Podcast appearances and mentions of Francis Schaeffer

Is apologetics enough to make disciples? Are we aiming at the wrong target by focusing on them? The regulars wrestle with the role of reason, debate, and intellectual defense in a post-Christian world. Reflecting on figures like Francis Schaeffer, C.S. Lewis, and modern apologists, they explore both the value and the limits of rational arguments for faith.----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend a text

Episode Summary: Christians make up more than half of the American population, but culture is unraveling. The future of the West will not be decided by elections, but by whether the Church rises or retreats. In this episode, we're launching Occupy Till I Come with its author Darrow Miller and argue that the Great Commission includes discipling nations at the ground level of culture. The real crisis, Darrow contends, is the sacred/secular divide that has confined faith to Sundays and surrendered public life to rival worldviews.Let's recover the biblical and historical vision that once gave the West life and order. From the image of God as the foundation of dignity,  justice, and human rights to the Reformation's role in shaping our current cultures. Then we get practical: unpacking vocation as worship, hospitality as discipleship, Scripture applied to public life, and courage under pressure. This is the hour to build. To occupy. To stand with clarity and courage. History is calling. The Church must answer.Key Endorsements:“The ideas in this book built our country, and they can restore it as well.” Dr. Josh Mulvihill“This book is Darrow Miller's magnum opus. It captures the urgency of our current civilizational moment, calling for decisive choices that lead either to renewal or decline.” Nancy PearceyWho is Disciple Nations Alliance (DNA)? Since 1997, DNA's mission has been to equip followers of Jesus around the globe with a biblical worldview, empowering them to build flourishing families, communities, and nations.

Starting this year, we'll occasionally offer Wild at Heart Stories—spotlighting allies who are spreading this message within their communities and around the world in unique ways. To kick things off, Jan Janura talks with John about the profound impact reading Wild at Heart had on his life. But the story doesn't end there. For more than 25 years, Jan has held world-class fly fishing retreats for men—called The Wild Adventure—at an 1,100 acre ranch wilderness preserve on the Madison River in Montana. Get ready for a conversation that'll stir your heart for greater adventure...and more of God!Show Notes: For details on how you can register for one of Jan Janura's Wild Adventure fly-fishing retreats, visit https://twa.us/about.html. The two books referenced are Escape From Reason by Francis Schaeffer and Epic by John Eldredge. Keywords: Wild at Heart, John Eldredge, The Wild Adventure_______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppWatch on YouTubeThe stock music used in the Wild at Heart podcast is titled “When Laid to Rest” by Patrick Rundblad and available here.More pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

Francis Schaeffer said, "Ideas have consequences." If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through essential doctrines for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we unpack the Doctrine of Eternity and the final judgment from Matthew 25. Text: Matthew 25:31-46 ESV Speaker: Michael Bayne

Observe, a partir da obra A Morte da Razão, de Francis Schaeffer, como a história do pensamento ocidental contribuiu para o afastamento da verdade absoluta. Examine os caminhos culturais, filosóficos e espirituais que nos conduziram ao cenário contemporâneo de relativismo e fragmentação. Aprenda a construir pontes intelectuais e espirituais para a proclamação fiel do Evangelho em um mundo que frequentemente rejeita a razão e a verdade revelada por Deus.

This sermon had a technical glitch that lost a section of quotes from Francis Shaeffer on ecology (an application of the text). See below for the manuscript text of that section. God's gift of extremely heightened wisdom is seen in being a student of all life and putting it into practice in all one's life to bless the lives of others. Wise People Reflecting and Living for Christ Learn About All of Life for All Their Life. Francis Schaeffer, Pollution and the Death of Man: The Christian View of Ecology (only the section that was cut out of the video): "Loving the Lover who has made it, I have respect for the thing He has made … Thus we must consciously deal with the integrity of each thing that we touch … treating all the things He has made in the same way as He treats them." " … as a Christian, I am consciously to deal with every other created thing with integrity, each thing in its proper sphere by creation." Points out God's covenant of creation: Genesis 9:8-17, is "with every created thing" and "between Me and earth." "God is interested in creation. He does not despise it … What God has made, I, who am also a creature, must not despise." " … we should be looking now, on the basis of the work of Christ, for substantial healing in every place affected by the Fall."

We're taking a short break from the study of Hebrews to try to answer a few questions about Jews and Gentiles.The first question is “Are Gentile born again believers in Yeshua, spiritual Jews?” Do they become spiritual Jews when they are converted? Does the Bible answer this question? Many Gentile believers who love the Jewish people and Israel want to be spiritual Jews and believe that they are. Some Messianic leaders teach this. Is this valid?Let's look at some Scriptures that have a bearing on this question.Romans 4:9–12 NIV9 Is this blessedness only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness. 10 Under what circumstances was it credited? Was it after he was circumcised, or before? It was not after, but before! 11 And he received circumcision as a sign, a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but have not been circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. 12 And he is then also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also follow in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.So Abram the Hebrew had faith that was credited to him as righteousness. Abram believed God. That is another way of saying that Abram was justified. He was saved. And at that point he had not yet been circumcised and his name had not yet been changed to Abraham. And so the New Testament tells us that he is the father of all who believe and are not circumcised, namely believing Gentiles. And the Scripture also says that he is the father of all who believe and are circumcised, namely believing Jews. So Abraham is the father of all who believe whether they are circumcised or uncircumcised. In the case of Jewish believers in Yeshua or Jesus, Abraham is their physical father and spiritual father. In the case of Gentile believers in Yeshua, Abraham is their spiritual father.Let's look at another Scripture:Galatians 3:26–29 NIV26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.Folks, the Scripture says “for you are all one in Christ Jesus” - this has to mean that we are all one spiritually, not physically. How do we know that? Because the verse also says “nor is there male and female”. Well, we certainly know that in the physical world there is most definitely male and female. I'm a male and my wife is a female.So, Abraham is the father of all believers in Messiah - we are all one. Does that therefore mean that Gentile believers become spiritual Jews when they are born again? The Scripture does not say that. It says that we are all one, we are the same, spiritually. Let me pose this question: When a Jew is born again, does he or she become a spiritual Gentile? The answer is no. So, I believe the answer to the question “Does a Gentile become a spiritual Jew when he or she is born again?” is no. Rather Jews and Gentiles become one. They are the same spiritually. Now what do I say if my Gentile believer friend says, like the great Francis Schaeffer said, “I'm a spiritual Jew” and my friend means this in a way that is clearly honoring to Jews and expresses his or her love and support for Jews and for the Jewish Nation, Israel? I say, “Welcome to the Body of Messiah, brother!” or “Welcome to the Body of Messiah, sister!”Now let's consider something else today, another question. Are the Jewish people God's chosen people? The Torah has something to say about this. Not long before the Jewish people entered the promised land, Moses spoke to them.Deuteronomy 7:6 NKJV6 “For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.Deuteronomy 14:2 NKJV2 For you are a holy people to the Lord your God, and the Lord has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.In these two verses God through Moses told the Jewish people - all the Jewish people - that they were a holy people, meaning set apart, a people chosen by God for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. God did not say to them that they were righteous or justified as He had said earlier to Abraham. Now folks, this is important. But what does it mean? Does it mean that every single Jewish person will inherit salvation? No. God did not say that. But how could that possibly be? After all how could the Jews not all inherit salvation?The New Testament helps us to answer this question. And remember folks, the Old Testament and the New Testament are one book and these two testaments do not contradict each other. So what does the New Testament have to say about this question? Let's read:Romans 9:6–7 NKJV6 But it is not that the word of God has taken no effect. For they are not all Israel who are of Israel, 7 nor are they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.”The apostle Paul had just finished enumerating the special privileges of the Jewish people in the previous two verses:Romans 9:4–5 NKJV4 who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God,and the promises; 5 of whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, theeternally blessed God. Amen.With all of this how could the Jewish people participate in the crucifixion of Christ and as a nation refuse to accept Yeshua as their very own Messiah? Now folks, the Messiah was resurrected on the third day. He did not remain dead. And you and I all put Him on the cross to die because of our sins. He died to atone for our sins. So, the dispersion of the Jews from the Land of Israel and the centuries long persecution of the Jews was not because the Jews killed Jesus. It was due to something else. That something else was and is the rejection of the Messiahship of Yeshua. But how could God's chosen people reject the Messiahship of Jesus? They could do it because not all the chosen people are in fact righteous or justified. Not all are the children of promise. Or, to again quote the apostle Paul, For they are not all Israel who are of Israel.There is another passage in the New testament that speaks to this very same thing:Galatians 6:15–16 NKJV15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.Folks, the apostle Paul is speaking here about people who are born again, people who are in Christ, people who are new creations. It doesn't matter whether they are circumcised, meaning Jewish, or uncircumcised meaning not Jewish. And to those in this category - those who walk according to this rule, those who are new creations - peace and mercy be upon them and upon the Israel of God. Folks, there are two groups here: the circumcision and the uncircumcision, the them and the Israel of God. The them are Gentile believers and the Israel of God are Jewish believers.There is a final question that I believe we have to answer today and when we are finished doing that some of you who are listening or reading might brand me an antisemite. I'm not an antisemite. Please pay attention to the application at the end of this talk and you will see what my motivation is.Romans 2:25–29 NKJV25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? 27 And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.This is a heavy passage especially for a Jewish person! A Jew, a physical descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, may be circumcised in the flesh but if he does not obey the Law - if he practices unrighteousness - he is not a Jew inwardly and his circumcision is not of the heart, it is not spiritual. He is one of the chosen people but he has not inherited salvation. He is not saved. His heart is not circumcised. This passage does not say that an uncircumcised man who obeys the Law becomes a Jew. Rather it says that his uncircumcision will be counted as circumcision. He is a righteous man; he is justified.Moses talked about circumcision of the heart to the Jewish Nation shortly before the people entered the Promised Land.Deuteronomy 30:6 LSB6 “Moreover Yahweh your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your seed, to love Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul, so that you may live.As of January 2026 this has still not happened to the Jewish Nation but it will yet happen. It has happened and will continue to happen to individual Jews.So, what is the bottom line?* Jews and Gentiles are saved the same way, through faith in the finished work of Messiah on the cross at which time He paid for the sins of all who would put their faith in Him.* A saved Gentile does not become a spiritual Jew.* A Jew, a member of the chosen people, who is physically circumcised but who's heart is not circumcised will not inherit salvation.So, what is the application of all this my Jewish friend?Call upon the name of the Lord, Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah, today. Ask Him to forgive you of your sins and to save you. Ask Him to circumcise your heart. If you are sincere, He will do it. Don't wait. Ask Him to do it today.Until the next time my friends, may the Lord bless you and keep you.This is Art Wolinsky. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit awolinsky.substack.com

Francis Schaeffer said, "Ideas have consequences." If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through essential doctrines for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we explore the Doctrine of the End Times. Speaker: Paul Coogle Text: Isaiah 11:1-10 ESV

Observe, a partir da obra A Morte da Razão, de Francis Schaeffer, como a história do pensamento ocidental contribuiu para o afastamento da verdade absoluta. Examine os caminhos culturais, filosóficos e espirituais que nos conduziram ao cenário contemporâneo de relativismo e fragmentação. Aprenda a construir pontes intelectuais e espirituais para a proclamação fiel do Evangelho em um mundo que frequentemente rejeita a razão e a verdade revelada por Deus.

Observe, a partir da obra A Morte da Razão, de Francis Schaeffer, como a história do pensamento ocidental contribuiu para o afastamento da verdade absoluta. Examine os caminhos culturais, filosóficos e espirituais que nos conduziram ao cenário contemporâneo de relativismo e fragmentação. Aprenda a construir pontes intelectuais e espirituais para a proclamação fiel do Evangelho em um mundo que frequentemente rejeita a razão e a verdade revelada por Deus.

Francis Schaeffer said, "Ideas have consequences." If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through essential doctrines for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we encounter the Doctrine of Eternal Security. Speaker: Mike Kuckel Text: John 10:1-30 ESV

Francis Schaeffer said, "Ideas have consequences." If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through essential doctrines for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we explore the Doctrine of the Priesthood of All Believers. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10 ESV

Observe, a partir da obra A Morte da Razão, de Francis Schaeffer, como a história do pensamento ocidental contribuiu para o afastamento da verdade absoluta. Examine os caminhos culturais, filosóficos e espirituais que nos conduziram ao cenário contemporâneo de relativismo e fragmentação. Aprenda a construir pontes intelectuais e espirituais para a proclamação fiel do Evangelho em um mundo que frequentemente rejeita a razão e a verdade revelada por Deus.

Guiding Question How can Christians face doubt, maintain assurance in their faith, and grow spiritually through intentional community and perseverance? Summary This message addresses the natural experience of doubt among Christians and emphasizes that doubt itself is not wrong. What matters is how one deals with doubt—whether one faces it, seeks answers, and allows it to strengthen faith or lets it weaken assurance. Drawing on the example of Francis Schaeffer, the speaker shows that even radical doubters can emerge with a radical faith when they confront their questions head-on. The message exhorts believers to “draw near to God” and “hold fast” to the hope and promises of the Christian faith, especially amid the pressures and challenges of everyday life. It warns against a lukewarm, half-assured faith that holds back full commitment. The speaker highlights the vital role of Christian community in this process. True spiritual growth happens not just in isolated worship but in regular gatherings where believers encourage, stimulate, challenge, and hold one another accountable. The Christian assembly is characterized by consideration, stimulation (even irritation), and encouragement, all aimed at producing love and good deeds. Without this intimate fellowship, spiritual life becomes impaired, and the subtlety of sin can harden the heart. Finally, the message calls listeners to examine their lives, seek assurance through Christ, and commit to both a personal and communal expression of their faith. Outline Acknowledging Doubt in the Christian Life Doubts are normal and common Importance of addressing doubts rather than ignoring them Example of Francis Schaeffer's journey through doubt to assurance Assurance of Faith and Holding Fast The necessity of full assurance to live confidently in faith The promises of God and the pressures of the world The call to “draw near” and “hold fast” to God and His promises Christian Community: Meeting to Minister The purpose of Christian assemblies: consideration, stimulation, encouragement The dangers of isolated faith and superficial meetings The role of accountability, intimacy, and mutual challenge The balance between loving encouragement and necessary correction Application and Challenge Are you meeting regularly in meaningful fellowship? Are you allowing others to stimulate and encourage you? Reflect on your assurance and relationship with God Invitation to accept Christ and enter confidently into God's presence Key Takeaways Doubt is natural, but must be confronted to avoid spiritual stagnation or erosion of faith. Full assurance in God's promises is crucial to living a confident and committed Christian life. Christianity is either true and effective or it is not; believers must test their faith honestly. Holding fast means tenaciously clinging to God's promises despite worldly pressures. Regular, intimate Christian fellowship is essential for spiritual health, accountability, and growth. Christian meetings are not just routine gatherings, but opportunities to stimulate and encourage each other toward love and good deeds. Spiritual growth requires both encouragement and challenge within community, not just passive attendance. If you haven't accepted Christ or feel unsure, the way to assurance is through faith in Jesus' work on the cross. Scriptural References Hebrews 10:22-25 (drawing near to God, holding fast the confession of hope, meeting together to encourage) Psalm (implied reference to worship in nature) Various references to the promises of God (forgiveness, power, new purpose) Hebrews 3:13 (encouragement to encourage one another daily, lest any be hardened by sin) Recorded 12/07/80

The lecture in this review was given by Dr. Francis Schaeffer. This lecture was given at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in 1982 and uploaded to Encounter Today's Youtube channel on January 4, 2019. All rights belong to Dr. Francis Schaeffer and Encounter today. This video is for teaching and review purposes only and is protected under fair use.Fair use is a doctrine in the United States copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission from the rights holders, such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, teaching, or scholarship.Original Sermon: https://youtu.be/8F8j4Vg5cyg?si=MJL4K0St9yjITm5k

Designermarken wie Tommy Hilfiger und Ralph Lauren erkennt man an Markenzeichen und Design. Markenzeichen machen äußerlich sichtbar und eindeutig identifizierbar. Manchmal erkennt man auch Menschen in bestimmten Berufen an ihrer Kleidung, zum Beispiel einen Chirurgen an seinem OP-Kittel, einen Polizisten an seiner Uniform oder einen Richter an seiner Robe. Jesus hat uns etwas gegeben, das ein unwiderlegbarer Beweis dafür ist, dass wir nahe bei Gott sind: Einen Test, mit dem du dein eigenes geistliches Wachstum beurteilen kannst. So erstaunlich ist dieses „Markenzeichen“, dass Jesus sagt, es sei das wichtigste Erkennungsmerkmal deines Glaubens. Er drückt es so aus: „Ein neues Gebot gebe ich euch: Liebt einander! Wie ich euch geliebt habe, so sollt auch ihr einander lieben. Daran werden alle erkennen, dass ihr meine Jünger seid: Wenn ihr einander liebt“ (Joh 13,34–35 LU). Francis Schaeffer, der große christliche Apologet, sagte: „Liebe ist die letzte Apologetik. Sie ist die Verteidigung, gegen die es keine Verteidigung gibt.“ Wenn eine Frau schwanger ist, kommt irgendwann der Punkt, an dem „man es sieht“. Das Leben in ihr beginnt nach außen sichtbar zu werden. Die Bibel drückt es ähnlich aus: „Die Liebe Gottes ist ausgegossen in unsere Herzen durch den Heiligen Geist, der uns gegeben ist“ (Röm 5,5 EÜ). Johannes schreibt: „Ihr Lieben, hat uns Gott so geliebt, so sollen wir uns auch untereinander lieben“ (1.Joh 4,11 LU). Liebe – sie ist die ultimative Prüfung deiner Jüngerschaft.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you're enjoying this time with loved ones.    This week on Finding Something Real, we are joined with Jesse Childress and one of our co-host, Sarah. Jesse and Sarah talk about the tension of not having the all the answers while also being called to release what we do know and let others know how God has worked in our lives.    Jesse Childress has an MA in Cultural Apologetics from Houston Christian University and is currently a student at Denver Seminary studying counseling, focusing particularly on the relationship between trauma and faith. He spent a term studying at Francis Schaeffer's L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland and has a deep appreciation for good food, philosophy, theology, and literature. He has written for Summit Ministries, the Anselm Society, Conciliar Post, and An Unexpected Journal.   We hope you enjoy this week's episode!   - -- -- -- --    LINKS   Making the Case for Christ with J. Warner Wallace   Dealing with Grief and Church Hurt with Jason Schmidt   How to Love People in Truth and Love with Drew Berryessa   The Difference Jesus Makes - Frankie's Story   Season 8 - First Episode       Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MuVWFbZzue3ZLgCtIJGzB Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-something-real-podcast/id1481017856     Follow us on:  Instagram: finding_something_real Facebook: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood Tiktok: @findingsomethingreal Youtube: Finding Something REAL with Janell Wood    

"A quiet disposition and a heart giving thanks at any given moment is the real test of the extent to which we love God at that moment." - Francis Schaeffer. Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains why Scripture teaches that thanksgiving is essential to the Christian life and how the absence of gratitude can lead us into rebellion against God and a distorted view of the world. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502VWhen you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

Welcome back! Thanks for joining us to check out another episode of The Way Home Podcast featuring Daniel Darling, Director of the Land Center at Southwestern Seminary. This week we have Dr. Christopher Talbot, Assistant Professor of Ministry and Apologetics at Welch College, joining us to discuss Francis Schaeffer. Click below or check out our streaming platforms […] The post The Way Home Podcast: Chris Talbot on Francis Schaeffer appeared first on Daniel Darling.

Cuando entendemos que lo único verdaderamente “secular” es el pecado, todo en la vida diaria —desde cocinar frijoles hasta un día de playa o el duelo por un ser querido— se convierte en una oportunidad para discipular a nuestros hijos y vivir para la gloria de Dios. En este episodio, reflexionamos sobre el llamado de los padres a ser pastores de sus hogares en medio de una cultura global cada vez más secularizada.

Unpacking The Gospel with Christian Smith, PhDFrank Schaeffer joins sociologist Christian Smith, PhD, author of "Why Religion Went Obsolete" and "Moral Believing Animals", for a deep conversation about Frank's new book, "The Gospel of Zip."Together they explore the book's central themes: how dogs teach us humility, forgiveness, and connection; what Frank calls the “survival of the friendliest”; and how love, caregiving, and beauty offer a countercultural answer to division and loneliness.Frank reflects on growing up as the son of theologian Francis Schaeffer, the lessons of failure and forgiveness, and why he's giving away "The Gospel of Zip" for free on YouTube.Watch "The Gospel of Zip"https://youtu.be/IiYjrYmMWhAThey discuss faith, loss, and finding meaning beyond dogma—and how religion, evolution, and a sweet little brown dog named Zip all point toward the same truth: “Together is good. Alone is bad.”_____0:00 Introduction – Frank introduces Christian Smith4:00 What The Gospel of Zip is about10:00 Dogs, humility, and “the survival of the friendliest”20:00 Writing for younger generations who don't read30:00 Faith, doubt, and “an atheist who prays”45:00 Lessons in regret, forgiveness, and family1:00:00 The Schaeffer legacy and American evangelicalism1:20:00 Loneliness, social media, and the loss of connection1:35:00 Dogs as teachers of mercy and belonging1:50:00 Closing reflections – “Of course, Ba will come.”_____I have had the pleasure of talking to some of the leading authors, artists, activists, and change-makers of our time on this podcast, and I want to personally thank you for subscribing, listening, and sharing 100-plus episodes over 100,000 times.Please subscribe to this Podcast, In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer, on your favorite platform, and to my Substack, It Has to Be Said. Thanks! Every subscription helps create, build, sustain and put voice to this movement for truth. Subscribe to It Has to Be Said. The Gospel of Zip will be released in print and on Amazon Kindle, and as a full video on YouTube and Substack that you can watch or listen to for free.Support the show_____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of The Gospel of Zip. Learn more at https://www.thegospelofzip.com/Follow Frank on Substack, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. https://frankschaeffer.substack.comhttps://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.instagram.com/frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.threads.net/@frank_schaeffer_arthttps://www.tiktok.com/@frank_schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTube In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Andrew and Pastor Ian dive into 1 Peter 4:1-11, exploring what it means to live “in light of the end.” They discuss the importance of understanding the times, cultivating a mindset prepared for spiritual battle, and embracing a life marked by love, hospitality, and service. The conversation weaves together biblical wisdom, practical illustrations, and encouragement for believers navigating a culture at odds with Christian holiness.Show Notes & references:References:1 Peter 4:1-11 (main passage)Ephesians 5:15-17 (“understanding the times” and living wisely)Romans 6 (on dying to sin and living in Christ)Genesis 3 (God's covering for Adam and Eve)The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20)Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)James (on hospitality and welcoming others)Various references to Paul's letters and New Testament themesBooks Mentioned:“Remember Your Death” (book on death and Christian living)Francis Schaeffer, “Doing the Lord's Work in the Lord's Way”Eugene Peterson (reference to his imagery of the church as a “messy living room”)

Explore the alarming rise of political vi*olence in America and its threat to our freedoms. In the wake of the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, this video dives into the growing acceptance of vi*olence as a response to differing ideas. Featuring insights from apologist David Wood, I unpack the cultural shift away from civil discourse and the erosion of self-control, as warned by the Founding Fathers and Francis Schaeffer. Discover why persuasion, not violence, is the Christian response to this crisis, and how a return to virtue can restore our nation. #PoliticalViolence #FreeSpeech #Christianity #AmericaUnraveled

The Lord has used Dr. James Dobson to help parents dare to discipline, take on their strong-willed child, bring up boys and girls according to biblical principles, and manage the heart when love must be tough. But on today's special edition of Family Talk, radio host Chris Fabry turns the table and interviews Dr. Dobson. We learn how he regrets not having had the opportunity to interview Francis Schaeffer or Billy Graham. He also shares about his transition from Focus on the Family and his memorable interview with serial killer Ted Bundy, who warned parents to protect their kids from pornography. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrine for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we explore baptism and communion through the Doctrine of the Ordinances. Scripture: Matthew 3:13–17 (ESV) // Luke 22:14–20 (ESV) Speaker: Michael Bayne

Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrine for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we navigate the Doctrine of the Church. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: Matthew 16:13-20 ESV

Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrine for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we dive into the Doctrine of the Scriptures. Speaker: Mike Kuckel Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 ESV

Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrine for followers of Jesus to understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we explore the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV Speaker: Michael Bayne

2025晨鐘課－每天，都是新的起點 以歷史智慧滋養生活，點亮2025每一天！ 借鑑過去，活在當下，展望未來！ 粵語廣播網站 (時兆出版社授權錄製) https://soundcloud.com/mediahk Podcast@靈修廣播站 8月2日 在苦難中榮耀上帝 所以，那照上帝旨意受苦的人要一心為善，將自己靈魂交與那信實的造化之主。 彼得前書 4：19 鼓勵所謂積極信仰告白之理念的人認為，人的語言具有超自然的力量，可以改變環境並塑造命運。他們認為每一種罪惡、疾病、悲傷和痛苦都被加在了耶穌身上（賽53：3–5），基於這種假設，傳道人們便鼓勵聽眾作出以下信仰告白：「今天，我得到了赦免、痊癒、健康、安好。」對他們來說，只有缺乏信心才會使人無法痊癒。 1982年8月2日，美國神學家和哲學家法蘭西斯．謝弗（Francis Schaeffer， 1912–1984）寫了一封信給一位牧師以表安慰，這位牧師的愛妻莎倫患有多發性硬化症。謝弗寫道： 「我確實相信，有時主會直接醫治，在我多年的事奉中，也見證過這樣的事情。這的確要讚美主，要獻上感恩。但在觀念上的偏差會造成持續且有害的危險，就是相信如果一個人是真信徒且有足夠的信心，他一定會得痊癒。這顯然不是《聖經》的教導。新約中有多處經文明確表示，並不是所有的基督徒都會被治癒。這種想法是將上帝視為一部程式已設計好的電腦，而非一位有個性的天父，祂必須以祂無限的愛與智慧親自回答這些難題。我曾經見過一些最忠心、最愛主的人一蹶不振，正是因為有人對他們說，如果他們沒有痊癒，就是因為缺乏靈性和禱告。雖然有時的確如此，但若對那些身患重病的人一口咬定原因正是這樣，往往是將他們顯然不需要的罪惡感堆在他們頭上……一個人在生病時，沒有什麼事能比一群人將其不需要的罪惡感一股腦地加諸在他身上更殘忍的了。」 積極認信的教導在本質上是自私的，給人帶來沒有十字架的冠冕（太16：24）。相比之下，使徒保羅耐心地忍受著肉體上的刺，並以他的軟弱為喜樂（林後12：7–10）。使徒彼得則鼓勵我們，要因與基督一同受苦而歡喜（彼前4：13）。我們要允許上帝在生命中做主，接受祂為我們制定的計畫。 #媒體佈道部 #港澳區會 #聲音書 #時兆出版社 #每天，都是新的起點 #本書由時兆出版社授權刊載

In this episode, Dr. Douglas Groothuis offers a passionate critique of the current state of online apologetics, prompted by the growing flood of YouTube, Instagram, and podcast-based apologetics influencers. While affirming the good work being done by some leaders, he cautions against the rise of shallow, flashy, and poorly studied content that too often passes for serious Christian defense. Drawing from nearly 50 years of ministry, teaching, and academic publishing, Dr. Groothuis outlines 12 core competencies every public apologist must master — from a well-formed biblical worldview to knowledge of logic, philosophy, Scripture, world religions, and more. This episode is both a sobering warning and a visionary charge to anyone who desires to contend for the faith in today’s media-saturated culture.

Our sermon title for this Sunday was “Let Brotherly Love Continue”. We will be studying Hebrews 13:1-8. We will see that brotherly love is something that requires vigilant tending. One of the great challenges facing Christians is not just sustaining but expanding one's love for your brothers and your love as a brother or sister in Christ in a world that is increasingly critical, intolerant, and shrinking in its love for others.   The late Francis Schaeffer once wrote: “Through the centuries, men have displayed many different symbols to show that they are Christians. They have worn marks in the lapels of their coats, hung chains about their necks, even had special haircuts. . . . But there is a much better sign. . . . It is a universal mark that is to last through all ages of the church until Jesus comes back.” Schaeffer was speaking of brotherly love. He also wrote, “Evangelism is a calling, but not the first calling. Building congregations is a calling, but not the first calling. A Christian's first call is to . . . return to the first commandment to love God, to love the brotherhood, and then to love one's neighbor as himself.”  This Sunday, we are going to look at how to fan the flame of brotherly love in our lives and in our church. We are looking forward to worshipping outside this Sunday at 10 a.m. If it happens to rain, we will still do just one service inside. Looking forward to worshiping the One who is supremely worthy of our love, our faith, and our praise.  Connect with us at www.waterbrooke.church

What does Francis Schaeffer's question, "How shall we then live?" have to do with the worldview presented in the Declaration of Independence? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025

In this Good Friday edition of Truth Tribe, Dr. Douglas Groothuis reads his recently published essay, Without the Resurrection, There Would Be No University. Originally featured by the National Association of Scholars as part of its “Minding the Academy” series, this powerful reflection unpacks how the resurrection of Jesus Christ is not only the bedrock of Christianity but also the intellectual and moral foundation of the university system itself. Drawing from Scripture, history, and philosophy, Dr. Groothuis presents a case for why the Christian worldview birthed the university, and why it still matters today. With references to C.S. Lewis, Francis Schaeffer, and Tom Holland, this episode is both an Easter meditation and a cultural apologetic, reminding us that truth, education, and eternal hope are inseparably tied to the risen Christ.

Today's episode of the Church & Culture Podcast is quite different from the norm. This summer, we're taking a short break from our regular podcast format, and instead have selected various installments from past message series given by James Emery White at Mecklenburg Community Church where he serves as the Senior Pastor. There is no doubt that today's culture has become incredibly polarized - particularly when it comes to politics. That's why many churches avoid the topic altogether. It's also why we named this series at Meck "Where Angels Fear to Tread: Meck Talks Politics." Because church members often have questions like: Does God take political sides and, if so, which ones? Is America a Christian nation and is that even the goal? Are there values meant to guide us when it comes to politics? Do all Christians, if they are truly Christian, have to vote the same way? Does embracing the Christian faith automatically lead you to one particular political party? What if, as a Christian, you feel politically homeless - too conservative for the progressives, and too progressive for the conservatives? In this installment Dr. White explores the mark of a Christian and how we are called to engage the political realm. Episode Links Below you'll find the link to the full series if that's something you are interested in checking out, along with the sources that were used in the development of the message itself: "Where Angels Fear to Tread: Meck Talks Politics" The Apology of Tertullian, AD 197. Francis Schaeffer, The Mark of the Christian. Robert Corin Morris, “The Christians are Fighting – Again,” Weavings, Volume XXII, Number 2, March/April 2007, pp. 24-32. Joy Davidman, Smoke on the Mountain (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1953/1954), pp. 77-78. Jennifer Senior, “The Ginsburg-Scalia Act Was Not a Farce,” The New York Times, September 22, 2020. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.

What gives someone the right to script your prayers? In this powerful conversation, Douglas McKelvey, author of the bestselling Every Moment Holy liturgical series, joins Dru Johnson to unpack the spiritual and theological journey behind his work. From a childhood steeped in neo-charismatic theology to a disillusioning college experience at Oral Roberts University, McKelvey shares how God used a profound unraveling—what many today might call “deconstruction”—to rebuild a biblically coherent faith through unexpected mentors and communities. Listeners learn how McKelvey became part of the Art House Foundation and later the Rabbit Room, drawing from the legacies of Francis Schaeffer, Edith Schaeffer, and Andrew Peterson to create a community of artists grounded in Scripture. Along the way, he opens up about the fear and trembling that should attend writing liturgies—and what it means to write prayers people will carry into their most vulnerable moments. This episode explores beauty, hospitality, ritual, and the theological integrity behind the words we say to God. Whether you're a liturgy lover, creative, or just someone seeking coherent theology after chaos, this is an episode that will stay with you. Learn more about the Art House and Rabbit Room here: https://www.arthousenashville.com/our-story https://www.rabbitroom.com/ We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Rabbit Room 02:22 The Evolution of the Rabbit Room 05:17 Community and Connection in the Rabbit Room 08:29 The Significance of Northwind Manor 11:31 Personal Journey and Theological Foundations 14:10 Navigating Doubt and Deconstruction 23:08 Charlie Peacock and the Art House Foundation 26:29 The Art House and Its Influence 31:04 The Physical Space of the Art House 34:20 Theological Foundations for Artists 36:33 Every Moment Holy: A Journey of Prayer 43:13 The Impact of Ritual in Prayer 50:43 Reflections on the Craft of Prayer 52:18 The Rabbit Room: A Hub for Creativity  

In this episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Douglas Groothuis reads his newly written foreword to the reissue of Roaring Lambs: A Gentle Plan to Radically Change Your World by Bob Briner. This classic work calls Christians to a bold and faithful presence in every sphere of culture — from media to sports to the arts. Dr. Groothuis reflects on Briner’s vision of cultural engagement through the lens of biblical truth, modern challenges, and historical voices like Francis Schaeffer, Os Guinness, James Davison Hunter, and Andy Crouch. This meditation issues a rallying cry for believers to courageously "roar" in their own fields with truth, grace, and conviction.

This week we consider the Christian's relationship to revolution. In the first reading, we ask how the Christian is to relate to the 'spirit of Revolution' embodied in the French Revolution (a movement that is still with us, bearing fruit in our own politics and society). Towards the end of the episode we consider Francis Schaeffer and Samuel Rutherford in their arguments for civil resistance to ungodly authority. Is it right to oppose the humanistic revolutionary spirit, if necessary, by force? These and other questions are given attention in this episode of the Magazine Podcast.   Featured Resources: – Jan Freeke, 'The Life and Work of Groen van Prinsterer', Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 430 (July 1999). – D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, 'The Christian and the State in Revolutionary Times', The Puritans: Their Origins and Successors (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1987, 2024), pages 393–396. – John Legg, 'The Christian and Revolution', Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 247 (April 1984).   Further Reading: D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, The Christian and the State in Revolutionary Times A helpful, sustained treatment of issues around Church and State, the Christian and the State, civil disobedience, and other related subjects (including capital punishment, revolution, and pacifism) can be found in Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones' treatment of Romans 13:1–7. This is published by the Trust in the Lloyd-Jones series as Volume 13: Life in Two Kingdoms and is also available freely in audio format from MLJ Trust.   About the Contributors: Jan Freeke is a member of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland congregation in Glasgow. D. M. Lloyd-Jones was the minister of Westminster Chapel, London, for 25 years and a noted evangelist and teacher. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones author page. John David Legg (1936–2023) ministered in North Yorkshire (Reeth Congregational Church and Northallerton Evangelical Church) and in Shropshire (Shrewsbury Evangelical Church). Read John's obituary here.     Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast

Listen along as we begin a series through Acts. Notes//Quotes: Acts 1:1-11 - Faith  "How Jesus Starts His Church" ”Customary descriptions of Acts as the story of the church's growth or the story of the spread of the gospel neglect the larger context within which this journey takes place. Although it begins in Israel's leading city, Jerusalem, and ends in the Empire's leading city, Rome, the context of Acts reaches well beyond the cities of the Mediterranean world. Readers who set aside the expectation that Acts is an institutional history, shaped and reshaped by human leaders, will instead see God at work from the beginning until well past the end. God is the one who glorifies Jesus and raises him from the dead, who rescues the apostles from prison, who directs Ananias to baptize Saul, and who insists upon the inclusion of the Gentiles. As Acts unfolds, the audience comes to know God through the activity ascribed to God as well as through the speeches and their claims about God. And the first thing the audience learns is that God is the God of Israel.” Beverly Gaventa “The central problem of our age is not liberalism or modernism, nor the old Roman Catholicism or the new Roman Catholicism.The real problem is this: the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, individually corporately, tending to do the Lord's work in the power of the flesh rather than of the Spirit. The central problem is always in the midst of the people of God, not in the circumstances surrounding them Is it not amazing: though we know the power of the Holy Spirit can be ours, we still ape the world's wisdom, trust its forms of publicity and its noise, and imitate its ways of manipulating men! If we try to influence the world by using its methods, we are doing the Lord's work in the flesh. If we put activity, even good activity, at the center rather than trusting God, then there may be the power of the world, but we will lack the power of the Holy Spirit.” - Francis Schaeffer “Travelers who desire the predictability of an interstate highway system where all roads look alike and every interchange features three gas stations and two fast-food stores will find this journey more closely resembles A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.” Beverly Gaventa Joel 2:28-29 “For the verb restore shows that the were expecting a political and territorial kingdom; the noun Israel that they were expecting a national kingdom; and the adverbial clause at this time that they were expecting its immediate establishment.”  John Stott Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer - Rainer Rilke “Some have seen Jesus's answer as a gentle rebuke to their curiosity: they are to mind their own business and not worry about the end. Others have seen a challenge to the disciple' narrowly nationalistic view of the kingdom. But these interpretations miss the legitimate eschatological expectation that all Jews, including Jesus and the apostles, held in common. If the last days had come indeed—as all the signs seemed to indicate—then Israel must be restored: this was the first order of business on the prophets' kingdom agenda! Jesus's response precisely answers this question: this is how the kingdom is to be restored to Israel so that (in keeping with prophetic promise) the gentiles might soon stream in. Jesus shifts his disciples expectation from when to how.”  - Mike Goheen “When the Spirit comes to them and gives them the gift of power, their very identity will be transformed into that of witnesses.” - Darrell Guder  “The key question is this: As we work for God in this fallen world, what are we trusting in? To trust in particular methods is to copy the world and to remove ourselves from the tremendous promise that we have something different—the power of the Holy Spirit rather than the power of human technique.” - Francis Schaeffer

Sweat was pouring off Peter as he moved to protect Jesus. As Roman soldiers held the one who had been labeled a heretic, Peter drew a sword and cut off a soldier's ear. And he was stunned when Jesus told him to put the sword away. You see, Jesus knew infinitely more than Peter or anyone else. He knew the end from the beginning, and He knew He had an agenda to see through to the end. Peter couldn't see that, and impulsively He moved to change the facts on the ground.And that's so typical of us as humans. The authentic Christian wants to do something to fix things or change the world. The theologian Francis Schaeffer wrote a whole book titled How Should We Then Live on the role of a Christian in the modern world. And there are arguments over whether America is still a Christian nation, or whether postmodernism has won the day.But what does the Bible say about being a witness in the world? Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Notice it doesn't say engage. We're in fact told not to become like the world in all its anti-God stuff. Yet we also know one of the last things Jesus said to His disciples before He ascended into heaven was that we should go into all the world and make disciples. The Apostle Paul made an interesting observation in 1 Corinthians 9. He said that he was free from conformity to the world. It had nothing he coveted. But that he chose to be a servant to all, so that his example might win some to Christ. In Hebrews 13, we're told to practice hospitality. And this echoes many Old Testament passages, too. The idea is a believer is to be an example of what life with God looks like in hopes it will draw unbelievers. And this must be done with sincerity, though. Especially in our jaded modern culture. First Corinthians 10 tells us whatever we do, do it for the glory of God alone.To sum up, the Bible tells us to absolutely live in this world and be appealing to people. But to do all this while holding onto our convictions. Balancing being a Gospel witness, while also being seen as personable, is the approach for our modern world. Let's pray.Father God, you've given us direction for all that we do. Help us to continually have a burden for the lost and to always remember we're to be salt and light for a hurting world. It's in Jesus' name we pray, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

In this episode, we explore John 17:20-21, where Jesus prays for unity among believers. We discuss how disconnection leads to dysfunction in the Church, hindering spiritual growth and unity. Using the analogy of the body, we emphasize the importance of staying connected in community and obeying Jesus' command to love one another.With insights from Francis Schaeffer, we highlight how our love for each other is a powerful witness to the world. We also explore practical ways to live out the “one another” commands through groups like Sunday School and House to House, encouraging believers to not just join but commit to building a united, loving community.Support the show

Jimi Allen of TalkLab joins Joel Settecase for a biblical worldview and philosophy discussion on the concept of self-identity. Explore the impact of societal labels, the role of faith in understanding the self, and the historical influence of Christianity on the notion of individuality. The discussion further addresses Francis Schaeffer's idea of the importance of having an ultimate reference point in God and how contemporary tools like social media influence our self-perception and orientation. Views on knowledge of self versus knowledge of God, the metaphor of the 'Word' in ancient and modern context, and the role of missionaries in shaping literate societies are also explored.Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE for 90 days. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-society----Check out our FREE CLASS on 3 Steps for Unleashing the POWER of Presuppositional Apologetics

Today on the Christian History Almanac, we remember the theologian and social critic Francis Schaeffer. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Bible in One Year with Chad Bird Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi Junk Drawer Jesus By Matt Popovits More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrines that followers of Jesus must understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we explore the Doctrine of Glorification. Our focus scripture is Romans 8:18-25 ESV. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: Romans 8:18-25 ESV

"The absolute key thing which God needs from the Church is a commitment to the Word of God."—Rev Phill Sacre We are joined once again by Rev Phill Sacre—an ordained minister (Church of England), housechurch leader, and blogger on Substack—for a conversation on "Plausibility Structures and the Church." Our conversation grows out of a podcast series that Phill produced late last year called "How the church was sabotaged", in which he reflected upon a 1980s book by the famous Christian thinker and writer Os Guinness. Though published over 40 years ago, Guinness's "The Gravedigger File: Papers on the Subversion of the Modern Church" caught Phill's attention because of its apparent prescience on a number of important cultural issues facing the church today. So, please join us as I "get in on the conversation", and we discuss what's happened to so many modern churches, and think about ways in which we might "push back" in the culture to reveal the Gospel's "plausibility structure" to church and world alike. (Phill is a Christian minister. Ordained in the Church of England, he formerly served in a parish on the Essex coast, but now leads an independent housechurch. He also runs the online ministries "Understand the Bible" and "Sacred Musings : Thinking Christianly about the World" on Substack.) [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

Are you there God? It's me…Why is God hidden? Why is God silent? And why does that matter in light of faith, hope, and love?In this episode, philosopher Deborah Casewell joins Evan Rosa for a discussion of divine hiddenness. Together, they reflect on:Simone Weil's distinction between abdication and abandonmentMartin Luther's theology of the crossThe differences between the epistemic, moral, and existential problems with the hiddenness of GodThe terror, horror, and fear that emerges from the human experience of divine hiddennessThe realities of seeing through a glass darkly and pursuing faith, hope, and loveAnd finally, what it means to live bravely in the tension or contracdition between the hiddenness of God and the faith in God's presence.About Deborah CasewellDeborah Casewell is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Chester. She works in the areas of philosophy and culture, philosophy of religion, and theology & religion, in particular on existentialism and religion, questions of ethics and self-formation in relation to asceticism and the German cultural ideal of Bildung. She has given a number of public talks and published on these topics in a range of settings.Her first book. Eberhard Jüngel and Existence, Being Before the Cross, was published in 2021: it explores the theologian Eberhard Jüngel's philosophical inheritance and how his thought provides a useful paradigm for the relation between philosophy and theology. Her second book, Monotheism and Existentialism, was published in 2022 by Cambridge University Press as a Cambridge Element.She is Co-Director of the AHRC-funded Simone Weil Research Network UK, and previously held a Humboldt Research Fellowship at the University of Bonn. Prior to her appointment in Bonn, she was Lecturer in Philosophy at Liverpool Hope University and a Teaching Fellow at King's College, London. She received her PhD from the University of Edinburgh, my MSt from the University of Oxford, and spent time researching and studying at the University of Tübingen and the Institut Catholique de Paris.Show NotesMother Teresa on God's hiddennessMother Teresa: Come Be My Light, edited by the Rev. Brian KolodiejchukWhat does it mean for God to be hidden?Perceived absenceSimone Weil on God's abdication of the world for the sake of the worldThe presence of God. This should be understood in two ways. As Creator, God is present in everything which exists as soon as it exists. The presence for which God needs the co-operation of the creature is the presence of God, not as Creator but as Spirit. The first presence is the presence of creation. The second is the presence of decreation. (He who created us without our help will not save us without our consent. Saint Augustine.) God could create only by hiding himself. Otherwise there would be nothing but himself. — Simone Weil, in Gravity and Grace, “Decreation”Abdication vs. AbandonmentA longing for God, who is hidden, unknown, unperceived, and mysteriousMartin Luther's theology of the cross“Hidden in the suffering and ignominy of the cross.”“God is powerful but chooses not to be in relation to us.”Human experiences of divine hiddennessThree ways to talk about hiddenness of God epistemic hiddenness:  ”if we were to grasp God with our minds, then we'd be denying the power of God.”Making ourselves an idolThe Cloud of Unknowing and “apophatic” or “negative” theology (only saying what God is not) Moral hiddenness of God: “this is what people find very troubling. … a moral terror to it.” Existential hiddenness of God: “where the hiddenness of God makes you feel terrified”Revelation and the story of human encounter or engagement with God“Luther is the authority on the hiddenness of God in the existential and moral sense.”The power of God revealed in terror.“God never becomes comfortable or accommodated into our measure.””We never make God into an object of our reason and comfort.”Terror, horror, and fear: reverence of GodMarilyn McCord Adams, *Christ & Horrors—*meaning-destroying events“That which is hidden terrifies us.”Martin Luther: “God is terrifying, because God does save some of us, and God does damn some of us.”The “alien work of God”“Is Luther right in saying that God has to remain hidden, and the way in which God has to remain hidden  has to be terrifying? So there has to be this kind  of background of the terrifying God in all of our relations with the God of love that is the God of grace that, that saves us.”Preserving the mystery of GodWe're unable to commodify or trivialize God.Francis Schaeffer's He Is There and He Is Not Silent“Luther construes it as a good thing.”Suffering, anxiety, despair, meaninglessnessHumanity's encounter with nothingness—the void“Interest in the demonic, or terror, as a preliminary step into a  full religious or a proper religious experience of God.”Longing for God in the BibleNoah, Moses, David“The other side of divine hiddenness is human loneliness.”Loneliness and despair as “what your life is going to be like without God.” (Barton Newell)Tension in the experience of faith1 Corinthians 13:12:  ”Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know even as I also am known.”Faith, hope, and love abides in the face of epistemic, moral, and existential hiddenness of God.The meaning of struggling with the hiddenness of God for the human pursuit of faith, hope, and love“Let tensions be.””But you've always got to keep the reality of faith, hope, and love, keep hold of the fact that that is a reality, and that can and will be a reality. It's, it's, not to try and justify it, not to try and harmonize it, but just to hold it, I suppose. And hold it even in its contradiction.”Production NotesThis podcast featured Deborah CasewellEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield, Alexa Rollow, & Zoë HalabanA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Francis Schaeffer said, “Ideas have consequences.” If people believe false ideas, they inevitably act on them in disastrous ways. The only solution to such false ideas is to replace them with the truth. Theology and doctrine matter. In this series, we will work through important doctrines that followers of Jesus must understand as they strive to follow Jesus. This week, we explore the Doctrine of Sanctification. Our starting scripture this week will be Leviticus 11:44 and Romans 12:1-2 ESV. Speaker: Mike Kuckel Text: Romans 12:1-2 ESV

Sweat was pouring off Peter as he moved to protect Jesus. As Roman soldiers held the one who had been labeled a heretic, Peter drew a sword and cut off a soldier's ear. And he was stunned when Jesus told him to put the sword away. You see Jesus knew infinitely more than Peter, or anyone else. He knew the end from the beginning, and He knew He had an agenda to see through to the end, and Peter couldn't see that. And impulsively He moved to change the facts on the ground.And that's so typical of us as humans. The authentic Christian wants to do something to fix things or change the world. The theologian Francis Schaeffer wrote a whole book titled “How Should We Then Live” on the role of a Christian in the modern world. And there are arguments over whether America is still a Christian nation, or whether postmodernism has won the day.But what does the Bible say about being a witness in the world? Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Notice it doesn't say engage. We're in fact told not to become like the world in all its anti-God stuff. Yet we also know one of the last things Jesus said to His disciples before He ascended into heaven was that we should go into all the world and make disciples. The Apostle Paul made an interesting observation in 1 Corinthians 9. He said that he was free from conformity to the world—it had nothing he coveted—but that he chose to be a servant to all, so that his example might win some to Christ.In Hebrews 13, we're told to practice hospitality. And this echoes many Old Testament passages, too. The idea is a believer is to be an example of what life with God looks like in hopes it will draw unbelievers. And this must be done with sincerity though, especially in our jaded modern culture. First Corinthians 10 tells us whatever we do, do it for the glory of God alone.To sum up, the Bible tells us to absolutely live in this world and be appealing to people, but to do all this while holding onto our convictions. Balancing being a gospel witness, while also being seen as personable, is the approach for our modern world. Let's pray.Father God, you've given us direction for all that we do. Help us to continually have a burden for the lost and to always remember we're to be salt and light for a hurting world. It's in Jesus' name we pray, amen.Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

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