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In part four of our series on biblical covenants, Blake explains how the New Covenant fulfilled and reimagined every part of the Old Covenant. In teaching what Scripture says about the New Covenant, he also debunks the most popular heresy in the Evangelical Church about the New Covenant: that it is somehow incomplete and not yet fully realized (dispensationalism). Biblical Covenants, Part 4. That You May Know Him, Episode 265.

This is the Podcast from the week of July 27th 2025 with Pastor Peter Fox.These are the Scriptures that were referenced in the sermon:John 4:1-26 (NKJV)4 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), 3 He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.10 Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” 11 The woman said to Him, “Sir, You have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. Where then do You get that living water? 12 Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock?” 13 Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” 15 The woman said to Him, “Sir, give me this water, that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.” 17 The woman answered and said, “I have no husband.” Jesus said to her, “You have well said, ‘I have no husband,' 18 for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.” 19 The woman said to Him, “Sir, I perceive that You are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” 25 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.”John 4:39-42 (NKJV) also referenced.Thank you for listening and please join us next time for more great teaching from The Word.

This is the Podcast for the week of August 3rd 2025. Making Jesus Cool Pt.3 with Pastor Travis.These are some of the Scriptures that were referenced during the sermon:John 7:38-39 (NKJV)38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those [a]believing in Him would receive; for the [b]Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.Isaiah 12:3 (NKJV)3. Therefore with joy you will draw waterFrom the wells of salvation.1 Corinthians 10:4 (NKJV)4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.Isaiah 43:20 (NKJV)20 The beast of the field will honor Me, The jackals and the ostriches,Because I give waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My people, My chosen.Isaiah 44:3 (NKJV)3 For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring;John 6:35 (NKJV)35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:17, Revelation 2:1-5, Isaiah 55:1:Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV)15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.Matthew 5:44 (NKJV)44 [a]But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,Matthew 14:14 (NKJV)14 And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.Thank you for listening and please join us next time for more great teaching from The Word.

This is the Podcast for the week of Aug 10th 2025 with Pastor Travis.These are some of the Scriptures that were referenced during the sermon:John 3:14-17 (NKJV)14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should [a]not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.John 3:18-20 (NKJV)18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.Isaiah 59:2 (NKJV)2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.Genesis 3:1  (NKJV)3 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden'?”Isaiah 14:12-14, Genesis 3:2-13, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Colossians 1:13-15.Thank you for listening and please join us next time for more great teaching from The Word. 

I first read about Cara Meredith's book on evangelical church camp over at Kristin Kobes Du Mez's newsletter, and as soon as I saw “cry night” in the subtitle, I knew any conversation with her was gonna be a real one. Put differently, I knew she was ready to talk about what drew people to these camps — but also how they worked to deftly manipulate the young people who attended them. I went to church camp for a decade. I was a counselor for several years. I cried on cry night; I watched bad skits; I highlighted the crap out of my Youth Bible — and I adored it. But I also internalized a lot of contradictory and harmful messages, and felt weird about some of the ways we were counseling young kids. Cara and I process all of that in this episode — and also answer a bunch of your complicated questions. And as always with these episodes, we're working hard to make the episode accessible to people outside of the culture (or who find it weird, which, real talk, it is) while also going deep into the weeds. I'm so eager for your thoughts. Thanks to the sponsors of today's episode!Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at Blissy.com/CULTUREPODSave 20% Off Honeylove at honeylove.com/CULTUREStop putting off those doctors appointments and go to ZocDoc.com/CULTURE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor todayJoin the ranks of paid subscribers and get bonus content, access to the discussion threads, ad-free episodes, and the knowledge that you're supporting an indie pod trying to make its way in the world. If you're already a subscriber-- thank you! Join us in the discussion thread for this episode! Got a question or idea for a future episode? Visit culturestudypod.substack.com To hear more, visit culturestudypod.substack.com

This podcast is from the message on July 6th 2025 titled Take You at Your Word. Here are some of the scriptures the were referenced:Psalm 1:1-3 (NKJV)1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he [b]meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the [c]rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)  8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[a] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.Hebrews 4:12-13 (NKJV)12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Psalm 107:20, 2 Timothy3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Romans 15:4, Joshua 6:10 & 6:20,Thank you for listening and join us next time for more.

This is the Podcast for the message from July 13th 2025 titled Recipe for Revival.Here are some of the Scriptures that were referenced:1 Peter 2:5 (NKJV)5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up.Romans 12:1 (NKJV)12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV)15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.Philippians 4:18 (NKJV)18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.Hebrew 13:16 (NKJV)16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.Revelation 5:8, 2 Chronicles 12:1 & 5-7, & 12, Isaiah 6:5, 2 Chronicles 12:13 &14.Thank you for listening and please join us next time for more great teaching from the Word. 

This is the Podcast for the week of July 20th 2025 titled Making Jesus Cool Pt.1.These are some of the Scriptures that were referenced:Hebrews 4:15-16 (NLT)15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.Romans 1:16 (NKJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel [a]of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.Acts 4:13 (NKJV)13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.Acts 4:20 (NKJV)20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”2 Samuel 6:22, Joshua 1:9, Matthew 10:32-33.Thank you for listening and please join us next time for more great teaching from the Word.

Send us a textIn this important and timely episode, I welcome back journalist, author, and friend of the podcast, Peter Wehner. We dig into his provocative and widely discussed article in The Atlantic: “Why Evangelicals Turned Their Back on PEPFAR.”PEPFAR—President George W. Bush's historic global AIDS relief program—has saved over 26 million lives and prevented millions of HIV infections. Once championed by American evangelicals, the program is now in crisis. Under Donald Trump's second term, PEPFAR was effectively shut down. Clinics have closed, aid has stalled, and more than 75,000 lives have already been lost—with millions more at risk.So why the silence from the evangelical community?Peter and I explore the cultural, political, and theological reasons behind this shift—from compassion to indifference—and why this issue, which should unite pro-life Christians, has instead fallen off the radar. We also reflect on how partisan loyalty, fear of division, and moral inconsistency have muted the response to one of the most effective humanitarian programs in U.S. history.This conversation is urgent, eye-opening, and deeply relevant to anyone who cares about faith, politics, and the real-world impact of silence. I hope you'll join us. This is one you don't want to miss. SHOW NOTESMSNBC Morning JoeRNS on PEPFARRNS - Nashville's Christian music stars join activists in push to save PEPFARHoly Post talks about PEPFARSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

Hope for Lebanon: Summer Programs at Hope Evangelical ChurchIntroduction:Join Elio Constantine as he speaks with Bashir from the Hope Evangelical Church in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. They discuss the current situation in Lebanon and the exciting summer plans at the church, focusing on how people are finding hope in Christ amidst ongoing challenges.Key Discussion Points:Current Situation in Lebanon: Despite a tough season marked by conflict and despair since September 2024, a ceasefire has led to a somewhat improved situation with a decline in shelling and airstrikes. Local elections are taking place, signaling a sense of change and hope on the horizon, though true hope is emphasized to be found only in Christ.Summer Plans at Hope Evangelical Church:Couples Conference: This conference will focus on strengthening family and marriage relationships for both married and engaged couples. The importance of this event is highlighted by the increasing social acceptance of divorce and the church's role in recentering families on the Gospel. Bashir shares a testimony of the church's ministry successfully helping a couple reconcile and stop divorce proceedings.Children's Camps:Sunday School Kids Camp: A three-day camp for 80-100 (or more) Sunday school children, featuring Bible lessons, fun activities like inflatables and songs, and an outing day.HOPE Educational Program Camps: Separate camps are planned for students in the morning and afternoon programs of the HOPE Educational Program.Children at Risk Program Camp: Another camp will be held for children in the Children at Risk program.The hosts emphasize the significant impact these camps have on children's lives, providing a safe and fun environment to learn about the Gospel and find hope amidst difficult circumstances. Elio shares a personal testimony of accepting Christ and meeting his wife at a summer camp when he was 16 years old.Teenagers Conference: A conference specifically for teenagers is being prepared, with many teens saving money to attend. The prayer is that this conference will have a life-changing impact, similar to Elio's experience.Young Adults Conference: An annual conference for young adults is scheduled for the end of August/beginning of September, which consistently leads to people deciding to follow Christ.Church/Family Conference: The church is preparing for a large "family conference." The previous one was held on October 7th, the same day as the attacks in Israel, but was a powerful time focused on holiness. Last year's conference was canceled due to the war in Lebanon.Worship Night: A major event is planned at Hope Evangelical Church, Zahleh, featuring a Christian singer from the U.S. and a clear message from the Bible, offering attendees the opportunity to follow Jesus.Call to Action:Listeners are encouraged to pray for:All current and upcoming activities at Hope Evangelical Church.The team ministering to families in Lebanon.The couples retreat, and Bashir's leadership in reconciling broken families.The children's ministry and camps, that they would be significant and focused on Christ.The teens, youth, and young adults, and their planned activities.The worship night and the church conference.Bashir and his family, and all the families served, that they trust in Christ alone for hope, rather than political changes.Sign up for prayer ministry updates from Lebanon at Heartforlebanon.org/prayer.Share this episode and send any questions to podcast@heartforlebanon.org.

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Politics is a strange business with the Church and BYU. Dan Ellsworth talks about author and columnist Jonathan Rauch and his "partnership" with the Church. He also covers some major structural differences between the Restored Church and Evangelicals.

Today, we discuss a very important book with our guest author Eric English. It's "The Kingdom of Man: Evangelicalism and the Distortion of Christianity." Eric and I discuss the history of the evangelical movement, what the milestones were when things went south, how we got to where we are today, and some critical correctives to go from a "kingdom of man" to a more authentic society, based on divine love. We discuss: How did a small group of religious people become the most powerful political force in the U.S.? Why are Christians leaving this group? What is Christian Nationalism, and how does Donald Trump fit into this? Guest Eric English writes a column on the Patheos Progressive Christian channel and hosts a podcast called UNenlightenment. He holds advanced degrees in philosophy and theology.To grab a copy of the book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Man-Eric-Scot-English-ebook/dp/B0D5RCSZC3/For more resources, visit: https://thekingdomofman.com/

In this episode Al Roxburgh and Jenny Sinclair talk with Rodney Clapp about the state of Christian life in a time of profound change. Exploring what it means for Christians to live as witnesses to the Gospel in a radically changing world, Rodney looks at the recent history of the Evangelical Church in America, and the longing for a Christian nationalism that reasserts control over the cultural narrative. Rodney offers a radically different set of proposals, of humble practices rooted in a Biblical imagination, that eschew power and the need for control. Rodney is driven by a passion to call churches to rediscover their life and mission by learning to live without power and control. He believes that it is by living out of control that we discern the ways of God and live in anticipation of a new creation - of a healed earth and of a healed people.Rodney Clapp is an author, editor and social commentator. He was a former columnist for The Christian Century as well as a longtime associate editor for Christianity Today. Until 1999 he was the senior editor for academic and general books at InterVarsity Press. He was also an editor with Brazos Press and is currently an editor with Wipf and Stock. His latest book is Living Out of Control, an extended proposal for how, in a post Christian context, Christian life ought to be shaped amidst declining empire and in an age of profound change.LinksFor Rodney Clapp:https://wipfandstock.com/author/rodney-clapp/https://wipfandstock.com/contact-information/BooksFamilies at the Crossroads (1993) A Peculiar People (1996) The Consuming Passion (1998) Border Crossings (2000) The People of the Truth with Robert E. Webber (2001) Tortured Wonders (2006) Johnny Cash and the Great American Contradiction (2008) Naming Neoliberalism: Exposing the Spirit of Our Age (2021)Living Out of Control: Political & Personal Faith in Waning Christendom (2025)For Alan J Roxburgh:http://alanroxburgh.com/abouthttps://www.themissionalnetwork.com/author/alan-roxburgh/https://journalofmissionalpractice.com/alan-roxburghTwitter: https://twitter.com/alanjroxburgh?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.roxburgh.127/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecommonsnetworkBooksJoining God in the Great UnravelingLeadership, God's Agency and Disruptions Joining God, Remaking Church, Changing the World: The New Shape of the Church in Our TimeFor Jenny Sinclair:Website: https://togetherforthecommongood.co.uk/from-jenny-sinclairLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-sinclair-0589783b/Twitter: https://twitter.com/T4CGFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TogetherForTheCommonGoodUKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/t4cg_insta/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leavingegyptpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical wing of The Presbyterian Church and watched as they turned their backs on him after he criticized Donald Trump. How did The Evangelical Church turn so far towards right wing politics? What exactly is an Evangelical? How can those voters ever be won back?Read Tim's work in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/tim-alberta/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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A new MP3 sermon from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Does God Rest Consequentially on the Evangelical Church Today? Speaker: Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Broadcaster: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Event: Chapel Service Date: 2/20/2025 Length: 44 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Does God Rest Consequentially on the Evangelical Church Today? Speaker: Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Broadcaster: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Event: Chapel Service Date: 2/20/2025 Length: 44 min.

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We are thrilled to re-release part two of our conversation with NPR National Correspondent Sarah McCammon. Sarah is the author of the book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.    In the age of a second Trump presidency, it's imperative that we discuss the history of the Evangelical Church and politics, purity culture, gender performance, and healing.   In part two of our re-release we discuss how there are a lot of memoirs, social media comments, and dialogue about leaving the evangelical church. However, as Sarah says, "you can't really understand the leaving without understanding loving and living the evangelical church."  

Send us a messageBeyond  a doubt, one of the greatest issues facing the Church of Jesus Christ today, is the integration of modern psychology with the Bible. As one medical doctor states, “No greater issue faces the modern Church of today than this Trojan Horse of Psychology. It has a stranglehold that will not be easily loosened.” EQPsychology has so infiltrated the Evangelical Church that taking a stand for the purity of the Word of God brings division among Evangelicals. The few voices who speak out against integrating Psychology with the Bible are often strongly criticized, and accused of being unloving and divisive. On the other hand, many Christian psychologists have become so popular that to criticize their teaching is almost like attacking the Bible.Undoubtedly, most Christian psychologists are well intentioned people with a desire to help others. Good intentions, however, are not the issue. Nowhere in the Bible do we find God's accepting of people with good intentions who put aside the clear teaching of His Word. Much damage can be done with good intentions. As the adage goes – “The road to Hell is lined with good intentions.”In this Study, we address Psychology as a masterful counterfeit to the Truth of God's unadulterated Word of Life, and a weapon of Satan that is keeping many naïve ones away from Salvation's new birth miracle that can only be realized in Jesus Christ – and in Him alone!Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

Last March, we had the opportunity of interviewing NPR national correspondent Sarah McCammon discussing the strategy and implementation of rigid conservative values in her book The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. We are re-releasing both our conversations with Sarah in honor of the paperback release on February 18th. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between Trump and Evangelicals, the rise of religious NONES, why folks stay in EMPish (Evangelical, Mormon, Pentecostal) spaces, and grief around those who leave. Check out our advertisement for our new relationship coaching business, Let's Heal Together!

Send us a messageAs we delve into the subject of Psychology and in particular Psychotherapy, certain things must be considered – especially as it concerns the deceptions of the enemy  and the deadly delusions he is employing in this critical hour in the earth. So what must we know in order to understand how something that presents itself as an answer to man's mental and emotional struggles can be so dangerous?In the benign sense within the natural arena, and according to numerous scientific studies, it rarely works – and then only superficially with the known potential to actually do much harm. From a Biblical perspective, it is an antichristian, religious counterfeit that has been orchestrated by the “god” of this world. And both conclusions will become quite apparent as we proceed in this message.Given the significant influence it has had on the Church, the psychological way – compared to the Biblical way – should be an issue of critical concern for all those who believe and hold to the unadulterated Word of God as their authority – and that it is completely sufficient for “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). And so, let us listen – let us learn – and let us continue to contend for true Faithwhich was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 1:3Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

On today's “Extra” episode, Warren Smith reads an excerpt from his recently published book, A Lover's Quarrel With The Evangelical Church. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comJoin Faithful Politics as we host a compelling conversation with Mike Cosper, the director of podcasts at Christianity Today and creator of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest book, The Church in Dark Times: Understanding and Resisting the Evil That Seduced the Evangelical Movement. Explore the unsettling parallels between modern evangelicalism and Hannah Arendt's theories on totalitarianism, loneliness, and the dangers of charismatic leadership. From the rise of celebrity pastors to the politicization of faith, we unpack how cultural forces shape and sometimes distort the church's mission. Plus, hear Cosper's take on Trump-era evangelicalism, the struggle for authenticity in faith communities, and his vision for a renewed church rooted in prayer, liturgy, and humility. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion that blends theology, politics, and cultural critique.Buy The Church in Dark Times: Understanding and Resisting the Evil That Seduced the Evangelical Movement  Guest Bio:Mike Cosper is a journalist and podcaster, and the author most recently of Land of My Sojourn: The Landscape of a Faith Lost and Found. His podcasts include The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and The Promised Land, both produced at Christianity Today, where he serves as the director of Media. His previous books include Rhythms of Grace, Recapturing the Wonder, and Faith Among the Faithless.Please consider a donation, it would help a lot! https://donorbox.org/faithful-politics-podcast Support the showPlease Help Support the showhttps://donorbox.org/faithful-politics-podcastTo learn more about the show, contact our hosts, or recommend future guests, click on the links below: Website: https://www.faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/ Faithful Host: Josh@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Political Host: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.com Twitter: @FaithfulPolitik Instagram: faithful_politics Facebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast LinkedIn: faithfulpolitics Subscribe to our Substack: https://faithfulpolitics.substack.com/

I captured this Guest Pastor Rev. Eric Dyson's Sermon at Rankin Memorial Chapel from WHUR 96.3FM Radio.  He preached from the Bible Verse 2 Corrinthian 4 and Job 39 in relation to the past Presidential Election and He preached a sermon for Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris.

In this episode we discuss the the religious attitude that has captured a large portion of the Evangelical Church in America. GET IN THE ARENA!!  Get your copy of SMITH'S Heart Of Man Repair Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Smiths-Heart-Man-Repair-Manual-ebook/dp/B0949HKJ2Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=smith%27s+heart+of+man+repair+manual&qid=1662493566&sprefix=Smith%27s+heart+of+man+repair+man%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1  Email us at: FlawedInkCLE@Gmail.com

In this conversation, Scot McKnight explores the deconstruction movement happening in the church today. Scot argues that this deconstruction is a prophetic work of the Spirit, calling the church back to a more faithful following of Jesus. Scot shares his own personal journey of shedding aspects of his fundamentalist upbringing to find a more Jesus-centered faith. He unpacks how the "I Am" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John are key for deconstructors who are seeking to rediscover the true center of Christianity. We also discuss the surprising research showing that the majority of those going through deconstruction are not abandoning their faith, but rather searching for a church that better reflects the teachings and person of Jesus. Scot offers wisdom on navigating disagreements and maintaining unity amidst this transformative movement. If you or someone you know is wrestling with doubts and disillusionment with the institutional church, this conversation offers hope and guidance for finding your way back to the heart of the gospel. Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is a world-renowned speaker, writer, professor, and equipper of the Church. He is a recognized authority on the historical Jesus, early Christianity, and the New Testament. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese. He is the author of The Jesus Creed, The Blue Parakeet, The King Jesus Gospel, Revelation for the Rest of Us, numerous commentaries, and is now writing a sixteen-volume series of reflections called The Everyday Bible Study.Scot and Tommy's Book:Invisible JesusJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowFriar TimeThrough meaningful interviews and heartfelt conversations, Friar Time, hosted by Fr....Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On September 26, 2024, Calvin University history professor, Kristin Kobes Du Mez, released a new documentary entitled For Our Daughters: Stories of Abuse, Betrayal, and Resistance in the Evangelical Church. Over the past few weeks this 29-minute documentary has been making waves in the broader church, both in the CRC and beyond. So for this week's episode we decided we've offer some of our thoughts on the documentary, both what we appreciated and what we thought was unhelpful, in order to add the conversation it has undoubtedly begun. Watch the documentary for free at https://youtu.be/IkES4X_qb6c?feature=shared  Visit www.almondvalley.org for information about Almond Valley Christian Reformed Church in Ripon, CA. Music by Jonathan Ogden used with permission.

In the new book the “Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Hope, Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church,” the “New Yorker” contributor Eliza Griswold tells the story of one progressive Evangelical Church in Philadelphia spending time with them from roughly 2019 to 2023.

Here's a stat for you: since 2008, moderates have left the Southern Baptist Convention at a 40% higher rate than the overall decline of the SBC.This season we're looking at how cultural Christianity is killing the American Church. In this week's episode, we dive into how moderates - both politically and theologically - have been pushed out of the American Evangelical church.Articles we reference:https://www.prri.org/research/religious-change-in-america/https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-state-of-the-southern-baptisthttps://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/southern-baptists-are-more-conservative__________________Follow us on social:http://instagram.com/jonathan_caronehttp://instagram.com/ericw712https://www.threads.net/@jonathan_caronehttps://www.threads.net/@ericw712__________________Tension was called Unlearning Youth Group for the first six seasons.AI notice: the song at the beginning and end of the episode is AI generated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textGUEST: JAMES WHITE, Alpha and Omega MinistriesIn the opening chapter of the apostle Paul's letter to the Romans, he describes God-rejecting mankind, who “suppress the truth in unrighteousness”, whose “foolish hearts were darkened”, who “exchanged the truth of God for the lie”, and worship themselves and their pleasures rather than the Creator.God's judgment on these rebels is the wrath of abandonment, where God “gives them over” to plunge deeper into sin. When this occurs, wickedness explodes—heterosexual immorality becomes homosexuality immorality becomes a “depraved mind” which takes delight in and gives “hearty approval” to all manner of iniquity.The United States of America, though founded with Christian values, has descended over the decades into a Romans 1 society. What God established—marriage, morality, gender, truth, life—is now vehemently rejected. And as we near a pivotal election, half or more of the electorate will vote for the Democratic Party, the loud and proud leaders of Romans 1, to normalize and expand their sinful “freedoms”.The Republican Party, on the other hand, is trailing a decade or two behind. Who would have thought that the GOP would abandon its former commitment to protect unborn humans in the womb? Who would think they would give up the fight for the family and go silent on unnatural “marriages” and child-rearing?But moving left is what has happened on these and other issues, such as illegal immigration, spending, and globalism. Donald Trump has led the Republican Party since becoming president in 2016. Now running for reelection in 2024, he has sniffed the wind in the country and concluded that to get elected, he needs to give our Romans 1 nation more of what it wants.And yet the alternative to Trump in our only-two-viable-parties system is Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, who advocate for the ungodly and un-American ideology of Marxism. So what are Biblical Christians to think and do in this election and going forward?James White is the director of Alpha and Omega Ministries, a decades-old apologetic ministry based in Phoenix AZ and the host of the popular podcast called The Dividing Line. A skilled debater, anti-abortion advocate, seminary professor, and pastor at Apologia Church in AZ, James will join us this week and next on The Christian Worldview to discuss a wide range of issues, from how we arrived at this point in America to the compromise in the Evangelical Church to abortion to voting integrity to whether a Trump victory would hold back the Romans 1 tidal wave.We hope you gain from hearing from a sharp Christian who recognizes the reality of our moment and offers strong Biblical insight.

Paul warned Colossian believers of "human philosophies" that were actually demonically inspired infiltrating the church in the 1st century. Today, many such philosophies have infiltrated the church as has been well-documented in Megan Basham's new book, Shepherds for Sale - How Evangelical Leaders Have Trade the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.In this podcast, we get into Colossians 2 and apply it to the Marxist ideologies that have infected many parts of the modern Evangelical Church. The Supremacy of Christ and His Gospel trump all of these man-made, demonic ideologies. #shepherdsforsale, #marxism, #critcaltheory, #criticalracetheory, #CRT, #intersectionality, #systemicracism, #MeToo, #whiteprivilege, #creationcare, #loveislove, #LGBTQ+

In this conversation Eliza Griswold provides a fascinating look into her book Circle of Hope, which chronicles the experiences of a progressive evangelical church in Philadelphia as they navigate major cultural shifts and challenges in 2020. Griswold discusses how she was drawn to explore this particular church community, which represented a different perspective on evangelicalism compared to the dominant narratives. We delve into the tensions and conflicts that arose within the church as they grappled with issues of race, justice, and the role of faith in addressing systemic problems. Eliza offers insights into how the rapid pace of change and the online environment contributed to the breakdown of trust and empathy within the congregation. Ultimately, we highlight the complexities involved in trying to enact meaningful cultural and ideological change within a religious institution, and the importance of embodied experiences and restraint in navigating divisive issues. Eliza's book and this discussion provide a nuanced look at the challenges facing churches and communities as they strive to live out their values in a polarized world. Eliza Griswold is the author of six books of poetry and nonfiction, all published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Her forthcoming book is Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church, which will be out on August 6th, 2024. Her book Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America was awarded the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction. She writes for The New Yorker, is the Ferris Professor and Director of the Program in Journalism at Princeton University.Eliza's Book:Circle of HopeEliza's New Yorker Article:The Children Who Lost Limbs in GazaJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowRegister for the Further Together and Identity Exchange events at allnations.us Support the Show.

Sebastian talks to Megan Basham, author of the new book "Shepherds for Sale," about how and why Evangelical leaders in the United States have sold out to the Left, on issues ranging from woke politics to the Chinese Coronavirus lockdowns.Support the show: https://www.sebgorka.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we delve into the history and significance of Hope Evangelical Church, exploring how holistic ministry has been vital in planting churches amidst Lebanon's turbulent past and present.Our guest, Camille Melki, Heart for Lebanon's founding CEO, shares the remarkable journey of how the Hope Evangelical Church in Ghaziel and the Bekaa Valley came to exist. Initially, planting churches was not on Heart for Lebanon's radar. However, the need to provide a safe place for worship and community for those who were suffering became evident. Discover how these churches have become beacons of hope, bringing together people who were once conditioned to view each other as enemies.Camille discusses the challenges the church faces today and the transformative power of creating a community where everyone is welcomed and loved, regardless of their background. Learn how the church is playing a pivotal role in education, healthcare, and social welfare, restoring dignity and offering tangible support to those in need.Join us as we explore the profound impact of the Hope Evangelical Church, where real reconciliation and peace-building are taking place, and hear inspiring stories of individuals finding hope and love in Christ.

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Jacob Roth, a conservative civil rights attorney, shares his journey from being a libertarian atheist to becoming a religious conservative. He credits his transformation to influential figures and experiences, such as studying Russian literature and reading Jonathan Haidt's book 'The Righteous Mind'. He also discusses the impact of Jordan Peterson's ideas on his beliefs. Roth explains how his understanding of religion evolved and how he eventually embraced Judaism. He also shares his experience attending an evangelical church and the importance of giving his own heritage a chance. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Roth, a conservative civil rights attorney, shares his journey from being a libertarian atheist to becoming a religious conservative. He credits his transformation to influential figures and experiences, such as studying Russian literature and reading Jonathan Haidt's book 'The Righteous Mind'. He also discusses the impact of Jordan Peterson's ideas on his beliefs. Roth explains how his understanding of religion evolved and how he eventually embraced Judaism. He also shares his experience attending an evangelical church and the importance of giving his own heritage a chance. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While covering Trump's 2016 campaign, NPR political correspondent Sarah McCammon understood the white evangelical movement behind his political rise, because she grew up in that world. McCammon left the church troubled by the misogyny, homophobia and racism she witnessed. That experience is at the center of her book “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.” We speak to McCammon and hear from you: Have you left organized religion? Why? Guests: Sarah McCammon, National Political Correspondent, NPR; co-host, NPR Politics Podcast; author, "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church"

Sarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church uses relevant anecdotes from her evangelical childhood and skillfully weaves her story together with sociological data and interviews of former evangelicals. Her conclusion is definitive. American evangelicalism actually causes harm.Tragically, McCammon ends the book not only having denied the existence of Hell, and the need for the gospel, but of the resurrection of the dead. The entire contents of the Christian faith discarded, she hopes that she will be able, one day, to peacefully. As McCammon acknowledges, it is not exceptional to find people who have left the faith of their childhood. One new feature of deconstruction facing evangelicals today, however, is the preponderance of “trauma” narratives. Evangelicalism, according to McCammon, isn't just wrong-headed or untrue. It is harmful. It is an abiding consolation we read about the disappointments and judgments of those who have walked away, that our Lord Jesus, as He stood on trial before an earthly ruler who would condemn Him to death, insisted that the Truth—He in Himself—would be the salvation of all who believe.This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy  about her online article, “Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals' by Sarah McCammon”  This is also part of an ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/fear-loathing-and-deconverting-from-the-white-evangelical-church-a-review-of-the-exvangelicals-by-sarah-mccammon/Other recent articles and podcast with this author:Episode 386 Can a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad PhariseeCan a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad PhariseeEpisode 379 Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight's ‘The Bible is Not Enough'Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight's ‘The Bible is Not Enough'Episode 374 Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?Episode 370 Sheila Wray Gregoire, Sex and The Evangelical GirlSheila Wray Gregoire, Sex and The Evangelical Girl

For the most part, Sarah McCammon followed the rules set by her Evangelical family. She was taught to obey God, not to question her faith, and that her eternal salvation was secured in heaven. She later left the church, but soon saw the power of evangelical Christian beliefs on the political right after covering the Trump campaign in 2016 for NPR. Reset learns more about McCammon's journey and the power she sees in that conservative religious community. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Belonging to a church can offer a feeling of community, and leaving a church can feel like you're leaving part of yourself behind. Sarah McCammon is national political correspondent for NPR and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss when politics get in the way of religious beliefs in evangelical churches, and how that's driving some members away. Her book is “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.”

Summary Sarah McCammon discusses her book, The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church, and her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church. She explores the reasons for writing the book and the motivations behind the exvangelical movement.  Takeaways The exvangelical movement is a diverse and complex phenomenon, with individuals leaving the white evangelical church for a variety of reasons. Explores themes such as religious trauma, LGBTQ experiences, race, and science, providing a comprehensive look at the experiences of those who have left the evangelical church. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:05 Motivation for Writing the Book 04:31 Reasons for Leaving the Evangelical Church 10:07 Themes Explored in the Book 17:31 Understanding Evangelicalism in the Media 33:39 Debunking the Notion of Exvangelicals as Anti-Religion 40:22 The Rise of Protestantism 42:45 The Impact of the Internet 45:30 A Shift in Evangelicalism 48:02 The Weaponization of Religion 48:58 Empathy and Understanding Read The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church by Sarah McCammon Check out our website for merch, educational materials, and how to join our community! If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here! Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. On this channel, you'll see videos from our founder Tim Whitaker and our incredible guests as they react and respond biblically to topics such as Christian Nationalism, church hurt, terrible Christian movies, bad conservative Christian takes, and MUCH more!  We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you've been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We've built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover a lot of ground in this hour. I spoke to a woman grappling with her father's duty to a daughter he raised but who isn't biologically his. We talked about forgiveness, touching on stories as timeless as the prodigal son. I shared my views on abortion, emphasizing the importance of considering both lives involved. We heard from courageous callers about overcoming personal challenges and finding strength in chastity and purity. I helped a family navigate religious differences and the importance of raising their child in the Catholic faith. We cleared up some Catholic marital concerns, guiding them toward convalidation. I also offered support to those dealing with loved ones trapped in the cycle of addiction. Thanks for trusting me with your questions and for the journey we're on together here at The Patrick Madrid Show. Crystal - My dad is filling out his will and learned that one of his daughters is not actually his blood. How much money should he leave her in his will? Todd - I am married to a woman who is Protestant. I was baptized in a Lutheran Church and wondering if our marriage is valid? Gerri - My niece is an addict and she is in trouble. What does the Church teach about cutting off people until they hit rock bottom? (23:57) Mary - My husband has a preference to the Evangelical Church but I like the Catholic Church. We go to both churches, is that okay? Rebecca (email) – Does pouring Holy Water on the floor help those suffering in purgatory? Ray - How do I respond to someone who says “my body, my choice”? (42:31) William - I called in because I struggled with same sex attraction and want to thank you for helping me

Journalist Tim Alberta grew up in a conservative, republican, evangelical church, where his father was the pastor. He wanted to know why so many evangelical Christians had become extremists, and ardent supporters of Trump. Over the past 4 years, he traveled to churches around the country, reporting on pastors and congregants who backed Trump, and those who felt forced out of their church because they couldn't support him. His new book is The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory.

You can pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (06:05) Why Sarah Palin resonated with so many Christians  (10:36) What having difficult conversations can teach you engagement and defensiveness   (20:00) Evangelicals showing more fear than faith  (28:50) How the structures in evangelical communities enabled Trump to distort reality  (31:06) Right Makes Might vs Might Makes Right  (36:32) How can outsiders engage positively with Evangelicals on reforming the movement  Pre-order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation now at https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Jon Ward (Journalist and author of Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation) joins Ron Steslow to discuss growing up in the Evangelical Church, “Christian Trumpism,” and his new memoir. (03:28) Why Jon wrote the book (08:10) Being a “border-stalker”  (14:36) The Jesus Movement  (21:07) Understanding the different motivations (abortion and race) for Evangelicals joining the Republican party (23:00) The insular church community and how it impacted his worldview (30:00) How Christian belief in the end times impacts action  (32:50) The connection between being a spiritual warrior and a political warrior  (36:15) Spiritual ecstasy as a sign of devotion to God (and the burnout it caused) (41:41) How anti-intellectualism reinforced the social bubble Order Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Failed a Generation—https://www.jonwardwrites.org/ Follow Ron and Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/jonward11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices