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The Pugs engage a fun piece by Malcolm Guite entitled: In Defense of Pints and Pipes. Here they delve into the fashionable cultural obsession with physical health and wellness which has led ironically to all sorts of psychological unhealthiness. Could the issue be a loss of a proper view of the human, especially a view that has no place for the human soul? Article: https://www.plough.com/en/topics/life/health/in-defense-of-pint-and-pipe Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

There's a way to be paralyzed by the possibility of failure. There's a way to plan longer, research more, and wait for conditions to improve to the point of deadlock. It's when you treat failure as something to avoid at all costs. But failure isn't the opposite of success. It's part of the path to it.

Today’s podcast begins back home in Malaysia, then picks up in Calcutta (3:58), followed by dispatches from both Agartala (12:22) and later Siliguri. After making fun of North Korea and China’s national “elections” (15:50), we take a deeper look at China and India’s relationship (25:52), followed by China’s efforts to (literally) silence the languages of the minorities in China (43:51). Lastly, our brief look at this week’s Pray for China cities happens to include (without prior planning) a call to pray for Tibet (55:17). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Who Won North Korea’s Recent “Elections”? https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/kim-jong-un-wins-99-93-votes-in-north-korea-parliamentary-elections-remaining-0-07-went-to-11236508 China’s dispute with India over Arunachal Pradesh https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/china-s-dispute-india-over-arunachal-pradesh Tibet in India’s China Calculus https://www.orfonline.org/research/tibet-in-india-s-china-calculus China’s new language law could prove fatal for minority tongues https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-putonghua-china-common-language-law/ China Requires Minorities to Learn Mandarin https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9meeek051o Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-22-28-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

If we say with the Apostle Paul that "law is spiritual" can't that lead to antinomianism? Does a fear of antinomianism lurk behind the thinking of some theonomists? Is it behind the rhetoric of some abortion abolitionists who recently castigated all who did not think that Tennessee's legislators should make an abortive mother indictable either for first or second degree murder? Paul gives all those interested in law and public policy something to chew on.

Did Matthew 24 already happen? And if so, what does that mean for Revelation?Many readers assume these passages describe future, literal cosmic events—but is that how Scripture itself uses this language?By examining the Old Testament background behind phrases like “the sun darkened,” “the moon turned to blood,” and “stars falling from heaven,” Matt shows how biblical prophecy often uses symbolic, covenantal language to describe divine judgment. If we read these texts incorrectly, we don’t just miss details—we miss the meaning.In this video:-What Jesus actually meant in Matthew 24-How Revelation uses Old Testament imagery-Why “cosmic collapse” language isn’t always literal-A preterist reading of prophetic fulfillmentThis is Part 3 of A Preterist View of the Olivet Discourse

Send us Fan Mail It's a family episode with just Greg and the Dead Heads! (that's you...message us if you have a better name!) Greg reviewed the Bracket Winner from the 13 day Best Reformed Podcast Bracket voting on X, discussed his two guest appearances on two great podcasts, (Rise-N-Kill and Fellow Heirs) and hen also discussed the constitutionality of the air strikes in Iran, along with how politics REALLY works. Enjoy! Click HERE for the best coffee in the country! (Try Integrity, it's my favorite) Covenant Real Estate: "Confidence from Contract to Close" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Covenant Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG or visit www.covenant.realestate

Check out this episode of Leadership Now with Dr. Aaron Rock where Aaron addresses the state of Canada as a nation compared to other countries, and discusses how Christians should respond. More Resources: More resources at beachheadmedia.ca Beachhead Media YouTube

Is the modern nation of Israel the people of God today? In this episode, Pastor George Sayour examines one of the most debated questions in Christian theology: Who is the true Israel?From a historic Reformed perspective, this teaching explores the biblical relationship between Israel and the Church and how the New Testament interprets the promises made to God’s people. Looking at key passages from both the Old and New Testaments, Pastor Sayour explains the covenantal view that the Church is the fulfillment of Israel, and what that means for how Christians should understand God’s promises, prophecy, and the identity of the people of God.This episode offers a clear and biblical framework for thinking about Israel, the Church, and the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan. Topics include:Is modern Israel the covenant people of God?What does the Bible mean by “true Israel”?How the New Testament interprets Old Testament promisesThe Reformed understanding of Israel and the ChurchIf you’re trying to understand the biblical relationship between Israel and the Church, this discussion provides a thoughtful Reformed explanation rooted in Scripture.

What would it actually mean for a small town to be Christian? In this episode, pastors James Baird and Matthew Adams explore the often-misunderstood idea of “Christian communities” and move past slogans to discuss what Scripture, history, and lived experience reveal. Rather than political dominance or cultural nostalgia, the conversation focuses on something far more demanding: faithfulness, local responsibility, embodied witness, and the slow work of cultivating real Christian life. Topics include: • The difference between cultural Christianity and true religion • Why localization and ordinary faithfulness matter • The role of churches, families, and institutions in shaping a town • The dangers of abstraction, ideology, and online tribalism • How Christian influence actually grows in the real world • Practical reflections for believers living in small communities Whether you live in a rural town, suburb, or city, this discussion gets at a deeper question: how does Christianity take root in a place rather than merely exist as an identity? If you care about theology, culture, and the future of Christian witness, this episode will challenge many assumptions.

We start with childhood TV, back when watching a show meant knowing exactly what time it came on and being in front of the television when it did. If you missed it, your only option was to hear about it later from someone who might get the details wrong. Families built evenings around what was airing, using the TV schedule as a kind of household clock. From there, we get into medication commercials, where everything begins with a cheerful scene and ends with a list that takes a hard turn. You’ll hear about dry mouth and dizziness in the same breath as something that sounds like it requires immediate attention. The delivery never changes, which makes the contrast between the smiling people and the list even harder to ignore. That leads into sleep machines, which are supposed to help by playing sounds like rain or waves. The idea is simple until you realize you’re lying there paying close attention to whether this particular version of rain sounds right. Instead of falling asleep, you’re evaluating the loop and wondering why the ocean seems to repeat every few seconds. We then move to solitaire, where every move feels important right up until you run out of options and realize the deck had other plans. That small-scale decision-making sits next to Dwarf Fortress, where every action connects to several others and the system keeps track of all of it. One has you flipping cards and hoping for a red six; the other has you managing layers of outcomes that build on each other. We also get into actors’ heights and how they’re adjusted on screen, especially in portrayals of dwarves, where camera angles and positioning do most of the work. Across TV schedules, side effect lists, looping rain sounds, card stacks, and dense game systems, we keep running into the same situation: you follow the setup, and then something in the details refuses to behave the way it’s supposed to.

What does it really mean to defend the Christian faith? Pastor Nate Wright, Dr. Michael Thiessen, and Dr. Joe Boot challenge the popular notion that apologetics is about winning arguments or piling up evidence for God's existence. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:15, they make the case that faithful apologetics begins with Christ set apart as Lord — and flows outward as bold proclamation, not intellectual competition.The team explores how the collapse of a shared Christian worldview has transformed the apologetic landscape, why pragmatism has gutted the church's witness, and why true evangelism means confronting the idols of the age with humility, confidence, and total dependence on the Holy Spirit.

Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor. If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world?

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines several stories shaping the global conversation and asks a deeper question: why does so much of human history revolve around the person of Jesus Christ?First, the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran once again puts the Middle East at the center of global attention. But beneath the geopolitics lies a deeper reality: the world's major conflicts are tied to the competing claims of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—and ultimately to the question Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?”Next, Alex addresses reports of a missile strike on a school in Iran and what Christian moral teaching says about war, the dignity of human life, and the principles of just war theory developed by Augustine and Aquinas.Then we examine troubling survey data showing a decline in pro-life convictions among churchgoers, and what that reveals about the influence of culture on modern evangelicalism.Finally, Alex discusses the growing debate about pastoral sabbaticals, the state of masculinity in the church, and whether modern ministries are producing fewer missionary-minded men like William Carey and Hudson Taylor.If the church is growing softer, what kind of Christianity are we exporting to the world? https://abwe.org/https://press.founders.org/shop/order...

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben, recording today in downtown Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city to pray for every single day. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Check out PrayGiveGo.us for everything else, incl. Patreon, Substack & books… The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. Thoughts on Bangladesh and How to Pray… When I first started learning about Bangladesh in 2002, there were only about 130+ million people. Today that number is closer to 180! Let me help you with an example of just how crowded it is… similar in size to Georgia, Iowa, and Alabama, but with 15 or 25x more people!s **Bangladesh is the most densely populated sovereign nation larger than 1,000 square miles** - It has a population density of roughly 3,538 per sq. mile (1400/km)! - Virtually all higher-density entries are tiny city-states, territories, or micro-nations far below 1,000 square miles, including: Macau (~33 km², ~22,000/km²), Monaco (~2 km², ~19,000/km²), Singapore (~710 km², ~8,225/km²), and Hong Kong (~1,100 km², ~7,000/km²). - Among sovereign countries (or comparable large entities) exceeding the size threshold, no other nation surpasses Bangladesh. Next in line for larger countries include places like Taiwan (~636/km²), the Netherlands (~548/km²), and South Korea (~529/km²). Islam growing faster than anything else Christians converted from Islam are growing, but still a tiny minority (200k) Pray for more laborers, open doors, boldness, and protection from the evil one As always, put yourself “in their shoes” as you pray… How to Give? MCI3.org ($50k need!) We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of China's underground church. Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books + Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

When dealing with employees, many business owners are tempted to promise everything, but deliver almost nothing. This is not out of malice, but out of insecurity. They're scared of disappointing people, so they tell them what they want to hear. But if the promises aren't real, the created expectations collapse. And then you've lost something harder to rebuild than a good employee - your credibility.

July 23, 2019. Founders Ministry drops a documentary trailer that flashes a blurred silhouette for just over a second. Nine days later, three board members resign. Not over a scandal. Because they didn't want to be associated with questioning one woman. Four years later, court documents proved the questioning was right. An unlicensed investigation. A lead attorney wearing four hats simultaneously: advocate, editor, advisor, and opposing counsel. $1.05 million to her client. $13 million drained from the largest conservative Protestant denomination in America. This is a story about a five-phase playbook documented by economist Gary North in 1996 for taking over a conservative institution from the inside. With procedure. With moral pressure. With guilt. The SBC followed every step. Phase one: find the moral vulnerability they can't defend. Phase two: make institutional self-defense look like complicity. Phase three: force the procedural surrender. Phase four: use the surrendered weapons. Phase five: inherit everything. Harvard. Yale. Princeton Seminary. The PCUSA. Now the SBC. Same playbook. Every time. The question isn't whether it's coming for your institution. It is. The question is whether your men will stand. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

Many Christians today feel overwhelmed by the chaos of the modern world. Wars, political corruption, cultural upheaval, financial uncertainty, and constant news cycles can stir deep anxiety even in mature believers.In the first episode of Take Heart, host Cory Wing looks at what Scripture actually teaches about anxiety. Jesus commands His followers not to worry—but why? And how is that even possible in a world that often feels unstable and frightening?Drawing from passages like Matthew 6, Philippians 4, Psalm 115, and 1 Peter 5, Cory explains how anxiety is ultimately a crisis of trust in God’s sovereignty—and how prayer, faith, and the promises of Christ bring real peace to the troubled heart.If you’ve been wrestling with fear, uncertainty, or the weight of the world’s problems, this episode offers a biblical path to peace. Because the good news of the gospel is this: Christ has overcome the world.New episodes of Take Heart release every Monday mornin.Leave a question in the comments—Cory will answer one viewer/listener question in each future episode.

Alex Kocman examines viral Christianity—contrasting the polished but diluted message of James Talarico with the rough yet repentant testimony of Shia LaBeouf—and what it reveals about authenticity and the gospel.

Welcome, Neighbor! We had a busy weekend full of theater-performances-- so let's talk about celebrity performers. Which was the first band that John took his girlfriend (now wife) to see? And which posters did the Peaches have on her wall? THEN: John likes Comedian Jim Breuer, but also he's worried about him. Jim is funny, but he might be a conspiracy nut...we're not sure. And also, he might be right about the fact that FEAR is a terrible master. LATER: Somebody should tell Jim that The System has already been dismantled by Christ. Hallelujah! Contact The Comedian's Family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

There is a new biopic about the founder of the Shakers entitled, The Testament of Ann Lee. If you've heard of the Shakers it is probably because of their furniture. This week the Pugs respond to a critical review of the new film in The Spectator World by Damian Thompson, entitled, Testament to Ignorance. Chris is quoted in the review because of an article he wrote on the Shakers. He has mixed feelings about them, as he explains in the show. But he suspects there is something going on with liberalism in the US and an attempt by liberals to recover their own version of American Christianity and that the biopic is part of a larger effort. Tune in to see if you agree. Spectator Article: https://spectator.com/article/the-problem-with-the-new-shakers-biopic/?edition=us&fbclid=IwY2xjawQVh6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEeqwHZmAt6XJKBJkvbQdfROjImhSiQ2wHHwAmsHTqWX2Lq3wToNKoL8jkb4GY_aem_QRjZgbJghxePthAtHKkYew C.R. Wiley Article: https://www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=24-04-017-v&fbclid=IwY2xjawQVh65leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEeSZAAqidPifGEMM67DdHsMUyHSX1J3lmxe6U6qezgNCwHCBs_meovZETbduE_aem_H1EU9hYLJVYqfkOVEJDhgw Ken Burn’s Shakers Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-shakers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQViLRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAEwAAEe4iQ0JzupT0tqAEgJW7Rwrw4D7P2ut1bHCDS6nHbdEjYmdGsDxT5NdWvjsp8_aem_fZUmGSCxslbsxJAMUZUIKQ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

There's the sort of business owner who spends more time crafting his online persona than building his actual business. He optimizes his bio, chases engagement metrics, manufactures relatability. And most of it is fake. Show without substance. Promotion without product. A brand built on air. Social media is flooded with these sorts. And the AI explosion amplifies the noise 10 times. On the backdrop of all that noise, a person with real substance is a breath of fresh air.

This week we start by looking at Rocket Man’s latest missile launch, and why China lets him stay around, followed by more thoughts on China and Iran, and then China’s attempts to hack Starlink. Lastly, this week’s Pray for China cities includes a ton of stories and memories. Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) North Korea Launches Missiles Towards Japan https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/10-launches-raise-alarm-all-about-north-korea-ballistic-missile-firings-towards-the-sea-of-japan-101773476107021.html Xi Torn Between Iran and US https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-xi-torn-between-long-ties-with-khameneis-and-us-relations Starlink Creates Hurdles In China’s Plans to Someday Overwhelm Taiwan https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/starlinks-role-in-ukraine-war-set-the-chinese-thinking-about-hurdles-to-its-possible-seizure-of Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-mar-15-21-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

What is Historic Premillennialism, and how does it differ from dispensational premillennialism? In this episode, Brian Gunter breaks down three key distinctives of Historic Premillennialism, explores its theological framework, and examines its presence in the early church. Whether you’re new to eschatology or comparing end-times views, this provides a clear and accessible overview. Topics include: Historic Premillennialism Dispensationalism Early Church Theology End Times Matthew 24 Revelation

Today begins a consideration of the relationship the regenerate have to “the law of God.” What was missing in my understanding of that relationship was a fully-developed, biblically sound understanding what is meant by image of God. I believe the phrase has become a shibboleth in a society of unregenerate persons, and is a mystery even for many Christians. I explain why and offer two consequences of a wrong or incomplete understanding of that image.

Are Christians expecting too much from politics—or not enough? In the premiere episode of The Magistrate, James Baird and Josh Howard respond to historian D.G. Hart’s criticisms of Baird’s book King of Kings. They discuss whether Christian political expectations are realistic, whether America was historically Christian, and what the church has historically taught about government, political authority, and the role of magistrates. Drawing from the Reformed tradition, they examine how Christians should think about politics today.

Do Christians have to love everyone equally? In this episode, Alex Kocman joins pastor Tim Bushong to discuss his new book Ordered to Love and the biblical order of affections. We explore how modern globalism and individualism have distorted Christian love—and how Scripture teaches a hierarchy of love: God, the Church, neighbor, nation, and the nations. What does the Bible actually say about loving your neighbor, your nation, and the world? https://press.founders.org/shop/order...

War in the Middle East has many Christians asking if we are living in the end times. In this episode of The Worldview, Alex Kocman explains why current events are often a poor guide for interpreting biblical eschatology and how the Christian idea of ordered loves should shape our response to global conflict. He also examines viral Christianity online—contrasting the polished but diluted message of James Talarico with the rough yet repentant testimony of Shia LaBeouf—and what it reveals about authenticity and the gospel.

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Nate Wright, Joe Boot, and Michael Thiessen continue their discussion on God’s law by exploring theonomy, its place in church history, and its fulfillment in Christ. They unpack the relationship between law and love, explain why biblical justice requires restitution and proportionality, and challenge modern misunderstandings that pit grace against God’s law.The episode closes by showing that Jesus did not abolish the law, but fulfilled it perfectly, bore its penalty for His people, and calls His church to live in faithful obedience to all He has commanded.

Certain events in Tennessee on Tuesday prompted me to release this SPECIAL and ABBREVIATED episode of GLL. It will be helpful to some who were the object of those events. However, it is also a helpful as a supplement to recent podcasts and a precursor to Friday’s.

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I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day of the week. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Visit PrayGiveGo.us for Patreon, Substack, Books & everything else! The Memoirs of William Milne (PrayGiveGo.us) The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated & Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why the Prison Pulpit? To remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arest in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. Let me recommend a little book (Return of the Raider/The Amazing Story of Sergeant Jacob Deshazer), that I was tempted to cover in a full Prison Pulpit episode: https://jacobdeshazer.com/return-of-the-raider The Middle East continues to be in the spotlight this week. There is obviously much we do know to pray for, but I want to remind you that there is also so much we DO NOT KNOW. For instance, Iran’s regime-induced internet blackout keeps us from hearing much at all from the majority of Iranians who are cheering on the potential fall of the Islamic regime. Let’s not forget them. My guess is if communication were functioning normally, we’d be inundated with positive messages from within Iran. One report I saw estimated that in Iran it's more like 95% against the Ayatollahs and 5% for. But we really just don’t know. Finally, we come to our topic of the day, Chinese Christians in Exile and Serving Abroad… I have to be careful here. I simply cannot give up too much info about the folks I’m going to mention, so bear with me as I search for the right words… - Chinese missionaries are being sent to most of western China, almost all of Asia (sans India), and much of the Middle East, and they “fit in” much better than Westerners in many of these places - They are being trained in much the same way Western missionaries are trained to work cross-culturally, not in a matter of days, but years, in strategic places both inside and outside of China - Some of them struggle to leave China (passports confiscated), but others cannot return, as they will be arrested upon arrival with their passports confiscated for the foreseeable future - We have a major project later this year to help the missionary arm of the Chinese Underground Church Strategic Opportunity to Give: MCI3.org ($50,000 need!) Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books +. Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Saying no to a sale is hard. It feels like leaving money on the table. But saying yes to the wrong customer, for the wrong work, at the wrong price isn't winning.

It's DISC GOLF WEATHER! And the Pod Ninja is reading a new book about how to improve at sports by not thinking about improving at sports...THEN: A well-known preacher (Che Ahn) admitted he lied...but then he said he wasn't lying. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN?! Later: If you don't know who Patton Oswald is, we describe his facial features perfectly, so you can picture him exactly. Then John tells you what Patton said which ought to bring Patton to his knees in repentence to God, but it probably won't. Contact the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com !

Glenn introduces the Pugsters to David Engels, a conservative Belgian historian and philosopher who focuses on a revival of Western civilization. Using one of his articles as a jumping off point, the guys discuss the marriage of ancient pagan virtues with Christian ideas of the Good, a combination which produced the chivalric ideal embraced by Tolkien in Middle Earth. But as usual, they cover a wide range of topics ranging from history to philosophy, to theology, to story, and others besides. It’s a fascinating discussion of the good in ancient paganism and the failure of neo-paganism to uncover what they think they are looking for. Article: https://davidengels.substack.com/p/jrr-tolkien-the-christian-west-and Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

Some people think business finance exists to count money, track expenses, reconcile accounts, and make sure the tax filings are accurate. But if you limit your expectations for the finance function to just that, you're limiting your business. Finance isn't just about recording what happened. It's about illuminating whether your business is actually creating value, and guiding decisions to create more of it.

This week we begin by looking at an in-depth piece by an astute Japanese observer about China’s current bargaining strategy with the US, balancing Iran and its own internal struggles (3:51), followed by a more cynical view from China hawk Gordon Chang (19:53). Then, after taking a break to look at one aspect of China’s current real-estate troubles (24:57), I try to explain the motivation behind all that China does (or does not do) in the world (40:25). Lastly, we look at all of the Pray for China cities for the coming week (48:18). Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day. Feel free to write anytime: chinacompass@privacyport.com. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us! Book Recommendation: “I'm currently reading [The Millionaire Missionary] and am really enjoying it. What a powerful story of radical obedience and sacrifice. I'm planning to recommend it to the young men I'm currently mobilizing for the 10/40 Window—I think Borden's example will be incredibly inspiring for them as they consider their own call to the unreached.” The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com) Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com) Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip) Why Xi Can’t Say No To Trump Despite Iran Strikes (Paywall) https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/china-up-close/analysis-why-xi-can-t-say-no-to-trump-visit-despite-the-iran-strikes Gordon Chang is (Mostly) Right This Time https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/gordon-chang-urges-us-treat-china-enemy-combatant-warns-subs-operating-very-close-us I Miss China’s Cheap Apartments https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/03/cheap-apartments-spawn-retire-early-trend-amid-chinas-slowing-economy/ Now let's take a look at this coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities… https://open.substack.com/pub/chinacall/p/pray-for-china-mar-8-14-2026 Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more! Thank you for listening! Subscribe + leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! If you’d like to support our China ministry, that, and everything else can be found @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, vs 2: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so let's ask the Lord for more!

Pastor Matt Plett continues his verse-by-verse study of the Olivet Discourse, focusing on Jesus’ statement about “this generation.” Did Christ mean the people living in His day? How does this fit with the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70? A clear partial preterist explanation of one of the most debated prophetic passages in the New Testament.

Today's episode considers an aspect of “the law of God” that is often overlooked when it comes to how Christians think about proposed legislation that would conform to it. Paul's letter to the Romans, John Owen, Robert Haldane, and Abraham Kuyper provide insights we need. In the coming weeks, this aspect of the law of God will be applied to two legislative proposals: One that would again imposed criminal sanctions on an abortive mother and one that would again define the martial relationship as one man and one woman.

With Juan DeVevo, Luke, and John Branyan, we trade stories about moles, possums, and the other critters that turn a backyard into an ongoing problem. We compare practical ways people try to deal with them, from pest control ideas to half-serious plans for turning the animals themselves into products. Our examples move between real attempts at solving the problem and the strange logic that appears when nuisance animals meet entrepreneurial thinking.

Tune into this episode of Leadership Now with Dr. Aaron Rock where Aaron continues the "Lead Wisely" series, and discusses the value of leading with authenticity and what an authentic leader looks like. More Resources: More resources at beachheadmedia.ca Beachhead Media YouTube

On this episode of CrossPolitic at AmFest 2025, Knox, Toby, and Gabe welcome Eyal Yakoby from the University of Pennsylvania on to talk about the issue of anti-Semitism on college campuses and why it reveals a deeper crisis of cowardice and hypocrisy in American culture. Going into Eyal's experience witnessing professors celebrate Hamas after October 7th and the congressional testimony where Ivy League presidents couldn't condemn calls for genocide, it's a discussion about faith, politics, and what it means to stand for truth in a world that celebrates terror. Follow Eyal Yakoby here: X: @EYakoby Instagram: eyalyakoby ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

This week, Pastor Nate Wright is joined by Dr. Joe Boot and Dr. Michael Thiessen to help Christians think Christianly about the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Rather than reacting to headlines or repeating past debates about foreign wars, the conversation examines the issue through a Christian worldview—drawing on Scripture, sphere sovereignty, and the insights of Abraham Kuyper. What is the biblical basis for international law? Do nations have a right to defend themselves? And how should Christians think about war, treaties, and global conflict in a fallen world? The goal of this episode is simple: to help believers move beyond political talking points and think Christianly about international conflict, justice, and the responsibilities of nations under God’s law.

Did Jesus reject political power as inherently satanic? In this episode, Cory Wing, Tim Bushong, Matt Plett, and Mike D’Virgilio respond to comments from Rhett McLaughlin suggesting that Christians seeking political influence are embracing the temptation Satan offered Christ.Is that what the temptation narrative actually teaches? The hosts carefully examine the biblical text, its historical context, and the theological implications of Christ’s rejection of Satan’s offer. They argue that this popular interpretation misunderstands both the nature of Christ’s kingship and the legitimate role of political authority under God. From a robust, postmillennial perspective, they present:- Why Christ rejected Satan’s offer — and what that rejection really means - The difference between unlawful power and lawful authority - Why pietist and anabaptist instincts often distort this passage - The necessity of political power rightly ordered under Christ - A positive, hopeful vision for Christianity in public lifeThis isn’t about partisan politics. It’s about whether Jesus is Lord over all of life — including civil authority.

I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day of the week. Feel free to email anytime: chinacompass @ privacyport.com. Visit PrayGiveGo.us for Patreon, Substack, Books & everything else! Why the Prison Pulpit? The goal is to remind people to pray for persecuted believers as Hebrews 13:3 teaches: “Remember those who are in prison, as bound with them.” We’ve looked at Wang Yi and Early Rain Church’s writings in the aftermath of their arrest and attack in 2018, but I’ve also regularly turned to other persecuted ministers who have gone before, such as Richard Wurmbrand, to give us a voice literally from prison. A lot has happened in the Middle East this week. There is much to pray for, but I want to focus specifically on reminding us all to pray for the believers in the various countries in the middle of (or even in the periphery of) the current conflict: Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (those are just off the top of my head, although I think that covers most of the nations either bordering Iran or somehow involved in the conflict). I took a few minutes to put these nations into four groups, based on the similarities as to how they treat local Christians, or missionaries, within their borders. (Note: I am not an “expert” on the Middle East). Listen to the full podcast or read more for free on my Substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-persecuted-christians-in Follow China Compass Thank you for listening! Subscribe & leave a review on your preferred podcast platform! And don’t forget to visit PrayGiveGo.us for books +. Heb. 13:3: Remember those who are in prison, “as bound with them”!

Growing up in a Muslim home in Turkey, Isik Abla knows firsthand the inner workings of Islam. She joins host Casey Harper to share her testimony of fleeing Turkey, finding Christ, and sharing His gospel with all who will listen. Although she found Christ after fleeing Turkey, Isik explains the phenomenon of Muslims meeting Jesus in dreams and why it is so common for many to experience this. She also gives advice on how Christians can witness to Muslims.

We're not in the mess because we don't know what to do. We're in the mess because we know how much work it's going to take, and would rather not have to do it. We're hoping that if we wait long enough, it'll somehow get easier or someone else will handle it. At some point, we have to stop kidding ourselves. The mess is your work.