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The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, September 13, 2025 Sermon: "Struggling with The New (Testament) Math?" Scriptures: Romans 14:1, 4-12, Matthew 18:21-33 Pastor Greg Horn Elder Lisa Cowan Brescia, liturgist

#2 in our series, "Worship: The Heartbeat of the Church"

From our ongoing Evening series, "Sermons Shaped by the Westminster Shorter Catechism"

There are often two reasons people don't pray. Either we don't believe that God hears or we don't believe that God acts. Or, too often, we approach prayer as either materialists or magicians, thinking that there is nothing other than cause and effect on earth, or that if we can just get the right words or muster up enough faith then God has to do whatever we want. None of these are accurate pictures of prayer. Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches from Revelation chapter 8, showing that, despite what we tend to believe, in Jesus your prayers are pleasing in heaven, and your prayers are powerful on earth. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, September 27, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Liturgist David Piorek entitled "God Who is Gracious & Protects." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Paul was on his way to Damascus to apprehend Christians fleeing from persecution. Little did he realize that the Lord had been shaping his entire life for this decisive moment. Today, Guy Waters teaches on Paul's conversion. Request Guy Waters' digital teaching series The Life and Theology of Paul with your donation. You'll also receive the digital study guide and companion ebook: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/    Meet Today's Teacher:   Guy Waters is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The book of Revelation is a book of hope. It contrasts pictures of divine judgment with pictures of God's care for his people in the midst of that judgment. Wars and rumors of wars, bloodshed, economic disparity, sword, famine, pestilence, wild beasts, death—these judgments on the earth are meant to lead all people to repent, to turn from trusting in this world which is passing away and to trust in Christ our solid rock. But what of the church in the midst of this? If Christ has given the world over to itself in judicial abandonment, what does that mean for us? Have we no hope in the present age? Is our only hope that one day all this will be over? Or is there some hope in the present even for today? Listen as Pastor Luke Herche preaches on Revelation 7, showing three things: if you are in Christ, you are protected by God; you will one day sing with angels; and Christ will bring you through. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, September 20, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "God Who Delivers." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

This sermon was preached on September 20, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Golden Chain of Salvation" on Romans 8:29, 30. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@antiochpca.com.

Join us tonight at 4pm for a special evening service at Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church, including the ordination and installation of Bradley Chwastyk as Pastor of Saint's Haven Presbyterian Church. Pastor Emeritus John "Arch" Van Devender will be preaching from Hebrews 12:1–2, 12–14 in a sermon entitled "A New Sphere of Life." Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.

Before Paul became a towering figure in the Christian faith, he was a terrifying persecutor of the church. Today, Guy Waters looks at Paul's life before his conversion to Christ. Request Guy Waters' video teaching series The Life and Theology of Paul with your donation. You'll also receive the digital teaching series, digital study guide, and companion ebook: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the digital teaching series, digital study guide, and ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Guy Waters is James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

On today's program, Southern Baptist seminary leader Al Mohler walks back statements he made in support of blasphemy laws — which would mean punishing people for denying God's role in the foundation of America. We'll have details. Plus, Sean Feucht succeeds in getting a lawsuit against him dismissed — for now. We'll take a look. And, ministry leaders overestimate revenue growth — and underestimate declines. We'll go over results from our latest survey of ministry executives.  But first, Warren, a story that involves a well-known name in Reformed circles — Burk Parsons, teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and pastor of St. Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida. Parsons faced an indefinite suspension from ministry after being found guilty of being harsh and domineering toward people under his care. But last week, the Presbyterian Church in America’s highest court — the Standing Judicial Commission — reduced that punishment to an admonition after Parsons appealed. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get editorial, database, and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, Heidi Allums, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Kim Roberts, Bob Smietana, and Jessica Eturralde. Until next time, may God bless you.

Will Turner grew up in a Presbyterian Church, but when the Jehovah’s Witnesses came calling, he had to admit they made a lot of sese. They got him to question the Trinity and heaven-at-death. He almost joined, but there were a few issues that made him keep his distance. Find out what they were and how encountering Biblical Unitarians online like John Schoenheit and Dustin Smith helped Will tremendously in his journey of faith. Today he’s an avid biblical unitarian apologist defending God’s oneness and engaging in Scriptural conversations with people from different backgrounds.   Listen on Spotify   Listen on Apple Podcasts —— Links —— Follow Will Turner on his YouTube Channel: @PowerToolApologetics Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Facebook group, follow on X @RestitutioSF or Instagram @Sean.P.Finnegan or Threads @sean.p.finnegan Leave a 90 second voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play it out on the air Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here Check out Finnegan’s books on Amazon. Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library.

In this episode of Conversations That Matter, I examine the Presbyterian Church in America, Covenant College, and the broader question of whether Christian institutions are actually moving away from the ideas associated with the social justice movement or simply giving them new names.I begin with several pieces of evangelical news, including the latest Southern Baptist compensation data for pastors and staff, the PCA's decision concerning Burke Parsons, and a complaint involving the Missouri Presbytery and the ordination of a same-sex-attracted man.The main discussion concerns Covenant College's revised curriculum. Covenant has defended its approach as Christian, while critics such as Joe Rigney have questioned whether courses emphasizing diversity, cultural perspectives, identity, and critical theory represent genuine reform or continued ideological drift.I look at the curriculum, faculty, and the ideas being presented to students, while also acknowledging that Covenant has good professors and that not every course or professor should be painted with the same brush. The central question is more basic: What direction is the institution going?I also explain why Christians should be able to learn from other cultures without adopting the assumption that Western civilization requires a special set of alternative perspectives in order to recognize its own moral deficiencies. The Christian has Scripture, the church, and a long Christian intellectual tradition through which to evaluate his own civilization.00:00 Why Christian Institutions Matter04:08 The SBC's Changing Pastor Compensation10:16 Burke Parsons and the PCA Judicial Process12:49 Same-Sex Attraction and Missouri Presbytery14:15 Are Christian Universities Reversing Mission Drift?17:49 Covenant College Changes Its Core Curriculum20:16 Did Covenant College Put Woke Away?24:30 Why Direction Matters More Than Individual Professors29:44 The Evidence of Social Justice Thinking42:15 Personnel Is Policy50:12 How Social Justice Can Threaten the Gospel54:58 Western Civilization, Diversity, and Critical TheoryJon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In one of the most difficult verses in all of Scripture, Jesus says you “must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” The standard could not get any higher. Jesus does not mince words, and he is not using a hyperbole. He wants his hearers to know that perfection is our calling. Listen as Pastor Josué Pernillo helps us to understand this challenging verse in four points: first, we are called to reflect our Father's perfection; second, we try to be perfect in the wrong way; third, Christ, the perfect Son, gives us his perfection; and fourth, we are accepted and loved as children. From Sunday Evening Worship, September 13, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

People were made to grow. This is true not just physically, but spiritually. When talking of the walk of the Christian faith, the expectation is growth, maturing in the faith. But how do we grow as a Christian? How do we keep from becoming stagnant and complacent? In this sermon on Proverbs 4, Pastor Josué Pernillo encourages us that we can grow, mature, and day by day become more like Christ as we learn what it means to keep our hearts. Listen as Pastor Josué explains in four points: We are to keep our hearts, but we struggle because there is a battle, so we fix our eyes on Jesus, and grow in keeping our hearts. Part of a series on the book of Proverbs. From Sunday Evening Worship, September 13, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Rev. Craig Troxel continues the Podcast discussion of qualifications for elders, emphasizing the need for godly character. Ruling elders are to be sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, and hospitable. On today's episode we also discuss a recent article by Murray J. Smith“An Overseer must be…Able to Teach” (1 Tim 3:2): ΔΙΔΑΚΤΙΚΟΣ as the Center of the Character Chiasm in 1 Timothy 3:1–7” JETS 69.2 (2026): 301–320An online pdf is available here.Lawerence Eyres says, “hospitality does not mean just an open door to one's home. The hospitable man is one whose heart is first open to the lonely, the rejected, the alien among men of all kinds, and in all conditions.” (The Elders of the Church, p. 30)Craig's Three Book Recommendations:The Pastor: His Call, Character, and Work. Written by faculty and friends of Old Princeton, with an introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson. Banner of Truth, 2021. (The chapters in this book have been selected from the two-volume Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry, also published by the Banner of Truth.)Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry, With an Inquiry into the Causes of its Inefficiency, Banner of Truth.Samuel Miller, The Ruling Elder: The Warrant, Nature, and Duties of the Office in the Presbyterian Church. Available in various formats.Photo by Sam Carter on Unsplash

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "I Will...." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

This sermon was preached on September 13, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Protecting Care of God" on Romans 8:28. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@antiochpca.com.

This sermon was preached on September 13, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Protecting Care of God" on Romans 8:28. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@antiochpca.com.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, September 6, 2026 Sermon: "Getting Back Together" Scriptures: Psalm 149:1-9; Matthew 18:15-20 Pastor Greg Horn Christine Orzepowski, liturgist

#1 in our series, "Worship: The Heartbeat of the Church"

It is not difficult to see that we live in an age of troubles. We daily hear of wars and rumors of wars, hunger, disease, natural disasters, death. Ours is not an age of peace and quiet and harmony and justice. But what do you do when your own troubles feel overwhelming? How do you keep going? In this sermon on Zechariah 1:7–13; 6:1–8 and Revelation 6, Pastor Luke Herche encourages us that we can keep going in the midst of our sufferings because Jesus controls the chaos, because we, the church, are called to suffer, and because judgement will come. Part of a series on the book of Revelation. From Sunday Worship, September 6, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

This sermon was preached on September 6, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Intercession of the Spirit" on Romans 8:26-27. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@antiochpca.com.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Dangerous Delusion." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

It is instructive that the book of Psalms ends in praise. Everything that we do together on Sunday mornings and throughout the week ought to be for the praise of God, to glorify him, to delight in his goodness as our creator and our redeemer. Listen as RUF Campus Minister Ethan Brown preaches on 150, showing that, as the book of Psalms ends in praise, so all of history is to the end of praising God's glorious grace. Pastor Ethan focuses his teaching on this Psalm into two main points: praising with the cosmic choir and praising for the right reasons. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 30, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, August 30, 2026 Sermon: "It's Always Tempting to Pay Less" Scriptures: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 16:21-28 Pastor Greg Horn Bailey Ruff, liturgist

Part of our PM sermon series, "Sermons Shaped by the Westminster Shorter Catechism"

#63 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Doors Opened By Jesus." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, August 9, 2026 Sermon: "Believe In Your Heart" Scriptures: Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15 Graham Bridgeman Renae Baker, liturgist

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, August 23, 2026 Sermon: "There's a Cross to Bridge" Scriptures: Psalm 124, Matthew 16:13-20 Pastor Greg Horn Julie Platte, liturgist

James Revisited: Brandon Crowe on the Theology of the Letter of JamesThe letter of James has a reputation problem. Luther famously called it an "epistle of straw," and it's long been treated as the New Testament's odd cousin — a collection of practical maxims light on theology and hard to square with Paul on faith and works. In this episode, Chad sits down with Dr. Brandon Crowe, professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, to make the case that this neglect has cost the church one of Scripture's richest theological voices.Brandon and Chad work through his book James Revisited: Christology and Biblical Theology in the Letter of James, which reads the epistle not as an outlier but as a text deeply woven into the whole canon — one that refracts the Old Testament through the teaching of Jesus to call believers toward maturity. They discuss James's often-overlooked Christology, the perennial question of faith and works and how it relates to Paul, the place of the law for Christians (fulfilled in Christ yet still abiding), the kingdom of God, and the letter's themes of perfection, hypocrisy, and eschatology. Along the way they take up why the General Epistles as a whole tend to get sidelined, and what preachers and readers gain by giving James a fresh and careful hearing.< cite index="22-1">Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowe (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary and book review editor for the Westminster Theological Journal. < cite index="22-1">An ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America, his research centers on biblical theology, the Gospels, and the General Epistles. He is the author of numerous books, including The Last Adam, The Path of Faith, and Why Did Jesus Live a Perfect Life?Links:

#62 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope" 

In this penultimate installment of a sermon series on our Worship Service (Rhythms of Grace), Pastor Josué Pernillo preaches on the Commission and Benediction, looking at Romans 12:1–2 and Numbers 6:22–27 and showing that we are sent out with God's blessing to be a blessing. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 23, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

  Tad Hopp was born and raised in Texas. He grew up in the Presbyterian Church (USA). When he was 12, he knew he was gay but felt ashamed of it, not proud. He used to lie awake at night and beg God to make him straight. Since God couldn't or wouldn't, he went through an atheist phase during his teenage years. His church family was important to him though so he continued to show up at church every Sunday.  He was the poster child for how to be a model Christian youth as he was very active in his church even attending a Presbyterian related college. He graduated with his Bachelors in English from Austin College in Sherman, TX and moved back home to save money while he figured out his next steps in life.  A couple years later, he applied to do a Presbyterian mission year. He had always wanted to live overseas and this sounded like the perfect opportunity to do that. Unfortunately, the chance to move overseas was denied to him because of his sexuality. He did opt to do the same program in Chicago and that experience changed his life. It led him to follow God's call to go to seminary, an environment where he really blossomed.  Tad got his Masters in Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary and managed to secure a job as a hospital chaplain in San Francisco shortly after that. That experience was a rough one for him and he realized that chaplaincy was simply not the right thing for him. So after that ended, he got a job working at a Presbyterian Church as their communications director. This felt like a natural fit for his gifts and his abilities. However, the church environment was not healthy and he soon realized that it was not a good place for him.  Tad opted to take a break from church to heal from the trauma of working there.  This ended up being the best decision he could have made. He found himself with more free time, more energy and more enjoyment. He eventually opted to leave the ordination process and Christianity altogether. He ended up joining a local gay softball league which is how he wound up meeting his husband. They were married there in 2024. At the end of 2025, he opted to relocate to Amsterdam to finally fulfill his dream of living abroad. His husband is still back in San Francisco but will be making the move over at the end of 2026. Tad runs a coaching business in which he helps gay men heal from religious abuse, trauma and shame. Because he had to do the work of healing all by himself and realized that no one should have to do that alone. So now he accompanies others on their own healing journeys. He combines his training in pastoral care and counseling, chaplaincy, his certification in life coaching and also brings his own lived experience with church abuse and trauma to his work. In his spare time, he enjoys running, hiking, books, movies, board games and has recently gotten into Dungeons and Dragons and Tarot!    Connect with Tadd Instagram: magicaltadrigal Website: https://coachtad.my.canva.site/atadbettercoaching

This sermon was preached on August 23, 2026 at Antioch Presbyterian Church, a congregation of Calvary Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America located in Woodruff, South Carolina. Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. preached this sermon entitled "The Groanings of Hope" on Romans 8:23-25. For more information about Antioch Presbyterian Church, please visit ⁠antiochpca.com⁠ or contact us at ⁠⁠⁠info@antiochpca.com.

Message from Rev. Dr. Martin Smith entitled "Be Truly Alive." For more information, visit sntandrews.org. © St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

There's been a sharp drop in the number of baptisms over the last decade in Catholic and Presbyterian churches across the island. What does that say about society today and what might it mean for organised religion in the decades to come? Audrey is joined by Dr Tom Finnegan (chairperson of The Iona Institute), Dr Rebecca Stevenson (Public Affairs Officer with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland) and sociologist of religion Professor Gladys Ganiel (Queen's University Belfast).Who is willing to stand up and fight for those being dehumanised and discriminated against in this society? Have activists become jaded? Who are the courageous and brave of today? Does anyone using a hashtag now deem themselves an activist? Trade unionist Dr Kellie Turtle, theologian Dr Elaine Storkey, and civil rights historian and author Forrest Issac Jones compare the activists of today with those during the civil rights movements of the 1960s.Sally Hayden has been reporting on migration into Europa for more than a decade. She recently returned to island of Lampedusa, the most southerly point of Europe and the destination of people taking dangerous journeys from the coast of Libya. She explains how the humanitarian and political situation has changed.

Giving is a part of our worship. Whether we pass the plate or drop money in a box or click a button online, it is a part of dedicating ourselves to our God. In this sermon on 1 Chronicles 29:1–22, Pastor Luke Herche focuses on the offering within our Worship Service, explaining the purpose of our giving, the model of our giving, the content of our giving, the manner of our giving, the source of our giving, and the result of our giving. Part of a series: Rhythms of Grace From Sunday Worship, August 16, 2026. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Over the course of eight weeks, Pastoral Assistant and Intern Steven Tavel will lead us in exploring one of the most beautiful and foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. Covenant theology is not merely a theological system; it is the way the Scriptures teach us about God's gracious relationship with His people. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals one unfolding plan of redemption centered on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.

Was the founding of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church justified or a sinful act of schism? This is the subject that will be debated. The debate host is Keith Foskey (Your Calvinist), and the debaters are Pastor Everett Henes and Redeemed Zoomer. An audience Q&A will be held at the end, so be sure to join us in the live chat. Timestamps:Introductions 4:50Opening Statement Henes 9:50Opening Statement RZ 23:00Rebuttal Henes 33:00Rebuttal RZ 39:00Cross-examination (RZ first, Henes second) 43:40Closing Statement RZ 1:07:00Closing Statement Henes 1:12:00Audience questions 1:17:00Support the Show: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yourcalvi...https://www.Page50.com/YourCalvinistPage50 is a Marketing Company that is committed to helping you build your brand with truth, goodness, and beauty. They do web design, videography, SEO, content creation, branding, and consulting. And for a limited time, you can get a free website audit, which can help you discover how your website is performing and what you can do to improve it. Just go to the link to get started.Love Coffee? Want the Best? Get a free bag of Squirrelly Joe's Coffee by clicking on this link: https://www.Squirrellyjoes.com/yourcalvinistor use coupon code "Keith" for 20% off anything in the storeDominion Wealth Strategies Visit them at https://www.dominionwealthstrategists...http://www.Reformed.Moneyand let them know we sent you! Visit us at https://www.KeithFoskey.comIf you need a great website, check out https://www.fellowshipstudios.com

How should Christians respond to anxiety? Or discern a call to ministry? Or face unwanted singleness? Today, several of Ligonier's Teaching Fellows offer thoughtful answers to questions like these from inquiring Christians. Give today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   Sinclair Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary.   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, CA, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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What you believe about God affects every part of your life. Today, Joel Kim opens a beloved passage of Scripture that displays the Lord's glorious character. Because God is faithful, powerful, and good, we are safe in His hands. Give today to receive Heroes of the Christian Faith, a new hardcover book featuring teaching from R.C. Sproul. You'll also get the companion digital study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the Heroes of the Christian Faith ebook and digital study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Joel Kim is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, president and assistant professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, CA, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts