Challenges Facing the Church in the New Year (01.05.23)

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With the start of the new year, we tend to look ahead over the next twelve months to see what we can improve, how we might change, and what goals we want to hit. In the episode last week I talked about some areas of focus that we can use to make the most of our time in the new year. However, when we talk about goals, resolutions, etc., we tend to think of possibilities and opportunities for something good. Today, we want to look at some challenges that could be facing Christians and churches in the new year. The more we are aware of these potential challenges, the better we will be able to prepare.Continue Reading

Four Areas of Focus for the New Year (12.29.22)

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This week we’re talking about four areas of focus for the new year. Obviously, if we need to change our focus or make resolutions, we can do this ANY time. But the start of a new year can provide us with an extra bit of motivation to reset our priorities. These four areas are what I have been working on this year and will continue to do so in the new year. All of these are rooted in Scripture, so I’m sharing them here in hopes that you can find some way to apply these principles to your life moving forward.Continue Reading

Churches Canceling Services for Christmas (12.22.22)

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This week we’re talking about churches canceling services for Christmas. December 25th falls on a Sunday this year. And while most churches in the religious world place a special emphasis on this as a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus, there are a number of churches that are planning not to meet at all because of the holiday. There are some points I want us to consider about this.Continue Reading

The Expansion of Assisted Suicide (12.15.22)

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This week we’re going to talk about assisted suicide (also called “medical assistance in dying”). This is a practice that is rapidly expanding in Canada after the country legalized it a few years ago. With the way our culture continues to devalue human life, this trend is not surprising and it may not be long before it spreads to this country. As Christians, it’s important that we have an understanding of what the Bible teaches that pertains to this issue. So that’s what we’re going to discuss in this episode.Continue Reading

Bible Passages That Are No Longer Appropriate in Modern Society (12.08.22)

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This week we’re talking about a street preacher in the U.K. who was charged with violating the Public Order Act by citing a Bible passage about homosexuality. The prosecutor claimed that such passages are “no longer appropriate in modern society.” Unfortunately, he’s not the only one who believes this. There are even religious people who would shy away from certain passages in the Bible. We’re going to consider some points about this today.Continue Reading

Monthly News Roundup (12.01.22)

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This episode is our monthly news roundup for November. In this episode, we’re talking about the number of same-sex couples in the U.S., the calls for a Supreme Court Justice to recuse herself from an LGBT-related case, and people finding purpose in their pets.Continue Reading

The Connection between Gratitude and Contentment (11.24.22)

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This episode is being released on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving as a holiday is traditionally a time to spend with family and sharing a good food together. However, the basic premise of Thanksgiving is that it calls us to remember the blessings that God has given us and express our gratitude for them. So in our episode today, we’re going to talk about this idea of gratitude and how it is connected with happiness and contentment.Continue Reading