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We all want a marriage that feels like home. We long for a partner who is there for us through all of life's challenges and griefs, who is in on all our inside jokes, who delights in the family we've built together, who looks with hope toward the future with a shared faith and an arm firmly around our shoulders. But how do we get there? What actually works in the real world and honors the picture of marriage found in Scripture?Based on the findings of their meticulous research, Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr. Keith Gregoire dispel the pervasive myths about what makes a happy marriage. Rather than relying on gender stereotypes, they look at what actually creates intimacy, emotional health, and connection, asking deeper questions that lead to real healing and growth in your relationship with your spouse.With enlightening stories, survey results, and practical tools, this book will help readers create a marriage they love. And with the evidence-based, Scripture-honoring advice in this book, that just may be closer than you imagine. Today, Dr. Stephanie talks with Sheila & Keith about the new book The Marriage You Want, and Dr. Stephanie adds in some of the neurodiverse lens.Dr. Stephanie asks Sheila & Dr. Keith:What did you find about the marriage triangle (God at the top and husband and wife on the bottom) and how that triangle can get skewed?You open a chapter with the controversial statement, "You should not prioritize sex in marriage." Talk a bit more about that as authors of books on healthy sexual marital relationships.What is the unfairness threshold?How does a couple grow intimacy?Do Christian books empower men or make them seem fragile and needy?Dr. Stephanie will do a course based on the new book this summer! Join now!https://www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com/contact-usAbout our Guests:Sheila Wray Gregoire is the face behind BareMarriage.com as well as a sought-after speaker and an award-winning author of 9 books, including the Great Sex Rescue and She Deserves Better. Sheila is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex and marriage to make it healthy, evidence-based, and biblical.Dr. Keith Gregoire is a physician and coauthor with Sheila on The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex, a companion to Sheila's award-winning The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex.The couple lives in Ontario, Canada.Find out more at: https://baremarriage.com/

In episode 114 of Tales of Glory, we dive into Chapter 11, Generational Curses, in my book A Field Guide to Spiritual Warfare—The POWER to pull the IMPOSSIBLE from the Heavenly Realm. So, what exactly is a generational curse? Why do generational curses exist under the new covenant? Do Christian deliverance social media influencers genuinely understand what a generational curse is? What common varieties of generational curses do we regularly encounter? Is repenting enough to break a curse? Are Internet curse-breaking prayers nothing more than incantations? How do you break a generational curse? We cover these controversial topics in episode 114 of Tales of Glory! Workshop course outline: 00:00:00 Romans 3:21-26 Redemption and Justification through Jesus Christ 00:01:34 Welcome 00:10:22 Introduction to Generational Curses 00:15:42 The Curious Case for the Generational Curse 00:20:48 Generational Curses - The Supernatural, the Great Commission and AMBIGUITY!!! 00:20:57 1. Charismatic doctrinal misinformation 00:22:15 2. Generational family dysfunction 00:23:27 3. Generational curse through subjugation with false gods 00:25:30 4. Ambiguous unsolvable generational curses 00:31:56 5. Spiritual direction and trials are the best approach 00:34:16 6. The principality lie 00:35:38 7. Difficult curse-breaking from secret societies such as the Freemasons 00:38:20 Considerations when dealing with curses 00:41:26 Legalism of unclean spirits 00:46:27 Spiritual Exercise: Breaking Generational Curses 01:01:49 Conclusion

Do Christian women need to practice self-compassion? Join the conversation in the newest episode of the You Don't Have to Be Perfect podcast! My guest is Jennifer Holmes, a Biblical counselor, speaker, writer, and podcaster. Jennifer works with churches in people's mental health and relational care by offering resources, seminars, and one-on-one care. I invited her here today to discuss self-compassion. Follow Jen on IG: @Jensnewsong ************************ Other Resources: ⁠You Don't Have To Be Perfect⁠ by Vanessa Luu ⁠Truth and Tools Workbook⁠ by Vanessa Luu ⁠The Relevant Old Testament⁠ by Vanessa Luu ⁠The Wilderness Remains⁠ by Vanessa Luu To Support Leave a review and help spread the word about this uplifting podcast. You can also support it financially here: ⁠https://anchor.fm/vanessa-luu 

Do private schools and specifically, religious private schools, produce students that are more civically engaged in their communities? A recent study seems to indicate that this is indeed the case. Alison Johnson, former AACS intern and current Ph.D. student at the University of Arkansas, joins Jamison and Matt to discuss a recently published meta-analysis, The Public Purpose of Private Education: a Civic Outcomes Meta-Analysis.  Do Christian schools have the secret sauce for civic engagement? To find out, be sure to listen!

Today, we speak with Dr. John MacArthur about his new book "The War on Children" and the various ways this war is being waged in America — through abortion, the promotion of homosexuality and transgenderism, the education system, media, and more. How can Christians fight back against the war on the most innocent among us? We also ask him to elaborate on his recent viral comments that PTSD and OCD are not real. You can buy Dr. MacArthur's book here: https://www.amazon.com/War-Children-Providing-Refuge-Hostile/dp/B0CXTJW1MP Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ --- Timecodes: (01:50) Introduction (06:20) Are things worse for children now? (09:30) Why Satan goes after kids (12:01) How has it gotten so bad, so fast? (21:00) Do Christian bear any responsibility? (26:26) Balancing political involvement with reliance on God (29:35) How Christians changed culture (36:52) How parents can respond (42:18) Are PTSD and OCD real? (47:28) Share the Arrows event --- Today's Sponsors: My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get your new, lower-price three month Emergency Food Kit at PrepareWithAllie.com. EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% of your first order today! American Christian Credit Union — America's Christian Credit Union is Federally Insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Find America's Christian Credit Union online at AmericasChristianCU.com/SWITCH Magic Spoon — get your next delicious bowl of high-protein cereal at magicspoon.com/RELATABLE! Be sure to use promo code RELATABLE at checkout to save five dollars off your order! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 802 | Inside the Mind of a Mass Shooter | Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras | Part 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000612383862 Ep 803 | The Science Behind Screen Addiction | Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kardaras | Part 2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000612546999 Ep 822 | The Money Behind Big Medicine | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000617050991 Ep 821 | Why Antidepressants Don't Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000616890403 Ep 857 | Is ADHD Real? | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000624680025 Ep 858 | The Disturbing Origins of Adderall | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000624797989 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bible has a list of 9 virtues laid out of for us. But the world also has a standard or virtue they live by. Do Christian hold to those standards? Pastor Lucas and Pastor Aaron discuss and give great insight into the confusion. 

About Dr. Frank Turek Our guest, Dr. Frank Turek is an Author and President of Crossexamined.org, a Christian Apologetics ministry helping young people defend the Christian faith. Frank hosts an hour-long TV program each week called "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist." He hosts a podcast with the same name.  He also writes for Townhall.com. Help Defend the Faith with Christian Apologetics Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Dr. Frank Turk discuss the challenges of raising Christian children in a secularized culture.  Dr. Turek  emphasizes the importance of Christian apologetics in defending the faith and addressing tough questions sparked by secular standards. Dr. Turek also highlights the role of the digital age in spreading distorted information and lies about God and His word. He encourages parents to equip themselves with cogent answers to these questions and to guide their children in navigating the digital world. There is also discussion on the concept of miracles, arguing that the universe itself is a miracle and that natural laws require a lawgiver.  Frank shares that the fundamental essence of the story of Christ is sacrifice.  People sacrifice themselves to save others, and that's what all the top movie blockbusters of the past 50 years have heroes that sacrifice.  Jesus sacrificed Himself to save His friends.  Jesus said 'There's no greater love than to lay down your life to save your friends." Episode Highlights: What is it others are stealing from God? What is Christian Apologetics. Do Christian parents have to be Theologians to answer their kid's questions? What lies are being fed to our kids. Who is to say what morality is? Image from Canva

About Dr. Frank Turek Our guest, Dr. Frank Turek is an Author and President of Crossexamined.org, a Christian Apologetics ministry helping young people defend the Christian faith. Frank hosts an hour-long TV program each week called "I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist." He hosts a podcast with the same name.  He also writes for Townhall.com. Help Defend the Faith with Christian Apologetics Together, Michelle Hill, Trace Embry and Dr. Frank Turk discuss the challenges of raising Christian children in a secularized culture.  Dr. Turek  emphasizes the importance of Christian apologetics in defending the faith and addressing tough questions sparked by secular standards. Dr. Turek also highlights the role of the digital age in spreading distorted information and lies about God and His word. He encourages parents to equip themselves with cogent answers to these questions and to guide their children in navigating the digital world. There is also discussion on the concept of miracles, arguing that the universe itself is a miracle and that natural laws require a lawgiver.  Frank shares that the fundamental essence of the story of Christ is sacrifice.  People sacrifice themselves to save others, and that's what all the top movie blockbusters of the past 50 years have heroes that sacrifice.  Jesus sacrificed Himself to save His friends.  Jesus said 'There's no greater love than to lay down your life to save your friends." Episode Highlights: What is it others are stealing from God? What is Christian Apologetics. Do Christian parents have to be Theologians to answer their kid's questions? What lies are being fed to our kids. Who is to say what morality is? Image from Canva

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Joined Together, Growing TogetherEphesians 4:17-32 (ESV)17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19 They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— 21 assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.Sermon OutlineLife with God is needed to renew every area of our lives.1. Corrupt Deceitful Desiresv22 “former manner of life… corrupt through deceitful desires”v18-19 “due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous…”2. Darkened Understandingvv17-18 “… futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding…”3. Renewed Life With Godv18 “alienated from the life of God”v24 “… the new self, created after the likeness of God…”v23 “be renewed in the spirit of your minds” (v32 “tenderhearted”)Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty God, we desperately need your help. We don't want hard hearts. We don't want to be ruled by corrupt desires. We don't want minds that are darkened in their understanding. Our thoughts and actions betray us. We have pursued what you have forbidden. We have acted without regard for our neighbor. We have developed greater skill in justifying ourselves than in living justified lives. Forgive us our sins. Teach us the way of Christ. Work your gracious Spirit to soften our hearts, renew our minds, and bind us to you. Have mercy on us. Amen.Questions for ReflectionHow can you tell when someone is alienated from the life of God?What are examples of corrupted desires? How can good desires become problematic?How do our desires deceive us? What difference does faith in God make in our thinking? Do Christian beliefs have influence to shape all of our thoughts? Is thinking as a Christian different in any way than thinking as a non-Christian? What has Jesus done that makes a deep difference within those who believe in him? How are desires renewed? How is thinking renewed?How can Christians change how they experience and relate to problematic thoughts? How can Christians serve God while problematic desires remain? What helps?Why is it important to thoroughly embrace the life God calls us to? Why is halfhearted commitment insufficient? What is attractive or compelling about fully embracing this new life?

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Joined Together, Growing TogetherEphesians 4:17-32 (ESV)17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19 They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— 21 assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.Sermon OutlineLife with God is needed to renew every area of our lives.1. Corrupt Deceitful Desiresv22 “former manner of life… corrupt through deceitful desires”v18-19 “due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous…”2. Darkened Understandingvv17-18 “… futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding…”3. Renewed Life With Godv18 “alienated from the life of God”v24 “… the new self, created after the likeness of God…”v23 “be renewed in the spirit of your minds” (v32 “tenderhearted”)Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty God, we desperately need your help. We don't want hard hearts. We don't want to be ruled by corrupt desires. We don't want minds that are darkened in their understanding. Our thoughts and actions betray us. We have pursued what you have forbidden. We have acted without regard for our neighbor. We have developed greater skill in justifying ourselves than in living justified lives. Forgive us our sins. Teach us the way of Christ. Work your gracious Spirit to soften our hearts, renew our minds, and bind us to you. Have mercy on us. Amen.Questions for ReflectionHow can you tell when someone is alienated from the life of God?What are examples of corrupted desires? How can good desires become problematic?How do our desires deceive us? What difference does faith in God make in our thinking? Do Christian beliefs have influence to shape all of our thoughts? Is thinking as a Christian different in any way than thinking as a non-Christian? What has Jesus done that makes a deep difference within those who believe in him? How are desires renewed? How is thinking renewed?How can Christians change how they experience and relate to problematic thoughts? How can Christians serve God while problematic desires remain? What helps?Why is it important to thoroughly embrace the life God calls us to? Why is halfhearted commitment insufficient? What is attractive or compelling about fully embracing this new life?

Do Christian's hurt Jesus name by there lack of belief…are non believers turned off by lukewarm Christian's? I think so..let's talk about it!

Today we jump back into an ongoing occasional series called "Burning Questions" and today's burning question is "Do Christian's need more forgiveness?" - so grab your Bible and join us as we open God's Word today.

This may be the most rapid and radical capitulation in history, for an organization. Chick-fil-a waffled. While the organization was closed on Sunday and wanted to honor God, their business doubled in size.--But now, will they fear God or fear the zeitgeist or the LGBT Borg-- We take up an important question - Do Christian employers discriminate on transgenderism, moral issues, character issues when hiring-- Do they hire on competence of character-- Do they use hiring as an opportunity for evangelism and discipleship----This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Chris Christie warns against electing -a self-serving mirror hog,- Nigerian Muslims killed 300 Christians since mid-May, China to drill 5.5 miles into Earth's crust---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

Why is 'divorce is off the table' for so many religions? Do Christian overcomplicate dating and marriage? How to make a long-distance relationship work? Former American missionary to Kiwis in New Zealand and Friendly American with a Great Beard--- Nick Maddy shares about how he basically broke the rules to start dating his now wife, Elise; how to keep things fresh and creative during long distance relationships; and what Nick would say to someone who is hesitant to get married. "In any Christian relationship, we are to be like Jesus, completely dying to ourselves in all aspects and laying our life down for the sake of the other." Nick on the Christian view of marriage. For people of faith, in what way did God direct your relationship if you are in one? For agnostics and atheists, do you think Christians overcomplicate things with how they talk about marriage and relationships? Follow us and DM us your answers on Instagram @betweentwoworldspodcast Intro song by: Matthew Lee Lohr Outro song by: Jan-Pieter Eversdijk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betweentwoworldspodcast/message

It's Q&A time! A few weeks ago, I asked you all to email me some questions you'd like me to answer. The questions were compiled, and this is part 1. I did my best to answer them and I hope it helps!01:04- If God knew that Satan and the other angels would do what they did, why did He create them?07:16- Testing Fruit- How do these several scriptures actually apply in the New Testament when it comes to discerning a false teacher by their fruits? 15:22- I wonder what your thoughts are on the end times. Are you a post rapture, Pre rapture or mid? 17:58- Do Christian parents need to prohibit the reading and/or watching of things with magic or non-Christian spirituality present? Also should play time be monitored to stop children from pretending that they have magic?23:48- Would you have any godly advice for husbands and wives?

The hosts of The Breezy Bird Podcast put their friendship to the test as they bring on the hosts of The Chicks with Sticks Podcast. Do Christian and Ethan know each other better or do Ashley and Delaney have the closer connection? If you love the connection that these two girls have or want to learn more about lacrosse, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts at "Chicks With Sticks" or on Instagram at "chickswithstickspodcast".

Do Christian converts need to be circumcised? Because this question so troubled the early church and carried such profound ramifications, the elders were summoned to settle the matter.   Learn more at storiesofsymmetry.com.

This week we discussed:- - Getting married if you cannot abstain - Do Christian twitter have accountability? - Do we need more Christian influencers and mentors? Hosts:- Gabz: @Gabz_Amadi Eman: @Gaemechanger Ore: @Ms_Ore #RTRWPodcast You can contact us: Twitter: @RTRW_Podcast Instagram: @RealTalkRealWalk_ Email: RealTalkRealWalk@hotmail.com

In this solo episode (Jessica will be back next week), I spoke with Dr. Katie Gaddini, a sociologist at the Social Research Institute, University College London and a research associate at the University of Johannesburg, Department of Sociology. She recently released her debut book, The Struggle to Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women Are Leaving the Church, which is based on over four years of in-depth ethnographic research with single evangelical women in the US and the UK.  We talked about purity culture, the mixed messages sent to Christian women, and whether their churches do more harm than good. 1:00 How did you get interested in this topic?  2:10 Are Christian women leaving church or the religion? 3:35 When they leave their churches, what are they missing out on? 4:55 What role does modern-day feminism play in women leaving church? 7:40 Do Christian women have opportunities to date, or is it always about courtship and marriage?  10:00 How do Christian women deal with sex loopholes?  15:30 What happens to women in the church as they get older but are still single? 17:40 Does the pressure to find a perfect Christian guy make things worse?  19:45 What's been the effect of #MeToo on these Christian women? 21:20 What do you make of the messages sent to Christian girls by modern Christian "influencers"? 24:18 Do churches ever offer sex ed for adults?  26:40 What's the message being delivered to older, single Christian men? 27:50: What happens when Christian women realize they've been lied to about the sexual binary between abstinence and anything-goes? 29:50: Are church leaders adapting to any of this? 32:10 Are evangelical churches a force for good in these women's lives? 33:50 Who are positive role models for Christian women wanting responsible advice about sex?  35:10 What surprised you in your research?  36:40 What has been your family's reaction to your book?  37:20: What is your current research focused on?

This one is a special one! In this episode we are focusing on “dating” and we had to bring along our good friend Abigail to give a female insight for this one! Without further ado, in this episode we discuss: - What is the actual definition of “dating?” - As Christians, should we be dating & when? - The importance of “intentions” when it comes to dating - How do we represent Christ in our relationships? - How do we approach someone we're interested in? Is flirting sinful? - Having friendship at the foundation of romantic relationships - Do Christian men have “game?” - What do we look for when approaching someone romantically?! All our socials: Insta: the29.11podcast Twitter: @The2911Podcast TikTok: the2911podcast Email: the2911podcast@gmail.com Our personal socials [Insta]: @kwabz_00 @dsqrd247 @napzino_ @bienaime_1 @m.akwasi18

Does the name "evangelical" do more harm than good in today's culture? What role is "deconstruction" playing in the Christian community? Do Christian ministries have a trust problem, and how do we respond?Join the conversation as Michael Martin sits down with Walter Kim, the President of the National Association of Evangelicals, as they work through these questions together.NAE's For the Health of the Nation: https://www.nae.org/for-the-health-of-the-nation/Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.ecfa.org/podcastWatch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheECFA=========================Table of Contents:========================= 00:00 - Intro00:55 - Walter stepping into the role as President of the NAE07:25 - United as evangelicals in polarizing times16:29 - The word "evangelical" historically31:16 - Ex-vangelicals and deconstruction44:46 - Do evangelicals have a trust problem?=========================ECFA Links:========================= ChurchEXCEL (Free Resources): https://www.ecfa.church/ChurchExcel.aspx Become accredited: https://www.ecfa.org/JoinECFA.aspx Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship: https://www.ecfa.org/Standards.aspx About ECFA: https://www.ecfa.org/About.aspx =========================Connect With Us:========================= Church and Nonprofit eNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/lekpf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/accountability LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evangelical-council-for-financial-accountability/ Podcast: https://www.ecfa.org/podcast =========================Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on NOTIFICATIONS. Thanks again for watching!=========================Disclosure: This video is provided as general educational information and with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an accountant, lawyer, or other professional. Opinions presented are those of the speakers and not necessarily the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.Video Topics: deconstruction, exvangelical, evangelical, church, Christian, Christ, God, bible, scripture, church plant, missions, ministry, mission, congregation, worship, money, giving, tithing, tithe, give, finances, financial accountability, governance, stewardship, budgeting, budget, podcast, nonprofits, nonprofit, audit, transparency, trust

Men In Progress is a monthly series in which the United Methodist Men of Trietsch (UMMoT) come together to discuss faith questions. Sometimes they talk about deep, heavy topics, and sometimes they keep it light. Today's big question is, "Do Christian values matter?" What do you think?

This week we dealt with a dilemma and covered the following: - Do Christian men require more maturity when dating? - Do men prefer younger women? - Self-development Hosts:- Gabz: @Gabz_Amadi Eman: @Gaemechanger Ore: @Ms_Ore #RTRWPodcast You can contact us: Twitter: @RTRW_Podcast Instagram: @RealTalkRealWalk_ Email: RealTalkRealWalk@hotmail.com

Do Christian men need to rise up? My dad and I have a casual conversation on biblical manhood... what it is and what it's not. The Bible offers a category of men that can be firm but gentle. Additionally, the Bible isn't concerned with the specifics of what we do, how we dress, where we live, when it's concerning masculinity but more so who we pursue (Jesus). Good reading 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Genesis 1-3 Titus 2 The meaning of Manhood by Phillip Holmes Four ways our biblical masculinity talks need to change by Kendal Connor and Seth Stewart Biblical Manhood by gotQuestions.org

Do Christian pastors and Church leaders about the truth of Islam?

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29 Paul says no one can call Jesus Lord except if they have God's Spirit. But Jesus says some will call him Lord and not know Him. So, how do we resolve this? I had a business decision turn out well, but looking back I wonder if I should've had more faith. Should I have more faith next time? What is a healthy perspective on the Old Testament feasts and festivals? Why is the United States not mentioned in the book of Revelation? Do Christian sometimes put too much emphasis on politics?

You asked for it and we heard you … Christian & Justin Long join Nick today to breakdown all of the Bachelor In Paradise drama. Have Justin's thoughts on Brendan changed? Do Christian and Justin have the same hot takes ? How many bachelor contestants can Justin do an impression of?  The guys cover everything on this supersized recap.  Check out Christian and Justin's new files “Lady Of The Manor” coming out September 17th on all streaming platforms and for a limited time in theaters. #LadyOfTheManor You can also catch Christian and Justin on their Wondery podcast “Life Is Short”!  “They treated her like Helen Mirren!”  Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and as always send in your relationship questions to asknick@kastmedia.com to be a part of our Monday episodes.  For merch please visit www.viallfiles.com today! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Huzzah: http://www.drinkhuzzah.com use code VIALL for 20% off.  Chime: http://www.chime.com/VIALL to get started today.  Wondery - Even The Rich: Mariah Carey: Listen to Even the Rich on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Nuts.com: text FILES to 64-000 to get free shipping on your first order.    Episode Socials:  @viallfiles @nickviall @poodollar72 @justinlong See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do Christian's even have a line they won't cross. Plus a look at The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do Christian men take too long to ask women out? Is there something wrong with a Christian man staying single? We breakdown why Christian men may take longer to ask a woman out and if Christian men are truly “boring”. We discuss all that and more on this week's episode of The W Podcast!

Today's (almost) daily devotion on Acts 21:8-14. Do Christian faith and suffering go hand in hand?

Today's (almost) daily devotion on Acts 21:8-14. Do Christian faith and suffering go hand in hand?

This week on Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, John and Steve return for another episode of Primitive Rhythm Machine. This time they are talking about a variety of topics such as the difference between the music industry today and back in the day, and the struggles that some "Christian Bands" have in presenting the gospel. 0:00 Intro / Chit Chat 3:48 John's Epiphany about bands chasing trends 12:32 How did the music Industry use to run? 17:53 How the music Industry runs today 19:18 The Struggle to find good music 23:40 Live vs Studio 26:30 Do Christian bands do a good job of presenting The Gospel? 34:32 Are you a band with a message or a message with a band? 38:26 Band Recommendation – Grave Robberrr | https://graverobberrr.bandcamp.com/music Tourniquet | https://tourniquet.net/ 42:00 Home Work – Check out band called My Epic's Behold album | https://myepicrock.com/ 45:18 John's review on Colors by Resurrection Band 53:30 Steve gets a Failing Grade 55:10 If you have a Secular band that you have a Christian Alternative you'd like to suggest email Stephen Stevenandchrista@me.com or reach out to Geek Devotions directly and the guys will talk about it on the show. 58:02 Closing We want to give a very special thank you to the Devoted Patreon Geeks who help to support Geek Devotions on a monthly basis: Francisco Ruiz, Adam Arciniega, Cody McGurk, Erin Straus, Andrew Markham, Paul Turner, Jacob Russel, Mike Alderman, Nathan Marchand, The Dapper Man, Dale White, Ashley Kronenbitter, Victoria Dalton, and  Michael Joesph Manacci. If you'd like to become a Devoted Patreon Geek or learn more about the benefits of becoming one, click the link below; https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions You can do a one time gift via PayPal here https://www.paypal.me/geekdevotions  

In this interview I am once again joined by Daniel Ingram, meditation teacher and author of ‘Mastering The Core Teachings Of The Buddha’. In this episode Daniel responds to Bikkhu Analayo’s article in the May 2020 edition of the academic journal Mindfulness, in which Analayo argues that Daniel is delusional about his meditation experiences and accomplishments, and that his conclusions, to quote, ‘pertain entirely to the realm of his own imagination; they have no value outside of it.’ Daniel recounts that Analayo revealed to him that the article was requested by a senior mindfulness teacher to specifically damage Daniel’s credibility, to quote Daniel quoting Analayo ‘we are going to make sure that nobody ever believes you again.’ Daniel responds to the article’s historical, doctrinal, clinical, and personal challenges, as well as addressing the issues of definition and delusion regarding his claim to arhatship. Daniel also reflects on the consequences of this article for his work at Cambridge and with the EPRC on the application of Buddhist meditation maps of insight in clinical contexts. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/ep73-daniel-ingram-dangerous-and-delusional/ Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’. … Topics Include: 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Daniel explains Analayo’s article’s background and purpose 17:37 - Who is Bikkhu Analayo? 24:21 - Many Buddhisms 26:51 - Article abstract and Steve’s summary 32:19 - The historical critique 41:30 - Is Daniel claiming both the orthodox and the science perspectives? 49:11 - Is Daniel’s enlightenment the same as the historical arhats? 58:30 - Is Mahasi noting vulnerable to construction of experience? 1:03:46 - Has Daniel trained his brain to construct false meditation experiences? 1:10:39 - Does Daniel accept the possibility of dissociation and delusion in Mahasi-style noting? 1:18:38 - Did Daniel’s teachers consider him to be delusional? 1:23:51 - Have any of Daniel's teachers ratified any of his claimed enlightenment attainments? 1:34:03 - Cancel culture in orthodox religion 1:38:40 - Different definitions of arhatship 1:43:08 - Is the term ‘Dark Night of The Soul’ appropriate for the dukkha nanas? 1:47:29 - Purification and insight stages 1:54:00 - Does Daniel conflate deep states of meditation with everyday life experiences? 1:59:00 - Is the stage of the knowledge of fear taught in early Buddhism? 2:09:37 - Why does Daniel claim high equanimity can occur while watching TV? 2:12:55 - Does Daniel underestimate the standards of the first three stages of insight? 2:16:01 - Do Christian mystics and Theravada practitioners traverse the same experiential territory? 2:21:47 - Are the maps of insight really secret? 2:28:54 - Why are the insight stages absent from mainstream psychological literature? 2:33:36 - Does Daniel’s work over-emphasise the possibility of negative meditation experiences? 2:37:45 - What have been the personal and professional consequences of Analayo’s article to Daniel? … Check out my previous interviews with Daniel: - https://www.guruviking.com/ep14-daniel-ingram-guru-viking-interviews/ - https://www.guruviking.com/ep40-daniel-ingram-pandemic-edition-guru-viking-podcast/ - https://www.guruviking.com/ep68-daniel-ingram-magick-the-occult-summoning-demons/ To find out more about Daniel, visit: - integrateddaniel.info - firekasina.org - https://theeprc.org/ Articles Referenced: - Anālayo, B. Meditation Maps, Attainment Claims, and the Adversities of Mindfulness. Mindfulness 11, 2102–2112 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-020-01389-4 - Anālayo, B. The Insight Knowledge of Fear and Adverse Effects of Mindfulness Practices. Mindfulness 10, 2172–2185 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01198-4 … For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - http://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James

Your podcast, your book, and your "media" has a lot more in common with church than you'd think. And whether you're a public speaker, a podcaster, or a writer, you have a lot in common with a preacher and how he communicates. Wayne Geiger is a pastor, adjunct professor of speech, speech coach, and former morning radio broadcaster. And these similarities are what we talk about on this episode. If you want to spread a message, regardless of whether it's religious or secular, listen up. In This Episode: Keeping in touch with individual listeners (as opposed to “avatars”) Disposable content Introverted radio DJs and the problems they run into... Preparing for "showtime" Expectations of the audience (and how to deliver those expectations) Do Christian podcasters have it worse than secular podcasters? Do you really need a bigger audience? Not forgetting why you started your podcast Links To Things I Talk About: United Methodist Communications The Upper Room Help Your Expert Friends Reach More People... If you like RED Podcast, subscribe now and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like RED, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two).

In this episode we continue our discussion on the First Commandment and culture. Do Christian books have to be about missionaries? Do Christian shoes have to be tied with Christian shoelaces? We don't think so. But the Bible does shape our culture--the things we make--as we grow in conformity to the image of God's Son. This Episode Features: Groups Of People Making Stuff; Pswaydoh Dragons; Christian Romance Novels; Smushed-Out Church; Progressive Sanctification; Something Stupid About The Puritan Work Ethic; and Our Favorite Bible Stories In The Most Boring Way Possible. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3h65XHg-htz-36 Links: Micah 4: https://www.esv.org/Micah+4/ Heidelberg Catechism: http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/lords-days/33.html Rabbitson Crusoe (1956): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049650/ The Everlasting Man - G.K. Chesterton: https://amzn.to/2QZPKsr The City of God - Augustine: https://amzn.to/37JCaBc The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism - Max Weber: https://amzn.to/3ibLUIY Secondhand Lions (2003): https://amzn.to/35bbMAR Recos: "The First Commandment" - Sermon by Paul Liberati: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/scrc/sermons/82420211291715/ Thriftbooks.com "The 10 Commandments" - Judy Rodgers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX8I7nNZNYE Local Church Book Sales Calvin & Hobbes - Bill Watterson: https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haltingtowardzion/support

What is the cause for the overwhelming nature of sin in this world? Do Christian’s bear any blame? Listen on...

(00:00-09:00): A sheriff in Florida told his employees will not be allowed to wear a mask in their office. Brian and Ian talked about the politization of wearing masks during the COVID-19 outbreak. (09:00-37:40): We are joined by Simon Wilce, the Executive Director of CAP America for Christians Against Poverty. Christians Against Poverty equip local churches with effective poverty relieving tools and empower them to share the good news of Jesus. Call: 888-444-9185 to give. (37:40-46:48): Do Christian have to choose between compassion and conviction? Brian and Ian discussed how to approach political disagreements while still being true to your Christianity. (46:48-1:15:22): Brian and Ian continued to talk with Simon Wilce from Christians Against Poverty. He discussed the theology of CAP’s mission and also some stories of those who have been impacted by the financial crisis. They heard from Kevin Palau, chairman of the board of CAP America. He also talked about the witnessing power of CAP and how it has led many to Christ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do Christian ministries need money? What's the purpose of finances and available funds? How do pastors teach about money? Should the Christian church financially help the next generation of pastors?

From academics to religion and diversity, where we go to school plays a huge role in our upbringing. In this episode, Ashley guides the girls through the conversation of whether private schools are preferable to public. Are private schools really academically superior? Do Christian private schools prepare young people for the diversity of beliefs, personalities, and faces that they'll encounter in college and the workplace? Is spiking a girl's soda with bleach really cause for concern? The girls consider all these questions, and more. 

What masters us? Our Scripture reading comes from Romans 6:18, quoting from the NASB: “And having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” By what do we choose to be mastered? Men and women who have committed to serve in the military might easily, if jokingly, identify the military as their master. Do Christian military personnel see this in a different light? The entire discourse of Romans 6 is a liberating reminder that righteous living is part and parcel of salvation. Christian leaders cannot pursue both sin and righteous living. We must choose our master. Honestly, who would willingly be enslaved to anything? Yet, slaves we are to the voice we heed and the conduct we perform. A well-known scholar quipped, “People must be charmed into righteousness.” Was Job charmed into righteousness? Satan mistakenly believed that God had allured Job into faithful obedience and blameless integrity. Even Job’s wife believed that God’s failure to protect his family and possessions were grounds for Job to “curse God and die” (Job 2:9). Job’s intimate friendship with God had made a new man of Job. He cared for widows, the blind and lame, the needy, the stranger, even the dying. Righteousness and justice were his clothing. Even in testing and loss, Job worshipped God (Job 1:20-21) and spoke the truth about God (Job 42:8). Righteous living is the compelling response to fellowship with God. This brings me to my second thought. How do we as “righteous” leaders live out righteousness in the workplace? Thinking rightly about God puts leaders in a better position to do right. Job had shut the door on thinking or doing evil and had become a slave to righteousness (Job 2:3). He was free to live a noteworthy life free of compromise, even in devastating circumstances. His testimony to us is one of perseverance in the things of God in every situation. As we practice righteousness, righteousness will become our nature, just as Christ is righteous (1 John 3:7). Leaders, may others follow your lead as you are mastered by right living. // Points to Ponder Over the next week, here are 3 points to ponder during your personal time of reflection or with a small group or mentor. First, Are we tempted to compromise our Christian ethic and do what’s expedient (even if it’s wrong) to benefit from a deal that is too good to pass up? (see Nehemiah 5:15). Second, Are we careful to maintain godly righteousness in the face of shifting priorities and requirements? (see 1 Samuel 13:11-12). Third, Are we measuring ourselves according to the standards of Christian righteousness and Romans 6:18?   // About the Narrator Brig. Gen. David B. Warner, USAF (Ret.), and his wife, Lori, are the Executive Director couple of Officers’ Christian Fellowship. They assumed the position in August 2010, after retiring a month earlier from the United States Air Force out of Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. He is currently serving on the board of the Christian Service Charities, and as an advisory council mentor for Faith Comes By Hearing.   // Purchase a Copy Call the OCF Home Office at 800-424-1984 to purchase a paperback copy of the book, or buy a Kindle version at Amazon.

October 13, 2019 Speaker: Mike Burns If anyone has ever read through the Bible – or even read parts of the Bible from both the Old & New Testament – a nagging question usually arises: How can the God of the Old Testament be the same as the God of the New Testament? A quick glance could leave us viewing the OT God as an angry father and the NT God as the hippie son. Are they different? Did God change? Do Christian’s have to reconcile the two or can we just ignore what we read in the Old Testament in favour of Jesus? Join us this Sunday as we wrestle with these questions together!

This week on Stakes is High, Jones is joined by Brotha2DaKnight from the Drunken Knights Podcast. Join in on this convo as they discuss Kanye West and his Sunday Service. Do Christian have a point on Kanye doing too much mixing secular music with gospel? Are they being too sensitive and wearing blinders to his artistic creativity? They also discuss Fantasia’s guest appearance on the Breakfast Club when she discussed, submission and being head of the household. What does it mean to be submissive? Does submitting mean being dominated? Tune in and enjoy as they discuss these topics and much more. . . Official Sponsor: American Income Life – Indiana; (The Cunningham Agency) www.ailofindiana.com/careers @ailindiana

Do Christian business owners justify their debt in business? Check out my recent finding that I am using to get some targeted cold leads to prospect. The poor man's way. https://mmini.me/MMHowTo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biblicallyfocusedbusiness/support

Do Christian entrepreneurs need a personal brand? This must-listen episode gets right to the point of how to build your business and brand that glorifies God and sets you apart in the marketplace! You can do it! Start now on building your selfless, Christ-like personal brand that makes an immeasurable impact in our world.  Grab your free guide to get started today. Get the full show notes here!

Christianity Today’s March 2019 cover story examined how retirement fits into the Christian vision of faith and work and how assumptions about what retirement looks like are changing for many Americans. We looked at the increasingly diverse ways that Christians are leveraging their post-career years for the good of their families, churches, and communities. A lot of readers wrote in to express appreciation for covering a topic that really matters to so many, but we also got a fair number of responses that were concerned that our take on retirement was too narrow. One reader, Rodney, summed it up this way: "Your article 'Saving Retirement' in the March issue was a good summary of the situation facing retirees today. However, most of the examples of retirees doing something purposeful after retirement were people who had held leading positions in their field of work with presumably large salaries. The article definitely needed to portray what some ‘ordinary workers’ have gone on to do." We agreed with Rodney that there is a much broader picture of post-work life that needs to be acknowledged. Do Christian understandings of work and aging accommodate those who can’t afford to retire? Rev. Amy Ziettlow, pastor of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Decatur, Illinois, and author, with Naomi Cahn, of Homeward Bound: Modern Families, Elder Care, and Loss, joined theology editor Caleb Lindgren and editor in chief Mark Galli to talk about the hopeful vision for retirement she sees in her working-class church community and her recommendations for how retirement-aged individuals and their churches can best partner with each other during the autumn years.

There it is, the fight of the year, the host of the Right to Reason podcast: Robert Stanley takes on Christian apologist: Chris The Christian Christiansen in a debate entitled Do Christian have a Right to Reason? No punches are pulled, bodyslams everywhere and blood will be spilled This contest is scheduled for one fall, WHO will prevail? You decide...

Is busyness a disease in our culture? Do Christian artists need to talk about Jesus in their lyrics? While Chad is apparently, trekking through the hills of Nepal handing out copies of his new book “One Thousand Risks”, the rest of the guys have a spirited discussion around these questions... and it gets pretty intense. Relevant links to this episode: Revolutionary Book

What distinguishes Christian libertarianism from secular (or other) forms of libertarianism? Is it mostly a question of motivation, or are there also differences in policy application? Do Christian libertarians sometimes even disagree with one another on policy? In this round table discussion, we explore these and other questions pertaining to what may be considered unique about a Christian perspective on libertarianism.

"Do Christian films have sex scenes?" Segments: Whats the word, Hypothetically Speaking, Mike Check, Fair or Foul The fellas are back at Shock City Studios and Travis is horny, Gaines is nervous, while Chris may or may not have been involved in a breaking and entering issue. Travis STILL thinks Rotten Tomatoes may be allegedly racist, while the Sandler vs Perry debate rages on. Also, how exactly do you define a master? Fair or Foul ends the show with its typical fantastic nature. Check out weareliveradio.com and come see WAL at Off Broadway in STL June 3rd!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-are-live-with-chris-denman/message

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Do Christian’s really understand WHY our Lord is coming again? Today on a Hurricane Matthew Edition of TRUNEWS, Rick Wiles shares the second half of a two part sermon on what the Bible actually says about the second coming of Jesus Christ. Listen as Rick explains the truth NOT being preached by leaders in the evangelical industrial complex, and pray for the millions affected and still bracing for the Category 4 storm to dissipate.

Do Christian’s really understand WHY our Lord is coming again? Today on a Hurricane Matthew Edition of TRUNEWS, Rick Wiles shares the first half of a two part sermon on what the Bible actually says about the second coming of Jesus Christ. Listen as Rick explains the truth NOT being preached by leaders in the evangelical industrial complex, and pray for the millions in harms way as Floridians brace for the looming Category 4 storm.

In this episode we sit down with Seth and Hannah Wiles who both went to Christian private schools. Seth went through a serious faith deconstruction post graduation, while Hannah didn’t. What led to it? Why did Seth deconstruct while Hannah didn’t? Do Christian private schools save kids? These are some of the questions we try to answer in part two of our Back to School series. Also Alex shares his Zao concert experience while Jason talks about his Snapchat fails. Ask us a question! use the hashtag #asknypp or e-mail us at notyourpastorspodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to answer your questions on our next show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/notyourpastors/message

THIS WEEK - "Creation Care," Ethanol ... and Evo Screws Up We have a special guest this week: Shrike, president of his local Audubon Society chapter and an active environmentalist for more than 30 years. The Herd asks him to tell us about the new green movement among evangelical Christians. Is the fundies' approach to saving the planet different from the traditional one? Do Christian bears shit in the woods? Chew on this phrase: Creation Care. Will the environmental movement be hijacked by a religious agenda? Shrike is willing to use all the help he can get. Or is he? Ex, fretting about religionists' involvement, poses a challenge. Would Shrike be willing to start his Audubon Society meetings with a prayer? The lifetime environmentalist doesn't have to think twice about his answer, but can you predict what it is? We wonder: If evangelicals are around, won't they ... duh ... evangelize? Philly worries what Shrike and others would be called if they walked away. SI finds a Creation Care website that looks mighty religious to him. After our disclaimer about Democrat bashing, we bash Obama. On ethanol. Shrike is not happy with this bogus response to the energy/environmental crisis. He likes his corn flakes and hopes a Democratic Congress will resolve this. The cynical Herd doubts that it will happen. Another Goddamned Puzzle, Poll and Quiz. Is Evo actually bright enough to be testing our listeners? We give a marginal thumbs-up to Atheist Nexus. Our conclusion: Join, but don't expect any miracles! However, do feel free to become a member of our group there. Not surprisingly, it's called ... ta-da ... "Another Goddamned Podcast." Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [12:57]: excerpt from "One of Many" Bridge Music [25:00]: excerpt from "Swing to the Left" Bridge Music [39:24]: excerpt from "Heathen Boogie" Closing Music [51:50]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)