Podcasts about Knowing God

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comRomans 1 The apostle Paul writes to the church in Rome in the name of the risen Lord, Jesus Christ, commending their faith and expressing his desire to visit them. Thus far prevented from doing so, Paul wishes to see them and strengthen their trust in the gospel, which is the power of God for salvation to all who believe. This gospel reveals God's righteousness and calls believers to live by faith. However, Paul laments that many have rejected God's truth. Despite God's power and divine nature being evident in creation, many have turned to idols, forsaking the Creator. God has allowed them to follow their sinful desires, resulting in immoral practices and corrupt behavior. Knowing God's will, some continue to engage in these acts and encourage others to do the same. Christ Jesus, God's Son, appoints Paul as a preacher to the Gentiles. Paul's message aims to inspire “the obedience of faith” among believers in Jesus' name. We are called to believe and to follow God's will; the two cannot be separated. The gospel possesses the power to save while revealing the righteousness of God, guiding us to live by faith and strive for righteousness. This explains why so many refuse to acknowledge the authority of God: it requires allegiance to His word. He has given us countless reasons to believe, but for many in the world, the desire for sexual immorality and self-indulgence is simply too enticing. We must beware of how far darkened hearts can stray from God.  Benevolent Father, thank You for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thank You for the assurance of salvation and the hope of eternal life. We pray for the gospel to thrive in us as we live by faith and pursue righteousness daily. The devil tempts us to suppress the truth, seeking to divert our gaze from the overwhelming evidence of Your Majesty in creation. Many have exchanged Your glory for their own, chasing unnatural and ungodly desires. Help us remain devoted to You and faithful to the truth. Please grant us wisdom to influence those who have turned from You.  Thought Questions: -       Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ? If so, describe the “obedience of faith” that must naturally grow out of this belief. -       The text says those who suppress the truth have no excuse. Why not? How has God clearly revealed His authority to us all? -       Why is it impossible to live an immoral life and be saved by God? Is homosexuality a form of immorality that must be cast away?

It is easy to forget what is most important. Truly, everything in our Christian life flows from our relationship with God. We don't want to take for granted the gift of having a personal relationship with God. Knowing God and praying is a two-way street, and there is no substitute for time alone with God. The closeness of drawing near to God is the source for everything good in life. 

Send us a text Dr. Holly Catterton Allen reveals that spirituality is crucial to childhood resilience. She explains that children are born as spiritual beings with an inherent capacity for deep relationships with self, others, and God. She challenges traditional approaches to children's faith formation by emphasizing contemplative practices and "wondering questions" instead of formulaic answers.• Children are born spiritual beings, not just physical, emotional, and intellectual ones.• Spirituality encompasses three essential relationships: with self, others, and God.• Research shows spirituality ranks as a key protective factor in childhood resilience.• Creating space for questions without immediate answers builds authentic spiritual growth.• Simple practices like asking "Who are you in the story?" can open meaningful spiritual conversations.• Children don't need all protective factors to be resilient if they have a meaningful connection to God.• Knowing God as present, understanding, and healing provides "the most powerful resilience armor."Try asking the children in your life open-ended "wondering questions" this week, and see how it enriches your conversations and deepens your connections.Visit Dr. Holly Catterton Allen here: InterGenerate ConferenceOrder "Forming Resilient Children."Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

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God is a Father by nature. Compassionate. Generous. Protective. Faithful. When we see Him rightly, we embrace a Father who forms us, disciplines us, carries us, and calls us His own. Listen in now to hear Life Center's Sunday message from Pastor Bill.  ⛪️ Connect with us ⛪️  https://www.lifecenternyc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lifecenternyc/

There are things about God you will not know unless you pray. Ephesians 1:18b-19 - "That you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might"

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Jason Meyer, lead pastor of Urban Refuge Church in Minneapolis, MN, joins the podcast today to tell us about his journey towards becoming a pastor theologian. After serving eight years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist, Jason shares what he learned about his own calling, and the identity of a "pastor." This and more on today's episode!

1. The Trinity Is Relational, Not Just Doctrinal The Most Holy Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a God to know. True Christian faith involves not just understanding the doctrine but entering into relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2. We Know the Persons of the Trinity Through Each Other To know the Father, we look to the Son. To know the Son, we receive the Holy Spirit. The persons of the Trinity reveal and glorify one another in perfect unity and love. 3. Knowing God Happens in Everyday Grace God draws near through simple, tangible means: reading Scripture, prayer, the Church, Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord's Supper. Through these, we are known, loved, and drawn deeper into communion with the Triune God.

Knowing God as Father (Galatians 4) by Harvest Church

In this lecture Paul Axton traces the early church's understanding of the Logos as the incarnate Christ, the sensibility preserved best in the East and  taken up in Hegel's doctrine of atonement. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!

In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus taught us to talk to God as our Father—because we are His children.

Your name denotes who you are. Certain names, when said out loud, elicit a certain reaction: Elvis, Queen Elizabeth, Mother Teresa. A name identifies a person.Knowing God's character helps us to know our identity. Why is it important we know God's character and our identity? Simply put, it impacts how we see ourselves, others and the world. It also impacts our thoughts, words and actions. Finally, it impacts our relationships!Chris and Christina go into deep discussions about the importance of knowing God's character, trusting His character and how that helps us know our true identity.Real Life Mentoring podcast is brought to you by Shelter Insurance - The Aaron Ruiz Agency. His agency offers auto, home, life and business insurance and they strive to build real life relationships with all of their customers.ARuiz@shelterinsurance.com

Join us as Pastor Frank discusses hearing God's voice vs hearing false truth from others. Knowing God's voice helps us breakdown strongholds.

Knowing God not only brings you peace, joy, and contentment but also changes the nature of your existence and how you experience eternity.

Episode Summary: If you’ve ever struggled with relating to God as Father—maybe you’ve been hurt by an earthly father or a church leader and carry a misunderstanding of God’s heart for you-- then this episode is for you. Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I talk about Relating to God as Father and Understanding God’s Love When Earthly Fathers Fail. Relating to God as Father is vital for a proper understanding and close relationship with the Lord. We can lose sight of who God is when we forget that he is not like us. We are made in his image, not the other way around. Fatherhood is an important aspect of God’s character and when we can relate to God as father it can transform our life. Quotables from the episode: Knowing God as my Father has brought so much comfort to my life. I know many of our listeners and viewers carry deep wounds, and my prayer is that today’s conversation will bring encouragement and hope. Relating to God as Father is essential to experience his comfort and blessings of being his sons and daughters. He gives us mercy, love, forgiveness, compassion, faithfulness, and goodness. When we reject God’s fatherhood, we struggle to experience the comfort he offers to us. Earthly fathers are an imperfect and flawed example, but God is a perfect Father. He always has the best intentions for his children, and he always has the ability to carry them out. Jesus taught that “Father” was the way to address God. “Father” was Jesus’ favorite term for addressing God. In the synoptic Gospels, we count Jesus referencing God as Father approximately sixty-five times and in the book of John, we see it over one hundred times. Because of Jesus’ use of this metaphor, the rest of the New Testament emphasizes the Fatherhood of God. In Paul’s letters, God is described as “Father” over forty times. For Paul, God’s fatherhood is based on the redemption and reconciliation he has made available to everyone through faith in Jesus Christ. There are a lot of misconceptions about the Fatherhood of God that can keep people from relating to him as Father. Let’s take a moment to address some of them. One of the biggest challenges is being hurt by people—fathers or father figures. One of the reasons is we are such sensory beings. We feel so deeply the wounds of betrayal and if we compare God to mankind, there’s no way we could trust him with our heart. But humanity is made in the image of God, not God in humanity’s image. We are a reflection of parts of God. But then sin entered the world and shattered the reflection. It’s like we all have a shattered mirror in our chest, and we can’t see other people clearly or ourselves clearly. This skewed vision impacts how we see God. But his “mirror’ is intact. He is the perfect reflection of a perfect Father because he is our Father. Ephesians 1:5 comforts us, “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” Another challenge to relating to God as Father is when we misunderstand his discipline. But discipline is an important part of growing and living for him. It not only rebukes and corrects, but it also trains us and guides us. Discipline assures us we are God’s children; Discipline is evidence he loves us and has concern for us to not be condemned by the world, but so we can share in his holiness. It sounds like there are three responses to relating to God as Father through discipline. One response is to shrug it off where we refuse to take it seriously or despise it. The other is to be over-sensitive and withdraw emotionally. These two will cause us to reject God as father. But the one who receives God’s discipline as an act of love will draw closer to God’s Father heart for us. I think it starts with trusting God. God delights in protecting the weak, disadvantaged, oppressed, hurting, and lonely—especially when we trust him. If you feel alone in the world, you can ask God, as your Father in heaven, to put you under his special care. And sometimes, we need to consider how deep our honor and respect for his power, judgment, and intolerance of evil. When we cultivate a deep honor and respect for him, God liberates and motivates us to avoid evil, obey God’s word, and to live with a continual awareness of God’s mercy and nearness. To those who revere him, he gives mercy, love, forgiveness, fatherly compassion, faithfulness, and goodness. The final step we want to share today is to ask the Holy Spirit to create the feeling of filial love that causes us to know God as Father. I love Galatians 4:6, “And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’” Because we are now God’s children, we have a new “guardian.” We can be free from religious rules or the devastating impact of human failures. Abba is Aramaic for Father and expresses the depth of intimacy, warmth, and confidence by which the Holy Spirit helps us relate to and cry out to God as Father. When we refer to and relate to God as Father, we demonstrate the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in our life. Relating to God as Father has nothing to do with how poorly you’ve been treated but has everything to do with placing your entire trust in God’s love for you. You have the freedom and the right to approach our heavenly Father with the confidence that you will be accepted, welcomed, and loved. Scripture References: Ephesians 1:5 comforts us, “God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.” Hebrews 12:6-10 states, “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. It is for discipline that you must endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” Psalm 68:5-6 reminds us, “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. God settles the solitary in a home; he leads out the prisoners to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a parched land.” Psalm 103:13 teaches us, “as a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.” Galatians 4:6, “And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’” Recommended Resources: Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything By Jessica Van Roekel Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) 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We'll get some help in knowing the will of God today on Sound Doctrine, through a study in Acts chapter eighteen. Pastor Jeff Johnson will be covering verses eighteen through twenty-three. There is no better example in the New Testament than the Apostle Paul, when it comes to seeking God's will. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Knowing God not only brings you peace, joy, and contentment but also changes the nature of your existence and how you experience eternity.

Knowing God not only brings you peace, joy, and contentment but also changes the nature of your existence and how you experience eternity.

How do you know God's Will? That's a question virtually every Christian has asked, and that's what we're looking into today on Sound Doctrine. And as you'll discover in a moment, prayer and study of God's Word is the key! We'll be in Acts chapter eighteen, verses eighteen through twenty-three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Hey Friend, Have you found yourself battling emotional eating? Do you feel like you're always beating yourself up for not being consistent and staying on track? Maybe the weight of shame in where you're at in your health feels insurmountable.   In today's episode we're taking a thorough look at how David navigates some of his BIGGEST falls for insight on how we can better partner with God in creating healthy, consistent lifestyles that LAST!   I hope it encourages you! Robin *** You can hear an excellent podcast on the false concept of God turning His face away and Psalm 22, here. *** When you're ready, here are 4 ways I can support you in your health journey:    1. Grab my free 5 Day Sugar Fast Devotional In this 5 Day Devotional you have the opportunity to drop weight and sugar cravings while gaining a totally new approach to health that is grounded in Jesus. Download it here: https://madewellhealth.com/sugarfast   2. Join my free Facebook group  In this group you'll have access to years of resources I've shared along with the new content I put out weekly. Additionally, you'll be in good company with fellow Jesus loving ladies looking to live a sustainable healthy lifestyle. Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RobinRhineMcD/   3. Take the Healthy Cooking Made Easy Mini Course  This short course will show you how to enjoy healthy cooking with confidence by saving time, cooking less, and loving what you make! Sign up here: https://go.madewellhealth.com/cooking   4. Work with Me Directly Whether it's joining my 6 week course, the Healthy Weight Loss Academy or getting 1-1 coaching, I am all about SIMPLIFYING healthy weight loss and providing the tools and resources you need to create healthy habits you'll keep by partnering with God and following my proven Sustainable Health process. For more info and to apply, click here: https://www.visiondrivenhealth.com/get-coaching

CPT board member Doug Sweeney joins the podcast today. He previews his topic for the 2025 CPT Conference, Good Shepherds: Pastoral Identity and the Future of the Church. What are good Christian pastors supposed to be like? On the other hand, what malformative models of pastoral identity are common in our culture today? Doug also tells us about his 2024 book, Substance of Our Faith: Foundations for the History of Christian Doctrine. Check it out on today's episode!

Brother Nick continues in Colossians chapter two and shares God's mystery which is Christ in You, the hope of glory.

Unpacking Ephesians 1:3: A Deep Dive into Spiritual BlessingsEphesians 1:3 – "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places." This seemingly simple verse holds a wealth of theological richness, as explored in a recent Reformed Rookie Podcast discussion. This blog post unpacks the key themes and insights from that engaging conversation.The Methodology: A Perfect Bible Study**The podcast began with a practical approach to Bible study, using a method outlined in a handout titled "Perfect Bible Study" (P-method). This involved:Perusing: A quick overview of the passage.Prayerful Reading: Engaging with the text in prayer, seeking God's guidance.Pointing Out/Probing: Identifying key words and phrases.Asking Questions: Formulating questions to deepen understanding.This framework guided the discussion of Ephesians 1:1-14, focusing particularly on verse 3.Delving into "Blessed Be the God...The discussion immediately tackled crucial questions:What are the "heavenly places"?** This led to a fascinating exploration of the distinction between "heaven" (God's dwelling place) and "heavenlies" (*aporanos* in Greek), a term unique to Ephesians. The "heavenlies" represent a present spiritual realm, a dimension overlapping with earth, where spiritual battles are waged. It's not the ultimate heaven, but a broader spiritual domain where God's power and influence are active. This contrasts with the future, ultimate heaven, a place devoid of darkness and sin.What are spiritual blessings? The discussion unpacked the meaning of "blessed" differentiating its application to God (inherent worthiness of praise) and humans (favorably acted upon by God). Spiritual blessings were identified as benefits, often supernatural, including: Adoption as sons: Predestined to become God's children. Redemption through blood: Purchased back from sin's dominion. Forgiveness of sins: Received through God's undeserved grace. Sealing with the Holy Spirit: Confirmed as heirs of God's promises.The parallel passage in 1 Peter 1:3 further reinforced the concept of blessings and inheritance."In Christ": The Heart of the MatterThe phrase "in Christ" proved central to understanding the blessings. It signifies a covenantal and spiritual union, a marital union even, resulting in: A new identity: Becoming a child of God. Changed priorities: Aligning one's life with God's purposes. Eternal life as destiny: Knowing God intimately.This union is not merely individual but corporate, challenging the American emphasis on individualism. Fellowship with other believers is essential for experiencing the fullness of this union.Spiritual Warfare and the "Already/Not Yet" RealityThe discussion highlighted the reality of spiritual warfare, emphasizing that believers are seated with Christ in the heavenly places, empowered to overcome evil forces. However, this victory is not yet fully realized; we live in an "already/not yet" reality, experiencing the blessings of salvation now while anticipating the fullness of God's kingdom in the future.Podcast: www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologistSemper Reformanda!Podcast: www.ReformedRookie.comPodcast: https://anchor.fm/reformedrookieFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReformedRookie Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYapologistSemper Reformanda!

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 06/05/2025.How do you access THE BLESSING? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth, Kellie and John Copeland, share how you can enjoy THE BLESSING by knowing God and His WORD. Tune in to discover how God provided for you throughout the Bible and experience THE BLESSING today!

Believers Voice of Victory Video Broadcast for 06/05/2025. How do you access THE BLESSING? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth, Kellie and John Copeland, share how you can enjoy THE BLESSING by knowing God and His WORD. Tune in to discover how God provided for you throughout the Bible and experience THE BLESSING today!

Have you ever wondered if God's will is something you can discover? Paul prayed that the Colossians would be "filled with the knowledge of His will." So, we must be able to know it if that's what Paul was praying. But how? How can we confidently discern what God wants and has planned for us? Jeff unpacks this mystery in this week's episode.

Sermon from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Isaiah 6. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Sam Storms. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Relationships need nurturing, and that takes time and effort. It's the same with God. You may have been introduced to Him, and even initiated a relationship with Him, but how well do you really know Him? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29

Guiding Question: Where is the fear of failure holding you back—and what does real success look like in God's eyes? Summary: Robert Lewis unpacks the paralyzing effect of the fear of failure and how it can quietly dominate and define our lives. He opens with a dramatized workplace scenario and a personal story about the film Jaws to illustrate how fear—especially the fear of failing—can sabotage even our noblest ambitions, opportunities, and God-given callings. Using the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25), Robert shows that the servant who buried his talent did so out of fear. That fear led to lost opportunities, diminished personal growth, and ultimately, loss of what he had. The message is clear: a fear-driven life doesn't stay static—it shrinks. Robert identifies five key sources that stir the fear of failure: Personal pessimism – underestimating God and overestimating our limitations. Exaggerated observations – seeing challenges through the distorting lens of fear. Concern over others' opinions – fearing how we're perceived more than what God desires. Overwhelming obstacles – allowing Goliath-sized fears to bully us into inaction. False definitions of success – confusing worldly approval with spiritual triumph. He counters this by redefining success based on Deuteronomy 30: Loving God Obeying His Word Courageously pursuing His inspired dreams Finally, Robert offers four sources of courage to overcome fear: Knowing God is with us Trusting that God will help us Believing we will succeed in God's terms Asking others to pray for us The message concludes with a call for vulnerability and community prayer, encouraging those burdened by fear to stand and receive support. Key Takeaways: Fear of failure can sabotage God's call on our lives. Real success is defined by faithfulness, not worldly accolades. The risk of obedience leads to growth, joy, and greater spiritual capacity. Courage is inspired through God's presence, strength, and community. Scripture References: Matthew 25:14–30 (Parable of the Talents) Exodus 3:11; 33:12–15 (Moses' calling and fear) Joshua 1–2 (spies and differing perspectives) 1 Samuel 10 & 17 (Saul's fear; Goliath's challenge) Deuteronomy 30:15–20 (true definition of success) Philippians 4:13 (strength through Christ) 2 Corinthians 2:14 (God leads us in triumph) 1 Thessalonians 5:25 (Paul asks for prayer)

When we look at God's faithfulness, we see a truly perfect example of how we too can be faithful! Lydia Robertson points out the very real and powerful aspects of how getting to know God in any season leads you into a deeper faith.The Word Revealed: Jesus' Power, Provision, and Promise takes you and your discipleship partner through John, chapters 5–6, inviting you to reveal your thoughts to each other and to the people in your world!    As our thanks for your gift today, you'll receive two copies—one for you and one for your study/discipleship partner. For your gift of any amount.....Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

A Life Knowing God's Will // Romans 12:1-2Series - TransformedSpeaker - Gordon HallNeed Prayer? - Click HereSunday's • 10am • Clovis North High School/Granite Ridge.For the latest on what's happening at church, visit rvcfresno.com or @RVCFresno on Facebook and Instagram

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Dr. Stanley highlights the encouraging privilege of calling God by His most comforting name—Father.

Dr. Stanley highlights the encouraging privilege of calling God by His most comforting name—Father.

We explain what becoming and being a Reformed Christian and a Reformed libertarian is and means in basic terms. We say why one should, and how one can, become a Reformed Christian and a Reformed libertarian. We explain what libertarianism is, and why every libertarian is already a religious libertarian. We mention the ultimate purpose in becoming a Christian, and part of how Reformed Christianity grounds our view of libertarianism. We briefly explain how the Reformed view of Romans 13 is compatible with libertarianism. And we conclude with three general things a non-Christian can do to facilitate their discovering that Christianity is true.https://reformedlibertarians.com/024Main Points of Discussion00:00 Introduction00:32 Episode description02:06 What it means to become and be a Christian05:38 What we mean by libertarianism09:54 Why every libertarian is already a religious libertarian15:55 The ultimate purpose in becoming a Christian18:20 How Reformed Christianity grounds libertarianism25:27 What about Romans 13?29:19 Recap30:12 Three things to discover Reformed Christianity is trueAdditional ResourcesEpisode 1: Reformed Libertarians Podcast introductionhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/001 Episode 12: Is Civil Governance Without The State Plausible?https://reformedlibertarians.com/012 Episode 19: The Myth of Religious Neutralityhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/019 For more about self-evidence see the 11 lecture series (about 3.5 hrs total) “Philosophy of Religion and Knowing God is Real,” especially lectures 6 & 7https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwrDNUO5MDu_XWQBwDFvjTk0Au0-6un3D Episode 2: What Does Romans 13 Say About Civil Government?https://reformedlibertarians.com/002 The Reformed Political Resistance Theology annotated bibliographyhttps://tinyurl.com/RefoPoliResistBib "The Problem Of Evil Answered"https://sites.google.com/view/problemofevilanswered Three things Non-Christians can do to facilitate discovering the truth of Christianity is discussed in lecture 11 of the series mentioned above.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWusi_p9RhU&list=PLwrDNUO5MDu_XWQBwDFvjTk0Au0-6un3D&index=11 The New Testament Gospel of Johnhttps://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John&version=ESV Following the plot of the Bible's big picturehttps://upper-register.com/mp3s.html#unfolding Study Guide to the Westminster Shorter Catechism, by G.I. Williamsonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0875525210 Putting Amazing Back into Grace: Embracing the Heart of the Gospel, by Michael Hortonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0801014212 Walking with Jesus through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures, by Dennis E. Johnsonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1596382201 Contact Gregory and Kerryhttps://reformedlibertarians.com/#contact The Reformed Libertarians Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute: https://libertarianchristians.com and a member of the Christians for Liberty Network: https://christiansforliberty.netAudio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

How come nobody has been talking about knowing Hashem?0:00 Why is the ideal of knowing Hashem so revolutionary? And doesn't any person who serves Hashem already know Him?3:30 Hashem as the solution to political problems5:15 Is knowledge of Hashem the totality of all knowledge or a specific knowledge?12:30 Is the blessed state of the world a result of knowing Hashem or the reverse?20:00 Why the Redemption is a principle of faith22:45 What would motivate a person to talk about Hashem and seek knowledge of Him?34:30 The mitzvah to love Hashem is to study reality and thus come to desire knowledge of Him42:00 Either we all have been doing this already, or else it is not a legitimate pursuit 46:30 An idea that can't be put into practice tends to wither and die58:30 The tension between honoring the tradition and exploring new ideas1:00:00 Knowing Hashem and politics; why national independence is necessary for knowing Hashem1:00:05 Is the highest human goal action or contemplation?1:08:00 Contradictions in the Rambam; contradictions between Plato and Aristotle; Al-Farabi's resolutions

Lecture by Swami Tyagananda, given on April 27, 2025, at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston, MA

Original message from Sunday, 5/25/25. We hope that this message encourages you and builds you up in your walk with God.  Please visit www.newdestinychristiancenter.com for more information on our ministry.

Let God help you avoid these common obstacles to understanding His good and perfect will.

What is culture, and what is our relationship to it as Christians? Dennis Greeson joins the podcast today to talk about his recent book The Way of Christ in Culture: A Vision for All of Life (Lifeway 2024), coauthored with Benjamin T. Quinn. In the book, the authors provide a framework for knowing one's time in God's story, one's place in creation, and following wisdom. He also shares about the Alexandrian Institute, a cohort-based model for theological education focused on engaging Scripture and confessional traditions and the wisdom of previous generations of Christians, and sending students to engage their context. 

Pastor Davide continues our series walking through Paul's life and heart of prayer by teaching us how to hear God's voice and the need to eliminate distractions.

Jonathan RandallMay 21, 2025

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