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99% of the Evangelical Christian world gets this wrong, and it's absolutely destroying our families. We've fallen into the trap of thinking of the family in secular terms, instead of looking at the Bible and asking what God's vision was for the family, since HE created it. In this episode I break down 3 of the main critiques against the modern family, and go into the 3 promises of building your family like a TEAM instead of a group of individuals. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 99% Get This Wrong 0:50 The 3 Critiques of the Modern Family 3:49 What Are We Aiming At? 5:29 How Did God Design Family? 12:03 Threefold Promise of the Family Resources Mentioned: FREE "5 Days To Transform Your Family Into A Team" Mini Course: https://familyteams.com/transform --- Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!
What does Scripture say about the Trinity? Is Jesus equal to God in every way? Does perfect oneness within the Trinity necessarily equate to perfect equality in authority?There are many traditions and orthodoxies today within the church that seem to be man-made and not Biblically-based. Let's see what the Word has to say on this topic.
Cynthia Scott, author of "Celebrating God, Our Founder," helps us reflect on the people of faith and the Biblically-infused understanding of liberty that were essential to the founding of the United States. Licensed counselor Debra Fileta, author of "People Skills," reminds us of all God's says over us: His affirmations of us. From there, we can graciously engage others around us. The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Your soul is vital, and sometimes, it needs to be reset back to factory settings. Psalm 23 says a good Shepherd has to occasionally lead you to a place where your soul can be restored, a place of green pastures, still waters, and lying down. Why does a soul need restoring? Because you may have to walk through seasons of grief, have people who hurt you or just generally get beat up by the trials of life. Proverbs 4:23 — another famous verse — tells us to guard our hearts and says that it determines the course of your life. Biblically, your heart is your soul, which encompasses your mind, will, and emotions. If it is so important, why does the church only talk about saving souls rather than guarding or restoring souls? This week, we’re starting a new series about mental health called It Is Well With My Soul.
Text: Acts 7:1-8 In this sermon, we start looking at Stephen's sermon. The sermon is a Biblically rich rebuke of the religious leaders of his time. The overarching argument is that it should be no surprise that the people mistreated Jesus as they have routinely mistreated God's prophets and servants. But this week, we lay a foundation - God is a faithful God, he will complete that which he promises. Stephen shows this by looking at Abraham's life. Abraham does not receive the land that he is promised, but instead, it takes several generations for that to happen. But that didn't mean God was unfaithful; it meant that God would complete what he promised in the fullness of time.
Don’t think for yourself. I realize that sounds very backwards. How could it be right not to think for yourself? I certainly don’t mean we should allow others to think for us. That’s not what I’m saying. That’s just as dangerous or more so than thinking for ourselves. But when you and I understand the importance our thoughts play in our lives, then we start to understand how critical it is for us to think correctly. Our thought life is the place where everything else begins. Our actions begin with thoughts; our words begin with thoughts; our attitudes are formed by thoughts; our emotions are controlled by our thoughts. As we are reminded in Proverbs 23:7, what we think is what we are. Therefore, we need to be very certain we are thinking right! In order to think correctly, we’ve got to formulate our thoughts based on truth, based on someone we can trust, based on principles which are right and good. Now, I’d like to think I can trust my own self to think correctly, but the more I get to know me and the more I understand my human nature, the more I realize I am not qualified to think for myself. The Bible says in my own natural flesh there dwells nothing good of itself. I know I’m inclined to sin, inclined to be selfish, inclined to take the easy way out, etc. And besides the problem of the sinfulness of my nature, there are the limitations of my understanding and wisdom, which can cause me to think incorrectly if I think for myself. Therefore, if I try to delude myself into believing I’m capable of thinking for myself, I’ll discover it leads me into some real difficulties. Instead of “Think for yourself,” our motto should be “Think biblically!” Then and only then can we be certain our thinking is right, because the Bible is God’s truth, and the only reliable source for us. People who claim to think for themselves rarely do just that. When you see someone rebelling against their parents, or against rules and regulations or authority of some kind, or going off into some deep end, they often use the excuse “I’m thinking for myself and nobody’s going to tell me how to think anymore.” But what’s really happening is they are allowing some other person or group to tell them how to think instead of the ones who have been influencing their thinking up to that point. Rarely are they truly thinking for themselves. Don’t be misled by the attractiveness of this commonly-held belief that we should think for ourselves. It certainly appeals to our proud human nature, but it leads us to place a confidence in our ability to think correctly. The sad news is most of us don’t always think correctly on our own. We are all influenced by the world around us, the attitudes of others, the majority viewpoint, and in addition, our thought life is polluted by our own sinful nature. Add all that up, and you realize not only is it dangerous to think for ourselves, it’s also fairly impossible, for our thinking is inevitably a result of other influences. For Christians, we need to be certain our thinking is shaped by the Word of God and that we are influenced by what God has to say. There was one particular occasion in Peter’s life when he was thinking for himself, and the Lord rather sharply rebuked him for it. The story is found in Matthew 16 where Jesus is explaining it is necessary for him to be killed. Peter didn’t like that idea, so we read that Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men.” (Matthew 16:22-23) In Peter’s mind, it would have been a total catastrophe if Jesus were killed. That wasn’t the plan at all, as Peter saw it. So, controlled by his human way of thinking, Peter began to rebuke Jesus; we’d say he gave him a “piece of his mind.” Unfortunately, by doing that, Peter demonstrated that his mind was under the wrong control and influence. In fact, Jesus said Peter had become an instrument of Satan by even suggesting Calvary was not necessary. Satan wants to control all our thinking, because he knows we are controlled by our thought life. Therefore, keeping us from thinking biblically is one of his primary objectives. Who is influencing your thinking today? Modern humanistic philosophies? People who are not godly? Ideas and attitudes that have been passed on to you by friends or family who don’t know the Lord? Even other Christians who are not thinking biblically? Check it out. Whatever controls or influences how you think is, in reality, controlling you to some degree. Romans 12 tells us we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. In 2 Corinthians 10:5, we read we are to bring every thought into captivity, not let our thoughts run wild and free. Learning to think biblically should be the highest priority for every Christian. An obvious question is “What is biblical thinking?” Philippians 4:8 is a good place to start. It clearly defines what we should think about, and here’s the list: Things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. Now, I’d like to mention some areas of wrong thinking which don’t meet these criteria. Have you noticed how often we can start imagining what may or may not happen in the future? I can find myself playing out a whole scenario in my mind of the worst-case possibilities, and before I know it, I’m really worried and upset over what might happen to me. That is untruthful thinking; it is imagining the future and allowing those imaginations to cause me to be fearful. Many Christians have started to think very lightly of immorality because immoral lifestyles have become acceptable in our society. Someone was describing a movie to me and commented that a couple in the movie was having an affair, but this person noted it wasn’t the usual sordid kind of affair; it was a tender, more genteel kind. That’s an example of allowing the morals of our culture to invade our mind and cause us to think unbiblically. Any kind of affair should be viewed as impure and wrong by a person who is thinking biblically. Honesty is another area that has been under heavy attack in our society over the last few years. People tend to think of lying as relative; in other words, the situation determines whether it’s right or wrong to lie. And there’s the idea that little lies don’t really do any harm. I notice a great deal of our entertainment treats lying humorously. With all that around us, it’s easy for us to think about lying and honesty in unbiblical ways. How about it? Can you see some areas in your own life where your thinking has been influenced by the world around you, and you’ve lost your biblical mind? Part of the great gift of God to us when we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior is the presence of God’s Holy Spirit living within us, and therefore, Paul says, we have the mind of Christ. That means we’re able to think like Jesus thinks. In order to think biblically, we must first of all have this mind of Christ within us. You can’t think biblically without the power of the Holy Spirit. Then, we must learn to carefully control what we allow into our minds, for the input determines the output. The computer world has taught us if you put garbage in, you get garbage out! Only as we feed our minds with the right things can we expect to think biblically. We will think about what we read, what we hear, and what we see, so if we are hearing, reading and seeing things that are not in conformity to biblical principles, obviously we’re going to think wrongly. You can fail miserably if you allow all kinds of immorality and impurity to be poured into your mind through television, videos, books, movies, podcasts, etc. It takes careful screening of the input into our minds in order to think biblically. It also takes what I call the Replacement Theory. When we start to think wrongly, and we know we should change, we must be able to replace the wrong thought with the right one. It’s almost impossible to just stop thinking about something, but if you start thinking about something else, then you can be successful at replacing the wrong thought with the right thought. That takes a set of your will to say: “I will not think about this any longer; I will think instead of this.” Many times, I actually talk out loud to myself and say, “Come on, Mary, you know you shouldn’t think about that. Now, stop it and think about this instead.” I can tell you the Replacement Theory works! There’s so much more to say about right thinking. In fact, I’ve written a book entitled Think About What You Think About. You'll find more information about it on our website, or you can order it from Amazon. I believe it will help you to learn how to think biblically, and if I can help you do that, I’ve done you a very big favor. Remember, thinking for yourself can get you into lots of difficulty. But thinking biblically will enable you to make good choices, right decisions, live a godly life, and know the peace and contentment that comes from right thinking. Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace (Romans 8:5-6). Biblically thinking guarantees us life and peace. I’d say the return on your investment is very profitable, and I encourage you to join me in a daily commitment to think biblically.
The family compound... This is such a hot button topic, and often a very emotional topic. So, we decided to look at 2 competing visions (Willie Robertson vs. Dave Ramsey) and break them down with a nuanced conversation. Jeremy and Jeff have experienced this first-hand, so they're talking about this from lived experience and hard-earned wisdom. Should you actually try to build a family compound? Why or why not? What questions should you answer first? How do you know if it'll be a good idea? Listen to this and see how close the tear-jerking dream is to reality for your family. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Why Family Compounds Are Amazing 4:01 Why Family Compounds Are Terrible 11:47 It Doesn't Just Happen 14:56 The Grandmother Dream ---
Today's world is conditioned toward offence. Sensitivity has increased while resilience has decreased. Individuals are trained to react, to interpret words personally, and to elevate emotional response above objective truth. Offence is now expected, defended, and often celebrated. Scripture presents the opposite model. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference.
Happy Monday! Deena Talbert joins Janice and topics today include congratulations to Ed and Debbie Russ for 40 years of faithful service in the same local church, things around the house that no one uses, Biblically based one liners to use when children are being disobedient, responding wisely if your adult child leaves the church, a Chick fil A buffet (WHAT?!?) and more! Janice's books What Do I Have to Lose? Books 1 and 2 are available! The complete set is just $25. Check it out at FaithMusicRadio.com. Today also features A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler, and CW Today with Loretta Walker and Renewing Your Health with Dana Ellison Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and please share this podcast with your friends so we may be an encouragement to them through the music and programming on Faith Music Radio. Music is brought to you by Faith Music Missions. Learn more here >>> https://www.faithmusicmissions.org Eleven2One Facebook Eleven2One on Instagram Faith Music Radio is a listener supported Christian station.
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It's Episode 485 and we're micro dosing mania because we finally don't feel like a bruise. This week in celebration of our birthday's Em covers a ouija board haunting case from Spain - the story of Estefanía Gutiérrez Lázaro aka The Vallecas Case. Then we're looking to the stars for Christine's coverage of Serial Killer Astrology. And will you all be the graphing calculators to our hearts? …and that's why we drink!Link to the r/astrologymemes post: https://www.reddit.com/r/astrologymemes/comments/1s4ax3m/the_actual_statistics_on_the_zodiac_signs_of/Want to listen ad-free? Join our new Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Join millions banking fee-free with Chime: https://chime.com/drink Go to https://zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order.Let Rocket Money help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor your spending, and lower your bills to grow your savings at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK .Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping at https://nutrafol.com with promo code DRINK.Find candidates who really want your job on ZipRecruiter—try it for free at https://ziprecruiter.com/drink .To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/ATWWD . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aliens, UFOs, UAPs, and the unseen realm.In this message from Tell Me More About…, Pastor Aaron Pennington helps us approach one of the most talked-about topics of our time through a Biblical lens. Instead of responding with fear, obsession, or dismissal, followers of Jesus are called to think spiritually and Biblically.Scripture teaches that we live in both a physical and spiritual world. Because of that, we need discernment, wisdom, and a deep grounding in God's Word so we aren't easily deceived.This message is a reminder that no matter what conversations are happening in culture, our hope stays fixed on Jesus.
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In this episode of the Curt Landry Podcast, Rabbi Curt is joined by Pastor Tim Alsbaugh to talk about how honor, a system of value and respect, is the currency of heaven. Honor involves recognizing that people are made in the image of God and viewing them with eternal value. Biblically, we see how honor is a foundational principle for receiving spiritual favor and blessing. Rabbi and Pastor Tim share how to live honorably by…Leading by exampleChoosing compassion over egoRefusing to be driven by pride and self-promotion Join Rabbi and Pastor Tim as they share practical ways to cultivate a lifestyle of honor, how honor functions as a seed, and lead in a prayer of revelation to walk in your true value as God's son or daughter.
4:16 - Daniel 9:26, What does 'flood' mean here? / 12:00 - I have a friend who is a new Christian who vehemently hates zionists. What should I do? / 26:17 - How does God want us to worship? / 42:14 - Who hears the Angels' warning against taking the Mark of the Beast? / 45:05 - Can you remarry Biblically?
This one is all about that attitude of gratitude. We're going way beyond forcing our cherubs to say 'thank you', this is a deep dive into raising our children to have thankful hearts. Scientifically proven and Biblically approved... Thankful kids are happier kids. Fact!Dr Anika is back and this one is her favourite topic. She takes us on the three step gratitude journey: See it! Savour it! Say it! Ed is doing it in an Aussie accent, Amy can do it with just a glass of water and Anika is riffing off the sound of music, while her dog wees under the stars.And our favourite line, "Every good thing comes from God with a label that says 'I love you'". Anika lives in Cambridge with her husband Matt, their six children and lively chocolate labrador. She works as a pastoral counsellor and tutors for Biblical Counselling UK. Having previously worked as a doctor she is now training in child and adolescent psychotherapeutic counselling. In her spare time she likes to crochet or write poetry. Find out more about Looking to God: Mental Wellbeing in the Psalms.
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What did you think of this episode?As a writer, your story behind the story plays a huge role in reaching future readers. Get ready to hear today's story with Angela Mackey. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, we continue a new addition to Your Best Writing Life with The Story Behind the Stories series.My industry expert Angela Mackey encourages people to experience God through His Word so that everything–from ordinary days to hard seasons–is transformed by Jesus. She lives with her family in the Arkansas River Valley, cheering on her adult kids and delighting in the surprising ways God shows up daily.Tell us the Story Behind Difficult to Conceive: A Godly Perspective for the Road Ahead.This is a nonfiction book for women dealing with infertility. Biblically based, encouraging, and providing guideposts to help you with your journey through infertilityObviously, this book is based on your journey of infertility. What prompted you to take on the responsibility to write it?Share some of the Scriptures…and how they helped you to help others. Wrestling with God, how to ask questions, lament, and walk away changed and blessed, Genesis 32:24-32.How to determine God's direction for you and your spouse based on knowing what Godly wisdom looks like from James 3:17-18.Often, our thoughts whirl out of control and do not help us focus on God and trust Him. So, we would discuss the battle for our minds based on 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and Philippians 4:8-9When things do not go as we prayed, we may wonder if we just did not have enough faith. We would discuss the kind of little faith Jesus condemned and see that God honors even faith as small as a mustard seed. Multiple scriptures are used here.When things are particularly dark, the best thing for us to do is put on the garment of praise. So we will discuss what it takes to put on a garment of praise in the midst of darkness and how that will not change your circumstance often, but it does change your perspectiveThree tips for writers.Prayer is your most important tool to effectively communicate God's message.Next, start with God's word, not your idea. Instead of saying I want to write about how important positive thinking is so I will find some verses about that, ask what does God's Word say about thinking? Seek His Word…the ideas will be rooted in Him.Trust that the Holy Spirit in you will give you all you need to effectively communicate His message as you write, rewrite, edit, and do the work to write well.Listener giveaway… is a downloadable 9-day devotion that is attached to my enewsletter. It is based on Philippians 4:8. Available here: http://eepurl.com/h3NafzAs we wrap up – Online Infertility Support Group Called Circle of Hope sign up link: https://www.twelve12ministries.org/circleofhopeYou can find out more in our show notes below:Website:https://angelamackey.com/Podcast:https://life-as-worship.com/Book:https://a.co/d/06FDQT7nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mackeyal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinking_my_thinking/Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024".Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast
Today, we continue our conversation with Dr. Edward Dalcour about God's call to all to "defend the faith"! He is widely recognized as a teacher and lecturer in the field of Christian theology. He serves as President and Director of the Department of Christian Defense. He is also a mentor at Greenwich School of Theology in London and currently holds the position of Vice President at Grace Bible University. Along with his many endeavors, Dr. Dalcour is a published author of several apologetic and theological books!
The sermon centers on the imperative of biblical grounding as the foundational principle for Faith Bible Baptist Church, emphasizing that every aspect of life—actions, reactions, thoughts, and attitudes—must be rooted in the authority of Scripture, particularly the King James Bible. The preacher, assuming full pastoral responsibility after a period of deference, calls the congregation to accountability, urging both leaders and members to confront sin with biblical truth rather than cultural tolerance, while affirming that love and grace must accompany correction. He challenges the church to embrace disciplined discipleship, consistent worship attendance, and a lifestyle fully submitted to God's Word, warning that failure to do so leads to spiritual stagnation and unpreparedness for future trials. The tone is both urgent and pastoral, blending conviction with a deep desire for the church's spiritual renewal and maturity, grounded in the belief that only a Bible-based life can withstand the moral decay of the culture and secure divine blessing.
There's a constant stream of noise surrounding pornography—competing voices offering data, opinions, and solutions. Some emphasize brain science and addiction; others point to its ties to sex trafficking or the unraveling of social values. Cultural shifts in dating, along with rising levels of fear, anxiety, shame, and inner turmoil, only add to the confusion. It's like trying to tune an old analog radio—how do we separate the signal from all the static? How do we find wisdom, not just more information? This tension matters because the fight against porn addiction begins in the mind. How you think about what's happening shapes the practical steps you take to address it. Read, Watch, Listen: https://lifeovercoffee.com/how-to-think-about-a-porn-addiction/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it is a sacred invitation to remember. In this special episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Natalie Ambrose welcomes Tim Barton of WallBuilders to explore the deeper meaning behind Memorial Day and how Christian families can approach patriotism with both gratitude and responsibility. In a culture where love of country can sometimes feel politically charged or divisive, this conversation offers a balanced, Biblically grounded perspective on Christian citizenship. Together, they reflect on lessons from America's history, the faith convictions that shaped our nation's founding principles, and why the freedoms we enjoy today were purchased with profound sacrifice. Tim shares practical ways families can honor fallen military heroes this Memorial Day weekend—helping daughters understand that freedom is not merely a right to enjoy, but a responsibility to steward with humility, courage, and compassion. As parents, we are shaping the next generation of women who will live as citizens of heaven while engaging faithfully in their earthly communities. This episode will equip you to raise girls who are grateful for liberty, mindful of sacrifice, and committed to living out their faith with conviction and grace. Scriptures Referenced in This Episode: John 15:13 Romans 13:1–7 Micah 6:8 1 Peter 2:16–17 Matthew 5:14–16 To learn more about Tim's work at wallbuilders.com Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.
Siblings who don't get along is one of the major reasons why families don't have more kids. It drives everyone nuts, disrupts the family, makes you feel overwhelmed, and eventually leads adults who SHOULD be best friends to be essentially strangers. That's why one of the main components of building a family team is creating strong sibling bonds between each one of your kids. Today's guests have 5 children and have been very intentional about creating systems and rhythms in their family that grow the relationship between each sibling. Learn their 3 techniques for building strong sibling bonds that lead to a more peaceful home and lifelong closeness between your kids. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Getting Sibling Relationships Right 5:23 Create A Space To Call Out Sibling Wins 8:59 Share Experiences 11:00 Shared Space Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: FREE Sibling Conflict Resolution Script: https://familyteams.com/sibling Join The Family Team Accelerator: http://familyteams.com/accelerator --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!
Season 2, Episode 110In this episode, Michael and Zach begin a biblical examination of spiritual warfare by asking a foundational question: what does the New Testament actually command Christians to do when facing spiritual opposition? While affirming the reality of demons, temptation, and spiritual conflict, the discussion focuses on the difference between descriptive passages—such as Jesus casting out demons in the Gospels—and the prescriptive instructions given to ordinary believers in the Epistles.The conversation centers heavily on passages like Ephesians 6, James 4, 1 Peter 5, and 2 Corinthians 10, exploring how Scripture consistently frames spiritual warfare around truth, holiness, faith, prayer, repentance, and Spirit-led obedience. Michael and Zach walk through the armor of God, the battle for the mind, resisting the devil through submission to God, and the ongoing conflict against the world, the flesh, and spiritual deception.The episode also addresses common modern misunderstandings surrounding spiritual warfare, including obsessive demon-focused practices, blaming personal sin entirely on Satan, and seeking extra-biblical techniques not commanded in Scripture. Rather than portraying spiritual warfare primarily as dramatic confrontation, the New Testament presents it as the ordinary but serious Christian battle to stand firm in Christ, put sin to death, cling to truth, and walk faithfully by the Spirit. The believer who daily resists temptation, renews his mind, and perseveres in obedience is engaging in genuine spiritual warfare.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/6yreFedqU7oMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stoneLicense code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com
Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee discusses how far any of us can be pushed, in terms of our theology and the subjects we can engage with. There is no doubting that in the mid-to-late 2020s, too many Messianic people are behind the curve, in too many areas. How can we be better equipped, to better navigate some of the external controversies and internal plurality, which will be building?
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Actress and vocalist, Alena Franklin, details how God brought her through the devastating loss of her mother and revealed His faithfulness during a time of overwhelming grief. She shares advice for other young women who may be bringing their difficult questions to God and examines which aspects of God's character have been revealed in the the most challenging times. Don't miss this inspiring interview on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as Heidi St. John discusses parenting Biblically in today's culture. WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Dr. Charli and special Guest Dr. Kathy Koch, author of Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children. The questions go deep in the discussion of changing culture, changing expectations, and redeeming the hope and promise of Christ Jesus to redeem ALL THINGS. Parenting adult children is not easy, but it is completely possible. This podcast will encourage you and bring you solutions that are much needed in almost every family.Active-Faith.orgCharli@active-faith.comBuy Dr. Kathy's book! Visit https://celebratekids.com/
What does the Bible actually say about anxiety… and could one of the simplest things God designed the human body to do help bring peace to your mind and emotions? In this episode, Bryan Cutshall explores the biblical and practical connection between anxiety, the body, and the power of movement. Through Scripture, personal insight, and practical understanding of how the body responds to stress, this teaching reveals why walking can become a powerful tool in overcoming fear, emotional paralysis, and mental exhaustion. Why does the Bible repeatedly connect faith with walking? Could forward motion physically, mentally, and spiritually help break cycles of anxiety and fear? Most people think of anxiety as only a mental struggle, but this teaching explains how anxiety affects the body, soul, and spirit. Bryan Cutshall explores how stress hormones, tension, overthinking, isolation, and emotional exhaustion all work together to create anxiety, while also showing how God designed the body to respond to movement, fresh air, sunlight, and intentional action. This episode examines the biblical meaning behind passages like “walk through the valley of the shadow of death” and “walk by faith, not by sight,” while explaining the physical and emotional benefits of walking. Bryan Cutshall discusses how movement helps regulate breathing, calm the nervous system, release endorphins, reduce stress hormones, and break the mental “freeze cycle” that often keeps people trapped in fear and overthinking. More than a discussion about mental health, this teaching is a reminder that God designed the human body with healing principles built into it and that peace often comes not only through information, but through practice. From walking with God in the cool of the day to learning how motion changes emotion, this episode encourages believers to keep moving forward in faith, trust God through difficult seasons, and discover practical ways to experience greater peace and emotional clarity. 00:00 Introduction: Anxiety Is Becoming an Epidemic 00:38 Anxiety Is More Than a Mental Battle 01:28 Walking Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death 02:15 Why Walking Helps Anxiety 03:00 Burning Off Stress Hormones and Regulating Breathing 03:58 How Walking Calms the Brain 04:39 Why Movement Cleanses the Body 05:37 Breaking the Anxiety “Freeze Cycle” 06:32 How Walking Helps Depression 07:43 Anxiety Affects the Body, Soul, and Spirit 08:56 Why Entertainment Cannot Heal Anxiety 10:00 Motion Changes Your Emotion 10:44 Walking Restores Control and Changes Your Chemistry 11:30 The First Thing God Did With Adam and Eve 12:05 Walking With God in the Cool of the Day 12:40 Peace Comes Through Practice, Not Just Information 13:08 Walk by Faith and Fear No Evil
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In this powerful Guts Church message, Pastor Bill breaks down biblical leadership, stewardship, serving, commitment, and what it truly means to help people win.Church was never meant to be watched from the sidelines. You were created with purpose, gifted by God, and called to make an eternal impact. This message challenges believers to stop living passively, define winning biblically, and take responsibility for the life God has entrusted to them.Through practical leadership principles and biblical teaching, this message will help you grow in:stewardshipleadershipcommitmentservingaccountabilityfaithfulnesskingdom thinkingGUTS CHURCH
The final part of the Isaiah 54:2 series which focuses on what it mean (Biblically) to strengthen. Encounter Questions: Lord, would You show us what our gates need to be opened to and closed to in this season? What are the things we need to let in that we're not, or things we have been letting in that we need to close our gates to? Jesus, would You show us any places that we need to be repaired or healed? Holy Spirit, would You illuminate any breaches or places of compromise in our lives that keep us from being stable or standing fully on the promises and words You've given us?
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In this new series premiere of Crosstalk, hosts Charles and Daniel launch a new series on biblical thinking. They explore Paul's command in 2 Timothy 2:7, emphasizing that thinking rightly is both an obligation and a privilege for believers. Highlighting cultural challenges facing the church, they stress the urgent need for intentional, Scripture-grounded thinking. Drawing from Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, and Joshua 1:8, they argue that biblical thinking shapes every area of life and produces hope rooted in Christ. The episode sets the foundation for a season dedicated to helping listeners think clearly, godly, and purposefully for the glory of God.
Author and speaker, Heidi St. John, joins Kirk Cameron to encourage moms to be strong in the Lord and seek Biblical guidance as they navigate parenting today's children. Don't miss this inspiring interview on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman discuss their faith and marriage journey over the past 40+ years. WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pastor Kirk Hall continues the sermon series entitled, "The Pastoral Epistles: Biblical Ministers & Biblical Ministry." Today's message is entitled "How to Handle Worldly Riches Biblically" — focusing on 1 Timothy 6:17-19.
Topic: Testing the Spirits: Biblical Discernment in an Age of Media Lies, Tribal Echo Chambers, and “Christian” Extremes Whiskey Review: New Riff Bottle in Bond Connect: Instagram: @manhoodneat X: Manhood Neat (@ManhoodNeat) / X Youtube: Manhood, Neat Podcast - YouTube email: manhood.neat@gmail.com Show Notes: Zionism- “Zionism is the belief that the Jewish people have a rightful claim to a national homeland in the land of Israel, historically and politically.” Reformed Bro- “Reformed Theology is a stream of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes God's sovereignty, the authority of Scripture, and salvation by grace alone.” -But the Bro's take it to the extreme - Reformed Reformed Reformed Dispensational- “Dispensationalism is a theological system that teaches God works through distinct periods (‘dispensations') and maintains a clear distinction between Israel and the Church.” - 2 roads to one God “We've watched brothers and generations swing from naive Zionism to reactionary antisemitism. Both fail the test.” I'm reformed, I'm evangelical, I'm catholic, I am Baptist, I am a Calvinist…why not Christian Reminds me - I am of Paul; I am of Apollos. 1 Corinthians 3:4-9: 4For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 5What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. Fellow Christians (regardless of denomination) - Let us come reason together Unity of the Body of Christ for His work The enemy loves to divide. “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity” - Rupertus Meldenius Key Text: 1 John 4 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.4 You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 5 They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 6 We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit[a] of truth and the spirit of falsehood. God's Love and Ours.7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.19 We love because he first loved us. 20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister. How do Christian men discern truth without becoming tools of deception or hatred? God demands we test the spirits (v.1) Confess Christ rightly (v.2-3 Listen to apostolic truth (v.6) Love as evidence of knowing God (v.7-21). Confronting the two ditches History (Brief Overview) Early Church: Mixed – some respect for Jewish roots, but supersessionism/replacement theology grew No longer Jew nor Gentile, but the Church and the world Justin Martyr, later hardened replacement theology Led to disdain, pogroms (violent, mob-driven attacks—typically riots involving looting, assault, rape, murder, and destruction of property—targeted at a specific ethnic or religious groups.) Martin Luther's later writings (On the Jews and Their Lies) exemplify tragic failure of love. Reformation/ Puritans: Varied; some future hope for Jewish people (pre-Darby). John Nelson Darby (1800s, Plymouth Brethren) systematized dispensationalism: distinct Israel/Church track pre-trib rapture literal futurist readings Popularized via Scofield Reference Bible (1909). Fueled 20th-century evangelical support for Israel. Zionist movement: Jewish political nationalism (Theodor Herzl, late 1800s) responded to European antisemitism. Christian Zionism often overlapped but with eschatological motives. Scofield influence: Shaped views of unconditional land promises. Post-Holocaust: Shifts toward Philo-Semitism (the admiration, respect, or obsession with Jewish people, culture, or history, often by non-Jews) in reaction to Church failures, but some swung to uncritical political allegiance. Modern swing: Newly Reformed / postmillennial / reconstructionist circles reacting against shallow dispensationalism by over-correcting into ethnic suspicion or outright antisemitism. Examples: Holocaust minimization “Zionist Occupied Government" echoes Treating all Jewish influence as cabal-like. This is not discernment – it's another false spirit. Practical tests for Discerning information from 1 John 4 (This is the point): Does the source confess Christ preeminent - Love the Lord your God with everything or push fear/hate/nationalism as gospel? Does it promote love for neighbors? Prayer for enemies? Cross-reference history, primary sources, multiple views – not echo chambers. To "Reformed" Bros: Opposition to dispensational errors is fine; becoming ethnic scoffers is apostasy from apostolic love. To Zionists: Israel's existence isn't carte blanche; critique policies Biblically. This is one area - lots of other ditches Women's role / value Poet and Warrior Both: Media profits from division. Web algorithms radicalize. (1 Thess 5:21). but test everything; hold fast what is good.
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What if the thrilling stories of Enoch, Noah, David, and Joshua could come to life in the pages of an epic novel? This is the dream that Brian Godawa, a bestselling author and entrepreneur, has made a reality in his hit Chronicles of the Nephilim Bible series. Across several series and dozens of books, Brian explores Biblical stories related to giants, Nephilim, and more, filling in the gaps with some fictional fun to keep the action flowing and the character development strong. He discusses his fascination with the supernatural realm and why he chooses to tell Biblically inspired fictional adventure stories. He also shares his take on how Satan influences secular culture, especially entertainment and publishing. “Stories shape the way you see the world,” he says, “whether you know it or not.” TAKEAWAYS If your soul is not captured by the Living God, you're already seeing the world incorrectly Don't be afraid to discuss secular entertainment with your kids and teach them how to make wise decisions on what to engage in Brian is also a filmmaker and screenwriter Brian has authored three major series, as well as theological standalone thrillers and several non-fiction books
Allie sits down with Dr. Carlos Campo, president and CEO of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., to discuss the reliability of Scripture, the growing crisis in Bible literacy, and whether America was founded as a Christian nation. Dr. Campo lays out the museum's powerful artifacts, like the Dead Sea Scrolls and the groundbreaking Megiddo Mosaic — one of the earliest archaeological declarations of “the God Jesus Christ” — while he gives an exclusive tour of the museum's most incredible historical discoveries. They also dive into the America Reads the Bible event featuring President Trump and what it means for America's 250th anniversary. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: https://sharethearrows.com Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://www.toxicempathy.com – Timecodes 0:00 Introduction 1:41 The Museum of the Bible 11:06 Proving the Validity of the Bible 21:53 Is America a Christian Nation? 29:28 What do Modern Christians Believe? 38:55 What Exhibits Should You Start With? – Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers | If you go to GoodRanchers.com and subscribe to any of their boxes of 100% American meat, you'll save up to $500 a year! Plus, if you use code ALLIE, you'll get an additional $25 off your first order. NetSuite — Gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE to get the CFO's guide to AI and Machine Learning. Legacy Box | Visit Legacybox.com/ALLIE to take advantage of Legacybox's Spring Cleaning sale and preserve your family's story. EveryLife | Visit EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% off your first order today! Episodes You May Like: Ep 1311 | Did John Piper Just Call for Open Borders? X Controversy Explained https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1311-did-john-piper-just-call-for-open-borders-x/id1359249098?i=1000752697343 Ep 1301 | 'The Jews Killed Jesus': Blood Libel or Biblical Truth? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1301-the-jews-killed-jesus-blood-libel-or-biblical-truth/id1359249098?i=1000748966634 Ep 696 | Kids Are Not Public School Missionaries | Guest: Dr. Voddie Baucham https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-696-kids-are-not-public-school-missionaries-guest/id1359249098?i=1000583724154 --- ► Buy Allie's book, "You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love": https://alliebethstuckey.com/book ► Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: https://apple.co/2UVssnP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2FwkXxj ► Connect with Allie on Social Media: https://twitter.com/conservmillen https://www.instagram.com/alliebstuckey/ https://facebook.com/allieBlazeTV/ ► Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey
This episode explores the reasons why the Protestant church is directly contributing to the destruction of the multi-generational household. I'll dive into 3 specific issues that I see, and then give steps I think we can take as a church to solve them, so that we stop teaching an unbiblical view of family, which has far reaching consequences. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:07 The church is teaching the wrong idea of family 3:01 3 Ways the church promotes unbiblical family 3:40 Problem 1 8:17 Problem 2 10:20 Problem 3 16:03 How to recover the multigenerational family Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com Resources Mentioned: Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLesbNPO7c8 --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!
In this episode, Brooke and I dive into a struggle so many Christian women share: feeling disconnected from their bodies, overwhelmed in their lives, and genuinely unsure why their health is suffering. What often shows up: Constant stress and urgency Snapping at loved ones Poor health or confusing symptoms Feeling unable to slow down The root issue isn't just physical, it's a whole-person misalignment. Why "Healthy" Efforts Aren't Working So many women are trying: Diet changes Supplements Exercise plans But still feel stuck. The missing piece? The "why" behind the dysfunction. Your body responds to: Chronic stress Emotional wounds Spiritual disconnection Without addressing those, surface-level fixes just won't last. Living in Survival Mode A key theme we talk about is the nervous system. So many women are stuck in fight-or-flight, which looks like: Everything feeling urgent Inability to rest Constant distraction Burnout and irritability Your body was designed to handle stress briefly, not live in it daily. When it does, both physical and emotional health begin to decline. Emotions Are Signals Instead of suppressing emotions, Brooke reframes them as signals: Anger → often rooted in fear Anxiety → often tied to overload Irritation → unmet needs Learning to name emotions helps calm your body and understand what's really happening. Biblically, emotions aren't sinful, they're human. Even Jesus experienced deep grief and distress. The goal isn't to avoid emotion, but to remain obedient within it. Connection Before Correction This applies to both parenting and personal growth. Instead of immediately fixing behavior: Pause Attune Understand When you feel seen (and help others feel seen), real change becomes possible. Why You Feel Overwhelmed The issue often isn't effort, it's capacity. Your nervous system determines how much you can handle. If it's overwhelmed, adding more habits only makes things worse. Healing expands your capacity over time so you can handle life differently, even if your responsibilities don't change. The Work That Changes You Real transformation requires deeper work: Processing emotions Facing past wounds Letting go of control Surrendering to God It's not easy, but it leads to lasting peace and clarity. Getting Back Into Alignment So many women are living out of order: Work and responsibilities first God and self last True alignment looks like: God Family Self-care Everything else When God is first, everything else begins to fall into place. Self-Care Isn't Selfish Neglecting yourself leads to burnout and disconnection. Taking care of yourself allows you to: Show up fully for others Respond instead of react Live with more peace and joy You weren't designed to run on empty. Final Takeaway Your body, mind, and spirit are connected. Healing starts when you: Slow down Pay attention Process what's beneath the surface Reorder your life around God It's not about doing more. It's about living aligned. Connect with Brooke: Join the Faithfully Nourished Community: CLICK HERE Book a FREE 30 Minute Consultation (first 30 people!): CLICK HERE Follow Brooke on IG @brookerozzie Follow Faithfully Nourished on IG @faithfullynourished_ Podcast: Faithfully Nourished Sponsor: CrowdHealth CrowdHealth is an alternative to traditional health insurance. Members get: Lower-cost prescriptions and labs Access to vetted doctors A care team to help manage bills For major needs: You pay the first $500 The community helps cover the rest Get started for $99 for your first three months with code SPEAKEASY at joincrowdhealth.com.
Money is such a contentious issue. In the world at large, but specifically within the Christian community. The love of money is the root of all evil...but does that mean making money is wrong? Do I really need to tithe 10%? Is budgeting a lack of trust in God? There's a million questions that end up becoming quite theological, and it can be tough to find God's peace in the whole conversation. That's why we brought on Bob Lotich, from Seed Time, to give us an overview from his experience and perspective as a Christian financial expert, on how families can think about money from a Christian perspective and not get totally overwhelmed in the process. On this episode, we talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:23 How does a Christian family approach finances differently? 3:37 Avoiding the financial and spiritual ditches 9:39 God-first finances 19:01 Income and Expenses Imbalance 24:31 The biblical tension with wealth 31:04 Real Money Math Budgeting Resources Mentioned: Seed Time Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@seedtimepodcast/ Website: https://seedtime.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtime/ Simple Money, Rich Life by Bob Lotich: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593193652/ Rocket Money app: https://www.rocketmoney.com/ --- Follow Family Teams: Facebook: https://facebook.com/famteams Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyteams Website: https://www.familyteams.com --- Hi, welcome to the Family Teams podcast! Our goal here is to help your family become a multigenerational team on mission by providing you with Biblically rooted concepts, tools and rhythms! Your hosts are Jeremy Pryor and Jefferson Bethke. Make sure to subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube so you don't miss out on future episodes!