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In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we're talking about Tucker Carlson's highly discussed interview with Senator Ted Cruz. I'll be sharing my honest thoughts on how it went, why I think Tucker came out ahead, and what this kind of bold, unscripted, and unapologetically frank conversation means for the future of political discourse (spoiler: I'm all for it).We'll go into why I support constructive confrontation—yes, even when it gets "mean" and uncomfortable. The Founding Fathers didn't tiptoe around the truth, so why should we? They debated passionately because the stakes were high. The polite punditry act is wearing thin, and people are tired of political puppets mouthing safe lines. They're craving what we saw here: real conviction, real disagreement, and real questions.We'll cover why I believe Tucker won this exchange: from his biblical literacy to his serious concerns about foreign lobbying groups like AIPAC having a hand in U.S. policy. Ted got visibly nervous when pressed about Scripture, about Israel, and about U.S. involvement in a possible war with Iran. And the question still lingers: Why are we only now suddenly being pushed to act, when Trump was reportedly targeted by Iran two years ago?Most importantly, we'll reflect on Tucker's question—a theological one with deep political ramifications: Who is the real Israel according to God? Is it the modern state that does not believe Jesus is Lord and historically has required a denial of Christ for Jewish returnees? Or is it the true church—those who belong to Christ?I'll share my belief unapologetically: Israel is the body of believers in Jesus Christ. Not those who reject Him. Not those who crucified Him. That's a hard truth, but a necessary one in these last days when clarity very much matters.Faith shouldn't be a popularity contest.--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-physical?srsltid=AfmBOorwAVEYslTlOGA-36_bHHjruNDOebEKWQ6M2115NZZwL8WG_ali

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we're talking about Tucker Carlson's highly discussed interview with Senator Ted Cruz. I'll be sharing my honest thoughts on how it went, why I think Tucker came out ahead, and what this kind of bold, unscripted, and unapologetically frank conversation means for the future of political discourse (spoiler: I'm all for it).We'll go into why I support constructive confrontation—yes, even when it gets "mean" and uncomfortable. The Founding Fathers didn't tiptoe around the truth, so why should we? They debated passionately because the stakes were high. The polite punditry act is wearing thin, and people are tired of political puppets mouthing safe lines. They're craving what we saw here: real conviction, real disagreement, and real questions.We'll cover why I believe Tucker won this exchange: from his biblical literacy to his serious concerns about foreign lobbying groups like AIPAC having a hand in U.S. policy. Ted got visibly nervous when pressed about Scripture, about Israel, and about U.S. involvement in a possible war with Iran. And the question still lingers: Why are we only now suddenly being pushed to act, when Trump was reportedly targeted by Iran two years ago?Most importantly, we'll reflect on Tucker's question—a theological one with deep political ramifications: Who is the real Israel according to God? Is it the modern state that does not believe Jesus is Lord and historically has required a denial of Christ for Jewish returnees? Or is it the true church—those who belong to Christ?I'll share my belief unapologetically: Israel is the body of believers in Jesus Christ. Not those who reject Him. Not those who crucified Him. That's a hard truth, but a necessary one in these last days when clarity very much matters.Faith shouldn't be a popularity contest.--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-physical?srsltid=AfmBOorwAVEYslTlOGA-36_bHHjruNDOebEKWQ6M2115NZZwL8WG_ali

Jesus's final command was the Great Commission, yet startling research reveals many in our churches don't know it. Are we truly making disciples, or is the American church facing a silent crisis? Bullet Points (Key Takeaways):The Great Commission Unawareness: A shocking 51% of US churchgoers have never heard the term "Great Commission," and only 17% fully understand its meaning (Barna).Generational Decline: Understanding of the Great Commission drops significantly with younger generations, posing a critical issue for the future of the church.Discipleship Disconnect: While 92% of churchgoers feel their church helps them grow, only 1% of pastors believe churches in general are doing "very well" at discipling new believers. Only 20% of Christian adults are involved in any formal discipleship.Evangelism Gap: 55% of regular churchgoers haven't shared how to become a Christian in the past 6 months, and over 50% of North American Christian leaders believe believers view the Great Commission as optional.Biblical Literacy Crisis: Many churchgoers lack basic biblical and doctrinal knowledge (e.g., 43% of evangelicals affirming Jesus was merely a great teacher, not God), hindering their ability to fulfill the Great Commission. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)Tithing vs. Mission: Awareness of tithing as a biblical command (77%) far surpasses understanding of the Great Commission (17%), suggesting a communication imbalance.Individual Responsibility: The episode emphasizes personal accountability for understanding the Great Commission, engaging in relational discipleship (2 Timothy 2:2), personal evangelism (1 Peter 3:15), and pursuing biblical literacy (2 Timothy 2:15).Actionable Steps: Seven crucial steps for every believer to address this crisis, from prioritizing personal understanding to bridging generational gaps.Hope and Urgency: Despite sobering statistics, the call is to awaken, repent, and refocus on the unchanging, urgent task of the Great Commission, for "the fields... are white already to harvest." (John 4:35)Related: https://www.conradrocks.net/2024/07/from-novice-to-master-cultivating-your.html Call to Action:Has this episode challenged or inspired you? Share it with others!What are your thoughts on the Great Commission crisis? Comment below!Subscribe to Coffee with Conrad for more deep dives into faith and scripture.Visit conradrocks.net for more resources.Connect With Me:Blog: conradrocks.netSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok https://www.facebook.com/conrad.carrikerhttps://www.instagram.com/conradcarrikerhttps://twitter.com/MostRadicalManhttps://www.tiktok.com/@supernaturalchristianityFree Resources:Try Audible Free Trial https://amzn.to/2MT9aQWGet Readwise Free Trial https://readwise.io/i/conrad8Start Amazon Prime Free Trial https://amzn.to/2JtymteMy Work:Books: Open Your Eyes | Night Terror https://amzn.to/3RJx7byhttps://amzn.to/3XRFohlShop: Team Jesus T-Shirts https://teespring.com/stores/team-jesus-4Support: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ConradRocksFor Creators: Get $10 off StreamYard https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5663052624035840Hashtags: #GreatCommission #Discipleship #Evangelism #BiblicalLiteracy #AmericanChurch #ChristianFaith #SpiritualGrowth #Jesus #BibleStudy #CoffeeWithConrad #ChristianPodcast #ChurchCrisis #FaithInAction

Join Jake and Saolomon for a conversation with Kyle Hoffsmith. Kyle serves as the Family Pastor at Old North Church in Ohio and hosts the Word in Youth Ministry Podcast.In this episode we discuss:- What does preaching look like in youth ministry? Does it work?- Why has the American Church lowered the bar of preaching in youth ministry?- How do you cultivate a biblically and theologically robust culture in youth ministry?

The sixth Crusade is famous for the involvement of France's King Louis IX. What was he like? Why was he so beloved? What decision did he make that led to the disastrous end of the sixth Crusade? I also clarify what I admire about Medieval Crusaders. They had something that I see nowhere in the contemporary American Church. In the show's news-review I variously comment on: the Deconversion trend at work; the number of NFL teams no longer celebrating Pride month; the unprecedented number of universal injunctions being used against Donald Trump and what it says about the Democrat party; young Americans are having more strokes than at any time in history, what's going on?; an extended reflection about a video on X.com where a 26 year old brand-new teacher explained why she's quitting; a narration of the pizza-pie-chart I made 8 years ago when I myself quit teaching college. Come laugh and think with me!

Today, we're taking a look at the unraveling mayhem situation in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom's failure to lead has allowed chaos to run absolutely wild. Violent riots involving illegal immigrants (most of whom are military-aged men) are breaking out across the state. These individuals are not assimilating, they are disrupting, demanding, and waving foreign flags while burning ours on American soil. As California spirals, it's no surprise that federal intervention has become necessary. President Trump has stepped in where state "leadership" would not. This really isn't about politics, it's about preserving order, protecting citizens, and upholding the rule of law. We are a people who serve a God of justice, not disorder. What's happening is not compassionate, it's destabilizing. California deserves better, and America must wake up before this becomes the norm nationwide. God forbid. Let's talk about what's really going on in California and why prayer, truth, and resolve are crucial right now.--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/products/the-bible-study-physical?srsltid=AfmBOoqJuDPZk6H7VWSxgepSo3RWAJCtIGO9wrHmULH1iMgxSzkJ791_--Order CULTure: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SLYWFXAB6479S

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. The American Church is at a crossroads, with many wondering if revitalization or decline is on the horizon. As church attendance and cultural relevance continue to dwindle, congregational health is suffering. Urban ministry efforts are struggling to connect with millennials and their shifting views on faith. Meanwhile, the Black Church, once a beacon of spirituality and community, is grappling with its own identity crisis. Henry Louis Gates' work has highlighted the rich history of the African American Church, but what about its future? The Sinners movie may have raised important questions about Idolatry and Sin, but what about the role of the Church in modern society? In this video, we explore the complex issues facing the American Church and ask the tough questions: can it regain its footing, or is decline inevitable? Get ready for a powerful and insightful discussion w/ Shawn Crenshaw of The Biblical Conservative that will challenge your faith and inspire you to seek a deeper relationship with God.Support the showPlease FILL OUT THIS SURVEYHosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

(Youth Camp Sermon) - The Churches at Pergamum and Thyatira relate to our own day and age perfectly. While both churches are doing several things right, they struggle in 2 main areas: sexual immorality and idolatry of politics. The American Church has much to learn from these two groups.

The Churches at Pergamum and Thyatira relate to our own day and age perfectly. While both churches are doing several things right, they struggle in 2 main areas: sexual immorality, and idolatry of politics. The American Church has much to learn from these two groups.

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. Many who have some semblance of church familiarity are familiar with the story of "Jonah and the Whale" or (the big fish). If you are more of a student of the bible, you realize that there is more than what meets the eye to our colorful, cartoon of a story that we typically give to kids regarding the narrative., What if there is another layer even beneath that? Not only is there another layer but the American church ought to really pay attention to what takes place in this narrative. It is about life and death...spiritual life and death. Support the showPlease FILL OUT THIS SURVEYHosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

The King of Assyria displaces the Israelites and brings in foreigners to live in Israel: God sends lions to the foreigners The foreigners realize they need to learn the laws of God A priest teaches the people how to worship God, but not fully The people worship God, but also their idols How the modern church looks a lot like 2 Kings 17:24-41 Was the Bible changed in 1946 to include the word "homosexuality"? https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/32588cfe/romans-118-32-from-christ-was-the-bible-changed-in-1946   There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

Idolatry is one of the primary things that hold the American Church back from following Jesus. The rich young ruler is told to sell everything because wealth was his idol, and he ultimately could not relinquish it. Following Jesus isn't about discarding things we own, but breaking free of the things that own us. To be a disciple, no earthly possession, status, or comfort can come before our relationship with Christ.  Speaker: Mike Slayden

Idolatry is one of the primary things that hold the American Church back from following Jesus. The rich young ruler is told to sell everything because wealth was his idol, and he ultimately could not relinquish it. Following Jesus isn't about discarding things we own, but breaking free of the things that own us. To be a disciple, no earthly possession, status, or comfort can come before our relationship with Christ.  Speaker: Mike Slayden

Heaven is presenting the Church with a MASSIVE opportunity. But it comes with a serious warning. What is this opportunity, and the warning that is intertwined with it? Watch now to find out...--------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you for listening to Robert Hotchkin on heroes Arise!If this podcast blessed you, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss new content that will empower you to walk in victory and release Heaven on Earth.

HEAR FROM Michael Boldea, Dumitru Duduman's Grandson of the Warning to The American Church as told by the Angel Gabriel to his grandfather Dumitru Duduman (Flashback from October 11, 2006)https://www.handofhelp.com/index.php In 1984, after years of intense persecution, Dumitru Duduman, a Romanian Pastor and the founder of the Hand of Help orphanage, was thrown out of his country for smuggling Bibles into Romania and Russia. With the help of the American Consulate, Dumitru and his family came to America. Feeling abandoned and discouraged, Dumitru asked God why he had brought him to America. God began to show Dumitru that he was brought to America to deliver a warning about impending judgment upon the country. Hand of Help would like to offer the Body of Christ the writings of Dumitru Duduman as a message of hope to all those who will stop sinning and turn to God.THE FALL OF AMERICA  Listen here      https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branch/episodes/2025-05-08T18_04_13-07_00 please visit www.prophecyhour.com Also                                           http://wichitahomeless.com/ “Remember we do not 100% agree with everything our guests, say, do, or believe. It's up to you to pray and sort it out!”

HEAR FROM Michael Boldea, Dumitru Duduman's Grandson of the Warning to The American Church as told by the Angel Gabriel to his grandfather Dumitru Duduman (Flashback from October 11, 2006)https://www.handofhelp.com/index.phpIn 1984, after years of intense persecution, Dumitru Duduman, a Romanian Pastor and the founder of the Hand of Help orphanage, was thrown out of his country for smuggling Bibles into Romania and Russia. With the help of the American Consulate, Dumitru and his family came to America. Feeling abandoned and discouraged, Dumitru asked God why he had brought him to America. God began to show Dumitru that he was brought to America to deliver a warning about impending judgment upon the country. Hand of Help would like to offer the Body of Christ the writings of Dumitru Duduman as a message of hope to all those who will stop sinning and turn to God.THE FALL OF AMERICA  LISTEN AND WATCH HEREhttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branch/episodes/2025-05-08T19_59_43-07_00 please visit www.prophecyhour.com Also                                           http://wichitahomeless.com/“Remember we do not 100% agree with everything our guests, say, do, or believe. It's up to you to pray and sort it out!”

Once you meet Steve Coplon, you'll soon discover a bold, uncompromising voice for Jesus Christ. From city streets to stadium crowds, Steve is proclaiming the gospel with urgency and truth across the U.S. and beyond. Steve's prophetic heart for Israel and the American Church, motivates him to speak out on rising antisemitism, global unrest, and spiritual compromise in these critical times. He'll also share about the Indianapolis 500 outreach— where Steve and his team will share the gospel with over 300,000 people.

For this week's episode of Fearless, I sat down with Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council (FRC), to unpack what it means to live with moral courage in today's culture of confusion and compromise. Tony draws from his decades of experience in public service, ministry, and policy advocacy to talk about how to stand for truth—even when it costs you.Together we explore the alarming lack of moral courage among today's leaders and the pressing need for Christians to fear God more than man. Tony highlights FRC's ongoing efforts to equip pastors and believers through resources like the Stand Firm app and the Center for Biblical Worldview. He also addresses misconceptions about the separation of church and state, outlines the importance of the Free Speech Fairness Act, and assesses the Trump administration's policies supporting religious freedom and life.As we take a deeper look at the spiritual battles often found behind political struggles, we emphasize that true hope lies in a national spiritual awakening, not political reform alone. If you've ever wondered how to speak truth in love, stand firm in a hostile world, or what it really means to be fearless—I hope this conversation will compel you to be the salt and light our world needs in your sphere of influence. Learn more about the Family Research Council on their website: https://www.frc.org/#gsc.tab=0. 

Show #2400 Show Notes: Humanism: https://americanhumanist.org/what-is-humanism/definition-of-humanism/ Romans 13: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2013&version=KJV Religion in the Colonies: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2013&version=KJV Declaration of Independence: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-Independence/Text-of-the-Declaration-of-Independence Psalm 78: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%2078&version=KJV History of the American Church: https://www.facebook.com/61573781282585/posts/122134403192792709/?rdid=ws7u1wHqlDoJoCte# 14th Amendment: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/14th-amendment WHO and Medical Cabal: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2084951168694320 2 […]

Pastor Adam James fills in for Pastor Josh and welcomes bestselling author Eric Metaxas for a powerful conversation! Eric shares insights from his experiences inside the Trump White House, the church's critical role in American history, and the dire need for bold Christian engagement in today's culture wars. They discuss revival, the war on family and masculinity, Marxism, and how Christians can turn the tide in America through courageous leadership.Check out Eric's website: https://ericmetaxas.comSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

This week, we share a For the Journey exclusive conversation between Bill Haley and Terry Walling, a long-time church leader and author of the recent book, Unlikely Nomads: In Search of the New Church. Terry has observed many committed Christians choosing to step away from familiar forms of church and community out of love for Jesus. Bill and Terry discuss why this trend has only increased since Terry's book came out, and what God might be up to as new forms of Christian community emerge.Explore new forms of Christian Community offered through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

What happens when the very systems meant to help refugees end up hurting them instead?  And what can the Church do to help? In today's episode, Kent Annan and Dr. Jamie Aten talk with Matthew Soerens from World Relief about the real impact of U.S. refugee policies—especially the dramatic changes under the Trump administration.  Matt pulls back the curtain on what's happening behind the scenes: families stuck in limbo, staff furloughs at resettlement agencies, and churches stepping in to help. We also talk about how policy decisions can create ripple effects that last for years.  This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about justice, faith, and showing up for vulnerable communities. Plus, Matt shares ways churches can advocate, volunteer, and help cut through the noise to create real change. Explore resources mentioned in the podcast: (11:27) Christian statement on Refugee Resettlement  (14:10) Notre Dame Study on the economic benefits of refugees (15:33) Lifeway Research on Evangelical opinions towards immigration (16:48) The Heritage Foundation research on vetting refugees  (17:39) Study - Immigrant groups are less likely to commit violent crimes than US citizens  (18:03) Research on the connection between refugee resettlement and terrorist activity (25:36) I Was A Stranger Scripture Reading Challenge (26:38) 2018 Policy reversal on immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border due to the influence of Christian advocacy About Matt Soerens  Matthew Soerens is the Vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief, where he provides oversight for all advocacy initiatives and policy positions of World Relief. He also serves as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values. He is the co-author of Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church (2022), Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion, & Truth in the Immigration Debate (2018), and Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis (2016). Resources from Matt Soerens/World Relief: “Immigrants, Pets and the Sin of Slander in a Social Media Age “On the Conservative Divide Over Refugee Resettlement, Where Will Trump Fall?” State of the Golden Door report (with Open Doors US) Download your free copy of our Called to Serve: Navigating Your Christian Vocation in Humanitarian, Disaster, and Development Work e-book, which includes articles full of practical advice, insight, and encouragement. ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee to the HDL M.A. program waived with code TBS25. Jamie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 20, 2025 is: resurrection • rez-uh-REK-shun • noun In Christian theology, Resurrection (typically capitalized in this use) refers to the event in which Jesus Christ returned to life after his death. In general contexts, resurrection refers to the act of causing something that had ended or been forgotten or lost to exist again, to be used again, etc. // Church members look forward to celebrating the Resurrection every Easter. // The community applauded the resurrection of the commuter rail system. See the entry > Examples: “Some of their efforts to follow Scripture were wonderfully zany. To wrest the death and resurrection of Jesus away from both pagan fertility rituals and Hallmark, they outlawed Easter egg hunts. ... She smashed chocolate Easter bunnies with a meat tenderizer and ripped the heads off marshmallow Peeps, while the boys gleefully gobbled the ruined remnants of consumer culture.” — Eliza Griswold, Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church, 2024 Did you know? The word resurrection first arose in English in the 14th century, coming from the Anglo-French word resurreccioun, which in turn comes from the Late Latin verb resurgere, meaning “to rise from the dead.” Originally, the word was used in Christian contexts to refer to the rising of Christ from the dead or to the festival celebrating this rising (now known as Easter). Perhaps showing the influence of the Late Latin verb resurgere's Latin forerunner, which could mean “to rise again” (as from a recumbent position) as well as “to spring up again after being cut” (used of plants), resurrection soon began to be used more generally in the senses of “resurgence” or “revival.” It even forms part of the name of the resurrection fern, an iconic fern of the southern United States often seen growing on the limbs of live oak trees. The fern is so named due to the fact that in dry weather it curls up, turns brown, and appears dead, only to be “brought back to life” when exposed to moisture.

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember one of the great “middle men” in American Church history: Horace Bushnell. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Celebrate 2,000 Episodes of Christian History Almanac! https://www.1517.org/chacelebrate The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654708-the-impossible-prize Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes: https://shop.1517.org/products/9781962654791-ditching-the-checklist Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962654753?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FCNEEK60MVNVPCEGKBD8_5&starsLeft=1  More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (outerrimterritories.com).

S26 Ep 6 |Desperate for God to Intervene: The Ongoing Tarry In this episode, Ruth engages in a profound conversation with Joy and David Bailey. Together, they delve into the themes from Dr. Selena Stone's book 'Tarry Awhile,' focusing on chapter six about healing. Joy and David share their extensive journey of dealing with Joy's chronic health issues, exploring how it has shaped both their faith and community life. They discuss the complexities of suffering, the importance of community support, and how leaning into God's presence has been vital in their ongoing struggle.  We are journeying through Lent with a podcast season entitled “Tarry with Me Awhile: Learnings from the Black Church.” We will use Dr. Selina Stone's book, Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith, as a guide. Black spirituality has much to offer us in understanding the practice of tarrying as a Lenten practice. Together we will seek a deeper understanding of waiting on God in the liminal space—where the resurrection feels far off, and our deaths and suffering are present.    As a photographer and writer, Joy Guion Bailey (TC15) walks the tension between the hopeful, faithful now and the not yet. Her desire is that the spaces she curates in her life and work invite willing participants to their place at the communion table through pieces that encourage the viewer to stay, listen, and engage deeply with their own story and the narratives playing out around them. A practicing professional artist for 15 years, Joy resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her husband, David Bailey.    David Bailey (TC15) 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.   Music this season is provided by Julian Davis Reed. Julian Davis Reid (TC20) is an artist-theologian from Chicago who uses sound and word to offer hope to the searching, presence to the sorrowful, and rest to the weary. A pianist, composer, and producer, his projects featured on this podcast are the two solo piano records Rest Assured (2021) and Beside Still Waters (2024) and his single Moan (Matthew 2:18) featuring Tramaine Parker, released on Inauguration Day 2025 on the project When Souls Cry Out. Julian steadily releases music under his own name and with his group, The JuJu Exchange. You can learn more about his work at juliandavisreid.com. Mentioned in this episode: Tarry Awhile: Wisdom from Black Spirituality for People of Faith by Dr. Selina Stone One is Theology of the Womb by Christy Bauman Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Made for Men by Caroline Criado-Perez Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Besides Still Waters by Julian Davis Reed Surely Goodness and Mercy by Julian Davis Reed Are you interested in learning more about Haven, our newest community offering from the Transforming Center? Haven is a community that meets alternately online and in person to create space for leaders to forge a stronger connection between their souls and their leadership. Each gathering (online and in-person) offers spiritual practices that increasingly open us to God over time. This new 18-month community experience will provide more intentional opportunities to engage with a diverse community of believers who are united around Christ. Learn more about dates and how to apply! Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive special bonus episodes with each guest, exploring different practices associated with Lent, such as solitude, self-examination, confession, and more. 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! Learn more and apply HERE.   *this post contains affiliate links

Send us a textI visited Clemson University to discuss the issue of abortion as a form of modern-day genocide, using graphic images to make our point. Needless to say, these images caused a great stir on the campus. Today, I am talking with a Christian student who hesitantly says he is "pro-life." However, inside this student's hesitant answers, we find many of the problems of the modern American Church. If we can address these issues, we will see a revival on our campuses and our nation.❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilybandhttps://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerhttps://cash.app/$KarlgesslerSocial Media➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA#Bibleteaching #deliveranceministry #demons #Christianity #DiscipleshipSupport the show

Are the American people beginning to expect righteousness to guide our country as well as the American Church again? After watching a video a popular face in Hollywood made regarding the gender marker on their passport being changed recently, Lilly and Madie discuss one of their main takeaways (along with many other interesting thoughts), and what we can learn from this specific situation as American Christians. Let's get into it! Check out the RESOURCES we have for you here: Twenty-Five Things Christians Should Do In 2025: https://thefew.blog/2025/01/09/twenty-five-things-christians-should-do-in-2025/ 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 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!

In this sermon titled "Is This Dividing The Church?," Pastor Rob McCoy confronts the alarming rise of antisemitism within America and the Church, spotlighting a troubling trend among some on the Right who label Jews as the "Synagogue of Satan" to fuel their hatred toward Jewish people and Israel. He emphasizes that a divided house cannot stand and questions the future direction of the Church, reaffirming that God's eternal promises and covenants with Abraham and the Jews remain forever—asserting that the Church does not supplant them as the chosen people, and Israel forever belongs to the Jews. Pastor McCoy reminds us that all nations and individuals bear the guilt of humanity's atrocities, having sinned and fallen short, and urges believers to bless Israel and the Jewish people. He warns that both the "Woke Right" and "Woke Left," if taken to their extremes, pose equal threats, potentially ushering in death and destruction to the United States and the American Church.Verse References: Luke 9verses 46-62, Luke 11 verses 14-23, Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3 verses 7-13 Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

In this episode, we discuss the trauma and pain apparent in the Asian-American/Korean-American church, how to untangle and how to even heal as a church.

Jon Thompson is the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church, a multi-site church in the Greater Toronto Area and online where he has served for 25 years. He joins us to give us his unique perspective on deliverance, freedom, and what the Church is supposed to be doing. Learn more about Jon: https://jonthompsonresources.com/Widow's Might on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iaXVJV1Support There is More: ⁠https://neveralonewidows.kindful.com/?campaign=1284937⁠Get 10% discount on Father's House Study with code: FH10Get the Father's House Study: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fathershousestudy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Spiritual Warfare Course: https://www.thereismoreforyou.org/Follow There is More Podcast on Instagram: @thereismorepodcast

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. There is something that every shepherd ought to have buried in his heart - a desire to protect. Before we even discuss the ability to protect proficiently, it must start with a desire. The fallout from the MLK episodes left a lasting scar. Genuine astonishment took place at the flippant responses people made to MLK's alleged sexual assault. This ought to make us think - "am I willing to protect a predator as long as I think highly of him/her?". Is this something the church has been doing for a long time? Who in the Lord's church, will stand and call her to task? We are to be sober-minded, impartial and to have righteous judgment. This episode is for you, listener. May we all be examined by the Lord and may He remove from within us anything that would contribute to predator curation. There are voices behind abuse. We will listen to three of them. I want us to think of these voices when we flippantly look to defend someone merely because of their status. Support the showPlease Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

Jon Thompson is the Senior Pastor of Sanctus Church, a multi-site church in the Greater Toronto Area and online where he has served for 25 years. He joins us to give us his unique perspective on deliverance, freedom, and what the Church is supposed to be doing. Learn more about Jon: https://jonthompsonresources.com/Widow's Might on Amazon: https://a.co/d/iaXVJV1Support There is More: https://neveralonewidows.kindful.com/?campaign=1284937Get 10% discount on Father's House Study with code: FH10Get the Father's House Study: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fathershousestudy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Spiritual Warfare Course: https://www.thereismoreforyou.org/Follow There is More Podcast on Instagram: @thereismorepodcast

More and more church attendees are leaving the church, with Baptists and Presbyterians losing a percentage over the past several years. Has it been helpful to water down the Gospel in order to appeal to the world, or is the American Church now paying the price? If churches and families don't disciple and ground their disciples in Biblical theology, it will all fall apart, and that's what we're seeing now. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Police arrest Christians in India for evangelism, Post-abortive women have higher suicide rate, Actor Chris Pratt: “I care enough about Jesus to take a stand!”) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

More and more church attendees are leaving the church, with Baptists and Presbyterians losing a percentage over the past several years. Has it been helpful to water down the Gospel in order to appeal to the world, or is the American Church now paying the price? If churches and families don't disciple and ground their disciples in Biblical theology, it will all fall apart, and that's what we're seeing now.This program includes:1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Police arrest Christians in India for evangelism, Post-abortive women have higher suicide rate, Actor Chris Pratt: "I care enough about Jesus to take a stand!")2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Author and prolific YouTuber Melissa Dougherty joins us to look at her newest book, Happy Lies. She talks about her background in the new age/new thought world and the dangers of that coming to the American Church.

In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they discuss the recent release of Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Study. Last conducted in 2014, the 2023-24 study surveyed more than 35,000 Americans concerning their religious affiliations, their beliefs, and their practices. It is simply the largest and most significant study of its kind in terms of getting a snapshot of where our country is on all things spirituality and religion, and the current health of the American Church. The findings go far beyond what some of the headlines from this study would suggest. Episode Links Dr. White released a recent blog on this topic titled “The Stall of the Nones” - the “nones” being the group who identifies as having no religious affiliation. Their numbers have been rising for decades, yet seem to have reached a leveling-off point. (We'd encourage you to check out his book on this subject that was discussed in today's episode titled The Rise of the Nones.) Dr. White mentioned a recent New York Times article titled “Christianity's Decline in U.S. Appears to Have Halted, Major Study Shows” which latches onto that finding from the study. The more notable takeaway from the study that seems to have been overlooked is the fact that the number of people who would identify as Christian continues to decline - from 78% in 2007 to 62% in 2024. That decline is stunning. As Dr. White noted from the Christianity Today article titled “Pew: America Is Spiritual but Not Religious,” six people have left Christianity for every one who has joined. That is certainly not sustainable. Dr. White stressed the importance of reaching the younger generations for Jesus, and the fact that a solid children's ministry is a vitally important component. He wrote a blog on this topic titled “The Most Important Sub-Ministry In Your Church” that would be worth reading if you missed it. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

Tuesday evening message from the 2025 Vibrant Church Victory Conference at Falls Baptist Church

If questions about sex lead to questions about God, it's important that we know and follow Jesus as He really is. Rick Lawrence, author of “Editing Jesus”, joins Juli to discuss how many American Christians make Jesus into an image other than Himself.   Guest: Rick Lawrence   Rick's Website: ricklawrence.com Book: Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence   Join our email list! Guide: “3 Reasons Questions About Sex Lead to Questions about God”   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

Send us a textThe American version of Discipleship lacks a vital element. When American Christians find their nerve for true Discipleship, our world will explode with revival. As it is, much of the American Church fights against the Biblical model of Discipleship. It's time to embrace both the power and persecution of truly following Christ.➡️ Watch Radical Radio with Robbie Dawkins:https://youtu.be/QvNrqo3zr14?si=7-wY4JHs201ijlBG❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilybandhttps://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerhttps://cash.app/$KarlgesslerSocial Media➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uASupport the show

He was born in Syria in 1860, in the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. In his childhood, his family took refuge in Lebanon after their parish priest, St Joseph of Damascus (July 10) was martyred; but they later returned to Damascus. In 1879 he was tonsured a monk and entered into the service of Patriarch Hierotheos of Antioch. The Balamand Seminary had been closed since 1840, but the young monk was offered a scholarship at the Constantinople Patriarchate's seminary at Halki. Returning to Syria with a theological degree, St Raphael became assistant to Gerasimos, the new Patriarch of Antioch, traveling and preaching on his behalf. After further studies in Kiev, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and for a time was professer of Arabic studies at the Theological Academy in Kazan. (At that time the downtrodden Orthodox of the Middle East received considerable aid and theological training from the Tsar and from the Church in Russia).   In 1895 he was sent to the United States to shepherd the Arab Orthodox Community in New York, which was without a church or a priest. He quickly consecrated a chapel and with great energy set about the work of shepherding his flock there; but he was concerned not only for them but for the Arab Christian immigrants scattered through North America, most of whom were without a pastor and in danger of falling into heterodoxy or abandoning religious life. He traveled widely throughout the continent, visiting, counseling and serving Arab Christians, preaching, celebrating marriages and baptisms, receiving confessions and celebrating the Divine Liturgy, usually in private houses. In 1898 he published the first Orthodox prayer book in Arabic to appear in the New World. In 1899, he made a seven-month journey through forty-three American cities, seeking out the "scattered sheep" of the Church in America. His services were attended not only by Arabs but by Russians and Greeks, all of whom at that time depended on the Russian mission to North America. During this entire period, he held the official rank of Archimandrite, though his work and duties exceeded those of most bishops.   In 1901, Patriarch Meletios was elected to the see of Antioch, the first Arab to occupy the patriarchal throne for 168 years. Several proposals were made to elect Archimandrite Raphael to a see in Syria; but he refused all such offers, pointing out the Orthodox people's great and little-met needs in North America. In 1904, the Moscow Patriarchate made him Bishop of Brooklyn, the first Orthodox bishop to be consecrated on American soil. He redoubled his already impressive pastoral work, ordaining priests to the many new parishes that he had founded, and assisting Saint Tikhon (then Bishop of North America) in the care of his huge diocese. In 1905 he laid the foundation of the Monastery of St Tikhon in Pennsylvania.   The bishop saw the importance of integrating the faithful into the life of their new homeland, and was an early advocate of the use of English in American Church services. When Isabel Hapgood's Service Book — the first useful English translation of the Church's services — was published in 1906, he advocated its use in all his parishes.   In 1912, St Raphael was found to be suffering from heart disease, but continued his exhausting pastoral work for two more years. In 1915 he was finally unable to continue, and reposed after two months' illness.   When his relics were transported in 1998 from Brooklyn to Antiochian Village in Ligonier, PA, they were found to be incorrupt, and in 2000 he became the most recently glorified Saint of North America.   In North America St Raphael is commemorated on the anniversary of his repose: February 27 on the Civil/New Calendar, February 14 on the Julian Calendar. He is also commemorated with the Synaxis of Saints of North America on the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The Patriarchate of Antioch also commemorates him, but on Saturday before the Synaxis of the Archangels (November 8).

Jonathan Rauch asserts that as the American Church has become increasingly concerned with the culture war and politics, it has become secularized and unappealing to its members, who are abandoning it. The result is a country increasingly spiritually adrift, churches distracted from their core missions, and a nation turning to politics as a substitute.  He is the author of Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Promise with Democracy  

[Original airdate: 2/13/24] Mary Danielsen chats with Carl Kerby about the American Church, in particular when it comes to worldviews. Every human has one, and they largely revolve around such weighty issues as, what is reality? What is a person? What happens when we die? What is the nature of right and wrong? Philosophers have undertaken the answers to those questions for centuries, and its safe to say everyone has grappled with these at some point. But in the church, the notion of "worldview" becomes much more narrow - and looking into the worldview of those who shepherd God's flock can be, in this age, a bit disappointing. What are the factors that determine a Christian worldview and whether those who lead God's people get it right, ie, live by every word? Pastors may not be responsible for the sins of a culture, but they do have the responsibility to lead God's people via truth that is not subjective. Download their free app - click here.  

Jesus describes the Church as “salt” and “light” in the world. If the darkness in our nation and culture is going to be dispelled, it's because we turn up our light. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the current attitude of the American Church. We've been asleep, but God is moving in the earth, and we need to be prepared for what's ahead. Pastor Allen teaches from Matthew, chapter 7, to demonstrate the importance of bearing fruit—reflecting the Holy Spirit at work in our lives through our actions, words, and priorities—and doing God's will. The good news is we can equip ourselves with His spiritual armor, and we can rely on God's strength to carry us through. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, visit this link: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate