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Is Christian life growing around you? In this podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to reflect upon the apostolate of attraction as the means by which we are to fulfill the Great Commission and lead others into a relationship with Christ. This type of apostolate, as old as the Gospel itself and encouraged by Pope Francis, begins by our faithful witness to the love of Christ: people need to see us as an oasis of joy and peace. It is our witness, only later accompanied by doctrine, that will prove the presence of Our Lord. ––––– Transcript: https://stjosemaria.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Apostolate-of-Attraction-Transcript.pdf ––––– THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed today's podcast, please leave a rating or review here on SoundCloud and on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/st.-j…id966458405?mt=2 Don't miss new podcasts from the St. Josemaria Institute!
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Your boys Beefy Supreme-y and Ace Styles break down all the latest in wrestling this week! (1:55) - Did Cody Rhodes retire? (7:45) - Is Christian the new #1 contender for the AEW championship? (14:50) - Does Hangman Page still have a shot at the AEW championship? (20:58) - Chris Jericho and Juventud Guerrera provide us with some WCW nostalgia. (25:10) - Red Velvet stirs things up with Britt Baker. (30:45) - Edge challenges Seth Rollins at Summerslam. (36:14) - Question of the Week - What is your favorite Chris Jericho match?

At the height of Adolf Hitler's reign, German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, created an underground seminary for Jesus followers who opposed the church's complicity with Nazi control. It was within this distressing context that Bonhoeffer penned these words in his book, Life Together: “The greatest threat to Christian community is our expectation of some wishful idealized version of it… Those who love their dream of a Christian community more than the Christian community itself become destroyers of that Christian community.” In the United States today, we do not live under fascist control or in the thick of genocide, but our country appears to be more polarized and divided than ever. Do the words of Bonhoeffer deliver any hope for the American church today? And what does the book of Acts have to say about unity among believers? Is Christian unity even possible in our divided country? (Spoiler: we believe it absolutely is. Listen to this week of Acts Verse by Verse to discover how.)

Is Christian "over dependence" a sin? In 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Paul tells us that we as Christians are to "...work with your hands as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders and be dependent on no one". Paul made tents to support himself and took support from the church as secondary. We as Christians are called to be dependent on God first and foremost and when we really and truly need it, to be dependent on the body of Christ for the essentials in life. Tune in with Host Steven Garofalo to hear more about over dependence being a SIN in the body of Christ. Please consider a 5-START Review in iTunes and SUBSCRIBE-that would be greatly apprecaited.

Is there a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than by watching a movie about a toxic relationship trying to survive a cult and their ritualistic practices? Probably notIt is very hard to describe Midsommar. Unsettling, frightening, unusual, maybe even funny at points. Is there a Swedish word for all those things? We discussed the following: 1. Is Christian the worst movie boyfriend of all time? 2. How much would you pay for the iconic May Queen Dress? 3. Hereditary or Midsommar, which film do you prefer? 4. Where does Midsommar rank amongst horror movies in 2019? & so much more!Follow us on social media!IG: @house.of.cinema_TikTok: @houseofcinemaTwitter: @houseofcinema_

In the beginning of part 2 of "Is The Prodigal Woke" Michael and Tyler lead off the discussion with the question "Is Christian freedom slipping away from American culture?" The Bible says that those "who desire to live a godly live will be persecuted" and it seems like we are moving that direction in America now. Culture is changing and with it, people are more openly oppressing Christian's here in the States! Is this what we have to look forward to in the coming years? Joshua Sherman then takes the wheel and we examine true discipleship. We begin with what it means to bear "good fruit" in evangelism and whether one should focus on themselves primarily and their own progress or other's. In other words, do we remove the speck from our eye first or neglect ourselves to help other's remove their own log? Tyler then reads Psalm 51 and the guys wrap up this episode with humility. We see our need for a Savior in the "low" times and when we feel broken. Yet, this is the time we NEED to look toward Christ, this is the time we NEED God. You are not to "dirty" to go to the Lord! Like the prodigal...come back to our Father! Practical humility and discipleship are the focus of this discussion over all so please, join us in this final part of our two part episode "Is The Prodigal Woke?" God bless!

Greetings All,This is a difficult question to think about, a harder question to raise publicly and, of course, a painful question to try and answer.However, it is also a vital question that we believe we all need to wrestle with as the Church stands at a crossroads of unparalleled opportunity.Are you aware of the urgent need for division - the kind of division found in the pages of the New Testament and that moves us all toward truth and faithfulness?Of course, pain, division, separation and drama aren't the end goals of breaking fellowship; rather, truth, salvation and sanctification are what we're all longing for.But enough is enough of agreeing to disagree. We trust that you also see the profoundly urgent need of discernment regarding who it is that’s in right standing with God - who is genuine - and who is not.Who is it that’s speaking truth? We can’t all be.Make no mistake, Christian discipleship is being profoundly clarified on our watch. Questions for Reflection:Does it stand to reason, let alone biblical study, that Christians have theological beliefs that are diametrically opposed?Does it ever matter? Or should we just agree to disagree? What might the consequences of this commonplace “solution” be?What do Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 11:18-19 say to you about the national church of Great Britain, the international context AND your own personal context?Why do you think it is that division/separation is such a touchy issue for many Christians when it is so clear that Jesus is coming at the end of the age precisely to divide? Is “Christian unity” really “Christian unity” when these serious differences are tolerated? Will God really bless that which is not genuine?"For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognised." (1 Corinthians 11:18-19).Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore." (Psalm 133).If you would like to help support this podcast and the wider work we're pioneering, we would be very grateful as we increasingly find ourselves at capacity in more ways than one. You can give here. You can also view our review of 2020 in vlog form by clicking here. Finally, here is a song that we have been comforted by in recent stormy days. Come, Lord Jesus!Love, N&M xx

In Episode 32, Keith W, Justin, and Keith H are joined by Ryan and Bobby as they talk about religion and art. What does "good art" look like in the Christian and secular realm? How do they differ? Is Christian art merely ripping off secular trends? Listen to find out what we think. The guys also geek out over superheroes, discuss profile picture filters, joke around quite a bit. Finally, Justin brings us stories of intelligent canines, stalker squirrels, hitchhiking robots, and bouncing urine. So, be sure to listen, rate, and subscribe to the podcast. Also, as always, be sure to tell us what you think! Show Notes: Reco's: Orange is the New Black Oscar Peterson - Oscar Peterson Plays the George Gershwin Songbook NF - All I Have - Mansions Sumerlin Vanishing Grace - Phillip Yancey Juicy Bits: Smarty Dog Stalking Squirrel HitchBot Pee-Proof Walls Music: Intro - Dubsteb - BenSound First Break - Double Tap - Foreknown Second Break - All I Have - NF Third Break - Movement and Location - Punch Brothers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forgettingwalls/support

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29 Romans 6:12-14 -Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body. Doctrine is always something to be applied; not to only be considered. In this sermon on Romans 6:12-14, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones divides Christians into two groups based on interest in doctrine verses practical matters. Is Christian doctrine simply an intellectual hobby? What is the distinction between us and our mortal body? Look at the connection between mortality and corruption. Sin remains in our bodies, and if it is not kept in check, then it will reign in our bodies. Sin is not dead, but we must remain dead to sin. Yield your members as slaves to righteousness and holiness! Do not allow sin to reign, for God provides a way out! Sanctification is not a gift to be received. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones give this exhortation. We are called, not to a sudden deliverance, but to a life of sanctification. Do you long to be holy? We must understand this doctrine and continually remind ourselves of it. It is the truth that sanctifies us and makes us free! It is Gods purpose to make us holy and He is working in us. Resist the devil and he will indeed flee fromyou!

In this episode of the Building Us podcast, co-hosts Erik Garcia, CFP® and Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFT interview Janine Crum, Certified Enneagram Coach, and Christian Moore, CVO of Real Good Group and Co-Founder of Agent Refined. Janine and Christian share their knowledge and expertise about the Enneagram and how it can be applied to your daily life.Episode Highlights:Erik introduces Janine Crum and Christian Moore. (1:58)Janine shares her background and her career. (2:16)Christian shares his background and his career. (2:47)Erik shares a quick story about how he met Christian Moore. (3:13)Erik mentions that he and Christian exchanged many ideas together, and Christian has been an influence in his life and his business. (3:23)What is the Enneagram? (3:58)Janine shares that Enneagram is a tool for personal development and personal growth that not only helps you identify yourself but how you operate within the bigger picture of the people in the world around you. (4:19)Christian shares that by taking the Enneagram test, and by reading and understanding the differences and nuances of your key motivations and fears, you could discover which tool fits for you. (5:15)Christian mentions one of the things that they learned about Enneagram is that your personality is not who you are. Rather, it’s a mechanism that you've learned over time, to deal with certain stresses and failures. (5:27)Erik mentions that the word Enneagram comes from the Greek word Ennéa, meaning Nine. (6:53)Janine explains the first to the fourth personality types. (7:33)Could Janine and Christian give them a high-level summary connection or organization for understanding some of the numbers, and how they can relate to it? (8:23)Janine mentions the set of the triad which is the heart, the head, the gut. (8:49)Janine explains the general breakdown and the corresponding personality types on each triad. (8:59)Is there an emphasis on the weakness, and what’s the remedy for it? (11:23)Janine shares that she’s good at understanding emotions and understanding other people's emotions, and dig down deep but that can also have a shadow side for her. Therefore, every type has something that they do well but could also hold them back. (11:43)Christian mentions that you take on different characteristics to adapt to your environment, and what you need to do to understand your actual type is to find your core fears, then the key motivations. (12:43)Janine mentions that most people miss type themselves in the beginning until they begin to tackle and see an overview of all the types. (13:10)Is Christian a vengeful person? (13:49)Christian mentions one of the things that he loves about the Enneagram is that it presupposes the spiritual being. (13:55)Christian shares that it's very difficult to believe in the Enneagram without believing in the concept of a spirit or soul. (14:29)Janine explains the Enneagram Symbol. (18:32)Janine mentions one of the cardinal rules about the Enneagram. (24:51)Christian mentions that the core fear is feeling fear itself of actually being afraid, or being without support security. (27:05)Matt mentions that an Enneagram is a tool for understanding yourself, understanding your worldview, and understanding your relationship with other people. (31:28)How has the Enneagram helped in Janine and Christian’s relationship? (32:44)Janine mentions that the Enneagram has single-handedly been the element that has grown her marriage, more than anything. (32:56)Janine talks about the Enneagram Institute. (35:05)Janine thinks that the Enneagram gave their marriage a direction on how to continue to grow. (35:44)Christian mentions that his introduction to his Enneagram path started in business, but it has been beneficial for his marriage, as well. (40:45)Christian shares that the aspect of type nine is that they understand every other number on the Enneagram better than they understand themselves. (44:48)Janine shares that there’s a common saying amongst the Enneagramers that, the enneagram is neither a sword nor a shield. (45:55)Does the Enneagram understand our number, our type, and our personality as being persistent, or as being malleable? (50:00)Does our number change depend on who we're among? (50:22)Christian mentions that you were formed by the personality types of your parents, and how they are. (53:22)Erik shares that having this conversation and trying to understand themselves, understand their blind spots, becoming more self-aware of how they got out of that posture, and talking through it in this context of personality, is the true value. (56:27)Christian thinks that the Enneagram helps him see a person’s skill or natural ability. (59:29)Janine shares that the growth part of the Enneagram is that you realize your strengths but you make them stronger by understanding that they inhabit your weakness. (1:00:33)Christian thinks that there's a difference between humanity and a person’s thought. (1:01:23)Janine thinks that as you're moving forward in your Enneagram journey, the best practical advice is to just keep going. Don’t stop because as you're reading, you come against something that you don't like about your type. (1:07:31)Christian mentions one of the things that’s unique about the Enneagram is that there are levels of maturity. (1:08:22)Key Quotes:“It’s not just, you take a test, and you're this thing. You take a test if you want, and discover more of who you are, how you're naturally gifted, and how that helps the conversation with people around you, as well.” - Janine Crum“Just because one type is more introverted or extroverted doesn't mean you can't do those things. So again, it's about self-awareness and being able to use this awareness as a tool to love and, and take care of others ideally.” - Christian Moore“Everybody has that core fear and then they have this core desire and we use our personalities to run from that core fear and achieve that core desire.” - Janine Crum“If I understand my team better and what motivates them from fear, what motivates them from love, and I can communicate that way, then I can be a better leader.” - Christian Moore“I think the key is that knowing yourself matters. So maybe more important than what you're improving on is making sure that you are self-aware, and seeing yourself clearly.” - Christian MooreResources Mentioned:Erik Garcia, CFP®Dr. Matt Morris, LPC, LMFTGarcia Financial GroupMatt Morris & AssociatesJanine Crum InstagramChristian Moore LinkedInReal Good GroupAgent Refined

Radiant Culture — Should Christians stand up , protest and publicly speak Truth to power when there is social injustice caused by political or governance crisis or our business should be focused on preaching the gospel only and through that, change the hearts and minds of people who lead.? Is Christian political activism biblical? What is the Church's role in the political and state governance space? We discuss all this in this episode. Have a listen and join the conversation...

Payton and George take on an interview with real-recent-graduate, fake name "Christian". Transitioning from the construction industry, he's familiar with managing teams. When George finds him comparing two wildly different practices, we start talking mission and vision. Is Christian gonna pursue the lower value practice that needs rehabbing to hit his goals, or the more expensive one with existing cashflow?

Many conservative Christians support Donald Trump. In a controversial article Dr Timothy Jennings outlines why he, as a Christian, is not overly concerned by Trump presidency. Dr Professor Jason Hines shares some of his thoughts around, Trump, racism, discrimination any why all Christians should be concerned with a "sexist, racist, homophobe" in the white house. Is Christian's religious freedom under attack? Is freedom of speech under attack? Topics we cover - - Racism - Freedom of speech - Religious freedom - White privilege - "Colour blind-ness" Dr Timothy Jennings Article - https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2020/donald-trump-and-christians-whats-attraction Dr Jason Hines response article - https://spectrummagazine.org/views/2020/donald-trump-and-conservative-christians-fatal-attraction

Ugh, as if! This week the month of high school movies continues with 1995's Clueless paired with one of Harley's faves Kane's Head High. Plus, we have a very special guest back for her third time it's Sam! What snacks are the trio eating while in the pandy? Anything new that is worth your time to watch? Then they dive into this easy, breezy movie that kinda has no plot, but that doesn't really matter. What iconic lines stuck out? Is Christian obviously gay from the jump? How do we really feel about the Josh and Cher romance storyline? Plus we learn about how Head High holds a special place in Harley's heart. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Follow on insta: @brewsonfilm

It's always a treat to talk to Dr. Iwan Russell-Jones––and today’s podcast is no exception! Iwan spent 25 years as a TV and radio producer and director for the BBC before joining Regent's faculty as the Eugene and Jan Peterson Associate Professor of Theology and the Arts. Iwan is a passionate advocate for the importance of the arts in theological conversations, arguing that every generation and culture has to wrestle with the question of how the arts fit into the life of the church in that particular time and place. Is “Christian art” a real thing? Will artists see the fruit of their labour? Is Regent's Integrative Project in Arts & Theology better a thesis? Iwan has the answers. Don’t forget to leave us a comment. Enjoy the podcast! To learn more about Regent College and its upcoming events and courses visit: www.regent-college.edu/

Tea time Baddies! Join Alejandro Baltazar and Christian Middleton as they review The Invention of Lying, starring Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, and literally everyone else you can think of... Philip Seymour Hoffman is in this joint. This is the most passive aggressive episode the boys have ever done. Is Christian mad at Alejandro, or is Alejandro done with Christian’s shit, or is it all a lie? You decide. Christian and Alejandro have vastly different views on how cashiers should respond to the question, “how are you?”. And Alejandro comes clean to Nik Lowe three years later.

Is Christian social activism possible? This week, in our final episode on the themes of evil, resistance, and judgment, we're joined by Tyler Wigg-Stevenson. Tyler is the founder of the Two Futures Project for the abolition of nuclear weapons, author of The World is Not Ours to Save (InterVarsity Press, 2013), and the current Scholar-in-Residence at Little Trinity Anglican Church here in Toronto. He joined us in the Critical Faith studio to reflect on his experiences as a social activist in the United States, and to ask how we might stay motivated, realistic, and hopeful in seeking justice in the world. Critical Faith is sponsored by the Centre for Philosophy, Religion, and Social Ethics (CPRSE) at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto. For more, visit www.icscanada.edu. Music by Matt Bernico.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “You Can't Trust the Bible Because It Was Written by Humans.” Is Christian scripture limited and flawed due to the fact it was written by Christians? Does this truth explain the apparent existence of “contradictions” in the Bible? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Is Christian music a ministry that reaches millions with the hope of Christ, or has it become a product that is sold to make millions off of Christians? In this episode, we sit down with Christian radio veteran Johnathon Eltrevoog to talk about the tensions that exist in the world of Christian music and if it's wrong to make money off of Jesus. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dear-christians/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dear-christians/support

Daily Bible Study- Fr. Simon explains the meaning of Jesus taking time off, and no, it does not mean he took a vacation.   Caller Question – If you never had a father growing up, how can you know God as a father? Caller Question – Is Christian rapping bad? Caller Question – What is […] All show notes at Father Simon Says August 7th – Jesus Takes Time Off - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Is Christian support for Israel really a blessing? Or does it have a hidden agenda? Are right-wing evangelicals upsetting the support of Israel from liberal Jewry? This hard-hitting interview discusses what is really behind Christian support for Israel?

Is Christian support for Israel really a blessing? Or does it have a hidden agenda? Are right-wing evangelicals upsetting the support of Israel from liberal Jewry? This hard-hitting interview discusses what is really behind Christian support for Israel?

Living And Effective is the newest podcast from Christianity Today and the Christian Standard Bible. Chris sat down with Richard Clark (@TheRichardClark) to discuss media ethics and the nature of Christian broadcasting. Is it okay to talk about infidelity when discussing Dr. Martin Luther King? Is a discussion of Christianity in the 1970's complete without a conversation about where the Jesus People are today? Is Christian media required to stay positive?Subscribe to Living and Effective on any podcasting app or listen at http://www.livingandeffective.com.Truce is a listener supported podcast. Support the show at http://www.patreon.com. Our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram handle is @trucepodcast.

Faith is awe-inspiring in its transformative power, reassuring in its calming ability and  provides powerful contentment as we apply it daily.  Faith is also one of the most misunderstood, misrepresented and maligned aspects in all Christianity.  It is too easily confused with ignorant hope, and as a result, is easily dismissed by its detractors as a little fantasy in the limited minds of those who are believers.  What is faith – really?  How does it work?  Is Christian faith the same as having trust in other people?  Does it equate to the kind of trust you would have in a doctor or an attorney to act in your best interest?  Are we given Christian faith as a gift or is it something that we have to develop? To see how it actually works, it is important to pause and consider what faith is not.  It is not gullibility.  It is not wishful thinking. It is not emotional euphoria, and it is not magically planted into one’s heart and mind.  These four things are what so many believe it to be, and they could not be further from the truth.  On the contrary, faith IS belief based on evidence - not wishful thinking - but evidence.  It does spur one on to hope based on that belief and is grounded on understanding and reason rather than emotion.  Faith brings trust, and trust changes lives.  There are Scriptures that tell us faith is a gift.  This seems to imply that you don’t have to do anything except receive this gift and let your life be transformed.  If only it was that easy! There are three basic phases to its development.  The first phase is being acquainted, and this is where the gift comes into play.  Someone gives us the gift of introducing us to “the faith.” Our eyes can now be open to understanding the basics of the gospel.  This gift brings us to a place of thinking and questions, and it encourages us to pursue the answers.  This phase can be exciting, if acted upon, as the newness and broad message of love the gospel carries begins to be revealed. Here we have an opportunity to decide whether we are "pleased to make faith’s acquaintance" or would rather just move on in life without it. There is a problem with faith.  It will not flourish unless it is provoked to grow beyond the acquaintance stage.  Unfortunately, many people who make faith's acquaintance end up living their Christian lives content to have been introduced and take it no further.  In this condition, faith more and more relies upon feelings to keep it relevant, and that is a formula for failure.  Check out our October 8, 2018 podcast, “How Does Faith Actually Work?”  As we mentioned earlier, there are three phases through which faith must grow for it to be the life-changing attribute it is capable of becoming.  Knowing these three phases can help us find the keys to living - truly living - our faith!

Is Christian celebrity culture a blessing? A Curse? Simply inevitable? From psychological needs, hagiographies, and cult of personalities to new structures of power, Jeff and Allen tackle the phenomena involved in celebrity and how these operate within Christian culture. This episode’s segment pivots and addresses “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel,” a much-talked-about document sponsored by leaders within Allen’s alma mater.   Conversation on Celebrity Christian Culture (01:26) Current Events Segment - The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel (42:48) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Christian Celebrity Culture Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, PhD (Queer Activist, Latinx Scholar, Public Theologian "Progressive Christianity's cult of personality is not transformative leadership." (Tweet from @nathanlovestrees, quoting @irobyn) Hagiography (Wiki) Dorothy Day (American journalist, social activist, and Catholic convert) Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Halo Effect (Wiki) The Problem of Fame (School of Life YouTube Video) Nike "I Am Not a Role Model" commercial w/Charles Barkley - 1993 (YouTube Video) Neil deGrasse Tyson (American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator) Bill Nye (American science communicator, television presenter, and mechanical engineer) Howard George Hendricks (Longtime professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and speaker for Promise Keepers) Justin Bieber reportedly breaks with celebrity pastor — who doesn’t sound happy about Hailey Baldwin engagement Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Wears Supreme And Is Friends With Justin Bieber (YouTube Video) Church Clarity Why Church Clarity Matters for "Hipster Churches" and Beyond: Q&A with Broderick Greer (Blog Post for Church Clarity)   From Our Segment Discussing the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel Nashville Statement Hundreds of Christian Leaders Denounce the Nashville Statement in an Open Letter Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy John MacArthur's Master's University Put on Probation by Accrediting Agency YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show. IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff  is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast.  In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.  Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

How do we align our career choices with God's will? Is Christian ministry more valuable than other types of work? Is there a right way to approach our work with our faith? Vince and Jo Vitale talk about faith and work in this episode, using stories from the Bible and their own lives to shed light on these questions, re-aligning our focus on what it means to be both a worker and a follower of Jesus.Have a question you want the Ask Away crew to cover? Email us at askaway@rzim.org or use the hashtag#askrzim on Twitter. Follow the Ask Away crew on Twitter:Vince Vitale - @VinceRVitaleJo Vitale - @Joanna_VitaleMichael Davis - @mdav1979

Is Christian support for gun-rights a barrier to the Gospel for those outside the faith? Lloyd takes on an article from a snarky East Texas progressive who thinks so. Plus tips from Mia, Aaron, and Sgt. Bill. THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY COOK'S HOLSTERS. AMERICAN MADE CUSTOM HOLSTERS WITH A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. www.CooksHolsters.com Links of Interest Extra Newsfeed - Blowback: The Christian Dilemma of Guns and Violence Aaron Israel of Fundamental Defense We have all cheered the positive outcome of a Dallas mother who shot a man who tried to take her car with her child inside. Aaron dissects this story and points out some important lessons we can all learn from. Ballistic Minute with Sergeant Bill Sgt. Bill has a bum knee. He shares his tips for rehabbing persistent injuries that interfere with your shooting. Mia's Motivations with Mia Anstine Mia shares rifle shooting tips from a women's event she recently attended. Clinging to God and Guns Joe Forrest is a progressive Christian who says he doesn't think American's shouldn't have the right to own guns. He just thinks that, if you're a Christian, you shouldn't exercise it. He criticizes gun-rights advocates for using hypothetical arguments and then uses hypotheticals of his own to argue against gun rights for Christians. Lloyd analyzes his arguments and his use of Scripture. Prayer of the Week O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and give to us those things that be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. Amen. Our Closing Theme A rockin' rendition of A Mighty Fortress is Our God, performed just for Armed Lutheran Radio by Kenny Gates.

Romans 6:12-14 — Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body. Doctrine is always something to be applied; not to only be considered. In this sermon on Romans 6:12-14, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones divides Christians into two groups based on interest in doctrine verses practical matters. Is Christian doctrine simply an intellectual hobby? What is the distinction between us and our “mortal body”? Look at the connection between mortality and corruption. Sin remains in our bodies, and if it is not kept in check, then it will reign in our bodies. Sin is not dead, but we must remain dead to sin. Yield your members as slaves to righteousness and holiness! Do not allow sin to reign, for God provides a way out! “Sanctification is not a gift to be received.” Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones give this exhortation. We are called, not to a sudden deliverance, but to a life of sanctification. Do you long to be holy? We must understand this doctrine and continually remind ourselves of it. It is the truth that sanctifies us and makes us free! “It is God’s purpose to make us holy and He is working in us.” Resist the devil and he will indeed flee from you!

New year, new show! In our first podcast of 2018, we catch you up on how we spent our holiday break, announce some spectacular events and tours, take a page from Joshua's book to learn how to conquer new territory in the new year, and discuss the divisiveness of denominations by answering the question, "Is Christian enough?"

In this meditation from Fr. Peter Armenio, priest of Opus Dei, we are invited to reflect upon the “apostolate of attraction” as the means by which we are to fulfill the Great Commission and lead others into relationship with Jesus Christ. This type of apostolate, as old as the Gospel itself and encouraged by Pope Francis, begins by our faithful witness to the love of Christ: “people need to see us as oases of joy and peace.”   It is our witness, only later accompanied by doctrine, that will prove that Jesus is real. “Whenever sanctity is genuine, it overflows from its vessel to fill other hearts, other souls, with its superabundance. We, the children of God, sanctify ourselves by sanctifying others. Is Christian life growing around you? Consider this every day.” St. Josemaria Escrive; The Forge, no. 856 Before our Lord sent the Apostles out into the world, he gave them the new commandment of love, instructing them to remain united with him and replicate his heart. Despite any obstacles and difficulties they would face, Jesus promised them that in following this commandment, they would succeed in sharing the Gospel, since it would be him acting through them. This remains true for us still today; if we remain united to his heart and participate in his life, others will come to know him through our love. ______________________________________________________________________ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please leave a rating or review here on SoundCloud and on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/st.-josemaria-institute-podcast/id966458405?mt=2 Don’t miss new podcasts from the St. Josemaria Institute!
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Explore the broad definition of evangelism or "communicating the gospel". The audience is to believers, unbelievers, and to all. The intent is to teach and invoke faith, praise, and worship. Consider, should sermons be evangelistic? Is worship evangelistic? Is Christian living evangelistic? The answer is “Yes!” because all Christian action is "evangelistic" in this sense. Explore the narrow(er) definition of evangelism or “communicating the gospel with unbelievers for the purpose of gaining faith”. This definition includes a call to repentance and faith. Not all Christian action is “evangelistic” in this sense (and that’s ok!). The Gospel can be consider both by a broad definition and narrow definition. Consider Galatians 2:14, “But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, ‘If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?’”

Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! In this episode I speak with Tom Doyle about his book Standing in the Fire: Courageous Christians Living in Frightening Times. Here are the questions Tom and I discuss in the interview: First off Tom, let's help the listeners get to know you a bit better. Tell us the elevator pitch version of the Tom Doyle origin story. (00:39 - 02:49) Next tell us how you and your wife JoAnn first got started working in the MIddle East. (02:50 - 04:44) One needs to simply turn on the television or access social media to find news of terrorism and the persecution of Christians taking place all across the globe. From your vantage point, is it as bad as the news suggests or is it far worse? (04:45 - 06:55) Tom, introduce us to some of the Christian's we're going to encounter in the pages of Standing in the Fire and share a few of their stories with us. (06:56 - 11:17) How do Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego serve as an example for what it looks like for followers of Christ to stand courageously for their faith rather than merely surviving in a climate of fear? (11:18 - 13:14) Is Christian persecution coming to the U.S.? (13:15 - 15:40) How should American Christians respond to the global persecution of Christians? (15:41 - 18:37) What do you think has been the greatest trial for you personally in spending so much time in the Middle East. (18:38 - 20:23) Tom, as you think of readers getting to the final page of Standing in the Fire, what do you most hope they take away from interacting with your book? (20:24 - 25:59) Tom, I know many of my listeners are going to want to find out more, so tell us where we can connect with you online and get our own copy of Standing in the Fire? (26:00 - 27:49) About the Book:  Followers of Christ need to relearn what it means to stand courageously for their faith rather than merely survive in a climate of fear. Instead of motivating believers to action, today's headlines appear to be paralyzing them. Standing in the Fire demonstrates the church triumphant through the lives of people who stood strong and didn't run away in the face of overwhelming danger. These Middle Eastern heroes of faith fear God more than terrorist groups like ISIS. Supported by Tom Doyle's commentary on events, the stories included show how these Christians are not living as victims, but victors in Christ. About the Author:  Tom Doyle, Vice President and Middle East-Central Asia Director for e3 Partners based in Dallas, Texas, and author of four books including Dreams & Visions and Killing Christians.  Connect with Tom: StandingInTheFireBook.com Tom Doyle on Facebook Twitter (@TomDoyle__) 8thirty8 on Facebook For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/158.  

In John 14:6, Jesus says that he is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no man can come to the Father except by him. Does that mean Christian exclusivity to heaven or was it a broader message of redemption and reconciliation to believers of his message? Recently, Dr. Robert Jeffress, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas and Trump supporter, stated that Ghandi and others like him are destined for hell because of non-faith in Jesus Christ. Is Christian faith required to spend an eternity in heaven or hell? What role does good works play in the faith of Christian believers? Join Pastor Neal for these and other topics on Zera Today

Welcome everyone to your make-up Valentine's Day! That's right, it's time for Fifty Shades Darker time... Ian is suffering from some unknown illness, could it be allergies...or the movie itself...it's a mystery! Not really... This may actually be the shortest Ian Hates Movies of all time, so even if you have no desire to see Fifty Shades Darker or talk about it, never you worry! Neither do Ian or Kelly obviously! Listen in as villainous villains are set up for the "exciting" conclusion coming next year! Does Ana get everything she wants? Is Christian a SADIST?!?!?!? The answers are 'yes' and 'yes', but you should still listen anyways, haha. Does Ian Hate Fifty Shades Darker... Don't forget to support Ian Hates Movies! Subscribe, rate, and share Ian Hates Movies on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, and any of your favorite podcast listening apps! Now on SoundCloud too! Links below: http://www.ianhates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ianhates/ https://twitter.com/ianhatespodcast https://www.instagram.com/ianhatespodcast/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ian-hates-movies/ http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ian-hates-movies https://soundcloud.com/ianhates All sound bites or film clips are exclusive property of their respective owners and are in no way affiliated with Ian Hates Podcast or its' sponsors. They are used here for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy! Long days and pleasant nights.

Is Christian stewardship just about money? Pastor Akognon teaches about Christian stewardship.

How do we feel about the Uncharted movie? Is Christian's life over now that Alien 5 has been cancelled? What are our opinions on the Oscar nominations? Answers to these questions and more in this episode of Collectors Coalition. Discussion Topic: Oscar Nominations Garbage Day: Bye Bye Man The Rewind: Batman (1989) Like comics and movies? So do we. New episodes weekly on Youtube, PodOmatic, Soundcloud, and iTunes. Co-Host/Editor: Christian Bean Co-Host/Editor: Mario Bennese Production Manager: Austin Brown MCO/Editor: Bobby Johnson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectorscoalition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectorscoalition/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/CollecCoalition Tumblr: http://collectorscoalition.tumblr.com/

Is Christian persecution a problem for us or is it just part of what being a Christian is about?

Is Christian country music appropriate? Is there anything inherently wrong with country music? Should a Christian listen to country music?

What does Jesus have to say to cities? Is Christian faith even necessary in urban areas? The Downtown Jesus series of talks examines the 4 things Jesus brought to the city of Jerusalem as he was on his way to the cross. The church must bring these elements to the city today. Part one: tears for the city.

Is Christian rap music appropriate? Is rap music inherently wrong, ungodly, or anti-Christian?

Is Christian art bad? Is the label "Christian" even necessary? The Provoke & Inspire regulars tackle these polarizing questions

Is Christian music supposed to be a style? Does God enjoy a particular sound over others? Does music have to sound a certain way to be worshipful? Listen in to find out. Sowing Season - Made Alive The Well Music Blog - God's Favorite Music Style [Audio File]

Simone Biles broke two world records and tied Kim Zmeskal's record for three consecutive national titles. © Christy Linder   2015 National Champion, Laurie Hernandez, teammate 2014 National Champion Jazmyn Foberg, Texas Dreams superstar Ragan Smith and new national team member Sydney Johnson-Scharpf joined us for a live video broadcast on Periscope. Periscope only archives broadcasts for 24 hours but our video will be uploaded to YouTube soon. We asked them what they were most proud of this weekend, new skills, nicknames, Sydney's balance beam crash in warm-ups and what their national team theme song should be for 2015. After the kids went out to party, national team coaches Christian Gallardo and Aimee Boorman joined us. Christian coached Nia Dennis at Buckeye Gymnastics and now coaches Shilese Jones and Olympic all-around champion Gabrielle Douglas. Aimee Boorman is the lifelong coach of two time world champion, Simone Biles. We discussed: The Gabby Douglas strategy, is she playing it safe and waiting to upgrade until she absolutely needs to? We think that would be smart. But is she top three on any even right now. Christian and Aimee explain, "Brestyan's Legs" a plyometric leg circuit that gives Aly ligaments of steel. Know we know why she hasn't blown out her knees one million times! How they handle the NBC cameras and microphones that might catch conversations they don't want on air. Why Simone and other gymnasts won't do triple twisting doubles or double double dismount on beam especially when there is no one touch in event finals. Do Gabby and Aly Raisman coming back to the national team change the dynamic of the team at all? Is Christian on Gabby's television show, Douglas Family Gold. Aimee and Christian told us how they started gymnastics, who they were most impressed with at championships, their favorite leotards and leotard designers,  what rules in the code bother them the most. Thoughts on their athlete's use of social media, for example, Ask FM. A full explanation about the wolf turn trend and why everyone does them, even though 99% of them are  hideous. They propose a deduction for excessive turn preparation pause. The time Simone tried to kill Aimee by rolling like a bowling ball into her ribs on the podium. What they think about the NCAA recruiting rules, and Marta retiring. The day Christian, who is not Simone's coach, knew that Simone was special, when Marta read her the riot act and Simone gave her the most honest and innocent Which gymnast would be most likely to score a 10 under this code? If camp was the Hunger Games which coach would win? Their thoughts on how fast gymnastics is progressing and the weight of difficulty versus execution in the code of points. Finally an explanation for the reason for the splatfest in prelims from Aimee's mom. Christian Gallardo is on Twitter thanks to our Periscope viewers who met Christian's heart challenge! You guys made this happen! Make sure to follow him.  Aimee Boorman is also on Twitter, where you can ask you about her Game of Thrones and Jon Snow theories. Get video of every routine, photos and results from the 2015 P&G Championships. We recapped the senior women's championships with Jessica, Lauren Hopkins, Cordelia Price, Dvora Meyers, Jennifer Lacopelli and Amy Scherer. We discussed: Score analysis and info straight from Karolyi herself. There is a stick bonus in place but it's added to the difficulty score not the execution score. Execution scores had no bonus  here. Marta said that Brenna Dowell and Ashton Locklear would be invited to the Worlds selection camp because they might be needed as specialists. Scratches from the meet including injuries to Alyona Shchennikova , Amelia Hundley, and Madison Desch. The Kyla Situation : is it a lack of training on hard surfaces, endurance or the fact that her feet hit the mat on bars when she taps, that's holding her back from her normal performance. She hasn't missed an elite season in seven years. She's amazing! She will be fine. Everyone can shut it! Simone Biles the potentially greatest gymnast of all time, broke another world record with a 9.9 execution score on vault in day two. We debate what wild fictional scenario could ever throw her off her game: a sharknado, a bee, or Zack Efron. Bailie Key the silent ninja in her black ring master leotard costume The wolf turn is worth too much and can't be deducted enough. It's time for a change, Nellie Kim! Madison Kocian, the 2015 national bars champion, how she should prepare for the future and world's selection camp in order to contribute on more than one event. Brenna Dowell, adult, and her coaches on what giving her space vs. blowing them off looks like. 160: PG Championships Women's Prelims Recap 159: 2015 Championships Preview Show 156: Pan Am Games Event Finals and Secret Classic Preview Secret Classic: What Does Success Here Mean 106: Biles and Ross Dominate the 2014 US Secret Classic 2014 Senior Secret Classic Competition Photo Gallery 2014 Junior Secret Classic Competition Photo Gallery Photo Gallery of Podium Training at the 2014 Secret Classic 105: Chicago Secret Classic Preview, Cuba is Back & Nadia Promotes Adult Gymnastics Episode 42: The 2013 Secret US Classic from Chicago Episode 41: Laurie Hernandez & Coach Maggie Haney Episode 9: Chellsie Memmel, Swiss Cup & FIG Presidential Proposals 148: Shannon Miller Episode 28: Kristen Maloney Episode 31: Elise Ray Episode 33: Simone Biles & Her Coaches Episode 48: Kyla Ross 77: Aly Raisman A scrapbook from the recording of episode 161 on Periscope. Photos by Lauren Hopkins, John Cheng and Christy Linder.   Coming soon - our Periscope broadcast will be up on YouTube.    

Is Christian evangelism just a matter of “selling a product” called the Gospel of Jesus Christ? How might that approach to the Church’s mission be “enthusiasm”? (Uh, what’s that?) Pr. Andrew Preus discusses his article, “Market-Style Evangelism,” and how it’s better to be limited by the ways that God gives in His Word. Read Pr. … Continue reading Market-Style Evangelism →

Test of Faith is an initiative aimed at showing that Christian faith and good science are perfectly compatible.  As the Tour reaches london on 19th May we ask "Do we need God, now that we have science?" Denis Alexander is a biologist from the Faraday Insititute in Cambridge.  As a Christian he believes that his science coheres with and supports his faith.  Stephen Law of the Royal Institute of Philosophy believes that science together with philosophy can be used to refute the existence of God. They discuss Evolution, the problem of evil,  the God of the Gaps, the cosmological and fine tuning arguments for the existence of God and more besides. For Test of Faith and the London Tour (Wed 19th May, 7.30pm at The London Institute of Contemporary Christianity) visit http://www.testoffaith.com For Stephen Law visit http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/ For Denis Alexander visit http://graphite.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/faraday/ For more Christian/non-Christian debate visit http://www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the MP3 podcast http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes If you enjoyed this programme then you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 27 Jun 2009 - "Is Christian faith at odds with science?" Atheist biologist PZ Myers & Christian biologist Denis Alexander Unbelievable? 10 Jan 2009  Ehrman & Richard Swinburne - "God's Problem: does the Bible fail to answer the problem of suffering?" Unbelievable? 29 Nov 2008 - Creation or Evolution - do we have to choose? Denis Alexander & Stephen Lloyd debate Join the discussion at the "Unbelievable?" group of the Premier Community http://www.premiercommunity.org.uk/group/unbelievable

As we look forward to the screening and debate around the film Expelled at Imperial College London on Sat 27th Feb (See www.premier.org.uk/expelled for info on extra screening & debate) two of the panellists join Justin to debate Intelligent Design. Steve Fuller is Professor of Sociology at Warwick University.  He features as a pro ID advocate in the film "Expelled" and was an expert witness in the USA "Dover Trial" of 2005 when ID was judged non-scientific. Thomas Dixon is Senior Lecturer in History at Queen Mary University of London.  He is critical of the film and the ID movement. For Steve Fuller see http://www.warwick.ac.uk/~sysdt/Index.html For his book "Dissent over Descent" click here For his forthcoming book "Science: the art of living" Click here For Thomas Dixon see http://www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff/dixont.html For his book "Science and Religion: a very short introduction" Click Here Hear more faith debate at www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable or get the podcast or via Itunes If you enjoyed this show you may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 16 Jan 2010 - "Expelled" the Movie - Intelligent Design theorist Stephen Meyer vs. Atheist scientist Peter Atkins debate Intelligent Design Unbelievable? 27 Jun 2009 - "Is Christian faith at odds with science?" Atheist biologist PZ Myers & Christian biologist Denis Alexander For tickets to the newly added screening and debate on Sat 27th Feb at 6.30pm visit www.premier.org.uk/expelled

The guys are joined by regular visiting co-host @zakkrevelle for an hour of talk about Christians and media. Is Christian media relevant? Are Christians relevant in media? Join the conversation.

The guys are joined by regular visiting co-host @zakkrevelle for an hour of talk about Christians and media. Is Christian media relevant? Are Christians relevant in media? Join the conversation.

Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity? Is Christian nudism in any way compatible with the Bible?

As we continue in our study of the Biblical concept of labor, property, and value, many questions arise. Is Christian socialism legitimate? How do we define value? The Bible clearly teaches that we are to labor, so how does the Bible relate to modern day economics? How we answer these questions determines how our society prospers.

Is Christian music a genre or a sub-genre? Is it original or is it just a Christianized version of secular music? Should it be original? Sean, Cook, and True discuss...listen in. [audio:http://hcrpodcast.com/podcasts/seanslaughter/Ham177_originalH.mp3] Listen to Holy Culture Radio via iTunes Playlist: Intro   Freestyle Ham News phone: 757-325-9493 social: facebook.com/hamsandwichshow web: thehamsandwichshow.com twitter: @hamsandwichshow Mix Set 1 Omega Sparx – The Mark PART 1 – Is Christian music un-original? Mix Set 2 T-Haddy, Ric Flow, and Saylah Flowz – Can't Lose PART 2 – Is Christian music respected in the music industry? Mix Set 3 Seda ft. Malakai tha Truth - Otis PART 3 – Christian music is a viable force but needs to be more creative The post Ham Sandwich Show: Ham177 - Is Christian Music Un-Original? appeared first on HolyCulture.net.

Hello, Friends What does it mean when people say they want a "Christian Education"? Is Christian mathematics different from secular mathematics? How about Physics? Is the music you listen to Christian because of the lyrical content or the person who sings it? This message examines the meaning of "Christian Education". LCMF Staff

Hello, Friends What does it mean when people say they want a "Christian Education"? Is Christian mathematics different from secular mathematics? How about Physics? Is the music you listen to Christian because of the lyrical content or the person who sings it? This message examines the meaning of "Christian Education". LCMF Staff

What does it mean when people say they want "Christian Education"? Is Christian mathematics different from secular mathematics? How about Physics? Is the music you listen to Christian because of the lyrical content or the person who sings it? This message examines the meaning of "Christian Education"

What does it mean when people say they want "Christian Education"? Is Christian mathematics different from secular mathematics? How about Physics? Is the music you listen to Christian because of the lyrical content or the person who sings it? This message examines the meaning of "Christian Education"

This sermon was based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and was originally preached on June 8, 2008 by Elder Terry Gray. It contains and interacts with a brief audio clip from Christopher Hitchens taken from a debate between Hitchens and Dinesh D'Souza entitled "Is Christian the Problem?" The original video was obtained from CSPAN.

Is Christian behavior a good apologetic?

Is Christian behavior a good apologetic?