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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 27:47

False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance? "False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/false-assurance-do-you-have-genuine-faith-or-false-assurance/#arve-youtube-jjngtfe64wk","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JJnGtfe64wk?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/STP-S31-EP06-False-Assurance-Do-You-Have-Genuine-Faith-or-False-Assurance.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-12-20","description":"False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: What Every Christian Should Recognize About Salvation: https://youtu.be/Z_2Ix1u6I8I "False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/false-assurance-do-you-have-genuine-faith-or-false-assurance/#arve-vimeo-1040547185","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1040547185?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/STP-S31-EP06-False-Assurance-Do-You-Have-Genuine-Faith-or-False-Assurance.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-12-20","description":"False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance? What is false assurance of salvation? How can we know if our faith is genuine rather than a mere intellectual assent or a superficial profession of faith? Are there clear biblical marks that distinguish authentic, Spirit-wrought belief from a hollow confidence that leads to eternal disappointment? Is it enough to have prayed a prayer once, been baptized, or served faithfully in a local church for decades? Or does the Bible instruct us to examine our current spiritual condition, ensuring that what we believe and how we live truly align with God's Word? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, host Dr. Josh Philpot sits down with Pastor Richard Caldwell of Founders Baptist Church to address a critical and often misunderstood issue: false assurance. Building from passages like Matthew 7, where Jesus warns that many will say, “Lord, Lord,” and yet be turned away, Dr. Caldwell unpacks how true assurance of salvation differs radically from a counterfeit confidence. The conversation centers on two vital threads that, when woven together, form the fabric of genuine faith: sound doctrine and a transformed life. As you listen, you'll gain clarity about what it means to have the right gospel doctrine—understanding justification by faith alone, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and the necessity of repentance and belief. Yet having correct doctrine is not enough. James reminds us that even the demons believe in God's existence, and they tremble. Genuine faith must also produce real, observable fruit in our lives: an authentic love for Christ, a hatred of sin, a growing desire for righteousness, humble submission to God's Word, love for God's people, and an ongoing pattern of confession and repentance. The Holy Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are children of God (Romans 8), not through bare head-knowledge alone, but through a life increasingly conformed to Christ and anchored in love for Him. Dr.

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How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 31:16

How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams "How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-build-effective-pastoral-teams/#arve-youtube-ro4nsjv4gso","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Ro4NsJv4gso?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/STP-S31-EP05-How-to-Build-Effective-Pastoral-Team.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-12-13","description":"How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesRelated sermons:Clear Thinking About The Ministry: https://youtu.be/kzidLC22TKgHow To Remain Faithful In Ministry: https://youtu.be/4YIlc6GueMMThe Temperament Of A Godly Leader: https://youtu.be/xNhfTls4sskA Noble Work: https://youtu.be/BhKm9mjFGAYThe Qualifications For Overseers - Part 1: https://youtu.be/QV3xR6I5G4kThe Qualifications For Overseers - Part 2: https://youtu.be/wB5NvSS3w_A Fidelity To Truth In Our Field Of Ministry: https://youtu.be/InTq1bv1ke0Our View Of Spiritual Leadership: https://youtu.be/otiqeD98x6Q "How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-build-effective-pastoral-teams/#arve-vimeo-1038389083","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1038389083?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/STP-S31-EP05-How-to-Build-Effective-Pastoral-Team.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-12-13","description":"How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How to Build Effective Pastoral TeamsHow to Build Effective Pastoral TeamsHow to Build Effective Pastoral TeamsWhat does it take to build and sustain a unified, effective pastoral team in the local church? How do roles such as senior pastor, associate pastor, worship pastor, and youth pastor contribute to the health and growth of a congregation? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot explore these critical questions, providing practical and biblically sound advice. Whether you're a senior pastor, associate pastor, or church member, this episode offers profound insights into building teams that reflect Christ's love, unity, and purpose. Join us for this deep and thought-provoking discussion on what it means to lead and serve in pastoral ministry. Dr. Caldwell begins by emphasizing the biblical foundation for pastoral ministry teams. Like-mindedness is vital. It doesn't require uniformity on every doctrinal matter, but when it comes to ecclesiology, ministry philosophy and core theological issues, it does. Dr. Caldwell highlights that first-tier doctrinal issues are non-negotiable, second-tier issues characterize a particular church or group of churches so much that if you disagree on these, it will be very difficult to work together, third-tier differences can be navigated with charity while still being able to serve together. The ability to work through these distinctions is a mark of spiritual maturity. It reveals humility and respect, along with fostering unity among church leaders. Grounded in the teaching that Christ is the head of the church, church leadership teams function best when operating as a plurality of biblically qualified elders (See 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1). This plurality is not egalitarian but structured with clear roles, creating what he calls “functional order.” Functional order ensures that each pastor serve...

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Tom Pennington’s New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 30:30

Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion "Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/tom-penningtons-new-book-the-biblical-view-of-abortion/#arve-youtube--_oivpinwpc","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/-_oIVpInWPc?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STP-S31-EP04-Tom-Pennington-on-Life-Faith-and-Abortion-from-a-Biblical-View.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-12","description":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesRelated sermons:The Gospel as Preservative: https://youtu.be/4VXDmzWWOroPreaching the Gospel to Christians: https://youtu.be/I2Xs82FCbKINot Ashamed: https://youtu.be/fJxVkyIRq8MWhat the Gospel Reveals: https://youtu.be/vdE99xin_lAThe Nature of Abraham's Faith: https://youtu.be/IYWAcTnLW8UNo Condemnation: https://youtu.be/ZpCYqoRb1X8The Ugliness of Sin & The Beauty of Grace: https://youtu.be/sSWt-f6KM8YThe Only Hope for the Guilt Soul: https://youtu.be/-MA3McX0NWA "Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/tom-penningtons-new-book-the-biblical-view-of-abortion/#arve-vimeo-1031755568","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1031755568?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STP-S31-EP04-Tom-Pennington-on-Life-Faith-and-Abortion-from-a-Biblical-View.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-22","description":"Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Tom Pennington's New Book: The Biblical View of AbortionWhat does the Bible say about abortion? How should Christians respond to the pressing issue of abortion in our culture today? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell is joined by special guest Dr. Tom Pennington, author of a book about to be released, The Biblical View of Abortion: God's Heart for Life in the Womb. Together, they dive deep into the topic of abortion, examining it from a biblical, historical, and pastoral perspective. For Christians wrestling with how to think biblically about abortion or for those seeking to equip themselves to engage in conversations about abortion, this episode offers both clarity and encouragement. This episode does not shy away from the hard truths. Dr. Pennington's insights are grounded in Scripture. He's careful in his presentations of the truth and seeks to accurately define terms and language used that are often taken for granted. His wisdom and insight on this subject are shaped by his view of and reverence for the Word of God and by his many years of pastoral ministry, making this a must-watch episode for anyone who wants to understand what the Bible says about abortion and what the Christian understanding and response ought to be.Dr. Pennington shares how this book originated from a sermon series he preached at Countryside Bible Church as a result of the Dobbs vs. Jackson Supreme Court case and decision handed down. He explains the importance of equipping Christians with a clear understanding of what Scripture says about life in the womb and how to navigate the arguments surrounding abortion in today's culture. The conversation highlights how this issue is not just a social or political matter...

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When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 26:23

When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline "When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/when-parents-disagree-finding-common-ground-in-child-discipline/#arve-youtube-jgrxdpeboqk","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jgrXDpEbOqk?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STP-S31-EP03-When-Parents-Disagree-Finding-Common-Ground-in-Child-Discipline.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-13","description":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: Husbands & Wives Growing Through Marriage | Ephesians 5 Shepherding Adult Children A Startling View of Divorce & Remarriage | Matthew 19 "When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/when-parents-disagree-finding-common-ground-in-child-discipline/#arve-vimeo-1029429664","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1029429664?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STP-S31-EP03-When-Parents-Disagree-Finding-Common-Ground-in-Child-Discipline.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-13","description":"When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child DisciplineThis week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot tackle an issue many Christian parents face: What should Christian parents do when they disagree on disciplining their children? In this episode, Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot delve into the tensions that arise when a husband and wife hold differing perspectives on how best to discipline their children—whether young children or teenagers—and how this tension can impact the family dynamic. Join us as Dr. Caldwell offers biblically grounded insights on how to navigate the challenges parents face in different situations when it comes to fostering harmony and effective discipline in the home. This episode provides invaluable advice for parents who truly desire to work through the difficulties of discipline disagreements, emphasizing that true harmony requires humility, patience, and open communication. Dr. Caldwell's insights are grounded in Scripture, offering a balanced and biblical approach to child discipline. Whether you're a new parent or have been navigating these challenges for years, this episode will inspire you to seek unity in your parenting approach, honoring both your spouse and the Lord as you raise your children.The conversation begins by highlighting the real struggles many parents face when they disagree about how to address a child's wrong behavior and disobedience. Dr. Philpot introduces the topic by reflecting on situations where differences in discipline can create prolonged tension in a marriage. Both hosts explore and discuss how disagreements may lead to parents feeling upset and belittled and can even spark tension for hours or days if unresolved. Dr. Caldwell responds with insights on how discipline should be approached through discernment, submission to Christ, and a desire to honor God together as parents, stressing that parenting requires Spirit-led judgment rather than holdin...

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How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 56:20

How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results? "How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-should-christians-respond-to-the-2024-election-results/#arve-youtube-umu0euxyo04","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/uMu0eUxyO04?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STP-S31-EP02-How-Should-Christians-Respond-to-the-2024-Election-Results.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-08","description":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: Discernment - The Truth in Love Conference 2021 Discernment for Chaotic Times - Part 1 Discernment for Chaotic Times - Part 2 Discernment for the Ages Discernment and the Doctrine of Christ Qualities of Love - Is Discerning Loving By God's Standard A Godly Reading of the Golden Rule "How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-should-christians-respond-to-the-2024-election-results/#arve-vimeo-1027397694","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1027397694?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/STP-S31-EP02-How-Should-Christians-Respond-to-the-2024-Election-Results.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-08","description":"How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results? The 2024 U.S. presidential election has concluded with some potentially significant and consequential implications for both Christians and the broader culture. Today on the podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell delve into this monumental event that's now on the lips of most Americans. The election resulted in a win for the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, marking a non-consecutive return to office. For Christians, the results bring many questions and concerns about faith, governance, culture, and our nation's future. Dr. Philpot and Dr. Caldwell aim to discuss and consider what the election outcome might mean for believers in America. Join us for this timely episode of the Straight Truth Podcast as we explore how believers can navigate the complexities of politics and government while staying anchored in the eternal truths of God's Word. Dr. Caldwell begins by acknowledging the diversity of opinions regarding politics and government within the Christian community, understanding that believers may hold different convictions about political candidates. However, he emphasizes that voting is not merely about choosing a person but about supporting a worldview that aligns with biblical principles. This perspective focuses on the role of government and the protection of freedoms, including the right to religious liberty, free speech, and the sanctity of life. According to Dr. Caldwell, the election represents a stance against ideologies that lean towards secularism or even Marxism, which stand in stark contrast to Judeo-Christian values and the freedom to practice one's faith openly. The podcast episode explores the scriptural mandate for believers to pray for their leaders,

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Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 44:48

Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond? "Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/navigating-moral-insanity-how-should-the-church-respond/#arve-youtube-lg_4jwjpo1c","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/LG_4jwjpo1c?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Navigating-Moral-Insanity-How-Should-the-Church-Respond.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-12-01","description":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: The Lives We Are Urged to Live The Qualities of Love - Part 1 The Qualities of Love Part - 2 Love is Not Selfish Living Like Free Men - Part 1 Living Like Free Men - Part 2 When a Trap Becomes an Invitation A Great Divide: Our Profession Versus Our Living One Ambition: To Please Christ Humble Servants Lovers of What? "Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/navigating-moral-insanity-how-should-the-church-respond/#arve-vimeo-1025209596","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1025209596?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Navigating-Moral-Insanity-How-Should-the-Church-Respond.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-11-01","description":"Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond? Today on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss how Christians can navigate and respond to the cultural and moral chaos around them with a steady and sure biblical perspective. To do this, believers must be rooted and grounded in the Word of God, holding firmly to a biblical worldview. As they reflect on the moral insanity in society, they mention how issues like political strife, social disorder, and even disagreement and division in the church contribute to our sense of stress and unease. They remind us that God's Word teaches us that where there is sin, there is disorder, and along with disorder comes chaos. And where these are, there will be increased feelings of stress, anxiety, and unrest, even among believers. But rather than reacting impulsively with anxiety and despair to cultural shifts and upheavals, believers must be intentional about approaching the times with a biblical mindset using the Scriptures as their guide. They note that, historically, society has faced similar challenges, and Scripture has always provided the blueprint for faithful living, regardless of what's happening all around us. They point to examples from the New Testament, where all kinds of sexual immorality, idolatry, murder, and hatred were going on during the writers lifetimes, just as they are in ours. Yet believers were called to live faithfully, regardless of the prevailing culture. This remains true for Christians today; it is no different, our marching orders never change. Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot also address the issue of living in the "last days," the period of time between Christ's ascension and His return. While some may think or believe that current events signal the "end times,

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2024 Election Christian Voting Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 59:39

2024 Election Christian Voting Guide "2024 Election Christian Voting Guide" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/2024-election-christian-voting-guide/#arve-youtube-zvimfig3t4g","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ZvIMfiG3t4g?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/STP-S30-SPED-01-2024-Election-Christian-Voting-Guide.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-24","description":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: A Christian Vision for Engaging the World - Part 1 A Christian Vision for Engaging the World - Part 2 Responding to Opposition One Ambition: To Please Christ "2024 Election Christian Voting Guide " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/2024-election-christian-voting-guide/#arve-vimeo-1021340328","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1021340328?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/STP-S30-SPED-01-2024-Election-Christian-Voting-Guide.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-10-24","description":"2024 Election Christian Voting Guide"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify 2024 Election Christian Voting Guide Election season is upon us, and the cacophony of voices and arguments around the election can be nearly deafening. This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, we have compiled several episodes together to help Christians think seriously about elections, voting, and the choices we must consider as we head to the US voting booths this October/November 2024. Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot remind us that as US citizens, it is both a right and a privilege that we have to vote, and we should do that using biblical lenses. Together, they discuss numerous examples of how this can be practically applied throughout the video. One of the most important things Dr. Caldwell says is that we shouldn't be concerned with identifying ourselves as Republicans or Democrats but as Christians. He gives us more details about this as he and Dr. Philpot explore and examine issues relating to conscience and voting, political platforms, governing philosophies, abortion, the sexual immorality of our culture and how it affects the political realm, transgender issues, gender dysphoria, the education of children, immigration, modern warfare, and much much more. They even offer helpful advice on engaging in political discussions with others who disagree with us as we seek to present biblical arguments without being combative. Join us for these crucial conversations as they seek to navigate the complexities of voting with a biblical worldview and give us insights on how to vote biblically. Elections are consequential, and how we vote really does matter. Dr. Caldwell reminds us that we are on dangerous ground when we think we already know everything there is to know. In the musical fantasy Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket tells Pinocchio, “Always let your conscience be your guide.” But this isn't advice we should take or follow. Our consciences are not inerrant; they are meant to be informed by the truth of Scripture. As Christians, we want to be soaked in and saturated with the Word of God and then take and apply that to everything we do in life, including our role as citizens in the United States. Therefore, educating ourselves with the Word of God is the m...

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Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 9:06

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Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God's Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 6:17

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How can Christians build a legacy that honors God?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 8:02

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You Must Be Perfect! | Understanding Jesus’ Command in the Sermon on the Mount

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 8:27

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Divorce and Remarriage | Repentance After Divorce and Remarriage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 8:38

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How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 7:26

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Why Every Christian Should Be Ready to Defend Their Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 10:14

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Biblical Perspectives on Health and Fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 10:09

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Biblical Perspectives on Health and Fitness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 8:07

The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election "The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/biblical-perspectives-on-health-and-fitness/#arve-youtube-okbgbw1iiyw","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/okbgBW1iiYw?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP10-The-Armor-of-God-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-08-08","description":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: The Beautiful Life & Civil Authority The Wisdom of Christ The Christian's Relationship to Governing Authorities Why the World Hates Christians Blind Opposition "The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/biblical-perspectives-on-health-and-fitness/#arve-vimeo-993146820","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/993146820?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP10-The-Armor-of-God-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-01","description":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election Every four years in the United States, we enter an election year where we are provided the opportunity, having been given the right, as citizens to vote for the President of the US. We are in the thick of that season as we prepare to vote this November, just three months away. It seems that we hear the news media increasingly telling us that this is the most significant election of our lifetimes, where the constant refrain is that if so and so is not elected or if this party is not elected, it will lead to the destruction of democracy or the loss of certain liberties we have as Americans. Dr. Josh Philpot shares that this year feels as though it's more consequential than previous years. He asks Dr. Richard Caldwell if he would talk briefly to the listeners of the Straight Truth Podcast about some of these things. He also asks Dr. Calwell to share how consequential an election like this might be within a biblical worldview. Dr. Caldwell believes this year's election is going to be very consequential. During his nearly 61 years of life, he has seen a significant change in this country, especially concerning its moral atmosphere. This is witnessed in a nation or a society where God removes His restraining grace from them and gives people over to their sinfulness. There's this downward plunge into darkness and destruction where insanity sets in. Dr. Caldwell believes we've reached that place in our culture, and he shares examples of the kinds of moral insanity we are experiencing. Therefore, our country is different, and as we've descended into this moral insanity, we've lost touch with what made this nation what it once was. Our Founders were in touch with the idea that our Creator afforded certain freedoms and rights to people just by virtue of their existence. But we're heading dangerously towards socialism, communism, or even Marxism, very dangerous ideologies, systems of governments that have had disastrous results where they have taken root in the history of the world. Dr. Caldwell says when we see our country headed in this direction, he believes that elections really matter.

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The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 11:16

The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election "The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/the-role-of-faith-in-the-2024-election/#arve-youtube-okbgbw1iiyw","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/okbgBW1iiYw?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP10-The-Armor-of-God-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-08-08","description":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Related sermons: The Beautiful Life & Civil Authority The Wisdom of Christ The Christian's Relationship to Governing Authorities Why the World Hates Christians Blind Opposition "The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/the-role-of-faith-in-the-2024-election/#arve-vimeo-993146820","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/993146820?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP10-The-Armor-of-God-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-01","description":"The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election Every four years in the United States, we enter an election year where we are provided the opportunity, having been given the right, as citizens to vote for the President of the US. We are in the thick of that season as we prepare to vote this November, just three months away. It seems that we hear the news media increasingly telling us that this is the most significant election of our lifetimes, where the constant refrain is that if so and so is not elected or if this party is not elected, it will lead to the destruction of democracy or the loss of certain liberties we have as Americans. Dr. Josh Philpot shares that this year feels as though it's more consequential than previous years. He asks Dr. Richard Caldwell if he would talk briefly to the listeners of the Straight Truth Podcast about some of these things. He also asks Dr. Calwell to share how consequential an election like this might be within a biblical worldview. Dr. Caldwell believes this year's election is going to be very consequential. During his nearly 61 years of life, he has seen a significant change in this country, especially concerning its moral atmosphere. This is witnessed in a nation or a society where God removes His restraining grace from them and gives people over to their sinfulness. There's this downward plunge into darkness and destruction where insanity sets in. Dr. Caldwell believes we've reached that place in our culture, and he shares examples of the kinds of moral insanity we are experiencing. Therefore, our country is different, and as we've descended into this moral insanity, we've lost touch with what made this nation what it once was. Our Founders were in touch with the idea that our Creator afforded certain freedoms and rights to people just by virtue of their existence. But we're heading dangerously towards socialism, communism, or even Marxism, very dangerous ideologies, systems of governments that have had disastrous results where they have taken root in the history of the world. Dr. Caldwell says when we see our country headed in this direction, he believes that elections really matter.

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The Armor of God Explained

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 10:11

"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/the-armor-of-god-explained/#arve-youtube-okbgbw1iiyw","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/okbgBW1iiYw?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP10-The-Armor-of-God-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-08-08","description":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesRelated sermons:The Christian's Battle - 4 Sermons on Ephesians 6The Christian's Armor - 6 Sermons on Ephesians 6The Importance of PrayerPerseverance in Prayer "Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/the-armor-of-god-explained/#arve-vimeo-993146820","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/993146820?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP10-The-Armor-of-God-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-01","description":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with GodToday on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot introduces us to Isaiah 59, which provides some Old Testament background to what Paul says in Ephesians 6 regarding the armor of God. The spiritual armor given in Ephesians 6 is a means for Christians to be strengthened in our daily walk with Christ. It's meant to help us guard against the schemes of the devil. The armor of God is what Dr. Philpot would like Dr. Richard Caldwell to speak about in this episode today. Join in on the conversation to learn about the Christian's spiritual armor. You'll hear about the pieces of armor we are to use and learn how we are to go about using them.Dr. Caldwell tells us what the two passages have in common is the kindness of the Lord. In His kindness, He gives us imagery that helps us grasp what He has supplied for us, for what He's called us to be and do. The Isaiah passage is obviously what the Lord Himself is doing. But, in Ephesians, it is what He supplies us with. The imagery in Ephesians is of very practical things that are filled with spiritual significance and power that enable us to walk in His ability and strength.As we look at Ephesians 6, we are alerted to a world of activity that takes place all around us that we can't see. Behind all this activity is the outworking of the devil, and we're given this spiritual armor so that we can stand firm against his schemes. It is supplied for us to fight the spiritual battle we are engaged in that's real and powerful, even though we can't see it. So Paul tells us to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. We can be confident that the imagery supplied speaks of practical steps we are to take that are infused with real spiritual power from the God who gave us these steps. Putting on the armor is faith in action, believing the Lord, and taking the steps He's given us. And from the outset, determination is set before us. We do this by putting on the whole armor of God so that we are able to withstand in the evil day,

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Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 8:35

"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/silence-solitude-how-prayer-meditation-strengthens-your-relationship-with-god/#arve-youtube-sbr4gbnjope","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/SBr4GbNJOPE?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP09-Prayer-Advice-How-Solitude-and-Silence-Strengthen-Your-Relationship-with-God.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-08-01","description":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesRelated sermons:The Truly Blessed PersonThe Lives We Are Urged to LiveA Holy ResponsibilityThe Call to Endurance12 Sermons on the Life of Peace from Philippians 4The Believing LifeGod's Word & God's People "Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/silence-solitude-how-prayer-meditation-strengthens-your-relationship-with-god/#arve-vimeo-990571348","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/990571348?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-S29-EP09-Prayer-Advice-How-Solitude-and-Silence-Strengthen-Your-Relationship-with-God.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-09-01","description":"Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with GodWe live in a chaotic culture obsessed with noise, clutter, and activity. We live very busy lives immersed in this cacophony all day, every day. The ability to think clearly without our minds and thoughts being constantly bombarded is highly impacted by it all. In several Psalms, we find exhortations to be still, to meditate, to rest, and even to wait on the Lord. Psalms 1, 4, 37, 46, and 119 represent just a few examples. In the New Testament, in Matthew 6, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about prayer. As He does this, He exhorts His disciples and followers to go into their room, shut the door, and pray to their Father in secret, and not be like the Pharisees who pray out in the open places, where they will be seen and heard. These texts seem to encourage a kind of silence and solitude in the Christian life. Does that require us to run off to an unpopulated area, live off the grid, and forsake televisions and telephones? Or could just small amounts of time, short periods of silence, and moments of being still help us in our spiritual life? Might they enhance it in one way or another? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss what these exhortations mean, how to implement them, and how they will help us in our fellowship with our God.Dr. Caldwell tells us that activity can be an avoidance of other things. It's not always the case, but it does play into the busyness of our lives. We tend to think if we stay busy, we won't have to deal with this or that, and we won't have to think about them. But, one of the reasons that God has designed, as part of our lives of worship, moments dedicated to quietness, reflection, meditation on truth, prayer,

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The Problem with Culturally Focused Churches

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 7:35

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Exploring Women’s Roles in Christian Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 10:16

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Becoming a Godly Father: Essential Tips for Christian Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 9:19

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Confession and Accountability

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 8:08

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Overcoming Spiritual Dryness: Practical Steps for Christians

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 9:35

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Assisted Suicide: A Christian Take on Assisted Suicide

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 9:25

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Surrogacy, Designer Babies, and God’s Design for Family

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024

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Balancing Faith and Truth in Interfaith Dialogue: A Christian Guide

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024

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When Facing Serious Marital Issues, is divorce an option?

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 43:07

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How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 37:49

"How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-should-christians-vote-trump-stormy-scandal-violent-protests-and-workplace-pressures/#arve-youtube--hnikxzbgfm664db07213817085779686","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/-hNikxZBgFM?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-SE-EP01-Christian-Voting-Ethics-Trump-Stormy-Scandal-Violent-Protests-and-Workplace-Pressures.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-17","description":"How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesThe Believer & The WorldThe Christian's Relationship to Governing AuthoritiesOne Ambition: To Please ChristPrepared for Persecution - Parts 1 & 2The Test of Hard Teaching - Parts 1 & 2God's Controversy With His PeopleWhat God Delights In "How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-should-christians-vote-trump-stormy-scandal-violent-protests-and-workplace-pressures/#arve-vimeo-946307587664db07213fda353983213","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/946307587?dnt=1&app_id=122963&transparent=0&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-SE-EP01-Christian-Voting-Ethics-Trump-Stormy-Scandal-Violent-Protests-and-Workplace-Pressures.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-17","description":"How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace PressuresAs Christians, we need to be saturated with the Scriptures, forming our worldview based on them. We must then apply that biblical worldview to everything we choose and do in life as citizens of earthly nations, countries, and states where we live. This includes, and shouldn't have to be mentioned, how we think about ethics and morals. They impact how we vote, what we should consider that disqualifies a person from serving in public office, how we choose to react to perceived injustices, how we respond to those in authority over us and more. Join us and listen in this week to the Straight Truth Podcast. We've compiled a few episodes in which Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot will help us think through our responsibilities as heavenly citizens and yet earthly citizens awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Questions answered in the episode cover what we can do, what we can't do, what we shouldn't do, what we should do, how we should do it, and when we should do it.Dr. Caldwell says as Christians, we are facing some monumental issues in the days in which we live. To identify ourselves with any particular party, institution, or group isn't the ultimate issue for us. We want to look at all things and examine our choices through the lens of Scripture. We need to ask ourselves some questions. Like, what does God say about this in His Word? How should we respond? What can we do?We aren't revolutionaries, we don't live in a theocracy, and we aren't the Old Testament biblical nation of Israel.

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How to Suffer According to God’s Will

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 8:42

"How to Suffer According to God's Will" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-suffer-according-to-gods-will/#arve-youtube-vuksh5r_xbk664009858d43d604831569","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VUKsH5r_XBk?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Suffer According to God's Will","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-EP10-How-to-Suffer-According-to-Gods-Will.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-09","description":"How to Suffer According to God's Will"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages For further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons: Armed for Suffering Joy in the Midst of Suffering Our Hope in Suffering Christ's Suffering & Ours Joy in Our Sufferings "How to Suffer According to God's Will " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-suffer-according-to-gods-will/#arve-vimeo-933831467664009858dfad592706669","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/933831467?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Suffer According to God's Will","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-EP10-How-to-Suffer-According-to-Gods-Will.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-09","description":"How to Suffer According to God's Will"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How to Suffer According to God's WillSuffering is a part of life in this fallen world; we will all be exposed to some kind of suffering during our lifetime. The difficulties and hardships will vary from person to person, but we all will suffer. But no matter what pains and sorrows come into our lives as Christians, how we respond and deal with them matters greatly. 1 Peter 4:19 says, let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. No one wants to suffer, no one seeks after suffering, and we all avoid it as much as it's up to us, but here in 1 Peter 4, it speaks of suffering for the will of God. How do we suffer in accord with God's will as we struggle with pain, sorrow, anguish, grief, and all the rest? Is there a way to do this that is joyful and God-honoring, as we entrust ourselves to God for the outcome, seeking to remain faithful through it all? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss Christian suffering, pointing us to the One who made us and reminding us to look to Him so that we would know a kind of joy and peace through our sufferings that the world cannot know.Dr. Caldwell begins by pointing us to what Peter says in this verse. First, we need to know that suffering and the will of God are not combatants. Suffering belongs, in many cases, to doing the will of God. So right there, wherever you are, whatever you're facing is where God wants you to be. Knowing then that I can suffer in the will of God will involve trusting God in that suffering. Because, inevitably, there are escape hatches; there are ways out of that suffering. You can get out, but you won't get out in the will of God. You'll get out by violating His will, by choosing sin over suffering. We have to trust Him in the midst of it and go on entrusting ourselves to Him through it. The next part of the verse speaks of whom we are entrusting ourselves; a faithful Creator. God, whom we are trusting, is the Creator who made everything. He is the sustainer of everything and controls everything. We've no reason to fear in our suffering. We can trust Him every step of the way because He is Sovereign over all things.

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How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 10:20

"How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-increase-your-bible-knowledge/#arve-youtube-dkaislqbqvu66364ce8187a3471025284","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DkaISLQbqvU?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-EP08-How-to-Increase-Your-Bible-Knowledge.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-02","description":"How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:The Aim of Christian ExhortationThe Word of God and UsThe Believer's Relationship to ScripturePreparing to Receive the WordPrizing the Power of ScriptureA Doer of God's WordThe Outcome of Our Approach to God's WordEncountering God's WordThe Sufficiency of Scripture - Speaking the Truth in Love Conference 2018The Priority of Preaching - Speaking the Truth in Love Conference 2020 "How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-increase-your-bible-knowledge/#arve-vimeo-93346566066364ce8192cc310688661","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/933465660?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STP-S28-EP08-How-to-Increase-Your-Bible-Knowledge.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-05-02","description":"How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How to Increase Your Bible KnowledgeThe Bible is more accessible today than in generations past. We can read it in printed book form, digitally on our computers, phones, tablets, etc. We even have apps that will read it to us. But just because we have all this access in these various forms and ways, it doesn't mean that people are actually reading the Bible and understanding it. Based on the current state of evangelical churches and numerous studies and polls, access to the Bible appears to have outpaced Christians reading it and growing in biblical knowledge. Biblical literacy has fallen by the wayside and is suffering greatly. Biblical literacy involves a deep awareness of the meaning of what's in the Bible. It's not just knowing its contents and facts, but the ability to read and understand the Bible rightly from Genesis to Revelation, able to explain what holds it together from beginning to end – what is the grand narrative. Many Christians who have gone to church their whole lives don't have a solid grounding in the Scriptures. That lack of knowledge is now being passed down from generation to generation. Why is this so important, and what can we do about it? How can we actively encourage good Bible literacy? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Philpot asks Dr. Richard Caldwell if he would recommend some strategies or principles for Christians that will improve their biblical literacy. He also asks how parents can best help their children, teens, and young adults with this issue. Dr. Caldwell says the importance of it is easy to demonstrate. The Scriptures themselves exhort us to know the Scriptures. The example of our Savior exhorts us to know the Scriptures. We see this modeled throughout the entirety of His life. Even the New Testament itself is a model of the knowledge of Scripture because so much of the New Testament Scriptures references the Old Testament; we see how the writers model their mastery of the Scriptures. So then,

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Does Faith Alone Save? Faith vs Works

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 6:54

"Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/does-faith-alone-save-faith-vs-works/#arve-youtube-7assvbdc6_o662cf783f0e7a066323474","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7AsSVBDC6_o?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP08-Does-Faith-Alone-Save-You.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-25","description":"Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages For further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons: The True Gospel The Way to Righteousness God Will Receive Through Faith in Jesus Christ The New Creation & New Life Faith that Saves - Part 1 & 2 Real Root, Real Fruit The Day of Separation - Parts 1 & 2 "Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/does-faith-alone-save-faith-vs-works/#arve-vimeo-931218132662cf783f199c856909344","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/931218132?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP08-Does-Faith-Alone-Save-You.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-25","description":"Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Does Faith Alone Save: Faith vs Works This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Philpot asks Dr. Caldwell to discuss the relationship between faith and works in the New Testament. There are numerous texts where Paul speaks about justification by faith alone. But then there is James, who writes and says a person is justified by works and not by faith alone, using the same word Paul uses elsewhere in his writings. This presents a complicated situation for interpreters of Scripture, even mature interpreters. How is this not contradictory? How do we work these two things out? How do we understand the relationship between faith and works as they are put forth in the New Testament? Dr. Caldwell says the answer is we must hear the words of these biblical writers as they are used in their context. Context is the key because the writers can use the identically same words but with slightly different meanings depending on the context. When we think about justification, being declared righteous, it has to do with being justified before God. The very moment when one believes in Jesus as the Son of God, as Lord and Savior, they are declared right with God on the finished work of God's Son. At the very moment of genuine faith, God imputes Christ's righteousness to our account on faith alone. Our justification is by faith alone and not based on our works but based on Christ's finished work. What James is speaking about is something different. He speaks of being declared righteous before men. So then, let's consider some questions. How does the world know that I've been accepted by God, that my sins are forgiven, the righteousness of Christ is now really mine? How does the world know I'm really one of God's children? The answer is not just based on my faith alone. That is, upon my profession or declaration of faith alone. James speaks of the faith of demons, the realm of the dead, who believe and tremble. So it's not just by a mere profession of faith that the world knows God has done this in my life. It's by my works as well. Saving faith is never alone.

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Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isn't

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 9:00

"Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isn't" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/christian-liberty-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt/#arve-youtube-bn01jj8ikwi66215d967c13c667357661","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/bn01jj8IKwI?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isnu2019t","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP07-Christian-Liberty-What-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-18","description":"Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isnu2019t"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages For further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons: Considering Others The Value of Your Soul The Lives We Are Urged to Live Christian Parenting A Generational Plan for Discipleship Truth in Human Relationships "Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isn't " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/christian-liberty-what-it-is-and-what-it-isnt/#arve-vimeo-93043432766215d967ccb7264385705","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/930434327?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isnu2019t","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP07-Christian-Liberty-What-it-is-and-what-it-isnt-.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-18","description":"Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isnu2019t"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isn'tChristian liberty flows out of our Christian freedom, which comes from being set free in Christ. In Christ, we've been liberated, and that liberty/freedom is given to us to serve Him and others, not to indulge in our personal preferences. Many things fall into the realm of Christian liberty. Some modern-day issues concerning Christian liberty include the drinking of alcohol, smoking, education of children, music choices, media choices, etc. What are the principles in the New Testament that guide us in understanding what Christians are free to do and those that we are not? How should we interact with other Christians who disagree with us in terms of what Christians are free to do? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast to hear the conversation between Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot regarding Christian liberties and how our love for God and others should be the ruling principle for our decisions concerning our freedoms of choice.Dr. Caldwell says we first begin with determining what belongs to the realm of liberty. Anything the Bible doesn't expressly forbid is one way to think about it. He expands on that, saying we also need to consider things forbidden by Scripture in principle. For example, the Bible does not expressly forbid the smoking of marijuana. However, the Bible expressly condemns drunkenness/inebriation; being under the influence of some substance. Here now is a principle for how to think about smoking anything, not just marijuana. If our desires are right and our hearts are in the right place, we want to honor the Lord in how we think about these things, which, in turn, will affect how we choose concerning them. So it's not just asking what can we do, but what should we do. So this is another way the New Testament would direct us.The principle that rules over our Christian liberties is love. It is love for God and love for others. It's in this realm in which we operate and exercise our freedoms. Within this realm, we also need to remember the Apostle Paul says just because al...

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Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 9:52

"Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/should-my-kids-be-involved-in-sports-on-sundays/#arve-youtube-byl7mqd8tza66187e0eb8d3b716217509","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Byl7mQD8tzA?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP04-Struggling-to-Balance-Extracurricular-Activities-with-Faith.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-11","description":"Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:Considering OthersThe Value of Your SoulThe Lives We Are Urged to LiveChristian ParentingA Generational Plan for DiscipleshipTruth in Human Relationships "Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays? " | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/should-my-kids-be-involved-in-sports-on-sundays/#arve-vimeo-92773097766187e0eb9a06635079970","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/927730977?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP04-Struggling-to-Balance-Extracurricular-Activities-with-Faith.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-11","description":"Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?As Christians, should our entire life revolve around our church and the activities there? Or can we have some even-keeled balance where we regularly attend church yet can also participate in outside activities like sports teams, dance, gymnastics, horseback riding, playing a musical instrument, singing in a choir, etc.? How should Christians balance their family life with all the extracurricular activities available to them and their children? There are so many extracurricular things to choose from. It's easy to get caught up in the fun of participating and being a part of these activities outside the church. And in and of themselves, they aren't all bad. But it does seem that these things can also distract us, becoming our all-out pursuit for many reasons. Can families participate in these extracurricular activities and enjoy them, even encouraging their children in these pursuits, without it becoming a sin issue? Dr. Caldwell says that these pursuits become sinful when we ignore the clear mandates of Scripture. When it comes to matters of liberty, in the realm of matters of judgment, you always begin with the things that are non-negotiable and fixed then, you move from those things out to other questions. What we see fixed in the Scriptures is the regular gathering of God's people on the Lord's Day for worship, being exhorted in the book of Hebrews not to forsake our assembling together. So when the church gathers, we should be there, and this should be the clear pattern of any believer, whether it's two or even three times a week. However, there will be the occasional things that take us away here or there, like a trip or vacation. But the clear pattern of our life should be faithfulness to the Lord's church whenever it gathers corporately. This is a non-negotiable, a clear standard we can begin with when thinking about extracurriculars. Beyond this, we will still need to think about our values. What's most important to us, what's most important to us when it comes to our children?

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Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 9:58

"Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/is-the-sunday-service-for-evangelism/#arve-youtube-wh-aoxczdg06612df81370ae514240416","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/wH-aOxczdG0?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP03-Is-Sunday-Service-For-Evangelism.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-04","description":"Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:Considering OthersGifts for Maturity & UnityThe Need for MaturityThrough Faith in Jesus ChristA Godly Reading of the Golden RuleEncountering God's WordThe Worship of the Church: Parts 1-8 "Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/is-the-sunday-service-for-evangelism/#arve-vimeo-9272383326612df8137b77336488344","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/927238332?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STP-S28-EP03-Is-Sunday-Service-For-Evangelism.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-04-04","description":"Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism? On our last episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discussed the words cessationism versus continuationism. Dr. Caldwell defined what these terms mean in their association with spiritual gifts. He also explained the different kinds of groupings within the gifts and what trajectory he sees the New Testament Scriptures to take regarding the group of sign gifts. Dr. Philpot believes there is more we need to know and think about regarding the continuation movement. He asks Dr. Caldwell what might be the motivating factors behind those who believe in charismatic theology and the continuation of gifts. What is behind the desire to have these sign gifts, and what drives the hype? Is there danger involved with not understanding these things correctly? How can Christians really know whether one way is right and the other is not? As Dr. Caldwell explained in the last episode, the main thrust of the argument by continuationists is they see no verse or text of Scripture that completely rules out the operation of these gifts. Dr. Caldwell reminds us that he disagrees with their reading of Scripture on this topic. However, he also sees other possible motivations behind those who want to believe these gifts are still operational. One is the desire to not miss out on something God would have for us. In their reading of the Scriptures, they see an experience described that they haven't experienced. For example, what they see in the Book of Acts and then wanting to repeat it. But this is a misunderstanding of a verse, verses, or even whole passages of Scripture that are descriptive and not prescriptive. The difference is important. Wrong interpretation can lead to wrong thinking and wrong behavior. We don't need something more. If we have Christ, we have everything that we need, everything God wants us to have. Another element of that is that we have the completed canon of Scripture. There is nothing that we need to know that God wants us to know that we don't already have in His Word. We have an all-sufficient word. Secondly, Dr. Caldwell thinks some believe that some of these gifts would...

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Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 11:31

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Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 13:13

"Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/miraculous-gifts-today-debating-cessationism-vs-continuationism-pt-1/#arve-youtube-bi3p0typ94c65fed55905895416685054","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/bI3P0TYp94c?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STP-S28-EP01-Do-We-Still-Need-Miraculous-Gifts-Today-Pt1.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-03-21","description":"Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:Cessationism Demonstrated & Defended - Parts 1 & 2Variety But Unity - Parts 1 & 2The Gift of Prophecy - Parts 1, 2 & 3God's Holy WordFrom Partial to Perfect "Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/miraculous-gifts-today-debating-cessationism-vs-continuationism-pt-1/#arve-vimeo-92029687665fed55906420323661706","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/920296876?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STP-S28-EP01-Do-We-Still-Need-Miraculous-Gifts-Today-Pt1.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-03-21","description":"Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot wants to talk with Dr. Richard Caldwell about a couple of words he refers to as $5 words. These words he refers to are cessationism and continuationism. But what do these words mean? In these words, we find root words that mean to cease and to continue. But biblically speaking, what are we talking about when these words are used? When someone uses these words, it's meant to describe a theological position. The position involves a disagreement among Christians as to whether spiritual gifts remain operational within the church or whether the operation of spiritual gifts ceased with the Apostolic Age or sometime shortly afterward. Would you like to learn more about this? Join us and listen in as Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot seek to help us better understand this terminology used to describe what Christians believe the Bible teaches regarding the ceasing and continuing operation of spiritual gifts.To start us off, Dr. Caldwell provides some helpful clarification. When he talks about cessationism, it's really only about one category of spiritual gifts. Dr. Caldwell does not use this word to imply that none of the spiritual gifts function today. He sees the New Testament as categorizing spiritual gifts into two different groups. One group consists of the apostolic sign gifts that would be temporary. The other group is edifying gifts meant to be permanent for the church and are further categorized into speaking and serving gifts. So what he says, as a cessationist, is that this one category of gifts being chiefly associated with the Apostles belonged to the Apostolic Era as significant signs, and they are no longer functioning today. But, a continuationist would say no, all of the gifts are still in operation, including those of a miraculous nature,

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Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 17:08

"Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/is-online-sports-gambling-a-sin/#arve-youtube-lsp6uxgufhg65fed5590c023757325798","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/LSp6uxGUfHg?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STP-S28-EP06-Online-Gambling.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-03-14","description":"Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:A Contrast in TreasureSeeing the True Treasure-Serving the True GodAre You Prepared?The Disciple's Riches - Parts 1 & 2Lessons for a StormWorship and the Mortification of SinA Love the Christian Must RejectThe True Gain of GodlinessTaking Hold of Real LifeLovers of What? "Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/is-online-sports-gambling-a-sin/#arve-vimeo-92062499865fed5590ca2f502712859","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/920624998?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STP-S28-EP06-Online-Gambling.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-03-14","description":"Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?Gambling and betting are seen by many as forms of entertainment and leisure activities that are relatively harmless. But can gambling and betting of our money and resources be truly considered harmless entertainment? Gambling and betting involve activities in which, in most cases, money changes hands based on chance and risk. The risk is to the one gambling or placing bets, who often does so without rationally thinking about risk. Such activities include casino games, slot machines, card games, lotteries, scratch-off cards, horse racing, betting on sports games, and more. Many of these activities are now available online and even through apps on our phones that provide “gamers” opportunities to compete in fantasy sports competitions and tournaments for cash prizes. The appeal of gambling and betting is the thrill of the possible win and the emotional high that it brings. It holds out the opportunity to make a fast buck, to double or triple returns on seemingly small bets, and in some situations like national and state lotteries, the ability to get rich quickly. How should Christians think about all this? Does the Bible give us insight and direction on these kinds of things? Join Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot on the Straight Truth Podcast this week to hear what they understand the Bible to teach regarding gambling and betting and how it is, that these things relate to our desires and what's going on in our hearts.Dr. Caldwell shares that he doesn't want to be involved in gambling at all, at any level, and that's because it has to do with what the Bible teaches about our attitude toward wealth. Gambling dangles the carrot that it's possible to get something for next to nothing. For some, it may be about the thrill of chance and maybe even the thrill of the occasional win. But for most, when it comes to gambling/betting, it's about the desire to make money and gain wealth. Therefore, we have to ask, what does the Bible teach about wealth? Dr. Caldwell first reminds us that the Scriptures teach us not to set our hearts on wealth. He then shares Proverbs 13:11, 15:27, 20:21, and 21:5.

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Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 45:02

"Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/everything-christians-need-to-know-about-anxiety-depression-godly-joy/#arve-youtube-_mussj71qxe65fed55912277343335769","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_Mussj71QxE?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STP-S27-EP-ED-03-Everything-Christians-Need-to-Know-About-Anxiety-Depression-and-Godly-Joy.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-03-07","description":"Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:The Treasure that Allows TrustThe Lord of Night and DayThe Answer for AnxietyFacing Our Fear with Faith6 Sermons on the Life of PeaceThe Wonder of a Believer's LifeThe Cry from a Storm-Filled HeartSovereign Grace & The Son of GodJoy in Our Sufferings "Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/everything-christians-need-to-know-about-anxiety-depression-godly-joy/#arve-vimeo-91772243765fed55912c5e671772074","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/917722437?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STP-S27-EP-ED-03-Everything-Christians-Need-to-Know-About-Anxiety-Depression-and-Godly-Joy.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-03-07","description":"Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly JoyWhat is anxiety? Why do so many people struggle with it? What should Christians who struggle with anxiety, depression, despair, etc., do when they find themselves emotionally battling these overwhelming feelings? How can we rejoice in life or have joy when our spirits or souls are downcast and melancholic? Is it wrong for a Christian to consider medication as a means to help deal with these things? Is there real help and hope for our souls when we're weary and discouraged? Dr. Caldwell says that anxiety is a fear of the future, a dread of what might happen, of what might be, and the immediate answer to anxiety is to trust God. However, if you don't know Him, you can't trust Him. But for those who do know God, having been reconciled through Christ, it's our faith in Christ that is the ultimate answer for our anxious hearts. This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, we've combined several past episodes to help Christians think through these questions. The answers shared are not meant to be exhaustive because, as Dr. Caldwell says, at the end of the day, the only answers for the soul that are final and sure are those found in God's Word. But the aim is to help Christians think carefully and biblically about our thoughts, feelings, choices, attitudes, and responses to our emotional and spiritual battles. Join us as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss and answer these questions and others in this special episode.For Christians, dealing with these issues really must be a faith response that requires us to think through our lives with truth, requiring obedience in our thinking and choices and in terms of where our mind is going to go.

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Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 53:46

"Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/understanding-sin-top-questions-christians-ask-about-sin/#arve-youtube-9fbwsc-snoi65fed5591863b412287405","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9FBwSc-SNoI?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/STP-S27-EP-ED-12-Understanding-Sin-Top-Questions-Christians-Ask-About-Sin-.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-02-29","description":"Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:The Seriousness of EasterGetting to Know the God of VengeanceThe Certainty of New LifeThe Application of DoctrineSalvation's New AbilitiesWhy Grace Meets Objection'sGod-Given Motivations for Spiritual GrowthMurder Diagnosed by God's StandardThe Sin of AdulterySalvation's ObligationsThe Forgiveness of the ForgivenGod's Word for the WearyAnswers for the Doubting Heart - Parts 1 & 2No CondemnationThe Only Hope for the Guilty SoulThe Joy of ForgivenessAn Unforgiveable Blasphemy "Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/understanding-sin-top-questions-christians-ask-about-sin/#arve-vimeo-91538016265fed559190c2135611030","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/915380162?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/STP-S27-EP-ED-12-Understanding-Sin-Top-Questions-Christians-Ask-About-Sin-.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-02-20","description":"Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About SinSin is a complete disregard of God's honor, His glory, and His worthiness. It's the lack of reverence for who He is. This makes sin exceedingly hateful. If we think about it from this standpoint, even the smallest of transgressions would be something we don't want to be guilty of. So why, then, do we go on sinning after being saved? Why can't we stop sinning if all our sins have been forgiven in Christ? How can we clear our consciences and rid ourselves of the pain and anguish of our sins? What are we to do with sins we remember from our past? These questions and more will be answered in this collected episode of episodes of the Straight Truth Podcast. Join Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot as they aim to ground us in biblical truths and encourage us to live our lives for God's glory, honor, and utter worthiness. The very moment a person turns from their sin, by faith, in repentance to Jesus Christ, all sins, past, present, and future, are forgiven. But as Christians, we must know that this is not the end of our sin, for we still live in a body of flesh that is not yet perfected. Yet, as believers, we want to serve Christ and live righteous lives, and we've been given the capacity to do that. Those made new by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit will live new lives. New life in Christ will include the ongoing confession of sin. Anything less is a contradiction of who we are in Christ. Where there is no confession of sin, we are not forgiven and we are not a believer (1 John 1:9). But as believers who go on confessing our sins, we aren't now seeking God's forgiveness in a judicial sen...

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Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 37:01

"Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/satan-explained-top-questions-about-satan-answered/#arve-youtube-v_naemail1e65fed5591edca189710035","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/v_naEMAiL1E?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/STP-S27-EPED-01-Satan-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-02-22","description":"Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesFor further thought on this, consider listening to the following sermons:The Marvelous Mind of God - Parts 1 & 2Praise of the Age to ComeGloryBehind the ScenesResisting the Devil: A Neglected ResponsibilityThe Christian's Armor - Pts. 1-6Christ's Triumph Over the Tempter "Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/satan-explained-top-questions-about-satan-answered/#arve-vimeo-91388124265fed5591f7aa214132077","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/913881242?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/STP-S27-EPED-01-Satan-Explained.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-02-22","description":"Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan AnsweredWhy did God create Satan? Why was he allowed in the Garden of Eden? How is Satan allowed to be in God's presence if God cannot look upon sin? Didn't God toss him out of heaven and down to earth? The New Testament tells us that he prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. The Book of Job reveals some of his strategizing. We gain other insights about him from Jesus' ministry, like when he tempts Jesus in the wilderness, and even a conversation that our Lord has with Peter reveals something about the devil's scheming ways. So Satan really exists and is a very real, spiritual enemy. But what can we really know about him, and how can we know it? If we are in a spiritual war and are to battle our enemy, Satan, and his demonic forces, how are we to do it? Are we to rebuke and bind Satan, even cast demons out? Are we commanded or ever taught to do these things? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast as we've compiled several episodes to give you some Biblical answers to these and other questions that will help Believers to be appropriately armed for a battle that is also very real. As Dr. Caldwell begins to answer these questions, he reminds us that there are things that God has revealed, and there are things He has not. There are things He has told us that He wants us to know and things that we won't ever know (Deuteronomy 29:29). The answer to many of these questions, as unsatisfactory as it will be to many, is that it's for God's glory. Everything that God has done and is working out is according to His will and, ultimately, for His glory. There are a myriad of things that God is doing and a myriad of decisions wrapped up in all that He does. So even as God created Satan, there was a purpose for Him making him, and Satan is fulfilling that purpose. And while we know that God does not delight in evil, He had a reason to decree the fall of Satan and the fall of man. There are certain things that God has decreed that involve things that do not please Him. Dr.

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How Should Christians Think About UFOs and Other Phenomena

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 7:59

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Is the Phrase ‘Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner’ Biblical?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 6:44

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Sharing Your Faith with Friends of Other Religions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 7:34

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Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 5:51

"Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/christian-leadership-in-secular-workplaces/#arve-youtube-5ds-fxlf1ng65b2bfc1af5fe406994146","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/5ds-fxlf1ng?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STP-S27-EP07-Christian-Leadership-in-Secular-Workplaces.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-25","description":"Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesListen to related sermons:Lessons in LeadershipQualities of a Good ServantRunning To WinLessons in Leadership (2)Lessons in Leadership (3)Slaves and Masters -Parts 1 & 2Slaves & Masters "Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/christian-leadership-in-secular-workplaces/#arve-vimeo-90460331665b2bfc1b08f6479916938","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/904603316?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STP-S27-EP07-Christian-Leadership-in-Secular-Workplaces.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-25","description":"Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Christian Leadership in Secular WorkplacesWhat does it look like to be a Christian in a leadership role in a secular workplace? How can one effectively embody Christian values in a leadership role within the secular work environment? How much of our Christian values, ethics, and influence of the Scriptures on our lives drive what we do in the workplace, and how much should we make this known? These questions will be discussed in this week's episode of the Straight Truth Podcast. Join Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell as they seek to guide us to think biblically about these issues and encourage us to apply and live out the Word of God in all that we do.Dr. Caldwell says that we must lead by example. This is as true for believers as it is for anyone seeking to be a leader who instructs, directs, and guides others. Our example is always going to precede our influence with words. This is probably the most influence we will ever have in the secular workplace. We want to be notably different than the people around us. What is our attitude in our workplaces? Do we have joy when we come to work, and do we show up with a desire to serve well? Are we hard workers, conscientious, and honest? Do we make time for the people we work with, time for those we either work for or that work for us? Are we available? These are things that allow us to form relationships and have conversations, even providing opportunities to share the gospel, our testimonies, and the reason for the hope that we have. But, to live contrary to these things in the workplace where people see, hear, and watch us is not helpful. If we don't set an example and model that there is something different in us than others in our workplace, we don't and won't make good witnesses. They might hear us when we talk about Jesus. But all that will be in their minds is what we have exhibited in our attitudes, behaviors, actions, and values.How much of what we do being explicitly based on our Christian beliefs and how much of that we share in the workplace will depend on how much freedom we have to do that. If someone owns their own business, it will look very different than working for someone else in a leadership...

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Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 9:56

"Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/does-faithfulness-to-god-rule-out-career-ambition/#arve-youtube-zuwggfaumd865a98b7fb67ef751455852","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ZUwGgfaUmd8?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STP-S27-EP06-Balancing-Career-and-Faith.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-18","description":"Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesListen to related sermons:Profit & Loss Parts 1 & 2Attitudes that Belong to the Spiritually Mature - Parts 1 & 2The Believer's AmbitionA Contrast In TreasureSeeing the True Treasure - Serving the True GodThe Treasure that Allows TrustGod's Work and Our WorkOne Ambition - Truth in Love Conference Messages 2023 "Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/does-faithfulness-to-god-rule-out-career-ambition/#arve-vimeo-90312098565a98b7fb8521264384655","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/903120985?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STP-S27-EP06-Balancing-Career-and-Faith.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-18","description":"Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?Christians are no different than others in this world when it comes to aspiring to do well. But what are the things we ought to be aspiring to? Can Christians effectively balance professional aspirations with their spiritual growth and sanctification? Paul, as a Pharisee, was a very accomplished man. He gives us a glimpse at his resume and some of his accomplishments in Philippians 3:4-6. But in verse 7, Paul, as a believer in Christ, shares a very different goal he now aspires to. We are not the Apostle Paul and have not been called to the same work he was. But as believers, our loves, desires, goals, and ambitions should mirror what he shares here in Philippians 3 and elsewhere. As we think about this, is it even possible for a believer to have high professional aspirations and remain faithful as a believer at the same time? Join us this week on the Straight Truth Podcast as Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Ricard Caldwell talk about these things and seek to guide us to think biblically and to act upon and live out the truths found in God's Word.Dr. Caldwell first reminds us that the Bible warns about the deceptiveness of riches and the ruinous power of wealth. You cannot serve God and mammon, God, and material things. You cannot serve two masters. One or the other will be your master. What this tells us is that Christ comes first. He must be preeminent in all things. Therefore, anything that would harm or ruin me spiritually must be sacrificed in favor of what advances my walk with God and enables me to serve Him well on this side of eternity. But having said this, Dr. Caldwell says that the Bible also calls us to diligence and hard work. Men, specifically, are called to be providers for their families.So then, taking these two truths and putting them together, it is inevitable that, at times, tension will be felt here. But when that tension is there, we want to make sure Christ is preeminent, that He is first, and remember that we're to serve Him with all our heart.

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How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 11:38

"How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-build-a-faithful-ministry-team/#arve-youtube-ugaxtgiaoyu65a0f1d31760c044903058","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/uGaXtgiaOyU?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/How-to-Build-a-Faithful-Ministry-Team.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-11","description":"How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages Listen to related sermons: 18 Sermons from Titus 1 on Church Leadership and Responsibilities 25 Sermons from 1 Timothy 3 On Church Leadership and Responsibilities The Sin of Partiality - Parts 1 through 4 The Ministers of the Word in the Life of the Church Gifts for Maturity & Unity A Neglected Stewardship Variety But Unity - Parts 1 & 2 The Body of Christ - Part 1 & Part 2 Applying the Analogy "How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-to-build-a-faithful-ministry-team/#arve-vimeo-90093035865a0f1d318584261935916","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/900930358?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/How-to-Build-a-Faithful-Ministry-Team.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-04","description":"How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team Every church needs a good ministry team to serve the church body. The church is not a one-man show meant to be run by a pastor/preacher alone, even if the church is small. Throughout the New Testament, leadership in the local church is always plural. It's meant to have elders and others ministering who have been equipped to serve the church body in a variety of ways. But how does this happen? How does a church set about forming a ministry team and acquiring staff to fill needed positions within the church? Is there a strategy for building these teams and choosing those who will serve in key positions? Dr. Richard Caldwell has been in and has served in different positions in churches for many years, in addition to helping plant churches. He's been the Senior Pastor at Founders Baptist Church for 25 years, so he's been part of shepherding, guiding, and building ministry teams and staff for several decades. So this week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot asks Dr. Caldwell to share what makes for good ministry teams and what the process he goes through regarding selecting and putting them together looks like. Beginning with those who lead the church, Dr. Caldwell stresses the commitment to the biblical qualifications given in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. In these New Testament passages are found the non-negotiables the Bible sets forth for those who lead the church. This is foundational, says Dr. Caldwell, and they do not compromise on these qualifications. So, they begin with biblically qualified men to form their body or group of elders. Dr. Caldwell uses the specific language of a body of elders, not a board of elders. He shares that language is important and how we use it conveys meaning. The church is not a business; the men who lead it do not just show up and make decisions. The body of elders is a group of men who shepherd the church together.

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Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 15:48

"Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/biblical-wisdom-for-parenting-adult-children/#arve-youtube-_oqpnka3dq0659b509533f6a982154367","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_oqpnKa3DQ0?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STP-S27-EP04-Biblical-Wisdom-for-Parenting-Adult-Children.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-04","description":"Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related MessagesListen to related sermons:Shepherding Adult Children: https://youtu.be/Oif25ty0Q1o Parenting 101: The Wrong Answer for Your Child's Greatest Needs: https://youtu.be/09c0RkB-hVM Parenting 101: The Context for Christian Parenting: https://youtu.be/pjeXk0v_JJI Christian Parenting: https://youtu.be/GIE11OMzoiQ Parenting 101: A Generational Plan For Discipleship: https://youtu.be/SC01O4ospiI Wise Parenting - Part 1: https://youtu.be/q0lJrm_DBS8Wise Parenting - Part 2: https://youtu.be/oqcodsENYLo "Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/biblical-wisdom-for-parenting-adult-children/#arve-vimeo-899096330659b50953507e569890664","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/899096330?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/STP-S27-EP04-Biblical-Wisdom-for-Parenting-Adult-Children.jpg","uploadDate":"2024-01-04","description":"Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult ChildrenIn this enlightening episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell offers a deep dive into the significant yet often overlooked aspect of Christian parenting - shepherding adult children. With the expertise and wisdom gained from his own experience as a pastor and father, Dr. Caldwell illuminates the path for parents navigating the complex journey of influencing their grown children.This episode is a treasure trove of insights for parents who find themselves at a crossroads as their children transition into adulthood, possibly starting families of their own or embarking on independent life paths. Dr. Caldwell addresses the multifaceted nature of this phase, acknowledging the diverse challenges parents face, including dealing with children who may have strayed from their faith, respecting the autonomy of adult children while maintaining a positive influence, and the unique dynamics of engaging with children who are believers.Grounding his guidance in Scripture, Dr. Caldwell references Deuteronomy 4 and Proverbs 17:6, among other passages, to reinforce the biblical foundation for continued parental influence across generations. He stresses the importance of laying a solid groundwork during the children's formative years, emphasizing authenticity in faith and practice to avoid long-term repercussions of hypocrisy.The conversation takes a practical turn as Dr. Caldwell shares actionable strategies for fostering a spiritually influential relationship with adult children. He underlines the significance of genuine faith demonstration, mutual accountability, and a gospel-informed approach to parenting, which involves both correction and encouragement.As the discussion progresses, Dr. Caldwell elaborates on 15 avenues for ongoing influence, encompassing prayer, evangelism, exhortation,

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【脛(すね)の筋トレ】足首の柔軟性向上や捻挫予防に。「ヒールウォーク」のやり方

MELOSの筋トレハウツー

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 2:09

　今回は脛(すね)の筋肉「前脛骨筋(前脛骨筋)」を鍛えるメニュー「ヒールウォーク」を紹介します。筋トレが好きな方や習慣にしている方でも見落としがちな脛の筋トレ。ここを鍛えることで足首の柔軟性向上や捻挫予防につながり、立ったり歩いたり走ったりするうえで重要な要素となります。＼タップして動画を再生／ {@context: http://schema.org,@type: VideoObject,name: 05_ヒールウォーク.mp4,description: 今回は脛(すね)の筋肉「前脛骨筋(ぜんけいこつきん)」を鍛えるメニュー「ヒールウォーク」を紹介します。筋トレが好きな方や習慣にしている方でも見落としがちな脛の筋トレ。ここを鍛えることで足首の柔軟性向上や捻挫予防につながり、立ったり歩いたり走ったりするうえで重要な要素となります。,thumbnailUrl: http://img.youtube.com/vi/y3OehtIAwLM/mqdefault.jpg,uploadDate: 2022-09-25T19:00:00+09:00,duration: PT00H02M00S）,contentUrl: https://youtu.be/y3OehtIAwLM?si=iYz4R-4FfpfS5uoL,embedUrl: ,interactionCount: 3427}ヒールウォークの正しいやり方つま先を上げて、かかと立ちになります。細かいステップで膝を曲げずに歩き続けます。実施回数20秒×3セット動画の流れ＆ポイント・細かい歩幅で歩き続ける。・つま先は常に上げ続け、膝を曲げない。・腰が引けた姿勢になると、筋トレ効果がダウン。・足首の柔軟性向上や周辺筋肉の増加に効果的。・地面を踏ん張る力が強くなり、捻挫予防にも。・すねがつったり、痛みが出たりすることを軽減。

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Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 9:50

"Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/guidance-for-parents-with-children-in-public-schools/#arve-youtube-ujasy4uvjpe657bb2fd342be588613760","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/uJAsy4UVjpE?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/STP-S27-EP03-Guiding-Childrens-Faith-in-Secular-Education.jpg","uploadDate":"2023-12-14","description":"Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages To hear more teaching on the subject of raising and training children, consider listening to the following sermons: Shepherding Adult Children The Wrong Answer for Your Child's Greatest Need The Context for Christian Parenting Christian Parenting A Generational Plan for Discipleship "Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/guidance-for-parents-with-children-in-public-schools/#arve-vimeo-892388212657bb2fd354f9798999711","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/892388212?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/STP-S27-EP03-Guiding-Childrens-Faith-in-Secular-Education.jpg","uploadDate":"2023-12-14","description":"Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell discuss the importance of preparing and guiding our children for sending them out into the world for secular education. Whether it's sending them off to elementary, middle, high school, or college, we want our children to take with them the biblical and moral values we teach them at home. We want to see them prepared for all walks of life they will encounter as they go out to receive any kind of secular education. But how can parents instill a deep-rooted faith in their children so that when they encounter worldly ideas, arguments, and controversial subject matters, they're prepared for them? What can and should parents do to prepare their children for these kinds of environments? Join us to hear the answers to these questions and more as Dr. Caldwell seeks to guide us to think carefully, wisely, and biblically about raising, training, and sending our children out into the world of secular education. Dr. Caldwell says that one way of training our children as they grow up in our homes is to make sure we are teaching them in a way where it's not just a question asked and an answer repeated. Catechizing our children has wonderful benefits, but we need to be sure that we are always teaching our children truth in a way that we're encouraging them to embrace it in their own hearts. We want to teach them to think carefully and holistically about the truth they're embracing so that they understand what they believe and why they believe it. As we train our children these ways in our homes, modeling it and living it out with them, we are preparing them as they grow up to face objections and people who believe contrary to the things we believe. As you prepare to send them off to college or university, you want to think carefully about where you send them.

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How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 10:31

"How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-should-christians-think-about-modern-warfare/#arve-youtube-kz92x2_n94u65758807299fc817492604","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Kz92x2_N94U?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/STP-S27-EP02-Exploring-the-Moral-Complexities-of-Modern-Warfare-from-a-Christian-Perspective.jpg","uploadDate":"2023-12-07","description":"How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages The Christian's Relationship to Governing Authorities The Beautiful Life & Civil Authority The Peaceful Love of God Matters of Conscience Church and State "How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/how-should-christians-think-about-modern-warfare/#arve-vimeo-889189697657588072bd0c762024467","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/889189697?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/STP-S27-EP02-Exploring-the-Moral-Complexities-of-Modern-Warfare-from-a-Christian-Perspective.jpg","uploadDate":"2023-12-07","description":"How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot brings up the events taking place in the Middle East related to Israel and Hamas. There are a lot of questions being asked as it relates to how Christians should think about and respond to this ongoing situation. Some of those questions are prompted because of the horrific things we learn about that take place, but others are prompted due to real conscience concerns. He asks Dr. Richard Caldwell if he could talk about some of the moral complexities surrounding modern warfare for Christians. Can he help us understand how the Bible might guide us regarding the issues of war, peace, and military involvement in general? The overarching emphasis of the New Testament seems to be advocating for peace and reconciliation. If this is the case, can a Christian even get involved in military engagement and conflict with a clear conscience? Should a Christian be involved in any kind of military or law enforcement service-related vocation that involves violence? What about forced requirements where both men and women are required to serve for a specific amount of time? Shouldn't we be able to conscientious object if we disagree with what we are asked to participate in? What role does Romans 13 have regarding this conversation? Wasn't Paul writing that during the days of Nero? Would a Christian have been able to serve under Nero in the first century when a lot of the military engagement would have been unjust? Join Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Philpot as they discuss these questions and more today surrounding some of the complex moral issues related to war and how and whether Christians can be involved. Things discussed on the podcast today cover: The boundaries of nations have been established by God. Nations have a right to exist. Nations arise and go out of existence based upon the sovereign will of God. God has entrusted to humans, through the establishment of government,

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The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 9:46

"The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity" | Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/the-impact-of-the-reformation-on-modern-christianity/#arve-youtube-drymtq4kzey656c137103ec0560543872","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/drymtq4KzEY?iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/STP-S27-EP01-The-Impact-of-the-Reformation-on-Modern-Christianity.jpg","uploadDate":"2023-11-30","description":"The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity"} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Watch Us On Rumble Related Messages The messages included below center on and around the 5 Solas that emerged from the Reformers' theological convictions about the essentials of Christianity. They were delivered to the congregation of Founders Baptist Church at a yearly conference set aside for the teaching, training, equipping, and encouraging our members in their faith. Please consider listening. We hope that you will find them helpful and encouraging. The Five Solas of Church History - Parts 1,2,3,4 "The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity" | Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/the-impact-of-the-reformation-on-modern-christianity/#arve-vimeo-886596979656c137104e59867793114","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/886596979?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/STP-S27-EP01-The-Impact-of-the-Reformation-on-Modern-Christianity.jpg","uploadDate":"2023-11-30","description":"The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity"} Follow Us On Vimeo Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity On October 31, while many prepare to celebrate Halloween, Christians have something else that they celebrate and remember, called Reformation Day. On October 31, 1517, a monk named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral in Germany. This day is often referred to as the spark that started the fire. For, out of the actions Martin Luther took that day in 1517 came an entire Protestant Reformation against Roman Catholic traditions, teaching, and authority. But what role has the Reformation played in church history since then? How has the Reformation helped Christians today in understanding their Bibles and knowing the Lord's will? These questions and more are answered in this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast. Join Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot as they dive into the significance of the Protestant Reformation. Dr. Caldwell tells us that the most significant ongoing influence of the Reformation is represented in the principles and the truths, the doctrines, that were rediscovered. The Reformation didn't invent anything, so it isn't the beginning of anything in that sense. It was the rediscovery of gospel truth that had been buried under Roman Catholic tradition and teaching for nearly a thousand years. The greatest contributions of Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and others were to drive people back to the source, to the Word of God. The main messages of those men and that time are commonly referred to as the 5 Solas, five Latin phrases that represent the core positions. They are Sola Scriptura, Sola Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Deo Gloria. Each sola represents biblical Christianity that the Reformers emphas...

Why Are There So Many Denominations?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 13:34

Why Are There So Many Denominations? (Season 1 Episode 4) Why Are There So Many Denominations? There are countless denominations in Christianity – why so many? Which denomination should we align ourselves with? What are we to look for in a church with regards to its denomination? In this podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Dr. Ken Ramey suggest that the real issue is not whether a church is of a particular denomination, but whether it believes the Bible and functions according to Scriptural principles. What the church believes about the Gospel, the sacraments, and church discipline are of primary importance. But why so many denominational distinctions? Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Ramey acknowledge that believers who love God and believe the Bible differ on some secondary issues. This is the result of our imperfect, unglorified minds trying to grasp the truths of God's Word. So how should we go about finding and choosing a church to be a part of? This question and others are addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to God's Word. Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/why-are-there-so-many-denominations/#arve-youtube-cjnjjxy_-ay65fed55dd005e927439332","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CjNjJxy_-aY?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Why Are There So Many Denominations?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/S1a-E4-Why-so-many-denominations-.jpg","uploadDate":"2018-03-22","description":"Why Are There So Many Denominations? This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word."} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/why-are-there-so-many-denominations/#arve-vimeo-25125281965fed55dd0aba882011319","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/251252819?h=30957890ab&dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Why Are There So Many Denominations?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/S1a-E4-Why-so-many-denominations-.jpg","uploadDate":"2018-03-22","description":"Why Are There So Many Denominations? This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word. This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word."} Follow Us On Vimeo Related Messages If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says characterizes a healthy church, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=5703233348 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1122112043476 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=113003214028 About The Straight Truth Podcast The Straight Truth Podcast: Christian Opinions in an Increasingly Secular World. Join Dr. Richard Caldwell, Dr. Josh Philpot, and their guests as they discuss news events, current affairs, and cultural issues from a Biblical point of view. Find the truth at www.straighttruth.net The Straight Truth Podcast is a weekly opinion show hosted by Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot. Straight Truth is available as an audio podcast on iTunes or as a video podcast through YouTube or Vimeo. The duration of the podcast is approximately 10 minutes. We release new episodes every Thursday. The topics discussed in the Straight Truth Podcast are current events, matters that challenge traditional Christian values,

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My Spouse Was Unfaithful, Should I Get a Divorce?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 9:27

Should I Get a Divorce? ‌My spouse was unfaithful, should i get a divorce?‌ What does the Bible say about divorce? What do I do if my spouse has sinned against me by committing adultery? Do I have a right to divorce my spouse if he/she has been sexually unfaithful? In this podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Dr. Ken Ramey address these weighty issues in light of Scripture. They discuss the role of forgiveness and compassion in a marriage where even the most heinous sins have been committed. After speaking to the issue of divorce itself, Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Ramey take a step back and explore marriage in its larger context – as a picture of the relationship between God and His people, the church. Using this Scriptural analogy, they explain that, in a spiritual sense, we are all adulterers; yet God is consistently faithful to love and forgive us. His desire is to hold onto us forever, not divorce us or put us away. What does this mean for our marriages? What does this teach us about divorce as an option for our lives? All of these questions are addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to God's Word. Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/spouse-unfaithful-should-i-get-a-divorce/#arve-youtube-1wtit0neezg65fed55dd8739150284104","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1WTIT0nEEzg?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"My Spouse Was Unfaithful, Should I Get a Divorce? (2018)","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/S1a-E3-2.-My-spouse-has-been-unfaithful-can-I-get-a-divorce.jpg","uploadDate":"2018-03-15","description":"My spouse was unfaithful, should i get a divorce? This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word."} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/spouse-unfaithful-should-i-get-a-divorce/#arve-vimeo-25096791865fed55dd9188181086866","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/250967918?h=a7f5fb588c&dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"My Spouse Was Unfaithful, Should I Get a Divorce? (2018)","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/S1a-E3-2.-My-spouse-has-been-unfaithful-can-I-get-a-divorce.jpg","uploadDate":"2018-03-15","description":"My spouse was unfaithful, should i get a divorce? This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word."} Follow Us On Vimeo Related Messages If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about divorce in light of sexual unfaithfulness, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell: https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=1200312549 https://www.sermonaudio.com/saplayer/playpopup.asp?SID=121602202114 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=122802222713 About The Straight Truth Podcast The Straight Truth Podcast: Christian Opinions in an Increasingly Secular World. Join Dr. Richard Caldwell, Dr. Josh Philpot, and their guests as they discuss news events, current affairs, and cultural issues from a Biblical point of view. Find the truth at www.straighttruth.net The Straight Truth Podcast is a weekly opinion show hosted by Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot. Straight Truth is available as an audio podcast on iTunes or as a video podcast through YouTube or Vimeo. The duration of the podcast is approximately 10 minutes. We release new episodes every Thursday.

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Is There a Heaven? (2018)

Biochemistry Class Notebook

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 10:13

Is There a Heaven? (Season 1 Episode 2) Is There a Heaven? What will happen to me when I die? Is there an afterlife or a heaven? If there is a heaven, what is it like, and how do I get there? These are perhaps the most important questions we will ever consider in our lifetime, and only our Creator can give us the answers. We don't have to guess about life after death; we don't have to wonder about the existence of heaven – God has spoken. In this podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and special guest Dr. Ken Ramey provide a clear explanation – from the Bible – of how we can know for certain if there is life after death. After addressing heaven's existence, they take the question a step further and explore what the Bible says about the way to get into heaven. Is it just a matter of doing good deeds? What determines who does and doesn't go to heaven? All of these questions are addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to God's Word. Support Our Podcast Join Our Mailing List Listen to the Audio Podcast Subscribe on iPhone Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify Watch This Episode on YouTube {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/is-there-a-heaven/#arve-youtube-k2cmjdx4d2m65fed55ddde43259869077","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/K2cmJDX4D2M?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0","name":"Is There a Heaven?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/S1a-E1-Is-there-a-Heaver-1-1.jpg","uploadDate":"2018-03-08","description":"Is There a Heaven? This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word."} Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Watch this episode on Vimeo {"@context":"http://schema.org/","@id":"https://straighttruth.net/is-there-a-heaven/#arve-vimeo-25071884265fed55dded60726362847","type":"VideoObject","embedURL":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/250718842?h=be1b8a3227&dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0","name":"Should I Marry Someone with a Different Religion?","thumbnailUrl":"https://straighttruth.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/S1a-E1-Is-there-a-Heaver-1-1.jpg","uploadDate":"2018-03-08","description":"Is There a Heaven? This question is addressed in this brief podcast, as Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Ken Ramey take us to Godu2019s Word."} Follow Us On Vimeo Related Messages If you are interested in learning more about what the Bible says about heaven and life after death, you can listen to these sermons by Pastor Richard Caldwell: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=105030328 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=71705125512 https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=81307174053 About The Straight Truth Podcast The Straight Truth Podcast: Christian Opinions in an Increasingly Secular World. Join Dr. Richard Caldwell, Dr. Josh Philpot, and their guests as they discuss news events, current affairs, and cultural issues from a Biblical point of view. Find the truth at www.straighttruth.net The Straight Truth Podcast is a weekly opinion show hosted by Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot. Straight Truth is available as an audio podcast on iTunes or as a video podcast through YouTube or Vimeo. The duration of the podcast is approximately 10 minutes. We release new episodes every Thursday. The topics discussed in the Straight Truth Podcast are current events, matters that challenge traditional Christian values, and questions submitted by audience members. Dr. Caldwell, Dr. Philpot, and their guests seek to answer these questions with Biblical truths and from a Christian conservative point of view. The Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God; it alone is and will be the basis and authority of answering any and all questions.

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Another good project

Math Class

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2011

I wanted to share this student example. I thought it was well done. This student had some typos, but they will fix it and I will show the corrected version.GoAnimate4Schools.com: remind me why i hire you by KCLike it? Create your own at GoAnimate4Schools. It's free and fun! GoAnimate4Schools.com: remind me why i hired you PART 2 by KCLike it? Create your own at GoAnimate4Schools. It's free and fun! GoAnimate4Schools.com: remind me why i hired you PART 3 by KCLike it? Create your own at GoAnimate4Schools. It's free and fun!

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Projects

Math Class

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2011

Class projects were due Monday. Some of the projects were really interesting. Particularly some of the animations. It was nice to see the amount of effort that was put into these projects.This is an example. However, there is a mistake. 10^4 should be 10^2.GoAnimate4Schools.com: scientific notation by H CLike it? Create your own at GoAnimate4Schools. It's free and fun!This is an algebra example:GoAnimate4Schools.com: linear equations by T GLike it? Create your own at GoAnimate4Schools. It's free and fun!

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Biochem Lab Fall 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2009

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Sunday, 7-19-2009 Pastor Calvin Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2009

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Sunday, 7-12-2009 Pastor Trent Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2009

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Sunday, 6-28-09 Pastor Bob Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2009

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Child's Play

Spoofed!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2009

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Sunday, 6-21-09 Keith New

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2009

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Sunday, 6-14-09 Pastor Calvin Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2009

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Sunday, 5-24-09 Pastor Bob Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009

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Sunday, 5-17-09 Pastor Calvin Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009

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Sunday, 5-31-09 Pastor Bob Ross

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009

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Sunday, 6-7-09 Pastor Calvin Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2009

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Sunday, 5-10-09 Pastor Trent Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2009

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Faith's Videos

LaiFamily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2009

Test Videos and Audioshttp://jameslai.com/wp-content/uploads/VTS_01_1.mp4http://jameslai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/%23313%20-%20Taking%20the%20Limits%20Off%20God.m4vhttp://jameslai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/%23425%20-%20Living%20Breakthrough%20Minded.m4v This text will be replaced var so = new SWFObject('/jw/embed/player.swf','mpl','470','320','9');so.addParam('allowscriptaccess','always');so.addParam('allowfullscreen','true');so.addParam('flashvars','&file=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3VLKAL_suI');so.write('player');

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Scruffy Doo

Spoofed!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2009

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Crazy Kids

Jik that matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2009

For the past three days me and C my friend have been sleeping at each others house. The downside is that there where no girls or redbull. but otherwise it was good

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Kai Drawing Leather 101

Wayne Media

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2008

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Cookies and Beer: Episode 1

No more KFC

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2008

Special guest :Kyle HaganIn our very first podcast, we talk about many a topic. We got about a hour of material, but had to cut it down to about half a hour due to some echos and other problems we had. Oh well, it can just get even greater from here.Questions, comments or any other good tidings, email us at CandBPodcast@Gmail.com

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Nightly News @ 6 p.m.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2008

the fake news of Minnesota @ 6 p.m.

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Duplo Mekanik - Naturfag i indskolingen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2008

Duplo Mekanik er et godt supplement til LEGO Læringscenter, og gør det muligt at undervise i naturfag i indskolingen, startende i børnehavesklassen.Materialet består, ud over de kendte Duplo-klodser, af lærervejledninger, aktivitetsark, problemløsningsark og byggevejledninger.

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Develay family blog

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2008

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PMC PodCast i iTunes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2008

Klippet viser, hvordan du finder PMC Podcast i iTunes.

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OUCH! (THAT REALLY HURT)!!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2008

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Cody Sneak up

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2008

This IS A Movie Of My Neighbor Friend Getting Pwned With An Air-soft Gun!!!

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Sneak Attack: The Attack

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2008

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Abonnér på podcast i iTunes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2008

Dette klip viser, hvorledes du kan abonnere på podcast i iTunes. Når du abonnere på en podcast, overføres de nyeste episoder automatisk til din maskine.

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