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In this episode, Damein Schitter discusses following Jesus in politics with Robert Cunningham. Robert is the founder and director of Christ for Kentucky, and the former Senior Pastor of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. He and Damein were at Covenant Theological Seminary at the same time, and Robert is now a current Ph.D. candidate at the University of Leicester, researching the role of religion in America's founding era. In their conversation, Robert and Damein draw on David Koyzis's book, Political Visions & Illusions, to make a bold statement: politics often masquerades as a modern idol, promising salvation and redemption much like religious doctrines. Their exploration then challenges us to reconsider where we place our faith and trust amidst a polarized society.Taking a deeper dive, Damein and Robert look into the concept of political ideologies as "isms" that offer false promises of redemption, akin to religious gospels. They highlight the dangers of viewing political opponents as heretics, fueled by echo chambers and partisan media. They underscore the importance of renouncing these ideological idols and reorienting ourselves towards the kingdom of God, advocating for a gospel that inherently carries social implications without equating salvation with social deeds. They invite us to grapple with engagement in a secularizing world, finding balance between withdrawal and deeper involvement.In conclusion, they shift their focus to the broader social responsibilities of Christian faith, challenging the tendency to compartmentalize it as merely a personal practice. Inspired by John Stott's interpretation of being "salt and light," they encourage believers to actively create a world that mirrors God's will. They also address the misconceptions about political divides, highlighting the significance of connecting with real-life neighbors rather than relying on algorithm-driven echo chambers. They land on an emphasis on the power of feeling seen and the importance of engaging deeply with your community to gain a nuanced understanding of today's political landscape.For more about Robert, you can visit his website, and find the episodes on his podcast going further into David Koyzis's work here: Every Square Inch
Every pastor has their favorite quotes. I am no exception. Whether it is from Augustine, Calvin, or Charles Spurgeon, quotes can make a point, turn a phrase, or leave you mesmerized with the desire to hear more. Here is one of my favorites from 19th-century Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper.
Guest preacher Rev Robert Cunningham preaches from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30. He examines how our darkest moments can be transformed into stepping stones towards strength and success with God's mercy and grace. Turning to Jesus in our weakest moments can be our ultimate source of hope, assurance, and salvation. Robert Cunningham is the Director of Christ for Kentucky, and the host of the Every Square Inch podcast.
Every Square InchSeries: Ezra & Nehemiah: Renewal & Rebuilding Amidst the Ruins Speaker: Rev. George SinclairMessiah DowntownDate: 21st May 2023Passage: Nehemiah 2:9-20------------------- The wall was built to serve the beautiful vision - the beautiful vision did not serve the wall.The gospel forms you to be a person of the truth who rejects lies. (Prov 1:9)God says “Mine” so you will have a home.There is no square inch of reality that the Triune God does not say "Mine."The Triune God is real, so He acts in real history, so He can be really known.Jesus is forming the real you to follow Him and make Him known in the real world. WHO WE ARE: We are a prayerful, Bible-teaching, evangelical church in the heart of Ottawa with a heart for the city and the world. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus, gripped by the gospel, living for God's glory. WAYS TO GIVE: https://www.messiahchurch.ca/donateWeb: https://www.messiahchurch.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottawamessiahchurch/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comottawa/
On today's farm update I'll be talking about how I think I am overstocked on the farm, and the recycled and new methods I am using to try and take advantage of all the forage on the whole property. Plus more.... More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:
Our sovereignty is limited but there is One who claims absolute sovereignty over all things. The sovereignty he claims is of the purest form because he created all things. He alone has the authority over all that has been made. Abraham Kuyper (one of my heroes from Dutch history) said it most poignantly, There is not one square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, “Mine!” Now there are some who upon hearing that cosmic claim of “Mine” feel like little Susie or Jimmy who just got their toy snatched from their hand. “Wait,” they say, “It's mine! I have the right to claim my life as my own. We, the human race, are surely sovereign over our lives, our possessions, our world" But to those with eyes to see and ears to hear, we are overjoyed to hear Christ's claim of “mine” ringing throughout every square inch of the cosmos. We see in it something worthy of our awe and our worship; something worthy of our work, our vocations, our service in society, our love for our neighbor; something worthy of our intentionality at home, of becoming great husbands and great wives, of becoming great parents; something worthy of our generosity, of the giving of ourselves, our time, our abilities, our resources. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cchristophergreen/message
It was the late great media theorist Marshall McLuhan who said that first we shape our tools and then our tools shapes us. He went on and said, we become what we behold. Any of us who have used social media know that McLuhan was spot on. . . and if we don't know it, we need to. Today, we take a look at how social media is shaping and misshaping us as moms, dads, kids, and youth workers. Listen in as we chat with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra about her own story and her practical and Gospel centered book, Social Sanity in an Insta World, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.
LENT 2022 - THE JOURNEY OF JESUS In the 40 days before Resurrection Sunday/Easter/Pascha known as Lent, we are following the journey of Jesus from Baptism, to Wilderness, to Public Ministry in Luke 3-4:13. LENT 3, WILDERNESS Every Square Inch of Creation is Claimed by Christ with Mark Glanville Luke 4:1–13 Costly allegiance to our king requires faithfulness in every aspect of our lives. As C.S. Lewis wrote: “There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square inch, every split second, is claimed by God and counterclaimed by Satan.”
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Professor Steve Corbett | Associate Professor of Community Development | Covenant College | Lookout Mountain, GA
Look around your house. I would be willing to bet that somewhere in there is a space used for clutter that you wish could serve another purpose. Or maybe you notice that there are areas of the property that seem …
In the first nine verses of Ephesians chapter six, Paul covers a surprising amount of ground as he addresses children, parents, slaves, and masters. One could easily conclude after reading these verses that God is interested in "Every Square Inch" of our lives; that there is nothing that falls outside of God's command. In this sermon Pastor Jim Schultz touches on family life and work responsibilities, the commands to children and the commands to parents, and the radical nature of addressing slaves and masters alike.
Noah, JJ, and Cat interview Enocha Edenfield about all the hauntings she has encountered in Savannah, Ga one of the most haunted cities in America! Make sure to check out Enocha on instagram @eenieedenfield and TikTok @Saltwavesspanishmoss Make sure to visit our patreon at patreon.com/RealHauntings and email us at RealHauntingsPodcast@gmail.com or message us on tiktok and instagram @RealHauntingsPodcast and let us know what you think. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Don't forget a new episode releases every Monday!
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Today on the show we talk to Robert Cunningham, senior pastor of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. In today's episode, we talk about how Robert navigated abuse allegations against a former pastor and how Robery led his church to a commitment to transparency and the truth. Robert and Tates Creek were recently featured in an article in Christianity Today entitled, "A Kentucky Church's Secret To Handling Abuse Allegations: Humility." Robert hosts a podcast called Every Square Inch that offers a Christ-centered critique of today's most important issues. In October of last year, Robert shared an episode of Every Square Inch in which he discusses Sexual Abuse in the Church: Why it happens and what can be done about it. You can connect with Robert on Twitter, @tcpcrobert Here are a few ways you can connect with the Churchology Podcast. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can watch all of our interviews on our YouTube page (make sure to subscribe!). Leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Next week we are talking to Jeffrey Bilbro about his new book, 'Reading The Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News.' We talk about how we watch the news and what it is doing to our spiritual formation.
Sermon: Ritual vs. Reality Speaker: Ptr. Genesis Tan Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-7 This week, Ptr. Genesis Tan reminds us of that what God wants from us is real worship motivated by a deep love towards Him, rather than religious rituals that are empty and self-serving. Discussion questions at https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline/ritual-vs-reality Join a Life Group: https://cbcp.org/lifegroups Find an event: https://cbcp.org/events Learn how to give: https://cbcp.org/giving Website: https://cbcp.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcponline YouTube: https://youtube.com/cbcponline Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbcponline SONGS Anything That Costs Me Nothing Don Koch | Niles Borop © 1988 New SpringNiles Borop Music CCLI Streaming Licence # 1447313 Nothing Else Cody Carnes | Hank Bentley | Jessie Early © Capitol CMG Amplifier, Capitol CMG Paragon, Every Square Inch, Writer's Roof Publishing CCLI Streaming Licence # 1447313
Hey Everyone! Season two opens with a more personal twist! All through season one you hear Julie and Matt talk about different topics within the ENM lifestyle from jealousy to how to say no thanks to a situation; now you get to learn more about who they are! They share their backstories, how they met, and the dynamic of their relationship. Ever wonder how they themselves started in the ENM lifestyle? Listen now and find out! Comments are always encouraged on the website blog or email at julie@american-poly.com!
After a longer than planned hiatus, the guys are back for Season 2 of Every Square Inch! In this intro episode we catch up on what Ryan and Gabe have been up to since the end of Season 1 and discuss what Season 2 will look like.
(00:00-09:34): Brian and Ian discussed the Banner Magazine article, “Why Christians Should Observe Black History Month,” and reacted to Keith Simon's Every Square Inch blog post, “Why Christians Should Celebrate Black History Month.” They also shared their thoughts on Leon A. Rodrigues' blog post, “Why Celebrate Black History in Church?”. (09:34-28:42): Dr. Richard Beck, Professor of Psychology at Abilene Christian University and author of Trains, Jesus, and Murder: The Gospel According to Johnny Cashand Stranger God: Meeting Jesus in Disguise, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his blog series, “The Theology of Calvin and Hobbes" and his new book, Hunting Magic Eels: Recovering an Enchanted Faith in a Skeptical Age. Learn more about Richard and his books at his blog, Experimental Theology. (28:42-37:43): In his recent blog post at The French Press, David French asked, “How comfortable are your cultural slippers?” Brian and Ian unpacked David's post, “Discerning the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Christian Patriotism.” (37:43-47:07): “Our Attraction to Idols Remains the Same, Even When the Names Change,” Brian and Ian discussed Christopher Reese's Christianity Today interview with Bible scholar Christopher J. H. Wright. (47:07-56:20): Brian and Ian reacted to Thom S. Rainer's Christian Post article, “7 reasons you must not abandon your online services.” (56:20-1:05:21): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Travis Lowe's blog post at Medium.com, “Quiet Isn't Always Peace.” (1:05:21-1:15:22): Brian and Ian commented on Keith Kauffman's Gospel Coalition article, “The COVID Vaccine and Christian Unity.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapel - August 26, 2020 Speaker: Aaron Baart
We've reached the end of Season 1 for Every Square Inch! In this shorter finale, the guys talk about their future plans and reflect on the podcast so far. Every Square Inch will be back for Season 2 in Fall of 2020
What does it mean for churches and christians to be unified in their faith? Can we disagree with other believers on things without being divisive or hateful? Ryan and Gabe discuss this very relevant issue this week on Every Square Inch. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear about how Gabe's last name is actually Griswold!
Every Square Inch Acts 1:1-11 & St. Luke 24:49-53 by William Klock Now, more than ever, we need to be reminded that Jesus is Lord. Some of us are really good at remembering that and we’re hanging onto it as tight as we can these days. Others of us, not so much. I wonder how many of you looked up as you walked under the lychgate as you arrived this morning? How many of you saw those words carved over the entrance? Those words that say, “Jesus is Lord”? There are a number of ways that churches remind us of what it means to be a Christian and of our union with Jesus. The church Veronica and I attended when we lived over in Vancouver was entered through the baptistery. You couldn’t get into the church without having to walk in a semi-circle around the enormous font inside the church doors. The water in the font carries God’s promise of redemption and new life. At some point we each passed through those waters in faith to become part of the people of God. And the font, there at the entrance to the church, was a reminder every time we passed by it of God’s covenant promise and of God’s covenant faithfulness. Here, every time we walk through the lychgate, we’re reminded of the gospel itself. Here we’re reminded of whom we come to worship and why he’s worthy. Jesus is Lord. Brothers and Sisters, that’s the heart of the gospel. And that’s why we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. Year in and year out, during the first half of the calendar, the Church through scripture and prayer and liturgy leads us through the life of Jesus. The year begins in Advent as we anticipate his coming. Then, at Christmas, he arrives in humble majesty. At Epiphany we see the Jewish Messiah manifested to the Gentiles. Then, through Lent, we walk with him in his ministry as he makes his way to the Cross. On Good Friday we recall his death with sombre silence and yet, still with joyful hearts, knowing that through his death comes the forgiveness of sins. And then that joy rises to its height on Easter as we celebrate the empty tomb and Jesus’ resurrection from death. At the Cross, evil rose up to its full height and did its worst, but on Sunday Jesus rose victorious over sin and death. He broke the chains. New creation went out from that empty tomb like a shockwave through Creation. But the resurrection of Jesus did—or maybe better it signified—something else that often gets lost in the story. Jesus is the Messiah. That’s what “Christ” means. It’s not Jesus’ last name. It’s the Greek word for Messiah. And the Messiah was the long-hoped for and long-awaited king of Israel. Not just a king, but the king—the one who would lead the people in a new exodus, the one who would fix Israel’s heart problem, the one who would set this messed up world to rights. Of course, we read in the Gospels and then in Paul, a lot of the Jews had the Messiah all wrong. They’d misunderstood the plan that God had for the world and their place in it. They were like the postman given a letter and then keeping it for himself. And so they rejected Jesus. More specifically, they rejected Jesus as the Messiah. “We have no king but Caesar!” they shouted. “Crucify Jesus!” they cried. And so the resurrection of Jesus was more than just a happy ending to the story. The resurrection was God’s vindication of his Son. The world said, “He’s not the Messiah” and they killed him. But God overturned their verdict and turned their violent act of hate and rebellion into an act of redemption through which he revealed his King. And so, for forty days, the risen Jesus walked and talked with his disciples. Luke says that he explained the Scriptures to them so that they would understand the story, his place in it, and theirs too. And he says that this risen Jesus was glorious. He was the same and different at the same time. It took a while for his friends to recognise him. But he was as human as ever. He sat on the beach and ate fish with them. I can imagine Jesus juggling the hot fish from one hand to another and gingerly biting into it lest he burn himself. He was as human as ever, but he was more. Appearing in a locked and sealed room and then disappearing just as quickly. The resurrected Jesus was as at home on earth as he was in heaven and at home in heaven as much as one earth. And that’s what we see today as we remember and celebrate his ascension. In our Epistle we read those first eleven verses of the book of Acts and then in the Gospel we read the last verses from St. Luke. Luke says that forty days after the resurrection, Jesus led his disciples out of Jerusalem and up to the Mount of Olives. He promised them that John the Baptist’s prophecy would soon be fulfilled. He was going to send his Spirit to baptise them with fire. They didn’t know what that meant. In fact, it didn’t even seem very important to them at the time. They wanted to know about the kingdom! That’s what the Messiah was about—he was supposed to come and restore the kingdom of Israel. When he rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday they were thinking that maybe now he would finally throw off the poor itinerant rabbi disguise and restore the kingdom, throwing out the Romans and taking up David’s throne. But instead Jesus allowed himself to be arrested, beaten, and killed. They were despondent. But then on Sunday he rose from the dead. Maybe this was finally it. But through the next forty days Jesus simply taught them the Scriptures. The disciples were excited to have Jesus back with them. They were excited about his resurrection, although I don’t think they truly understood what it meant at this point. And so there on the Mount of Olives they asked again: Jesus, it’s great you’re alive again. We appreciate all the Bible teaching. But when are you going to bring the kingdom? And in response Jesus once again promised them the gift of the Holy Spirit to empower their witness and then told them that it wasn’t their place to know the times and seasons fixed by the Father. But then Jesus did something amazing: he ascended into the clouds. There were the disciples staring into the sky, probably with their mouths agape, as Jesus disappeared from their sight. And they just stood there, staring and staring until the two men, the two angels, broke into their wonder and amazement saying, “Hey, you men of Galilee! Are you going to stand there forever staring into space? Jesus went up to heaven and he’s coming back. Didn’t he give you something important to do in the meantime?” Why were the disciples standing there agape? You and I would too if we saw our friend ascend into the clouds. That’s not something that people do. But for the disciples it was more significant than we might think. It’s tied to Jesus’ last words and it’s tied to both the Old Testament and the symbolism of imperial Rome. First, that great messianic passage in Daniel 7:13-14 that gives a dramatic visual of the son of man rising to his heavenly throne to rule: I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed. But, as I said, this symbolism was important to the Romans, too. Julius Caesar took on the trappings of divinity when he became emperor of Rome. After his death the senate declared him divine. The later emperors of Rome followed suit. On their deaths the Senate declared that they had ascended to heaven as gods and they were depicted in imperial imagery ascending into the clouds. That was the imagery that surrounded Jesus at his ascension. He didn’t have to ascend into the clouds that way. Heaven isn’t up there somewhere above the clouds. You can’t get there by travelling up—not even with a spaceship. Even the Romans understood that heaven was simply the realm of the gods in contrast to the earth, which is the realm of human beings. And so Jesus didn’t have to fly up into the clouds to leave the realm of human beings for the realm of God. He simply could have vanished from the disciples’ sight. But instead he chose to leave in a way that drew on this imagery familiar to both the Jews and the Gentiles. Everyone knew that Caesar didn’t actually fly up to heaven. The comet commemorating his divinity on Roman coins was just a symbol. But Jesus did it for real. Why? Because it sent the message that Jesus is the Messiah, confirming the prophecies of Israel’s scriptures, and at the same time declaring that Jesus is Lord. “Caesar is Lord” was the creed of imperial Rome. But Caesar was just a pretender. He brought peace to the world, but it was a temporary peace forged by violence and intimidation. Jesus, on the other hand, really is Lord. In contrast to Caesar who conquered his enemies with the sword, Jesus conquered his enemies by humbling himself and dying on a cross. And in return, God exalted Jesus and seated him at his right hand—in the place of heavenly honour. Caesar pretends at being Lord, but Jesus really is. That’s the first take-away from the Ascension story as St. Luke tells it. But the other take-away is the one that upsets much of the popular theology of today, and that’s that the kingdom is here and the kingdom is now. The kingdom is not coming in the future. It’s not coming after a rapture of believers. It’s not coming before or after or in the middle of a Great Tribulation. And it’s not something we have to go to heaven to experience. The disciples asked Jesus when the kingdom was coming and Jesus responded by telling them that it was not for them to know. I suspect he may have said that with a smile, because the next thing we see is Jesus ascending. Just as the Ascension sends the message loudly and clearly that Jesus is Lord, it also sends the message loudly and clearly that his kingdom is here and now. They asked him when the kingdom was coming and in response he gave them a dramatic visual that they’d never forget: They saw the King ascend to his throne. Brothers and Sisters, the Ascension of Jesus tells us very dramatically and unmistakably that the kingdom is here and now. King’s don’t sit on thrones to rule over nothing. Why is the Ascension important? Again, it tells us dramatically and unmistakably that the King is one his throne and that his kingdom has already been inaugurated. All of this is important, but what does it mean that Jesus is reigning and that the kingdom is here and now? For that we need to look at the big picture. In the beginning God created the Cosmos to give him glory. At the centre of it was a garden and in that garden the Lord placed human beings to tend and to keep it. Everything about the garden points to its being the Lord’s temple. When the Israelites built the tabernacle, the design was meant to mimic the garden. It was in the garden that human beings lived in the presence of the Lord. And later it was in the tabernacle and then the temple that the Lord manifested his presence in the holy of holies. The temple was the place where heaven and earth met and where the people went to meet with, to worship, and to fellowship with the Lord. The temple pointed back to the garden. When humanity sinned, the garden was lost. Adam and Eve were cast out and an angel placed at the entrance to guard it. And from there the story of humanity goes from bad to worse. And yet the Lord never abandoned his Creation. The creation was meant to give God glory and when it turned on him, instead of destroying it, God chose to manifest his glory by renewing it—by making a new creation. And as humanity lost all knowledge of the Lord, he called Abraham to himself and through Abraham created a new humanity in the family of Abraham. Through Abraham, the Lord began the work of restoring the garden. “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed,” God promised (Genesis 12:3). And yet think about a garden. You can’t plant a garden in the wilderness and expect it to flourish on its own. Enemies and wild animals will raid the garden and steal the fruit. Without cultivation and protection the wild will quickly overcome the garden. And so the Lord provided for the protection of his new garden. He sent Jacob and his family to Egypt, where the king looked on them with favour, provided for them, cared for them, and protected them. When the king of Egypt became hostile, the Lord himself rescued his new creation—Israel—and led her into the wilderness and to the promised land. He fed her in the wilderness and he drove out her enemies from the land. Eventually the Lord gave her a human king to protect his new creation from the wilderness—from the hostile enemies—that surrounded her. But through it all, it was ultimately the Lord who was King and who protected his people. Isaiah declared that “the Lord reigns” when Israel was faced with conquest by the Babylonian empire. The Babylonian king and the Babylonian gods had no power over Israel no matter how bad things got. In Daniel’s vision ferocious beasts represent the kingdoms of the earth that had conquered and dominated Israel, but in that vision the Lord takes the kingdom away from those monsters and delivers it to the saints and ultimately to the Son of Man—to Jesus. Even when the Lord uses earthly kings to discipline his people, he continues to care for them. That’s the purpose of his kingship and his kingdom: the care and cultivation of his new creation. And all this comes to full fruit in Jesus. He has come as the Son of Man, the representative of Israel. He has come as the Messiah—the true and eternal king in the line of David. He has come to bring the Lord’s new creation to full fruit—to suffer for his people and to give them his Holy Spirit that they might truly be the new creation that Israel was supposed to be—that they might be the true sons and daughters of Abraham. But not only that, he has also come to establish a kingdom over which he will rule himself—a kingdom to protect and to safeguard the new creation—the Lord’s garden as it grows and flourishes and spreads throughout the world. This is the story of the book of Acts. We read the beginning this morning: Jesus ascended into the clouds to take his heavenly throne. Jesus is Lord; Caesar is not. The rest of Acts is the story of the church, of the new creation, of the kingdom spreading throughout the world. And Acts ends dramatically with Paul in Rome, in chains, proclaiming the lordship of Jesus right under Caesar’s nose. Through the suffering, persecution, and martyrdom of the saints, the kingdom of Jesus has triumphed and will continue to triumph. The Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper summed it up well in that famous line of his: “There is not one square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Others, like Caesar may make their claims, but the reality is that Jesus is Lord of all. Brothers and Sisters, we are God’s new creation. The wilderness has surrounded the Lord’s garden. Earthly empires and kings have tried to steal its fruit, they’ve tried to stamp it out and burn it down, but King Jesus has preserved it. Because of his preservation, past generations have carried the good news that Jesus is Lord from Jerusalem to Judea to Samaria and to all the world. Because King Jesus has preserved it we know and believe that good news here in Canada, half a world away from that mount from which Jesus ascended to his throne two thousand years ago. Because King Jesus continues to preserve his new creation, we can have confidence to go out in faith, to charge into the darkness with the light of Christ, knowing that no matter what happens the kingdom of God is here and know and that nothing will stop it. As St. Paul writes in 1 Corinthians, this new creation of which we are a part is protected by the one who has been given all authority and who will reign until every last enemy is put under his feet, even death itself. Our hope as Christians is in that day. Death is the last enemy to separate earth and heaven and on that day, when Jesus finally defeats it, he’ll return from his throne on the clouds as the angels told the disciples. As the joyful people of Rome went out to join their triumphant Caesar as he marched into the city as the conquering hero, St. Paul says that the people of Jesus will meet him in the air to accompany him as returns to earth the conquering hero—as he comes accompanied by heaven itself and restores earth and heaven. Brothers and Sisters, in the Old Testament the temple was the one place on earth where heaven and earth met and where the Lord could be known. When Jesus came he became the temple for us. The amazing thing is that Jesus didn’t leave it at that. He sent his Holy Spirit to fill and indwell us. We, his Church, are now the temple. We are now the place where heaven and earth connect and where the Lord is made known. And that’s our mission. Carved on our lychgate are those familiar words: “Jesus is Lord”. We pass beneath them as we come to the church to meet and to worship, but have you ever thought about what they really mean? The next time you walk under those words remember the Ascension. Remember that Jesus is seated on his throne, that his kingdom is here and now, and that he has made us his people. Jesus has restored us to the vocation for which we were created. He has restored God’s image in us. He has made us the people in whom heaven and earth meet. He’s given us the gospel message: the King who died and has risen from the grave is Lord. And he sends us out like Adam and Eve with that good news, to be fruitful and to multiply—to carry the royal summons to our friends, our families, and eventually to every corner of creation, spreading his kingdom. We’ve seen the Conqueror mount in triumph and now we go out as his army. But not an army like those of Rome sent out to conquer barbarians with the sword. Jesus calls us to charge into the darkness bearing his light, to suffer and even to die for the sake of the lost, as we seek to make known his love, his peace, his justice, his mercy, and especially his grace. Let us pray: Gracious Father, in his Ascension you have raised Jesus to the place of kingship and authority. Let us never forget the significance of his rule. As we face the darkness, give us courage to shine his light brightly and to proclaim that he is Lord. In this time of disease that reminds us of our mortality, remind us that you have given us a promise of life. Increase our understanding of your love and grace that we might manifest it to the world around us. And remind us, Father, to live in the hope of his sure return when all of his enemies have been subjected to his rule. In the meantime, as we wait for the restoration of heaven and earth, let us be faithful representative of your kingdom, making heaven visible and known to all around us. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our Lord. Amen.
This week in Every Square Inch, Ryan and Gabe are too tired to think of a topic so they make some up on the spot! We end up discussing a tweet by the president, things we still don't understand about the bible, and how good the TV show "24" was.
This episode of Every Square Inch features an interview with Wayne & Sandra Marlowe, two members of our church who recently received some life-altering news: Sandra has been diagnosed with ALS. They have courageously agreed to discuss their story, from the first symptoms until now, and share about their struggles, sorrows, and ultimately, their unshakable joy in Christ.
This week on Every Square Inch, we start two, yes that's right, two new segments. First is a series called "Why it Matters" where we look at a different topic in Theology, Culture, and Christian life and answer the question: Why does it matter? Today's topic is Anthropology. What is Anthropology? What are the consequences of a poor understanding of it and what is the correct understanding?Also stick around til the end of the episode for our second new segment this week: "The More You Know" The producer will ask Ryan and Gabe a question that they both must answer! We hope this will help you get to know Ryan and Gabe a little better and possibly make you laugh or smile along the way.
How goes it? You can’t/won’t answer. So let me punt a sit-rep your way. Sentience at the Hope High Castle is grimly benign. Virulent penetration is an implausibility. One hesitates to grumble but one displays awesome agility in vaulting to defend its inevitability, in doing so spawning the image of a human centipede of self, translucent wraiths evacuating and transmogrifying into meaty opacity, assembling an altogether British continuum of caveats, a crescendoing choir of flustered apology. I lost myself for a moment there. One hesitates to grumble in this, this four-walled kingdom, this chapter in a book that will never be printed on paper and considered stodgy by the children futilely instructed to read it. But security is sterile. Adrenaline has, at best, been a “day player” in the production of Jeremy Kettle. He does not… I do not (to rewind into first-person) crave adventure. I am a misadventurer. But the near-certainty of robust fettle (kidney stones notwithstanding) robs the situation of spice. Anyway, as I say, one hesitates. I have spent much of the past week curating a domestic festival (a “Domestival” if you will, but you won’t) of classic flicks and serials for the Castle’s coterie. My personal collection is, of course, the pool from which we pump. The shit-munchers sufficiently edified, Marje and I will retire to her quarters, whereupon we will uncork a bottle of prime Aldi bubbly, turn on the Glade plug-in and settle down to a private screening on her portable DVD player. Saliently, we’ve been binging Professor Coreander Smark’s seminal 70’s documentary series, Every Square Inch. Recently re-regarded Episode 5 of Series 1 – “Suds”. I first saw it as a soppy, idealistic teen. Indelible. I have developed a habit of referring to myself as Juliett Kilo around the premises, just on the off-chance of martial law. Crucially, others haven’t followed suit, but good things come to those who doggedly insist. Regrettably, I have also recidivised into my habit of smoking. I know, I know. But these days are oh-so incessant and Pfidze’s lungs could do with some exposure therapy. Here’s Episode 18 of the Funfiltered podcast. Credit where credit’s due, they simply will not be stopped.
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The sudden, tragic death of well-known pastor and mental health advocate, Jarrid Wilson, prompted Robert to focus this week's episode of Every Square Inch on the epidemic of anxiety and depression. Rather than explain this cultural phenomenon, Robert offers the Christian diagnosis of depression and anxiety and its hope to the depressed and anxious.
In this episode of Every Square Inch, Robert takes a look at transgenderism and discovers evidence of transcendence hiding right under the surface of this seemingly secular movement.
In Episode 1 of Every Square Inch, Robert defines Public theology and explains why he has chosen to conduct a podcast on this topic.
Sunday P.M. April 29, 2018. Every Square Inch: The Inestimable Value of Christ's Lordship. A message on Matthew 13:44-46 by Dr. Sean Michael Lucas
Sunday Evening April 22, 2018; Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over Sexuality. A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:9-20 by Dr. Sean Michael Lucas
Sunday Evening April 15, 2018; Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over Education. A message on Deuteronomy 6:1-25 by Dr. Sean Michael Lucas
Sunday Evening March 18, 2018 Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over the Arts. A Sermon by Dr. Sean Michael Lucas on Proverbs 8:22-33 and John 1:1-3
Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over All Things Christ's Lordship Over Science Dr. Sean Michael Lucas March 4, 2018
Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over All Things Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Dr. Sean Michael Lucas February 25, 2018
Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over All Things Romans 13:1-7 Dr. Sean Michael Lucas February 18, 2018
Welcome to the 126th episode of Equipping You in Grace. On today's episode, Dave Jenkins interviews Dr. Bruce Ashford about his book, Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians (Lexham Press, 2015). What you’ll hear in this episode: Why Christians should care about engaging on cultural issues. What some of Bruce’s biggest influences on cultural engagement have to teach us on engaging culture. Why Christians should be involved in the arts. How Christians should engage in the political square from a biblical worldview. Why Christians should pursue excellence in scholarship and education. Why and how to be involved in cultural engagement. About the Guest: Bruce Riley Ashford (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as provost and dean of the faculty. He has worked in the mission field in over forty countries. He is the author of The Theology and Practice of Mission: God, the Church, and the Nations. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Equipping You in Grace!
Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over All Things Christ's Lordship Over His Church Ephesians 1:20-22 Dr. Sean Michael Lucas January 28, 2018
Every Square Inch: Christ's Lordship Over All Things Matthew 7:21-29 Dr. Sean Michael Lucas January 21, 2018
Acts 25 Every Square Inch (Sermon) Preach by Pastor Bryan Clark Sun, Oct 22, 2017
We drool over Jon Bellion, while we sip on a dark chocolate and coffee stout with 11.9% ABV.
Learning how to live out the gospel in every aspect of our lives—even waving to a neighbor—is a vital part of engaging culture. This conversation with Daniel Patterson, D.A. Horton, Jared Wilson, Matt Anderson, Trevin Wax and Jackie Hill Perry at the 2016 ERLC National Conference discusses where everyday life and cultural engagement intersect. We hope you find this message helpful. Subscribe here iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in
We are thankful that Dr. Bruce Ashford from SEBTS joined us Sunday, April 26 and gave us an introduction to cultural engagement for Christians. This seminar focuses on the importance of Christians living faithfully in their cultural contexts. His talk...
We are thankful that Dr. Bruce Ashford from SEBTS joined us Sunday, April 26 and gave us an introduction to cultural engagement for Christians. This seminar focuses on the importance of Christians living faithfully in their cultural contexts. His talk...
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