Podcasts about Wayne Grudem

Episode 2.38 (re-upload with correct audio file!)What counts as a real miracle—and why does it matter?In this episode of Take 2 Theology, Zach and Michael define what a biblical miracle is (and isn't), explore how miracles appear across Scripture, and reflect on their purpose in God's redemptive plan. Drawing from theologians like Wayne Grudem and John Frame, the episode highlights how miracles aren't just flashy interruptions but covenant-signs of God's power and faithfulness.Covered in this episode:– Defining miracles: Grudem vs. Frame– Why miracles are rare—and why that's the point– Old and New Testament miracle clusters– Why some eras (like Judges or today) see fewer miracles– The difference between miracles and providence– Whether miracles still happen today– Why the greatest miracle may be the new birthNot all wonders are miracles—but every true miracle points to the God who rules nature, time, and salvation itself.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/hrfwPeebGVYMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Freedom Friday, we wrapped up our weekly “Church” theme with freedom stories from our listeners as we asked them, “What has God done in your life through the church that has brought you healing?” We then had Shaunti Feldhahn join us to discuss the impact of church hurt on mental health. Shaunti is a best-selling author, podcaster, blogger, and popular speaker. She was formerly an analyst on Wall Street, and now she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships at home and in the workplace. She has authored several books, including “When Hurting People Come to Church: How People of Faith Can Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How God Used the Church to Heal Me) [14:19 ] Shaunti Feldhahn Interview (Church Hurt) [49:34 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [01:04:30 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “Church” with freedom stories from our believers, as they shared how they got back on track with God. We then had Colin Smith join us as we talked about the centrality of the Bible and the importance of teaching the Bible in the church. Colin Smith is Senior Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church. He is also the founder and teacher of the long-time, daily radio program, Open the Bible, which airs weekday mornings on Moody Radio at 9 am CT. He has also written several books, including “Fly Through the Bible: A Brief Introduction.” We then had Dr. Wayne Grudem join us to talk about systematic theology. Dr. Grudem serves as a Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies Emeritus at Phoenix Seminary in Arizona. He has also written several books, including “Systematic Theology.” Then Lyle Wells and Kat Armstrong joined us to share what toxic leadership looks like in the church. Lyle is a respected leader, pastor, executive coach, and speaker in Christian leadership circles. He is also President of Integrus Leadership and has mentored thousands of Kingdom-minded leaders, equipping them with practical, faith-driven resources to strengthen their leadership. Kat is a sought-after Bible teacher, preacher, Director of Marketing at Integres Leadership, and podcast host. Both Lyle and Kat wrote a book called “Easy to Follow: Trading Toxic Leadership for the Way of Jesus.” We then had Karl Vaters join us to discuss the spiritual impact of smaller churches. Karl has served in a small church ministry for over 40 years and has gained hands-on pastoral experience. He also hosts a biweekly podcast, The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith and Ministry. He has also written several books, including “Small Church Essentials.” You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Freedom Stories (How I Got Back on Track with God) [ 03:53 ] Colin Smith Interview (Centrality of the Word) [ 30:55 ] Dr. Wayne Grudem interview (Systematic Theology) [ 45:44 ] Lye Wells and Kat Armstrong (Identifying Toxic Church Leadership) [01:01:17 ] Karl Vaters (Small Churches) [01:15:46 ] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Practical theology is the bridge between knowing God's Word and living it out.. We're getting ready to launch a brand-new series on how biblical truth shapes everyday life. 

Millions of American Evangelical Christians have believed that it's their patriotic duty to support the wars the US has been waging in the Middle East since 1991. They lean on the notion of "Just War" theory and that Jesus would approve of these beliefs. These "rationales for war based on Christian ethics can be found in the writings of theologians, such as St. Augustine (354–430) and St. Thomas Aquinas (1224/25–1274), whose Summa Theologiae (1265/66–1273) outlined the justifications for war and discussed the acts it is permissible to commit in wartime. In this compelling podcast, Chuck Carlson, Tom Compton and Craig Hanson of We Hold These Truths delve into various aspects of "just war" based on a perverted Christianity promoted by many prominent evangelical Christian leaders like Henry Blackaby, Chuck Colson (deceased), Bill Bright (deceased) of Campus Crusade, D. James Kennedy (decesead), Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Conference, Ted Haggard, John McArthur (deceased), Dr. Wayne Grudem (author of "Politics According to the Bible") and John Hagee among others. Their interpretations allow them to bless these "just wars". WHTT's founder, Chuck Carlson, warned his fellow Baptists in 1990 about not going to war against Iraq ("Iraq: Americans Prepped For 'War'." Also, before the 2003 Gulf War on Iraq, WHTT opposed going to war again (see here). An excellent article from 2004 in antiwar.com exposes evangelical Christians who support unjust wars:  Pro-War Christians Should Come Clean. 

Aug 3, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist Church The Kingdom And The Power ThereofMatthew 3:1-12Purpose of Matthew a) tell the story of Jesus b) apologetic and evangelistic c) explore the reality of the Kingdom  d) catechetical- to teach the truths of Christianity and their ethical implications1. The proportionality of repentance, v. 1-3The Kingdom of heaven/God is best understood by two words… a) reign b) realm2. The requirement of baptism, v. 4-10 a) confession, v. 6 b) demonstration, v. 7-9Repentance is a change of mind and actions wherein we cease our approval of wickedness (in others) and justification of bad behavior (in self). It is foremost a decisive reorientation of one's life away from the self and toward the Lord. But this subsequent repentance flows from and confirms the initial act wherein we realize our desperate state, admit our need of pardon and come to Jesus in a childlike manner.c) sanctification, v.10“Sanctification is a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives.”            -Wayne Grudem, Systematic TheologyGalatians 5:22-24“Repentance is an inward matter, which has its seat in the heart and soul, but afterwards yields its fruits in a change of life.”            - John Calvin3. The moreness of Jesus' baptism., v. 11-12-Romans 8:9-11a) Holy Spirit- the person of Godb) fire- the power of GodMental worship… 1. Do you spend more time asking God to bless your will or submitting to His? 2. How would you describe the Kingdom of God in one sentence? 3. What do you point to on the outside that is proof that you have been changed on the inside? 4. What do you walk away wanting to think more about this morning? 5. Which do you seek more often, forgiveness or fire? 6. How do you keep your love for God from getting cold?

Welcome to the first episode of Journaling Through the Foundation of Our Faith.This week we're digging into Chapter 1 of 20 Basic Beliefs Every Christian Should Know by Wayne Grudem and exploring one of the most important questions we can ask—can the Bible really be trusted?In my discipleship group, we've been reading this book and it's been sparking so many good conversations. This chapter in particular lays the foundation for how we view Scripture and why it matters so much to our walk with God.Together we'll walk through what the Bible says about itself and reflect on four key truths• Authority• Clarity• Necessity• SufficiencyJournaling Questions:What have I believed about the Bible up until now?Do I truly see it as God's Word—or have I treated it more like a helpful book or moral guide?How does knowing that all Scripture is “breathed out by God” shift the way I approach reading the Bible?What does that mean for my daily life and decisions

Five heartwarming stories kick off the weekend. A California father, Bryce Weiner, channels Taken to rescue his kidnapped 14-year-old daughter from human traffickers in Mexico after a three-year, 5,000-mile quest, reuniting at the U.S. embassy. Amy, a former pediatric oncology social worker, founds A Doll Like Me, crafting custom dolls for children with disabilities, funded by donations to affirm their uniqueness. A neighbor surprises another with smoked sausages, sharing 100 pounds of meat in a wholesome gesture. Dirty Paws Agape Haven in Michigan, run by cardiologist Tom Pappas, provides a sanctuary for over 20 senior dogs, ensuring their final years are filled with love. A woman's viral TikTok reveals her eclectic accent, shaped by Indian, Arabic, Lebanese, Nigerian, and American influences, learned via YouTube and Eminem. The duo dives into C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity, Book 3, discussing social morality and the church's role in applying Christian principles through laypeople, not clergy. Highlights include Ben's McDonald's adventure and Bella's love for Sicario. The question of the week explores impactful books: Bella cites Perks of Being a Wallflower, while Aaron picks Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology.

Kaitlyn and Skye Jethani go over the different kinds of complementarianism, the verses used to justify it, and how weird this becomes in practical application.   0:00 - Theme Song   2:30 - What Does “Complementarian” Mean?   7:43 - Nature vs. Culture   17:17 - Sponsor - Dwell - Listen to scripture throughout your day. Go to https://www.dwellbible.com/CK for 25% off!   18:56 - Sponsor - World Relief - Get the “Prayers for Such a Time as This” prayer guide for free through this link to join a community of believers in praying for refugees and other vulnerable people: https://www.worldrelief.org/KAITLYN   20:30 - Biblical Justifications   44:40 - Books on Complementarianism   47:50 - End Credits   Tell Her Story: How Woman Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church by Nijay Gupta: https://a.co/d/czUeSpI   Women in Ministry: Four Views (Spectrum Multiview Book Series) by Bonnidell Clouse, Robert Clouse, Robert Culver, Susan T. Fox, Walter L. Leifeld, and Alvera Mickelsen: https://a.co/d/0evVUea   Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism by John Piper and Wayne Grudem: https://a.co/d/erWUkcF   Neither Complementarian Nor Egalitarian: A Kingdom Corrective to the Evangelical Gender Debate by Michelle Lee-Barnewall: https://a.co/d/1zzEXau

Op 24 mei 2025 mocht ik onderwijs geven aan de avondschool systematische theologie van Hart voor de Gemeente (Hebron Missie). Het onderwerp: "Het laatste oordeel en de eeuwige straf" op basis van hoofdstuk 33 van Wayne Grudem's systematische theologie. Op basis van Openbaring 20 heb ik acht controversiële waarheden besproken die in Evangelisch Nederland zelden meer gepredikt worden. Dit terwijl de expliciete waarschuwing voor Gods woede jegens de zonde door Jonathan Edwards in de 18e eeuw leidde tot een opwekking en een ommekeer in de geschiedenis van Amerika. Zou het kunnen dat het gebrek aan deze waarschuwing in Nederland ervoor zorgt dat opwekking uitblijft?Muziek: Envato Elements - Tragic and Dramatic - PZQYVHMKRG

Pastor Philip De Courcy charts us through the murky waters of indecision by answering the following questions: God has given us the stewardship of making decisions in life, but can you expand on the blessing and challenge this presents? What are common reasons behind indecision? Should someone seek to have "peace" before moving forward with a decision? When is it appropriate to take a step of faith? What posture should we have before the Lord when making decisions? If I make a decision that doesn't turn out so well, am I now living God's “second best?” Website: smilingatthefuturepodcast.comEmail: smilingatthefuturepodcast@gmail.com Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://donorbox.org/smiling-at-2024⁠⁠⁠“Off Color” Series by Philip De Courcy: https://ktt.org/sermons/series/off-colorRecommended Books: “How to Know God's Will” by Wayne Grudem “Decisions Made Simple” by Tim Chester“Found God's Will” by John MacArthur Related Episodes: 85. Navigating Decisions with Chris Hamilton 48. How to Make Decisions with Chris Hamilton 

Why do churches practice the Lord's Supper or communion? And what is happening, or not happening in the taking of the bread and the cup? In this sermon on Mark 14:22-25, we explore some of these questions. May 4, 2025Helpful resources that shaped and informed this sermon: Let's Study Mark by Sinclair Ferguson, The Gospel of Mark by R.T. France, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem, Mark by Kent Hughes, Why Believe in Real Presence by Gavin Ortlund, Mark by J.C. Ryle, Real Body and Blood? by RC Sproul, The Natures of Christ by RC Sproul, Dig Deeper into the Gospels by Andrew Sach & Tim Hiorns.

The podcast  discusses the fact that demons are mentioned more in scripture than we might remember, highlights the demon-possessed man from Mark 5, and discuses the nature of demons as fallen angels who oppose God's work. The piece emphasizes staying focused on Jesus, despite the real presence of demons in the world.FURTHER RESOURCES"Spiritism" sermon by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Synopsis- " Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks across Scripture to help the listener understand the general activity, as well as the particular operations of evil and malevolent spiritual forces in the world. This sermon on demonology helpfully classifies the outworking of occult activity in its ancient and modern forms."The Doctrine of Satan and Demons: Wayne Grudem (outline)The  following  is an outline from Wayne Grudem for chapter 20 of his book, Systematic Theology, dealing with Satan and Demons. There are three teachings on this chapter located elsewhere on this website.Angels and Demons- Ligonier Ministry (23 minute video). "If we claim to believe what the Bible teaches, then we must take the existence of angels and demons seriously. In this message, R.C. Sproul turns to the teaching of Scripture on the role of these spirits and the reality of Satan."

How do we reconcile the seemingly harsh God in the Old Testament with the love and grace of Jesus in the New Testament? What about our response to those who seem to promote violence, slavery, war, human sacrifices or misogynistic values throughout the Old Testament? We've heard Christians even ask the question, “If Jesus truly fulfilled the law, why do we still need to study and preach from the Old Testament at all?” Join host Andrew Marcus this week as he sits down with one of the world's most renowned theologians, Dr. Wayne Grudem, to walk through some of these questions about the Old Testament. 

Why is propaganda and empty rhetoric so appealing to some people? In this midweek episode, Frank explains how the first of 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis perfectly illustrates the way demons manipulate human beings, now and throughout history. He'll also explore the recent power struggles between the Trump Administration and the lower district court judge who blocked Trump's transgender military ban. Frank will answer questions like:Why is using "jargon" instead of evidence-based arguments not good thinking?What specific tactics does C.S. Lewis say demons use to tempt humans and where do we see evidence of this happening in our culture today?Do all people have the right or privilege to serve in the military?Was Trump's decision to say transgender people are not qualified to serve in the military unconstitutional?Why is it so difficult to impeach judges, and do we really have only three branches of government?What do a lot of people get wrong about Islam?Frank also tackles some listener questions about who will be resurrected (is it only Christians?) and whether an old-earth contradicts biblical genealogies. Plus, he'll reveal details about his numerous speaking events coming up this spring—so listen closely to see if he's coming to a city near you!Resources mentioned during the episode:The ScrewTape Letters by C.S. Lewis - https://a.co/d/7F6GSTMFederal Judge Appoints Himself President - https://bit.ly/4hLAjOISeven Days that Divide the World - https://a.co/d/0VxGRz6The Case for Old-Earth Creationism (Genealogy Info) - https://bit.ly/4l0QTghSystematic Theology by Wayne Grudem - https://a.co/d/38DqgSZ

Tackling one of the most challenging questions of faith needed someone with incredible knowledge of God's Word. In this episode of THE INDOUBT SHOW, host Andrew Marcus sits down with renowned theologian and author Dr. Wayne Grudem to take a deep dive into the character of God, the nature of justice, and the reality of human free will. Dr. Grudem provides biblical insight into why hell exists, what Scripture teaches about God's holiness and love, and how we can reconcile the idea of eternal punishment with a good and merciful God. If you've ever wrestled with this question or know someone who has, this episode will equip you with thoughtful, biblical answers. Tune in for an engaging and theologically rich discussion that encourages both believers and skeptics to consider the truth of the gospel.

Greg answers a question about why Provisionists tend to be so venomous towards Calvinism and gives some of his thoughts on Provisionism, then he talks to a caller about reasons why he rejects evolution.   Topics: Why do you think Provisionists tend to be so venomous towards Calvinism? (00:00) Do you reject evolution, and if so, why? (33:00)   Mentioned on the Show:  Desert Apologetics Conference – March 14–15 Grace Defined and Defended: What a 400-Year-Old Confession Teaches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God by Kevin DeYoung Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen Meyer Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique by J.P. Moreland, Stephen Meyer, Wayne Grudem, and more   Related Links: Theistic Evolution: Drifting toward Darwin by Greg Koukl Why Intelligent Design Is an Argument from Knowledge, Not Ignorance by Amy Hall

In today's episode, we're discussing the U.K.'s assisted dying bill, which is currently going through Parliament and would allow those with terminal illness to seek euthanasia to end their suffering. Medical doctor and researcher Dr. Calum Miller joins us to discuss the implications of this bill as well as some of the nefarious support this bill is receiving. On a happier note, we also talk about a recent Wall Street Journal article that shows that Bible sales are on the rise, especially among young people. And Pastor John Piper takes a stand against "gender hospitality" and the affirmation of false gender ideology. Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (00:52) Assisted Euthanasia Bill in the UK (08:52) Interview with Dr. Calum Miller (35:41) Increase in Bible sales (47:12) John Piper against “pronoun politeness” ---   Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, where 10% of every purchase supports pregnancy care centers; use code ALLIE at https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com. A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Covenant Eyes — You can join a safe, confidential community of women where your story and struggle matter. Go to covenanteyes.com and use promo code ALLIE for 30 days free. Jase Medical — Go to Jase.com and enter code “ALLIE” at checkout for a discount on your order. Patriot Mobile — go to https://PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a free month of service! --- Links: Sales of Bibles Are Booming, Fueled by First-Time Buyers and New Versions: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/sales-of-bibles-are-booming-fueled-by-first-time-buyers-and-new-versions-d402460e ESV Study Bible: https://a.co/d/jg8yJIz Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem: https://a.co/d/4h7UsEC Ethics for a Brave New World, Second Edition (Updated and Expanded) by John S. Feinberg and Paul D. Feinberg: https://a.co/d/irRAgSm The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/2S89KFa Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/eWyVbrG Ask Pastor John: "On So-Called ‘Gender Pronoun Hospitality' https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-so-called-gender-pronoun-hospitality/id618132843?i=1000678891119 ---   Relevant Episodes: Ep 1015 | Abortion Colonialism: How the West Blackmails the Third World | Guest: Dr. Calum Miller https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1015-abortion-colonialism-how-the-west-blackmails/id1359249098?i=1000658087204 Ep 1098 | FEMA's Cruelty, Ending Trans Insanity & Christian Victory https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-1098-femas-cruelty-ending-trans-insanity-christian/id1359249098?i=1000676545322 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Christian at one time or another has probably asked, "What is God's will for me in this situation?" Theologian Wayne Grudem has written an accessible booklet that offers practical guidance on how to make biblically informed decisions through the guidance of the Holy Spirit in accordance with God's word. In today's show, Ryan will review this new resource from Wayne Grudem titled, "How to Know God's Will." You will see different factors that should be considered when making decisions, as well as understanding what it means to be "led by the Holy Spirit." Come join the show for this discussion and bring your questions! There will be a Q&A following the book review.

On this episode of Protestia Tonight for September 18th, 2024, we discuss the "lying vs deception" error made by Denny Burk, Wayne Grudem, and many other ivory tower theologians. In the PT VIP (Patreon only), we ask questions about the apparent feud between Apologia pastors and Christian Nationalist conference organizers.

On Washington Wednesday, a survey of ballot questions; on World Tour, news from Uganda, Myanmar, Mexico, and Germany; and preparing astronauts for the challenges of traveling to Mars. Plus, failing to launch with Janie B. Chaeney, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from eX-skeptic. Interviews with believers who once questioned the existence and goodness of God. More at exskeptic.org.From Crossway, publisher of Christian Ethics: Living a Life That Is Pleasing to God by bestselling author Wayne Grudem. This highly practical, biblically based volume on Christian ethics explains what the Bible says about ethical questions regarding marriage, government, abortion, and dozens of other issues. Learn more at crossway.org/ethics.And from Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.

On Legal Docket, religious organizations sue the IRS; on Moneybeat, presidential proposals for fixing the economy; and on the World History Book, Mao Zedong gains control of China. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crossway, publisher of Christian Ethics: Living a Life That Is Pleasing to God by bestselling author Wayne Grudem. This highly practical, biblically based volume on Christian ethics explains what the Bible says about ethical questions regarding marriage, government, abortion, and dozens of other issues. Learn more at crossway.org/ethics.From Dordt University. Dordt's new MBA degree assists with making wise strategic decisions while shaping business in God-glorifying ways. More at dordt.edu/MBA.And from eX-skeptic. Interviews with believers who once questioned the existence and goodness of God. More at exskeptic.org.

In this episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow continues his conversation with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview. They dive into the importance of teaching young children about manhood, womanhood, and gender from a biblical perspective. Elizabeth shares practical tips on how to introduce these topics to preschool and early elementary-aged kids in a way that is both age-appropriate and grounded in Scripture. They also discuss the curriculum from Foundation Worldview, God's Good Design, which aims to equip parents with tools to guide their children through these sensitive subjects. The episode emphasizes the need for ongoing, positive conversations to help children understand and embrace God's good design for their lives. Featured Resources Foundation Worldview YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FoundationWorldview  Foundation Worldview Podcast: https://foundationworldview.com/podcast  Visionary Parenting: Get a bible-driven game plan for Christian parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting Prayer Support: Email Visionary Family Ministries for prayer support and top share feedback about this episide: podcast@visionaryfam.com Watch or Listen & Subscribe on your favorite podcasting service: YouTube: http://youtube.visionaryfam.com Rumble: http://rumble.visionaryfam.com  Apple Podcasts: http://apple.visionaryfam.com Website: http://podcast.visionaryfam.com More Resources to Help Your Family: Website: http://visionaryfam.com Parenting: http://parenting.visionaryfam.com Marriage: http://marriage.visionaryfam.com Family: http://family.visionaryfam.com Family Ministry: http://churches.visionaryfam.com Books & Resources: http://shop.visionaryfam.com

Trusted since 2001. The ESV Bible is obviously the translation of the YRR movement. In this episode we catch you up on why there are recently people talking about ditching it for something else.  We react to some early advertising material, its copyright standards and its policy on changes to the English text.  List of 2016 updates. Wayne Grudem interview about the translation meeting. Join our patreon for bonus episodes every single week! You can follow this podcast all over the internet. twitter,   instagram.    or facebook Or email us at restlesspodcasting@gmail.com

In this latest Stuff We Didn't Get in Sunday School episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about Creeds! We'll look at creeds like the Nicene Creed and Apostles' Creed to understand their purpose and how they impact us today. Are creeds the best friend necklaces of church history, and what is Erin's beef with Wayne Grudem? You'll have to listen to find out! MENTIONS Recorded Fight: Listen to The Faith Adjacent Seminary Olympics with a 7-Day Free Trial What are the big creeds? Nicene Creed | Apostles' Creed | Athanasian Creed | Chalcedonian Creed Other Creeds: Creed (Movie) | Credence Clearwater Revival | The House of Creed | Creed (Band) Miami Dolphins Official Hype Video by Creed: Listen Here What was that article about Trad Wives? Read it here Harrowing of Hell Deep Dive: Listen on Patreon | BSQTNA Episode Bundle Bible Verses Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 | Romans 10:9 | 1 Corinthians 12:3 | 1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16 | Philippians 2:6-11 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this latest Stuff We Didn't Get in Sunday School episode, Erin, Jamie, and Evan are talking about Creeds! We'll look at creeds like the Nicene Creed and Apostles' Creed to understand their purpose and how they impact us today. Are creeds the best friend necklaces of church history, and what is Erin's beef with Wayne Grudem? You'll have to listen to find out!MENTIONS Recorded Fight: Listen to The Faith Adjacent Seminary Olympics with a 7-Day Free Trial What are the big creeds? Nicene Creed | Apostles' Creed | Athanasian Creed | Chalcedonian Creed Other Creeds: Creed (Movie) | Credence Clearwater Revival | The House of Creed | Creed (Band) Miami Dolphins Official Hype Video by Creed: Listen Here What was that article about Trad Wives? Read it here Harrowing of Hell Deep Dive: Listen on Patreon | BSQTNA Episode Bundle Bible Verses Referenced: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 | Romans 10:9 | 1 Corinthians 12:3 | 1 Timothy 2:5, 3:16 | Philippians 2:6-11 The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.  Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith AdjacentFaith Adjacent Merch: Shop HereShop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacentFollow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trinity… Right Before Our EyesIn Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins,according to the riches of His grace.Ephesians 1:7Critics often point out that the word “Trinity” isn't found in the Bible, and they're right. But the truth of the Trinity is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments, and we can see it clearly in the first 14 verses of Ephesians. Consider the following:In the original Greek, Ephesians 1:3-14 is actually one long, complex sentence consisting of 202 words. In our English translations, this single Greek sentence is broken up into several sentences for better readability and understanding. And depending on the translation, it's divided into anywhere from 3 to 7 sentences. When taken as a whole, these verses paint for us an incredible picture of the totality of God, in which each Person of the Godhead is active in our salvation.For example, the work of God the Father is primarily described in verses 3 through 6, where He planned our salvation even before time began. In Ephesians 1:7-10, we see the work of the Son who achieves salvation for us by His redemptive death on the cross, or “through His blood” (Eph. 1:7). And the final few verses, Ephesians 1:11-14, highlight the role the Holy Spirit plays in applying salvation to our lives. It couldn't be more clear. But it was all “in Him” or “in Christ” that we were granted redemption and the forgiveness of our sins. Jesus is the One responsible for all of this.Note: I have already discussed the “in Him” or “in Christ” aspect of this verse in an earlier post. So, let me encourage you to go back and look again at that to gain a deeper understanding of Jesus' impact on all aspects of our Christian life, not just our salvation.And then, we move on to the incredible word, redemption.RedemptionRedemption is an essential core theme of Christianity. In fact, this one verse, Ephesians 1:7, summarizes the entire gospel, where it says, “In Him (Jesus, the Son) we have redemption (how) through His blood, (described as) the forgiveness of sins, (on what basis) according to the riches of His grace.” If John 3:16 is the first and most important verse kids learn in Vacation Bible School, then Ephesians 1:7 runs a close second.But how important is the idea of redemption to Christianity? It's indispensable.B.B. Warfield (1851-1921), a prominent American theologian and professor at Princeton Theologica, emphasized the significance of Christ's role as Redeemer when he said:“There is no one of the titles of Christ which is more precious to Christian hearts than ‘Redeemer.' Whenever we pronounce it, the cross is placarded before our eyes and our hearts are filled with loving remembrance not only that Christ has given us salvation, but that He paid a mighty price for it.”That's right. When we think of Christ as our Redeemer, we always picture Him as the Christ of the cross, whose blood provided for our redemption.Understanding RedemptionBut what exactly does “redemption” mean? In his book “Systematic Theology,” Wayne Grudem defines redemption as “Christ's saving work viewed as an act of ‘buying back' sinners out of their bondage to sin and to Satan through the payment of a ransom.” Okay, that makes sense. But is there more?The New Testament primarily uses two Greek words for redemption (and their derivatives). The first is agorazō and comes from the noun meaning marketplace, or agora. It means “to buy” or “to buy in a marketplace.” This word emphasizes the price Jesus paid for our salvation. In essence, He purchased or bought us back in the...

From her childhood in a Jewish family to a 7-year stint with the Jehovah's Witnesses to attending evangelical churches, Susanne Lakin never felt comfortable with the doctrine of the Trinity. She signed up to attend Phoenix Seminary, a conservative evangelical school, thinking they would help her finally get to the bottom of it. She was willing to agree to the idea, thinking, surely, studying with scholars like Wayne Grudem, the prince of evangelical systematic theology, would answer her questions and settle the issue for her once and for all. Amazingly, the opposite happened. This is her story. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/W35IRYHjfP8 —— Links —— Get in touch with Susanne at livewritethrive.com Check out her theological book about annihilationism: Hell No Get Leeland Ryken's book, God's Word in English See other testimonies of people who left the Trinity and came to believe in the biblical unitarian Jesus Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read Sean's bio here

CHRISTIAN ETHICS - Session #36 This is the recording of the Sunday School class taught by our elders. They are teaching from Wayne Grudem's book, "Christian Ethics." This is the 36th class, led and taught by elder Scott Frederiksen. *We did not capture the audio for sessions 1, 4, 6, and 18, so this is the 32nd episode of the series. You can visit our website for the previous informational materials : www.nshorechurch.org*

CHRISTIAN ETHICS - Session #35 This is the recording of the Sunday School class taught by our elders. They are teaching from Wayne Grudem's book, "Christian Ethics." This is the 35th class, led and taught by elder Scott Frederiksen. *We did not capture the audio for sessions 1, 4, 6, and 18, so this is the 31st episode of the series. You can visit our website for the previous informational materials : www.nshorechurch.org*

CHRISTIAN ETHICS - Session #34 This is the recording of the Sunday School class taught by our elders. They are teaching from Wayne Grudem's book, "Christian Ethics." This is the 34th class, led and taught by elder Scott Frederiksen. *We did not capture the audio for sessions 1, 4, 6, and 18, so this is the 30th episode of the series. You can visit our website for the previous informational materials : www.nshorechurch.org*

Greg answers Open Mic questions about whether a second marriage is as illegitimate as a same-sex marriage, attending services that have elements you disagree with, and whether feelings of morality are simply the result of evolution.   Topics: Is a second marriage for a Christian as illegitimate as a same-sex marriage? (04:00) Should we not attend funeral masses where we disagree with what's happening in the service? (21:00) How would you respond to an atheist who says our feelings of morality are just evolved tribal protectiveness? (34:00) Mentioned on the Show:  What the Bible Says about Divorce and Remarriage by Wayne Grudem

CHRISTIAN ETHICS - Session #31 This is the recording of the Sunday School class taught by our elders. They are teaching from Wayne Grudem's book, "Christian Ethics." This is the 33rd class, led and taught by elder Scott Frederiksen. *We did not capture the audio for sessions 1, 4, 6, and 18, so this is the 29th episode of the series. You can visit our website for the previous informational materials : www.nshorechurch.org*

CHRISTIAN ETHICS - Session #31 This is the recording of the Sunday School class taught by our elders. They are teaching from Wayne Grudem's book, "Christian Ethics." This is the 32nd class, led and taught by elder Scott Frederiksen. *We did not capture the audio for sessions 1, 4, 6, and 18, so this is the 28th episode of the series. You can visit our website for the previous informational materials : www.nshorechurch.org*

On today's program, the top legislative body of the United Methodist Church gathered in Charlotte, N.C., this week for its long-awaited General Conference. There, delegates cast decisive votes on issues of gender and sexuality.  We'll have details. And, an Ohio church is under fire AGAIN for opening its doors to shelter the homeless. We'll take a look. Also, Wayne Grudem, bestselling author of ‘Systematic Theology,' is stepping away from academia after teaching for almost 50 years. That story later in the program. But first, evangelical activists gathered followers together at Columbia University last week to show support for Israel.  I wanted to remind everyone that it's a new month, May, and we have a new book we'd like to share with our donors. Katelyn Beaty's book “Celebrities For Jesus” is a fantastic book about the trend in evangelicalism toward the idolization of celebrity pastors and leaders. It has a lot of insight about many of the issues we cover regularly here at MinistryWatch, and I think if you like MinistryWatch, you are going to find this book valuable. We'll send it to you absolutely free, as our thank you, for a gift of any size to MinistryWatch this month. Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the donate button at the top of the page. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Fiona André, Yonat Shimron, Daniel Ritchie, Kim Roberts, Bethany Starin, Tony Mator, Jessica Eturralde, Brittany Smith, and Christina Darnell. Until next time, may God bless you.

"Protology?" Yes! The priority of protology is stressed by Professor Dr. Max Botner as he gives this TRU Talk as part of the 3/16 Day 2024 Celebration!  The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

On this week's episode of Enneagram IRL, we meet with Tyler Zach, author and certified Enneagram coach with 18 years of experience coaching students, adults, couples, and business teams. He has grown a vibrant community of over 47K Enneagram enthusiasts on his Instagram account @GospelForEnneagram. He is writing a faith-based 40-day devotional for every Enneagram type which you can grab on Amazon.com. To test drive your type's book, download a free 5-day devotional on his website at https://www.tylerzach.com/free.  

Gary discusses an article by Wayne Grudem about 10 reasons to vote for Ron DeSantis over Donald Trump. While many of Grudem's points make sense, they don't factor in the current political "mood" prevalent in the country right now. Trump is certainly a lightning rod, which is exactly why he is opposed at every turn by the mainstream media.