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Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com   Dan and Summer Watt & Melissa Hogan joined me for episode 39: The Problem with Financial Peace University and Dave Ramsey's Financial Rhetoric.  ⁠ This conversation we had was made possible by the fact that those of us involved in this episode have spent the last several years processing together our experiences with the ups and downs of Financial Peace University and the rhetoric coming from the Ramsey Show.⁠ ⁠ While we all had different levels of understanding and adhering to the plan, each of us have found ourselves with serious questions. Some of these questions started before we broke ties with the organization and some of these realizations came later.⁠ ⁠ We don't claim to be unbiased observers. We all have had very painful and disappointing experiences with Ramsey Solutions, but we don't think that negates the very real questions we raise.⁠ Links: D.L. Mayfield, The Myth of the American Dream Dan Watt- Why Write About Lampo? Dan Watt- Getting a Mortgage with no credit score American Gospel movie   Subscribe to my newsletter: https://untangledfaith.substack.com Tell Your Friends! If you loved this episode, leave us a review on your favorite podcast app and share it with a friend. Tag us if you share it on social media.   Follow Untangled Faith wherever you listen to podcasts Follow on Apple podcasts Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Spotify Follow on Podcast Addict   Want to share your thoughts with us or talk about partnering with the show? Email: amy@untangledfaithpodcast.com Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Threads Follow me on BlueSky

Bickering children, favorite red light mask (links!), thoughts on Jenny Weaver and American Gospel documentary, The Good and the Beautiful, and one more: should my husband be changing in a co-ed locker room?Prime Sponsor: No matter where you live, visit the Functional Medical Institute online today to connect with Drs Mark and Michele Sherwood. Go to homeschoolhealth.com to get connected and see some of my favorites items. Use coupon code HEIDI for 20% off!Show mentions: heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | heidistjohn.comSupport the show! | donorbox.org/donation-827Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube | youtube.com/@HeidiStJohnPodcastInstagram | @heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Mailbox Mondayheidistjohn.net/mailboxmonday

What does it mean to sing about Jesus when the name has been co-opted by politics, performance, and power?  In this episode Dr. Moore welcomes singer-songwriter Jon Guerra to discuss Guerra's new album simply titled "Jesus." Guerra shares how his music serves as devotional art—less Sunday morning worship and more Monday morning prayer—and explains his journey back to the words of Christ after experiences that created distance. Moore and Guerra explore themes of nationalism, church collapse, and finding authentic faith in a politically charged culture. Guerra reflects on his time as a worship leader during the painful public downfall of James MacDonald's ministry, offering honest insights about power, performance, and platform in Christian leadership. The conversation moves through Guerra's creative process, including his work on Terrence Malick's films, and unpacks the countercultural message of songs like "Citizens"—which confronts the marriage of faith and political power. As the child of Cuban immigrants, Guerra also opens up about his fear of scarcity and how it shapes his understanding of Jesus's teachings about treasure and provision. At a time when Jesus's name is often wielded as a tribal symbol, Guerra's music invites listeners to encounter Christ not as a political mascot, but as the One who welcomes immigrants as citizens and calls us to a narrower, and better, way. Join Jon on tour this spring, and listen to Jesus here. Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription to CT magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this compelling episode of Didaché, Justin Peters unpacks the newest installment of the American Gospel series, Spirit & Fire. He discusses how the film confronts the rising tide of charismatic excesses and false teachings infiltrating the church today. Justin shares insights from his own contribution to the documentary, emphasizing the importance of sound theology and exposing dangerous distortions of the Holy Spirit's work. Viewers will come away with a renewed commitment to biblical truth and a clear understanding of how to defend the faith in an age of confusion.American Gospel 3 WebsiteAG3 Vimeo on DemandAGTV➡️ Click here to find all of Justin's essential links.

In this compelling episode of Didaché, Justin Peters unpacks the newest installment of the American Gospel series, Spirit & Fire. He discusses how the film confronts the rising tide of charismatic excesses and false teachings infiltrating the church today. Justin shares insights from his own contribution to the documentary, emphasizing the importance of sound theology and exposing dangerous distortions of the Holy Spirit's work. Viewers will come away with a renewed commitment to biblical truth and a clear understanding of how to defend the faith in an age of confusion.American Gospel 3 WebsiteAG3 Vimeo on DemandAGTV➡️ Click here to find all of Justin's essential links.

Dan's Discourse (Part 2): "The American Gospel" full 460 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 21:25:04 +0000 szolUawPkh7OFyex42kcqyc4DGz4RkvI news Richmond's Morning News news Dan's Discourse (Part 2): "The American Gospel" On Richmond's Morning News our team discusses the top stories of the day from around the world, nationally, in Virginia, and right here in the Richmond area.  Listen to news you can use, newsmakers, and analysis of what's happening every weekday from 5:30 to 10:00 AM on NewsRadio 1140 WRVA and 96.1 FM!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-l

In a strong response to the materialistic seekers of His day, Jesus exposes the need to seek His person rather than His perks, and subsequently indicts modern forms of prosperity style Christianity.

In a strong response to the materialistic seekers of His day, Jesus exposes the need to seek His person rather than His perks, and subsequently indicts modern forms of prosperity style Christianity.

We are back! We weren't planning on holding this episode until right before the US Election Day but here we are. Jon Guerra is an immensely talented devotional music singer songwriter and his new project American Gospel is a beautiful, timely project that some of our listeners put on our radar a while back so we were delighted to have this conversation with him! We talk music, faith creativity, film (Jon composed some of the music for Substantive Cinema favorite film A Hidden Life), what it means to be a faithful and hopeful believer in such difficult times and more! If you enjoy the episode, please consider giving us a 5 star review and share it with a friend! Shoutouts: The Song That I Am Shogun The Chosen (series) Reading Genesis Passions of the Soul Buy American Gospel Sign up for his mailing list on his website If you're newer to the show be sure to check out our library of 150+ episodes with folks like Karen Swallow Prior, Jemar Tisby, Kaitlyn Schiess, Propaganda, Josh Larsen, Stephanie Stalvey, and John Carroll Lynch. Share Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us: Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.com DM on Instagram Support Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesubstancepod/support

Recently, American Gospel publicly released the latest roundtable featured in correlation with the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire. This roundtable discussed the question of the NAR-New Apostolic Reformation and if it is a movement or a myth. Join me as I conclude a three-part series discussing main points noted in this roundtable, and I share some closing thoughts on the matter. Resources: American Gospel NAR Roundtable: https://youtu.be/SSrPARqidAM?si=Q5UxVfUC7M_Aobvb Magic Mystery Church: https://youtu.be/JX3DOwqT348?si=XS1u7tKO_Thw8cUW A pirate and a former false prophet have a discussion: https://youtu.be/zvoTrzegyLw?si=fykSC9M9IunwROi3 Seven Mountain Mandate: https://youtu.be/Lsv-I7EKR_o?si=SIrWLsNGFa0dkT4i My info: Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.com Subscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblog If you found this video helpful, please share it with others and leave a good review. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hill2/support

Recently, American Gospel publicly released the latest roundtable featured in correlation with the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire. This roundtable discussed the question of the NAR-New Apostolic Reformation and if it is a movement or a myth. Join me as I begin a three-part series discussing main points noted in this roundtable, and we consider further information to answer this important question. Resources: American Gospel NAR Roundtable: https://youtu.be/SSrPARqidAM?si=Q5UxVfUC7M_Aobvb Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church - Kindle edition by Pivec, Holly, Geivett, R. Douglas. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. One Million Esthers for America? https://youtu.be/V-kgX_wmJB0?si=dEACGsa-XWvBkTf6 Episode 1 Roundtable Deep Dive: Former NAR insider Responds to the American Gospel NAR roundtable (Part 1) (youtube.com) A Thoughtful Response to the Prophetic Standard Statement: A Thoughtful Response to the Prophetic Standards Statement (youtube.com) Was this Biblical repentance or rebranding??? (youtube.com) My info: Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.com Subscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblog If you found this video helpful, please share it with others and leave a good review. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hill2/support

Recently, American Gospel publicly released the latest roundtable featured in correlation with the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire. This roundtable discussed the question of the NAR-New Apostolic Reformation and if it is a movement or a myth. Join me as I begin a three-part series discussing main points noted in this roundtable, and we consider further information to answer this important question. Resources: American Gospel NAR Roundtable: https://youtu.be/SSrPARqidAM?si=Q5UxVfUC7M_Aobvb This is dedicated to the NAR denier: https://youtu.be/iLfxFct8EJA?si=TQmuAzeHA1aYbWr2 Mike Winger and The Passion Translation: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHvXha4rjCj1Po0WLQc_jGGW&si=Dd-7W1gVf-V06UCa Richard Moore's YT channel: https://theology.worldea.org/.../2023/05/ERT-47-2_web.pdf www.youtube.com/@richardm23 My info: Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.com Subscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblog If you found this video helpful, please share it with others and leave a good review. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dawn-hill2/support

Dan closes the show by offering a "sneak peak" at a commentary piece that he's written for the new publication The Richmonder. Music: "The Star-Spangled Banner" (Performed by the MGM Studio Orchestra, conducted by Jerry Goldsmith)

Thoroughly Equipped Season 3 Episode 1 T.E. is back for a 3rd season! For episode one of this season I interview Doreen Virtue on her conversion from the New Age religion to Jesus Christ. Doreen Virtue was a top-selling new age author with heretical publications in 38 languages by various publishers, appearances on Oprah, and sold-out international workshops before God graciously saved her in 2017. Now she is a whistleblower exposing new age deception, and warning the church of false teachings on her YouTube channel, social media pages including Facebook, and in frequent interviews. Doreen has been featured on American Gospel 3, American Gospel TV, Daily Wire, Moody Radio, Spillover, Christianity Today, Cultish, and other Christian media. Doreen graduated with a Masters Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies (56 units with highest honors) from Western Seminary in 2021, and she holds a BA and MA in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University.  On this episode we talk about certain beliefs within the New Age and it's similarities with the progressive, NAR, and deliverance ministries within the "evangelical" church. May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Doreen Virtue Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@NewAgetoNewHeart https://www.youtube.com/@Doreen_Virtue Other resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Striving for Eternity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Podcast Community⁠

Thoroughly Equipped Season 3 Episode 1 T.E. is back for a 3rd season! For episode one of this season I interview Doreen Virtue on her conversion from the New Age religion to Jesus Christ. Doreen Virtue was a top-selling new age author with heretical publications in 38 languages by various publishers, appearances on Oprah, and sold-out international workshops before God graciously saved her in 2017. Now she is a whistleblower exposing new age deception, and warning the church of false teachings on her YouTube channel, social media pages including Facebook, and in frequent interviews. Doreen has been featured on American Gospel 3, American Gospel TV, Daily Wire, Moody Radio, Spillover, Christianity Today, Cultish, and other Christian media. Doreen graduated with a Masters Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies (56 units with highest honors) from Western Seminary in 2021, and she holds a BA and MA in Counseling Psychology from Chapman University.  On this episode we talk about certain beliefs within the New Age and it's similarities with the progressive, NAR, and deliverance ministries within the "evangelical" church. May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Doreen Virtue Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@NewAgetoNewHeart https://www.youtube.com/@Doreen_Virtue Other resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Striving for Eternity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Podcast Community⁠

The Christian life is a journey.This means that if you're a Christian, even this morning, you are on the way somewhere. From the moment you first put your faith in Jesus you've been on the way to meeting Jesus one day face-to-face. You are on a journey and today's passage tells us three things we need to remember for this journey.And Paul really is saying this for us. Now Paul is still giving us some autobiography in this passage — he's continuing to talk about himself — except that in verse 15 he concludes by saying that we should think like him. Skip to verse 15 for a minute. He says: “Let those of us who are mature think this way” — and if you don't — if this does not make sense to you or if you disagree — well, God will clear that up for you. Eventually you'll get there.This is for every Christian, but for those who have ears to hear, this is especially for you. We should think the way Paul is thinking in these verses. This is for your journey, called the Christian life, and here's the first thing to remember. 1. You're Not There YetNow that should be intuitive — because to be on a journey means you've not yet arrived at your destination — so we should know this, but it's something that Paul wants to make abundantly clear right away.We see this first in the first part of verse 12, and then Paul repeats it again in the first part of verse 13. Look at verse 12. Pauls says:“Not that I've already obtained this or am already perfect …”“Obtained what?” What is Paul talking about? One Train of ThoughtWell verse 12 is connected back to verse 11. So we need to look backwards for a minute. And in fact, this thing goes all the way back to verse 3. Over the last three weeks we've been looking at just one train of thought. Paul set the train in motion in verse 3 when he said that we, Christians, are the real people of God — we who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh. And then, beginning in verse 4, he explains more of what that means. He says that although he has some impressive things in his past (according to one scorecard), all of his past religious achievements are now rubbish/garbage.“He counts everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.”That is what Paul wants — he wants to gain Christ and be found in Christ that he may know Christ, verse 10, “and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death” — Paul has the death-conquering power of Christ at work in him as he walks in the valley of the shadow of death with Christ, like Christ, verse 11, “that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”What a Day It Will Be!Now what does that mean? There are three parts here: What does Paul mean by “any means possible”? What's he mean by “attain”? What's he mean by “resurrection from the dead”?Let's start with the last first. When Paul mentions the resurrection here, he's talking about the end-time resurrection, when everything's all said and done — the dead in Christ are raised first, and those who are alive and remain are gathered together to meet Christ and to always be with Christ (see 1 Thessalonians 4:14ff). Now Paul is not focused so much on the logistics of the resurrection, but he's thinking more about the state of resurrection. He's thinking: What a day that will be!Y'all know we like to talk about old songs around here, here's one I heard a lot as a kid. It goes like this:“What a day that will beWhen my Jesus I shall seeAnd I look upon his faceThe one who saved me by his graceWhen he takes me by the handAnd leads me through the Promised LandWhat a day, glorious day that will be!”That's a real day that's coming, and it will be glorious. But what makes it glorious? It's that we will be with Jesus. We will have a deeper experience of knowing Jesus than we do now in this world. That's what Paul is thinking about. That's what is on his mind.One Way or Another Notice that word “attain.” It could also be translated to “arrive” or “to come to.” Paul wants to arrive to that day — and he says: “by any means possible.” Some English translations put this as the word “somehow.”Here's what Paul means: he is certain there's a day coming when he's going to see Jesus, but he's not certain about the literal way he's going to get there. Remember, he's in prison right now. He's awaiting a trial. He could be executed! Which means: maybe the route that Paul will take to that day is martyrdom; Or maybe Paul will end up dying another way; Or maybe Paul will stay alive until Jesus comes back and raises those who have fallen asleep!Paul doesn't know how. He just knows he wants to get there. Paul is saying:One way or another, somehow, whether Caesar executes me or I die of cancer or I remain here until Jesus returns, I just wanna get there. I want to arrive at that glorious day. I want to see Jesus and I want to know him more clearly and fully! (see 1 Corinthians 13:12)Homesickness for HeavenAnd see, all that explains verse 12.Because in verse 12 Paul says: I'm not there yet. I've not already obtained this. I'm not already perfect or complete — that's what Paul means by “perfect” here. He's saying I've not yet reached the end. It's all the same idea.And he's really making sure we get this, because in verse 13 he says it again:“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own.”I do not consider that I have taken hold of it yet. I don't yet know Jesus as fully now as I will know him then.Church, do we know that's also true of us? Did you know that we've not yet arrived? We're still on the journey. And some of us really need to hear this: You're not there yet.And that means sometimes you're gonna feel a little frustrated. You're going to feel disappointed — hey, you might even feel a little weary from the journey in this world. I think a lot of times all that stuff we feel is really just a homesickness for heaven. Because you're not there yet. So what do we do? This is the second thing to remember for the journey.2. You Keep Pressing On. Look at verse 13 again: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own.”Now does that mean we quit? Because we can't have it all to the fullest right now, do we throw the whole thing away? Some people think like that. And that's a sign of immaturity. One of the facts of immaturity is the inability to delay gratification. You must have it all right now or it's like it doesn't exist. You know that's one of the reasons we sin. If you keep falling into the same sin, it's not just that you're a sinner, it's that you're immature.What do you do when you want something, but you can't have it right now? What do you do? You don't abandon the pursuit, you don't settle for cheap knock-offs, but you keep going until you get there. That's what Paul says: I've not taken hold of it yet — But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.And you can hear in this Paul's radical singularity. This is the one thing. One thing. That's the character of his pursuit. Another way to say “one thing” is the phrase there in verse 13: “forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.” You can hear in this that Paul is clearing away everything else. He is pushing everything else aside for the one thing of pursuing the prize.Eternal-Goal OrientedAnd verse 14 is a little bit of a clunky English phrase: there's toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God …It can get a little jumbled for us, but it makes more sense if we keep the “the goal” part with verse 13. Paul says, literally, “forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, toward the goal, I press on for the prize …”Paul mentions the goal here still as a way to characterize his pursuit. He's headed in a direction. He's eternal-goal-oriented. That's how he pursues this prize. And what is this prize?It's the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.Paul once again is talking about knowing Christ more clearly and fully. It's the same thing he was talking about in verse 8, “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” It's the same thing he had in mind in verse 11 when he mentioned the resurrection.That's the goal he's looking forward to. That's what he's pressing on for, it's to know Jesus more clearly and fully.Compelled to Press OnListen: that's what compels Paul to press on. Does that compel you?Look, I'm preaching to myself here as much as anybody else. As I was preparing the sermon this past week, I came to this part and I was challenged. Here's the question: Does the fact of knowing Christ more fully one day compel my radical pursuit of him now? Have I had a foretaste of the glory of Christ salient enough in this life to make me want more?And my best answer is sometimes. I love Jesus, but I don't love him enough. And there are times when I feel bombarded and busied with the stuff of life, which is mostly good things, but I'm so busied with them that honestly a lot of times it feels like I'm just trying to make it through the day without sinning (and sometimes I can't even do that!) How do we radically pursue Jesus in this world when there's so much other stuff going on? That's the question we must answer, and as I've tried to figure this out, there are at least three ways we could go about this. There are three ways we might navigate pursuing Jesus along with the existence of everything else. The first way says:“I want everything else (and Jesus too).”This is what you might call the typical “American Gospel.” We want all the extras. Whatever the world is selling as the next best thing, we want that — but we don't realize that all these shiny things are actually the thorns Jesus talks about in his parable of the sower in Mark 4. We want all these things that are actually choking our pursuit of Christ. They are cutting the oxygen off of us having more of Jesus, but we want them and we allow them in because we've grown accustomed to a life that doesn't bear much fruit.“I want everything else (and Jesus too)” — that's one way. Now here's another way on the other side:“I want Jesus, therefore nothing else matters.”This is what you might call the “Monastic Ideal.” It's that you love Jesus more than anything. You want him more than anything, and you're pressing on to know him, but what about … people … we still need other people and they need us. Chip Dodd just told us yesterday that God created us for relationship. We can't live without them. So in your pursuit of Christ, what do you do about the other people around you in normal life?It's not an easy question. There is a tension here. Do you ever feel like other people make it harder for you to pursue Jesus? Kinda like this:A few Sundays ago, on Easter, I was driving down Snelling and I had a load of kids with me — gifts, arrows, a full quiver, I'm a blessed man — and as I'm driving I'm listening to this song about the resurrection that I listen to every Easter. It's a powerful song. It moves me every time and fuels my imagination. And I am close to Jesus listening to this song. And then right as the song is about to get to the best part, someone in the back says, “Dad!”And you know, sometimes as a parent, you think: Maybe they think I didn't hear them and they'll stop. So I just turn up the radio. You know I got tears in my eyes. “Dad!” But I'm still in this moment. I turn it up a little bit more. It just gets louder: “Dad! Dad! Dad!” So I'm with the Lord, but finally I'm just like “What?!” “Can we get Chipotle for lunch?”And I'm thinking, Yeah, I think I could be a monk.In case you didn't know, I have eight children and I live in a modest-sized house — each person gets approximately 218 square feet to themselves. And if I'm honest, I love it, and sometimes I wanna be in a desert.Is it right to say “I want Jesus, therefore nothing else matters”? No — it might sound good, but it's an illusion. It's not real life in this world. It's less than what God wants for us.So it's neither American Gospel nor Monastic Ideal — it's not “I want everything else (and Jesus too)” and it's not “I want Jesus therefore nothing else matters.”Instead, it should be: “I want Jesus, therefore everything else matters.”And of course the mattering comes in different degrees. This does not mean that everything else matters equally. It does not. Certain things are more important than others, and we need Christian wisdom to know what they are. But if we truly want Jesus and we are surrendered to him, everything else in our lives, every other detail, is brought to him and — if it's a thing, we ask: Will this thing help me get more of Jesus, or will it distract me from him? And if it's a person, we ask: Can we pursue Jesus together? Can we do the journey together? Can I bring this person along with me so that we can have more of Jesus together? I want Jesus, therefore everything else matters — and everything else is viewed through the lens of wanting more of him. That's how we radically pursue Jesus in this world. Here's how I've tried to put that into a question that I've been praying everyday for the last several weeks. The question is:How can I have as much of Jesus as is possible for a forgiven sinner this side of heaven and do that with others?I want us all to ask that question. I want that to be a question that Cities Church figures out. Let's keep pressing on.You gotta remember this on the journey. You're not there yet. You keep pressing on.3. You Were Made for This. Okay, so what if you're hearing all this, you read Philippians 3, and you think: “This is just too much for me”? … what you really want is just some sunshine and Netflix, and this “advanced Christianity” stuff is too much … First, I'd say, if you call this “advanced Christianity” your wrong. This is just biblical faith. It's maturity. And the next thing I'd say is to look back at verse 12. We've focused on that the first half of verse 12, but now I want us to focus on the second half. Let's read the whole thing again: “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, [remember Paul is talking about knowing Christ more clearly and fully, which he will on that glorious day when he meets Jesus face-to-face. So I've not already obtained this, I'm not there yet —] but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.”The word we translate here “make it my own” is connected to the same verb for “obtain.” Another way to translate it is to say “to lay hold of.” I press on to lay hold of it. This is important because Paul uses that same verb again in the last line of verse 12, but the verb is in the passive. Y'all look at the end of verse 12. The last line there in the ESV, “Christ Jesus has made me his own.” It's literally: “I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.” Paul is saying:Not that I have already taken it or am already at the end, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Paul wants to take hold of knowing Jesus more clearly and fully, and that is actually why Jesus has taken hold of him. I want to take hold of Jesus because I was taken hold of by Jesus. Christian, do you know that? You have been taken hold of by Jesus. That's why in verse 14 Paul calls the prize of knowing Christ “the upward call of God.” It's your calling. Your purpose. You were made for this. If you are a Christian, you were made to know Christ. Christ has taken hold of you for that.And there's an amazing story for how this happened. It starts before the foundations of the world, when God the Father chose you in Christ, and Ephesians 1:4 says that he chose us in Christ to be holy and blameless before him. The Father chose you in Christ, before the world began, to be like Christ. That's your purpose, from before you were born. And then, in around 4BC, God the Father sent Jesus into the world, to be truly human in our place, to overcome all temptation, to bear our sins on the cross, to suffer the punishment we deserve. Jesus was crucified, dead, and buried, and then raised from the dead, to save you and bring you back to the purpose you were made.It's good news. And in God's timing, we've all heard that news, and what God does, upon us hearing that news, is he takes away our heart of stone and gives us a heart of flesh. He effectually draws us to Jesus by his free and special grace alone. We were dead, but he makes us alive, to begin the journey of knowing Christ, and he keeps us and preserves us — through all the ups and downs, through all the valleys and hard places — he keeps us until that glorious day when the good work he began in us is brought to completion. We will see Jesus and we will know him. Jesus has taken hold of you for that day.“Never Knew My Mother Could Hug So Tight”April 8, 1974 — we just celebrated that date last week. It's the golden anniversary of when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's career home-run record. Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth were baseball players — and one of the great things about baseball is that it's a game with a journey element to it. Think about this, how do you get points in baseball (we call them runs)? You get runs by by going where? Home.That's the point of the game. You're trying to go home, and you have to journey through these milestones: first base, second base, and third base. And you've got nine opponents out there trying to keep you from doing that. They are working together to stop you from going home. What a game!But see, in the game, there's this thing called a home-run. It's when you hit the ball over the fence, and it's the only hit you can get that guarantees you're gonna make it home safely. You still have to run through those same milestones, but your opponents can't touch you. You start the journey knowing you will make it home. That's a home-run.And well, anyways, Babe Ruth hit 714 of them, which was a crazy number. Nobody thought that record would be broken. In the 1973 season, Hank Aaron tied the record, season ended. But in 1974, in Hank Aaron's 20th season, at 40 years old — he keeps playing and everyone knows it's gonna happen. He's gonna hit at least one home-run and break the record. And a lot of people did not like it. The racism was intense — they didn't like that a black man was gonna beat Babe Ruth's record. Babe Ruth was a legend — people were pulling against Hank Aaron. He received death threats and boxes of hate mail. He was under incredible pressure. Security was increased for every game. It was wearing him down.And then on April 8, 1974, in Atlanta, against the Dodgers, Al Downing was the pitcher, Hank Aaron is up … I've watched the Ken Burns Baseball documentary so many times, I can hear the call…He's sittin' on 714. Here's the pitch by Downing. Swinging. There's a drive into left-center field. That ball is gonna be-eee ... Outta here! It's gone! It's 715! There's a new home run champion of all time, and it's Henry Aaron.And he runs the bases, the fans are going crazy, some are running on the field. But the most amazing moment is when Hank Aaron touched home. His whole team is crowded around the plate, cameras, and his mom was there waiting for him. And after he touched home, she laid hold him and just hugged him. It's an iconic photo. Photographers couldn't get a great photo of Hank Aaron because his mom has got him. You can Google it. She's just squeezing him. Hank Aaron said after the game, “I never knew my mother could hug so tight.”Hey, Christian, you're gonna make it home one day, and I think you might say the same thing about Jesus. You never knew he could hug so tight. And remember, he chose you for that. And in terms of what Jesus can see, there's no question for him. He's already got us. We have been laid hold of by Jesus.1) You're not there yet.2) You keep pressing on.3) You were made for this. And that's what brings us to the Table.The TableThis Table is for everyone on the journey. It's for Christians. If you're here this morning and you're not a Christian, it means you're not on the journey … yet … but you can be. You can begin the journey today. Turn from your sin, put your faith in Jesus. Tell Jesus: I'm done with trying to save myself, I trust you to save me.

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Don't miss our extended review of American Gospel's Roundtable, featuring Justin Peters, Jim Osman, Michael Brown, and Sam Storms. On Wednesday, we'll delve into their perspectives on identifying false prophets and false teachers. What constitutes a false teacher and a false prophet? We'll hear their thoughts and offer our insights. Missed our first review? Catch up here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFY3DrGvV8E.

An atheist-turned-Christian, Russell Berger has walked the opposite path that we're seeing so many young people take today. Whether that's turning their backs on Christianity for good or adopting a progressive version of the gospel, Russell's story is a helpful reminder that God is in the business of saving His lost sheep. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast by Haven Today, Russell shares how the Lord plucked him from the hopelessness of atheism and brought him into the family of God. You may recognize him as a former senior executive with CrossFit, host of the Defend and Confirm Podcast, or as a featured guest in the American Gospel film series.

Jesus exhorts us to use righteous judgment and warns us what happens if we don't. We look at the American Gospel roundtable, where Justin Peters and Jim Osman flatly refuse to use the same judgment towards Martin Luther as they do towards prominent Charismatics. Here is the link to the entire AG roundtable discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8b2ia66ms&t=870s Check out my website for more: https://restoringyourvoice.substack.com/ To donate: https://restoringyourvoice.substack.com/p/donate Come hang out on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RestoringYourVoice I'm a Social dude... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PDavidCMcGuire Twitter https://twitter.com/PDavidCMcGuire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restoring-your-voice/message

Recently a 4-hour American Gospel video dropped where Michael Brown, Justin Peters, Jim Osman, and Sam Storms challenged one another on cessationism and continuationism. In that discussion, Dr. Brown claimed that the sins of Luther were thousands of times more sever than those of Kenneth Copeland. he was challenged on that by Chris Rosebrough, himself a Lutheran, and the two ended up having an interaction on Dr. Brown's program. In this podcast, Keith discusses that interaction with Chris, asks him to clarify his position on Luther, and ask why he would believe that Copeland is actually the one with the greater sin?

This week on Pastor Michael's Book Club we cover Carl Trueman's 2nd chapter in "Strange New World."  Get the book and you can read along with us (and support the show if you use this link): https://amzn.to/3x2sylI Find Merch & More: https://www.therestlesspodcast.com/  Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/therestlesspodcast  Every week we put extras on Patreon.  This week the guys talked about Chase catching a baby Kevin Costner and the American Gospel conversation about Cessationism vs. Continuationism. Not something you want to miss out on.  

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On this show, we're doing a biblical review of American Gospel's roundtable discussion with Sam Storms, Dr. Michael L. Brown, Jim Osman, and Justin Peters. To watch the entire discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8b2ia66ms&t=870s&pp=ygUaYW1lcmljYW4gZ29zcGVsIHJvdW5kdGFibGU%3D Check out my website for more: https://restoringyourvoice.substack.com/ To donate: https://restoringyourvoice.substack.com/p/donate Come hang out on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RestoringYourVoice I'm a Social dude... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PDavidCMcGuire Twitter https://twitter.com/PDavidCMcGuire --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/restoring-your-voice/message

In this episode, I review parts of the video released by American Gospel, where Sam Storms and Michael Brown have a conversation with Jim Osman and Justin Peters on the topic of the charismatic movement and if the leading figures are false teachers or if they are headed for hell. Both sides make several good points, but the conveersation also goes off the rails at points. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss what the "foundational" doctrines of the Christian Church are, what accountability in the local church should look like, and how the internet and Youtube have created the wild west of doctrine and practice. Link to full 4 hour discussionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8b2ia66ms&t=6174sAmerican Gospel's Response to Michael Brown bringing up the anti-semitism of Lutherhttps://www.americangospelfilm.com/ag3-production-blog/michael-brown-martin-luther-manipulationLink to where Chris Rosebrough calls into MIchael Brown's show https://youtu.be/qay9pEzvJXM?si=7T_ZSgcxwxj3LGrK

We will review American Gospel's Roundtable with Justin Peters, Jim Osman, Michael Brown, and Sam Storms. A four-hour roundtable discussion, the AG episode addresses the disagreements over the biblical definitions of false teachers, false prophets, and the work of the Holy Spirit. You can watch the AG Roundtable here: https://www.watchagtv.com/roundtable-peters-osman-vs-brown-stormsJoin us as we unpack the arguments presented by each side and share our insights. 

Scripture has been interpreted many different ways over the years, but how can you tell the difference between false gospels and the one Jesus lived and taught? On today's episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris and David Wollen are joined by Brandon Kimber, the director and editor of American Gospel: Christ Crucified. Together, they offer a biblical response to the growing deconstruction and progressive Christianity movement in America. Brandon Kimber created the American Gospel series to take a critical look at some of the distorted, corrupted versions of the gospel circulating in western culture today. In this important and timely conversation, he discusses some of the problematic takes on Christ's crucifixion and how Christians can respond with grace and truth.

Join us for an inspiring interview with David Platt, New York Times best-selling author of Radical, on his new book Don't Hold Back!  In this groundbreaking work, Platt challenges Christians to break free from an American gospel that prioritizes comfort, power, prosperity, and politics over the true gospel that exalts Jesus above all else. Discover how Platt urges disillusioned believers to pursue a different future—one rooted in biblical truth and unity rather than worldly division. Gain insights on working for each other, fostering racial reconciliation, trusting God's Word wholeheartedly, and spreading the gospel to all nations.Plus, David will give a preview of his upcoming event Secret Church. 

In this episode we Look at Jackie Hill Perry's association with Bethel Worship as well as Lindsay Davis' defection back to the church she claimed taught a “false Gospel”. We also re-examine some of the main points of contention we would have with the false doctrine they have taught. Bethel or Beth-Hell? 5-Part Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxSUMS3CSNTZhiIA2QQfxqm1EPYYVfzHr Rediscover Bethel and Their Dangerous Doctrines https://youtube.com/live/QlTntCA1okc Unmasking the Occult with Doreen Virtue https://youtu.be/13klGgDjPgU

Get notes on this podcast here:  https://churchleaders.com/podcast/445956-david-platt-stop-following-american-gospel.html In one of our top interviews from 2023, David Platt joined the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast to share what he has learned over the past few years about pursuing unity in the church and rejecting the “American gospel” in favor of the true one.  Bryan Carter joined us last week to discuss how he prepares for sermons and what he does to grow in the craft of preaching. Check out our conversation with him here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/464170-bryan-carter-preaching-compelling.html  ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685   Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ “Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully” by David Platt “Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream” by David Platt McLean Bible Church Radical Follow David on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Richard Moore discuss the history of the New Apostolic Reformation, distinctives of New Apostolic teaching and theology, the NAR's broad influence on evangelicalism, along with offering a biblical and theological response to this movement, and things to look out for in churches influenced by the New Apostolic Reformation.What you'll hear in this episodeThe new American Gospel documentary and supporting American Gospel.History of the New Apostolic Reformation.The Passion Translation and the problems with its translation theory and erroneous theology.Distinctives of New Apostolic teaching and theology.The New Apostolic Reformation's broad influence on evangelicals.A response to the New Apostolic Reformation.Things to watch out for in churches influenced by New Apostolic reformation.About Today's GuestRichard P. Moore is an evangelist, youth pastor, and missionary in Germany since 2014. He is an experienced youth pastor and preacher. He's been in church ministry for over 20 years. He has his Bachelors in Youth Ministry and Theology and Masters of Leadership, Evangelism, and Discipleship from Columbia International University. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Bakke Graduate University. He is author of “Divergent Theology: An Inquiry Into the Theological Characteristics of the Word of Faith Third Wave Movement and The New Apostolic Reformation,” which has been translated into German called, “Entwurzelt: Aktuelle christliche Irrtümer.” Richard's podcast is called “CHURCHepreneurs.”He is married to Simone with three children together, Ana, Lydia, and Caleb. He is a youth communicator, church planting speaker, and theologian. His vision is to see youth come to know, worship, and obey Jesus authentically. Check out Richard's ministry at his website www.richardpmoore.netAnd podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@richardm23His recent article on the New Apostolic Reformation in the Evangelical Review of Theology can be read here:https://theology.worldea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ERT-47-2.pdfSubscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Join us for a conversation with Russell Berger, a contributor to the American Gospel documentary, a former executive at Crossfit, and an Assistant Pastor at 6th Avenue Community Church. Learn about God's faithfulness as Russell shares difficulties with his wife's health, being canceled, and his path to pastoral ministry. 

You may not know his name but you've definitely heard and sung along to his music. Known as the father of modern gospel, Andraé Crouch won seven grammies and had a profound influence on the music industry. Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley, and Little Richard are just a few household names who covered some of the several hundred gospel songs Andraé wrote in his lifetime. He worked with Michael Jackson and Modonna, and arranged music for The Lion King and The Color Purple. But more than all of these accolades, Andraé Crouch loved Jesus. He went home to be with the Lord in 2015, but you can get to know him today when you listen to this musical episode of the Great Stories podcast as Charles and Andraé sit around a Steinway piano to stories and the tune of some of his most powerful music. You won't want to miss this classic conversation from the Haven Today archive.

Why is the prosperity gospel dangerous and heretical? What is really happening when people have seizures, speak in tongues, or perform “healing” at church? Is any of it biblical? Pastor Costi Hinn witnessed it all under the teachings of his superstar uncle, and televangelist, Benny Hinn, but left to pursue the truth. Alex and Costi discuss the consequences of bad theology, how to discern if a pastor is biblically sound, and concerns about popular mega churches and pastors.Follow Costi on Instagram and Facebook @costiwhinnPurchase Costi's Books : “Knowing the Spirit” and “In Jesus' Name I Pray: TJ the Squirrel Learns the True Heart of Prayer.”• Register Now for AmericaFest, Turning Point USA's largest multi-day conservative gathering in the country, and use promo code POPLITICS.• Go to Nimi Skincare and use promo code ALEXCLARK to get 10% off your order.• Try fresh squeezed juice packed with quality natural ingredients, a delicious taste, and filled with nutrients by visiting Squeezed Juice and using code ALEX for 25% off.• Stock up on Premium Eco Friendly Toilet Paper! Made in the USA and free of harmful chemicals. Shop Bumroll! Use code ALEX for $3 off your first shipment..

Over 40% of the world's population today (which is equal to more than 3 billion people) are still completely unreached by the gospel.This means ​that ​they'll ​be ​born, ​they will live ​and they will​ (literally) ​never ​​hear ​the ​good ​news ​of ​God's ​love ​in ​Jesus!Adam and his guest, David Platt, are both passionate about changing that (and talk about why all believers ought to care about this too).David serves as a pastor at McLean Bible Church in the metro of Washington, D.C. He is the author of New York Times Bestselling book called Radical along with the founder of Radical, an organization that exists to equip Christians to reach the unreached places in the world for Christ.David always shares the difference between the “American Gospel” and the Gospel about Jesus.Get ready to be challenged to get off the sidelines!To purchase a copy of David's newest book “Don't Hold Back” click here.To download the ​Joshua ​Project ​Unreached ​of ​the ​Day ​app, click here.Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: Simple & Vern EideSimple provides an easy, secure way to make giving super user-friendly. If you are a church or lead a faith based nonprofit, you have to look into working with Simple. You won't regret it! For more info, check out their website at simpledonation.comVern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that truly strives to “Deliver Dreams and Transform Lives”. Vern Eide offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.comSign up for the Crew at: adamweber.com/thecrewThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3258948/advertisement

Dave Stringer performs and discusses mantra music and its effects on the mind. Dave Stringer is a Grammy®-nominated producer, singer, songwriter and innovative modern Kirtan artist, profiled in publications all over the world. Stringer's sound connects the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American Gospel and the ringing harmonies of Appalachia. He is featured in the documentary films Mantra: Sounds into Silence and The Power of Mantra. Initially trained as a visual artist, filmmaker and jazz musician, Stringer's focus shifted significantly after video editing work brought him to an ashram in India in 1990. It has also been informed by a subsequent period of service teaching meditation to prison inmates and expanded by his interest and research in neuroscience. An articulate and engaging public speaker, Stringer probes the dilemmas of the spirit with a wry and unorthodox sense of humor. His work intends to create a modern and participatory theatrical experience out of the venerable traditions of kirtan and yoga, open to a multiplicity of interpretations, and accessible to all.In the last decades, Yoga has grown from Indian roots into a global cultural phenomenon. Simultaneously, Kirtan, an ecstasy-inducing, call-and-response form of mantra chanting, has experienced a worldwide renaissance. Stringer and a diverse ensemble of accompanying musicians travel extensively, giving concerts, workshops and retreats worldwide.He was nominated for a Grammy® in 2016 for his work as the producer and co-writer of the album Bhakti Without Borders, and nominated as an artist for a Grammy® in 2023 for Mantra Americana along with collaborator Madi Das. Mantra Americana II was released Summer 2023 and Thrum, a recording of jazz-inflected duets in English with singer-songwriter Sheila Nicholls, is set for release in the Spring of 2024.www.davestringer.com www.theauriclecollective.com Host Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation to find our highest truth and live our brightest life. https://www.instagram.com/yogi_bon/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3589860/advertisement

In this episode of the Unseen Leadership Podcast, Chandler Vannoy and Dan Iten are joined by David Platt, who is the Lead Pastor at McLean Bible Church and founder of Radical, who discusses his journey in ministry and the importance of intimacy with God. He emphasizes prioritizing a biblical gospel over an American one that values comfort, power, and politics. Platt's new book, "Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully," explores topics such as unity in the church, justice with the gospel, and the beauty of a multi-ethnic bride of Christ. Platt also shares a pivotal moment in his personal life where his wife's wake-up call led him to embrace spiritual disciplines such as meditation, prayer, fasting, exercise, and sleep. QUOTES FROM EPISODE 75 “I don't think it was just an American dream that was captivating our hearts, I think there's been an American gospel that's been consuming our lives.” – David Platt “A gospel that exchanges the biblical gospel that exalts Jesus above everything in the world for an American version of it prostitutes Jesus for the sake of comfort and power and politics and prosperity in our country. It has ravaged the church in many ways and our witness, not just in our country, but to the ends of the earth.” – David Platt “What frightens me is how successful in the eyes of the world that I could be in ministry and do it totally apart from intimacy with Jesus.” – David Platt “Don't try to manufacture a heart for ministry and miss a heart for Jesus or you'll miss the whole point.” – David Platt “Of course, it's unhelpful if you never act on anything and you're just always indecisive, but at the same time, be wise in learning and listening before deciding or acting to learn that balance or that tension of when it's healthy to move forward.” – David Platt That's part of what leadership is which is to shepherd people toward where God's calling you to go and not just telling them to go there and expecting it to happen.” – David Platt “Be afraid of leading apart from intimacy with Jesus.” – David Platt RECOMMENDED RESOURCES Don't Hold Back: Breaking Free from the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully by David Platt For the Love of God: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God's Word by D.A. Carson Waiting on God: A 31-Day Adventure into the Heart of God by Andrew Murray

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In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Dan Iten are joined by Daniel Im who is the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, Alberta. During their conversation, they discuss the following questions: What is one thing you've read recently that you would want to pass along? What is one thing that you've listened to or watched recently? What is one tool or resource that you've started to use recently? Daniel, your church just celebrated 80 baptisms. Can you tell us how that came about and what you learned throughout that process? BEST QUOTES "Leadership is disruption. If you are not constantly leading the disruption, and then bringing about change, then someone else or something else is going to disrupt your organization, and you are going to be out of control of that." – Daniel Im “With customer service, we want people in our churches to be well-cared for as guest services are super important to us. But a lot of times we make it very transactional and make it about boxes being checked or processes being created rather than making it about the person.” – Todd Adkins “I don't want to let the pain, the criticism, and the hurt of ministry so affect me that my heart is hard.” – Daniel Im “I feel that we can so easily get caught up in the, “I want the biggest church, I want the biggest name, I want all these things” mindset in our ministries. But you know, when you encounter these people who only want to make Christ famous or when they want growth in their church and organizations for God's glory and not their own, it's a powerful example of where I'd like to me in my own life.” – Dan Iten RECOMMENDED RESOURCES You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies about Work, Life, and Love by Daniel Im No Silver Bullets: Five Small Shifts that Will Transform Your Ministry by Daniel Im Planting Missional Churches: Your Guide to Starting Churches that Multiply by Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im Managing Corporate Lifecycles (Pb): How Organizations Grow, Age and Die by Ichak Adizes Don't Hold Back: Breaking Free from the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully by David Platt Discovering the Gospel in Every Book of the Bible with Tim Keller (YouTube Series) Words with God: Trading Boring, Empty Prayer for Real Connection by Addison Bevere Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara

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Read along in Restless - Chapters 19-23We're sharing one of our favorite moments from IF:Gathering 2023. Before going out on stage, David Platt decided to shift his message from the one he has prepared and instead share from the overflow of what was happening in his own life and church. Listen as Jennie and David revisit this moment from IF:2023.Get David's Book: Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus FullyWatch All of IF:2023 On-DemandHELPFUL LINKS: Find Jennie on YouTube | Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | PinterestThank you to our partner, Athletic Greens! Visit athleticgreens.com/madeforthis to receive a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.

Read along in Restless - Chapters 17&18Our friend David Platt is on the podcast today. David is a pastor in metro Washington, D.C., the founder of Radical Inc.-an organization that equips Christians to be on mission from where they live to the ends of the earth, and is a NYT bestselling author who just released his newest book, Don't Hold Back. Listen as Jennie and David discuss some of the things the American church is facing today, what can happen when we hold other things in our lives above God, and how to use the true gospel to share Jesus with those around us.Get David's Book: Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus FullyWays to Serve the Nations: illumiNations | Unreached of the Day App | Pray the Word Podcast | Radical: Urgent NeedsHELPFUL LINKS: Join the newsletter | Sign up for texts from Jennie and team CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | PinterestThanks, HelloFresh! Go to hellofresh.com/MADEFORTHIS16 and use code MADEFORTHIS16 for 16 free meals + FREE shipping!

"I am convinced that it's not just an American Dream that has been consuming our lives. There's actually an American gospel that's hijacked our hearts.” So says David Platt, pastor and author of three New York Times bestsellers, on today's episode of The Russell Moore Show. Referencing his 2010 book Radical, Platt now believes that the core issues in American Christianity run even deeper than he thought they did. His new book, Don't Hold Back, speaks to those issues. On this episode, Platt and Moore talk about the unique contexts of the various regions of America where they have ministered, including the political climate of Washington, DC, where Platt now pastors. They talk about the ethos of the prosperity gospel, chasing success, and what biblical parenting looks like. And they talk about Scripture's description of how to live according to the belief that we are all called to do justice and love mercy. Resources discussed during this episode include: Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully by David Platt Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt Nonverts: The Making of Ex-Christian America by Stephen Bullivant The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by Elisabeth Elliot Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and Azurae Phelps CT Administration: Christine Kolb Social Media: Kate Lucky Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Production Assistance: coreMEDIA Audio Engineer: Kevin Duthu Coordinator: Beth Grabenkort Video Producer: John Roland Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey friends! I pray Easter weekend was a blessing for you and your people! We enjoyed a Good Friday service where we reflected on the sacrifice of Jesus, and then celebrated his resurrection on Sunday with our family and friends.Today's episode is the first of a four part series: Unreached People Groups. Our first guest is new to the Happy Hour but a long time friend, David Platt. David is a best-selling author, former president of International Missions Board, and currently pastoring in the Metro D.C. area. David's mission is to equip the American church to reach unreached people groups around the globe.  On today's episode David teaches us exactly what it means to be part of an unreached people group, and shares heroic stories of persecuted christians who are spreading the Gospel around the world. Friends, today's conversation is both challenging and humbling as we dive into what it means to be a christian in America. How are we stewarding our resources and freedoms? Are we choosing to live bold lives in our communities and workplaces for the sake of the Gospel? Is knowing and sharing the Word of God worth our life to us? I don't know about you, but when I get to the end of my life I want to have confidence that it was all about Jesus! Grab a copy of David's new book Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully, and share today's episode with a friend!SHOW NOTES:Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind The American Gospel to Follow Jesus FullyThe ChosenSecret ChurchRadical on YouTubeWaiting on God

New York Times Bestselling author David Platt outlines why the tightly held personal and political convictions of so many Christians have become idolatry, how politics and division are fueling deconversion, and how the American Gospel hijacked so many hearts. Show Notes Church Leader Toolkit Attend a Live Podcast Recording! On The Rise Newsletter

When is the last time you acknowledged that you were desperate for God? When is the last time you came to him, pouring out your heart, longing for his presence and grace and power to obey him? In this message from Isaiah 54:2, David Platt exhorts us not to hold back in our pursuit of God and in our desire to bring glory to him. As the bride of Christ, the church should not want to hold back in becoming all that God intends for us. This message is drawn from themes from David's new book, Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully.––––––––––––In David Platt's newest book, Don't Hold Back, he challenges Christians to break free from an American gospel that prioritizes comfort, power, prosperity, politics – and to pursue instead the full beauty of the gospel of Jesus.Learn more at DontHoldBackBook.com

Sadie couldn't wait to speak with her guest, pastor and author David Platt, after his incredible preaching at Passion. David encourages anyone in a relationship — romantic or otherwise — how to keep learning how to love the other person well. Sadie shares how her love languages have switched since she started dating Christian and encourages us to keep asking our person how we can love them best in this moment. Plus, it IS possible to have a potentially divisive conversation with other believers as long as the spirit of the discussion is humility, openness, and hearing each other. You can still agree to disagree, and actually mean it! As David reiterates, if it's not what UNITES us (Jesus, the authority of the Bible, the Gospel), then it shouldn't be what DIVIDES us. And what would happen if all believers were truly meditating on God's Word? Forget the excuses about why you can't memorize Scripture and start today! David's newest book is "Don't Hold Back: Leaving Behind the American Gospel to Follow Jesus Fully." https://helixsleep.com/sadie — Get up to 20% OFF AND 2 free pillows! https://www.stitchfix.com/whoa — Get $20 OFF your first purchase within 2 days of signup! https://nativedeo.com/whoa — Get 20% OFF your first order with code WHOA! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices