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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/22/26), Hank interviews Francis Beckwith on his article in the Christian Research Journal titled, “The Christian Citizen*”Hank also answers the following questions:How to best present Philippians 2:5-8 in a relevant and engaging way to a Sunday school class? Richard - Lexington, KY (15:14)We all sin, and sin is fun in many instances. If we are certain about going to heaven, why stop? Al - Calgary, AB (20:41)
God, Government, and the Christian Citizen. Romans 13:1-7. Derin Stidd
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we explore what it means to be both a Christian and an American citizen. We discuss the blessings of living in a representative democracy, the importance of honoring governing authorities, and how faith shapes political engagement. From voting and civic responsibility to trusting God in uncertain times, this conversation encourages Christians to approach politics with gratitude, wisdom, love, and humility. Join us as we reflect on patriotism, freedom, and the responsibility of living out our faith while remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. Support the showThe ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God's Word and equip you to face some of today's hardest issues. Don't miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You'll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference
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Episode Summary In Part 4 of That They May Have Life, we continue our morality series by moving through the Fourth Commandment's reach into civil society and then turning to the Fifth Commandment: “You shall not kill.” We begin with Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5), where the Lord deepens the commandment beyond the external act of murder to the interior roots of anger, contempt, and vengeance. From there we explore why every human life is sacred, what the Church teaches about abortion, euthanasia, suicide, and scandal, and how Catholics are called to protect life with both truth and mercy. We also address legitimate defense, the responsibilities of civil authority, the Christian duty toward the common good, and the Church's role in making moral judgments when fundamental human rights or the salvation of souls is at stake. The session concludes by previewing the next series on the sacraments. Key Scripture Matthew 5:21–48 (anger, purity of heart, truthfulness, mercy, love of enemies) Luke 10:27 (love of God and neighbor) Matthew 22:37–40 (the greatest commandments) Mark 1:15 (repent and believe in the Gospel) Matthew 10:37 (loving Christ above family ties) Matthew 22:21 (render to Caesar…) Acts 5:29 (we must obey God rather than men) Topics Covered Recap: beatitude, repentance, law and grace, the Decalogue The Fourth Commandment and the “domestic church” Civil society, authority, and conscientious objection Witness of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter and A Hidden Life The Fifth Commandment: why human life is sacred Abortion: truth, mercy, and the Church's positive duty to support mothers and families Euthanasia vs. allowing natural death (ordinary vs. extraordinary means) Suicide: the objective evil of the act, diminished culpability, and Christian hope Scandal, gossip/slander, bodily integrity, organ donation, and peace Legitimate defense, punishment, just war principles, and the death penalty as a prudential judgment Practical Takeaways Ask: Where do anger, contempt, or vengeance take root in my heart? Protect life with both conviction and compassion—especially by helping people in crisis Pray for leaders and seek the common good without losing charity Remember: the Lord's call is not perfectionism, but conversion toward love Next Episode Next week we begin a new series on the sacraments, starting with Baptism and Confirmation.
As God's Servant to punish the Evil and honor the Good, what do Christians owe the Civil Magistrate? What are the duties of Christian Citizenship? What does it mean to submit to the governing authorities in Romans 13 and is taxation theft or something else?
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In this message, we explore what it means on how to think about the government as a follower of Jesus. Many Christians wrestle with questions about politics, authority, and where our true allegiance lies. We address some of the most common questions believers have about government and how Scripture calls us to live—respecting and obeying earthly authority while remembering that our highest loyalty is to Christ and His kingdom. No matter who is in charge, we trust that God is sovereign and we live to honor Him above all. Continue listening for more in depth answers on the most common questions asked by Christians about the government!
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If My People: A Christian Citizen's Role in the Political Realm Caleb Schafer, the lead pastor of Redeemer's Church, shares a message about how and why we, as Christians, should pray for and be involved in politics. Sunday, October 27th, 2024 | 10.27.24 Category: Election, Voting, Government Leaders
In today's message, we explored what it means to be a Christian citizen in a politically charged world, using Jeremiah 29 as our guide. We discussed the cultural shifts that have blurred the lines between personal and political issues and how Christians are called to live faithfully in such a society. The focus was on living as exiles in a secular world, engaging actively while maintaining our Christian identity. We also touched on the political implications of our faith and the role of the church in standing firm on biblical principles. Finally, practical steps were offered for applying these teachings in our daily lives.
Today Pastor Mike and Connor continue the conversation on politics. As something that seems to be demanding our attention more than ever, Christians can often feel confused or frustrated on where to even start or what to think. In these episodes we're hoping to help bring the believer some clarity.
Today Pastor Mike and Connor continue the conversation on politics. As something that seems to be demanding our attention more than ever, Christians can often feel confused or frustrated on where to even start or what to think. In these episodes we're hoping to help bring the believer some clarity.
Today Pastor Mike and Connor continue the conversation on politics. As something that seems to be demanding our attention more than ever, Christians can often feel confused or frustrated on where to even start or what to think. In these episodes we're hoping to help bring the believer some clarity.
Our world seems to become more divided by the day. We are ending relationships over differences in opinion on political matters. How can we restore unity to our families and communities? In this episode, Angela talks with Andrew Hanauer, the President and CEO of the One America Movement, an organization founded by faith leaders to fight toxic polarization, about how faith communities and leaders can work to model unity during increasingly divisive times. In Andrew's words: “politics will not fill the Spiritual holes in our lives,” but he believes that Scripture holds the answers we seek. Many of us feel that we can have little or no impact on culture or politics, but we have a lot of impact within our communities. Can we work together in the places where we can make an impact and effect meaningful change? How can our faith communities meet our needs so that we do not need to turn to political groups to find our identity?Guest BioAndrew Hanauer is the President and CEO of the One America Movement, an organization founded by faith leaders to fight toxic polarization. One America supports faith leaders and faith communities to reject toxic forms of division and offer a moral vision that transcends our divisive and disconnected culture. Under Andrew's leadership, the One America Movement has become one of the largest and fastest-growing organizations combating division in American society, quintupling in size in the past three years.Andrew is a frequent public speaker at houses of worship of all kinds and has represented One America before gatherings of the National Governors' Association, Americorps, Points of Light, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and many more, and podcasts as wide-ranging as Fuller Seminary and Islamic Relief USA. His work has been published or featured by USA Today, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, Salon, the Christian Citizen, and media outlets across the US.When he is not fighting toxic polarization, Andrew is spending time with his family, coaching little league, rooting for the Golden State Warriors and Arkansas Razorbacks, and participating in small groups at his church.LinksDownload the ProGrace Conversation Guide: https://www.prograce.org/about One America Movement website: https://oneamericamovement.org/One America Movement Substack: https://oneamericamovement.substack.com/
More and more politics seems to be an unavoidable part of life. This is especially true for the Christian. So how are Christians, who are citizens of Heaven, meant to interact and participate in politics here on earth? Today Pastor Mike and Connor hope to lay a foundation for the Christian to start from.
More and more politics seems to be an unavoidable part of life. This is especially true for the Christian. So how are Christians, who are citizens of Heaven, meant to interact and participate in politics here on earth? Today Pastor Mike and Connor hope to lay a foundation for the Christian to start from.
More and more politics seems to be an unavoidable part of life. This is especially true for the Christian. So how are Christians, who are citizens of Heaven, meant to interact and participate in politics here on earth? Today Pastor Mike and Connor hope to lay a foundation for the Christian to start from.
In this episode, James sits down with David Koyzis author of Citizenship Without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement. He also writes a blog titled "Notes from a Byzantine-Rite Calvinist." David and James discuss the challenge of idolatry in the political realm, as well as strategies for Christians to love God and neighbor by engaging in activities oriented toward justice. To connect with James, visit https://usefultogod.com/contact-us. You can find Citizenship Without Illusions at ivpress.com (use the code IVPPOD20 for 20% off your purchase). You can also find David's other works at ivpress.com or amazon.com. Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey of Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies (https://www.ivpress.com/political-visions-illusions). We Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God (click here) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Can Christians thrive in any environment? Does persecution and chaos paralyze Christians from engaging in their community and influencing others? Under what types of government can Christianity truly thrive? We'll tackle these complex questions by examining historical and contemporary examples of Christians who have navigated various political landscapes while maintaining their faith and integrity. You'll discover Christian principles to guide us in being responsible, ethical, and influential citizens—even in a woke culture—that equip us to be a beacon of light to a secular society! Join Eric Hovind and William Federer to gain practical wisdom on how to victoriously live out your faith in the public sphere under any political climate! Watch this Podcast on Video at: https://creationtoday.org/on-demand-classes/how-to-be-a-christian-citizen-creation-today-show-378/ Join Eric LIVE each Wednesday at 12 Noon CT for conversations with Experts. You can support this podcast by becoming a Creation Today Partner at CreationToday.org/Partner
The Gathering Church main campus is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchMidland Campus on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringOdessa Campus on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mygatheringochttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringochttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringocGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE
The Gathering Church main campus is located in Midland, Texas.You can watch our live worship experience online at mygathering.liveVisit our website at https://www.mygathering.churchMidland Campus on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mgatheringhttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringhttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringOdessa Campus on Social Mediahttps://facebook.com/mygatheringochttps://Instagram.com/mygatheringochttps://Twitter.com/mygatheringocGOD | COMMUNITY | PURPOSE
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Christian Citizen (Part 3) Subtitle: 1 Peter Speaker: Nicholas Claxton Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 4/7/2024 Bible: 1 Peter 2:16-17 Length: 49 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Grace Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Christian Citizen (Part 2) Subtitle: 1 Peter Speaker: Nicholas Claxton Broadcaster: Grace Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/24/2024 Bible: 1 Peter 2:15 Length: 53 min.
The weekly sermon from Pastor Steve Rief, at Evergreen Community Church in Redland, Oregon.
Series: RomansThe Christian CitizenRomans 13:1-14 Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God. Romans 13:1 God designed humanity to live within authority structures. God's Intention for the Government · Governments exist to allow and protect human flourishing. · Governments exist to restrain evil. The Christian Citizen · We are called to submit to God's assigned leaders. The government's rule is not absolute in our lives, only God has that right and role. · We are expected to honor the installed authority. Do not owe anyone anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.Romans 13:8 · We are commanded to live out the Golden Rule. · We are commissioned to faithfully proclaim the gospel. Today's Takeaways God has established government for the good of humanity, and Christians should seek to live peacefully within its structure. Government often fails to fulfill its godly purposes, but that does not alleviate Christian responsibility. No human institution can sustain hope for humanity, only Christ can bear that load. Christians are to share the gospel to bring hope to broken people and broken structures.
Pastor Philip Jeffries Meadowthorpe Baptist Church http://www.meadowthorpebaptistchurch.com 330 Larch Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 (859) 523-3815
The Bible tells us that we should submit to every human institution. Does that mean we should be compliant and allow a holocaust to happen? Does that mean we should sit still under tyranny? No, we say, but why?
Brad Flurry - Central Campus - Luke 20
We are pleased to welcome Dr. David Innes on the podcast today. He is the author of Scott's most highlighted book of 2022, Christ and the Kingdom of Men: Foundations of Political Life. NOTES: By day David is a professor of Politics at Kings College. By night he is a prolific author. He has written Christ and the Kingdoms of Men: Foundations of Political Life and The Voting Christian. He has also written about Francis Bacon and the Christian Citizen. He has not one, but two Amazon Author pages. Here is his CV. He writes regularly for World Magazine. RECAP & TAKEAWAYS: Government is built into creation: The sun rules the day and the moon rules the night. Civil Government is under God. It is for your good. Its purpose is to secure life, the conditions for human prospering, and secure spiritual flourishing. Tyranny is using public authority for private advantage. American government comes from three streams: A Christian stream. A classical stream. An Enlightenment stream. The problem of government is how to invest it with enough authority to accomplish God's purpose and keep it from having too much authority so it abuses its authority. GET IN TOUCH: We'd love to hear from you. Please send us an email or question at comment@cithonahillpodcast.com. MUSIC: Little Lily Swing, Tri-Tachyon, Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing Sorry, Comfort Fit, Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Germany (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 DE),
What are a Christian's responsibilities in a democracy? What are our civic duties and how to relate to our Christian faith? We talk about this and more in this week's episode.
As a Christian citizen in whatever country, what are some principles of conduct or attitude that every Christian citizen should embrace and live out?
Acts 4:23-31
#7 Fighting the Culture War – Your First Duty as a Christian Citizen Today, Brad Bright talks about the most important thing you can do as a Christian citizen, something we often ignore. If we don't get the fundamentals right, the will to win is not enough. That's why Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardy began every training camp holding up a football accompanied by these words, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” If you want to change culture, where must you start? And what will happen if you don't? Your 7 Duties as a Christian Citizen available at BrightMedia.org
Democracy or more specifically Liberal Democracy has been a significant part in Western society, but is it in trouble? Is Democracy even the best form of government? The rise in fake news and volatile discourse has seem to undermine the Democratic system. Dr. Craig Gay, who directs Regent's ThM, helps to bring clarity to these questions and more.
In episode 5, Brittany and Aurelia recount stories of their child self, extend love, and embrace wisdom that our inner child teaches. We focus on liberating our child self to create freedom in adulthood. Join our communiTEA to engage in our weekly mantras like “liberate little you” for episode 5. Listen to Nuance Tea on Apple Podcasts and Spotify or your favorite podcast platform! Theme song by Sherricka Yvette, Jam Session Find her music on Spotify Follow her on IG @sherrickayvette Show Intro (0:18) The Roundup (0:35) Favorite moments on the Grammys Holding space for the lives lost in the recent mass shootings Brittany's recent Advocate's Prayer published in the Christian Citizen, “Standing in Solidarity with the Asian American community” The Essentials (8:11) Brittany is going with the flow More ways to support Nuance Tea, coming soon! Aurelia's favorite song of all time, Jhene Aiko's “Love” Inner Child conversation (12:45) The wisdom of our inner child Intuitive writing through The Aura House Send love to your child self The gift of vulnerability Mantra: Liberate Little You (33:16) Hillary: Care less about what other people think or want for you Matthew: “You will find your people” Alicia: “There is nothing wrong with you, you are perfect as you are” Bethany: “It gets better, you are pretty great the way God made you” Find our communiTEA on IG & Facebook @nuanceteapodcast (37:14)
Rich Harwood President & Founder, The Harwood Institute Author, Speaker, Innovator After working on more than 20 political campaigns and two highly respected non-profits, Rich Harwood set out to create something entirely different. He founded what is now known as The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation in 1988, when he was just 27 years old. Soon after, he wrote the ground-breaking report Citizen and Politics: A View from Main Street, the first national study to uncover that Americans did not feel apathetic about politics, but instead held a deep sense of anger and disconnection. Over the past 30 years, Rich has innovated and developed a new philosophy and practice of how communities can solve shared problems, create a culture of shared responsibility and deepen people's civic faith. The Harwood practice of Turning Outward has spread to all 50 U.S. States and is being used in 40 countries. Rich has invested his career in revitalizing the nation's hardest-hit communities, transforming the world's largest organizations and reconnecting institutions like newsrooms and schools to society. In Newtown, CT, after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Rich led the process for the community to collectively decide the fate of the school building. Rich is an inspiring, sought-after speaker, who regularly keynotes major conferences and events. He appears regularly on major media outlets. He has written four books, scores of articles and numerous groundbreaking reports. He's also written numerous studies and articles that have appeared on national media including MSNBC, NPR, CNN's Inside Politics, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Special Report with Brit Hume and C-SPAN. Recently, he became a regular contributor to The Christian Citizen, a publication that provides thought on issues of justice, mercy and faith. Follow Rich t: @RichHarwood f: Rich Harwood Support this podcast
This week Steve talked about being in the world but not of the world and what that means for the Christian's political involvement.
This week Steve talked about being in the world but not of the world and what that means for the Christian's political involvement.
This week Steve talked about being in the world but not of the world and what that means for the Christian's political involvement.
The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to illustrate the life and death impact of how we live in relation to those around us. Good citizens save lives. Irresponsible citizens put others at risk with their lethal decisions. But what does it mean to be a responsible citizen? That's the discussion Don McLaughlin is leading us through on this episode of the Love First Podcast
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