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On this episode, we take you to the heart of Washington, D.C., where faith and public life intersect during the National Day of Prayer. It's a powerful reminder of America's Christian heritage and our nation's need for divine guidance. Pastor Rob Pacienza of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church—who also leads the Center for Christian Statesmanship—joins the national conversation, urging believers to actively engage in politics and culture. We'll explore how the gospel speaks into every corner of public life and why prayer remains a vital force in shaping our nation's future.

This episode is part of our Conversations series, Messengers: Live from the NRB Conference, which features insightful interviews with influential Christian leaders who inspire biblical action across generations. In this episode, Ben Quine sits down with Pastor Rob Pacienza—Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and President of Coral Ridge Ministries—to discuss a bold, biblical vision for cultural engagement. Together, they explore reclaiming every sphere of society for Christ, the sacred call to disciple the next generation, and the urgent need for pastors and believers to courageously proclaim the whole counsel of God in our time.Conversations with Christians Engaged | Hosted by Bunni Pounds and Ben QuineListen, watch, and subscribe: https://christiansengaged.org/conversations-showChristians Engaged exists to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus Christ to:▪️ PRAY for our nation and elected officials regularly▪️ VOTE in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture ▪️ ENGAGE our hearts in civic education or involvement for the well-being of our local communities and our nationLearn more: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/⁠⁠Support our efforts: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/donate⁠⁠Take the PLEDGE to PRAY, VOTE, & ENGAGE: ⁠⁠https://christiansengaged.org/pledge⁠

We are living in a time of great upheaval when the winds of culture are blowing fiercely. Unfortunately, the majority of North American Christians are walking aimlessly through life with a worldview that is informed by worldly ideologies, rather than the word of God. So, where do we begin to address this very serious problem? Tuesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church pasor, Rob Pacienza will remind us that God’s Word not only has the answer—God’s Word is the answer. Kingdom Come ConferenceDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, I sit down with Craig Starley, Director of one of the largest Mens Ministries in South Florida at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Craig is also a father of four, TV Producer, competitive bodybuilder, and author of 'Being a Real Man.'In this episode, we delve into the most pressing issues that men face today. We then turn to the scripture, not just for inspiration, but for practical examples of Godly men who have lived out God's purposes in their lives.

Guest: Lauren CooleyMinistry: Institute for Faith and Culture (arm of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church)Position: Executive DirectorTopics: an exploration of the Christian mindset during the 2024 election season, with analysis of certain dynamicsWebsite: institutefc.org

Guest: Lauren CooleyMinistry: Institute for Faith and Culture (arm of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church)Position: Executive DirectorTopics: an exploration of the Christian mindset during the 2024 election season, with analysis of certain dynamicsWebsite: institutefc.org

 In this powerful episode of Manlihood, we welcome Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of the legendary Billy and Ruth Graham. Tullian shares his profound message of God's boundless love, drawn from his own journey through the heights of ministry and the depths of personal failure. As a former megachurch pastor and bestselling author of "Jesus + Nothing = Everything," Tullian's experiences of falling from grace and subsequent restoration have profoundly shaped his understanding of brokenness and healing. Together with his wife Stacie, Tullian now leads The Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida, where they are committed to connecting God's inexhaustible grace to exhausted people. Join us as we explore themes of redemption, the transformative power of grace, and how their personal stories inspire hope for others on their journeys. Key Topics Discussed: Tullian's upbringing and the influence of his grandparents His rise in the world of ministry and leadership The personal struggles that led to his fall from grace The redemptive power of grace in the midst of brokenness Tullian and Stacie's partnership in ministry and life Insights on how God's love shines through our darkest moments Links Mentioned in the Episode: Website: https://www.tullian.net/ Carnage and Grace: https://amzn.to/3YkzjZX Books: https://amzn.to/3YAb7UM Misfit Preachers Podcast: http://misfitpreachers.com About Tullian Tchividjian: Tullian is a renowned speaker, author, and pastor whose insights on grace and redemption resonate deeply with many. After founding New City Church and leading Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, he became an influential voice in Christian media. His journey through success and failure has equipped him to offer hope and healing to others facing similar struggles. Final Thoughts: This episode is a testament to the transformative power of grace and the hope that can emerge from our deepest struggles. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Tullian's inspiring story and his heartfelt message for those navigating their own challenges.

Wednesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Brody Howell, Director of Evangelism at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church joins us to talk about sharing the gospel and Evangelical Explosion at CRPC. As we grasp the Gospel message, it will impact our lives so that we will share it with others, teach others how to share, and have an impact for the Kingdom. The goal is that all will clearly understand the Gospel; be confident of their salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus; and be convinced, equipped, and energized to share their faith for the rest of their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Pastor Rob Pacienza, Lead Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church joins us to help us pray for our nation today. After a weekend of witnessing extreme violence at a presidential campaign rally, our nation needs to call upon Him and seek Him with all our heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Joel Satterly, head of school at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The discussion covers Joel's diverse career journey, from teaching in an inner-city middle school in Lexington, Kentucky, to leading various Christian schools across the United States. Joel emphasizes the importance of integrating academic rigor with faith formation, highlighting Westminster Academy's commitment to this philosophy since its founding. Additionally, the conversation explores the unique cultural diversity of Fort Lauderdale and how Westminster Academy reflects and benefits from this diversity. Joel notes the school's commitment to maintaining a size that allows for individualized attention and the significance of understanding and supporting each student as an individual. The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work. Be encouraged. Books Mentioned: Leadership by Henry Kissinger Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn Twitter: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl       Transcript: Jon: Welcome back to Just Schools. Today we're here with Joel Satterly, head of school at Westminster Academy in Florida. Joel, great to have you with us. Joel Satterly: Thanks, Jon. Great to be here. Jon: Now, you've had quite an interesting career, so if you could just give us a quick travel through your career that got you to Westminster, that'd be a great place for us to start. Joel Satterly: Sure. Maybe I'm a little unique in there's some guys and women in this industry that have military background, which I do, but also have an MBA. Which is kind of interesting, and a theological doctorate of ministry. That from an educational side, it's kind of an interesting mix. My professional journey, I started like a lot of people teaching in a public school. I was in an inner city middle school in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. My job was to convince seventh graders who were poverty-stricken, that ancient world history mattered to their life, which was a great learning lab and I learned a ton. And through a whole series of events, wound up leaving that position and going to a growing Christian school, Lexington Christian Academy, where I taught and then moved into administration both at the junior high and high school level. And in 1999, I took my first head of school position in Rock Hill, South Carolina. I journeyed from Rock Hill to rural central Florida, a little place called Crystal River where the manatees live- Jon: Wow, nice. Joel Satterly: ...at a PCA church school there. A short stint outside Atlanta for a couple of years in another PCA church setting, and then up to Chicago where actually I think we met, Jon. Jon: That's right. Joel Satterly: When you were up there at Chicago Christian, a very old CSI Christian reform school system. And we have some mutual friends that are connected through that place. And then back down to Florida here, finishing my eighth year at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. Jon: Hey, well, you're definitely winning on the winters there. Joel Satterly: No doubt. Losing on the pizza though. Jon: Oh you are, but your body is grateful for that. I always say leaving Chicago was sad for me from what we get to eat, but it's probably added four or five years to life because everything I loved in Chicago was probably killing me. But the Chicago pizza is top on that list. So love the journey you have and I think the shaping of your military background, the MBA, teaching in public school and leading in so many different contexts in independent schools, that certainly enriches you. But I want to talk a little bit about Westminster Academy because I was able to be there a few months ago and meet a lot of your team and do some work there. But I'm really curious about the thread that you see going through Westminster Academy since its founding to where you are now and what makes it distinctive in the climate that you're in, there in Florida right now? Joel Satterly: Fort Lauderdale, I think, was made famous by the movie Where The Boys Are, which captured the whole idea of Florida spring break. Jon: Yeah, that's a thing. Joel Satterly: And for a long time, Fort Lauderdale was the place and then it moved I think other places. So people have an image of Fort Lauderdale through that in a lot of ways. And it's not too far from being wrong. It tends to be a very secular place, a place of some international flavor. It's a very mixed, culturally diverse part of the United States. It can be very affluent, but they're wide ranges of affluence and poverty in this area. Very transient. So it's kind of interesting. Westminster Academy was founded in 1971, birthed out of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, which was one of the largest and first founders in the PCA. But one of the first very famous for the Coral Ridge hour back in the eighties that people might recall. And so Westminster was formed out of that. I like to joke, sometimes I say there are several great ironies that are true here. One is a Calvinist started evangelism explosion. D. James Kennedy, founding pastor at Coral Ridge started Evangelism explosion, which has had a huge influence in the world. One of the other great ironies is the school that he helped get started, and I think in those days they were pretty fundamentalist and pretty conservative, started at a horse track because there weren't permanent space anywhere. So it used to be a place where you don't dance because it could lead to card playing and awful things like that. Yet the school starts in a horse track. So God has a sense of humor about that, I think. But through all of that, I think there are a couple of things about Westminster that have been through puts for it that have guided it. One is a commitment to recognizing that academic rigor and faith formation are one in the same. And Christians should not settle for anything less than that. And a commitment to being excellent in how it goes about that. The other it would follow. And that was working to legitimize the Evangelical Christian Day School. Because I think Westminster, its founding was distinct from some of the other foundings of similar schools in the South in that it was founded away from desegregation and some of those other issues that may have fueled some of that. South Florida was kind of a different time in a different place, a different set of variables. So it's been a place that's cared about being legitimate, it's cared about advancing the kingdom and been very committed to putting deep roots in the community. Jon: Now you mentioned the diversity and the international flavor Lauderdale and the amazing group of community resources you have there. How do you see Westminster reflecting and benefiting from that? I think earlier you talked about it being kind of an organic process. Can you talk a little bit about that? Joel Satterly: Yeah, so this part of the country's interesting. There's an organic diversity that... I believe I recently read where Broward County is the most diverse county in the state of Florida now, which would make it one of the more diverse counties in areas in the United States. But it's a happy diversity. One that is complimentary. So it is not to say that there aren't some tensions from time to time, but generally speaking it's transient nature helps with that as well. But you just have, the entire world is here. You go to the beach and you can hear multiple languages being spoken on any given day, for example. So it means our student body is fairly diverse, particularly by Christian Day school standards, mainly because we admit the families that live in our local area. And even on the geographical part of Fort Lauderdale, all of it is diverse. So we don't have to work very hard at it. The challenge for us though is, like a lot of other people, is on the faculty and staff side. Figuring that part of the equation out. One of the other things that's kind of funny when people come to visit, when we talk about cultural diversity too, it's very localized. So we kind of joke that Spanish speaking folks, that's not diverse here. Jon: Right. Yeah, I totally understand that. I was just in South Carolina and I was in schools that were 95% African American. And we would call those diverse schools, but you're not seeing a ton of diversity in the same way you're saying for Spanish speakers in Florida, that's probably not going to be outside the norm. Joel Satterly: Right. It is interesting though. I haven't been here long enough yet to differentiate among the Caribbean Islands, but there are people that can. And so I don't want to downplay the cultural distinction because I do think that there are some deeply held... Like anywhere else human beings are what we are. So there are some deeply held pressures, but generally speaking, it's really a cool place to do this work because of that. Jon: Well, and that's where I think the diversity conversation sometimes gets derailed because we get into group and identity politics. And really each individual I described, I just mentioned the South Carolina schools that were 95% African-American. Within that, there are so many differences ethnically within those groups. Joel Satterly: Right. Jon: And the food, I always love the food culture. So I love going to places like Fort Lauderdale and I love Chicago for that and I love a lot of other cities because you can find so many variations on things. And I think we really lose out on the richness of what we do in education when we lose the trees for the forest. Joel Satterly: That's right. Jon: Even if I have three or four groups at my school, we're missing all the individuals there. So how do we make sure we see the tree that's inside that forest because there's so much richness there. So when we reduce diversity to groups, we're just missing the fact that you're not seeing the individual. And if we believe that our job as educators is to walk alongside kids to help them to become more of who they were created to be, you don't do that as a group. Joel Satterly: Right. Jon: You do that individually within a group and all of that is part of a relationship that you build, but it is with individuals. So I appreciate you saying that. What do you think Westminster does well in that regard to see, know and love each student? I mean, how many students do you have first of all? And then how do you ensure that each kid is seen, known and loved well, in a way that honors the calling that the school has? Joel Satterly: So we're a little over a thousand students, preschool through 12th grade. And one of the things that we're committed to is a size culture. Westminster really sees itself as between 1100 and 1200 student school maximum, complete maximum capacity, if every single kid fit exactly in the right grade that we needed them. You know how that works. Jon: Right. Joel Satterly: But we're about where we want to be size-wise, because at a certain size it's very difficult for students to be known and loved. There are realities of size. So that's a commitment that the school has had more recently. I think when it's founded, it was on a growth curve like everybody else. But I mean, I think over time it's learned that the value in having a very distinctive size culture. So that would be one. I wonder too, if COVID taught us something. I was just thinking when you're talking about being individual focused for a minute, for us at least, that COVID experience gave us a chance to figure out what is it we're supposed to be doing. And one of the takeaways we came out with is education is fundamentally a life on life endeavor. And because it is, that means there's certain things that we need to be in the same space with each other to accomplish. At least most effectively. So there's a commitment to that. There's a commitment to seeing students that way. A lot of schools talk about differentiating instruction and that sort of thing, and we take our hand at that. I think one of the reasons we had you come here and help us, talk to us, and Lynn Swanner and some others, is we want to get better at that and recognize that. But I think it's more of a posture of our faculty that they just do kids. They just get into their lives. And I was with a family last night, we were talking about taking a leadership role, a voluntary leadership role in our school. A very high level executive in South Florida. And the dad just got teary talking about what the different people in the school had meant for their family. And he started asking, tell me about that. And it's really just the gift of time. It's just really being intentional and saying, your child matters and we're going to figure it out. Jon: One of the things I liked about what you said earlier was that formation and excellence go hand in hand. So many times Christian schools have been maligned or fundamentalist schools of being anti-learning when in the end, at the end of the day, we're called to maximize the gifts we're given. Joel Satterly: Right. Jon: In studying the world, our place in the world, how things work, we're actually getting a better glimpse of God and how the world was put in this created order. So I really appreciate that perspective that you bring. And when you then couple that with seeing the individual and making sure that the goal is to not just get bigger, but it's to go deeper with each student so that he or she can go deeper in their formation and the excellence, and maximizing the gifts that they've been given. Not for self-actualization or a humanistic reason, but because they're created beings who we get the privilege of walking and helping them become more of that. That's the true blessing. And when you see that, that's what makes parents like the one you described tear up, because what a gift that is to families. Joel Satterly: And I think another part of that, with that, you're talking about the individual image bearer, is our commitment to worldview, jon. I mean, I think it bears out of our theological grounding and founding. But this idea of in worldview is such a trite word today, I realize and hate to even use it. But it is really significant in this particularly becoming more and more critical. So we actually talked with our students and our faculty about that topic around three questions that we try to frame. Who is God? What is the nature of man? And what do you do with freedom? And you can talk about what is the nature of man? You can talk around, well, what is the student like? What is the teacher? How do we deal with dignity? What do we do with the fallenness? And how do we figure all that out? And the issue of freedom might be the most pressing issue facing our high school age kids today. And helping them understand freedom in the context of how they were created and made is the ultimate freedom. And that's what gives us this fuel to have an of individual focus. Jon: Yeah. No, I appreciate that. We always wrap up with the lightning round. So I'm going to go through three or four questions here. And I'm curious about this first one. So these are always a word, phrase, or sentence. The first question is, what's the best book or one of the most memorable books you've read this past year? Joel Satterly: I think I would say Kissinger's book on leadership. Jon: Interesting. Joel Satterly: Simply it's a bunch of chapters around individual world leaders in the mid to late 20th century that some of them are a bit more obscure than others. Just fascinating. Jon: Love it. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing education currently in the US? Joel Satterly: How we define success. How do we think through, what does all that look like? Jon: So if that's the biggest challenge, what's your best piece of advice to school leaders as they think about defining success? Joel Satterly: Everybody can't get a trophy. Jon: Okay. Very good. All right. We don't celebrate mediocrity. Joel Satterly: Right. Jon: It's one of my favorite parts of the Incredibles when they lay into that. So, all right, good. And as you look ahead, what's your best hope for education in the US as you look ahead in the year ahead? Joel Satterly: It feels to me like we're on the precipice of some sort of spiritual revival in certain places. And so at least I see a renewed... And one of the things, I think that the culture swinging in certain directions for different times helps the people of God refocus and it just smells that way to me. I could be wrong, but it feels like there's a movement happening. I realize Aslan never sleeps, right? But it just feels different to me than it did say five or six years ago. Jon: Well, I hope you're right. And again, as we get to lead for joy through truth and love, that's the kind of movement that we want to see- Joel Satterly: Right. Jon: ... as we hopefully become more of who we're created to be so that we can be better conduits of that and not get in the way of what the Lord wants to do through us. So Joel, I appreciate your time and the work you do at Westminster. Thanks for taking the time to be with us today. Joel Satterly: My pleasure, jon. Thanks so much.  

Dr. Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture, joins American Reformer to discuss issues in the PCA, the conservative resurgence and ongoing battles against secularism, feminism, transgenderism, and Marxism.   #RobPacienza #CoralRidge #Church #Pastor #Christianity #Faith #Presbyterian #PCA #2024 #GeneralAssembly   Rob Pacienza is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. He is a graduate of Samford University (B.A. '03) and Knox Theological Seminary (M.Div. '12). He recently received a doctorate at the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Rob's final project was entitled, This Is My Father's World: A Vision for Equipping Culture-Shaping Christians. Rob also serves on the council of the Gospel Reformation Network. Rob lives in Fort Lauderdale, Flordia with his wife Jennifer and three children – Preston, Lydia, and Lilianne.   Learn more about Rob Pacienza's work: https://crpc.org/about/ https://crpc.org/institute/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), President of Coral Ridge Ministries, and Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture, joins the show to talk about the upcoming election, key denominational battles within the PCA and SBC, and political engagement for Presbyterians and Baptists alike.    #RobPacienza #CoralRidge #Ministry #Christianity #Faith #Presbyterian #Baptist #PCA #SBC #Election #2024 #CivicDuty   Rob Pacienza is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. He is a graduate of Samford University (B.A. '03) and Knox Theological Seminary (M.Div. '12). He recently received a doctorate at the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. Rob's final project was entitled, This Is My Father's World: A Vision for Equipping Culture-Shaping Christians. Rob also serves on the council of the Gospel Reformation Network. Rob lives in Fort Lauderdale, Flordia with his wife Jennifer and three children – Preston, Lydia, and Lilianne.   Learn more about Rob Pacienza's work: https://crpc.org/about/ https://crpc.org/institute/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

How do you live as a Christian in a Post-Christian culture? Friday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Tim Sansbury, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Knox Theological Seminary joins us to talk about the Kingdom Come event March 14-17 at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and his Plenary Session topic, A Life Well Led; Demonstrating the Faith in a Post-Christian Society. Kingdom Come Conference - Coral Ridge Pres. Church - March 14-17See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this cultural moment, the North American church faces an array of pressing questions and ideological pressures impacting all facets of life. Tuesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Pastor Rob Pacienza of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church joins us to talk about the Kingdom Come Conference that will equip us through engaging talks, interactive workshops, and heartfelt fellowship, as we unite to strengthen our faith and advance the Kingdom of God. "Stand For Truth in an Upside Down World" on March 14-16 at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church as we pursue Kingdom Come! Kingdom Come Conference - More Details and RegistrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, singer and songwriter, Matt Calderin joins us to discuss the importance of fine arts in the educational process. There are references to the arts throughout scripture, pointing to the importance of creativity and artistic endeavors in God’s eyes. Teaching the fine arts also improves students' performance in a number of valuable skills like creativity, diligence, patience, expression and teamwork. Don't miss the upcoming performance of The Matt Calderin Big Band featuring Wycliffe Gordon on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. The Matt Calderin Big Band featuring Wycliffe Gordon - Friday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. - Coral Ridge Presbyterian ChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Stagner - Calvary Chapel/Tustin, CA {The Time of the Signs}Gary Miracle - No More Bad DaysRobert Pacienza - D. James Kennedy Ministries, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church/ Ft. Lauderdale, FL, & the Institute for Faith & Culture {How Firm a Foundation}Donna Wyland - Psalms in Rhymes for Little Hearts & 'Twas the Night Before Jesusmeetinghouseonline.info

Robert Pacienza, President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture, discussed some of the main principles contributing to a Christian worldview, a concept he explores in the book called, How Firm a Foundation. A corresponding DVD set is available, as well. You can connect through djameskennedy.org. 

Robert Pacienza, President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Founder of the Institute for Faith and Culture, discussed some of the main principles contributing to a Christian worldview, a concept he explores in the book called, How Firm a Foundation. A corresponding DVD set is available, as well. You can connect through djameskennedy.org. 

Legendary former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz joins Friday’s Mornings with Eric and Brigitte. Coach Holtz will be the keynote speaker at The Institute for Faith and Culture event, PLAY TO PRAY ATHLETES FOR AMERICA happening on August 24th at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. We’ll find out about his America First address and his advice for students at the beginning of the school year! Athletes For America Pray to Play - August 24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Pacienza, President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries and Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, shared comments regarding religious freedom, which is the overall topic of a book to which he has contributed, called, Stealing Freedom: The Secular Assault On Your Religious Liberty. He also provided insight on the 303 Creative decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. You can connect through djameskennedy.org. 

Robert Pacienza, President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries and Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, shared comments regarding religious freedom, which is the overall topic of a book to which he has contributed, called, Stealing Freedom: The Secular Assault On Your Religious Liberty. He also provided insight on the 303 Creative decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. You can connect through djameskennedy.org. 

Our world is rapidly adopting the stance that the only belief it's okay for one to possess, is that everything is permissible. The exception to the rule though, is the principles found in the Bible. For those who adopt a Biblical worldview, more and more, they are being silenced and oppressed by society as a whole. On today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex sits down with Pastor Rob Pacienza, lead pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, and successor of D. James Kennedy. Alex and Rob discuss the urgency of the attack on Christians rights to freedom of speech. Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church https://www.djameskennedy.org/Video: Intolerant A Patriot's History of the United States Truth for a New Generation ConferenceAsk Alex OnlineAlex McFarlandalex@alexmcfarland.combooking@alexmcfarland.com

Robert Pacienza, the pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, joins Ryan Helfenbein on the Give Me Liberty Podcast to discuss the Church's Biblical role in society. Has the government usurped the Church's role? Are we called to do more? All of this and more on the Give Me Liberty Podcast, starting NOW! Learn more at https://www.standingforfreedom.com ! Like, share, and subscribe for more! Stand up for TRUTH. Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/110010433804... Twitter: https://twitter.com/freedomcenterlu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomcent... Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/freedomcenterlu Find us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/FreedomCenterLU Listen on the go! https://anchor.fm/freedom-center

On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, we welcome Jaime Cowhick who will tell us about a special upcoming event on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church examining the church's role in the human trafficking crisis. Jaime will be speaking at the event as a survivor of human trafficking, and Raleigh Sadler, founder and executive director of Let Me People Go will be addressing how the local church can educate, empower, love and protect the vulnerable. Human Trafficking: What is the Church's Role?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Keith and Kristyn Getty join us to talk about their upcoming event on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. On Maundy Thursday, CRPC will hold a Night of Worship with renowned performing artists and 2023 Grammy nominees, Keith and Kristyn Getty. The Gettys have been called the “preeminent” hymn writers of this generation and "have changed the way evangelicals worship”. You can expect to hear all the most popular modern hymn renditions made famous by the Gettys. Night of Worship with Keith and Kristyn GettySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Bible sufficient for us in all circumstances? On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Tim Sansbury from Knox Theological Seminary joins us to talk about the upcoming Kingdom Come Conference at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on March 31-April 1, where the Bible calls us to be citizens of the Kingdom of God, and rely on the sufficiency of scripture for our worldview. It will not give us an answer to every question we might have, but we need to be prepared to live with mystery, being humbled that He has not told us everything so there are some things we will not know. Kingdom Come Conference - March 31-April 1 - CRPCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University, where he received a degree in Philosophy, and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he earned his Master of Divinity. A grandson of (Evangelist) Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian was the Founding Pastor of the former New City Church (in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) which merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009. He served there as Senior Pastor until June 2015. Tullian has written eight books including, It Is Finished: 365 Days of Good News (2015), One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World  (2013), Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free (2012), and Jesus + Nothing = Everything (2011) which won Christianity Today's Book of the Year in 2011. Both “Glorious Ruin” and “Jesus + Nothing = Everything” were ECPA finalists for Book of the Year. He also served as a Contributing Editor to various publications and traveled extensively around the country speaking at conferences, churches, universities, and seminaries. Tullian has appeared on Sean Hannity, Fox & Friends, 60 Minutes, CBS News, The Ingraham Angle, Morning Joe, the 700 Club, and many other TV and radio outlets.

On Friday’s Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer joins us to talk about the upcoming event, Kingdom Come at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on March 31-April 1, 2023, where he will be speaking on “The Sufficiency of Scripture in Cultural Engagement”. We live in a secular world with a culture that has embraced and promotes a post-modern worldview. Yet the Bible calls us to be citizens of the Kingdom of God and rely on the sufficiency of scripture for our worldview. How should we respond to that calling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, special guest, Ben Carson will join us to talk about the upcoming event, An Evening with Ben Carson and Alveda King, which will be held on Monday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Ben Carson and Alveda King, along with CRPC senior pastor, Rob Pacienza, will be leading a panel discussion addressing the intersection of faith and culture, including topics such as sanctity of human life, education opportunity, and freedom in today’s society. An Evening with Ben Carson and Alveda King American CornerstoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Pastor Rob Pacienza, Senior Minister of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church joins us to to talk about the relaunch of the Center for Christian Statesmanship with a new Capitol Hill outreach initiative and a newly appointed Executive Director. Pastor Rob said that the Center's mission includes "equipping the next generation of Christian statesmen to be salt and light in a city which is certainly dark right now." In the near future, the Center will expand its ministry activities with initiatives to include outreach dinners to members of Congress and staff, as well as Bible studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Bios Show Transcript What do you do when you realize you've been abused by your church? Do you appeal to the denomination? Do you speak up publicly to seek justice, even if you suspect the majority won't listen? In this second of a two-part podcast, Lori Harding tells what she did in this situation. She recounts returning to her former church—the well-known Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida—and asking the church to right past wrongs.

Guest Bios Show Transcript What do you do when you're wrongly fired by a megachurch—and denied any severance unless you sign an NDA? Then, years later, you realize what you experienced at that church was spiritual abuse? That’s what Lori Harding says happened to her at the the famous Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And in this edition of The Roys Report, Harding tells her complete story.

How can we spread the gospel in these troubling times? How can we engage the culture with a Christian worldview in this secular age? On Wednesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Lead Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Rob Pacienza joins us to talk about how the gospel "moves us to shape culture according to the kingdom of God."  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast:Rev. Robert J. Pacienza is President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries. He also serves as Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Dr. Jerry Newcombe serves as Executive Director of Providence Forum and as Senior Producer, on-air host and columnist for D. James Kennedy Ministries. Jerry has produced or co-produced more than 70 one-hour television specials that have aired nationwide. He's an author of 33 books, including bestseller George Washington's Sacred Fire.

Do you ever read the Bible and have a sense that there is a deeper meaning or significance that you can't quite figure out? Or do you sometimes wonder why others are able to draw something out of a passage of Scripture that you didn't see until they pointed it out? If so, join us on Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte as author and speaker, Nancy Guthrie, talks about the upcoming Biblical Theology Workshop for Women at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Biblical Theology Workshop Tickets and Event Info   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a post-Christian world, dominated by post-modernism, how should we respond? The Apostle Paul calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Our beliefs shape our actions.The Church needs to respond by seeking a biblical worldview in this cultural moment. The aim of God is His Glory and the advancement of His Kingdom. On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Lead Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Rob Pacienza joins us to share how God accomplishes this through the Church, which is called to live out a public faith. Register below for The Kingdom Come Conference that will be held this coming Friday evening and Saturday at CRPC. Kingdom Come Conference See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God's mission from the beginning of creation was to dwell with His people on earth. Christmas is the fulfillment of that mission--Emmanuel, God with us. Christmas reminds us that while our sin is great, God's grace is greater. So sinful we can do nothing to save ourselves, but so loved that God would send His only begotten son to rescue us.  Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church joins Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Friday to talk about the true meaning of Christmas and the Coral Ridge Christmas Spectacular to be held on Friday, December 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 11 at 4 p.m. at CRPC.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tullian is a south Florida native. The middle of seven children, he dropped out of high school and got kicked out of his house at 16 years old. After a few years of running from God, God captured him and gave him a burning desire to reach a broken world with God's boundless grace. He eventually graduated from Columbia International University, where he earned a degree in philosophy, and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. 

A grandson of the late evangelist Billy Graham, Tullian was the founding pastor of New City Church in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which later merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009, where he served as Senior Pastor until June 2015. He wrote a number of best-selling books, traveled extensively around the country speaking, founded a ministry called LIBERATE—a ministry that sought to “connect God's inexhaustible grace to an exhausted world” through conferences, books, a website, a daily radio program, and a weekly TV broadcast—and then it all came crashing down in late spring of 2015. As a result of infidelity, his first marriage ended in divorce and life as he knew it came to an end. In the aftermath of his season of self-destruction, Tullian met his current wife Stacie—a native Texan. They have been married since August 2016, and together they have five children and two grandchildren. Unlike Tullian, Stacie comes from a long history of family brokenness. Adultery, addiction, and abuse make up just a small portion of the many dysfunctional narratives of her large and extended family. When Stacie was 18, she became an unwed teenage mom. Over the next 17 years, she experienced much pain and loss—infidelity, two marriages, and two divorces. All of those hard and painful experiences taught her much about sin and grace, desperation, and deliverance. And as a result, she developed a huge burden for people who have crashed and burned, people who are recovering from their own damaged lives. In the years following Tullian's crash and burn, he was nursed back to health by a handful of seasoned pastors, counselors, and friends, in addition to his loving wife, Stacie. Then in 2017, they started traveling and speaking at churches, recovery places, and other gatherings about how God heals broken people. In early 2019, after being out of pastoral ministry for nearly four years, a group of people from Jupiter, Florida, approached Tullian and Stacie about the possibility of starting a new church. After months of conversations and meetings, prayer and counsel—and with the unequivocal blessing and support of their pastor and the elders of their home church in Cape Coral—Tullian and Stacie relocated to Palm Beach County to start The Sanctuary. As partners in life and ministry, Tullian and Stacie are wholeheartedly committed to declaring and delivering God's boundless love to broken people.

Wednesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author, Eric Metaxas joins us to share breathtaking—and sometimes astonishing—new evidence and arguments against the idea of a Creatorless universe. He shows that much we have assumed about the biggest questions of human existence is in fact dramatically outdated — and is therefore in need of the most urgent reevaluation. Eric Metaxas will also be the guest speaker at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. addressing the topic of his new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church used to righty call homosexuality a sin. Now, it seems more interested in "building bridges" with the enemies of Christ.

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Lead pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Rob Pacienza joins Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Friday to share details about the upcoming 60th celebration of their church and how God has used Coral Ridge for six decades to change the world! There will be special guests, music and testimonies all pointing to God’s faithfulness. This will be an incredible Sunday you won’t want to miss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Pastor Travis Hall and his guest Tullian Tchividjian, as they identify the major molder for a Christian’s identity in a sea of many factors. In this episode, Tullian opens an interesting angle about why getting lost is still possible even for those who live by faith. On humanness and grace, he believes that if we concede to our weaknesses as humans, we give way for Christ’s image to take over brightly in us. Tune in as they put the spot on the Transformational Truth #13 - Attaching our identity to our activity will put us on a roller coaster of misery because we spend all of our time working towards an identity rather than from one. Prepare to take notes because there will be a lot to remember as you tune in. In this episode you will learn: · How to acknowledge the reality that Christians can get lost too. · If your identity is role-anchored, what happens if your role vanishes? · The likeness of spiritual growth to learning how to drive a car. · On the difference between morality and moralism. · Why the unconditional quality of grace intimidates most of us. · …and so much more. About Tullian Tchividjian: Tullian is a south Florida native. The middle of seven children, he dropped out of high school and got kicked out of his house at 16 years old. After a few years of running from God, God captured him and gave him a burning desire to reach a broken world with God’s boundless grace. He eventually graduated from Columbia International University, where he earned a degree in philosophy, and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree. A grandson of the late evangelist Billy Graham, Tullian was the founding pastor of New City Church in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which later merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009, where he served as Senior Pastor until June 2015. He wrote a number of best-selling books, traveled extensively around the country speaking, founded a ministry called LIBERATE—a ministry that sought to “connect God’s inexhaustible grace to an exhausted world” through conferences, books, a website, a daily radio program, and a weekly TV broadcast—and then it all came crashing down in late spring of 2015. As a result of infidelity, his first marriage ended in divorce, and life as he knew it came to an end. In the aftermath of his season of self-destruction, Tullian met his current wife, Stacie—a native Texan. They have been married since August 2016, and together they have five children and two grandchildren. As partners in life and ministry, Tullian and Stacie are wholeheartedly committed to declaring and delivering God’s boundless love to broken people. Connect with Tullian Tchividjian on: Website: https://www.tullian.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TullianT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tulliantch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TullianT Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sanctuary-with-tullian-tchividjian/id1482025823 Catch Pastor Travis Hall on: Website: http://cultivatemypurpose.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastortravishall/

Rob Pacienza, Lead Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church joins Mornings with Eric and Brigitte on Thursday to bring up some questions we or others might have concerning the meaning of Christmas. Who is this baby, this child, who came to earth--God in the flesh? What did this child come to do, and what is our greatest problem? Why would we ever give ourselves to this child--He demands our entire life. Christmas changes everything! Christmas at Coral Ridge - Joy to the World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"God's Purpose for His Church"Dr. D. James Kennedy was the featured speaker for the Tuesday evening worship service of the 1st General Assembly, September 22, 1981, at Ward Presbyterian Church in Livonia, Michigan.Kennedy was the Senior Pastor for the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

William Graham Tullian Tchividjian Pronounced: “TUHL-ee-uhn” (like Tertullian) and “CHA-vi-jin” (like Religion). Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University, where he received a degree in Philosophy, and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he earned his Master of Divinity. A grandson of (Evangelist) Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian was the Founding Pastor of the former New City Church (in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) which merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009. He served there as Senior Pastor until June 2015. During his time at Coral Ridge, Tullian founded LIBERATE—a ministry that sought to “connect God's inexhaustible grace to an exhausted world” through annual conferences (2011–2015), training, book and music publishing, daily blog posts, a daily radio program, and a weekly TV broadcast. Tullian has written eight books including, It Is Finished: 365 Days of Good News (2015), One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World  (2013), Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free (2012), and Jesus + Nothing = Everything (2011) which won Christianity Today's Book of the Year in 2011. Both “Glorious Ruin” and “Jesus + Nothing = Everything” were ECPA finalists for Book of the Year. He has also served as a Contributing Editor to various magazines and journals. Tullian has traveled extensively around the USA to speak at conferences, churches, universities, and seminaries. Tchividjian has appeared on Fox & Friends, Sean Hannity, 60 Minutes, CBS News, The Ingraham Angle, Morning Joe, the 700 Club, and many other TV and radio outlets. After a season of self-destruction leading up to, and following, his resignation from Coral Ridge in June 2015, Tullian is now married to Stacie, and together they have five children and two grandchildren. They recently launched The Sanctuary Church. Tullian longs to see broken people encounter God's boundless love.

What are artists-in-residence and how can they benefit churches and musicians? Learn from concert organist Chelsea Chen about artist residencies and visioning for concert series. Chelsea Chen has held Artist-in-Residence positions at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fr. Lauderdale, FL). She draws on her experiences there as well as in her career as a composer, concert artist, and church musician as she shares how churches can support the arts through their staffing and in the concerts they sponsor. We also discuss using organ in blended church services, and the music she has planned for her upcoming wedding! Key Takeaways from the Conversation Consider using rhythm charts if you are integrating organ into a band in a blended service.When planning a concert series, start with the vision, then think about specifics.If your church owns an organ in good repair and runs a concert series, include organ in the regular series (not a separate “organ only” series). Enjoying this podcast episode? Click here to find other Music and the Church episodes, or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Resources We Mention Chelsea Chen's compositions and albumsFanfare, Op. 85, by C. S. LangLaudate Dominum by MozartNocturne (from the String Quartet No. 2), by Borodin"Let Us Love and Sing in Wonder" – hymn text by John NewtonPrélude, Adagio et Choral varié sur le thème du 'Veni Creator', Op. 4 by Maurice DuruflêExplorations for Cello and Organ – album by Chelsea Chen and Joseph Lee Share This Podcast If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with your friends who love ministry and music—it's the best way for them to find the show!

Our problem as humans, we want our ministers to be perfect and they're not, never will be. We are all broken and would be better off accepting someone who stands before us and speaks of God as just a regular "Joe" with warts, pimples and yes ear rings, or nose piercings, tattoos. When we polish something, then it takes continual polishing, that will eventually tarnish.  // J. Slinkard Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University, where he received a degree in Philosophy, and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, where he earned his Master of Divinity. A grandson of (Evangelist) Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian was the Founding Pastor of the former New City Church (in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) which merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009. He served there as Senior Pastor until June 2015. During his time at Coral Ridge, Tullian founded LIBERATE—a ministry that sought to “connect God’s inexhaustible grace to an exhausted world” through annual conferences (2011–2015), training, book and music publishing, daily blog posts, a daily radio program, and a weekly TV broadcast. Tullian has written eight books including, It Is Finished: 365 Days of Good News (2015), One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World  (2013), Glorious Ruin: How Suffering Sets You Free (2012), and Jesus + Nothing = Everything (2011) which won Christianity Today’s Book of the Year in 2011. Both “Glorious Ruin” and “Jesus + Nothing = Everything” were ECPA finalists for Book of the Year. He has also served as a Contributing Editor to various magazines and journals. Tullian has traveled extensively around the USA to speak at conferences, churches, universities, and seminaries. After a season of self-destruction leading up to, and following, his resignation from Coral Ridge in June 2015, Tullian is now married to Stacie, and together they have five children and one grandchild. They live in Fort Myers, Florida, and are members of Living Faith Church. Tullian longs to see broken people encounter God’s boundless love...  

Today's conversation is extremely timely! This week, evangelist Billy Graham passed away at 99 years old. His influence can be seen throughout America. On this episode of the Born to Be podcast, Daron and Ryan talk to Billy Graham's grandson, Tullian Tchividjian (yes, that's correct. I checked the spelling three times!) Tullian Tchividjian isn't your average pastor. He has experienced extreme loss and failure. This is a powerfully raw conversation, where Tullian opens up about his divorce and infidelity, as well as his misunderstanding of his own identity. Ultimately, it all comes down to the power of God's grace in our lives, and Tullian has spent the past three years of his life diving into this grace. From www.tullian.net:A grandson of (Evangelist) Billy and Ruth Graham, Tullian was the Founding Pastor of the former New City Church (in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) which merged with the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 2009. He served there as Senior Pastor until June 2015. During his time at Coral Ridge, Tullian founded LIBERATE—a ministry that sought to “connect God's inexhaustible grace to an exhausted world” through annual conferences (2011–2015), training, book and music publishing, daily blog posts, a daily radio program, and a weekly TV broadcast. Tullian Tchividjian has written several best selling books, including Jesus + Nothing = Everything which won Christianity Today's Book of the Year in 2011. Quotes and Notes from today's episode: “The purpose behind the suffering you are going through is to kick you into a new freedom from false definitions of who you are.” “The world isn't scandalized by our freedom, but by our fakeness.” “It's when we are at the bottom, on our back, is when God shows us something about who we are and Who He is.” Follow on social @TullianT Visit https://www.tullian.net/ About the Born to Be Podcast The Born to Be Podcast is focused on helping you discover your unique calling and purpose in life. We believe you were created on purpose and for a purpose. Each week, we deliver inspiration and interviews with today's top thought leaders who are living out their unique calling. Are you ready to discover your true identity and become who you were born to be? Hosted by Daron Earlewine, popular radio host, pastor, and the creator of Pub Theology, Radio Theology, and Spiritual DNA. http://daronearlewine.com/borntobe

Todays guest writes one of my favorite worship blogs on the internet: Zac Hicks. Zac is a worship pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, pastored by Tullian Tchividjian. This conversation was one of my favorites! Zac is a super smart guy who knows a whole lot about culture, music, theology, and how that all connects […]

Ken sits down backstage at Catalyst Atlanta with David Platt, best-selling author of Radical, and Tullian Tchividjian, author of The Glorious Ruin and pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, for a unique roundtable leadership conversation. We're also joined by Jonathan Bock, founder and CEO of Grace Hill Media, to discuss Les Miserables and other film projects.

From the book Bamboozled besieged by lies man never a sinner, chapter 10 page 211 states: On Sunday morning at church, while Lorenzo and Tim were interested in the right way of Christ, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church was only interested in keeping the church economy flourishing. How to do that? Just keep the congregation well sedated and shielded from the light of real understanding.

Tullian Tchividjian, senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft Lauderdale, FL and author of the new book Glorius Ruin, joins us on this episode. We also discuss Calibrate and One Day Seattle, and open up the listener mailbag.

"The First Lady of the Organ" world renowned concert organist Diane Bish drops in on Patrick D. McCoy to discuss her career and the 30th anniversary of her hit show "The Joy fo Music" which has reached millions around the world. ABOUT MS. BISH: Diane Bish is the most visible and influential classical organist performing today. Concert and recording artist, composer, conductor, and international television personality, Diane Bish displays her dazzling virtuosity and unique showmanship the world over to international acclaim. Her organ performances are hailed as “stunning, virtuoso, fiery, and astonishing.” Miss Bish’s unparalleled achievements as a young performer gave her the credibility and determination to launch The Joy of Music international television series in 1982 as a platform for awareness and appreciation of “the king of instruments.” Broadcast to over 300 million people around the world each week, The Joy of Music combines exhilarating organ and ensemble performances with an informative, inspirational narrative and exciting world travel. The Joy of Music boasts over 500 episodes featuring famous cathedrals, concert halls, churches and organs. This tremendous outreach to the general public on behalf of the organ and Diane Bish’s longevity as a leading recitalist distinguishes her in the world of music.     

This week, we are pleased to have with us Tullian Tchividjian, author of the book Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything. Tullian is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and is a visiting professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and a grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. Tullian is a graduate of Columbia International University and Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. Tullian is the author of The Kingdom of God: A Primer on the Christian Life , Do I Know God? Finding Certainty in Life?s Most Important Relationship, Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different (Multnomah) and Surprised by Grace: God?s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels. Tullian is also a contributing editor to Leadership Journal. He speaks at conferences throughout the US and his sermons are broadcast daily on the radio program Godward Living.