Podcasts about non believers

When you share your faith with someone, chances are they'll have a few questions for you. And when that happens, you want to be ready. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us answer: How do you know the Bible is the word of God? (6:47) How can a God of love send someone to hell? (21:00) Will God send those who've never heard the gospel to hell? (23:37) How could a God of love allow suffering? (29:10) --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you share your faith with someone, chances are they'll have a few questions for you. And when that happens, you want to be ready. Pastor Greg Laurie helps us answer: How do you know the Bible is the word of God? (6:47) How can a God of love send someone to hell? (21:00) Will God send those who've never heard the gospel to hell? (23:37) How could a God of love allow suffering? (29:10) --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HE IS RISEN! Haven't forgotten that, have you? Just because we celebrated Easter and the Easter message of resurrection even though virtual, Sunday, April 20, I just can't let you and me ever forget that. It's not just April 20, it's every day of 12 MONTHS.HE is the only man who ever triumphed over death and the grave, none before Him and none since. THE ONLY ONE! That resurrection, that bodily resurrection, that ascension, that VERIFIED – WITNESSED resurrection and ascension is crucial, pivotal, revolutionary, life changing, essential and indispensable to the belief of every Christian. Morning, noon and night, every day of all 365, the living, resurrected Christ LIVES within the hearts of every Christian believer. And every believer, the Christ has promised, will live with Him now, in this life, and in the life WITH HIM to come. Incredible, is it not?Wonderful, glorious, jubilant, to every believer. But to the natural man:FOOLISHNESS, Absolute and altogether foolishness. It is absolutely ridiculous, says a natural man, an atheist or agnostic, that a mere human being, a carpenter from Nazareth no less, who came from dust and shall return to dust as the scriptures say should rise from the dead. It is just simply not possible. And of course, the myth of the resurrection and the myth of the virgin birth and even for many the myth of the crucifixion all are nothing more than fairytales or as the scriptures say IDLE tales. One can readily see how a natural man, one not drawn by THE HOLY SPIRIT, with eyes closed and ears blocked would scoff, mock and ridicule the EASTER story. If you want, as physicist and astronomer Steven Hawkins would say to believe in a myth of fairytale, that is your right. But the world of science says Hawkins, astronomy and the so called reason and rationality of the mind dismiss a resurrection possibility out of hand. It didn't happen, says Hawkins. IT CAN'T HAPPEN! And, to that, the Apostle Paul says if in fact the resurrection did not happen, then:YOUR FAITH IS IN VAIN. Worthless. No better than any other belief system, if even that. If Christ be not risen, any professing believer is not only deceived but becomes him or herself a DECEIVER. Such a believer testifies to a lie, perhaps the biggest lie in all of human history andconsequently, becomes a conspirator in the spread of evil and duplicity. So that, not only is the believer's faith in vain, but the guilt of the false belief of others lies upon him or her as well. When you or I profess to be Christian, we must therefore champion the resurrection with all of our heart, soul and mind. There can be no doubt. NONE!Perhaps that is why the nonbeliever dislikes, even hates Christianity and as a consequence the Christians who follow it. Nonbelievers hate the concept of sin. They see no need for forgiveness. They deeply resent the demands of Christianity and the Christ who boldly proclaims:NO MAN OR WOMAN COMES TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME! Nonbelievers hate that demand, that exclusivity. For it rules out everything else, every other form of belief, in fact every other religion. The crucifixion at Golgotha was merely the death of one man, perhaps even justified. The man who died was a revolutionary, a seditionist, constantly conspiring to get THE PEOPLE to resist and rebel against Rome, the political system, Herod and Pilot on the one hand and the religious authorities, the Pharisees and Sadducees on the other. And he even admitted he came to stir up trouble, to turn one family member against another. He called Herod the Tetrarch of Rome a FOX, cunning, deceiving and lying. The religious establishment despised him because he referred to them over and again as nothing more than hypocrites, or whited sepulchers, empty inside. If any mere man deserved to die, and die in an excruciating way, it was this mirror man Jesus of Nazareth. It was with HIM then as it is now love or hate. You embraced him, believed in him, gave him your all. Or you despised, even hated him nothing more than a rebel or rabble rouser, deluded, even perhaps insane a man in no way to be taken seriously. WITH OR AGAINST. And, written off by Him who again boldly even arrogantly stated:HE THAT IS NOT WITH ME IS AGAINST ME.The world, the secularists, the natural men and women accommodate Christianity one weekend, three days each year. From Good Friday through resurrection Sunday, those who believe in fairytales are allowed their celebration. But then comes Monday and it is back to business as usual, criticizing Christianity, attempting at every hand to get Christians, Christian beliefs and Christianity out of the public square, out of the marketplace, confined if at all possible to the four walls of a church. They are determined, these rabid, progressive secularists to curtail or eliminate Christian witness, any form of evangelism for they the enemy have determined that all Christian speech is:HATE SPEECH.They are determined to destroy, eliminate any form of testimony, any message which states:CHRIST IS RISEN Even as they scoff at the message:UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE WITH THE MIGHTY CHILD O'ER HIS FOES Wherever he was buried, there he remains they say. From the time he was laid in a tomb, everything else, EVERYTHING is nothing more than myth, fairytale, idle tale WHY!But, natural man, like it or not, he did in fact rise again. HE WAS SEEN first by the women Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of James and Salome, and Joanna, and other women. They first saw the empty tomb as they brought spices, the announcement of the resurrection by the angel and these women were the very first EVANGELISTS. They were the first to go and tell. They told Peter, and the disciples, 11 of them and others that at the tomb:HE IS NOT THERE!HE IS RISEN! He was there, back for some 40 days before an ascension. He fellowshipped with his disciples and with others. He was there in the flesh for he was hungry and thirsty. He ate and drank and he showed them his nail pierced body and the wounded side where he was pierced. He returned as a man alive and ascended in glory as the eternal Christ. For Christian believers, it is true, all of it. It is fact. It is the foundation of belief. He was alive in the flesh before and after the crucifixion and now lives eternally and forever with his saints to reign. So, the Christian joyfully proclaims Easter Sunday and every other day:HALLELUJAHCHRIST AROSE We the believers celebrated the Easter weekend, mourning at the remembrance of the crucifixion on Good Friday, but joyfully and jubilantly celebrated HIS Resurrection on Easter Sunday. That resurrection message was heard that day the world over. The world made time, even priority at least to recognize that incredible message. But now, only mere days later, it is business as usual. Perhaps even we who believe become gradually less open, less aggressive in our testimony, perhaps even unwilling to STAND for what we believe, in Him. Perhaps, gradually, we become more defensive, even withdrawn, unwilling to testify and confront. Perhaps the message of those three potent days becomes a matter of memory, fading, the power of it all dissipating, the courage to fight the fight of faith waning.So, just a few days after the Easter celebration, it is well for us to celebrate again, and again and again, and every day the fact, the most supreme fact in all of human history that:HE IS RISEN.That, as the old hymn says, Christ the Lord is risen today, and every day. Hallelujah! Let us with all our hearts proclaim that message and live that message. It is the greatest fact in human history!So, from the virgin birth, to a powerful human life symbolist, to the crucifixion offering forgiveness for all mankind through the shed blood, to the resurrection, believe it, proclaim it, and live it every day of the year.And one more thing. There is yet to come the rapture. This, the crucified and resurrected Christ will return again for his church, for us. Perhaps that day is near and we should be ready. The rapture is yet another fairytale, so says the natural man. But for Christians, it is the ultimate event, the culmination of everything. If you are Christian, if you believe, then the Holy Spirit bears witness, fortifies your belief, encourages you and strengthens you and makes certain that you live joyfully in the faith, hope and love of the Christian journey. Easter was celebrated just a few days ago. But Easter is not a day, it is a way of life. Celebrate morning, noon and night:HE IS RISEN HALLELUJAH CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY AND EVERY DAY!

BONUS Q&A: Does God Allow Evil For His Glory?  0:00 Introduction 0:27 How should I respond to someone who says "Bad things happen for God's glory?" It feels irksome. 11:54 Thoughts and impressions on this year's Exiles conference? 20:06 How should we practice communion? Every week? Young people? Nonbelievers? 32:28 How does assurance of salvation actually work? 37:36 Should Christians do yoga? 41:33 Why respond to Christopher Yuan on 'X'?  46:27 My previous charismatic church claimed that 1 Peter 2:24 meant that Jesus literally carried our diseases as well as sins. Thoughts? 50:26 Can you steelman the argument against DEI, CRT, BLM, and then address its flaws? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Big Idea: The gospel is foolishness to nonbelievers, but to believers, it is the power of God for salvation. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25I. The foolishness of the gospel.1 Corinthians 1:18-23For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but it is the power of God to us who are being saved. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the intelligence of the intelligent. Where is the one who is wise? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn't God made the world's wisdom foolish? For since, in God's wisdom, the world did not know God through wisdom, God was pleased to save those who believe through the foolishness of what is preached. For the Jews ask for signs and the Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. II. The power of the gospel.1 Corinthians 1:24-25Yet to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God, because God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength.Next Steps:  Believe: I need God to save me today. Become: Pray for me to live by God's wisdom this week. Be Sent: I'm ready to look foolish to those who don't share our faith.Discussion Questions:  What separates worldly wisdom from God's wisdom?  What are some practical ways to seek God's wisdom in your daily decisions? In what situations have you found distinguishing between worldly and godly wisdom challenging? How can we cultivate an attitude of humility that allows us to learn from others, regardless of their background or beliefs? What role does prayer play in guiding us toward wise living? How can we encourage one another to live by God's wisdom? Pray for the Holy Spirit to give us wisdom this week. 

I don't watch much college football anymore, but there is a great comparison to be made between two players. Cam Ward, Demetrius Knight, and the death of “Team”. The CIA was forced to release MK ULTRA Mind-Control Details, again proving that the deep state will do whatever they want, regardless of morality. Finally, listen to a story that does a great job articulating the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to those who don't believe or follow him, from a young pastor, Bill Krause Jr.Episode Links:Absolutely Unreal Sequence From Cam WardMiami media and draft experts push back against claims Cam Ward quit; Media that follows Cam Ward and Miami closely pushed back agains the asertion he quit on the Hurricanes by only playing in the first half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl.With all that's wrong with Cam Ward & his B.S. decision to sit out the second half of Miami's bowl game(a loss), there are plenty of guys like Demetrius Knight in the world. Glad we are fans of the Demetrius Knights of the world.Remember the D.C. Madam who ran an escort service for government elites? She told Alex Jones she wasn't suicidal and then was promptly suicided. Guess who blocked her client list from being revealed? Judge Merrick Garland Newly released documents expose CIA's dark MKULTRA mind-control experimentsNew Director of The FBI Kash Patel exposes The CIA was behind the COVID 19 coverup working with Anthony Fauci. “Gina Haspel as Director of The CIA — authorized 6 case officers and intelligence analysts to be paid off so that they would change their assessment on COVID originations”Colbert cuts off Claire Danes before she spills the tea about the intelligence community “allying itself” with the legacy media during Trump's first term. Watch until the endAlan's Soaps https://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizers https://Bioptimizers.com/ToddEnter promo code TODD to get 10% off any order.Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddCelebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Bag of coffee and a “Lucky” gift box from BoneFrog Coffee.  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Don't miss the next live Webinar Thursday March 20th at 3:30pm pacific.  Sign up today by calling 866-779-RISK or go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com.Native Path Krill https://GetKrill.com/ToddVisit GetKrill.com/Todd to get your special offer of NativePath Antarctic Krill Oil for as low as $19 a bottle. Renue Healthcare https://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit Renue.Healthcare/Todd.

Debating endlessly with debunkers and deniers of the extraterrestrial/NHI reality can prove frustrating and, in the end, a waste of time. With that in mind, a new method in how to handle these people when confronted with their abject idiocy is presented. Also, subscribers to this podcast on YouTube and Spotify provided some of their personal experiences with regard to the strange buzzing sounds reported by people when in the presence of alien beings, as well as possible explanations on what the sounds mean.Links/Sources:Sgt. Russell Yokum recorded the sound of a UFO hovering over the Columbia River, St Helens, OR, 1981The Entity Soundtrack - Charles Bernstein - Relentless AttackCheck out my YouTube channel:Quirk Zone - YouTubeExtraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgLink to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn

Debating endlessly with debunkers and deniers of the extraterrestrial/NHI reality can prove frustrating and, in the end, a waste of time. With that in mind, a new method in how to handle these people when confronted with their abject idiocy is presented. Also, subscribers to this podcast on YouTube and Spotify provided some of their personal experiences with regard to the strange buzzing sounds reported by people when in the presence of alien beings, as well as possible explanations on what the sounds mean.Links/Sources:Sgt. Russell Yokum recorded the sound of a UFO hovering over the Columbia River, St Helens, OR, 1981The Entity Soundtrack - Charles Bernstein - Relentless AttackCheck out my YouTube channel:Quirk Zone - YouTubeExtraterrestrial Reality Book Recommendations:Link to ROSWELL: THE ULTIMATE COLD CASE: CLOSED: https://amzn.to/3O2loSILink to COMMUNION by Whitley Strieber: https://amzn.to/3xuPGqiLink to THE THREAT by David M. Jacobs: https://amzn.to/3Lk52njLink to TOP SECRET/MAJIC by Stanton Friedman: https://amzn.to/3xvidfvLink to NEED TO KNOW by Timothy Good:  https://amzn.to/3BNftfTLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 1:  https://amzn.to/3xxJvlvLink to UFOS AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY STATE, VOLUME 2: https://amzn.to/3UhdQ1lLink to THE ALLAGASH ABDUCTIONS: https://amzn.to/3qNkLSgLink to UFO CRASH RETRIEVALS by Leonard Stringfield: https://amzn.to/3RGEZKsFLYING SAUCERS FROM OUTER SPACE by Major Donald Keyhoe: https://amzn.to/3S7WkxvCAPTURED: THE BETTY AND BARNEY HILL UFO EXPERIENCE by Stanton Friedman and Kathleen Marden: https://amzn.to/3tKNVXn

Do Everything to get the Gospel to Non-Believers 5 G Living – Do everything you do… For the Glory of God For the Good of your fellow man To get the Gospel to non-believers For the Growth of your fellow Christians With a Grateful heart Luke 24:44-53 Our message: We present Christ as the focal point of the Bible's message - V. 44-45 All we like sheep have gone astray, but the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. - Isaiah 53:6 We present Christ's saving work for sinners - V. 46 For God so loved the world that He gave His one-of-a-kind Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16 The gospel IS Jesus Christ – Who He is and what He has done to save repentant sinners! Run John run the law demands – but gives him neither feet nor hands. Far better news the gospel brings – it bids him fly, and gives him wings! - John Bunyan To become a Christian you must: 1. Repent – to repent is to change your mind. Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 2. Believe in Jesus Christ. Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other Name written under given among men by which we must be saved. - Acts 4:12 3. Receive Jesus Christ by calling out to Him. As many as received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become a child of God. - John 1:12 For everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. - Rom. 10:13 4. Commit to follow Jesus as your Lord and Savior from now on. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand (or My Father's hand). - John 10:27-29 We challenge sinners to turn to Christ for forgiveness of sins - V. 47-48 “This generation of Christians is responsible to reach this generation of lost souls around the world!” - Keith Green We are together to take the gospel to the whole world - V. 47-48 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. - Acts 1:8 We rely on the power and presence of God's Holy Spirit - V. 49-53 Engel Scale of ‘Steps to Christ.' “When we bring someone to a decision to trust Christ in the course of a conversation or two, we can be sure of one thing: considerable preparation and laboring has already occurred in that life before we arrived on the scene.” - Jim Peterson But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the Word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. - Matthew 13:23 Some thoughts on you personally reaching out: Some thoughts on your Personal Missions Strategy

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Worship Coordinator Kristin Groene shares a personal story about her hibiscus plant, drawing a parallel to the parable of the wheat and weeds to illustrate the idea of allowing growth and trusting God's timing for judgment.

A CMO Confidential Interview with McKinsey Marketing & Sales Partner Robert Tas and Nick Primola, EVP and Head of the CMO Practice at the Association of National Advertisers. We discuss their recent study and Wall Street Journal article showing that CEO's who have marketing at the center of their strategy have measurably better results. They discuss the 3 types of CEO's including "non-believers" and why so many still exist, the dangers of running marketing as a cost center, and the tremendous variability of the CMO role. Key topics include: the biggest areas of misalignment; the need to connect to financial outcomes; how marketing needs to "claw it's way back;" and their belief that it is "Ludicrous to think the CMO role is going away." Listen in to hear why Business Schools are a significant part of the problem.CMO Crisis: Why can't 98% of marketing leaders agree on KPIs? Dive into this critical issue with 5-time CMO Mike Linton and guests Robert Tas and Nick Primola. Explore the disconnect between CMOs and CEOs, the role of business schools in marketing education, and strategies for aligning marketing with business objectives.Key topics include:• The challenge of defining and measuring marketing KPIs• How business schools contribute to fragmented marketing education• The importance of CMO-CEO alignment and communication• Strategies for demonstrating marketing's value to the C-suite• The need for customer-centric approaches in marketingTune in to hear expert insights on bridging the gap between marketing leaders and business objectives. Learn how to position marketing as a critical driver of business growth and navigate the evolving landscape of marketing leadership.Subscribe to CMO Confidential for more exclusive content on marketing strategy, leadership, and industry trends. Don't miss out on valuable insights to elevate your marketing game and drive business success.#digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketing #marketingautomation #digitalmarketingcourse #kpiCHAPTERS:00:00 - Props00:22 - Business Schools Critique05:24 - CMO Remit Responsibilities07:14 - Customer Representation Issues14:12 - Marketers on Boards: A Shortage17:45 - Practical Marketing Advice & Stories21:10 - Discover Our Other Shows21:36 - Like, Share, and Subscribe21:40 - OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(Speaking with Nancy was such a highlight of this year. In addition to all we discussed in this raw, beautiful, candid, downright funny conversation, I'm glad to report that subsequent to when we spoke, Nancy was able to "ring the bell" as a cancer survivor!)   We're joined by author, essayist, investigative journalist and the gloriously feral Nancy French. We discuss Nancy's new memoir, GHOSTED: AN AMERICAN STORY, which involves deeply personal topics such as her experiences with sexual abuse, faith struggles, being a ghostwriter for politicians, and increasing political turmoil. Nancy also talks about navigating her long-standing personal and professional relationships amid the Trumpification of the Republican party; how the party has drifted away from folks like her even though Nancy's positions and philosophy haven't changed; and how her Christian faith has played a significant role in the journey. We also candidly explore the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, the complexities in religious institutions, and being resilient in troubled times.   Nancy French is a five-time New York Times bestselling author, essayist, investigative journalist, and storyteller at the Moth. She's published op-eds and articles in the Washington Post, USA Today, Time and many other publications. Her investigative journalism into abuse at Kanakuk Kamps appeared on the front page of USA Today. Nancy is also the co-author of The After Party with friend of the pod Curtis Chang and she's the author of the new memoir GHOSTED: AN AMERICAN STORY.   01:20 Nancy French: A Brief Introduction;  05:14 The Art of Ghostwriting;  09:53 The Journey of Discovery and Art;  13:45 The Struggles of Writing Your Own Story;  19:38 The Challenges of Confronting Past Abuse;  31:10 The Power of Love and Relationships;  37:47 The Struggle with Faith and the Church;  40:25 Reflections on Christian Faith and History;  41:16 Experiences of Divine Intervention;  42:07 Discussing Faith with Non-Believers;  46:19 Political Writing and Its Consequences;  50:12 The Shift in Political Identity (Despite Not Having Changed);  52:11 The Impact of Political Polarization;  55:34 The Power of Human Connection Across Differences   We're on YouTube!  https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion     Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   We're on Patreon! Join the community:  https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics    Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Please support our sponsor Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com   You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as bsky.app/profile/coreysnathan.bsky.social   www.nancyfrench.com   GHOSTED on Amazon - https://amzn.to/49tSNzO   www.threads.net/@nancyjanefrench

This week's holiday episode revisits one of our most popular shows from the past year where leaders from @McKinsey and @ANAmarketers discuss the continued divide between marketing believers and non-believers.A CMO Confidential Interview with McKinsey Marketing & Sales Partner Robert Tas and Nick Primola, EVP and Head of the CMO Practice at the ANA. We discuss their recent study and Wall Street Journal article showing that CEO's who have marketing at the center of their strategy have measurably better results. They discuss the 3 types of CEO's including "non-believers" and why so many still exist, the dangers of running marketing as a cost center, and the tremendous variability of the CMO role. Key topics include: the biggest areas of misalignment; the need to connect to financial outcomes; how marketing needs to "claw it's way back;" and their belief that it is "Ludicrous to think the CMO role is going away." Listen in to hear why Business Schools are a significant part of the problem.Explore why 90% of CEOs don't trust marketing in this revealing discussion with McKinsey partner Robert Tosh and ANA's EVP Nick Primola. Discover the shocking disconnect between CEOs and CMOs, and learn why companies with marketing-focused leadership generate significantly more growth.This eye-opening conversation dives into McKinsey and ANA's groundbreaking research, featured in The Wall Street Journal, revealing three distinct CEO archetypes and their varying approaches to marketing. Former CMO Mike Linton hosts an honest discussion about the challenges facing modern marketing leaders and the critical need to bridge the trust gap between marketing and the C-suite.Key insights include:• Why less than 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs have marketing experience• How successful CMOs align with CEO priorities and prove marketing's value• The importance of translating marketing metrics into business outcomes• Strategies for building credibility with non-marketing executivesPerfect for CMOs, marketing leaders, and executives looking to understand and overcome the persistent skepticism around marketing's strategic value. Learn how to transform marketing from a cost center to a trusted driver of business growth.Join Mike Linton, former CMO of Best Buy, eBay, Farmers Insurance, and Ancestry.com, for this essential conversation about marketing's evolving role in the C-suite.#martech #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #influencermarketing #b2bmarketingCHAPTERS:00:00 - Props Ad00:21 - Intro02:17 - State of the CMO06:11 - CMO Position Challenges08:23 - Non-Believing CEO Strategies12:02 - Brand vs. Performance Marketing15:34 - Article Reactions22:10 - Marketing Non-Believers Explained25:00 - OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this inspiring episode of the Radio Coffee House, Clint Armitage explores the profound concept of faith, revealing that even non-believers possess it. Broadcasting from Solvang/Lompoc, California, Clint delves into the essence of faith, emphasizing its foundational role in both believers' and non-believers' lives. Through the lens of Hebrews 11:1, Clint defines faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, illustrating how it underpins every aspect of our existence. Clint shares compelling biblical examples, such as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's unwavering faith in the face of death, and Abraham's trust in God's plan, highlighting how true faith requires surrendering control and trusting in divine outcomes. He elaborates on the necessity of faith in daily life, using relatable scenarios like trusting the process of filling a prescription to demonstrate how faith is an inherent part of human experience. Clint challenges listeners to consider the difference between living with expectancy versus expectation, encouraging a mindset of openness to God's will. By letting go of personal expectations and embracing God's outcomes, believers can experience true freedom and purpose. Clint's message is a powerful call to deepen our faith, trust God fully, and witness the incredible things He can accomplish through us. Tune in to this episode of the Radio Coffee House to discover how faith is a universal foundation, transcending beliefs and guiding us towards a life aligned with God's purpose. Learn how to build a faith that empowers you to live with confidence and joy, trusting in God's perfect plan.  -----  00:00 - Radio Coffee House Intro  02:00 - Clint discusses the importance of waiting for God's guidance  05:30 - Introduction to the topic: Faith, even non-believers have it  10:15 - The faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego  15:45 - Faith in everyday life: The prescription analogy  20:30 - Living with expectancy vs. expectation  25:00 - Hebrews 11 and the Hall of Faith  30:45 - Conclusion and encouragement to live by faith  -----  

Daily Study: Business partnerships are powerful, and can yield better results than going it alone. But should a believer partner in business with a non-believer? In today's study, we explore the scriptures to find an answer. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com                  

On this merry (and scary) episode, we tackle the burning question that's on everyone's minds right now: which Christmas songs best describe each of Stephen King's books? Nonbelievers might read this and say, "that concept doesn't make any sense," and "can you even make a whole episode about that?" But it makes a lot of sense, actually. And we did. Enjoy. Check out our Patreon and support the show at patreon.com/leightonnight! Follow us on Twitter at @leightonnight and on Instagram/TikTok at @leighton_night. You can find Brian on Twitter/Instagram at @bwecht, and Leighton at @graylish (Twitter)/@buttchamps (Instagram). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After getting started in construction management, Anna Jacobson traded in the hard hat for the world of data products and operations at a VC company. Anna, who has a structural engineering undergrad and a masters in data science, is also a Founding Member of the Data Product Leadership Community (DPLC). However, her work with data products is more “accidental” and is just part of her responsibility at Operator Collective. Nonetheless, Anna had a lot to share about building data products, dashboards, and insights for users—including resistant ones!      That resistance is precisely what I wanted to talk to her about in this episode: how does Anna get somebody to adopt a data product to which they may be apathetic, if not completely resistant?     At the end of the episode, Anna gives us a sneak peek at what she's planning to talk about in our final 2024 live DPLC group discussion coming up on 12/18/2024.     We covered: (1:17) Anna's background and how she got involved with data products (3:32) The ways Anna applied her experiences working in construction management to her current work with data products at a VC firm (5:32) Explaining one of the main data products she works on at Operator Collective (9:55) How Anna defines success for her data products (15:21) The process of designing data products for "non-believers" (21:08) How to think about "super users" and their feedback on a data product (27:11) How a company's cultural problems can be a blocker for product adoption (38:21) A preview of what you can expect from Anna's talk and live group discussion in the DPLC (40:24) Closing thoughts from Anna (42:54) Where you can find more from Anna     Quotes from Today's Episode “People working with data products are always thinking about how to [gain user adoption of their product]... I can't think of a single one where [all users] were immediately on board. There's a lot to unpack in what it takes to get non-believers on board, and it's something that none of us ever get any training on. You just learn through experience, and it's not something that most people took a class on in college. All of the social science around what we do gets really passed over for all the technical stuff. It takes thinking through and understanding where different [users] are coming from, and [understanding] that my perspective alone is not enough to make it happen.” - Anna Jacobson (16:00) ​​“If you only bring together the super users and don't try to get feedback from the average user, you are missing the perspective of the person who isn't passionate about the product. A non-believer is someone who is just over capacity. They may be very hard-working, they may be very smart, but they just don't have the bandwidth for new things. That's something that has to be overcome when you're putting a new product into place.” - Anna Jacobson (22:35) “If a company can't find budget to support [a data product], that's a cultural decision. It's not a financial decision. They find the money for the things that they care about. Solving the technology challenge is pretty easy, but you have to have a company that's motivated to do that. If you want to implement something new, be it a data product or any change in an organization, identifying the cultural barriers and figuring out how to bring [people in an organization] on board is the crux of it. The money and the technology can be found.” - Anna Jacobson (27:58) “I think people are actually very bad at explaining what they want, and asking people what they want is not helpful. If you ask people what they want to do, then I think you have a shot at being able to build a product that does [what they want]. The executive sponsors typically have a very different perspective on what the product [should be] than the users do. If all of your information is getting filtered through the executive sponsor, you're probably not getting the full picture” - Anna Jacobson (31:45) “You want to define what the opportunity is, the problem, the solution, and you want to talk about costs and benefits. You want to align [the data product] with corporate strategy, and those things are fairly easy to map out. But as you get down to the user, what they want to know is, ‘How is this going to make my life easier? How is this going to make [my job] faster? How is it going to result in better outcomes?' They may have an interest in how it aligns with corporate strategy, but that's not what's going to motivate them. It's really just easier, faster, better.” - Anna Jacobson (35:00)     Links Referenced LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-ching-jacobson/ DPLC (Data Product Leadership Community): https://designingforanalytics.com/community

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~The Difference Between Nonbelievers and Believers~ Genesis Teaching Series, Part 11

~The Difference Between Nonbelievers and Believers~ Genesis Teaching Series, Part 11

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When we talk about reading the Bible, we usually talk about it in a personal context or in a church setting. We talk about developing personal Bible-reading habits, studying God's Word, or growing a healthy devotional life. But today, we want to talk about reading the Bible in a different way – reading it with non-believers. Perhaps this idea is new to you, perhaps you may think I sound crazy or maybe your muscles automatically tightened at the mere notion of reading the Bible with non-believers, but I hope you stay with me. Reading the Bible with people who don't know Jesus does not have to be as scary as it sounds. Saddleback Church is actually spearheading a new, multi-church initiative called One Million More – asking the question what if one million more fell in love with the Bible. For today's conversation on reading the Bible with non-believers host Jason Wieland sits down with Saddleback Executive Pastor Jason Williams. Jason Williams has a long history of hosting Bible book clubs with non-believers so he's here to break down fear barriers, give practical tips, and talk about the powerful impact that reading with non-believers can have not just on them, but on you as well. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:One Million More - https://onemillionmore.bible/Related Doable Discipleship Episodes: Navigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasAHow does the History of the Bible Affect How we Read it Today - https://youtu.be/l9I2WlvEeA8What Are We Getting Wrong in How We Approach the Bible? - https://youtu.be/_uAiWrq2EyUWhy Are There So Many Bible Translations? - https://youtu.be/BqeAS2HQljg

A CMO Confidential Interview with Chris Andrew, the CEO and Co-Founder of Scrunch AI and former Chief Product Officer of Hearsay. Chris shares his thoughts on how AI will dramatically alter customer purchase patterns and why marketers should be thinking about how to win "BOT engagement." Key topics include: why he believes consumer consideration and use of websites could collapse over time; his belief that brands should be building content which serves as "raw material" for AI; and tips for measuring and understanding how the numerous AI models return results to consumers. Tune in to hear why Bing will become relevant again.Why Your Next Best Customer Is An AI Bot: CMO Reality CheckDiscover how AI is revolutionizing marketing and customer engagement with Chris Andrew, CEO and co-founder of Scrunch AI. In this eye-opening episode of CMO Confidential, host Mike Linton explores the future of AI in marketing and its impact on brands, search, and customer behavior.Key topics include:• The rise of AI assistants and their influence on consumer behavior• How AI bots are becoming the new "customers" for marketers• The potential disruption of traditional search and website traffic• Strategies for optimizing your brand presence for AI models• The changing landscape of search engines and ad platformsTune in to hear Chris's insights on:• Why marketers need to adapt their strategies for AI-driven search• The importance of structured content for AI crawlers• How to monitor and improve your brand's performance across AI models• The future of brand building in an AI-dominated landscapeDon't miss this crucial discussion on the future of marketing in the age of AI. Subscribe to CMO Confidential for more expert insights on navigating the rapidly evolving world of marketing and technology.#aiautomationagency #localseo #seo #googleads #digitalmarketingCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Your Best Customer: AI Bots06:15 - The Destruction of Websites10:27 - Chatbots: Risks and Challenges13:16 - Marketers' Mindset on AI15:06 - Adjusting Content for AI19:55 - Visibility in AI Search Results21:35 - Future of Bing and Search Engines23:34 - AI Models: Resources or Raw Material?27:26 - Immediate Actions for Marketers30:44 - Funniest Story or Practical Advice32:27 - Believers vs. Non-Believers in AI32:30 - Payton Manning's CLTV Perspective32:35 - AI: Anticipation vs. Reaction32:40 - Is AI an Extinction Event for Agencies?32:45 - OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter & Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.

Welcome to Classic Skeptic Metaphysicians! We're re-releasing some of our back catalog so that these gems can be re-discovered!This week: Hypnosis: A Journey to Unlock the Power of the MindJoin Our Inner Circle And Enjoy Great Discounts From Some Of Our Past Guests:https://app.dropstation.io/skepticmetaphysicianMark Hunter Brooks, author of "Earth's Hidden Reality", joins the Skeptic Metaphysicians to discuss whether spirituality is real or just a figment of our imagination.Having had numerous spiritual experiences since 2003 that have profoundly changed his worldview, he now writes and speaks about the mechanics of the nonphysical world, helping make what many consider to be mystical easier to understand.Resources Mentioned in the Episode: (Note: this is a re-broadcast and the links may no longer be active)Earth's Hidden Reality: Discover It, Explore It, Embrace It by Mark Hunter Brookshttps://www.amazon.com/Earths-Hidden-Reality-Discover-Explore/dp/195355525XGuest Info: (Note: this is a re-broadcast and the links may no longer be active)Website: http://earthshiddenreality.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/EHRAuthorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthshiddenrealityYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz52KrH5ytQoIGJQb3lfTZASupport the Show:Rate/review Us Here: https://lovethepodcast.com/SkepticMetaphysiciansPurchase Merchandise: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/storeBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SkepticMetaphys Connect With The Skeptic Metaphysicians:Website: skepticmetaphysician.comFacebook: @TheSkepticMetaphysicianIG: SkepticMetaphysician_PodcastTik Tok: @skepticmetaphysicians

In this episode of Midweek Move, pastors Scott and Dallas dive into Mark 2:13-22, where Jesus dines with tax collectors and sinners, stirring controversy among religious leaders. Join the conversation as they explore the balance between reaching the lost and staying faithful, unpack Jesus' parables, and discover what His actions teach us about living with purpose and integrity today.

what's the difference between a Christian and a non-believer? should there be a difference between the struggles a Christian and a non-believer experience? should Christians have "easier/better" lives than non-believers? today we touch on what it actually means to be a believer and the hope we have because of Christ and why we believe there genuinely is and always will be a difference! what are your thoughts?

What is the soul? How do we know it is real? Why does it really matter? Eric Hernandez joins the show to answer your questions and make a case for a Christian view of the soul. Eric Hernandez is an evangelist, apologist, and author of "The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing with Nonbelievers." He is the Apologetics Lead and Millennial Specialist for The Baptist General Convention of Texas.

10/3/24. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 1 Corinthians 5:12-13. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #prayforpeace https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

In this special episode of Clergy Talk, hosts Sister Ash and Sister Bella welcome two extraordinary guests for a thought-provoking collaboration. Ashlee from Macabre Maidens Metalcast and Kevin from the Jesus Unfollower Podcast and online community join the conversation for our first deep dive into religious discourse.Despite our nun-themed podcast, we've surprisingly waited until now to tackle such a poignant topic. Together, we explore Sister Bella, Ashlee, and Kevin's religious backgrounds and the pivotal moments that led them to leave their respective faith systems and churches. We delve into the subjects of religious trauma, faith-based guilt and fear, and the liberating experience of living without the constraints of organized religion.Kevin also sheds light on his vibrant online community of atheists, agnostics, and fellow Jesus unfollowers, offering a supportive space for those navigating life post-religion. And for a touch of humor, we wrap up our discussion with some surprisingly risqué Bible verses.Whether you're post-religion or seeking a community of like-minded individuals, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and occasionally humorous conversation about finding freedom and community beyond faith. Host and Guest Links:http://www.instagram.com/jesusunfollower http://www.instagram.com/macabremaidensmetalcast Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/clergytalk Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uwqkwq5NiiMBhxZVcR58Q?si=KRIU2auNSF6gN55aQvJGhQ Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clergy-talk-podcast/id1739012397 Music: Holeway Studios Artwork: SLD_art_comics

Join Johnnette as she welcomes John Martignoni of the Bible Christian Society ( www.biblechristiansociety.com ) to discuss apologetics! Today, a discussion on the topic of "once saved always saved"! Plus, we hear from listeners with questions on communion and why non-believers can't receive, guardian angels, and much more. This and more on EWTN Radio's Women of Grace!

Join Johnnette as she welcomes John Martignoni of the Bible Christian Society ( www.biblechristiansociety.com ) to discuss apologetics! Today, a discussion on the topic of “once saved always saved!”

In a famous hadith, the Prophet Muhammad told his followers, “Be different!” He also warned them about the potential dangers of imitating non-Muslim communities. Over the next fourteen centuries, various Muslim scholars pondered and elaborated the possible meanings of this prophetic advice. In what ways should Muslims be different? Were all forms of imitation bad, or were the good and bad forms of imitation? How much did social and political circumstances affect whether a Muslim should visibly mark his or her difference from non-Muslims around them? And so, long before Western societies began theorizing ‘assimilation' and ‘diversity,' Muslim scholars were writing multi-volume studies devoted to the question of what it meant to live in a multiethnic and multireligious society. Nile Green talks to Youshaa Patel, author of The Muslim Difference: Defining the Line between Believers and Unbelievers from Early Islam to the Present (Yale, 2023).

The Black Church is as American as anything you can name. For so many, the promise of a glorious afterlife gave, and gives, succor to a lifetime of hardship here on Earth.The influence of its sacred music is directly linked to the secular music we all listen to and enjoy today, from Jazz to Soul to R&B to Rock nd Roll. And for that we can be grateful.But despite the prevalance of church culture in the African-American community, and American society as a whole, many Black people reject the idea of an afterllife and a god that oversees it. For them, Jesus was a salve foisted on their ancestors by slaveholders who needed their property to behave.Mandisa Thomas is the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers, an organization that promotes atheism among the Black community, and provides  communal shelter from a world that often ostracizes nonbelievers.She is a happy warrior in the battle of certainty vs. skepticism. Listen now, and then check out these resources to learn more.Black NonbelieversPew Research: History of Faith Among Black AmericansgOD-Talk Film and Web Series”Black Nonreligious Americans” Survey by Black Nonbelievers and American Atheists Black Nonreligious SurveyBlack Christians vs. Black Nonbelievers DebateCringe Alert: Kent Hovind DebateBlack Freethinkers by Chris CameronDr. Tony PinnCandace GorhamThanks for listening! Now follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Threads. And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter at www.patreon.com/podcastunreasonable. It's a small price to pay to help keep America from becoming a theocracy, dontchya think?

Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I'm a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. This podcast discusses common beliefs and skepticism around cholesterol and statin medications. The host, Dr. Warrick Bishop, a cardiologist, addresses misconceptions such as cholesterol not being harmful, heart disease not being caused by high cholesterol, and saturated fats not being harmful. He explains that while cholesterol levels alone don't directly predict plaque buildup, lowering cholesterol is crucial for those at high risk of heart disease. Dr. Bishop also responds to claims that the cholesterol hypothesis is incorrect, that statin side effects are underreported, and that statins deplete vital nutrients. He emphasizes that while lifestyle changes are important, medication is often necessary for those at high risk. Overall, the podcast provides a balanced perspective on the complex relationship between cholesterol, heart disease, and statin medications.

In a new twist for CMO Confidential, host Mike Linton moderates a panel for The Association of National Advertisers on Industry Thought Leadership.Unlock the secrets to collaborating with non-believers in marketing with insights from top CMOs and executives!

A CMO Confidential Interview with Greg Silverman, the Interbrand Global Director, Brand Economics who also founded Concentric, a sales forecasting company. Greg discusses a recent Interbrand study with Wall Street analysts on how brands influence share price in which 75% of analysts look at brand power as a key variable though nearly all admit they don't understand it. Key topics include: why marketers should meet with analysts and get close to their Investment Relations team; how getting your brand value understood is the best way to increase stock price; and his belief that many CFOs are "indirectly running marketing because marketers are not making the business case for marketing investments." Tune in to hear how a "Dysfunctional Diode" is blocking brand valuation and what to do about it.

On today's show Dr. Anders sheds light on subjects like: Why is there a need for the Catholic Church to declare Saints? How can non-believers be saved? and more.

Questions about the best way to respond to someone who believes in double predestination and who dismisses many non-believers as lost causes and whether someone who believes they need faith plus works for salvation can still be saved by their faith. What's the best way to respond to someone in the double predestination camp who vocally dismisses many non-believers as lost causes? Can someone who believes they need faith plus works for salvation still be saved by their faith?

Questions about the best way to respond to someone who believes in double predestination and who dismisses many non-believers as lost causes and whether someone who believes they need faith plus works for salvation can still be saved by their faith. What's the best way to respond to someone in the double predestination camp who vocally dismisses many non-believers as lost causes? Can someone who believes they need faith plus works for salvation still be saved by their faith?

Evangelical Christians claim that Atheists and Non-Believers can't know what true love is because God is love. Join Eve_WasFramed, Laci Bean and Kyle Butler to discuss why being a good person has nothing to do with faith in the God of the Bible.If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020.LINKSQuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on PatheosPANELEve_WasFramedLaci BeanKyle Butler

Pastor Amos and attendees tackled a range of topics centered around faith, authenticity, and resilience. Sonja, who founded "Christ Conquers Cancer," grappled with appearing on a secular podcast, but Pastor Amos encouraged her to embrace authenticity and bring light to that podcast. Alicia and Pastor Amos highlighted the significance of engaging the secular world and witnessing to non-believers through spiritual influence. Celine sought advice on pricing her consulting services and staying confident in her value, while Stephanie shared her journey of self-discovery and aligning her calling with her services. Balancing coaching, ministry, and financial sustainability emerged as a challenge, and the group offered support to Alicia in navigating this path. Josica's struggles with narcissistic abuse and impending eviction brought forth discussions on resilience, practical help, and accountability. Throughout the episode, the group rallied around faith, encouraging each other through biblical examples and shared testimonies.

Episode 1482 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com   1. Why is Adam blamed for the Fall if Eve sinned first? 2. Why did the Elder in Revelation 4:4 ask John who those robed in white are? 3. What book of the Bible should I recommend to a curious non-believer? 4. Is it okay for children to take Communion?     Today's Offer: Praying with Jesus   Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity? Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core.   View our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.

Have you ever questioned the very foundations of your spirituality, or pondered the journey others take in their quest for faith? Join me, Tiffany D Cross, as we unravel the dynamic and deeply personal narratives of Black spirituality, belief, and the evolving relationship with the church. Our esteemed guests, Edith Gray and B Simone, enrich our conversation with their contrasting experiences – Edith's shift towards scientific reasoning after a lifetime in the church, and B Simone's recent embrace of faith through life's hurdles. Navigating through the landmarks of life can dramatically shift our spiritual compass. We grapple with the pain inflicted by fallible humans within religious institutions, while seeking an undiluted connection with the divine that goes beyond doctrine. Reflect with us on how morality and purpose take shape both inside and outside the realm of organized religion. From the tangible impact of prayer in my own life to the ethical compass guiding non-believers, we engage in a candid exploration of how we find meaning in the seen and the unseen. Confronting the blurred lines between faith and fanaticism, this episode doesn't shy away from the tough questions. How do we distinguish mainstream religion from the manipulative grasp of cults? What role does intuition play in our spiritual choices? We dissect these intricate themes, offering a raw look at the spaces where belief, faith, and the quest for a higher truth collide. Don't miss this authentic dive into the heart of what it means to believe, across generations and beyond the pews.  RATE, REVIEW, AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCAST ‌

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Is it necessary to have all the answers to complex theological or cultural questions when talking to non-Christians? Absolutely not! But the fear of not having a response, let alone a convincing one, can be overwhelming, leading many Christians to shy away from sharing their beliefs. When you feel trapped in such situations, is there an easy way out? Christian apologist and author Eric Hernandez knows a thing or two about how to navigate tough conversations with skeptics. This week, Frank invites Eric on the show to talk about his new book 'The Lazy Approach to Evangelism: A Simple Guide for Conversing with Nonbelievers,' a wonderful resource for Christians who want to be more effective as they engage non-Christians with the Gospel (think 'Tactics' combined with 'I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist'!). During the episode, Frank and Eric role play through a lively debate Eric recently had with a feminist lawyer on abortion and answer questions like: What are the 5 essential tools for "lazy apologetics"? Rebutting vs. refuting - what's the difference? How did Eric stump a pro-choice advocate? How can Christians defend the faith when talking to people who don't believe the Bible? What two principles did the Apostle Paul instruct us to use when dialoguing with non-Christians? What did Jesus do when He was confronted with a well-packaged logical fallacy? Evangelism can be tough at times, but it's a lot easier when you get a good grasp on how to spot faulty and inconsistent ideas. As you'll hear during this conversation, learning how to graciously shift the burden of proof to your opponent can make a world of difference. Want to learn more about how to master the art of lazy apologetics? Make sure to grab your copy of 'The Lazy Approach to Evangelism' today! To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Eric's book: The Lazy Approach to Evangelism Eric's website: http://www.erichernandezministries.com/ Debate: Eric vs. Feminist Lawyer on Abortion Texas Apologetics: TexasApologetics.org