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The Benedict Option

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Episode 361: For a few years now philosophers and social commentators have been advocating the Benedict Option for Christians in response to the rise in secular influence and moral depravity in America. What is the Benedict Option? Tune in as I examine what this is, where it comes from, and if there is a better option for Christians in America today.

The Benedict Option – Dreher

The Benedict Option for Evangelicals

The End of the Moral Majority?

Today in Church History: The First Official Act of the Continental Congress (1774)

Question of the Day: Do I have to be baptized to go to heaven?

America Less Religious

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Episode 360: We’re back in action! And none too soon! Several news articles indicate that America is becoming less religious. Why is that? Several answers are put forward in each article (see below). However, Scripture may have the best explanation of all. Tune in as I look at Isaiah 6 & the ministry of Isaiah & how his mission is connected with ours.

US Public Becoming Less Religious

Americans say science is why they are leaving religion

50% of Americans skipping church, still believe in God

Today in Church History: North African Bishops Conclude the Lapsed Question (256)

Question of the Day: Where do we go when we die?

How to be Holy in an Unholy World

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Episode 359: The archdiocese of Chicago is being sued by a homosexual man who was fired from his position as music director when he made known his engagement (and subsequent marriage) to his male partner. These are but the birthpangs of the consequences of the legalization of homosexual marriage in America as the dissenting justices warned. How shall we live when surrounded by such immorality? Tune in as we allow the Bible to explain how to be holy in an unholy world.

Chicago archdiocese sued over homosexual marriage

Today in Church History: Christians in the Arena in Carthage (202)

Question of the Day: Was Jesus Sinless?

Genuine Love

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Episode 358: “Let love be genuine” (Romans 12.9). Such a simple command, but also a command which is rich with meaning & application. What does “sincere brotherly love” look like (1 Peter 1.22)? Tune in as I breakdown what genuine love for one another is.

Today in Church History: Anselm Defends Himself at Rockingham (1095)

Question of the Day: Is America Going Down?

Election Coverage 2016 – God & Kings

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Episode 356: The Iowa Caucus (Hawkus??) was earlier this week. Whether your candidate won or not, there is a principle or three from Scripture we need to keep focused on during the entire election cycle. What is it? Tune in as I unpack the Biblical view of nations, national leaders, and God’s involvement in all of this.

Today in Church History: Muslims execute Joseph of Aleppo, claiming he had promised to become a Muslim but reneged. (1686)

Question of the Day: Who do you think will become the next President?

Guest Host – The David Creek Show

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Episode 355: My friend & brother David Creek stops by the studio and takes over the program to vent about a bunch of the stuff that grinds his gears. Listen carefully or your might miss exactly what he’s up to. ALSO, the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robot Boys debut their new hit single – Alexander the Coppersmith!

Helping the Poor

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Episode 354: You see them from the time to time on the side of the road. Usually they are armed with a sign which says something to the effect of “Anything will help. God Bless.” Sometimes they come up to you at the store asking for money. What do we do with these folks? I heard some pretty harsh solutions recently which I discuss as I consider the application of the Golden Rule to the poor.

“Aggressive Panhandler” in Fresno

Today in Church History: Elders of the Little Flock and twenty-eight other Christian leaders in Shanghai are arrested (1956)

Question of the Day: Is it true there are not any marriages in heaven?

The Golden Rule

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Episode 353: “As you wish that others would do to you, so do to them” (Luke 6.31). Jesus says volumes in that short phrase. Action, breadth, & clarity (ABC) are addressed in this single word. Tune in as discuss the Golden Rule and how this should show up in our lives.

Today in Church History: Anabaptist preacher Leonhard Schiemer is beheaded and burned in Austria (1528).

Question of the Day: Where does it say the church should help the general public? Shouldn’t help be given only to Christians?

The Devil’s Trick

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Episode 351: “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not exist.” But how would he do that? How would the devil trick the world into believing that he does not exist? Tune in as I explore this question.

Today in Church History: Felix Manz becomes the first Anabaptist martyr, drowned in the Limmat River for rebaptizing Christians as adults (1527).

Christians & Refugees

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Episode 350: What should be the Christian’s response to the refugee crisis? Related to this is the immigration question. How should we Christians who happen to live in America respond to the foreigners who seek to live among us? I believe there is Biblical teaching about how we, as Christians, should treat the refugees seeking asylum in America. Tune in as I explore Old & New Testament for divine guidance on these important issues.

Today in Church History: Clement of Rome martyred (101)