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Thoroughly Equipped Season 2 Episode 38 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has been a hot topic in the economic sphere, but it's actually not limited there. This anti-racist infiltration has made a huge mark in the education realm and now has for the last couple of years gained access to Christian institutions and organizations. Under the last step given to white bridge builders in the Be the Bridge 101 guide, Be the Bridge exposes their desire to fundamentally change the church by defeating the white supremacy within it. How do they believe this work is done? Through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training But not merely diversifying the leadership, but working toward equity and inclusion of, not only race, but theological views. How might diversity, equity, and inclusion come into your church? Let's dive in…   Topics include: How Be the Bridge uses a false historical narrative to urge it's readers to become "Accomplices" within the American Church. How Anti-Racist  presuppositions can influence how one sees the  Church's role in the Abolitionist Movement The difference between diversity, equity, and inclusion and how they are being used to challenge Headship and Authority in the Church How D.E.I. is ultimately a rebellion against God and Christ's institution of Authority in the Church. Resources used in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPikzHl0JxM&t=181s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7MSV2AgZIg&t=3972s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QVhtBBBxyc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07ANReyVc4Q&t=361s https://christenacleveland.com/god-is-a-black-woman https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dABiP1hZbvQ   Other Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Striving for Eternity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Podcast Community⁠ https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/programs/thoroughly-equipped/be-the-bridge-training-christians-to-become-anti-racists/ https://podcasts.strivingforeternity.org/news/be-the-bridge-critical-race-theory-white-supremacy/

Delve into a critical examination of the challenges confronting the modern American Church through the lens of the timeless story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. Explore the high stakes spiritual dilemma faced by the Church today, paralleled with the significant shift termed "The Great De-Churching." The speaker addresses the phenomenon of people leaving or deconstructing their faith, drawing parallels between the negative religious reactions in the biblical narrative and contemporary responses to those questioning their faith. Discover valuable insights on how to respond and be helpful during the deconstruction process, emphasizing the importance of connection over correction and fostering a more authentic understanding of faith. Join the conversation on navigating doubt, addressing church hurt, and ultimately portraying a better, more compelling image of Jesus in a changing religious landscape.

What happens when the church stops confronting sin? How does the lack of spiritual leadership affect our society? As your host, Doug Billings, we explore these critical questions on this episode of The Right Side. We discuss the present state of America, from financial concerns to a decline in determined Christianity, all the while emphasizing the need for the awakening of the remnant. We challenge the church's lack of boldness in addressing societal issues and the impact on church attendance, urging the faithful to prioritize righteousness over avoiding hurt feelings.------------All content is FREE! Please voluntarily subscribe to my show at www.DougBillings.us to help Doug support his son and produce the show.Click on the “SUPPORT” tab at the top of the website and make a monthly voluntary subscription/donation-----------------------------Harness the power of your own Stem Cells with breath through technology!!Energy restored! Youth restored! Healing restored!www.LiveYoungerWithDoug.us ------------------------------STOP WASTING MONEY ON STREAMING SERVICES!Get Cue Streaming and have ALL your favorite streaming platforms in one hub.Local Sports! National Sports!  All movie channels.You don't have to spend $100 or more a month!Get it all for $59.99 a monthGo to www.TheRightSide.MyCueStreaming.com and sign up today!Support the show

Eric Metaxas sits down with IFI's Monte Larrick to discuss America, Christ's return and how we, as Christians, should live. You can find more about Eric through here.

We admire and imitate our heroes, and we're often shocked when we discover their flaws. But is there value in facing their failures? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland break down the history of racism within the American church and consider what we can learn from the past as we move forward in love.

Discover the three crucial elements in the sociology of religion—Belief, Behavior, and Belonging—in this thought-provoking YouTube video. Join us as we delve into the challenging reality facing the American Church, exploring "The Great Dechurching" phenomenon highlighted by Michael Graham and Jim Davis. With 40 million individuals abandoning church attendance in the last 30 years, this unprecedented shift raises high-stakes questions about the value of community and the impact of societal changes. Uncover the reasons behind this mass departure, from shifting priorities to societal influences, and understand the potential consequences if the trend persists. Drawing from biblical wisdom, we explore the essence of true belonging, as outlined in Ephesians 4:1-2 and John 13:34-35. Discover the significance of actively participating in a faith community, where "one-anothering" becomes a way of life, fostering mutual care, support, and love. As we address the challenges and call for a renewed commitment to gathered worship, we confront the question: Are we, as a church, the solution or the problem in this critical moment for the American Church? Join the conversation and extend an invitation to those who may have stepped away. Let's explore together the transformative power of belonging and the impact it can have on our lives, our communities, and the generations to come.

Rebuilding a Missional Church- Part XII - This week, Peter and Leslie completed their Rebuilding a Missional Church series. Throughout this series, the Doanes have drawn upon Sacred Scripture, the Catholic Church's Catechism, the Saints' lives, and the Church's teachings to demonstrate the "time is now" for every Catholic believer to move from "maintenance to mission.! The Lord is calling each of us out of our comfort zone to begin to imitate, in our callings, the mindset that St. Paul modeled as he went forward to extend the Kingdom of God. The American Church needs volunteers to bring this pioneering approach. Will you and I answer this call? This series can become a life-changer for individuals, families, and local parishes!

“Debates about women's roles in the church are back in the headlines, but a lot of them leave out a large and important group of American Christians: the Black church.” - Khristi Lauren Adams, author, minister, dean, and advocate.When we read these first lines of a recent Christianity Today article by Khristi Adams, we knew we wanted to hear more. Why do so many of our conversations about the church or the Evangelical church sideline the wisdom and experience of the Black church? Khristi Adams graciously joins us this week to talk about church mothers, gender roles, and the wide open arms of the Black church. We barely scratch the surface, but it's a helpful start to a lengthier conversation that would benefit all Christ followers.Special Thanks to our Sponsor: Crossway - https://www.crossway.org/ Sunday Matters: 52 Devotionals to Prepare Your Heart for Church by Paul David Tripp - https://www.crossway.org/books/sunday...Khristi Lauren Adams: https://khristilaurenadams.com/ Pre-Order: Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood - https://amzn.to/3QEccFY Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color - https://amzn.to/3Qzjvif Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way - https://amzn.to/3FWxOIF Black Girls Unbossed: Young World Changers Leading the Way (for readers ages 9-12) - https://amzn.to/47p34Ma Resources mentioned in or related to this episode: The Black Church - from Henry Lewis Gates Jr. - https://www.pbs.org/show/black-church/ Speech given by Jelly Roll when he won best new artist at the CMAs - https://twitter.com/KhristiLauren/sta... The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism, by Jemar Tisby - https://amzn.to/479QwZs

Are men and women called to have the same kind of roles? Are women supposed to support men but not lead them, or lead alongside them? This is a sensitive ongoing discussion in the American Church. In this episode, author and esteemed theologian Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall joins Juli to discuss why this debate misses God's heart for how men and women should relate to each other in the family of God.     Guest: Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall     Book: Neither Complementarian nor Egalitarian by Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall Java with Juli: #470 Why Did We Start Hating Men? The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey Blog: What Submission Isn't Blog: So What Exactly Is Biblical Submission?

In this episode, Jayd Henricks joins the podcast to talk about his two online articles, “Pope Francis Does not Understand the American Church” from June 2022 and “Why Does the Pope Dislike Me?” from August 2023. They evaluate the Vatican’s relationship with the Church in America today.

In recent years, the practices, traditions, and liturgy of the American Church has drastically changed. Things like stained glass windows, pews, and altars have been replaced by TV's, lights, padded seats, and stages. Ministers who used to wear vestal robes now deliver messages in skinny jeans using IPads.   It's not that churches that embrace nontraditional, modern methodology have moved away from orthodoxy or the authority of the Scriptures- to make matters all the more complex, it's actually more historic mainline, traditional denominations who have done that in an embrace of progressive theology, all while holding onto the liturgy and traditions of the past.   Many American Christians have reported feeling a bit, stuck. Some modern, nontraditional churches feel more like entertainment for teenagers in their presentation, yet they're sticking to the orthodox doctrines of scripture. Some historic, traditional liturgical churches present a worship experience full of reverence and beauty, rich with tradition and history, yet they've moved away from Christian orthodoxy into something else.   How do we understand the place of Christian tradition, practices, and spiritual disciplines in corporate worship? Is it possible to find a church that holds corporate worship services that are full of substance, truth, depth, reverence, and intentionality?  

David, Charity, and Leo return with Ruth to continue their conversation from last week. In an episode that could have been titled, “Confessions of Professional Christians,” these four vulnerably and candidly share their own struggles with perfectionism at the cost of transformation. David gives us incredible insight into the difference between a diverse community and a reconciling community. Charity shares what has mattered most to her young family as they looked for a place to worship and Leo reveals his experience as a children's pastor when the children ruined all his well intentioned plans with their beautiful human-ness. What does it look like to make space for worship that changes us?   This season we're focusing on worship, particularly worship that is transformative. Our season long guest is Rory Noland and we will be working with his book, Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services as If Spiritual Formation Mattered. In addition to Ruth and Rory, we will also be bringing other guests into the conversations about worship with spiritual formation at its core. This season is for all who worship, not just pastors and leaders who plan the weekly services!   David Bailey is a public theologian, culture maker, and catalyst focused on building reconciling communities. David is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Arrabon, a spiritual formation ministry that equips the American Church to actively and creatively pursue racial healing in their communities. He is the co-author of the study series, A People, A Place, and A Just Society, and the executive producer of the documentary 11 am: Hope for America's Most Segregated Hour and the Urban Doxology Project. David is rooted at East End Covenant Fellowship, serving on the preaching team, and his greatest honor is to be married to his wonderful wife, Joy.   Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Leo Ayala served as a family pastor for over 15 years and later as lead pastor. For four years, he has been recovering from burnout, anxiety disorder, and depression. On his journey to heal his soul and develop new life rhythms, he completed two years with the Transforming Center (TC15 and now TC19). He is finishing a DMin. in Spiritual Formation on the topic of spirituality during seasons of disorientation. He is a liaison pastor for the Caminando Juntos (Urban Strategies) program, where he looks to improve the holistic well-being of Latino pastors.   Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Rory Noland is the director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, an organization dedicated to serving artists in the church. He mentors worship leaders, speaks at churches and conferences, leads retreats for artists, and consults with churches in the areas of worship and the arts. Rory is also a trained spiritual director, a published songwriter and has authored five books, including the best-seller, The Heart of the Artist: A Character-Building Guide For You and Your Ministry Team. Rory earned a Doctoral Degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He was part of TC2 and led worship for the The Transforming Center for fifteen years.   We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.   Mentioned in the episode: Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services as If Spiritual Formation Mattered by Rory Noland Arrabon Urban Doxology Theology of the Womb by Christine Angelle Bauman   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Anthem from Music in Solitude Purge Me from Urban Doxology   Support the podcast! This season, patrons will receive bonus conversations, extra content and guided practices relating to Rory's book.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!     The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!

In this episode, Jayd Henricks joins the podcast to talk about his two online articles, “Pope Francis Does not Understand the American Church” from June 2022 and “Why Does the Pope Dislike Me?” from August 2023. They evaluate the Vatican's relationship with the Church in America today.

Steve, Todd, and Aaron spend two hours reviewing notes Steve took from a meeting he attended back in May with a large number of well-known American ministry leaders. It's an eye-opening, concerning, and sometimes encouraging look at what's really going on with the American church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men dressing in drag at the Dove awards and mega churches hosting gay affirming conferences? What's happened to the American church? Shanda talks about the dangers of compromise for the Christian and how it all starts with compromising a little here and a there. Shanda uses examples from Lot and his compromise in Sodom but ends this episode with the encouragement of Hebrews 12.        Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop  

Randy Hekman currently directs The Grand Awakening, an organization seeking revival and spiritual awakening in West Michigan. Previously, he served 15 years as a Kent County Probate-Juvenile Court Judge and then directed a succession of Christian non-profits.  Randy's writing includes these books: Justice for the Unborn, Truth that Sets America Free, and Sweeter by the Dozen: Making Jesus the Lord of Our Family Size. He and his wife Marcia are the proud (and grateful) parents of 12 children and grandparents to 37. In this podcast, Randy calls the church of America to wholeheartedly repent for its part in unintentionally, but nonetheless still significantly supporting abortion through our own pro-sex, anti-child attitudes and actions.

We have a full house for today's episode! Ruth and Rory are joined by David Bailey, Leo Ayala, and Charity McClure. Sunday morning continues to be the most segregated hour of the week and many of us find ourselves longing to worship alongside a community that reflects a beautiful diversity of age, race, gender, socioeconomic status and more. In this episode our brave participants discuss how little resources exist for multi ethnic worship, the ways in which worship planners can prepare services with only some members of their congregation in mind and how important it is to allow a variety of people to bring their whole selves and voices to the worship planning and execution. They also share a beautiful experience they all had together in community that gave them a glimpse of what it might look like to worship on earth as in heaven.   This season we're focusing on worship, particularly worship that is transformative. Our season long guest is Rory Noland and we will be working with his book, Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services as If Spiritual Formation Mattered. In addition to Ruth and Rory, we will also be bringing other guests into the conversations about worship with spiritual formation at its core. This season is for all who worship, not just pastors and leaders who plan the weekly services!   David Bailey is a public theologian, culture maker, and catalyst focused on building reconciling communities. David is the founder and Chief Vision Officer of Arrabon, a spiritual formation ministry that equips the American Church to actively and creatively pursue racial healing in their communities. He is the co-author of the study series, A People, A Place, and A Just Society, and the executive producer of the documentary 11 am: Hope for America's Most Segregated Hour and the Urban Doxology Project. David is rooted at East End Covenant Fellowship, serving on the preaching team, and his greatest honor is to be married to his wonderful wife, Joy. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Leo Ayala served as a family pastor for over 15 years and later as lead pastor. For four years, he has been recovering from burnout, anxiety disorder, and depression. On his journey to heal his soul and develop new life rhythms, he completed two years with the Transforming Center (TC15 and now TC19). He is finishing a DMin. in Spiritual Formation on the topic of spirituality during seasons of disorientation. He is a liaison pastor for the Caminando Juntos (Urban Strategies) program, where he looks to improve the holistic well-being of Latino pastors.   Charity McClure has served the Transforming Center in several capacities over the past 10 years, most recently as Director of Strategy and Communications. During this time her work has deepened her own longing, not only for a way of life that works, but a way of life that creates space for beauty, purpose and meaningful connection with those around her. Charity is a tentative writer, an optimistic traveler and a committed bruncher. She lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband Kyle and our three children Finn, Rhys and Elin.   Rory Noland is the director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, an organization dedicated to serving artists in the church. He mentors worship leaders, speaks at churches and conferences, leads retreats for artists, and consults with churches in the areas of worship and the arts. Rory is also a trained spiritual director, a published songwriter and has authored five books, including the best-seller, The Heart of the Artist: A Character-Building Guide For You and Your Ministry Team. Rory earned a Doctoral Degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He was part of TC2 and led worship for the The Transforming Center for fifteen years.   We are now accepting applications for Transforming Community 20! Use the code Podcast20 to receive $50 off your application fee. Learn more and apply HERE.   Mentioned in the episode: Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services as If Spiritual Formation Mattered by Rory Noland All music in this episode is featured on the Transforming Resource, The Lord is In Our Midst CD Urban Doxology   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Chasing Butterflies from Music in Solitude   Support the podcast! This season, patrons will receive bonus conversations, extra content and guided practices relating to Rory's book.  Become a patron today by visiting our Patreon page!   The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!

The church in America is sinking, but there is always a rescue team close at hand! On today's episode of the AVAIL podcast, Pastor Chris Sonksen delves deep into the subtle behaviors that can signal the start of a tear in the church. Drawing from his new book Saving Your Church from Itself, Pastor Sonksen instructs leaders on how to be proactive in creating a thriving church and not reactive after it's too late.

The American Church faces a crisis of division. The people of God, however, have been here before. Thousands of years ago, the Kingdom of Israel suffered a devastating civil war. Psalm 133, a Psalm of Ascent, reminds us of God's heart for his Church and offers a way forward. If you enjoy the show, would you please consider rating and reviewing Honestly, Though? Those reviews help others find us in the PodUniverse, and we deeply appreciate the love! Also, you can reach out to us personally to join the conversation on the following platforms:Rebecca Carrell: https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/ ; IG - @RebeccaCarrell ; Twitter: @RebeccaACarrell ; FB - Rebecca Ashbrook CarrellLiz Rodriguez: IG: @lizannrodriguez ; FB - Liz Rodriguez - https://www.facebook.com/liz.rodriguez.92775Nika Spaulding: stjudeoakcliff.org ; IG - @NikaAdidas ; Twitter - @NikaAdidasWe have the world's best producer! Are you interested in podcasting? Do you know someone who is? Taylor Standridge can help with audio engineering, production, editing, show mapping, and coaching. Connect with Taylor at taylorstandridge1@gmail.com or on Twitter: @TBStandridge

How can we avoid being tepid in our relationship with Christ? This week, we look at the scathing words of Jesus' to the church in Laodicea: how the comforts of the world and self-satisfaction can make us numb to Christ's calling, how Jesus' longs for us to be alive and earnest in our faith and how, by being persistent in our pursuit of Him, God will answer with grace. Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

The Gospel According To... is the first and only podcast looking at the intersection of faith and pop culture and Christian faith. The guys are joined by Daniel Yang, co-author of Inalienable: How the Marginalized Kingdom Voice Can Help Save the American Church, to discuss 2008's Gran Torino! Check out our socials for clips of this that you can easily share! As the Lord commanded, be sure to share The Gospel (According To...) with your family, friends, and your racist neighbors Be sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM-. During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST -3-4 PM, PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm.org, Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE---Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for PODCAST.-Topics Include---05- Genesis 18, who were the 3 men who spoke with Abraham----12- Prophecy and current events in Israel.--18- What is being taught in today's seminary, weak preaching, the modern American Church.--32- Is someone who struggles in their faith saved--39- How should a Christian home deal with an LGBT child----46- Psalm 91-3, How can we trust the promises of scripture and still get sick--

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues!  The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST (3-4 PM, PST) Call in during the show Toll-free at (877-207-CARM) 877-207-2276. You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Please put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE! OR YouTube! MSL: October, 23 2023 Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for PODCAST. Topics Include: 05- Genesis 18, who were the 3 men who spoke with Abraham? 12- Prophecy and current events in Israel. 18- What is being taught in today's seminary, weak preaching, the modern American Church. 32- Is someone who struggles in their faith saved 39- How should a Christian home deal with an LGBT child? 46- Psalm 91:3, How can we trust the promises of scripture and still get sick? ---------------------------------------- MSL: October, 23 2023   CARM This show LIVE STREAMS on RUMBLE during the Radio Broadcast! Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Matt Slick LIVE YouTube Channel CARM on Facebook Visit the CARM Website Donate to CARM You can find our past podcast by clicking here!

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues!  The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST (3-4 PM, PST) Call in during the show Toll-free at (877-207-CARM) 877-207-2276. You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Please put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE! OR YouTube! MSL: October, 23 2023 Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for PODCAST. Topics Include: 05- Genesis 18, who were the 3 men who spoke with Abraham? 12- Prophecy and current events in Israel. 18- What is being taught in today's seminary, weak preaching, the modern American Church. 32- Is someone who struggles in their faith saved 39- How should a Christian home deal with an LGBT child? 46- Psalm 91:3, How can we trust the promises of scripture and still get sick? ---------------------------------------- MSL: October, 23 2023   CARM This show LIVE STREAMS on RUMBLE during the Radio Broadcast! Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Matt Slick LIVE YouTube Channel CARM on Facebook Visit the CARM Website Donate to CARM You can find our past podcast by clicking here!

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues!  The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST (3-4 PM, PST) Call in during the show Toll-free at (877-207-CARM) 877-207-2276. You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Please put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE! OR YouTube! MSL: October, 23 2023 Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for PODCAST. Topics Include: 05- Genesis 18, who were the 3 men who spoke with Abraham? 12- Prophecy and current events in Israel. 18- What is being taught in today's seminary, weak preaching, the modern American Church. 32- Is someone who struggles in their faith saved 39- How should a Christian home deal with an LGBT child? 46- Psalm 91:3, How can we trust the promises of scripture and still get sick? ---------------------------------------- MSL: October, 23 2023   CARM This show LIVE STREAMS on RUMBLE during the Radio Broadcast! Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Matt Slick LIVE YouTube Channel CARM on Facebook Visit the CARM Website Donate to CARM You can find our past podcast by clicking here!

In the final sermon in this series, guest Scott Erickson shares on how the Gospel is not just a personal salvation project but is about a new social order. Amos overview here: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/amos/ Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 25:31-40 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Share about your experiences this week with the Seek First journal. 2. What has stayed with you from the message? What was encouraging, challenging or confusing? 3. Retell what the prophet Amos was speaking out against? How might Amos speak to the American Church today? 4. Read Matthew 25:31-40. If we took Jesus' words seriously, how might this reshape what we seek? 5. As you reflect on this entire SEEK FIRST series, what are the messages that stand out to you?

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). During the show, Matt answers questions on the air, and offers insight on topics like The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues!  The show airs live on the Truth Network, Monday through Friday, 6-7 PM, EST (3-4 PM, PST) Call in during the show Toll-free at (877-207-CARM) 877-207-2276. You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Please put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE! OR YouTube! MSL: October, 23 2023 Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for PODCAST. Topics Include: 05- Genesis 18, who were the 3 men who spoke with Abraham? 12- Prophecy and current events in Israel. 18- What is being taught in today's seminary, weak preaching, the modern American Church. 32- Is someone who struggles in their faith saved 39- How should a Christian home deal with an LGBT child? 46- Psalm 91:3, How can we trust the promises of scripture and still get sick? ---------------------------------------- MSL: October, 23 2023   CARM This show LIVE STREAMS on RUMBLE during the Radio Broadcast! Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Matt Slick LIVE YouTube Channel CARM on Facebook Visit the CARM Website Donate to CARM You can find our past podcast by clicking here!

Chad Robichaux is a former Force Recon Marine, MMA champion, author, and founder of two non-profits serving military veterans and refugees.Chad deployed to Afghanistan 8 times, and in this episode he opens up about his battle with PTSD; how he almost became another veteran suicide statistic; and how that experience inspired him to help other veterans using faith-based programs.Chad also shares:-How abuse and a family tragedy shaped his childhood in rural Louisiana-His views on the 2nd Amendment, firearms training, and school shootings-What led him to a Marine Corps recruiter at age 17-America's role as the "world's policeman"-How his Mighty Oaks Foundation helps veterans overcome combat trauma through faith-based resiliency programs-How he rescued his longtime friend and interpreter from Afghanistan as the U.S. military withdrew from the country-Helping thousands of innocent Afghans escape as the country crumbled through Save Our AlliesChad's charitable cause:Mighty Oaks Foundation, which "provides peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery programs that serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation's Warriors dealing with challenges related to the struggles of daily military life, combat deployments and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) offered at no cost to our Nation's Warriors, including travel at beautiful ranches across the US."Books mentioned in this episode: Wild at Heart by John EldredgeLetter to the American Church by Eric MetaxasBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric MetaxasGood to Great by Jim CollinsIs Atheism Dead? by Eric MetaxasSaving Aziz by Chad RobichauxUnfair Advantage by Chad RobichauxConnect with Chad online:Chad's WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook

Hey BTL Fam! We are here and thankful for a new week and a new episode! Today we have a NEW GUEST. He is not new to the podcast, but he is new to the table. Help us welcome, GABE!! Gabe directs behind the scenes for the podcast and just wait until you hear him at the table!In addition to Gabe, we have Pastor Will Chung, the Lead Pastor of Beloved Church in Buena Park, CA, the people's padre, Adam Mesa and Chelsie. We haven't had a debate in a while, so we thought, we'd have another! This episode unfolds a profound conversation revolving around the complex role of language and representation in contemporary Christianity.Another contentious yet intriguing subject discussed was the use of cussing in Christian communication. Yes, we said CUSSING. The conversation evaluated reactions to Tim Ross's use of cuss words in his podcast, assessing whether this communicative approach could potentially attract people to the faith. The discussion also reflected on historical instances such as Paul's use of a cuss word in the Bible for emphasis. This thought-provoking episode encourages self-reflection, understanding, and dialogue, reminding us of the need for compassion, conviction, and clarity in our approach to evangelism and the necessity of recognizing and addressing the power of language within Christianity.So, grab your tea or coffee and join us in this weeks conversation.--Get connected with our guests:Will Chung https://www.instagram.com/willkchung/?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA%3D%3D--Don't forget to stay connected with us:Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4OvpFp9OB9_DgVdVVbXhFgInstagram https://www.instagram.com/beyond.theletter/Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/discover/beyond-the-letter--Get to know some of the team:@amesa https://www.instagram.com/amesa/Gabe - does not have instagram@chelsiebaham https://www.instagram.com/chelsiebaham/@nancysnavas https://www.instagram.com/nancysnavas/

Rev. Robert Kelley. writes on the topic of racism with a mixture of observation, personal experiences, inspired biblical instruction and flat footed exhortation. He concludes fully challenging conservative evangelical men to become the solution to racism in the American Church by becoming aspiring strong men of God in the image of Jesus Christ and leading out. Brother Kelley is also the Founder of Open Door Communication Ministries, Inc. (ODCM) was founded August 12, 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas by Rev. Robert Kelley.  The Ministry moved to Portland, Oregon in 1997 when he was sent by the Lord to pastor a local church.  He has been a Christian since Easter Sunday 1977 and accepted God's call into the ministry in 1979.  Rev. Kelley has served churches since 1980 as a teacher, program leader, minister of education/media and pastor.  Rev. Kelley holds a BA Degree in Radio/Television Broadcasting from San Jose State University, San Jose, CA and a MA Degree in Communication from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX.  He is a spiritually gifted communicator, instructor and author.. CONTACT: Rev. Robert Kelley, Strong Man Ministries P.O. BOX 56704 Portland, OR 97238-6704 Ph (971) 299-8821971-299-8821, E-mail revkelley@thestrongmanofGod.org Strong Man Ministries http://thestrongmanofGod.org   http://opendoorcommin.org   https://thestrongmanofGod.org/Blog  

The Church in American has lost its edge. There are very clear and simple reasons that explain how this happened.

Many Christians say, "I am the righteousness of God," without knowing what that phrase means Biblically, although they think they do! To be "the righteousness of God" means something significantly different than popularly conceived. Today's podcast will help get you out of the stagnation of a Christian without a vision and into the exciting, joyful, and active work of becoming the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilybandhttps://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerSocial Media➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA ➡️Gab - https://gab.com/KarlGesslerSupport the show

Episode 054 - Knowing the Past to Make a Better Future (With Sarah Sanderson) Do you know the hidden history of the place where you live? If we want to be part of God's work of bringing restoration and liberation, we can't ignore what's happened in the past. Telling this truth is the only way to get to healing. Show Notes Get Sarah's book: The Place We Make: Breaking the Legacy of Legalized Hate Other Books Mentioned: Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair by Duke Kwon & Greg Thompson The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby Dear White Peacemakers: Dismantling Racism with Grit and Grace by Osheta Moore Scroll down for a full transcript of this episode. You can also watch and share the video version on Youtube. More about My Conversation Partner Sarah L. Sanderson is a writer, speaker, and teacher. Her writing has appeared in PBS Newshour, Blackpast, Christianity Today, and various other journals. She's a thoughtful human, a justice-minded Christian, and a skilled writer. Find Sarah at www.SarahLSanderson.com Threads: @sarahlsandersonwriter Facebook: sarah.sanderson Instagram: @sarahlsandersonwriter Today's Sponsor The Apprenticehip Notes Newsletter - Monthly-ish writing just for you on spiritual growth in the other-centered, co-suffering way of Jesus. Transcription Marc Schelske 0:00Do you know the hidden history of the place where you live? If we want to be part of God's work to bring restoration and liberation, we can't ignore what's happened in the past, as much as we'd like to. Telling this truth is the only way to get to healing. Hey, friends, I'm Marc Alan Schelske, and this is The Apprenticeship Way, a podcast about spiritual growth following the way of Jesus. This is episode 54. Knowing the past to make a better future. THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR Before we start, I'd like to tell you about Apprenticeship Notes. Apprenticeship Notes is my new email newsletter. What is this? Why should you subscribe? Why on earth would you want one more newsletter in your inbox? I'm glad you asked. Social media has just stopped working well for many people. Our social media feeds used to be spaces where we had some control. We could choose to follow people who are interesting to us. We could connect with friends, we could learn from the experience and wisdom of other people. For well more than 10 years, my social media feeds, particularly Twitter, were a significant benefit to me, especially as a writer. But nowadays, in most cases our social media feeds are filled with ads, sponsored posts that are ads but don't look like ads, and influencers trying to sell us on their latest master course. And even when we find and follow the people we want to hear more from, the black-box algorithms determine whether or not we get to see what they have to say. And usually what the algorithm shows us is just stuff that gets us ramped up. That means more anger, more division. It's a mess. I've been slowly transitioning away from using social media as the main avenue for communicating about my writing. It's really scary. I can't even express to you how big of a change this is. At one point I had 35,000 followers on Twitter, I could reliably post a new blog and around a thousand people would see it. But that's not true any longer and it hasn't been for a while. And so I decided to begin building a different kind of space where I could write, encourage people, and serve folks who want to grow spiritually and value the writing that I do. The first step of this new plan is my newsletter. It's called Apprenticeship Notes because the spiritual life, following the way of Jesus, is something you learn by doing. This newsletter comes out monthly. OK, honestly, monthly-ish, probably about nine to 10 times a year. So what will you find if you subscribe? Well, each edition starts with Today's Note,

Where can we find the strength to stand against worldly opposition? This week, we look at Jesus' command to the church in Philadelphia, why difficulty and hostility should an expected part of the Christian faith, and how, in spite of that, we can stand with triumphant endurance by God's grace extended to us. Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

This week, the founder of UPPERROOM, Michael Freeland Miller, joins us to talk about why in life, "simple" doesn't always mean "easy." We'll also scratch the surface on the subject of walking through seasons of transition. This I know: many of you are in transition right now. Maybe it's from a job, a relationship, or just a stage of life. Suffice it to say, transition isn't easy. Michael's going to shed some helpful light on the subject. We're also going to unpack how to steward pain and transition well, as well as the unmistakable priority to host God's presence. Dive Deeper: If you enjoy this episode with Michael, I'm sure you'll also enjoy: 353: Albert Tate on Adjusting Our Relationship with Pain & Failure, Stunting Our Emotional Growth, and What it Means to Do the Work of Untangling Our Dysfunctional Relationship with Pain 343: [Formed.] Lee Cummings on Self-Care vs. Self-Obsession, Spiritual Slow-Drift, and The Disciplined Pursuit of More Resources Mentioned This Week His House, His Presence Give No Rest!: A Renewed Commitment to Pursue God's Presence in Prayer and Worship in the American Church by Lee Cummings ++++++ Episode Links: Michael Freeland Miller's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partner(s): Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here! **************************

In this conversation episode, we bring together leaders within different denominations to talk about care reform and the role the American church can play. Joining ust today are from Kristen Lowry from Shelter Yetu and Send Relief (Southern Baptist Convention), Laura Horvath from Helping Children Worldwide and the United Methodist Church, and Pastor Jacob Lierz from LifeMission Church. We discuss what motivates American churches to engage in global orphan care? How do we encourage them to move towards better practice? Can the church lead the movement for care reform? Podcast Sponsor Sojourn Studio Sojourn Studio empowers young women and moms on the Thailand-Myanmar border through dignified work as they handcraft beauty to rewrite stories and lift communities. Get shopping today and support families at the same time! Resources and Links from the show 1MILLIONHOME Church Resources Love Wisely course Short-Term Missions Manual by Faith to Action Barna Research Study Send Relief consultant advocates orphan care reform From the Field: How can your church help orphans? Freeing Congregational Mission Breaking Bread Series Conversation Notes What brought our guests into reforming orphan care (6:00) Advising churches on best practice (13:00) Helping the church ask questions (16:30) Bringing change in missions (21:00) Why are churches and donors reluctant to change? (31:00) Should we stop supporting orphanages? (35:00) Stories of change (42:00) Short-term mission vs. long-term missions (49:00) Improving child protection in missions (58:00) Start with education and ask the hard questions (1:05:00)

In this podcast, Pastor Rachelle preaches a powerful message on the Church being convinced. Still staying faithful is a lost piece in the modern American Church. Still staying faithful is past the level of loyal or faithful. It's faithful with a resolve. It's faithful that has produced some fruit. Support the show

I have long said the church needs to wake up and go back to sound teaching. Eric Metaxas joins me to discuss the topic in light of his recent book, "Letter to the American Church."More about Eric: EricMetaxas.comMusic Credits: Ryan Weaver CountrySponsor:Watchtower FirearmsIf you haven't already done so, please bookmark these links to follow Allen and share them with others:Twitter: @AllenWestInstagram: @allenbwestGab: https://gab.com/AllenWestRumble: https://rumble.com/AllenWestSubstack: https://AllenWest.substack.comThreads: @AllenBWestSupport the show

Letter to the American Church By Eric Metaxas. This audio excerpt serves as an introduction to this fine book. Highly recommended by ACU. Purchase this book from your favorite bookseller or on Audible. Publisher's summary In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of the bestseller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy warns of the haunting similarities between today's American church and the German church of the 1930s. Echoing Bonhoeffer's prophetic call, Eric Metaxas exhorts his fellow Christians to repent of their silence in the face of evil before it is too late. “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.” Turning the other cheek does not mean standing by while the enemies of God dismantle Christian civilization and brainwash our children. Decrying the cowardice that masquerades as meekness, Eric Metaxas summons the Church to battle. An attenuated and unbiblical “faith” based on what Bonhoeffer called “cheap grace” has sapped the spiritual vitality of millions of Americans. Paying lip service to an insipid “evangelism,” they shrink from combating the evils of our time. Metaxas refutes the pernicious lie that fighting evil politicizes Christianity. As Bonhoeffer and other heroes of the faith insisted, the Church has an irreplaceable role in the culture of a nation. It is our duty to fight the powers of darkness, especially on behalf of the weak and vulnerable. Silence is not an option. God calls us to defend the unborn, to confront the lies of cultural Marxism, and to battle the globalist tyranny that crushes human freedom. Confident that this is His fight, the Church must overcome fear and enter the fray, armed with the spiritual weapons of prayer, self-sacrifice, and love.   This audio excerpt serves as an introduction to this fine book. Highly recommended by ACU. Purchase this book from your favorite bookseller or on Audible- https://www.audible.com/pd/Letter-to-the-American-Church-Audiobook/B0B5FLT2Y6?source_code=GPAGBSH1103160002&source_code=GO1MB12109072190YI&gclid=CjwKCAjw69moBhBgEiwAUFCx2LnOGJ__6CiKpHtN6AVs06naV9wz0sR_osJPt2egi4WDTZD1TAeabBoCY7MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Welcome to episode ninety-seven of New Creation Conversations. This week's conversation is with Dr. Andrew Whitehead. Andrew is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Association of Religion Data Archives at the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUPUI (Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis). He is a graduate of Purdue University and got his PhD in sociology from Baylor University. He is one of the foremost scholars of Christian nationalism in the United States. He's written 50+ peer reviewed articles and has been featured across several national outlets including The New York Times, NPR, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, CNN, The Today Show, The Economist, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. His first book, Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States (published by Oxford and co-written with Sam Perry), won the 2021 Distinguished Book Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. We spend our time discussing his most recent book, American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church (Brazos). In the book, Andrew not only describes the history and problems related to Christian nationalism, but he also takes on its three great idolatries: power, fear, and violence.There has been a lot of healthy conversation in the US church on this issue over the last few years, and Andrew's book brings a lot of the issues into a clearer light. The book is timely, especially as we get ready to head into another potentially divisive presidential election season. One of the things I like most about the book is that Andrew doesn't just analyze the problem but gives examples of churches and communities of faith that are working for the good of our world without being absorbed into its idolatries. It's an important book and a rich conversation. 

What does it mean to "repent" and why do we need to do it? This week, we look at Jesus' words to the church in Thyatira and how it should spur us to repentance, what that term means (and, crucially, what it does not), and how repentance is a gift which affords us strength and self-respect through the grace of God. Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

What do we do when we find ourselves stagnant in our faith? This week, we look at Jesus' message to the church in Sardis, the ways in which believers can "fall asleep" in their faith, and the remedy given by Christ: to remember the truth we have been given and to respond by turning to Him. Michael Carlson, Congregational Care Pastor

How should the church respond to the world's tolerance of sin? This week, we heed Jesus' warning to the church in Pergamum as we explore the danger in negotiating with a worldly desire to ignore sin, the blessing found in God's commands, and the hope given by the gospel, which both affirms the reality of sin but assures us of life through Jesus Christ. Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

Leslie Ludy is the special guest for this thirty-seventh installment in Eric Ludy's epic summer series covering the contentious and war-torn season of American history from 1914 to 1974. In this episode, Leslie dives into the lives of Keith Green and Leonard Ravenhill, showing the impact of their lives and ministries in the 70's, as well as key spiritual truths for today's American Church.------------For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/. If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/

How are Christians to respond to persecution? This week, we look at Jesus' encouragement to the church in Smyrna and how, in the face of persecution, we are called to keep our vow to God, to remind ourselves of his blessing and care for us, and to stand unashamed and without fear through our faith in Jesus Christ. Paul Sands, Senior Pastor

Are we truly creating a culture of evangelism within our little corners of the world? There's no doubt about the fact that most Christians are not sharing their faith with others, and if they are, they aren't inviting these new converts to be a part of anything more radical than filling a seat beside them at church on Sunday. Is this what the Lord intends for us when it comes to evangelism, or is there something so much better waiting on the other side of the shallow end we're currently afloat in? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22 LINKS... Head on over to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3fLjQP_lchFvLhcS5pohg Check out our blog here: https://thefew.blog/ Do daily life with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefew.blog/ Hope Beauty (use our code THEFEW to get 10% off your order): https://www.hopebeautyusa.com/  Find our Christian Resources Page HERE: https://thefew.blog/resources/  Listen and like our NEW Spotify Worship Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4oWFSPV8NuxwD7yscL2mZO?si=eZmKLjZVSEWrGWo0p4w7IQ  Podbean Affiliate Link: https://www.podbean.com/thefew Our link gets you one month FREE of Podcasting with Podbean! :) Have a topic or question on your mind you'd like us to chat about or answer in a future episode? Email us your thoughts and/or questions @ thefew.blog@gmail.com!

Veteran religion journalist, Bob Smietana joins Amy Fritz to talk about his new book Reorganized Religion: The Reshaping of the American Church and Why It Matters.   The episode was originally aired in the fall of 2022. Bob shares why burning it all down is not the best approach to organized religion, why the "organized" part of "organized religion" is important, and what the future of the American church looks like. Bob also shares some thoughts on the pastoral plagiarism conversation and what it was like to be able to publish an exclusive interview with Beth Moore.  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling here: https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Buy Bob's book: https://amzn.to/3LtRjKG Leave a review: https://podcasts.app.com/us/podcast/untangled-faith/id1561001170 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/untangledfaith Where you can find me: https://untangledfaithpodcast.com https://instagram.com/untangledfaith https://instagram.com/amyhenningfritz https://twitter.com/faithuntangled https://twitter.com/amyfritz https://facebook.com/untangledfaith This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For more information and for 10% off your first month, visit Faithful Counseling here: https://faithfulcounseling.com/untangled Host/Creator: Amy Fritz Producers: Michelle Pjanic, Phil & Susan Perdue

On this Sunday edition of The Charlie Kirk Show, enjoy Charlie's speech from TPUSA Faith's Pastor's Summit, where he spoke to more than 1,200 pastors about the danger of Marxism in the modern day church and how to prevent the infiltration of woke doctrine, then answered questions from the crowd.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the New Age movement offer a "higher level" of Christianity? Often used interchangeably, New Age and New Thought have appealed to the masses, both in secular society as well as within Christian churches. If New Age practices have somehow managed to creep into your church, can you identify them? Who better to ask about the New Age than someone who actually practiced it? This week, Frank sits down with ex New-Ager, CrossExamined Apologist Team (CAT) member and YouTube phenom, Melissa Dougherty, to talk about some of the key aspects of New Age philosophy, how it rose to popularity in America, and how it's impacting the American Church. As Melissa shares her testimony, she'll also answer questions like: What is the distinction between New Age and New Thought? What is the overlap between the New Age and Progressive Christianity? Can the New Age or New Thought be redeemed for the Gospel? How did a Jehovah's Witness bring Melissa closer to the truth of Jesus Christ? What is God's role and purpose within the New Age movement?   The idea that you can manipulate the circumstances of your life by finding the 'true' meaning of the Scriptures has drawn many to embrace New Age teachings. Believing yourself to have more spiritual power than other Christians may be appealing, but it comes with its own set of consequences. During this episode, you'll find out these teachings compromise the truth of the Gospel and ultimately downplay the sovereignty, holiness, and providence of God. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Melissa's website: https://www.melissadougherty.co/ Melissa's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaDougherty/ Melissa's blog post on this topic: https://bit.ly/46WTVuT