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John and Maria look ahead to Easter Sunday and remember the anniversary of the passing of Charles Colson. The highest court in the UK rules there are only two genders. And are there biblical guidelines for when we should we help the poor? Recommendations Death on a Friday Afternoon by Richard John Neuhaus The Biggest Story Bible Storybook By Kevin DeYoung Segment 1 - Holy Week and Remembering Chuck Colson Breakpoint: Jesus, the Last Adam Breakpoint: “I Thirst” Points Us to God's Scars There is a God: How the World's Most Notorious Atheist Changed His Mind by Anthony Flew Breakpoint: How Johnny Hart Pointed to the Cross and Empty Tomb in the Funny Papers Johnny Hart's Good Friday Comic Strip Segment 2 - UK Supreme Court on Gender BBC: Supreme Court backs 'biological' definition of woman J.K. Rowling on X Segment 3 - Helping the Poor The World and Everything in It: April 15, 2025 National Review: The War on Poverty at 50 Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean by Maria Baer When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert Poverty Cure | Session 1 | Michael Matheson Miller __________ Learn more about how ADF helps the Church be the Church at adflegal.org.  Register for the upcoming Identity Project webinar: Saying 'I Do' is Good for You at colsoncenter.org/marriage.

Explore how focusing on what truly matters can revolutionize your life. Join me, Jesse Cope, as we navigate the profound importance of prioritizing faith, family, and marriage. Imagine a life where genuine connections take precedence over the ever-present digital distractions. Through heartfelt gratitude and candid discussions, we uncover the transformative power that comes with consistent communication with God and the ones we love. Using the analogy of rocks, pebbles, and sand, we highlight the need to focus on the significant aspects of life to achieve balance and fulfillment every day.With insights drawn from Proverbs 20, we delve into the themes of integrity and responsibility. Hear the compelling story of a Navy SEAL who demonstrates that true strength often lies in avoiding unnecessary conflict. Throughout this episode, we stress the value of trustworthy conduct and expose the pitfalls of deceit, urging listeners to seek wisdom and live with integrity. You'll discover how loyalty, truth, and righteousness preserve our honor, encouraging us to consistently align our actions with our values.Finally, we explore the path to spiritual rehabilitation through confession and forgiveness, drawing wisdom from biblical teachings and the profound reflections of Charles Coulson. This episode emphasizes the necessity of seeking forgiveness and aligning our souls with God, highlighting the importance of actions over words. As we conclude, we extend a heartfelt blessing to you, your families, and your marriages, reminding everyone of the broader spiritual and communal aspects of faith. Join us on this journey to discover how prioritizing what's truly important can lead to a more fulfilling and harmonious life.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

JAN. 8, 2025Just sow the seed“We are only God's servants through whom you believed the Good News." 1Co 3:5 NLTOne day when Charles Colson was scheduled to preach to three hundred inmates at San Quentin prison, a lockdown was called and most of the prisoners were confined to their cells. To the few who were allowed to attend, Colson decided to go ahead and give the complete message he had prepared. Later when he expressed disappointment that the three hundred were unable to attend, he was told, "We videotaped your message and will be showing it numerous times to all twenty-two hundred prisoners."What if Colson had given way to disappointment and just delivered a short devotional instead of the full evangelistic message he had prepared? More than two thousand prisoners would not have heard the gospel. An occasion may arise when you are the only person available to speak for God. Will you be faithful in such a moment? You are the most important person in the world to God when you are the one He has called to do something for Him. And the message is more important than the messenger. Paul writes: "We are only God's servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It's not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What's important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work" (vv. 5-8 NLT).Just sow the seedWill you be faithful?Share This DevotionalSend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

London's Christmas lights are world famous. In 1935 Harry Selfridge, owner of the Oxford Street department store, first put on an illuminated Christmas display that attracted great crowds. In 1954, to show that post War London did not have to look drab and boring, Christmas lights went up along the length of Regent Street for the first time, and a tradition was born. Spectacular festive displays can be seen all over London but the greatest and best light of all in London, and indeed in every city and nation, is the one that we celebrate today: Jesus, the light of the world, who came to banish all darkness.    Jesus came to light up the world. Jesus proclaimed in John 8:12: “I am the light of the world.” No matter how much moral and spiritual darkness there is in the world or how much depression you may experience in life, there is light and hope for everyone and for you personally. And it is all because of Jesus Christ.   Jesus brings light through the example of his life. Jesus lived a morally perfect life. Jesus was good and He went about doing good, ministering to the poor, healing the sick and bringing hope to the hopeless. Jesus brings light by the authority of his teachings. Jesus focussed on what is really going on in our hearts and lives, not about what we look like on the outside. He taught us to love God, love our neighbours and even to love our enemies.    Jesus brings us light through His sacrificial death, the awesome power of resurrection from the dead and the promise of His second coming. And Jesus brings us light through the experience of his presence through the help of the Holy Spirit. Whenever people have an encounter with Jesus, everything changes: it's like a massive light is switched on. His light affects us in so many ways.   1. The light of Jesus is a light of life (John 8:12; John 1:14; Isaiah 9:6; John 10:10; John 14:6; John 11:25-26)  2. The light of Jesus is the light of liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17) 3. The light of Jesus is the light of love (1 John 4:16; 1 John 3:1; Romans 5:8)  Apply  1. The light of Jesus is a light of life. Jesus said: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life' (John 8:12). You never need to walk in darkness in any day of your life if you follow Jesus. He will always light up your life (John 1:14). The Christmas story tells us of the gift of the life of the Son of God (Isaiah 9:6). All who have children or grandchildren, or even great grandchildren, will know that the gift of a baby is one of the greatest and most amazing gifts anyone can receive. A life that wasn't there, is suddenly here. The Bible teaches that God is the great life-giver. He is the source of life and the sustainer of life. God is totally and eternally pro-life. He wants people to live and not to die. The Bible says that God is not willing that any should perish. In the Christmas story we see both the wonder of the life of the newborn Christ, and the wickedness of evil that wanted to destroy that life. King Herod who slaughtered Bethlehem's children represents all those who would take away innocent life, whether it is life in the womb, or victims of gang culture, warfare, or the genocide facing Christians and many others in the Middle East. Jesus made very clear that a major reason for his coming to the world was that he was for life and against death (John 10:10). So many people think that if you really want to enjoy life, you need to keep God out of your life. But Jesus said the complete opposite. If you really want to feel alive, then God needs to be at the centre of your life. If you truly want to live life of deep satisfaction and meaning the full, then you need to have a personal experience of God through an encounter with Jesus (John 14:6). Jesus is the most alive person you can ever know. He promises us fullness of life in this life AND the hope of eternal life. Death, the final enemy was put to death, through Christ's death and resurrection (John 11:25-26). As Christians we should love life, celebrate life, defend life, and live life to the full and make the most of every day and every opportunity.    2. The light of Jesus is the light of liberty. When Jesus was on earth He proclaimed ‘freedom for the prisoners' and stated ‘So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed' (John 8:36). Jesus came to liberate humanity from the power of sin and hell and darkness and free us from everything that has held us captive. The apostle Paul declared the great Magna Carta of the Christian gospel, that: ‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free' (Galatians 5:1). Freedom is central to Christianity (2 Corinthians 3:17). Wherever the light of true Christianity shines, as opposed to the darkness of dead religion, there is always great liberation, for individuals and for communities and nations. It was the great evangelical movement that played such a decisive role in the ending of slavery. It was a great spiritual revival that led to America becoming a free nation under God. Dr Martin Luther King Jnr and many pastors and black churches led the fight for desegregation in the United States. It was the churches that were such a major force in bringing down the wicked Apartheid regime in South Africa. Today, in the UK and Europe and America as well as SA, there are many in the media, politics and universities who wish to deny and marginalise Christianity, but in reality, it is Christianity which is foundational to political, religious and personal freedoms. All true freedom is rooted in God. Without God as the final authority, men and women make their own self-serving rules and set themselves up as gods with disastrous results. That's how we end up with tyrants like Stalin, Hitler, Pol Pot and countless criminal warlords, drug barons and people traffickers who hold people captive. And that's how we end up with political elites that want to deny votes on key issues and accrue ever greater power to themselves (see Charles Colson, ‘Against the Night: Living in the New Dark Ages'). The greatest guarantor of freedom is Jesus Christ, whose light liberates from darkness in all its forms, not least the darkness of sin in every heart which is at the root of all captivity. True freedom always begins in our hearts. Today Jesus can set you free from anger, bitterness, pride, fear, sexual sin, addictions and the pain of your past.   3. The light of Jesus is the light of love. Love is one of the greatest human needs and it is a defining characteristic of God (1 John 4:16). Love was the reason Jesus was sent to us (John 3:16-17). The Bible shows us that God's love is personal: God knows us by name and loves every individual. It's lavish and extravagant (1 John 3:1). When the Prodigal Son returned home, the father gave him gifts and threw a party for him. The love of God is also unconditional (Romans 5:8). Even though we have messed up and gone our own way, God loves us anyway. God does not approve of our sins, but He wants to save us from the destructiveness of our own wrong decisions and self-centred behaviour. Jesus came to save us from our sins and bring us into close relationship with God and people. God is not out to put us down but to lift us up. No-one is beyond the love of God. God loves you despite your past. God loves you with all that you face in the present. God loves you with an everlasting love that will never fail you in the future. Others may have despised or rejected you, but God does not. You are significant. You are uniquely loved and valued by God. You matter to God far more than you may know. He wants to help you and heal you, to cleanse you and forgive you. He wants to lift you up out of guilt and shame and fear and pain. He can banish all the darkness and depression in your life and flood you with His light. He can bless you greatly and make you a force for good to the whole world. In the words of the great carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, today you too can have a second birth, a total new beginning through Jesus Christ who offers you the light of life, liberty and love. 

London's Christmas lights are world famous. In 1935 Harry Selfridge, owner of the Oxford Street department store, first put on an illuminated Christmas display that attracted great crowds. In 1954, to show that post War London did not have to look drab and boring, Christmas lights went up along the length of Regent Street for the first time, and a tradition was born. Spectacular festive displays can be seen all over London but the greatest and best light of all in London, and indeed in every city and nation, is the one that we celebrate today: Jesus, the light of the world, who came to banish all darkness.    Jesus came to light up the world. Jesus proclaimed in John 8:12: “I am the light of the world.” No matter how much moral and spiritual darkness there is in the world or how much depression you may experience in life, there is light and hope for everyone and for you personally. And it is all because of Jesus Christ.   Jesus brings light through the example of his life. Jesus lived a morally perfect life. Jesus was good and He went about doing good, ministering to the poor, healing the sick and bringing hope to the hopeless. Jesus brings light by the authority of his teachings. Jesus focussed on what is really going on in our hearts and lives, not about what we look like on the outside. He taught us to love God, love our neighbours and even to love our enemies.    Jesus brings us light through His sacrificial death, the awesome power of resurrection from the dead and the promise of His second coming. And Jesus brings us light through the experience of his presence through the help of the Holy Spirit. Whenever people have an encounter with Jesus, everything changes: it's like a massive light is switched on. His light affects us in so many ways.   1. The light of Jesus is a light of life (John 8:12; John 1:14; Isaiah 9:6; John 10:10; John 14:6; John 11:25-26)  2. The light of Jesus is the light of liberty (2 Corinthians 3:17) 3. The light of Jesus is the light of love (1 John 4:16; 1 John 3:1; Romans 5:8)  Apply  1. The light of Jesus is a light of life. Jesus said: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life' (John 8:12). You never need to walk in darkness in any day of your life if you follow Jesus. He will always light up your life (John 1:14). The Christmas story tells us of the gift of the life of the Son of God (Isaiah 9:6). All who have children or grandchildren, or even great grandchildren, will know that the gift of a baby is one of the greatest and most amazing gifts anyone can receive. A life that wasn't there, is suddenly here. The Bible teaches that God is the great life-giver. He is the source of life and the sustainer of life. God is totally and eternally pro-life. He wants people to live and not to die. The Bible says that God is not willing that any should perish. In the Christmas story we see both the wonder of the life of the newborn Christ, and the wickedness of evil that wanted to destroy that life. King Herod who slaughtered Bethlehem's children represents all those who would take away innocent life, whether it is life in the womb, or victims of gang culture, warfare, or the genocide facing Christians and many others in the Middle East. Jesus made very clear that a major reason for his coming to the world was that he was for life and against death (John 10:10). So many people think that if you really want to enjoy life, you need to keep God out of your life. But Jesus said the complete opposite. If you really want to feel alive, then God needs to be at the centre of your life. If you truly want to live life of deep satisfaction and meaning the full, then you need to have a personal experience of God through an encounter with Jesus (John 14:6). Jesus is the most alive person you can ever know. He promises us fullness of life in this life AND the hope of eternal life. Death, the final enemy was put to death, through Christ's death and resurrection (John 11:25-26). As Christians we should love life, celebrate life, defend life, and live life to the full and make the most of every day and every opportunity.    2. The light of Jesus is the light of liberty. When Jesus was on earth He proclaimed ‘freedom for the prisoners' and stated ‘So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed' (John 8:36). Jesus came to liberate humanity from the power of sin and hell and darkness and free us from everything that has held us captive. The apostle Paul declared the great Magna Carta of the Christian gospel, that: ‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free' (Galatians 5:1). Freedom is central to Christianity (2 Corinthians 3:17). Wherever the light of true Christianity shines, as opposed to the darkness of dead religion, there is always great liberation, for individuals and for communities and nations. It was the great evangelical movement that played such a decisive role in the ending of slavery. It was a great spiritual revival that led to America becoming a free nation under God. Dr Martin Luther King Jnr and many pastors and black churches led the fight for desegregation in the United States. It was the churches that were such a major force in bringing down the wicked Apartheid regime in South Africa. Today, in the UK and Europe and America as well as SA, there are many in the media, politics and universities who wish to deny and marginalise Christianity, but in reality, it is Christianity which is foundational to political, religious and personal freedoms. All true freedom is rooted in God. Without God as the final authority, men and women make their own self-serving rules and set themselves up as gods with disastrous results. That's how we end up with tyrants like Stalin, Hitler, Pol Pot and countless criminal warlords, drug barons and people traffickers who hold people captive. And that's how we end up with political elites that want to deny votes on key issues and accrue ever greater power to themselves (see Charles Colson, ‘Against the Night: Living in the New Dark Ages'). The greatest guarantor of freedom is Jesus Christ, whose light liberates from darkness in all its forms, not least the darkness of sin in every heart which is at the root of all captivity. True freedom always begins in our hearts. Today Jesus can set you free from anger, bitterness, pride, fear, sexual sin, addictions and the pain of your past.   3. The light of Jesus is the light of love. Love is one of the greatest human needs and it is a defining characteristic of God (1 John 4:16). Love was the reason Jesus was sent to us (John 3:16-17). The Bible shows us that God's love is personal: God knows us by name and loves every individual. It's lavish and extravagant (1 John 3:1). When the Prodigal Son returned home, the father gave him gifts and threw a party for him. The love of God is also unconditional (Romans 5:8). Even though we have messed up and gone our own way, God loves us anyway. God does not approve of our sins, but He wants to save us from the destructiveness of our own wrong decisions and self-centred behaviour. Jesus came to save us from our sins and bring us into close relationship with God and people. God is not out to put us down but to lift us up. No-one is beyond the love of God. God loves you despite your past. God loves you with all that you face in the present. God loves you with an everlasting love that will never fail you in the future. Others may have despised or rejected you, but God does not. You are significant. You are uniquely loved and valued by God. You matter to God far more than you may know. He wants to help you and heal you, to cleanse you and forgive you. He wants to lift you up out of guilt and shame and fear and pain. He can banish all the darkness and depression in your life and flood you with His light. He can bless you greatly and make you a force for good to the whole world. In the words of the great carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, today you too can have a second birth, a total new beginning through Jesus Christ who offers you the light of life, liberty and love. 

Isaiah 61:10-11, Rev. 19:6-8 An immediate Consideration (Is. 61:10-11) Internal elation External elegance Wrapped in Gods salvation Clothed in Gods righteousness Natural expression An Eternal Celebration (Rev. 19:6-8) The Marriage Supper The Bridal Gown More to Consider I'm reminded of E.B. White's comment: "People have re-cut their clothes to follow the fashion...People have remodeled their ideas too -- taken in their convictions a little at the waist, shortened the sleeves of their resolve, and fitted themselves out in a new intellectual ensemble copied from a smart design out of the very latest page of history." When slavery to fashion invades the church, our latest ideas are yesterday's fads. We adopt the world's agenda -- just a few years too late. Many churchmen sport theological bell-bottoms. Charles Colson, Against the Night, p. 151. [how can anyone] be silly enough to think himself better than other people, because his clothes are made of finer woolen thread than theirs. After all, those fine clothes were once worn by a sheep, and they never turned it into anything better than a sheep. Thomas More, Utopia In these verses the prophet seems to be speaking for the redeemed remnant who will rejoice (cf. comments on 9:3) in response to Gods blessings mentioned in 61:19. Salvation and righteousness are pictured as clothes worn by the people (cf. Gods clothes, 59:17). In other words the Israelites are characterized by salvation (Gods redeemed people) and righteousness (those who are living by Gods standards; cf. 58:8; 60:21). To picture their joy and blessing a bridegroom wore a fancy headgear, like a priests turban, and the bride wore costly jewelry. God will cause Israels righteousness to spring up in (be known by) other nations (cf. 61:11; 62:12) much as the soil sustains the growth of plants Martin, J. A. (1985). Isaiah. In J. F. Walvoord R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 1, p. 1116). Victor Books.

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 Author and Speaker Dennis Tinsman shares his story about how his world came crashing down and it lead to his Healing. Dennis went from prison to working with Charles Colson's ministry Prison Fellowship. This story is a can't miss and you'll enjoy hearing his story of redemption and restoration. Dennis Tinsman Books https://a.co/d/d7C5D1O https://a.co/d/8dyPVqj Get some Swag Gear at https://www.tripleplaylife.com Brookes Bible College https://www.brookes.edu/ Resource One Advisors https:// www.RS1A.com CS Design https://csdesign.online All of Life for GodThe All of Life for God podcast is an engaging and thoughtful collection of exclusive...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.

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JD vous emmène faire un saut dans le passé quelques extraits d'un témoignage de Charles Colson. Cette archive sonore date de la fin des années '70.A l'âge de 40 ans, l'avocat américain Charles Colson était devenu conseiller spécial du président américain Nixon. Il sera contraint de démissionner, suite au scandale du Watergate. Connu pour être un homme dur et méprisant, Colson va pourtant être complètement transformé par sa décision de suivre le Christ.L'émission originale a été produite par l'association Radio Réveil - Paroles de Vie. Elle était présentée par Edmond Moret; Francis Margot prêtait sa voix à Charles Colson.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Have you ever stood on the brink of failure, only to witness an unexpected turnaround that led to your greatest triumph? Our journey through life's trials often feels daunting, but it's the wisdom gleaned from those very challenges that molds us into stronger, wiser beings. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, as we weave through stories of icons like Michael Jordan and Beethoven, whose initial disappointments were merely the prelude to their legendary successes. We also witness the transformative power of faith in the life of Charles Colson, who emerged from the shadows of scandal to walk a path of Christian leadership. At the heart of our dialogue is the divine intervention that shapes our lives, much like it did for the disciples of Jesus. Imagine casting your net into the deep, as Simon Peter did, and pulling it back teeming with a catch so miraculous it ushers you into a new calling. That's the magnitude of change we're discussing - the call to abandon the familiar and embark on a mission of faith. As we reflect on the instructions Jesus gave to His disciples, we unpack the weight of responsibility they carried, and the resilience they needed to persevere in their calling, all while embracing the inevitable corrections along the way. This episode isn't just a collection of inspiring tales - it's an invitation to view discipleship as a dynamic journey of learning, correcting, and growing. We delve into Jesus' moments of teaching, where even His closest followers needed guidance and redirection. These lessons in discipleship serve as a mirror to our own experiences, reminding us that stumbling is an integral part of the journey toward grace. Join us in embracing the process of becoming, bolstered by the comfort that in our trials and triumphs, we are never alone. Where to dive in: (0:00:01) - Finding Your Way Through Challenges Learning from failures, self-reflection, commitment to Jesus, contentment, and relying on Him for spiritual growth. (0:11:40) - Overcoming Failure and Finding Redemption Perseverance, overcoming failure, redemption, and biblical parallels in achieving greatness through iconic figures and personal transformation. (0:21:20) - The Calling Jesus's timing and purpose, perseverance, transformational power, Peter's epiphany, decision to follow Jesus, foundational figures in Christianity. (0:38:28) - How to Live Out Jesus' Mission Jesus' instructions to His disciples emphasize spreading the Gospel, healing, facing persecution, and standing firm in faith and mission. (0:54:04) - Lessons in Discipleship and Correction Jesus corrects his disciples, emphasizing the importance of understanding and interpreting his teachings, as disciples grow and learn through God's grace and support. About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

JD vous emmène faire un saut dans le passé quelques extraits d'un témoignage de Charles Colson. Cette archive sonore date de la fin des années '70.A l'âge de 40 ans, l'avocat américain Charles Colson était devenu conseiller spécial du président américain Nixon. Il sera contraint de démissionner, suite au scandale du Watergate. Connu pour être un homme dur et méprisant, Colson va pourtant être complètement transformé par sa décision de suivre le Christ.Emission réalisée par l'association Radio Réveil - Paroles de Vie. Francis Margot prêtait sa voix à Charles Colson.

This week features a workshop presentation I delivered last year at a local men's conference about how to develop a Christian worldview.Recommended Resources:Understanding the Times by David Nobel and Jeff MeyersThe Universe Next Door by James SireThe Consequence of Ideas by R.C. SproulHow Now Shall We Live by Charles Colson and Nancy PearceyTotal Truth by Nancy PearceyHow Should We Then Live? by Francis Schaeffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our our Culture Watch segment we are talking to Bill Muehlenberg about what is called the Cultural Commission, with thoughts from the late Charles Colson.Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William "Bill" Edgar is an American apologist and professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has been called by Charles Colson "one of evangelicalism's most valued scholars and apologists."

In the November issue of First Things Magazine, Evangelicals and Catholics Together, an ecumenical movement for political and social change founded in 1994 by the cosigners Charles Colson and Richard John Neuhaus, has released a statement. Titled 'Fear God, Honor the Emperor,' it represents a fairly robust primer on Christian political philosophy in the 21st century takes shape and is laid out accordingly. In this episode, I want to read through the statement and provide some running commentary on its claims and insights. As well as providing a briefer summary of its highlights, as I see them. First, a denial of both nature and God's authority endangers us all. Godlessness is leading us to tyranny. If God has called us to more, the Zeitgeist will not hear of it, preferring repressive and intractable separations based on race, gender, and sexual orientation for their political utility. If this is all there is, it is totalitarianism. And yet our long, rich tradition as Christians must lead us to pursue and embrace both civil and ecclesiological reformations. We now inhabit a society which stubbornly denies God's call to place our faith in Him. Thus, in rejecting God's authority, we also see the unraveling of the basis for human authority. Christians cannot go along with this, neither can we legitimately recognize any human authority as absolute because all human authority is dependent on God's authority, which moderates and provides a check on it. That is also to say, by way of reminder, that Jesus is Lord in the present-tense, and not only in the past or in the kingdom come. Thus we reject the de facto godlessness which says civil authority is a merely human convention and agreement, moderated only by its imagination and will. What we do, and must, support, respect, and honor in human authority is the prohibition and curbing of evil by the civil magistrate. And yet governments throughout history have rebelled against God's law. And when they have turned against morality and justice, Christians not only have practiced civil disobedience, they have also worked to replace those governments with others which use their power properly, and to which Christians can be loyal without disobeying God. We cannot ignore, then, the ­wrongs and falsehoods which are to be found in every human governmental system in this fallen world, including our own. Rather, we work to reform these, even as we recognize that the truest and deepest peace which may result, by God's grace, is only found in honoring and worshipping God as His people. There are indeed limits on what can be accomplished politically. For instance, our political, economic, and social structures presuppose fallen, sinful humanity acting out of ambition, greed, and self-interest. Yet it is a mistake that too many Christians react to the limitations on the peace which is attainable in the earthly city by denying it has any value whatsoever so long as it fails to measure up to the ideals achievable only in the City of God. A refusal to content ourselves with the boundaries of what peace can be had here on Earth may even be an ungodly discontentedness with God not having yet brought about the replacement of this Heavens and Earth with the New Creation by those who say they are conservative. Meanwhile, we do well to note that the greatest atrocities in the modern era were carried out by men and women who were intent on realizing something like this hope independently, on their own power, in their own timing, and in their own way. Thus we see a pair of errors sent into the world representing our impatience and discontentedness: both Activism and Inactivism. God's servant must reject both alike, and for the same reason, that neither is obedience or a faithful witness to God's goodness and grace. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garrett-ashley-mullet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garrett-ashley-mullet/support

In 1976–1977, Reston was David Frost's Watergate adviser for the historic Nixon interviews which forced ex-President Nixon to apologize for his Watergate crimes and remains the most-watched public affairs television program in broadcast history. (The Watergate interrogation had an audience of 57 million viewers.) Touted in an April 1978 Playboy article as Frost's "top gun," Reston wrote an 80-page interrogation document for Frost, before the Watergate interrogation that included tapes of incriminating conversations between Richard Nixon and his aide, Charles Colson that surprised Nixon and allowed Frost to take control of the interchange. Reston's book on the historic interviews, The Conviction of Richard Nixon, is the basis for Peter Morgan's play Frost/Nixon, in which the Jim Reston's character is the narrator.In October 2019 he published his diary of the last six weeks of the Nixon presidency which he wrote in 1974 when he came to Washington from North Carolina to witness the impeachment drama. Its title is The Impeachment Diary: Eyewitness to the Removal of a President.If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it!Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/eyewitnesshistory and tell us your story!Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Reston_Jr.

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 20 DE SEPTIEMBREPARA NO SER DEFRAUDADO«Así dice la Escritura: 'Todo el que confíe en él no será jamás defraudado'». Romanos 10: 11, NVILA VIDA DE CHARLES COLSON bien podría haber considerado una perfecta historia de éxito. Como abogado asesor del presidente Richard Nixon, gozaba de prestigio y poder. Además, tenía una linda familia y, por supuesto, una sólida posición económica. Entonces se produjo el escándalo Watergate y Colson terminó en la cárcel, condenado a prisión por obstrucción de la justicia.Sin embargo, la mayor crisis de su vida terminó siendo su mayor bendición, fue durante ese tiempo cuando Colson conoció a Cristo y lo decidió como su Salvador. Después de pasar siete meses en prisión, Colson se dedicó a brindar ayuda espiritual y educativa a los presos, ya dar charlas contando la historia de su conversión.Una de esas charlas la dio en una zona opulenta de Hobe Sound, Florida, Estados Unidos. Cuenta Colson que ese dia el lugar estaba repleto. Después de dar su testimonio, llegó el tiempo para preguntas. Entonces un caballero pidió la palabra. En su intervención dijo que Colson se había convertido en cristiano porque necesitaba de Dios para enfrentar la crisis que hubo al pasar de la Casa Blanca a la prisión. Además, añadió que ellos no tienen necesidad de Dios. Señalando a las lujosas mansiones que estaban alrededor, le preguntó a Charles Colson qué le podía decir a la gente que nunca ha experimentado una crisis, y que tiene todo lo que uno sueña poseer en la vida.La respuesta de Colson es digna de nuestra mayor consideración.—Si usted nunca ha tenido una crisis en su vida ---le respondió-, prepárese porque en algún momento la tendrá. Y cuando le llegue, tal vez en su lecho de muerte, se dar cuenta de que todas estas cosas que me estn señalando de nada servirn. Además, no comparto eso de que ninguno de los presentes aquí ha experimentado una crisis.Cuenta Colson que cuando la sesión terminó, eran tantos lo que hablarían con él que no pudo salir del lugar por largo rato. ¿De qué le hablaron? Una señora le preguntó qué hacer porque su esposo le estaba siendo infiel. Otra quería saber cómo ayudar a sus dos hijos que estaban consumiendo drogas. Un señor necesita ayuda con su esposa alcohólica...*Colson tenia toda la razon. ¿De qué sirven las riquezas cuando te golpean las grandes crisis de la vida, o cuando estás en tu lecho de muerte? En cambio, como bien lo dice nuestro texto de hoy, si confías en el Señor Jesucristo, jamás serás defraudado.«Yo soy el pan de vida -dijo Jesús. El que a mí viene nunca tendrá hambre, y el que en mi cree no tendrá sed jamás» (Juan 6:35). Gracias, Jesús, porque solo en ti puedo encontrar la paz y el gozo que el dinero no puede comprar. Ayúdame a apoyarme completamente en ti cuando pase por el homo de la aflicción. *Charles Colson, citado En Dennis Wholey, Descubriendo la felicidad, Avon Books, 1986, pp. 147-148.

Come reagisci ai momenti bui della tua vita? E cosa puoi apprendere da essi. Spesso i  fallimenti più amari  sono la scuola per i suoi successi più grandi, i momenti di solitudine e di abbandono  quelli forgiato di più,  per arrivare a  capire che senza Dio la prosperità è ben poca cosa.---CLICCA SUL TITOLO PER ASCOLTARE IL MESSAGGIOTempo di lettura: 10 minuti Tempo di ascolto audio/visione video: 21 minutiMolti hanno descritto la vita come un luna park; pieno di giochi e di attrazioni, alcuni emozionanti, altri rilassanti, altri paurosi. L'emozione delle montagne russe, o il rilassamento della ruota panoramica, o la paura del tunnel degli orrori.Ma, alla fine, il luna park è solo un gioco, e le emozioni, belle o brutte, durano l'arco di un pomeriggio, dopo di che si torna a casa, e tutto riprende come prima.La vita vera, invece, è un luna park dove ogni emozione è vera e spesso eccitazione, rilassamento o paura non vanno via in un pomeriggio ma restano per molto.Non sempre facciamo vedere agli altri cosa sta succedendo dentro di noi;  ci sono momenti di frustrazione, di rabbia per l'ingiustizia,  di dubbio, di depressione spirituale, di dolore. Ci sono momenti di euforica gioia, di pace che non trova parole.Non sempre, anzi, quasi mai, li facciamo vedere fuori;  talvolta lo facciamo con le persone più intime un familiare, un amico o un'amica, talvolta, ma non sempre, con Dio.Nella Bibbia invece, troviamo spessissimo scritti di persone che scrivono e condividono con Dio,  e perciò con noi, le loro emozioni più profonde, specialmente nei Salmi.Molti sono scritti da Davide, il 2° re d'Israele, la cui vita è stata molto simile alle montagne russe di un luna park, con alti e bassi a non finire;  da pastore a guerriero, da cantante a re, da uomo di lode ad assassino.Nei suoi salmi troviamo una gamma incredibile di esperienze:  la gioia, la rabbia, la paura, la fiducia, la riconoscenza, la confusione, il pentimento. Il salmo 30 è un salmo di lode per una di queste esperienze.1 Io ti esalto, o SIGNORE, perché m'hai portato in alto e non hai permesso che i miei nemici si rallegrassero di me. 2  O SIGNORE, Dio mio, io ho gridato a te e tu m'hai guarito. 3  O SIGNORE, tu hai fatto risalir l'anima mia dal soggiorno dei morti, tu m'hai ridato la vita perché io non scendessi nella tomba. 4  Salmeggiate al SIGNORE, voi suoi fedeli, celebrate la sua santità. 5  Poiché l'ira sua è solo per un momento, ma la sua benevolenza è per tutta una vita. La sera ci accompagna il pianto; ma la mattina viene la gioia. 6 Quanto a me, nella mia prosperità, dicevo: «Non sarò mai smosso». 7  O SIGNORE, per la tua benevolenza avevi reso forte il mio monte; tu nascondesti il tuo volto, e io rimasi smarrito. 8  Ho gridato a te, o SIGNORE; ho supplicato il SIGNORE dicendo: 9  «Che profitto avrai dal mio sangue s'io scendo nella tomba? Potrebbe la polvere celebrarti, predicare la tua verità?» 10  Ascolta, o SIGNORE, e abbi pietà di me; o SIGNORE, sii tu il mio aiuto! 11  Tu hai mutato il mio dolore in danza; hai sciolto il mio cilicio e mi hai rivestito di gioia, 12  perché io possa salmeggiare a te, senza mai tacere. O SIGNORE, Dio mio, io ti celebrerò per sempre. (Salmo 30:1-12)Come in una montagna russa l'esperienza di Davide è stata quella di essere stato in basso ed portato in alto   prima in preda ai nemici e poi salvato da essi in balìa dei nemici (vers. 1),  poi malato (vers. 2),  e persino quasi morto (vers.3)Se sei stato, se sei stata anche tu su una montagna russa simile a quella di Davide (e chi non lo è stato?) forse possono ritornarti utili le cose che Davide ha scoperto su Dio nel frattempo che si teneva saldo al seggiolino del suo cart sulla montagna russa della vita.1° lezione - La realtà dell'ira di Dio"Poiché l'ira sua è solo per un momento, ma la sua benevolenza è per tutta una vita. La sera ci accompagna il pianto; ma la mattina viene la gioia." (v. 5)Abbiamo spesso difficoltà a parlare dell'ira di Dio; è un attributo scomodo che spesso vogliamo escludere, portati come siamo a parlare solo della bontà di Dio verso noi, ma… E' possibile che Dio possa essere irato verso di te?Perché, vedi, l'ira di Dio non si applica solo ai suoi nemici o ai nemici dei suoi figli, ma anche a chi crede in lui, ai credenti. Sappiamo di essere nella grazia, sappiamo che Cristo a espiato i nostri peccati sappiamo di essere scritti nel libro della vita... però capita!Davide, di cui Dio diceva essere “un uomo secondo il suo cuore” (1 Sam. 13:14)  la sperimentò, e ne parla spesso, ma dice anche che “è solo per un momento”: non è un “cartellino rosso”, e neppure un un giallo. E' l'arbitro che chiama il giocatore e ci parla:  quando si comporta male e fuori dalle regole.Ed è limitata ad un brevissimo spazio di tempo; una notte appena, dice Davide,  si piange la sera e si ride la mattina seguente.Sei nella sera del pianto? Credi in lui ma tutto sembra buio intorno? Forse non lo è, ma potrebbe essere quell'invito bonario dell'arbitro, che ti richiama a giocare bene.Non ti scandalizzare e non la prendere male, anche se Dio sa che lo ami capita di deviare, Davide lo fece più volte: fu adultero, fu omicida, si ritirò dal combattere per il Signore.Cosa puoi fare tu per diventare oggetto di questa ira disciplinatoria di Dio?  Non andare in battaglia  quando sai che dovresti stare là, a fianco dei tuoi soldati.  Affacciarti alla finestra dove sai che ci sarà Batseeba  che fa il bagno nuda per farsi vedere da te. Insomma fare quello che sei di non dover fare, o non fare quello che sai di dover fare.2° lezione - Il laccio della prosperità "Quanto a me, nella mia prosperità, dicevo: «Non sarò mai smosso».  O SIGNORE, per la tua benevolenza avevi reso forte il mio monte; tu nascondesti il tuo volto, e io rimasi smarrito." (v. 6-7)Se leggi sulla tua Bibbia il Salmo 30 vedrai che, prima dei versetti è scritto “Per  l'inaugurazione della casa", ovvero del Tempio.  Davide ora  ha conquistato Gerusalemme  e  ha costruito un luogo dove adorare Dio. Si ferma, e guarda indietro.Potrebbe vantarsi, fare il supereroe... ma non lo fa. Invece, riflette: “Come sono stato capace di fare tutto ciò?” E gli sovvengono non solo i momenti belli del cammino, ma anche quelli brutti.Lo fai ogni tanto? Consideri il cammino della tua vita fino ad adesso  per scoprire i momenti dove sei stato aiutato dal Signore  e i momenti dove sei fuggito lontano da Lui,  e i momenti in cui il Signore ti ha ammonito per richiamarti a se? Davide aveva vissuto la prosperità:  la sconfitta di Golia,  la figlia del re come sposa, gli eserciti che cantavano  "Saul 1000, Davide 10,000!", l'amicizia con Gionatan... Tutto andava a gonfie vele... E' allora che disse  "Non sarò mai smosso" . Anche io, anche tu forse, di fronte a periodi dove tutto è perfetto lo pensiamo e lo diciamo agli altri. E diamo per scontata, come ha fatto Davide, la benevolenza di Dio. Smettiamo di lavorarci sopra per meritarla, smettiamo di crescere nella fede, ci sediamo, e attendiamo che la benevolenza di Dio ci piova addosso.Attenzione, non voglio dirti che devo “meritare” la grazia ( o benevolenza); è sempre grazia, è sempre un favore, è sempre immeritata. Ma cercare il volto di Dio, quello si; fare il suo volere,  seguirlo, renderlo presente nelle mie azioni.E invece crediamo che sia merito nostro, che possiamo fare a meno di cercare il volto di Dio... e lui lo nasconde a noi, così che, quando le cose volgono dal bene al male e noi allora lo cerchiamo, non lo troviamo... e rimaniamo smarriti: “Dio, dove sei?”.Lo smarrimento di Davide durò 4-5 anni;  fu cacciato dal palazzo e visse come fuggiasco, cacciato come un criminale e in pericolo costante di vita. Dio era ancora presente, gli parlava ma  Davide non era più forte; la prosperità non c'era più.Sei mai stato smarrito o smarrita? Vuoi piacere a Dio ma ti trovi in un deserto?  Sai che sei chiamato o chiamata a fare il re o la regina, ma ti ritrovi fuggiasco, fuggiasca e riesci appena a sopravvivere?  Se non ti è già successo potrebbe succederti. Se succedesse, fai attenzione a non sostituire Dio con “altro” per sentirti forte: denaro, sesso, carriera, affetti famiglia;  cose precarie e momentanee.  Quasi sempre la natura del problema è dentro di noi:  Dio lo vuole correggere e a volte impiega degli anni per farlo. La peggiore cosa che possiamo fare, è fuggire al suo insegnamento.Davide si volge indietro, e capisce che quei momenti di solitudine e di abbandono sono stati quelli che lo hanno forgiato di più, per arrivare là dove è ora, perché gli hanno fatto capire che senza Dio la prosperità è ben poca cosa.3° lezione - Il bisogno di gridare e supplicare"Ho gridato a te, o SIGNORE; ho supplicato il SIGNORE dicendo:  «Che profitto avrai dal mio sangue s'io scendo nella tomba? Potrebbe la polvere celebrarti, predicare la tua verità?»  Ascolta, o SIGNORE, e abbi pietà di me; o SIGNORE, sii tu il mio aiuto!  Tu hai mutato il mio dolore in danza; hai sciolto il mio cilicio e mi hai rivestito di gioia,   perché io possa salmeggiare a te, senza mai tacere. O SIGNORE, Dio mio, io ti celebrerò per sempre."(vv. 8-12)Dopo questa amara lezione, Davide ha imparato Cambia la sua fiducia;  finalmente ha capito: “E tutto per grazia, e non posso vantarmi di nulla!” Smette di credere in se stesso, di dire  "mai smosso",e ritorna a gridare a Dio, a supplicare a Dio. A non voler essere indipendente, ma dipendente da Dio. Quando dice "Io non sarò mai smosso" tutto  ruota attorno a lui,  ma al  v. 9  dice " profitto per Te, celebrarTi, la Tua verità,” al  v 12 “ salmeggiare a Te”  tutto ruota intorno a Dio.E Davide capisce che suoi  fallimenti più amari  sono stati la scuola per i suoi successi più grandi; per me e per te, la scuola è la stessa,  come pure la lezione da apprendere.Una ricerca scientifica, pubblicata sul Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience  dimostra che impariamo più dagli errori che dai successi;  e il danese Niels Bohr, premio Nobel per la fisica,  affermò che “...un esperto è qualcuno che ha commesso tutti gli errori che si possono compiere in un campo molto ristretto.”Le lezioni, soprattutto quelle dure, furono una delle chiavi per il successo futuro della vita di Davide. Mosè passò 40 anni nel deserto per capire  che senza Dio non poteva fare alcunché, ma gli servirono per liberare un popolo e divenire il padre di una nazione.Charles Colson  una delle menti del più grande scandalo di spionaggio politico in America  ha detto :  "Il punto di forza della mia vita è stato il mio più grande fallimento - sono un ex carcerato per lo scandalo Watergate.  La mia più grande umiliazione, l'essere mandato in carcere, fu l'inizio del più grande servizio per Dio che avevo mai intrapreso.  Egli ha scelto per la Sua gloria l'unica esperienza nella quale non c'era gloria per me.”ConclusionePer coloro che hanno conosciuto Cristo l'ira di Dio non è che per un momento,  è  un richiamo, un'incoraggiamento a cercarlo e a coinvolgerlo nella sua vita. E' Cristo che ti serve perché non sia un cartellino rosso. Aggrappati a lui:   riconosci che per la Sua benevolenza ti vuole salvare... ma tu devi gridare!Per coloro che vivono nella prosperità oggi;  ringrazia Dio ogni mattino perché è lui che manda la gioia e la grazia  per rendere forte il tuo monte.Per coloro che hanno smarrito il senso della vita; è giunto il momento di gridare,  di cambiare atteggiamento  e di avere fiducia in colui che è onnipotente.E se a  qualcuno il Signore ha mutato il dolore in danza,  e il cilicio del deserto  è stato tolto  è questo il momento di servire Lui,  di  salmeggiare  e di non tacere.Preghiamo.GUARDA LE DIAPOSITIVE DEL MESSAGGIOGUARDA IL MESSAGGIO IN BASSA RISOLUZIONE SU FACEBOOKGUARDA IL MESSAGGIO IN BASSA RISOLUZIONE SU INSTAGRAM--- GUARDA IL VIDEO DEL MESSAGGIO IN HD 

The mission of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview is to ignite hope by informing, equipping, and uniting the Body of Christ to live a Christian Worldview in the cultural moment.  Originally founded by political culprit turned evangelical culture champion Charles Colson, it is difficult to imagine if Colson, when setting the mission and course for the Colson Center, could have imagined how far adrift American culture would sail from objective truth.In today's episode, the second in what will be three critically imporant episodes, KCC listeners will once more hear from two Colson Fellows, Susan Leonard and Nathan Johnson.  Leonard and Johnson continue to answer questions posed by both educators and parents who are seeing the state of cultural decay and unbridled secularism creeping into school campuses--even Christian schools--and wondering what, if anything, can be done to change course.The two also put forward the concept of the "fact value split" and discuss the devastating impact this insidious notion is having in our homes, churches, schools, and, yes, dare we say it, even our Christian schools.A bibliography for today's episode:Understanding the Times- Summit MinistriesHow Then Should We Live?- Francis SchaefferTotal Truth- Nancy PearceyLove Thy Body- Nancy PearceyLoving God- Chuck ColsonKnowing God- J. Packer"Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit:  https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

The mission of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview is to ignite hope by informing, equipping, and uniting the Body of Christ to live a Christian Worldview in the cultural moment.  Originally founded by political culprit turned evangelical culture champion Charles Colson, it is difficult to imagine if Colson, when setting the mission and course for the Colson Center, could have imagined how far adrift American culture would sail from objective truth.In today's episode, KCC listeners will be introduced to two Colson Fellows, Susan Leonard and Nathan Johnson.  As the first of a episode run, Leonard and Johnson answer questions posed by both educators and parents who are seeing the state of cultural decay and unbridled secularism creeping into school campuses--even Christian schools--and wondering what, if anything, can be done to change course.The two introduce concepts and tools that parents and educators can use for just that purpose.  And, in that context, they ask the eye-opening question:  If the Christianity that we cherish was categorically proven to be untrue, would we/should we continue to believe in it?  And, further, what is the value in even asking such a question?A bibliography for today's episode:Understanding the Times- Summit MinistriesHow Then Should We Live?- Francis SchaefferTotal Truth- Nancy PearceyLove Thy Body- Nancy PearceyLoving God- Chuck ColsonKnowing God- J. Packer"Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit:  https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit:  https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone:  (623)225-5573.

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 18 DE JULIO«EL SEÑOR NO NECESITA "GALLINAS"»«Bien, buen siervo y fiel; sobre poco ha sido fiel, sobre mucho te pondré». Mateo 25:21ES MUY PROBABLE que nunca hayas escuchado hablar de Myrtie Howell. Yo tampoco, hasta que lei de ella en un relato que cuenta Charles Colson. Myrtie nació en Texas en 1890. Cuando apenas tenía diez años, tuvo que abandonar la escuela para trabajar en un molino. Cuando tenía 17 años se casó y tuvo tres hijos. Uno de ellos, el del medio, murio a los dos años de edad. Hacia fines de 1939, murió su madre. Al mes siguiente murió su esposo; y, dos semanas más tarde, perdió a su suegro. Con la muerte de su esposo, Myrtie también perdió su vivienda, y tuvo que trabajar para mantener a sus otros dos hijos. Cuando su salud se deterioró, tuvo que recluirse en un hogar para ancianos. Luego murió su hijo menor, y su hijo mayor enfermó. Entonces la depresión se apoderó de ella y deseó morir: «Señor, —dijo en oración—, si ha llegado el momento para que yo parta de este mundo, estoy lista. Quiero morir».Aunque para entonces ya tenía más de noventa años, Dios tenía otros planes para Myrtie, porque después de haber orado ella cuenta que claramente escuchó las palabras: «Escribe a los prisioneros». Asustada, Myrtie respondió: «Señor, ¿escribir a prisioneros? ¡Ni siquiera sé escribir! ¡Y no sé nada de cárceles!». Finalmente, se sentó a escribir. Dirigió su primera carta a la Penitenciaría de Atlanta, Estados Unidos: «Querido recluso —decía—, soy una abuela que se preocupa por ti, porque sé que estás en un lugar donde no deseas estar. [...]. Quiero ser tu amiga. Si quieres que te escriba de nuevo, escríbeme. Contestaré todas tus cartas». Firmada: la abuela Howell. *Poco después, la Penitenciaría le pidió a Myrtie que escribiera a otros ocho reclusos. Luego otras instituciones supieron de su ministerio y le enviaron más nombres. En poco tiempo, Myrtie estaba escribiendo unos cuarenta reclusos por día, en prisiones de todos los Estados Unidos. Cuando, en nombre de la organización Prison Fellowship Charles Colson la visitó, para agradecerle por su labor, Myrtie aprovechó para darle gracias a Dios porque estaba viviendo los mejores años de su vida.Antes de que Colson se despidiera, Myrtie lo atajó: «Señor Colson-lo exhortó, solo quiero decirle que el Señor no necesita “gallinas”. De vez en cuando Satanás me dice que soy muy vieja para esto, porque se me olvidan las cosas, pero entonces recuerdo lo que el Señor me pidió que hiciera, y digo: “No voy a dar marcha atrás”. ¡Y tampoco lo haga usted!».**Oh Señor, si esta ancianita pudo hacer tanto por ti, a pesar de sus noventa años, ¡cuánto podría hacer yo con tu bendición y tu poder! Señálame, pues, mi tarea, y ayúdame a cumplirla fielmente, para gloria de tu nombre.*Charles Colson, Loving God, Harper Paperbacks, 1987, pp. 273. ** Ibíd., 275.

In this episode, we bring you an address given by the late Charles Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon, at the Acton Institute's Third Anniversary Dinner, on the topic of the decline of American values. Subscribe to our podcasts 'Still the Best Hope: Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph' | Acton Institute What are transatlantic values? | Acton Institute Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis | Acton Institute Liberty and the Good Life | Acton Institute See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series: All! Pre-series message (Easter)Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10Title: Why the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Matters TodayBottom Line: When we come and see what Jesus has done, we will go tell the world why he has come.OpenYears ago, a young member of our (Nicky Gumbel's church in England) congregation at HTB had a job working in the library of a major national newspaper. This newspaper kept files of old cuttings about every well-known person. The files were kept in rows of long shelves and were separated into ‘living people' and ‘dead people'.One day, the young man was looking through the files of dead people and came across a large file marked ‘Jesus Christ'. He glanced over his shoulder to check that no one was looking and quickly moved the file from the ‘dead people' section to the ‘living people' section.Jesus Christ is alive. He is risen from the dead. To anyone looking for him among files of dead people, the angels would say, ‘Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!' (Luke 24:5–6).Mary Magdalene - Jesus cast out 7 demons from herMary mother of James “Other Mary” - Mother of James the lesser (disciple, son of Alpheus)The women…Appear to be the last to leave the tomb on Friday (along with Joseph of Arimathea) and the first to arrive at the tomb Sunday morning (besides the angels and guards, of course)Were prepared to anoint Jesus' wrapped and partially anointed corpse (Mark 16:1)Meet the angel who's perched there waiting for them, his job almost complete (Angel = messenger)Unconcerned with guards but very concerned with angelReceive the message from God via angel about what just happened “Don't be afraid”I know you're looking for Jesus“Who was crucified”“He's not here ; he has risen (has been raised)“Just as he said” (he would be)“Come and see”“Go quickly and tell”“Now I've told you.”As a result of seeing what they saw, They obeyed promptly and completely becauseAfraid yet filled with joyRan to tell his disciples (brothers)Ran into Jesus suddenly (though I doubt it hurt very much;-))Are greeted by Jesus casually and familiarityRespond to his humanity (clasp his resurrected feet) and worship his divinityAre still afraid and filled with joy; it's dangerous to oppose the Romans or Jewish leaders; hard to be women in a male-dominated culture; they had little power and influence; would anyone believe their story?Go and tell the brothers to go to Galilee where they'd all see Jesus again—resurrected and fully alive!Key applications“Don't be afraid” is a command to trust the Lord so fully that fear is unnecessary. Both the angel and the Lord command this. Why not:It won't help or change anything to be afraid (Matt 6:25-34)It will keep you from seeking JesusIt will discourage obedience to JesusSeek first his kingdom and his righteousness (Matt 6:33); this is the antidote to fearCome and see—see the empty tombJesus, who was crucified for 6 hours (after being tortured nearly to death and carrying the crossbar until he couldn't anymore) died publicly.Then wrapped tightly in a mummy-like combination of fabric, spices and ointments to keep it all together begins.His body is gone when they look, but not stolen.His enemies could have stolen and then revealed the body later to prove not resurrected; clearly they didn't; instead they accused the disciples of stealing itHis friends could have stolen the body (no, not really) but they'd be perpetuating a lie; why would they all willingly die for that lie? What's the point?No one is taking the body of Jesus unwrappedIt wasn't unwrapped but it's like his body just evaporated leaving the shroud in tact; headpiece neatly foldedNo one else has been inside. Angel opens it up for these women first. (Guards outside in shock or fainted)Come to believe that Jesus has in fact risen from the dead. Historically confirmed by friendly and enemy sources (Josephus, Tacitus, Apostles)“Go and tell”What you sawEmpty tombResurrected JesusWhat he saidDon't be afraid (though tempted)Go to Galilee where you will see meCling and worship to the crucified Jesus (humanity; die together i.e. baptism) and resurrected Jesus (divinity; worship him)ConclusionBottom Line: When we come and see what Jesus has done, we will go tell the world why he has come.What do I want you to know?The Gospel: Jesus, the Son of God, took on flesh, was tempted as we are, yet did not sin, died on the cross (in our place) for our sins so that we could live in his place as his brothers and sisters. He was raised up by the Father vindicating his life and death and showing the Father's pleasure over his obedience.What do I want you to do?Surrender your whole life to Jesus Christ and let him forgive you, cleanse you, free you from sin and death, shame and guilt, and hell itself. Do this by grace through faith. Walk with the rest of us as we learn how to do just that together.Pray and Lord's SupperAnother picture. Like baptism, a commanded ordinance we perform. This one we do regularly. This one reminds us of the gospel as does baptism. It doesn't save. It does sanctify as it reminds us why we live this way.References/Bibliography:“Preaching the Word” Commentary, Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Edited by Kent Hughes“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“the Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)"Studies in the Sermon on the Mount" by Martin—Lloyd Jones“Exalting Jesus in The Sermon on the Mount” by Daniel Aiken (CCE)“Exalting Jesus in Matthew” by David Platt (CCE)“The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Life in a Fallen World” by Sinclair FergusonOutline Bible, D WillmingtonDA Carson, Jesus' Sermon, 45NIV Study Bible (NIVSB)ESV Study BibleESV Gospel Transformation Bible (GTB)"Kingdoms in Conflict" by Charles Colson

Emily Colson, artist and author of Dancing with Max, joins us today on the podcast. Her story is a powerful and engaging testimony of God's faithfulness through the joys and struggles of life. Emily also shares about her dad, Charles Colson, who founded the Colson Center and also about her son, Max, who is diagnosed with autism.    Emily Colson Show Notes - Part Two  Emily's Website  Dancing with Max by Emily Colson  Heart by Max Card  Heart by Max Onesie  An Antidote to Pandemic Loneliness article by Jennifer Marshall Patterson  Author Dave Barry  Loving God by Charles Colson  Born Again by Charles Colson   The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   

Emily Colson, artist and author of Dancing with Max, joins us today on the podcast. Her story is a powerful and engaging testimony of God's faithfulness through the joys and struggles of life. Emily also shares about her dad, Charles Colson, who founded the Colson Center and also about her son, Max, who is diagnosed with autism.    Emily Colson Show Notes - Part One   The Strong Women Podcast 100th Episode Giveaway!  Emily's Website  Dancing with Max by Emily Colson  The Colson Center for Christian Worldview  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson  Remembering Chuck Colson   Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women   

What do Sammy Davis Jr., Muhammad Ali, Clare Booth Luce, Whitaker Chambers, and Charles Colson all have in common? They all had very public religious conversions. In this episode, historian Rebecca Davis joins us to talk about her new book Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions That Changed Politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

And a very good morning to you! It is Wednesday morning, 23rd March, the year 2022. And this is your friend, Angus Buchan with a thought for the day.“After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.”John 13:5The ultimate servant, oh yes, the Son of God - Can you believe it, washing dirty, stinky feet! And a pair of those feet were about to leave and betray Him for thirty pieces of silver and yet he still washed them. Jesus says to us today, if we want to be the greatest, we have to be prepared to become the least. I looked up the dictionary, the word servant: “a person employed to perform duties for others.”You know, I want to tell you about a man who you have probably heard of, Charles Colson. Charles Colson was the right-hand man of President Nixon when he was the President of the United States of America. He was a ruthless man, Charles Colson. He was known as The Hatchet Man. What a terrible name! They said he was ruthless, he would even walk over his own mother's grave to get to the top. Then the terrible Watergate Scandal broke out and Richard Nixon told lies and was impeached and taken out of office. But you see, a President had never been put in jail before and so the right-hand man, Charles Colson, went to jail on behalf of the President. But that is where his life really began. That is where he met the Greatest Servant of all, Jesus Christ. This is what Charles Colson said: “It is not what we do that matters but what a sovereign God chooses to do through us.”God doesn't want our success. He wants us. He doesn't demand our achievements, He demands our obedience. And after he came out of jail, having met Jesus Christ, Charles Colson started a huge prison fellowship ministry and eventually went to be with the Lord, as a servant of God.Today, go out and be a servant of the Lord.Jesus bless you and goodbye.

In this episode Brother Jason Mitchell Weber is with us, AKA Mitch. We are discussing What is the meaning behind the word Church, the need for the church & fellowship.Key verses:Matthew 16:18 & Genesis 28:3Recommended reading: The Body:being light in darkness by Charles Colson, Life Together by Dietrich BonhoefferWise Quotes:“Let him who is not in community beware of being alone. Into community you were called-the call was not meant for you alone; in the community of the called you bear your cross, you struggle, you pray. You are not alone even in death and on the Last Day you will be only one of the great congregation of Jesus Christ.-Dietrich Bonhoffer, Life Together“Healthy spiritual growth requires the presence of the other—the brother, the sister, the pastor, the teacher. A private, proudly isolated life cannot grow. The two or three who gather together in Christ's name keep each other sane. Spiritual growth cannot take place in isolation. It is not a private thing.”--Eugene Peterson

Join us for Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Thomas. Each morning, he will share a selection of his favorite devotionals along with a short time of prayer. This is a resource of The Village Chapel in Nashville, Tennessee. Artwork for the podcast by Kim Thomas, music by Phil Keaggy. Artwork and music used by permission Follow TVC Online: www.thevillagechapel.com Facebook.com/tvcnashville Twitter.com/tvcnashville Instagram.com/tvcnashville

https://www.ignatius.com/Not-Forgotten-P3788.aspx The world is full of interesting people, and it has been George Weigel's good fortune to have known many such personalities in a variety of fields: politics, religion, the arts and sciences, journalism, the academy, entertainment, and sports. In this collection of reminiscences and elegies, the best-selling author of the definitive biography of Pope Saint John Paul II remembers these men and women from inside the convictions that formed them. Whether he is sketching the lives of Nobel Prize–winning scientists, major league baseball managers, princes of the Church, television personalities, or history-making political leaders, Weigel tries to understand, and help readers understand, the deep truths of the human condition illuminated by each of these not-forgotten lives. Written with verve, insight, and an appreciation for the consequential lives that have touched his own, Not Forgotten fills out the autobiographical portrait that George Weigel began painting in Lessons in Hope: My Unexpected Life with Saint John Paul II, while offering a backstage view of some of the men and women who have shaped the turbulent history of our times. The 60 intriguing lives that he writes about are a wide diversity of unique characters and personalities, including Albert Einstein, William F. Buckley, Flannery O'Connor, Franz Jägerstätter, John Paul II, Jackie Robinson, Charles Krauthammer, Sophie Scholl, Henry Hyde, James Schall, S.J., Dietrich Von Hildebrand, Charles Colson, Fr Richard J. Neuhaus and many more.

Charles Colson's Testimony.

A Hospitable Bed Interview on Spiritual Formation with Jim Houston “I came here to die.” Speaking from Hospice that is what Christian pillar James Houston, who is 99 years old, told me on our chat today – yet he is still writing and still offering wisdom to weary souls (read his "Letters From A Hospital Bed: Reflections From a 99 Year Old" here) and offers a lifetime of insight in these 45 minutes. In this interview with Dr. Houston, I had the great honor to glean wisdom on everything from spiritual health and cultivation (“We need to ask God to allow us to dream about Him each night.” “We need to remove obstacles that keep us from a love-affair with God… Let God be the last thing you think about each night, not the news or a book or a movie…”) to Trinitarian theology of participation, and to the Evangelical over-emphasis on “Systematic Theology” (As opposed to, what he suggests, a healthy “Child Theology”). His book, “Memoirs of a Joyous Exile and a Worldly Christian” is a short chronicle of his life that reads like a constellation of relationships and formation (Jim was family friends with James Torrance and the Torrance family, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was a conversation partner, he was colleagues with J.I. Packer, he was in a small group with C.S Lewis, a co-author with Bruce Waltke, neighbors with JRR Tolkien, had his orthodoxy checked by Francis Schaeffer and his friend John Stott, is related, by marriage, to Jim and Elizabeth Elliot, and then the list goes on and on with other paths crossing of Carl F.H. Henry, F.F. Bruce, Malcom Muggeridge, Charles Colson, Os Guinness, Leon Morris, etc.). I'm grateful to Dr. Houston and his daughter Claire who helped this interview.

It is Saturday morning, 13th November 2021 and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for the day.“I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.”Luke 15:7Joy over one sinner who truly repents!You know, Jesus is known by many names in the Bible. He is known as The King of Kings, The Lord of Lords, The Lion of Judah, He is The Lily of the Valley and He is the bright Morning Star... But the title that I love the most is the Friend of Sinners. That is right!If we go to Matthew 9:12, we will see Jesus says:“I came, not for the righteous, but I came for sinners to repent.”He came for sick like you and me, and not for the healthy. Luke 5:27, He said to the tax collector, “Follow me”, and he left his table with all the money and followed Jesus immediately. Luke 8:2: Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus delivered seven demons, and yet I tell you what, I think you will find she is the most beautiful woman in Heaven. Why? Because the Lord takes sinners and he turns them into saints. And these are the type of people that Jesus used to change the world.I remember reading about a man by the name of Charles Colson. He was known as the Hatchet Man. He was President Nixon's Chief Advisor in the USA. He was the most brilliant mind of his time but he was a ruthless man. They said, he would even walk over his own mother's grave just to gain a bit of place.But you know, Richard Nixon was caught in the Watergate scandal and he was indicted, he was impeached. They removed him from office and he should have gone to jail. But you see, they had never put a US President in jail before, so the right-hand man, Nixon's Chief Advisor, Charles Colson (Chuck Colson) went to jail in his place. In jail there was someone looking for him, that's right - He was the one who was looking for that one lost sheep, His name is Jesus. Charles Colson met Jesus in jail. When he had served his sentence, his full sentence, he came out and he started the Prison Fellowship Ministry where thousands of prisoners all over the world, have come to know Jesus Christ. The Lord takes nobodies and makes them into 'somebodies'.Today, call upon Him. You say, “Angus, I can't, I have gone too far.” No, you haven't. The thief on the cross called out to Jesus and the Lord said, “Today, you will be with Me in Paradise.” He is waiting to hear from you this morning - Talk to Him. God bless you and have a wonderful day.Goodbye.

Message: The Letter to the Hebrews Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 Persistent, unrepentant sin. When approaching the Word with no preconceived notions, the obvious reading of scripture is often the accurate one. This isn't God saying no, this is people saying no. The word impossible is not what God can't do, but what you won't do. It is impossible to renew someone to repentance who will not repent. Romans 10:9 1 John 1:9 The insanity of sin 1 Samuel 15:13-21 Dennis DeHann, "Sin is so dangerous because it is blind to itself." Charles Colson, "If there is anything worse than our sin, it is our infinite capacity to rationalize it away."

This was a toughie. Our boy Stevie C Chapman is one of the most celebrated Christian Rock artists, with a career spanning almost 35 years and over 10 million albums sold. So where to start? In this episode, we take a look at his sixth album "Heaven in the Real World," released in 1994. Kelly remembers it as a staple in the minivan from that time. John remembers nothing about it, because he had never heard SCC until this podcast.Strap in friends, there's not much to joke about with this guy. We hate him! We discuss how the album his a perfect example of Christian Rock's ability to launder some of the most sickening elements of Christianity through underhanded lyrics and overwrought production. Even though Kelly is secretly jealous of SCC's hair.Before we get into it, we also take a look at the latest example of Pitchfork's own revisionist history: A deep dive into Jesus Freak?! Articles discussed:Jesus Freak Pitchfork review: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/dc-talk-jesus-freak/33 1/3 on Jesus Freak by Will Stockton and D. Gilson: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/dc-talks-jesus-freak-9781501331664Mother Jones article on Prison Fellowship, "Charles Colson's Jails for Jesus": https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2003/11/jails-jesus-charles-colson/

L’un des dirigeants chrétiens les plus reconnus de ces derniers temps était Charles Colson. Il s’est distingué comme un grand écrivain, mais aussi comme quelqu’un qui se préoccupe de ceux qui ont souffert en prison. Cependant, dans le passé, Charles Colson, était connu comme le « génie du mal »… Crédit musique : Scott Buckley - The Miracle Of Flight Téléchargement gratuit : https://bit.ly/3erKCrn​ Musique proposée par Audio Libre : https://youtu.be/ArGN8C6Sgxc

"Dick, Liddy, Chuckles & Christ" Episode #226 with Andy Hall Seamus shares the story of Charles Colson, Nixon's hatchet man to born again Fundamentalist, to Andy and John.

Links mentioned in this episode: Anxiety Detox Webinar West Coast Christian Writers Masterclass Reformation and Justification You could smell the sweat, the discomfort in the classroom. Pastors-in-training, some of them in the employ of my own church, sat in my classroom at a local Christian college. It was time for an exam. An oral exam. A bit of Socratic tough love for an easy A.  “Sam, tell me what justification means,” I said. My student blushed and looked around vainly for help. “Um… being made righteous?”  “Oh,” I said, “so after a person is justified, their lives are immediately righteous, and they start doing good things, right?”  “Um… no?”  “Tony, help Sam out,” I said, letting Sam off the hook. “After you're saved you're supposed to do good works,” he said.  “So, we teach salvation by works, is that what you mean?” I said.  “No, no. Um, it's like, well, like…” These were Bible majors in a Christian college. Juniors and seniors. Most of this particular group had grown up in Christian homes, attending youth groups and church on a regular basis.  Yet none of them could articulate what is arguably the single most important doctrine in the salvation-package, the doctrine of justification by faith — the very doctrine that revolutionized the life and impact of Martin Luther. To be more specific, my students were unable to articulate the difference between being made righteous and being declared righteous, the very wedge that Luther would use to unintentionally split the church.  Night and day I pondered until I saw the connection between the justice of God and the statement that 'the just shall live by his faith.' Then I grasped that the justice of God is that righteousness by which through grace and sheer mercy God justifies us through faith. Thereupon I felt myself to be reborn and to have gone through open doors into paradise. ~Martin Luther Justification is the main hinge on which salvation turns. ~John Calvin Knowing the centrality of justification, I have made exploring this doctrine a huge part of most of my classes for aspiring ministers. It is a foundational doctrine. Just as cracks in a wall point to a shifting foundation, so chaos in the church points to a defective doctrine of justification.  Why?  Imagine being the proud owner of a vintage car. A friend suggests spending some time tinkering under the hood. A few days later, you're checking fluids together, setting the points, adjusting the timing, and tuning things up. Your friend points to the carburetor and says, “Let's yank that thing out.” You immediately object. “The car can't run without a carburetor! Besides, that thing is bolted to the engine, and it connects with pretty much every other system under the hood. Friends don't let friends mess with carburetors!” Friends don't let friends mess with the doctrine of justification by faith either.  The doctrine of justification by faith is bolted tightly to the engine of Scripture. It interconnects with the doctrine of God, the doctrine of human nature, the doctrine of Christ, of salvation, of the church, and even of eschatology.  When they made justification by faith the paramount doctrine of the Reformation, Luther and Calvin identified the one doctrine that makes all the other doctrines go.   Unless we are crystal clear on this doctrine, we will muddy the waters of salvation, defame the character of God, fracture the stability of the church, and create a doctrinal vacuum that will suck in all sorts of error and chaos.  Catholics and Protestants Together What do evangelical heavyweights of yesteryear, such as Charles Colson,

Links mentioned in this episode: Anxiety Detox Webinar West Coast Christian Writers Masterclass Reformation and Justification You could smell the sweat, the discomfort in the classroom. Pastors-in-training, some of them in the employ of my own church, sat in my classroom at a local Christian college. It was time for an exam. An oral exam. A bit of Socratic tough love for an easy A.  “Sam, tell me what justification means,” I said. My student blushed and looked around vainly for help. “Um… being made righteous?”  “Oh,” I said, “so after a person is justified, their lives are immediately righteous, and they start doing good things, right?”  “Um… no?”  “Tony, help Sam out,” I said, letting Sam off the hook. “After you’re saved you’re supposed to do good works,” he said.  “So, we teach salvation by works, is that what you mean?” I said.  “No, no. Um, it’s like, well, like…” These were Bible majors in a Christian college. Juniors and seniors. Most of this particular group had grown up in Christian homes, attending youth groups and church on a regular basis.  Yet none of them could articulate what is arguably the single most important doctrine in the salvation-package, the doctrine of justification by faith — the very doctrine that revolutionized the life and impact of Martin Luther. To be more specific, my students were unable to articulate the difference between being made righteous and being declared righteous, the very wedge that Luther would use to unintentionally split the church.  Night and day I pondered until I saw the connection between the justice of God and the statement that 'the just shall live by his faith.' Then I grasped that the justice of God is that righteousness by which through grace and sheer mercy God justifies us through faith. Thereupon I felt myself to be reborn and to have gone through open doors into paradise. ~Martin Luther Justification is the main hinge on which salvation turns. ~John Calvin Knowing the centrality of justification, I have made exploring this doctrine a huge part of most of my classes for aspiring ministers. It is a foundational doctrine. Just as cracks in a wall point to a shifting foundation, so chaos in the church points to a defective doctrine of justification.  Why?  Imagine being the proud owner of a vintage car. A friend suggests spending some time tinkering under the hood. A few days later, you’re checking fluids together, setting the points, adjusting the timing, and tuning things up. Your friend points to the carburetor and says, “Let’s yank that thing out.” You immediately object. “The car can’t run without a carburetor! Besides, that thing is bolted to the engine, and it connects with pretty much every other system under the hood. Friends don’t let friends mess with carburetors!” Friends don’t let friends mess with the doctrine of justification by faith either.  The doctrine of justification by faith is bolted tightly to the engine of Scripture. It interconnects with the doctrine of God, the doctrine of human nature, the doctrine of Christ, of salvation, of the church, and even of eschatology.  When they made justification by faith the paramount doctrine of the Reformation, Luther and Calvin identified the one doctrine that makes all the other doctrines go.   Unless we are crystal clear on this doctrine, we will muddy the waters of salvation, defame the character of God, fracture the stability of the church, and create a doctrinal vacuum that will suck in all sorts of error and chaos.  Catholics and Protestants Together What do evangelical heavyweights of yesteryear, such as Charles Colson, Pat Robertson, J.I. Packer, and Bill Bright have in common with Catholic theologians including Peter Kreeft and Cardinal John O’Connor of New York? They are all signatories of a 1994 ecumenical screed called “Evangelicals and Catholics Together”1 — which was then praised by the evangelical mother ship,

Charles Colson went from being President Nixon's dirty tricks man to federal inmate to founder of the World's largest Christian Prison Fellowship. How does God capitalize on our talents and strengths?

Famed former British Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Jonathan Aitken examines the concepts of “Ruin, Rehabilitation, and Redemption” in the lives of Richard Nixon and Charles Colson, with an astonishing twist — that of his own experience with ruin, rehabilitation, and redemption — at Socrates in the City in New York City in 2004.

Profound questions naturally arise in the face of events like the global spread of the coronavirus. Why does God allow such a disease and why doesn't He stop it, since He is omnipotent? Could He … would He … have designed such an event? Though answers to every question certainly cannot be given, the Bible does give us insight into why God allows and even decrees horrible, painful things in His creation. We must begin with the truth about God's sovereignty. He rules over His creation, including birth and death (Deut 32:39; 1 Sam 2:6). In fact, without being the cause of sin, God governs everything in His universe by His majestic, and sometimes mysterious, sovereignty (Eph 1:11). God's plan includes calamities, which He brings (Job 42:11; Isa 10:5-7; 45:7; Amos 3:6; Nahum 1:3-6). So if God could have prevented the deadly virus, why would He allow and even determine such a horror to take place? There is no single answer to that question. The answers must be seen on several levels. (1) Warning … The horrible deaths described in Luke 13:1-5 were a warning to others that death comes to all and if there is no repentance, then a person will perish forever. In working all things after the counsel of His will, God's judgment sometimes takes the form of widespread death. Unsettling deaths, like we have heard about, are warnings to the living of the brevity of life, the certainty of death, the ensuing judgment, and the necessity of Christ. (2) Victory … Death is gain for Christians (Psa 116:15; Phil 1:21; 2 Cor 5:4-8). For Christians who died from the coronavirus, it was the ultimate victory for them. They now live in an infinitely greater life, enjoying the very presence of God forever. God has innumerable ways to bring His people home to Himself for all eternity, including various diseases. (3) Judgment … The death of the ungodly is God's judgment (Jn 3:36; the great flood; Sodom and Gomorrah). There comes a day of justice for the wicked and God determines when that day is and how it comes. This is, by far, the greatest horror of the spread of the coronavirus … not the loss of physical life … but the loss of tens of thousands of souls in hell forever. (4) Means of Salvation … Through trouble and suffering, people are humbled before God and come to trust in Christ. Examples of this are Paul (Acts 9:8,9), Rahab (Josh 2:8-13), John Newton (author of “Amazing Grace”), and Charles Colson. C.S. Lewis said that whereas God whispers to us in our pleasures, He shouts to us in our pain. It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world. (5) Lesson … Through pain, the faith of Christians is deepened and they are made more fit for service (Job 42:1-6; Rom 5:1-5; Heb 12:11; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet 1:3-7). Charles Spurgeon wrote, "God gets His best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction. All the grace I have got in any of my comfortable and easy times and happy hours might almost lie on a penny. But the good I have received from my sorrows and pains and griefs, is altogether incalculable." Earthly security is no lasting security. Life is surprisingly fragile and we are in control of very little. Everything, including our next breath, rests on the grace of God. "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy" (1 Tim 6:17). "He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD favors those who fear Him, those who wait for His lovingkindness" (Psa 147:10,11). Only Jesus Christ is security. The people who have died from the coronavirus were not the greatest sinners on the earth. One searching question is, "How have we responded to the mercy God has shown to us?" The call to unbelievers is to repent and believe in Jesus Christ. The call to Christians is to honor God with every day of our lives and trust Him in all things, without fear. Visit our website at https://bethelbaptistscs.org/ Bethel Baptist Church 24600 Little Mack Ave St Clair Shores, MI 48080

God and the Coronavirus Profound questions naturally arise in the face of events like the global spread of the coronavirus.  Why does God allow such a disease and why doesn't He stop it, since He is omnipotent?  Could He … would He … have designed such an event?  Though answers to every question certainly cannot be given, the Bible does give us insight into why God allows and even decrees horrible, painful things in His creation. We must begin with the truth about God's sovereignty.  He rules over His creation, including birth and death (Deut 32:39; 1 Sam 2:6).  In fact, without being the cause of sin, God governs everything in His universe by His majestic, and sometimes mysterious, sovereignty (Eph 1:11).  God's plan includes calamities, which He brings (Job 42:11; Isa 10:5-7; 45:7; Amos 3:6; Nahum 1:3-6).  So if God could have prevented the deadly virus, why would He allow and even determine such a horror to take place?  There is no single answer to that question.  The answers must be seen on several levels. (1)   Death is gain for Christians (Psa 116:15; Phil 1:21).  For Christians who died from the coronavirus, it was the ultimate victory for them.  They now live in an infinitely greater life, enjoying the very presence of God forever.  God has innumerable ways to bring His people home to Himself for all eternity, including various diseases. (2)  The death of the ungodly is God's judgment (Jn 3:36; the great flood; Sodom and Gomorrah).  Jesus' point in His answer in Luke 13 is that death comes to all and if there is no repentance, then a person will perish forever.  In working all things after the counsel of His will, God's judgment sometimes takes the form of widespread death.  Unsettling deaths like we have heard about are warnings to the living of the brevity of life, the certainty of death, the ensuing judgment, and the necessity of Christ. (3)  Through trouble and suffering, people are humbled before God and come to trust in Christ.  Examples of this are Paul (Acts 9:8,9), Rahab (Josh 2:8-13), John Newton (author of “Amazing Grace”), and Charles Colson.  C.S. Lewis said that whereas God whispers to us in our pleasures, He shouts to us in our pain.  It is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.  (4)  Through pain, the faith of Christians is deepened and they are made more fit for service (Job 42:1-6;  Rom 5:1-5; Heb 12:11; James 1:2-4; 1 Pet 1:3-7).  Charles Spurgeon wrote, "God gets His best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction.  All the grace I have got in any of my comfortable and easy times and happy hours might almost lie on a penny.  But the good I have received from my sorrows and pains and griefs, is altogether incalculable."  (5)  Earthly security is no lasting security.  Life is surprisingly fragile and we are in control of very little.  Everything, including our next breath, rests on the grace of God.  "Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy" (1 Tim 6:17).  "He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He does not take pleasure in the legs of a man.  The LORD favors those who fear Him, those who wait for His lovingkindness" (Psa 147:10,11).  Only Jesus Christ is security.  The people who have died from the coronavirus were not the greatest sinners on the earth.  One searching question is, "How have we responded to the mercy God has shown to us?"  The call to unbelievers is to repent and believe in Jesus Christ.  The call to Christians is to honor God with every day of our lives and trust Him in all things, without fear.

Michael Sajbel (pronounced like Bible with an S) is a feature film writer, producer and Director whose career has now spanned over three decades. Wraith (2018) is his most recent film, shot in Neenah, Wisconsin, starring Lance Henriksen, Jackson Hurst and Ali Hillis. Michael is perhaps best known for The Ultimate Gift, starring James Garner, Brian Dennehy and Abigail Breslin. He also directed, One Night with The King, a faithful retelling of the Biblical story of Esther, starring Omar Sharif, John Rhys-Davies, Tiffany DuPont, John Noble and Peter O’Toole. Altogether Michael has worked in the above capacities or as a Director of Photography on over 40 feature films and over 400 television episodes. Michael has also worked in the inspirational and faith-based side of the film industry with Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, Charles Colson, Focus on the Family and many others. His most notable film for World Wide Pictures was The Ride, inspired in part by his experiences working at the Rawhide Boys’ Ranch (New London, Wisconsin) for four summers. He also writes and directs Christmas and Easter television specials for India, seen annually by an audience estimated at well over 300 million people. He was born and raised in Wisconsin and is married to Susan Allen, MD, (Anesthesiology) with three children. He attended UCLA where he was named to the Dean’s List all quarters and graduated summa cum laude. He divides his time between Wisconsin and Hollywood and currently has several films in development.   The My Story Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC For professional, award-winning video or podcast production, visit: www.conjostudios.com Like the music on the show? Check out Drew Davidsen's music at www.drewdavidsen.com Check out our pics on Instagram: @MyStoryPodcast Send us a tweet @MyStory_Podcast And LIKE us on Facebook. We like to be liked.

Charles Colson est cet ancien conseiller du président Nixon, compromis dans l’affaire de Watergate et emprisonné ensuite durant plusieurs mois. Devenu chrétien, il se consacra à l’évangélisation des prisons américaines. A son groupe « Amitiés Prisons » se joignent souvent des visiteurs bénévoles pour rendre témoignage devant les prisonniers. Après une de ces visites, au moment de passer au contrôle de la sortie, Colson constata qu’un des bénévoles, le juge Clément, n’avait pas suivi le groupe. Il revint sur ses pas et le trouva dans la cellule du détenu James Brewer. — Juste une minute, dit le visiteur à Colson. C’est important. Voyez-vous, c’est moi qui ai condamné James à la plus lourde peine. Mais maintenant, il est mon frère et nous avons besoin d’une minute pour prier ensemble. — Je restai pétrifié sur le seuil de la cellule, raconte Colson. Devant moi, il y avait deux hommes ; l’un avait le pouvoir, l’autre n’en avait aucun ; l’un était blanc, l’autre, un Noir ; l’un avait condamné l’autre. Partout ailleurs que dans le royaume de Dieu, ce détenu aurait été prêt à tuer ce juge de ses mains nues. Mais là, ils étaient un, et leurs visages reflétaient une extraordinaire expression d’amour, tandis qu’ils priaient ensemble. En sortant de la prison, le juge Clément, très ému, m’expliqua qu’il avait prié pour Brewer chaque jour depuis qu’il l’avait condamné, quatre ans auparavant. Car nous aussi, nous étions autrefois insensés, désobéissants, égarés, asservis à toute espèce de convoitises et de voluptés, vivant dans la méchanceté et dans l’envie, dignes d’être haïs, et nous haïssant les uns, les autres. Mais, lorsque la bonté de Dieu, notre Sauveur et son amour pour les hommes ont été manifestés, il nous a sauvés, Tite 3 : 3-5.

My friend Greg Pennoyer who sits on the board of Prison Fellowship International (PFI) introduced me to Andrew Corley who became the President and CEO of PFI a year ago. I welcomed the opportunity to meet for several reasons. First, is the work in prisons through the Ephesus project colleagues and I have engaged over the last few years. Second, is Andy’s formation and service through the Salvation Army, an evangelical church that befriended my mother in Norway when she was a small child.  Evangelicals have long been leaders in prison ministry around the world. Charles Colson, chief counsel for President Richard Nixon, founded Prison Fellowship following his guilty plea in the midst of the Watergate inquiry and his incarceration at the Maxwell Federal Prison Camp in Alabama for seven months. There are now national Prison Fellowships in 119 countries spanning various cultures and religious communities and Prison Fellowship International works with all of them assisting in ways to enlarge their good work.  Andrew developed his strategic thinking and leadership skills in management as director of global construction companies. I welcome you to our conversation moving from his way of shaping business and questions of purpose, on what it means to be “salt and light” in the market place, and, on how working in prisons is transformative for those who enter behind the walls of separation. I welcome your thoughts on our conversation and may be reached at www.davidgoa.ca/contact.

En medio de la creciente guerra de principios llega una voz de esperanza y razón. Audiolibro La Cosmovisión Cristiana de Charles Colson.

Watching a respected Christian walk away from his or her Christian faith the theological term is apostatize can be deeply disorienting. It leads us to ask all sorts of questions What argument against Christianity did they find so persuasive, and would I be persuaded by that same argument? What happened to them to make them exchange the Christian worldview for one so radically different? If they were formerly a well known Christian writer, musician, pastor, or leader, what does their deconversion mean for the things we have learned from them? Was he or she even a Christian to begin with? This disorientation and the subsequent questions that arise are natural expressions of the sense of loss that we feel when a Christian who we respect and have learned from has seemingly failed us. This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Journal author Kyle Keating about his Christian Research Journal online-exclusive feature article Am I Just Not Chosen? The Disorientation of Deconversion.https://www.equip.org/article/am-i-just-not-chosen-the-disorientation-of-deconversion/ We would also like to invite you to subscribe to the Journal . To subscribe to the Journal, please click here. https://www.equip.org/product/crj-subscription/ When you to subscribe to the Journal ,you join the team of print subscribers whose paid subscriptions help provide the resources at equip.org that minister to people worldwide. These resources include our free online exclusive articles, such as this review, as well as our free Postmodern Realities podcast. To partner with us and help us to continue to create free online exclusive content, we are offering a book discussed in the podcast. Click here to find out more about Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton with a forward by Charles Colson. https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-orthodoxy-by-g-k-chesterton-forward-by-charles-colson/ Another podcast episode with this author: Authentic Community in the Age of Social Media Do not miss an episode please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content

Author, attorney, and Nixon administration insider Geoff Shepard joins S.T. Patrick to reassess the figures and events of the Watergate era. Shepard, the author of The Real Watergate Scandal: Collusion, Conspiracy, and the Plot That Brought Nixon Down, is an expert on the legal malfeasance of the public figures involved, but he also knew many of the administration officials that were so demonized by the media and historical establishment. What were John Ehrlichman, H.R. Haldeman, John Mitchell, and Charles Colson really like? How did a young Geoff Shepard land his first job in the White House? What was the reaction of Ehrlichman's Domestic Council to the failed break-ins? How and when did the Watergate story gain traction nationally? Shepard also takes us into the careers of Judge John Sirica and special prosecutors Archibald Cox and Leon Jaworski. ...All of this and more in our first discussion with author Geoff Shepard. For our FREE archives, go to MidnightWriterNews.com.

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Randi Beth Burton about all things dating. Taking me out of my comfort zone! Randi Beth schooled this old married lady on the newest dating fads and I learned a lot! But more importantly, we sought to look at the awkward experience of dating through the lens of the Gospel. We didn’t hit a lot of practicals, because we figured ya’ll have already been inundated with that, and we admittedly don’t have many tips there anyway. But, we can offer you the refreshing truth of the Gospel that is your hope as you navigate all of life, including dating. Listen to what Randi Beth said,   “It’s so much better for me to look at the situation where God has me and be content in that and love that because He is a good God and He has me there for a purpose. And that purpose is knowing Him and experiencing intimacy with Him.”   Randi Beth is 32, single with 2 awesome roommates and a dog, and she lives in New Braunfels, TX. Randi Beth does Marketing for T Bar M Camps and Retreats. She loves seeing the way God uses camp to impact the lives of the campers who attend, the counselors who serve them all summer, and their families. She has a small group of high school girls that she leads and does life with, which is one of her great blessings in this season of life.   The Gospel meets us wherever we’re at, regardless of our life season. This conversation is actually the third of five episodes we’re putting out on the topic of relationships. So, if you’re new, be sure to hop back to last week’s episode on singleness with Becca Harris and subscribe to the podcast to catch next week’s episode on marriage!     RANDI BETH’S RESOURCES Scripture first and foremost The Mingling of Souls by Matt Chandler Love Song: A Study in the Song of Solomon by Tommy Nelson How Now Shall We Live by Charles Colson   RANDI BETH’S SIMPLE JOYS "Sit Around Time" Quoting Movies Nephews and Niece   OTHER RESOURCES Toward a Biblical Approach to Dating by TGC   CONNECT WITH RANDI BETH Facebook Instagram   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS My friend Amanda Wilson started an Instagram account with a goal to show that “healthy” is attainable and sustainable. Eventually, this birthed ‘A. Wellness Note’, a bite size health resource subscription.  Amanda is aware that healthy is not everyone’s hobby, but believes that it’s everyone’s responsibility to be a steward of their body. Through A. Wellness Note, she seeks to simplify overall wellness and equip you with knowledge and practical steps that will result in a healthy lifestyle. You can find Amanda on Instagram at @awilsonwellness and awilsonwellness.myshopify.com. Use the code JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout and get 10% off your initial subscription through March 19th. That’s JOURNEYWOMEN at checkout and get 10% off your subscription through March 19!   SPONSORSHIP DETAILS You've heard me talk about T Bar M and their awesome retreat offerings, but now it's February which means it's time to start thinking about summer camp! I can tell you from personal experience that the best weeks of my summer growing up and as a staffer in college was at summer camp and T Bar M is one of the best out there! For all you moms out there with school-aged children, you know you have months of summer to plan for your kids, so if you want to give your kids an experience that matters this summer, send them to T Bar M! Your kids will have a chance to step away from the craziness of life, jump into some serious fun, AND grow in their ability to love God and love others! T Bar M has Day Camps if you happen to be local to New Braunfels Texas, or overnight camps for campers 1st – 11th grade, or if you want to join in on the fun, too, we have incredible Family Camps. Go check them out at tbarm.org/journeywomen to learn all about it.   FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN:   SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher).   WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource.   FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates.   *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

Today on Victory Over Sin, Mark Renick is on the phone with the President and CEO of Prison Fellowship, James Ackerman. James is an accomplished business leader and longtime Prison Fellowship volunteer and supporter, who was mentored by Prison Fellowship’s founder, the late Charles Colson. Learn more about Prison Fellowship at prisonfellowship.org.Read More →

In 1972, President Nixon was elected by a 49-state landslide and nearly 50 million votes. He built a grand coalition, welcoming in traditional Democrats including ethnic and working-class voters. Joining us on this week's Nixon Now Podcast is Michael Balzano. Balzano was a White House Staff Assistant from February 1972 through March 1973 where he worked under Charles Colson at the Office of Public Liaison. Balzano acted as a liaison between the Nixon administration and various segments of the population, including labor, Catholics, Poles, Slovaks, Italians, Greeks, Ukranians, Lithuanians, Estonians, and other Eastern European groups. Balzano is also the author of "Building a New Majority," which provides candidates and the public the tools to better understand the complexities of the American workforce. Interview by Jonathan Movroydis.

Luke Nichter and Douglas Brinkley are the editors of The Nixon Tapes: 1973 (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt 2015). Nichter is associate professor of history at Texas A&M University and Brinkley is professor of history at Rice University. For students of the Nixon presidency, this book offers a treasure trove of gems. Nichter and Brinkley have followed up on their earlier volume with new transcripts of the taped Oval Office recordings from 1973. Nixon talks with Henry Kissinger, H.R. Halderman, and John Dean. He talks on New Year’s Day with Charles Colson about bombings in Vietnam and with Al Haig about a White House welcome-home celebration attended by Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Nichter and Douglas Brinkley are the editors of The Nixon Tapes: 1973 (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt 2015). Nichter is associate professor of history at Texas A&M University and Brinkley is professor of history at Rice University. For students of the Nixon presidency, this book offers a treasure trove of gems. Nichter and Brinkley have followed up on their earlier volume with new transcripts of the taped Oval Office recordings from 1973. Nixon talks with Henry Kissinger, H.R. Halderman, and John Dean. He talks on New Year’s Day with Charles Colson about bombings in Vietnam and with Al Haig about a White House welcome-home celebration attended by Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Nichter and Douglas Brinkley are the editors of The Nixon Tapes: 1973 (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt 2015). Nichter is associate professor of history at Texas A&M University and Brinkley is professor of history at Rice University. For students of the Nixon presidency, this book offers a treasure trove of gems. Nichter and Brinkley have followed up on their earlier volume with new transcripts of the taped Oval Office recordings from 1973. Nixon talks with Henry Kissinger, H.R. Halderman, and John Dean. He talks on New Year’s Day with Charles Colson about bombings in Vietnam and with Al Haig about a White House welcome-home celebration attended by Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Nichter and Douglas Brinkley are the editors of The Nixon Tapes: 1973 (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt 2015). Nichter is associate professor of history at Texas A&M University and Brinkley is professor of history at Rice University. For students of the Nixon presidency, this book offers a treasure trove of gems. Nichter and Brinkley have followed up on their earlier volume with new transcripts of the taped Oval Office recordings from 1973. Nixon talks with Henry Kissinger, H.R. Halderman, and John Dean. He talks on New Year’s Day with Charles Colson about bombings in Vietnam and with Al Haig about a White House welcome-home celebration attended by Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Sin is a subject that is continually avoided in our world today but the fact of the matter is that sin is real! Many Christians don't talk about it and many preachers don't preach about it...Sin - it is one of those things that people don't want to talk about..." (Pamela Rose Williams) "Man's way of dealing with sin is denial or defense. God's way is declaration." (Larry R. Moyer) "If there is anything worse than our sins, it is our infinite capacity to rationalize it away." (Charles Colson)

Timothy George reflects on the life of Charles Colson then introduces a message, preached in summer 2011, which is Colson's challenge to pastors in the 21st century.

Timothy George reflects on the life of Charles Colson then introduces a message, preached in summer 2011, which is Colson's challenge to pastors in the 21st century.

Hear more about a drone that recently crashed in Iran. And Will Ron Paul run as a third party candidate? Emily Colson, artist, writer, and daughter of Charles Colson talks to Mark about her book "My Dance With Max". And the latest on a Grenade attack in Belgium. All this and more! Don't miss a minute!

As an ordained minister, John’s stubbornly faith-based career spans over thirty-five years of distinctive ministry, first as a singer/songwriter, recording artist and pioneer of Jesus Music, and now as a best-selling author and popular speaker at conferences, retreats, churches and colleges/universities nationally. John’s body of work includes 12 albums, 15 books, and numerous articles for a variety of publications including Christianity Today, Relevant magazine, Guideposts, Decision,Moody, and online with Charles Colson’s Breakpoint.org and was an award winning columnist for Contemporary Christian Music magazine (CCM) for over 23 years. As Senior Writer for Rick Warren’s Purpose DrivenLife.Com, John provided daily devotionals to an audience of 80,000 that soon grew to well over 400,000 with overwhelming positive responses.

As an ordained minister, John’s stubbornly faith-based career spans over thirty-five years of distinctive ministry, first as a singer/songwriter, recording artist and pioneer of Jesus Music, and now as a best-selling author and popular speaker at conferences, retreats, churches and colleges/universities nationally. John’s body of work includes 12 albums, 15 books, and numerous articles for a variety of publications including Christianity Today, Relevant magazine, Guideposts, Decision,Moody, and online with Charles Colson’s Breakpoint.org and was an award winning columnist for Contemporary Christian Music magazine (CCM) for over 23 years. As Senior Writer for Rick Warren’s Purpose DrivenLife.Com, John provided daily devotionals to an audience of 80,000 that soon grew to well over 400,000 with overwhelming positive responses.

As an ordained minister, John’s stubbornly faith-based career spans over thirty-five years of distinctive ministry, first as a singer/songwriter, recording artist and pioneer of Jesus Music, and now as a best-selling author and popular speaker at conferences, retreats, churches and colleges/universities nationally. John’s body of work includes 12 albums, 15 books, and numerous articles for a variety of publications including Christianity Today, Relevant magazine, Guideposts, Decision,Moody, and online with Charles Colson’s Breakpoint.org and was an award winning columnist for Contemporary Christian Music magazine (CCM) for over 23 years. As Senior Writer for Rick Warren’s Purpose DrivenLife.Com, John provided daily devotionals to an audience of 80,000 that soon grew to well over 400,000 with overwhelming positive responses.

Timothy George and Charles Colson discuss the history and vision of The Manhattan Declaration a year after its release. Colson also talks about his relationship with his daughter Emily and grandson Max, who is autistic. In the book Dancing with Max (Zondervan 2010), Colson's daughter tells the story of raising Max as a single parent, and both father and daughter relate the profound lessons that Max has taught them.

Veteran freethought activist Catherine Fahringer, a pithy interview, talks about being an atheist activist in Texas, her rejection of the "Big Spook in the Sky," and some recent Texas state/church violations. Tune in to hear how Charles Colson is defaming atheists these days with an except of his speech before the Southern Baptist Convention, as well as a segment from the Jon Stewart Show about Bush's meeting with the Pope that will make you smile. The show will be the broadcast debut of Dan Barker's "Lucifer's Lament," a song from the point of view of the devil, in the Locrian musical mode known as "the devil's mode." The show is hosted by Foundation co-presidents Dan Barker and Annie Laurie Gaylor and is produced by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. (MP3, 52 min, 23.7 MB)