one of them is in the Broadcast, the other on jw.org. As for the one from the Broadcast, I have converted it to mp3 format and posted it in my Music Collection. It's wrapped up in a zip archive, along with the lyrics and the official song image that will appear on jw.org later. If you don't have the link to my Music Collection, send me a PM.

I have a friend named Will that has a twin brother named Whey. They do everything together, where there's a Will, there's a Whey...

So, Trump converted to Islam on Easter? That's probably the most normal thing I'll see all week.

Do you know why scuba divers fall backwards when they dive into the ocean? Because if they fall forward, they land in the boat.

I know a guy named Juan that has a twin brother named Jamal. They look so much alike that people say that if you have seen Juan, you've seen Jamal...

A young couple got married and went away on their honeymoon. After two weeks they came back and finally put away all of the presents they received from friends and family. Since this was a new home, the process took some time. A week later, they received in the mail two tickets for a popular show where tickets were impossible to get. They were very excited and warmed by the gesture of the person who sent this. Inside the envelope, however, was only a small piece of paper with a single line, "Guess who sent them." The pair had much fun trying to identify the donor, but failed in the effort. They went to the theatre, and had a wonderful time. On their return home late at night, still trying to guess the identity of the unknown host, they found the house stripped of every article of value. And on the bare table in the dining room was a piece of paper on which was written in the same hand as the enclosure with the tickets: "Now you know!"

Collateral damage on its way to the right foot?

article about current printing needs https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/how-your-donations-are-used/Printed-Publications-in-a-Digital-Age/

I understand how you feel. The world is getting scarier every day. OTOH, it shows we are on the right road and the end is in sight. I really appreciate the 2020 #1 Awake, it has some practical suggestions on how to deal with stress.

We are almost there. 😂😂

At what time zone? In some places is Tuesday already!

Song 163 could be released, since we would be singing the song at our meeting soon.

What did the fish say when he swam into a wall?

It could be a Server issue. Ask an adminstrator to Refresh Person Data or else Reset PIN. That will work most of the time.

Friday, April 3 God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.—John 3:16. Jesus was betrayed, arrested, verbally abused, slandered, convicted, and even tortured. Soldiers led him to the site of execution and nailed him to a stake. As he faithfully endured all that agony, there was Someone who felt even more pain. That was Jehovah God. He held back his infinite power and refrained from intervening. Why? In a word, love. Jesus’ sacrifice is the ultimate proof of how much Jehovah loves you. He went to great lengths, subjecting himself to the worst pain imaginable in order to rescue you from sin and death. (1 John 4:9, 10) Yes, he wants to help each one of us to fight against sin—and to win! w24.086 ¶13-14 Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 14) John 19:1-42

Since the dual world power is represented by iron and clay, creating division between them would seem to reinforce that analogy.

Just imagine this scene quietly… An early morning… A light mist still lies over a quiet pond… An angler sits there… very calm… focused… His rod is cast out… He waits. No hurry… no noise… only patience. Behind him stands a man. He watches. He says nothing. Minutes pass… maybe even an hour… Then he finally says: “I can’t imagine anything more boring than fishing.” The angler turns slightly… smiles… and calmly says: “I can… watching.” This simple scene… it goes straight to the heart. Because isn’t this exactly what many people do today with faith? They stand by… They observe… They maybe hear something… They see how others believe… And then they judge: “That’s not for me.” “That’s boring.” “That gives me nothing.” But… they have never really tried it themselves. Dear brothers and sisters… dear listeners… Faith in Jehovah is not for spectators. It is not for people who only observe from the outside. Because Jehovah… wants to be experienced. 1. Spectators never understand the depth Imagine… you are standing in front of a beautifully set table. Fresh bread… Fragrant stew… Sweet dessert… You look at it… maybe even for a long time… You analyze… you describe… But you eat nothing. What happens? You remain hungry. You cannot judge the taste… You cannot feel the warmth… You cannot experience the joy… Why? Because you are only watching. That is exactly how it is with Jehovah’s Word. It is not theory. Not dry philosophy. Not mere information. It is life. In the Bible we read in James 1:22: “However, become doers of the word and not hearers only.” That means: Not just listening… Not just analyzing… Not just observing… But acting. 2. Why many perceive faith as “boring” Why do some say: “That’s not for me”? Because they have never truly immersed themselves. They may have: – never prayed sincerely – never tried to apply Jehovah’s counsel – never experienced how Jehovah answers – never felt how he carries them They stand… like the man at the pond… a little distance away… And judge. But how unfair would it be… to judge a book… that you have never read? To criticize a song… that you have never heard? To reject a love… that you have never allowed? 3. Jehovah wants to be experienced Jehovah is not a God of distance. He is a God of closeness. In Psalm 34:8 it says so beautifully: “Taste and see that Jehovah is good.” Did you notice the expression? Not: “Observe and judge…” But: “Taste.” That means: – try it – experience it – feel it – trust Only then… do you understand. 4. A profound illustration Imagine a child… It stands at the edge of a swimming pool. The water sparkles… Other children laugh… jump in… enjoy themselves… But this child stays standing. It says: “I think swimming is not fun.” Why does it say that? Because it has never gone into the water. Maybe it has fear… Maybe uncertainty… Maybe doubts… But as long as it only stands at the edge… it will never understand what it is missing. Isn’t that exactly what many people do with Jehovah? They stay at the edge. They observe others… They see their joy… their peace… their hope… But they do not jump in. 5. What happens when you take the step? Now imagine… the child gathers courage. Very carefully… one foot into the water… Then the other… Maybe hesitant at first… Maybe with uncertainty… But then… Suddenly it realizes: The water carries. It begins to move… to swim… to laugh… And suddenly it says: “Why didn’t I do this earlier?” That is exactly how it is with Jehovah. When we begin: – to really pray – to truly trust – to act according to his word Then something happens. Jehovah becomes real. Not just an idea… Not just a thought… But a living, tangible reality. 6. A second touching illustration Imagine a person who only ever reads about love… They know definitions… They understand theories… They can explain what love is… But they have never experienced it themselves. Never felt it… Never given it… Never received it… Can they really say what love is? No. Because some things… can only be understood… when you live them. And that is exactly how it is with Jehovah. You can read about him… talk about him… think about him… But you will only understand him… when you live with him. 7. A heartfelt invitation Maybe there is someone here… who feels a bit like that spectator. Maybe you have thought: “I don’t know… if this is really for me…” Then I would like to tell you something very loving: Jehovah invites you. Not to watch… but to experience. Not to judge… but to feel. Not to stand at the edge… but to come one step closer. In Jeremiah 29:13 it says: “You will search for me and find me, for you will search for me with all your heart.” Jehovah is not hiding. But he allows himself to be found… by those who truly seek him. 8. Final thought – deeply moving Let us return once more to the angler… The man stood by… He saw… He judged… And perhaps walked away… without ever understanding… how fulfilling it can be… to fish. How sad it would be… if someone spent their whole life only being a spectator… And never experienced… how beautiful it is… to live with Jehovah. Dear listeners… Let us not be spectators. Let us not only observe… not only hear… not only judge… But… Let us taste. Let us experience. Let us truly come to know Jehovah. Because only then… will we be able to say with all our heart: “There is nothing more beautiful.”