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Tom Sine's most recent book (co-authored with Dwight Friesen) is 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change.Tom Sine has been doing future forecasting for many decades and has helped lots of churches think about what is happening in their communities now so that they can make plans as they anticipate what is coming in the next several years.Tom also thinks a lot about the younger generations and how their presence and activity will shape our society in the coming years and decades. And what I love about Tom's knowledge of the younger generations is that it is based not only on research, but on relationships. We talk about all of this in this episode of Spiritual Life and Leadership.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Tom Sine's most recent book (co-authored with Dwight Friesen) is 2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change.For 28 years, Tom taught a course at Fuller Theological Seminary's Seattle extension called “Christian World View in Rapidly Changing Times.”Tom Sine explains why churches today have a difficult time connecting with Gen Y and Gen Z.Tom shares an example of young people who made a difference in their community.Younger generations may be dropping off from the church because they are more concerned about social issues. And they may not see the church engaging in the issues that matter to them.To begin engaging in forecasting, it is helpful to talk to business leaders in our churches.Tom Sine says we need to move beyond charity to real serious neighborhood empowerment.Gen Y and Gen Z will not be able to afford homes as nice as their parents.Tom Sine recommends we come up with creative living arrangements.On May 10, 2023, Tom Sine will be doing a webinar together with Tod Bolsinger titled, "Leadership and the Challenges Facing our Neighbors Today and Tomorrow: Your Community's Pain, Your Calling.” Registration info is coming soon.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Books mentioned:2020s Foresight: Three Vital Practices for Thriving in a Decade of Accelerating Change, by Ton Sine and Dwight FriesenLive Like You Give a Damn: Join the Changemaking Celebration, by Tom SineBlog:Christine Sine - www.godspacelight.comRelated episodes:Episode 118: Forecasting and Innovation, with Tom Sine and Dwight Friesen, co-authors of 2020s ForesightLearn how to lead your church into ministry that matters. Check out my online course, Engaging God's Mission.
The Christian worldview is challenged like never before in American culture. With a majority of kids leaving the faith after they leave the nest, Christian parents need to prioritize establishing a biblical worldview in the lives of our children. Our kids can't keep what they don't own, and they can't own what they haven't received. But how do we teach our kids the Christian worldview? What foundational principles need to be covered and how do we break it down for young minds to grasp? Catherine's guest in this episode is an expert at teaching the Christian worldview to children. Elizabeth Urbanowicz holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Several years into her teaching experience, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding materials that effectively met this need, she created a curriculum that did. Foundation Worldview exists to equip Christian parents with the resources they need to train children to soundly interpret Scripture, carefully evaluate every idea they encounter, and understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth firmly believes that the Christian youth exodus can be a thing of the past. When kids are equipped to soundly interpret Scripture, they will quickly develop a biblical worldview. When kids are taught to think well, they can carefully evaluate the messages they are exposed to each day. To see clips from this interview and find inspiring supplemental quotes and posts, connect with Catherine on Instagram and Facebook . To receive updates about each new podcast and free resources like Scripture songs, Bible verses to pray over prodigal children, and a topical index of Scriptures for prayer, subscribe to Catherine's website. COUPON CODE: Use the coupon code “CPCW10” to get $10 off any family license with Foundation Worldview. CPCW WORLDVIEW SERIES REFERENCED: EPISODE 6: 5 Reasons You Should Teach Your Kids about Other Worldviews EPISODE 7: What Worldviews Are Competing with Your Kids Faith? EPISODE 8: What Sets the Christian Worldview Apart from Other Worldviews? EPISODE 9: How Does the Christian Worldview Create a World We All Want To Live In RESOURCES MENTIONED: “Only 4 Percent of Gen Z Have a Biblical Worldview”, Impact 360/Barna Research “Atheism Doubles Among Gen Z”, Barna Research “Do We Live in a Post-Modern Society?”, William Lane Craig SCRIPTURE MENTIONED: John 18:37 John 14:6 John 1:1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(sponsored content) Find out more about the Colson Fellows program that Michael mentions on this episode by going to https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/ColsonFellows2023 Have you found yourself wondering what on earth has happened to western culture? How did it become such a crazy, immoral society? But more importantly, have you wondered what (if anything) individual Christ-followers like yourself can DO to stem the tide of the rising evil that we see all around us? As a Morning Mindset listener, I suspect you have asked that last question and for that reason, I'm excited to present an educational opportunity to you that I know you'll appreciate and am confident will equip you to BE a difference maker for the Kingdom of God. This BONUS EPISODE features Michael Craven, Vice President, Equipping & Mobilization at Colson Center for Christian Worldview. As you'll hear in our conversation, Michael's passion is to equip people like you and me to effectively and powerfully answer the culture's many objections to the Christian faith and not only win arguments, but win the culture. Michael's hope and optimism resonated with me deeply and I'm sure it will for you as well. What you'll hear in this conversation [2:06] What's happened in our culture and the Church's painful response. [9:59] How Jesus drew Michael Craven to Himself. [16:38] Why Christians should be the most outrageous and happy people in the world. [20:00] How loving your neighbor has been redefined, for their harm. [26:28] What Christians should do if they are overwhelmed by the culture's craziness. [30:29] Why Micheal is super optimistic about the church in America. [32:06] How the Colson Fellows program can fill in the gaps for the average Christian. [41:40] How you can participate in the Colson Fellows program. [43:34] Stories of how the Colson Fellowship has impacted the lives of participants. [46:36] Why we might be living in the most exciting times in the history of the church. Find out more about the Colson Fellows program that Michael mentions on this episode by going to https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/ColsonFellows2023
Episode 3 is finally here! First, a quick recap of all things 2020 to 2023 (first 27 minutes) including a needed correction to previous comments regarding Ravi Zacharias, what it means to practice sin and more.Then we move into the topic - establishing a Christian Worldview and the implications for life and living. It's "An the whole world...VIEW" part II.No Q&A this episode, but our Q&A number has changed: 802-870-TCDC (8232). Drop off a question, leave a comment or if you prefer e-mail: tcdcqna@gmail.com.
The ride home with John & Kathy! Buckle in for a Thursday full! Like… Choice: overlook an offense (prov 19:11) or Forgive? ... GUEST Rev Kurt Bjorklund ... Sr Pastor, Orchard Hill Church Asbury Revival ... GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, & Rutgers Univ ... author of "The Works of His Hands: A Scientist's Journey from Atheism to Faith” Lori Lightfoot, Defunding the police, and a free & orderly society ... GUEST J Warner Wallace ... Dateline featured Cold-Case Detective, Author, Speaker, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, & Adjunct Prof of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and Southern Evangelical Seminary ... newest book, “Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World That Rejects the Bible” Plus Does This Make Sense? And more! Thanks for riding with us on The Ride Home with John & Kathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Homeschool News: We give you the details of some wonderful opportunities for your homeschool students: Civics Seminars in Raleigh, a Free Chess workshop, and the NCHE statewide graduation. Homeschool Conversations: We talk with Dr. Bill Brown, Senior Fellow of Worldview and Culture at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Dr. Brown is also our teen track speaker at this year's Thrive! conference. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Tips and encouragement for new homeschoolers.
GUEST: JEREMY WALKER, pastor and writer/presenter, Revival documentary filmThe term “revival” conveys the idea of “coming back to life” or “increasing in strength or intensity”. The word doesn't appear in Scripture and yet there were times in the Bible or in history when Christians and churches revived spiritually, characterized by such things as fervent repentance of sin, earnest pleading in prayer, deep commitment to holiness, and boldness in proclaiming the truth and the gospel.Christians were revived, nonbelievers were saved, and even communities were impacted with the good graces of God.This weekend on The Christian Worldview, we will look back in history to examine what led to times of revival, such as the Reformation in Europe and the Great Awakening in America.Jeremy Walker will be our guest. Jeremy is the pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England and the writer and host of a brand new documentary film entitled “Revival: The Work of God”, which surveys great times of revival in the United Kingdom and the United States, featuring both well-known and lesser-known people and places.We will also discuss what is being called a revival on the campus of Asbury University, a Christian liberal arts college in Wilmore, KY. For over two weeks, first students and then others from around the country have gathered continually in an auditorium for mostly music and prayer.------------------------Related Article:Holy FOMO?Related Resource:REVIVAL: The Work of God
Jesus Was Not God Prior To His Birth and Exaltation To The Godhead! -----Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVBEmail: richardahardin@yahoo.com Weekly: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun, 6-8 AM (CST)rahardin.com -Bio, 18 Videos, Podcasts***** I will discuss mercy, then the relationship of mercy and truth in the Old Testament (OT) which shows that Jesus did not live or serve in the OT, except for the days He walked on Earth. Jesus only became exalted to the fullness of Godhead, Trinity, after His death and then He became the third part of the Trinity after His resurrection. I will show from Scripture there was no grace in the OT: Grace and Truth came by Jesus. God and His Spoken Word, Christ, was the full expression of the Godhead in the OT, look at Psalms 25:10, "ALL the paths of the Lord are Mercy and Truth unto such as keep His Covenant and His Testimonies." and Isaiah 59:21, "As for Me, this is My Covenant with them, saith the Lord; My Spirit (Mercy) that is upon thee, and My Words(Truth) which I have put in thy mouth,..". When Jesus was exalted to the fullness of the Godhead, the Trinity of God came into existence: God the Father, Jesus the Son and Their Spoken Living Word, Christ. This is very different than what is being presently taught as the "Christian World View." Jesus, the man, died on the cross for our sin sacrifice because the Spirit of Christ left Him when He cried out, "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Jesus the man then died and paid the sin sacrifice for us! That is why God was so pleased with the man Jesus and exalted Him through just being our mediator, to being fully God in the fullness of the Godhead! on @KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sat #GPWF #Christian & on rahardin.com anytime or speak to Alexa and say, "Play God's Pure Word of Faith.
Just as the bad behavior of Christians does not disprove the truth claims of Christianity, neither can the sexism, misogyny, or even abuse committed by some Christian men prove that Christianity itself is sexist. To learn more about how Christianity dignifies women, ask for a copy of Abdu Murray's new book More Than a White Man's Religion when you give a gift of any amount to the Colson Center this month. Just go to ColsonCenter.org/February.
Elizabeth Urbanowitz at Foundation Worldview shares her important work in teaching a Christian worldview. You do not want to miss this!!! Elizabeth has created an amazing amount of material that you can easily access. A former schoolteacher who recognized the need for this important work, Elizabeth set about to make it happen. Now, her foundation has an entire library of digital material ready for you to help your children. Can't wait for you to hear! Find it at foundationworldview.com Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Why "Bad" Happens to "Good" People? ---Tue---rahardin.com-- Bio, PodsMy Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB****Richard Hardin, POBox 45684, OKC, OK 73145.****There are many very important subjects which are not being taught in the Christian community or Christian World View, and there are many that are being taught incorrectly on false beliefs, and some popular beliefs that are made up and have no mention whatsoever in the Bible . Why do such bad things happen to "good" people? AND why do such "good" things happen to "bad" people???****There are 5 kind of people in the world for this message: (First) Children or anyone who has not come to the age, time, or mental accountability to God. There are (2 kind) of non-Christians: Some who are right now seeking God, and others who are willfully rejecting God, and there are (2 kind) of Christians: Some who are being lazy, carnal, babes in Christ who are not really seeking a closer fellowship with God, but are maybe going to church doing things which look good outwardly, 2 Chronicles 12:14, says Rehoboam, “Did evil because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord.” And the Fifth group are Christians who are seeking their holy calling of 2 Tim 1:9, “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” It is not our position to judge what happens to others, but Active Christians will be sharing their changed heart born again experience and the gospel with others as much as they can because they know the seriousness for those who will suffer eternity without Christ! ***Which are you? on @KLRNRadio.com CST 7 AM Tue #GPWF #Christian & at rahardin.com
“Hope” in Scripture can be defined as the believer's assurance that the blessings God promises for the future will occur. It's joyful expectation of an unrealized future reality. The greatest, most joy-producing promise that God has made is that His Son Jesus Christ is going to return to earth to bring His followers to heaven for eternity.1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 says, “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.”Whether you believe this describes the rapture of church-age believers or simply the second coming of Christ to resurrect believers to rule and reign with him, the result is the same—Christ will raise the earthly bodies of believers (whether dead or alive), transform the perishable bodies into imperishable bodies, reuniting the soul and spirit with the imperishable body to spend eternity in heaven.Why is this the greatest hope? Because eternity in the presence of God is the greatest blessing, especially in light of the alternative—unending torment in the lake of fire. Listen to how Jesus describes the eternity of hell: “If your eye causes you to stumble, throw it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, than, having two eyes, to be cast into hell, where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.” (Mark 9:47-48).There is no more poignant, rubber-meets-the-road test of what you believe, what your hope is, than when a loved one dies or when you are facing death yourself.How can one have assurance of going to heaven rather than doubt or dread of hell? How can one have faith in a realm that we can't see or touch? Join us this weekend on The Christian Worldview as we discuss the trustworthy God who will keep His greatest promise.
Preachers # 4 ----Sat---- Preachers Do Not go to Seminaries or other religious schools to learn God's Pure Word: they go to learn how to preach & teach the Bible according to their chosen religious denomination or group. ---------My Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB*Richard Hardin, POBox 45684, OKC, OK 73145****God is not backing up our confused, mixed-up Christian community. The denominational beliefs are so mixed up and even opposite in many cases to other denominations and what is being taught as commonly called, "The Christian World View." God doesn't tell groups these mixed beliefs, they are the devil's confusion. Our secular ungodly society is showing or reflecting the failure of our Christian Society to show and live the true Pure Word of God.****I name ministers and teachings they have about Biblical grace, mercy, and charity, etc. I am just quoting what they pay thousands of dollars to say themselves over TV and radio, so they should appreciate me telling you what they believe, but they might not like me pointing out that what many of them are teaching is opposite what the Bible says. Some of these men have spent years teaching “their” gospel, their “grace,” their "faith," which is filled with errors. These errors are why God is not backing up our Christian Society in the USA for Proverbs 30:5-6 states, “Every Word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. ADD thou not unto His Words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” We are found liars when we misquote God's Word because He will not support or back up what we say. Our “Christian Society” is filled with liars! Listen on KLRNRadio.com 6AM CST Sat #GPWF #Christian or anytime at rahardin.com, Radio
Preachers #3 ----Fri---- Preachers Do Not go to Seminaries or other religious schools to learn God's Pure Word: they go to learn how to preach & teach the Bible according to their chosen religious denomination or group. -rahardin.com, Videos, Podcasts ---- email: rhardin77@yahoo.com- Weekly Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; S-S,6-8AM (CST) *Richard Hardin, POBox 45684, OKC, OK 73145- Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVBDenominational beliefs are so mixed up and even opposite in many cases to other denominations and what is being taught as commonly called, "The Christian World View." God doesn't tell groups these mixed beliefs, they are the devil's confusion. Our secular ungodly society is showing or reflecting the failure of our Christian Society to show and live the true Pure Word of God.****I name ministers and teachings they have about Biblical grace, mercy, and charity, etc. I am just quoting what they pay thousands of dollars to say themselves over TV and radio, so they should appreciate me telling you what they believe, but they might not like me pointing out that what many of them are teaching is opposite what the Bible says. Some of these men have spent years teaching “their” gospel, their “grace,” their "faith," which is filled with errors. These errors are why God is not backing up our Christian Society in the USA for Proverbs 30:5-6 states, “Every Word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. ADD thou not unto His Words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” We are found liars when we misquote God's Word because He will not support or back up what we say. Our “Christian Society” is filled with liars! Listen on KLRNRadio.com 7AM CST Fri #GPWF #Christian or anytime at rahardin.com, Radio
Preachers #2 --Thu--Preachers Do Not go to Seminaries or other religious schools to learn God's Pure Word: they go to learn how to preach & teach the Bible according to their chosen religious denomination or group. -rahardin.com, Videos, Podcasts ---- email: rhardin77@yahoo.com-Weekly Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; S-S,6-8AM (CST) *Richard Hardin, POBox 45684, OKC, OK 73145- Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB**God is not backing up our confused, mixed-up Christian community. The denominational beliefs are so opposite other denominations and what is being taught is called, "The Christian World View." God doesn't tell groups these mixed beliefs, it is devil's confusion. Our secular ungodly society is showing the failure of our Christian Society to live the Pure Word of God.****I name ministers/ teachings they have about grace, mercy, and charity, etc. I am just quoting what they pay thousands of dollars to say over TV and radio, so they should appreciate me telling you what they believe, but they might not like me pointing out their teaching is opposite what the Bible says. Some of these men have spent years teaching “their” gospel, their “grace,” their "faith," which is filled with errors. These errors are why God is not backing up our Christian Society in the USA for Proverbs 30:5-6 states, “Every Word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. ADD thou not unto His Words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” We are found liars when we misquote God's Word because He will not support or back up what we say. Our “Christian Society” is filled with liars! Listen on KLRNRadio.com 7AM CST #GPWF #Christian or anytime at rahardin.com, Radio
When we look through the Christian worldview, we see the brilliance of the world God made, the beauty of it along with the truth. Ryan Bomberger co-founded The Radiance Foundation, whose goal is to remind the world that human life has purpose in everything from the sanctity of life to adoption, gender, race, and parenting. I hope you will join us for the Colson Center National Conference, in Indianapolis, May 19-21. Go to colsonconference.org, and register before February 28 to get a special early admission price.
Wed #1- Preachers Do Not go to Seminaries or other religious schools to learn God's Pure Word! They go to learn how to preach & teach the Bible according to their chosen religious denomination or group. --rahardin.com--Videos, Podcasts --email: rhardin77@yahoo.com - Weekly Schedule: M-F, 7-8AM; Sat-Sun,6-8AM (CST) *Richard Hardin, POBox 45684, OKC, OK 73145Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB****God is not backing up our confused, mixed-up Christian community. The denominational beliefs are so mixed up and even opposite in many cases to other denominations in what is being taught and commonly called, "The Christian World View." God doesn't tell groups these mixed beliefs, they are the devil's confusion. Our secular ungodly Christian society is showing or reflecting the failure of our Christian Society to show and live the true Pure Word of God.****I name ministers and teachings they have about Biblical grace, mercy, and charity, etc. I am just quoting what they pay thousands of dollars to say themselves over TV and radio, so they should appreciate me telling you what they believe, but they might not like me pointing out that what many of them are teaching is opposite what the Bible says. Some of these men have spent years teaching “their” gospel, their “grace,” their "faith," which is filled with errors. These errors are why God is not backing up our Christian Society in the USA for Proverbs 30:5-6 states, “Every Word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in Him. ADD thou not unto His Words, lest He reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” We are found liars when we misquote God's Word because He will not support or back up what we say. Our “Christian Society” is filled with liars! On KLRNRadio.com 7AM CST Wed #GPWF #Christian or anytime later at rahardin.com, Radio
What is going to happen in the future? What is to come? What happen's when we die? Every worldview has to answer these questions. Find out in this concluding message of the series, "A Christian Worldview."
This year's Super Bowl commercials included, for the first time, two advertisements for Jesus. But were viewers exposed to the Jesus of the Bible? FBB contributor Shafer Parker doesn't think so. In "Hate for Eight" he reveals that by watering down the gospel the commercials earned only despite from the "woke" crowd, the demographic the people behind the ads spent $20 million trying to reach.
Gary was interviewed by Jay Rudolph on the Plumb Line radio program. Gary discussed several recent articles he wrote, as well as general worldview issues. Christians must understand that we are in a war of ideas and consequences, as Paul says in 2 Corinthians 10:3-6.
This program is a rebroadcast from 08/27/22GUEST: TRAVIS ALLEN, pastor, Grace Church (Greeley, CO)As our society rejects God, so it rejects God's call for what a man is to be. The biblical call for men to be providers for their home, loving leaders of their wives and children, and strong and courageous in word and deed is misrepresented as “toxic masculinity”, “sexist”, and “patriarchal”. Even when a man offers sound advice and direction, especially to a woman, it's criticized as “mansplaining.”Add to this the influence of feminism and homosexuality in our culture and the impact is seen all around us today—men who have no idea what God calls them to be.God created men and women of equal value and yet with certain character qualities and roles which are to be more prominent depending on whether male or female. This is a complementary design by God, resulting in joy for us and glory for Him.Travis Allen joins us this weekend on The Christian Worldview radio program to discuss God's call for men. Travis is pastor of Grace Church in Greeley, CO, married with five children, and served in the U.S. Navy as a member of the SEAL teams. But as you will hear, it's not one's ability to fire weapons or fast-rope from a helicopter that makes a godly man but rather allegiance and obedience to Christ and His Word.
You see them in the checkout line of the grocery store with headlines that suck you in with the latest gossip and cultural trends. Do you pick one up and start reading or do you bypass it knowing it's nothing but a guilty pleasure? I'm talking about those trash magazines on the shelf of your local grocery store. Terrell Clemmons of Salvo Magazine is here to discuss an intellectual alternative to the cultural narrative with Salvo Magazine. She and I sit down to discuss why no topic is too difficult for the writers to take on. Salvo is a magazine of society, sex, and science from a Christian worldview. We have an amazing discussion and Terrell provides tips on how to get started on your writing career. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop
Author, speaker, and coach Allen Arnold, my guest on this episode of the Thriving Christian Artist, says that there are two worldviews we can live in as Christians. One is what most folks, even most Christians, seem to experience - a worldview where God is an intangible presence whom we hope to please but who is ultimately detached from our daily lives. The other worldview is the one shared by Adam and Even way back in the Garden of Eden - a worldview where God is walking with us and connected to us in a real, ever-present way. Allen says the challenge Christians face is to move from that more detached worldview to what he calls The Eden Option. It's the option we were always meant to live in, the option that was lost with Adam and Eve's failings in the face of temptation, but it's something we can return to. And as artists, that will mean going from trying to be creative for God to co-creating with God. Allen and I talk about the four-fold framework of returning to the Eden Option, and you'll be inspired by this life-changing message. Take a listen! You can read more about “The Eden Option” book (and buy a copy for yourself!) on Allen's website. You can also read Allen's blog, listen to his podcast, watch videos, and learn about his speaking and coaching.https://www.withallen.com/ ====================When you're ready to stop striving and start thriving, here are 4 other ways I can help: 1️⃣ Get my FREE Guide, “5 Biggest Misconceptions About Prophetic Art” Wondering how to create your art with God or what prophetic art is all about? Grab my free guide and make sure you're not stuck in any of these misconceptions about prophetic art! Download here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/5-biggest-misconceptions-about-prophetic-art2️⃣ Learn a New Framework for Living: Watch this free 60-minute, on-demand workshop I created called “How to Start Thriving as the Artist God Created You to Be,” where I share a simple, Kingdom-based framework for living that anyone can use starting today. Click here for details and to enroll! ➡️ https://matttommeymentoring.mykajabi.com/ew-optin-how-to-start-thriving3️⃣ Connect with God: Discover how to connect with the Lord and discover His intention for you and your art in His Kingdom in my course, How to Connect with God to Create & Sell Your Art. Get more details here ➡️ https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/how-to-connect4️⃣ Ready to truly thrive? Join the Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program to discover how to build your art business and live the abundant life Jesus promised you as an artist in His Kingdom! Click here for details and to enroll! ➡️ https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/artmentor.htmlThanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Connect with Matt online: https://thrive.matttommeymentoring.com/stay-connected
We know that something is wrong with the world, but how do we fix it? We understand that we are broken people who have lost our way, but what is the cure? The Christian worldview not only diagnoses man's fundamental problem, it also offers the solution. The cure and solution to our predicament is grace, which comes through the person of Jesus Christ alone!
In this introduction to the Book of Jude, we examine the author, date, recipients and context of the letter as well as the similarities between the churches Jude is addressing and the Amercian Christian Church. We also discuss the importance of developing a Christian Worldview and the dangers and influence of the culturally syncretistic form of Christianity that has infiltrated the American church. This hodge podge of beliefs under the guise of Christianity has weakened the church, robbed it of its spiritual power and its spiritual influence. Join us for this important introduction to a timely and very relevant book for today's church. From Jude 1-4. Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715
GUEST: DR. STEVEN LAWSON, author, New Life in ChristConfusion characterizes our world. Or maybe delusion is the better word, in that people are deluded by others or just self-deluded.There are no shortage of “experts”—politicians, scientists, teachers, professors, writers, speakers, journalists, analysts, commentators, influencers, and yes, Christian leaders—confidently making assertions about all matters of life and faith.So if you're pondering what is going wrong in the world, you will hear all kinds of responses—“racism, inequality, lack of education, capitalistic greed, moral corruption”—with all manner of proposed solutions, mostly promoting some new government program or law or political candidate.Despite all the talk, confusion and delusion still reign. People don't know who or what to believe about what's going on and don't understand the root cause of the problems.Because all of Scripture is inspired by the holy and perfect God, Christians have a foundation for discerning truth from error, right from wrong, and wisdom from foolishness.Dr. Steven Lawson, president of OnePassion Ministries, expository preacher, and author of New Life in Christ: What Really Happens When You're Born Again and Why It Matters, joins us this weekend on The Christian Worldview to discuss:What is going on in the world right now?Why has there been division over the issue of “social justice”?What does it mean to be born again?Please join us for this important program.
All is not right with the world. Why is that? How do we make sense of evil, suffering and conflict? The Christian worldview provides an answer.
Discussing the three transcendentals and the image of God
Today we are going to be talking about “Equipping children to explore the topics of truth, God, and life, from the biblical worldview.” Children today are faced with so much information coming from so many different places. The world perspective understands that reaching our children with worldly ideas, in many cases, guarantees that they will have teens and adults hooked with philosophies that do not line up with Christian values and beliefs. Reaching children at a young age is key to helping kids discern and compare the current culture to what the Bible teaches and then carrying biblical thinking into their teen and adult years. It's so important as parents, to understand that the world is changing at a rapid pace and young minds are very impressionable, so being mindful of teaching our young children early about the Christian Worldview and comparing the information they receive with the truth of Christianity is critical. Our guest today, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview, is a wealth of practical tips and tools for parents and other Christian adults as they equip children to understand and believe the truth of God. Website: foundationworldview.comBible: NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study BibleCurrently Reading: Wonderfully MadeCurrently Reading: The Green EmberSupport the showCheck out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Membership (weekly devotionals sent right to your inbox!) Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on InstagramVisit our Amazon ShopLearn more about the host Mentor MamaEmail us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.comThanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God's Word!
January 29, 2023 / Sunday Sermon: A Christian Worldview / Fr. Christopher Rodriguez by Trinity Episcopal Church Vero Beach
Is there a difference between being a Christian and having a Christian worldview? Join Pastor Douglas Walker as he explores this question!
GUEST: COLLEEN TRONSON, Executive Director, Metro Women's CenterAmericans like to think of our nation and people as “exceptional”, providing an example of goodness, charity, even Christianity, to the rest of the world. There is some truth to this. America has been immeasurably blessed in resources and liberties and has spread innovation and freedom across the world.But if we are honest, this nation has also become perhaps the greatest consumer and exporter of moral wickedness, such as sexual immorality in its many forms and the murder of pre-born children.Consider the 1973 Supreme Court decision called Roe v. Wade that led to abortion—the intentional murder of pre-born human beings—becoming legal in this country. A mind-numbing 63 million pre-born babies have been killed since then. That is nearly 20% of the current population of the United States.No matter how it's rationalized—“women's health care”, “my body, my choice”, “reproductive rights”—the reality is that, every day, pregnant women enter hospitals and clinics where abortionists kill or dismember and extract pre-born human beings.The Bible says about the pre-born child: “For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:13-14).There was great celebration by those who oppose abortion when Roe v. Wade was overturned in the summer of 2022. But alas, Satan never relents in fomenting sin and evil in the hearts of humans. With abortion now being a matter for each state to decide, extreme bills are being pushed through state legislatures that remove almost all limits on abortion. Our home state of Minnesota is currently passing one of the most radical abortion bills in the country.Colleen Tronson, executive director of Metro Women's Center in Minnesota, joins us on The Christian Worldview to discuss how the abortion landscape is changing, the rise of the abortion pill, and how Christians can get involved to save lives and proclaim the hope of the gospel.-------------------"180" Film from Ray Comfort. This award-winning, evangelistic documentary carries a unique pro-life message in which you will see eight people change their minds about abortion in a matter of seconds…because they were asked one question. 33 mins Purchase the DVD or stream for free. Links available at TheChristianWorldview.orgWhy Pro-life? Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers by Randy Alcorn. Available for free online
John and Maria discuss what appears to be a vendetta against Jack Phillips and some striking patterns are found in a new study of mass shooters. — Recommendations — The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir by Sherry Turkle Aurora Leigh by Elizabeth Barrett Browning The Colson Center National Conference — "Colorado baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake" CBS News Segment 1 - New Data on Mass Shootings "Nearly all U.S. mass attackers were male and faced major life stressor, report finds" NPR "The Crisis of Fatherless Shooters" The Heritage Foundation "What We're Missing About Mass Shootings" Breakpoint Segment 2 - ChatGPT: Friend or Foe? "EXPLAINER: What is ChatGPT and why are schools blocking it?" AP News "Professor catches student cheating with ChatGPT: ‘I feel abject terror'" New York Post "Teachers consider ChatGPT's place in the classroom" WORLD Segment 3 - Church Attendance and Affiliation Post-COVID "Faith After the Pandemic: How COVID-19 Changed American Religion" Survey Center on American Life Segment 4 - Stories of the Week "American Life Expectancy Continues to Fall" Breakpoint "Effective Compassion vs. Effective Altruism" Breakpoint "What Christians Can Learn from Secular Humanism" Breakpoint
Tyler White returns to the podcast for a worldview discussion about video games! How do games use storytelling, how can they influence a Christian's worldview, as well as mythology, violence, and freedom of choice in games should play into Christian cultural engagement. If you have a question for Logan, contact him at logan@wisedisciple.org If you have a question for Nate, contact him at hello@wisedisciple.org Get your ALL NEW line of Wise Disciple merch here: www.wisedisciple.store Want to watch the premiere episode of our NEW YouTube Series I'm a Christian, Now What? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9SABrUySsg. Want to watch our latest episode of YouTube Series Pastor Reacts? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDK_MCapu1s&t=2s Want a BETTER way to communicate your Christian faith? Check out our website: www.wisedisciple.org OR Book Nate as a speaker at your next event: https://wisedisciple.org/reserve/ Got a question in the area of theology, apologetics, or engaging the culture for Christ? Send them and we'll answer on an upcoming podcast: https://wisedisciple.org/ask/ "Day by Day" by Citizens is used with permission. Check out their website: wearecitizens.net
TODAY'S GUEST is J. Warner Wallace a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, national speaker and author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and as an Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. His books include Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels, Forensic Faith, God's Crime Scene, and his brand new book, Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible Can the truth about Jesus be uncovered–even without a body or a crime scene? Join J. Warner Wallace as he investigates Jesus using an innovative and unique approach he employs to solve real missing person murder cases. In Person of Interest, Wallace carefully sifts through the evidence from history alone, without relying on the New Testament. You'll understand like never before how Jesus, the most significant person in history, changed the world and how to respond to common objections to Christianity. Connect with J. Warner Wallace on Facebook MORE Who is the Original ‘Person of Interest'? – by Frank Turek List of Apologetic resources
Visiting scholar Sean Oesch discusses AI's capabilities and limitations
The UniParty Swamp is in charge in Washington DC. Meanwhile, most pastors across America are focused on filling the pews by filling the ears of their flock with lukewarm teachings and life coach anecdotes.America is in desperate need of people like Christian conservative rapper Bryson Gray. We need a boldness that is greater than the fanatics of wokeness. We need to be more cunning than the RINOs leading the GOP with their Democrat buddies. We need the type of dedication to Judeo-Christian values that climate change cultists have for their religion.We need spiritual, cultural, and political revival, and we need it now. On today's episode of The JD Rucker Show, I will be interviewing Gray about the various ills that face our nation. He has quickly built a brand that goes far beyond his rise to fame with the "Let's Go Brandon" song. He tells it like he sees it and nobody is above reproach.I'll also be discussing the debt ceiling, economic challenges, and the globalist machinations of Pope Francis. It should be a controversial show that has the potential to be truly epic.
Every worldview must account for life's biggest questions. When it comes to the questions of "who am I", "why am I here", and "how can we know right and wrong" we find that Christianity teaches that we were created by a loving God, to give Him glory, and that God provides a solid foundation for morality. In this message we go all the way back to the beginning in order to see how the doctrine of creation informs our Christian worldview in both a theological and practical way. (1-22-23)
In John 3, Jesus told Nicodemus that in order to enter the Kingdom of God one must be born of water and of the Spirit. Later in the book of Acts, we read about Christians being baptized and receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Baptism in the Spirit is a theological topic many believers are unaware of or unclear on. Depending on your church background, the issue might be accompanied by baggage from bad teaching. My guest on today's show is here to help us have clarity and understanding on this conversation. His name is Joe Miller and we discussed his latest book One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: Spirit Baptism and Christian Unity. J. R. Miller (PhD; DMin) is Assistant Professor of Christian Worldview & Worldview Lead at Grand Canyon University. Dr. Miller co-founded The Center for Cultural Apologetics and served on the Academic Advisory Council for the Center for Biblical Unity. He is also an avid podcaster and blogger at MoreThanCake.org. Joe and his wife Suzanne enjoy life with their three sons in Phoenix, AZ. Check out the full show notes for this episode: www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/joe-miller SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/filterpodcast/message
Why "Bad" Happens to "Good" People? ---Mon---rahardin.com-- Bio, PodsMy Books: Amazon.com/Richard-A-Hardin/e/B09J2YHCVB****Richard Hardin, POBox 45684, OKC, OK 73145.****There are many very important subjects which are not being taught in the Christian community or Christian World View, and there are many that are being taught incorrectly on false beliefs, and some popular beliefs that are made up and have no mention whatsoever in the Bible . Why do such bad things happen to "good" people? AND why do such "good" things happen to "bad" people???****There are 5 kind of people in the world for this message: (First) Children or anyone who has not come to the age, time, or mental accountability to God. There are (2 kind) of non-Christians: Some who are right now seeking God, and others who are willfully rejecting God, and there are (2 kind) of Christians: Some who are being lazy, carnal, babes in Christ who are not really seeking a closer fellowship with God, but are maybe going to church doing things which look good outwardly, 2 Chronicles 12:14, says Rehoboam, “Did evil because he prepared not his heart to seek the Lord.” And the Fifth group are Christians who are seeking their holy calling of 2 Tim 1:9, “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” It is not our position to judge what happens to others, but Active Christians will be sharing their changed heart born again experience and the gospel with others as much as they can because they know the seriousness for those who will suffer eternity without Christ! ***Which are you? on @KLRNRadio.com CST 7 AM /Mon #GPWF #Christian & at rahardin.com
A few months ago, a group called Humanists International updated their “defining statement of World Humanism.” If nothing else, secular humanism is a cautionary tale for Christians who think of the Christian faith as a kind of humanist project.
GUEST: PETER McCULLOUGH, MD MPH, cardiologist and author, The Courage to Face COVID-19 In early 2020, news reports began to emerge of a new virus from China spreading across the globe called COVID-19. Carried across the ocean via airline passengers, Americans began to catch the respiratory virus with a small percentage even dying of complications. Fear and panic spread even faster than the virus. Would this be the next black plague, which killed 30% to 60% of all Europeans?Medical authorities like the CDC, NIH, and WHO recommended a near-shutdown of society and federal, state, and local governments implemented mandatory masking, physical distancing, closures of businesses, schools, and churches, strictures on travel, and much more. At first we were told to stay put for “15 days to stop the spread”…which turned into more than two years of unprecedented restrictions.2020 just happened (wink, wink) to be a presidential election year. President Donald Trump had led the country to energy independence and a robust economy and looked the heavy favorite to win a second term. But the hysteria created over COVID-19 narrowed the focus of the country to only one issue—“save me from COVID” despite the fact that a small percentage of people who contracted COVID actually died from it.Voting regulations were slackened to allow people to vote early and by mail so there wouldn't be crowding of the polls on election day. Career politician Joe Biden, who hardly campaigned due to fear of COVID, unbelievably (in the literal sense of the word) garnered 81 million votes, the most of any president in history.In late 2020, an experimental-use COVID vaccine was quickly rolled out. This was a new kind of vaccine, not manufactured from a dead virus as usual, but with an mRNA genetic substance that had never been used on the general public. No worries though—videos and photos of public officials and celebrities rolling up their sleeve to receive the shot were meant to assure the public that “the science” had saved us again.The marketing campaign for all Americans to get the shot was relentless. Everyone, and I mean everyone, even those who were not in “susceptible demographics” (old or underlying health problems) were told that getting the vaccine would keep you from getting or transmitting the virus (a lie). Professing Christians like NIH director Francis Collins and Ed Stetzer shamed and guilted Christians that getting the vaccine was about “loving your neighbor”. In the end, 80% of Americans received at least one dose of the vaccine.More could be said, much more actually, but here we are now in early 2023, two years after the release of the vaccine, and chilling reports and videos are surfacing daily of the vaccinated falling over and dying suddenly, typically from cardiac arrest. Suppressed by the media and dismissed by authorities as “disinformation”, the occurrences are indisputable that something has gone terribly wrong.Peter McCullough, MD MPH is our guest today on The Christian Worldview to discuss if the COVID vaccine is causing sudden and excessive deaths. He is a highly respected cardiologist who developed an early treatment protocol for COVID that has saved tens of thousands of lives (including my own parents). For that, and now his stand against the vaccine, Dr. McCullough has been vilified and ostracized by the mainstream medical community.-----------------Related Resources:The Courage to Face COVID by John Leake and Peter McCullough, MD MPH
Worldviews drive our world. Your worldview it is how you perceive the world and it is the catalyst of how you live your life. In this series, David Wheaton and Bill examine the importance of understanding the Word of God for a deep and authentic Biblical Christian Worldview. Today they discuss what comprises a worldview, how its shaped, and much more. Do we all have the same answers to what salvation means? In this series, Bill is on a quest to find out-- he invites his guests to share their view on salvation by having them all answer the same seven questions. Today, Bill welcomes Dr. Joel Lawrence. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
What is a worldview? What is your worldview? Did you know, that your worldview touches every area of life? Everyone has a worldview and sometimes our worldview collides with that of other people. It is war of the worldviews out there! Join us for part one of the series, "A Christian Worldview."
A worldview is the conceptual lens through which we see and interpret the world around us and understand our place in it. According to Tawa Anderson, a Biblical worldview is absolutely essential in a Christian's life, but so many people don't realize how powerfully their worldviews are intertwined with their day-to-day living behaviors. More importantly, these behaviors might not line up with scripture. Tawa is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics and the author of the book, An Introduction to Christian Worldview. He shares his perspective on the impact of individual worldviews and presents his thoughts about the hit Christian series The Chosen, centered on the life of Jesus. TAKEAWAYS It's hard, but not impossible, to lead someone to salvation who doesn't realize that they are lost We need to understand and analyze the worldviews around us so we know how to share Jesus with those that have different beliefs We must constantly compare our current views with what scripture says to make sure they align A Biblical worldview should include reflection, adjustment, an analysis of behavior, culture shaping, and an understanding of personal values
In youth ministry, the goal is to bring students into a closer relationship with Jesus. Our weekly sermons are geared towards showing them the love that God has for them and constantly steering them towards the Gospel. But sometimes we overlook, or even neglect, some of the simple ingredients for how to facilitate a healthy spiritual relationship. In this episode, we will be going over 3 ways to help your youth group students increase their spiritual health and grow in your youth ministry!We love hearing from you all and we do our best to provide powerful and insightful youth ministry content on a weekly basis to be that coach and mentor you may not have, but desperately need.If you have an episode idea, please E-Mail us at MinistryCoachPodcast@gmail.com!If you have it on your heart to support this ministry, please consider going to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/ministrycoachHere are the links to some of the items discussed in this episode:"So the Next Generation Will Know" by Sean McDowellYou may also enjoy these episodes:(#064) What's the BIG DEAL About SMALL GROUPS in Youth Ministry?https://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/8933408(#052) Small Group Leader Training for Youth Ministryhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/8460623(#040) How to Start a Student Leadership Team in Youth Ministryhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/7774198(#074) Going from New Student to Student Leader in Youth Ministryhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/9363217(#010) Christian Worldview for Youth Ministry: How to Teach it and Why it Mattershttps://www.buzzsprout.com/974710/episodes/4190447==================
After the terrifying collapse of Daman Hamlin on an NFL football field the nation turned to its only source of hope: God, and politicians are blaming pro-lifers for the results of the mid-term election.
John and Maria look back on 2022 and talk about the effects some of the biggest stories of the year had on the church and faith.
We think it's time to call Christians back to a bigger, older, and more thrilling way of seeing our world—of seeing Earth as crammed with heaven, because it is. That's the theme of our upcoming Colson Center National Conference, May 19-21, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Registration is now open at colsonconference.org.