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In the second message of our To the Ends of the Earth series, Adam shares a powerful talk titled An Unlikely Convert, exploring Saul's dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). This message challenges us to respond to the grace of God that reaches even the most unexpected people. Adam encourages us to choose God's way and trust Him—especially when the path ahead is unclear. Be encouraged as you listen!
The fourth lesson in our series 'Grace For Outsiders' taught by Bishop Mark Cottrill on Sunday, May 4th 2025
This sermon was preached by Hudson Tedeschi at Greentree Church on April 18, 2025. Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
In your sphere of influence, who is the person who comes to your mind as “the very last person who would ever become a follower of Jesus?” If you were to ask the early church that, they would have said, “Saul of Tarsus, the persecutor of the church.” And yet, in God's ironic economy, Saul not only is converted to following Jesus, he becomes the most influential person ever as a spokesperson for Jesus. Hear how Jesus' work in Saul's life transformed him to be this person. Acts: The Story Continues Steve Treichler Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.
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A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: An Unlikely Convert in Jericho Subtitle: An Exposition of Joshua Speaker: Dr. Jon D. Payne Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 2/23/2025 Bible: Joshua 2 Length: 45 min.
Join me for an inspiring conversation with author and theologian Dr. Scott Hahn as he shares his remarkable journey from a rebellious teenager to a devoted follower of Jesus. Dr. Hahn recounts his transformative discovery of the Catholic Church through scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers—an experience that challenged his biases, strained friendships, and even tested his marriage. At the heart of this discussion is a profound exploration of the Eucharist, the central focus of the Mass, and its rich foreshadowing in biblical references to the sacrifice of the lamb. Don't miss this engaging episode that will deepen your scripture study and reveal the powerful story behind one of today's most influential Catholic thinkers.Check Out Ignatius Study Bible: https://stpaulcenter.com/bible/?srsltid=AfmBOoreMprX3hcpxq_ULqkRNi45NU2UxiNu7wW0Tmu12byit6sMebOE Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865 A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Good Ranchers: https://go.goodranchers.com/lila Purchase your American Meat Delivered subscription today and get a free add-on of beef, chicken, bacon, or salmon! Use code LILA for $25 off! -EveryLife: https://www.everylife.com Buy diapers from an amazing pro-life diaper company and use code LILA and get 10% off!-Exodus 90: Grow spiritually, mentally, and physically with thousands of other men: https://get.exodus90.com/lila Timestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:56 - Scott's famous stolen Bible00:03:15 - Scott Hanh's 50+ books00:04:15 - Scott's childhood crimes00:06:05 - Scott fell in love with Sacred Scripture00:08:39 - Constipation00:10:09 - Ad 1: Good Ranchers00:11:01 - Discovering the Church Fathers00:12:15 - Anti-Catholic00:14:09 - High priest for ever00:17:44 - Mass is Heaven on earth00:19:03 - A horror-mystery-romance00:20:31 - Kimberly Hahn's conversion00:21:59 - Marriage Problems After Conversion00:23:11 - EveryLife00:26:14 - Scott's childhood patterns00:27:51 - The cop who busted Scott00:31:52 - Exodus 9000:32:49 - Catholic disbelief in Eucharist00:35:08 - The new surpasses the old, but doesn't subvert it00:35:42 - The Table and Road to Emmaus00:37:48 - Covenant00:43:51 - Using the Church Fathers in his sermons00:46:06 - Eastern Orthodox00:47:03 - Family pyramid00:48:17 - Protestants think the Catholic church is too extra00:50:04 - America and Religion00:53:31 - Why pray to Mary?00:58:58 - The Big Picture of the Bible01:05:49 - Wholistic way of reading the bible01:10:30 - Interpreting the Bible01:14:43 - The Coming Home Network01:16:26 - Personal Relationship and Family01:19:23 - Once saved always saved?01:22:59 - you're allowed to ask question01:25:46 - Luther's biggest error01:30:11 - Intercession01:37:05 - Sober Intoxication01:38:20 - Ignatius Study Bible01:44:03 - Young American Catholics01:46:24 - Scott's son's story
Is someone ever too far gone for the gospel? Who was Jesus sent to save? Are you blinded by self-righteousness? In today's episode, Keith shares how Joshua 6:22-27 reminds us that God loves to save the most unlikely people. Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Joshua 6:22-27
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This Sunday, December 1, 2024 Esther Baird began our Advent sermon series, and read from Ruth 1: 1-22. Join us to hear about the context behind the book of Ruth and the fact that God doesn't deal in cliffhanger situations! 00:00 - Pre-sermon 03:41 - Advent Sermon 04:31 - The Book of Ruth: Context is Everything 09:58 - Ruth 1 12:28 - The Bad Beginning 24:06 - An Unlikely Convert 32:10 - The Cliffhanger
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Despite the fact the world proclaims with one loud voice, “You are enough!” that has never been the way it has played out in my life. And do you know what? It's liberating to admit that fact. Join me today as we discuss why we should reject that self-affirmation for the lie it is. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life...." - Romans 3:23 - “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” - Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - 1 Corinthians 1:25 - "For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God...." - James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives to all generously & without reproach...." - 2 Corinthians 5:21 - "God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become...." - Ephesians 1:7-8 - "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with...." - Romans 8:29 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son...." - James 1:4 - "Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” - Revelation 5:12 - "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive... honor and glory and praise!” - Ephesians 2:4-5 - "We were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of His great love for us, God, who is..." - 2 Corinthians 3:5 - “Not that we are adequate in ourselves so as to consider anything as having come from...." - Ephesians 2:8-9 - “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift...." - Romans 9:16 - “So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.” - Philippians 2:13 - "... it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose." - Philippians 1:6 – “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion....” - Romans 6:13 - "...offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life...." - 1 John 1 8-9 - "...If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us ...." RELATED LINKS: - I Am Not Enough (& Why It's Liberating to Admit It) - blog post I wrote in 2017 - Confession of an Unlikely Convert - book by Rosaria Butterfield (her personal testimony; published in 2014) - The Gospel Comes with a House Key - another great book by Rosaria Butterfield (2018) - Another Gospel? - must-read book by Alisa Childers (2020) - Live Your Truth - another wonderful book by Alisa Childers (2022) - You Are Not Enough (& That's Okay) - book by Allie Beth Stuckey (2020) STAY CONNECTED: - Subscribe: Flanders Family Freebies -(weekly themed link lists of free resources) - Instagram: follow @flanders_family for more great content - Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life (parenting tips, homeschool help, lots of free printables!) - Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home (encouragement in your roles as wife, mother, believer)
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How has the prosperity gospel influenced purity culture, and what does that mean for parenting today? The connections might surprise you. Purity Culture, much like the prosperity gospel, promises rewards for adhering to specific behaviors, but it often leads to disappointment and shame. And all too often in the church, parents apply this same type of thinking to their children. Parents assume that they will be rewarded with God-honoring, God-fearing children if they teach their children all the right things and parent the Biblical way. Like with the Prosperity Gospel and Purity Culture, the emphasis is on the outcome, not your child's relationship with God. In this thought-provoking episode of "Christian Parent/Crazy World," Catherine engages Dr. Lina Abujamra in a candid discussion about the harmful effects of Purity Culture in Christian communities. They highlight how Purity Culture parallels the Prosperity Gospel by creating unrealistic expectations and measuring spiritual worth through outcomes rather than genuine faith and grace. Episode Highlights: Purity Culture and Prosperity Gospel: Lina Abujamra draws parallels between purity culture and the prosperity gospel, noting how both promise material or relational rewards for specific behaviors. While purity culture emphasizes sexual abstinence with the promise of perfect marriages and fulfilling sex lives, the prosperity gospel promises material wealth and success for faithful followers. Misplaced Expectations: Both movements often set up unrealistic expectations, leading to disillusionment and shame when life doesn't unfold as promised. This results in individuals feeling unworthy or questioning their faith when they don't receive the anticipated rewards. Misogynistic Undertones: Lina and Catherine criticize the misogynistic tendencies within purity culture, where women often bear a disproportionate burden of maintaining purity. Object lessons like the chewed gum or wilted flower are used to shame women, implying that they lose their worth through sexual activity. Biblical Misinterpretations: Both purity culture and the prosperity gospel teachings divert from Biblical truths, focusing more on human efforts and rewards than on God's grace and the transformative power through a relationship with Christ. Impact on Young Believers: Catherine and Lina discuss the generational fallout from purity culture, noting how younger Christians are increasingly rejecting outdated, shaming shaming messages. This shift highlights the need for a more grace-filled, genuine approach to faith that centers on a deep, personal relationship with God. Key Takeaways: - Parents should teach their children that faith isn't about earning rewards through good behavior, but about nurturing a genuine, loving relationship with Christ. - Rejecting the false promises of purity culture and prosperity gospel can prevent the deep disappointment and shame that arise from unmet expectations. - A grace-filled approach to faith that acknowledges personal struggles and imperfection can lead to more authentic spiritual growth and fulfillment. - Both purity culture and prosperity gospel distort the Gospel's core message by equating spiritual worth with specific outcomes, rather than the inherent value found in a relationship with Jesus. Guest bio: Dr. Lina Abujamra is a distinguished pediatric emergency room doctor, author, speaker, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her dynamic and heartfelt approach, she offers practical biblical insights to help people navigate life's challenges with faith and resilience. Her most recent book, Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues, offers a candid look into her sexual struggles and the grace that brought her freedom. OTHER EPISODES IN THIS SERIES: Ep. 119 "Finding Freedom from Sexual Sin and Brokenness" EPISODE RESCOURCES: “A Statement on I Kissed Dating Goodbye” by Joshua Harris Horatio Gates Spafford - “The Story behind the Hymn It is Well with My Soul” “The Amazingly Graced Life of John Newton” Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I was and Who God Has always Been by Jackie Hill Perry A Change of Affection: A Gay Man's Incredible Story of Redemption by Becket Cook SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Matthew 5:8 John 13:35 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this passage we see the conversion of one of the greatest opponents to the early church: Saul. What was Saul like before he met Jesus? What was his conversion experience like? And what does his salvation teach us about our own?
A new MP3 sermon from Westside Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Unlikely Convert Subtitle: The Continuing Acts of Christ Speaker: Dan Unruh Broadcaster: Westside Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 4/25/2021 Bible: Acts 10:1-8 Length: 44 min.
Rosaria Butterfield, a former radical lesbian turned Christian author and homeschooling mother, joins American Reformer's Ben Dunson and P. Jesse Rine of the Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing, to discuss the PCA General Assembly, how the Side B Movement leads people astray, why pre-behavioral homosexuality is a sin and not morally neutral, how to overcome the sin of homosexuality, and the need for repentance. #RosariaButterfield #LGBTQ #CriticalTheory #Christianity #Church #PCA #GeneralAssembly #Obergefell #Sin #Repentance#Freedom Rosaria Champagne Butterfield is a former tenured professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She became a Christian in 1999, describing her conversion as a “train wreck” because of how it radically transformed her life, identity and relationships. Her memoir, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, describes that difficult journey. Rosaria has taught and ministered at Geneva College and is now a homeschooling mother, a pastor's wife, a part-time author and an occasional public speaker. Learn more about Rosaria Butterfield's work: www.rosariabutterfield.com –––––– Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/ Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/ Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline The American Reformer Podcast is hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5
Carolyn Weber didn't have a dependable earthly father, so she had no intention of trusting a heavenly one. As a hardworking, intellectual agnostic, she decided to read the Bible from front to back so she could show her Christian friends how ridiculous their beliefs were. Instead, she found that the Bible made sense to her. Not only that, but it drew her to the person of Jesus. On this episode of The Russell Moore Show, Weber talks about her personal story of conversion and how it led to her memoir, Surprised by Oxford, and the resulting film. She and Moore talk about the influence of C.S. Lewis on both Weber and modern Christianity, the power of literature, and how fiction can help us develop a moral imagination. They discuss poetry, philosophy, and prayer, considering the many beautiful ways God reveals himself to us. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Carolyn Weber Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir by Carolyn Weber Surprised by Oxford (film) Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien Life Is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition by Wendell Berry “Surprised by Joy” by William Wordsworth The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper Host: Russell Moore Producer: Ashley Hales Associate Producers: Abby Perry and McKenzie Hill Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens Audio engineering by Dan Phelps Video producer: Abby Egan Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rosaria Butterfield, who needs no introduction, joins Timon and Josh to talk about everything from LGBTQ to critical theory to egalitarianism to low birth rates. Listen in for a fresh perspective on evangelicalism's ill-fated accommodation of critical theory, the erosion of doctrinal integrity within the Church, and specific debates within the Southern Baptist Convention regarding egalitarianism. Rosaria, a former lesbian professor who converted to Christianity, urges repentance and a return to traditional theological foundations. She highlights the dangers of adopting cultural terminology without critically examining its implications and advocates for a firm stance on doctrinal principles within the church. #RosariaButterfield #LGBTQ #CriticalTheory #Christianity #Church #SBC #SouthernBaptist #Culture Rosaria Champagne Butterfield is a former tenured professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She became a Christian in 1999, describing her conversion as a “train wreck” because of how it radically transformed her life, identity and relationships. Her memoir, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, describes that difficult journey. Rosaria has taught and ministered at Geneva College and is now a homeschooling mother, a pastor's wife, a part-time author and an occasional public speaker. Learn more about Rosaria Butterfield's work: www.rosariabutterfield.com –––––– Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ Website – https://americanreformer.org/ Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/ Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline The American Reformer Podcast is hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5
How did an atheist professor who wrote articles against evangelical Christians become one? In this week's episode Sam Hailes sits down with Rosaria Butterfield who describes her journey from being a liberal sceptic to becoming a Christian. Rather than a clean or easy process, she describes her conversion as "messy and dangerous." A significant part of Rosaria's journey involves her sexuality. From a young age, she found herself more drawn to women than men. However, it wasn't until the age of 28 that she came out as a lesbian to her friends. Her journey towards Christianity began when she decided to explore the religious right's views and beliefs regarding homosexuality. She wrote an article criticising them for infringing upon the rights of consenting adults. This article gained much attention and resulted in a letter from a pastor named Ken Smith who invited her to his home for a discussion. She accepted the invitation, seeing it as an opportunity to better understand evangelical Christianity for her research. Little did she know that this interaction would play a crucial role in her conversion, as she suddenly found herself absorbed in Bible study for hours each day. Rosaria is now an author and speaker whose books include The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, The Gospel Comes with a House Key and most recently Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. The Profile is brought to you by Premier Christianity magazine. Subscribe to receive full access in 2024 for just £24.
Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical worldview. Jonathan interviews Dr. Rosaria Butterfield on her newest book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age.In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield's personal battle with these lies—interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology—to help readers see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood.Rosaria Butterfield is an author, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert; Openness Unhindered; and The Gospel Comes with a House Key.
An unlikely convert, Rosaria Butterfield was an out and proud lesbian and feminist activist when she found Christ. After an editorial of her's went “viral”, claiming Christian faith was a danger to our democracy, a local pastor reached out and wanted to hear her thoughts on the topic. That one phone call was the beginning of many meals and conversations shared over a two year time span. Rosaria joins host Joseph Backholm and tells her story of how what started as her own research project into Christianity, turned into her giving her life to Christ! Resources Ep. 55: Rosaria Butterfield and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age Read The Washington Stand, featuring news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Published by Family Research Council.
In today's episode, we hear the story of an unlikely convert—Rosaria Butterfield. Rosaria was a tenured women's studies Professor at Syracuse University who adopted a lesbian identity. In 1997, she began reading the Bible as research for a book she planned to write. After reading large portions of Scripture and being invited into the home of a pastor where her questions were welcomed and answered, Rosaria converted to Christianity in 1999. In this episode, she shares her story of coming to Christ and how that resulted in her losing almost everything—but gaining eternal life in Christ. The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: :39 - About The Daily Grace Co's family Advent resources 2:11 - About Cross Con 4:28 - Rosaria's story 15:30 - Wrestling with the biblical stance on homosexuality as a Christian 17:59 - How to bridge the gap between Christians and the LGBTQ community 24:45 - How to share the gospel with the LGBTQ community 26:39 - What the gospel has changed for Rosaria Resources mentioned in this episode: Good News, Great Joy Family Devotional Cross Con The Gospel Comes With a House Key The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert Book Connect with Rosaria: Website Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our Apple podcast page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an Apple podcast review to help spread the word about Daily Grace! We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download. On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more. Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox. Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”. Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.
On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Rosaria Butterfield why every Christian needs to stand faithfully on the Word and exercise wisdom, care about modesty, how intersectionality relates to the normalization of homosexuality and transgenderism, along with her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age (Crossway, 2023), and much more on this new episode. What you'll hear in this episode How to minister to a family member or a friend who has come out as a homosexual. Why Christians need to stand faithfully on the Word and exercise wisdom. Why every Christian needs to be in a faithfully biblically grounded and practicing local church. Why Christian's should care about modesty. How intersectionality relates to the normalization of homosexuality. The danger and blessing of social media. Why Christians need to be involved at speaking up in the public square. The danger of feminism and how the Church should respond to it. How Christians should respond to transgenderism. The danger of feministic interpretation and what it does to reading the Bible rightly. About Guest Rosaria Butterfield (PhD, Ohio State University) is an author, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert; Openness Unhindered, and The Gospel Comes with a House Key and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. To learn more about Rosaria please visit her website. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace.
Make a one-time or recurring donation on our Donor Box profile here. Join us in the mission of introducing Reformed Theology across the world! Interested in further study of the Bible? Join us at Logos Bible Software. Are you interested in a rigorous and Reformed seminary education? Call Westminster Seminary California at 888-480-8474 or visit www.wscal.edu! Please help support the show on our Patreon Page! WELCOME TO BOOK CLUB! Rosaria Butterfield (PhD, Ohio State University) is an author, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert; Openness Unhindered; and The Gospel Comes with a House Key. We want to thank Crossway for their help in setting up this interview and providing us with the necessary materials for this interview with Dr. Butterfield! Purchase the book(s) here: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age Have Feedback or Questions? Email us at: guiltgracepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram: @guiltgracepod Follow us on Twitter: @guiltgracepod Find us on YouTube: Guilt Grace Gratitude Podcast Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you use! Looking for a Reformed Church? North American Presbyterian & Reformed Churches --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gggpodcast/support
When the Prophet ﷺ suddenly encounters a chief of a nomad tribe during the Hijra, more people embrace Islam in the desert in an instant than at any point in the years preceding of the Prophetic call.
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Trigger Warning: If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, this episode may be difficult as the guest was brought on specifically to share her story. Manda does not align with or endorse the beliefs of the guest, but feels it is important to navigate hard conversations with grace and curiosity. Part of building a LONGER table is having people sit around it who do not share the same perspective as you, which is why our team cautiously decided to proceed with this release.From a young age, Kyrie questioned her sexuality and came out as gay at 18. A few years later after becoming a Christian, she renounced her homosexual lifestyle, left the LGBTQ community, and started sharing about her life as an "Ex-Gay" on social media. We're thankful she joins Manda at the table today to provide some insight into a perspective we haven't had on the podcast yet. Tune in to hear about: - her sexual identity shift- the feedback she's received from the LGBTQ+ and Christian communities - her beliefs surrounding homosexuality and sin View Kyrie's Instagram here & her ministry here Resources Recommended by Manda: A Sacred Conversation on Sexuality God and the Gay Christian UnClobber Changing Our Mind 1946 The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture Resources Recommended by Kyrie: A Change of Affection, Beckett Cook Holy Sexuality and the Gospel, Christopher Yuhan The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, Rosaria Butterfield Is God Anti-Gay? Sam Allberry Sown Rooted in Redemption, K. Price
by Nate Himes
In rabbinic tradition, every word of Scripture is considered to have seventy faces and 600,000 meanings! PETE GREIG“None is righteous, no, not one;11 no one understands; no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”13 “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.”“The venom of asps is under their lips.”14 “Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness.”15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood;16 in their paths are ruin and misery,17 and the way of peace they have not known.”18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”…… For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. ROMANS 3:10-18, 23-25UNLIKELY CONVERT.“It is the chief part of the New Testament and the perfect gospel… the absolute epitome of the gospel.”Martin Luther“The [book of Romans] compendium of Christian doctrine.”Philip Melanchthon“When anyone understands this Epistle, he has a passage opened to him to the understanding of the whole Scripture.”John Calvin“The cathedral of the Christian faith.”Frederick Godet“Romans is beyond question the most dynamic of all New Testament letters even as it was written at the climax of Paul's apostolic career.” Richard Lenski“The most profound work in existence.”Samuel ColeridgeBecause of all this, Romans is different than many of the other letters Paul wrote churches. Other New Testament letters focus more on the church and its challenges and problems. The Letter to the Romans focuses more on God and His great plan of redemption.David Guzik“God is the most important word in this epistle. Romans is a book about God. No topic is treated with anything like the frequency of God. Everything Paul touches in this letter he relates to God. In our concern to understand what the apostle is saying about righteousness, justification, and the like we ought not to overlook his tremendous concentration on God.”MorrisThe word “God” occurs 153 times in Romans; an average of once every 46 words – this is more frequently than any other New Testament book. In comparison, note the frequency of other words used in Romans: law (72), Christ (65), sin (48), Lord (43), and faith (40). Romans deals with many different themes but as much as a book can be, it is a book about God.The people of Rome were tolerant of most religious expressions. However, that tolerance was largely limited to religions that were polytheistic -- meaning, the Roman authorities didn't care who you worshiped as long as you included the emperor and didn't create problems with other religious systems.Sam O'Neal“It's easy to hide a good thing when the world violently says that good thing is a bad thing.” 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,[e] as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”[f]ROMANS 1:16-17This is why Paul is not ashamed of a gospel centered on a crucified Savior. He knows that the gospel – the good news of Jesus Christ – has inherent power. We do not give it power…David Guzik“The gospel is not advice to people, suggesting that they lift themselves. It is power. It lifts them up. Paul does not say that the gospel brings power, but that it is power, and God's power at that.”MorrisIt's only hard to walk with boldness when you think that you're the one that gives the gospels its power.9 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. 4 And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6 But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” 7 The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. 8 Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. 9 And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.10 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 11 And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, 12 and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight.” 13 But Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints at Jerusalem. 14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name.” 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.” 17 So Ananias departed and entered the house. And laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he rose and was baptized; 19 and taking food, he was strengthened.For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. 20 And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” 21 And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?” 22 But Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.23 When many days had passed, the Jews[a] plotted to kill him, 24 but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him, 25 but his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall,[b] lowering him in a basket.26 And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus. 28 So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 And he spoke and disputed against the Hellenists.[c] But they were seeking to kill him. 30 And when the brothers learned this, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.ACTS 9:1-31THREE TENETS OF THE GOSPEL:GOD PURSUES…9 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord,ACTS 9:9He wasn't seeking Jesus when Jesus sought him. We might say that Saul was decided against Jesus when Jesus decided for Saul.David GuzikWhere shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!PSALM 139:7-8But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”GENSIS 3:92. …UNLIKELY, UNRIGHTEOUS, AND UNGODLY PEOPLE….21 And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief priests?… 26 And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. “None is righteous, no, not one;11 no one understands; no one seeks for God.12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.”ROMANS 3:11-12Saul's conversion reminds us that God finds some who, by all appearance, are not looking for Him at all. Seeing how God reached Saul encourages us to believe that God can reach the people in our life that we think are very far from Him.David Guzik3. …THROUGH GRACE THAT SAVES AND REDEEMS23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith.ROMANS 3:23-25
The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is not a basic elementary teaching of Christian Orthodox. It is the very foundation of which our faith is built upon. It has been changing and transforming lives for thousands of years. It is not just a New Testament doctrine. It has always been God's great plan to seek and to save the lost from sin beginning all the way back in the book of Genesis. Join us for our study in Acts 9 as we take a look at the power of the Gospel and the life of an unlikely convert.
On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave talks with Rosaria Butterfield about the nature and purpose of biblical repentance, the danger of using the moral lens of LGBTQ+ personhood, and a soft presence in Sodom, why transgenderism has turned into a religion, what is most concerning about prominent evangelicals using transgender pronouns in articles, books, and podcasts, and much more on this new episode.What you'll hear in this episodeThe importance of standing fast on the image of God revealed in the Word.The nature and purpose of biblical repentance.The danger of being a soft presence in Sodom.Why using transgender pronouns is sinful for Christians.What is most concerning about prominent evangelicals using transgender pronouns in articles books, and podcasts.The danger of evangelicals using the moral lens of LGBTQ+ personhood.Why transgenderism has turned into a religion.How Christians should respond to transgenderism in our schools and in the public square.What to do about the indoctrination of children about transgenderism in our schools and multimedia.About GuestRosaria Butterfield (PhD, Ohio State University) is an author, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert; Openness Unhindered, and The Gospel Comes with a House Key. Her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age releases soon. To learn more about Rosaria please visit her website.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thank you for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace.
Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, responds to Democrats who are calling on the Biden administration to defy the Texas federal court ruling on the abortion pill and President Biden signing legislation that declares an end to the COVID emergency. Dr. Ingrid Skop, Senior Fellow and Director of Medical Affairs for the Charlotte Lozier Institute, explains why a federal judge was right to block the FDA's approval of abortion drugs and expose the harm these drugs cause women. Rosaria Butterfield, author of The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, shares her story of leaving the LGBT lifestyle and why she no longer uses preferred pronouns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loving-liberty/support
Greg talks about Alan Shlemon's excellent article on the definition of a woman, then he answers questions about how parents who just reconnected with a daughter should respond to her claim to be gay, what to say to someone whose child overuses video games, and whether Christianity is militant. Topics: Commentary: Circular and absurd definitions of a woman (00:00) How should parents in our Tactics small group respond to their daughter's claim to be gay? (11:00) What should I say to my sister about my nephew's overuse of video games? (26:00) Why is Christianity so militant? (40:00) Mentioned on the Show: What Is a Woman? by Alan Shlemon The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert by Rosaria Butterfield The Question that Stops Christians in Their Tracks by Greg Koukl Greg's debate with Deepak Chopra Bart Ehrman on the Existence of Jesus by Amy Hall
In this episode, Jason Kovacs and Pamela Cubas, delve deeper into the topic of gender ideology and its impact on biblical counseling. They explore the concept of biblical authority and how it shapes our understanding of gender identity. Moreover, they examine the role of the church in providing compassionate care to individuals struggling with gender-related issues. From a counseling perspective, they talk about the importance of understanding gender ideology in the context of the Bible's teachings. They expand on how counselors can best support individuals and families grappling with gender identity issues in a Christ-centered way. Resources: Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say by Preston Sprinkle Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ by Rosario Butterfield Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture by Mark Yarhouse -- For more information on online counseling through the Gospel Care Collective http://www.gospelcarecollective.com/counseling For Biblical Counseling Training http://www.gospelcarecollective.com/equipping
Rosaria Champagne Butterfield shares her dramatic testimony of coming to faith in Jesus Christ after living as a lesbian who was vehemently opposed to Christianity and the Bible. (Part 2 of 2)Receive a copy of Rosaria Champagne Butterfield's book "The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert"for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-03-08?refcd=1624506Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/accepting-my-true-identity-in-christ-part-2-of-2/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rosaria Champagne Butterfield shares her dramatic testimony of coming to faith in Jesus Christ after living as a lesbian who was vehemently opposed to Christianity and the Bible. (Part 1 of 2)Receive a copy of Rosaria Champagne Butterfield's book "The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert"for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2023-03-08?refcd=1624506Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/accepting-my-true-identity-in-christ-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We back at it with another Real Talk Round Up. Reformed Perspective's editor, Jon Dykstra join us for this one to recap and discuss the last few episodes. We also discuss the cultural moment we find ourselves in and how to evangelize to those around us. Jon also shares some great book/biography recommendations and we've listed them here: "A reason to read biographies is to see, and be encouraged by what God has done in other people's lives. And then be challenged to consider, if He could use them, what could He do with you, if only you trusted Him to keep hold of you? You can find longer reviews of each book by clicking on their title." - J. Dykstra. Top 5 biographies for those who love to read Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken – WW II veteran Louis Zamperini survived enemy fire, being alone on a raft for weeks, and a Japanese POW camp, all the while being “unbroken.” But Who was keeping him so? Brother Andrew's God's Smuggler – Dutchman dares to smuggle Bibles behind the Iron Curtain, counting on God to blind seeing eyes Corrie Ten Boom's The Hiding Place – Dutch woman and her family hide Jews during WWII, get caught and sent to concentration camps, and Corrie shows us how God was with her in it all Kara Tippets' The hardest peace – a pastor's wife starts a mommy blog, then uses it to share her journey when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. She shows us how to die in the security, and to the glory, of God. Amazingly beautiful! George Van Popta's Man of the First Hour – for anyone with Canadian Reformed denominational connections this is a must-read. The story of the first pastor of the Canadian Reformed churches, and is as much a history of him and his family as of the founding of the denomination Bonus: Rosario Champagne Butterfield's The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert – lesbian university professor meets a pastor who asks her, have you considered you might be wrong? Top 5 accessible biographies to get a person started reading biographies Susan K Leigh's Luther: Echoes of the Hammer – graphic novel yes; superficial? No! Todd Nettleton's When Faith Is Forbidden – 40 true stories from the front lines about God using miracles and persecution to gather His people Kim and Krickitt Carpenter's The Vow – after a car accident leaves a wife with no memory of marrying, or even meeting her husband, she remains committed to the marriage vow she made before God. Robertson McQuilkin's A Promise Kept – Christian college president leaves his position when his wife is struck by Alzheimer's. Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey's Steal Away Home – a fictionalized biography of Charles Spurgeon and his friend, a former slave, Thomas Johnson – a pain-free way to learn about the “Prince of Preachers” Bonus: Douglas Bond's The Thunder – a fictionalized biography of John Knox, showing him to the be action hero, body guard, pastor that he was. A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!