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Ep 111: The Language Of God with Juana Shaffer
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Have you ever wondered what the very language of God is? Listen as Juana Shaffer and Charity Parenzin(i) discuss the truth of God. It is a powerful discussion full of honesty, hope, revelation, and love. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!Af Charity Parenzin(i)
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Ep 110: Jesus Never Told Us to Stay Silent (With Mark and Amber Archer of Fearless Features)
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Today's world would like you to believe that Christians are not meant to be involved in any issue deemed political. In fact, they would like you to believe Christ's followers should not have a voice standing against anything immoral either. However, neither of these beliefs in founded on what Christ exampled. And, as followers of Him, we are called…
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Ep 109: The Truth About Submission to God
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Have you ever wondered what submitting to God actually looks like? In a world that seems to constantly be moving the "goal posts" of the standard of following Jesus, it's easy to lose sight of what Christ examples for us and directs us to do. In this episode, you will hear a simple "call to action" for how to truly submit your life to Christ. In ad…
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Episode 108: How to See God in the Middle of Suffering with Darci Steiner
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If you've ever suffered - and I mean really BIG pain - you know the feeling of emotional waves crashing over your soul. Perhaps you've wished to just make it all end. Or cried out to God and wondered where He is. Darci J. Steiner knows suffering. And she also knows God. But, where is God in the MIDDLE of the suffering? Today we talk with Darci abou…
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Ep 107: How to See Your Body as "Worthy" with Amy Connell
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Do you ever treat yourself like you aren't WORTHY of the sacrifice it takes to be healthy? (Not super thin or "a super model"... just, healthy?) Most of us don't if we're honest. In fact, many of us treat our bodies like they are here to carry our head around, or lug kids to soccer, or make dinner. But what if we realize we are meant to treat our b…
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Ep 106: How to Free Yourself From The Fear of Conflict (with Jerry Fu)
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Who doesn't want to end conflicts quickly and as painlessly as possible? Well, with the help of people like Jerry Fu, you can do just that. Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution and leadership coach who is, quite frankly, a needed part of the body of Christ. He is certified in leadership coaching through the International Coaching Federation, Talent Op…
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Ep 105: How to Help Protect Your Kids from Addiction (with Andrea Epting, CPCS)
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Andrea Epting is a practicing, Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist in Savannah, Georgia specializing in process addictions (addictions that are not chemical/drug-based). She is also the host of the Direct Impact Podcast and mother of two teens. Her passion is helping teens and adults overcome many life challenges including addiction…
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Ep 104: Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life with Tess Scott
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You're gonna wanna know Tess Scott. She's funny, smart, experienced and wise. In this interview we talk about the many things she has overcome with God in her life including raising eight boys, overcoming cancer, and marrying the same man twice (!!) From her site: Tess is a wife, a mom of 8 boys and a black sheep turned Jesus Girl. She loves her hu…
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Ep 103: From Depression to Empowerment with Linda Bjork
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If you've ever sinked into a hole of darkness, not wanting to breath another breath, then you understand depression. Or, perhaps you've NEVER understood how anyone can get "so sad". Well, in either case, Linda Bjork has a story of coming out of depression into hope and empowerment you should listen to. In addition, her story is a compassionate warn…
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102: Taking Modern-Day Inspiration from the God-Warrior John the Baptist
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We've all heard of John the Baptist. Many of us see him as an eccentric accent in the story of Jesus and His disciples. But, a large amount of theologians consider John the Baptist as the MOST important figure in the New Testament second only to Jesus. So, why do so many of us sort of skip over his importance? Probably because we (including myself …
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Ep 101: What is Advent? (And why should we celebrate it?)
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Have you ever wondered what Advent is? Well, if you weren't raised in a more traditional Christian Church environment, you may have no idea. Or you may think it's all about celebrating Christ's birth. (And you'd be half right). Advent is something every follow of Jesus can celebrate with joy! But, you might want to hear exactly what it is all about…
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Episode 100: Are You Resting as the Bible Says to Rest? With Scott LaPierre
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Have you ever wondered what it means to actually rest? The Bible talks a lot about work, but it also tackles the idea of resting. So, what is rest exactly? And why is it so important the Bible actually talks about it? And are we even DOING it right? Today, Scott LaPierre - father of nine (!), author, pastor, writer - talks about what it means to re…
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Ep 99: How to Love Who God Made You While Still Knowing You Need to Grow - with Danielle Bernock
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Get ready to hear a kind voice of wisdom, love, and honesty. Danielle Bernock is an author, coach, and survivor of childhood trauma. In her own words: I’m on a mission to open the eyes of ONE MILLION emotional trauma survivors to their value and belovedness through the power of the love of God. Through my process of healing from childhood trauma an…
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Ep 98: Voddie Baucham: The Real Meaning of the Joseph Story
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If you think you know what the story of Joseph in the Bible is about, you may want to think again. In this episode Charity shares a sermon by Voddie Baucham who delivers a wonderful teaching on the deeper, often overlooked meaning of the Joseph story. But, fair warning... this may change your whole paradigm on what you think of God's promise and ho…
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Ep 97: Interview with Singer-Songwriter Leanna Crawford (!!)
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The amazing Leanna Crawford stops by to talk to us about her life, the Christian Music industry, inspiration, honesty with God, reading through the (entire) Bible, and love. If you don't yet know who Leanna is, get ready to become a fan... seriously. This woman is wonderful, honest, deep, and loves Jesus fiercely. Learn more about here at: http://l…
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Ep 96: Believing in Boundaries with Stephanie Jordon
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Get ready to have an honest conversation - full of depth and laughter - with Stephanie Jordon. Mother of nine (yes, NINE) kids, author of Believing in Boundaries and A Dose of Reality (2nd edition coming soon), Stephanie is full of wisdom, honesty, and love. You will glean from her experiences and see her heart of love - all of which will make you …
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Ep 95: 50 Shades of Truth with Nikki Thompson
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Do you really want truth? How will your life look afterward? Nikki Thompson is a powerhouse who has lived through a LOT. And she has come out of it all by radically changing her life to follow Jesus. She is an honest breath of fresh air - full of compassion, not gonna leave you in your lies. Get ready to swim in the deep end. Then go check out Nikk…
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Ep 94: Should We Call Other Christians Out?
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Should we call out other Christians on things? Is so, what things? If we are "all sinners" whose to say you can call ANYONE on ANYTHING? Calling other Christians on their errors is hard. And easy to avoid. And, although it should never be taken lightly, it seems that our modern church culture has created a vortex of NEVER calling anyone out on erro…
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Ep 93: How Does and Atheist Become a Christian? (With Wendy Cunningham)
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Have you ever wondered how to talk to an atheist about Christ? Maybe you have friends who resist the idea of God or colleagues who simply don't believe there's anything beyond science. Well, if you've ever wanted to know how to approach hard conversations with a professed atheist or you simply love testimonies of those who come to the Lord in power…
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Ep 92: Bringing Compassion and Truth into Your Health Walk with Jonathan McLernon
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If you've never heard of Jonathan McLernon, after this talk, you may never forget him. The founder of Freedom Nutrition, Jonathan has an amazing story of his journey to health. In a nutshell, he survived an attempted murder (nearly beaten to death in South Africa) as well as losing his life savings in a failed business venture. He then let Christ h…
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Ep 91: The Lie and Truth of Pornography Addiction (and getting free from it!)
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Isaiah Cruz is an NP who deals with those struggling with addiction, including pornography addiction. As a follower of Christ, medical professional, father to four daughters, and faithful husband, he has an honest, straight-forward take on the epidemic of pornography facing the church today and the ways in which we can begin to disentangle ourselve…
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It's become hugely "negative" in the church to talk about sin and repentance. But what many Christians don't realize is that repentance holds the key to staying in communion with God. But, what exactly IS repentance? How do you actually know you ARE repentant? And how can you stay free from sin? In this episode, Charity utilized Thomas Watson's wri…
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Ep 89: The Truth of Walking in God's Footsteps (with Margaret Agard)
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Have you ever wondered what it means to really "walk in God's Footsteps"? Or maybe you just want to know what it means to really live everyday in the purpose of God. Today's guest talks about her experience with learning how to do just that. Margaret Agard is an award-winning writer whose latest book ‘In His Footsteps: How I Gave My Todo List to Go…
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Ep 88: The Truth of Attaining a SOUND MIND with Liam Naden
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If you could attain a sound mind, would you? After all, Christ is known as the Prince of Peace... and He taught us just how to walk in peace of mind. In scripture, Jesus teaches about how to use our brains the right way. A way in which we live as the best we can be, without problems or stress. (NOT through positive thinking... through following His…
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Ep 87: The Way We Talk Matters - With Brenden Kumarasamy
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Think about it... how would your life change if you were an exceptional communicator? Could you have better relationships? Would you excel more at work? Would it give your the courage to share the gospel more? Sit back and learn from a communications coach... believe me. It's fantastic stuff. Communication is key to so many things in life. But, we …
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Jesus said He was the way the truth and the light... but, if truth is relative, how do we know what is true? And how can we know what is Christ-centered versus a version of Christianity that isn't actually what Christ taught at all? In this episode we establish truth for what it IS versus what so many say it is. And, Charity shares what she feels s…
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EP 85: The What and How of Protecting Our Kids from Sexual Abuse and Grooming (Part Two) With Dr. Kelly Palfi
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Get ready for part two of our interview with Dr. Kelly Palfi! The Church is joining the battle to protect our kids from abuse and grooming. And women like Dr. Kelly Palfi are in the trenches, helping, teaching, and healing. She is a fantastic resource with first hand knowledge as both a former Canadian law enforcement officer and counselor. Kelly P…
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Ep 84: The What and How of Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse - Interview with Dr. Kelly Palfi
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The Church is joining the battle to protect our kids from abuse and grooming. And women like Dr. Kelly Palfi are in the trenches, helping, teaching, and healing. She is a fantastic resource with first hand knowledge as both a former Canadian law enforcement officer and counselor. Kelly Palfi is an expert in male sex abuse and how to protect childre…
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Ep 83: We MUST Wake Up and Protect Kids
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Charity shares a sober reality that came by way of a jarring piece of information this week... it all boils down to this: we are called to protect the kids in our lives. It's not "optional". It's a command by God. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!Af Charity Parenzin(i)
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We hear the word spoken in church and by many and NGO or non-profit... "compassion". But what is TRUE compassion? It was demonstrated first by God and His son, Jesus. It isn't what many people think. And it's far more beautiful than most of us realize. It's also something we, as believers, are called to act out. So, how do we know what it is? Throu…
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Ep 82: The Deep Love of Jesus (part two of our interview with Juanita Shaffer)
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Juanita Shaffer is a missionary to the US. In the process of loving people, she has seen the Lord to mighty things. And she has come to realize His love is all we need and our love is all He wants. Sit back, be at peace, and hear the heart of the Father through a woman's life and love of Jesus. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check …
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Ep 81: The Unconditional Love of Jesus (with Juanita Shaffer)
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I sit and talk with my friend, Juanita Shaffer, about her testimony and the unexplainable, unconditional, love of Jesus. Listen as she tells of a life lived for Him and His love for us. It is a revelation of His deep sacrifice and a reminder of His goodness. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!…
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Ep 80: Body Parts Need to Stick Together
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We've all been there... someone in church drives you crazy. Or people just don't "get" you in your small group. Maybe you feel one way about a scripture and your friend disagrees... no matter what it is, those we are following Christ are meant to represent Him and be His "body". Sure, we all have different talents, gifts and even perspectives, but,…
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The world is literally dying for purpose. And, yet, so many in the church seem to not know what they are meant to do - as followers of Christ and/or as individuals created by the God of the Universe. How can we make sure we are living from a God-given-purpose-centric life? And is there anything wrong with just trying to be happy? ******************…
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The word holy can be overwhelming. We know that only God is holy BUT we are called to walk in Christ's footsteps. This can often create one of two approaches: self-reliance (read: rule following on steroids) or self-justification (read: abandon the holiness "ship" altogether and do your own thing). But... where is the place God has called us as fol…
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Ep. 77: What is God's Definition of Justice?
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What is the Biblical definition of Justice - God's justice? As Christians we have to know the answer to this question to fully see what our world is saying today that goes against our Christian worldview, ethic, and faith. Otherwise, we will begin to erode God's truth and elevate humanity's lies. Let's jump into this! Referenced during the podcast …
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Ep 76: "Journey to Your Calling" (Part Two) with Janice Liggins
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Charity Parenzini continues her conversation with Janice Liggins about hearing the voice of God, learning to obey, and allowing Him to shape our desires. Learn to see what God is calling you to do for Him, one day at a time. Get Journey to Your Calling by Janice Liggins: http://journeytoyourcalling.com About Janice: Janice Hatcher Liggins is an aut…
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Ep 75: "Journey to Your Calling" with Janice Liggins - Part One
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Ever wonder what God is doing in your life? How do you know how to follow His will? What is "expected" of you? In this episode, you will hear the first half of a wonderfully enlightening conversation with Author Janice Liggins and how she learned to hear God's voice, obey, and step into her calling. About Janice: Janice Hatcher Liggins is an author…
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Ep 73: The Benefits of Seeking God in All You Do
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It's 2022. What can we do to shape the new year into a year of obedience, breakthroughs, successes, and hope? One "easy" answer: seek God in ALL you do. In this episode, we talk about seeking God in all we do and the benefits the Bible promises for us when we do just that. In addition, we talk about future episodes coming in the next week, AND the …
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Ep 73: The Faith-Covenant Combo We Need to Embrace
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Covenant? Isn't that for Old Testament times...? (She says confused and not sure why we're talking olden talk). And how is faith involved in that? Sit back. This is rich and good... oh, man. You may even want to take notes. Resources: "My Rainbow In the Cloud", by Oswald Chambers from My Utmost For His Highest The Biblical Covenants, an essay by Pa…
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Ever seen Braveheart? Well, even if you missed that epic tale of overcoming tyranny, you don't have to miss out on the key themes it seared into the hearts and souls of many who watched it - that you can fight for your freedom and overcome the oppression and lies of those who insist on robbing you of it. (And, don't worry, I won't be quoting the mo…
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Ep. 71: Shushing the Holy Spirit (and how NOT to do it!)
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Have you ever met anyone who didn't want to "hear from God"? But... does He actually want to talk to us? Does He even try to talk to us? How does He talk to us? What are we doing wrong if He is trying to talk to us? This is an episode about the reality of how many of us ignore the Holy Spirit and the "easy" ways you can begin to hear His voice. Eve…
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Ep 70: The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
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Albeit a strange thing to talk about for some, the Bible talks about spiritual warfare and the reality it can be in the life of a follower of Jesus. But, how do you know if you're experiencing spiritual warfare and not just depression or self-inflicted consequences? In this episode, we dive into this needed conversation, identifying "common" sympto…
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Ep 69: Jumping Into What God Has for You - Guest Lauren L. Nelson
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In this episode we talk with Sheroes of the Bible author Lauren L. Nelson about her decision to create a solution to a problem presented to her by her seven-year-old daughter. And how now that "kairos moment" inspires children around the world. This is an episode of empowerment. Sit back, listen, and find encouragement To learn more about Lauren's …
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Have you ever felt like a fish out of water? Perhaps you are surrounded by "Type A" folks, but, you're more of a type "E". We've all felt like we don't belong... even in the church. So, what do we do? In this episode we dive deep into honesty, vulnerability, and the truth about conformity. Yes, the culture wants us to conform. But, so do many churc…
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Propaganda has been around since the Garden of Eden. But... would you recognize it if you saw it? Maybe you think you can in culture, but, what about inside the church? (What does propaganda in the church even look like?) List of types of propaganda: "Don't Be Fooled by Propaganda - Recognize it!" by Ray Clore Story of King Hezekiah and Propaganda:…
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We need to pray for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Let's take a few minutes and do it now. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!Af Charity Parenzin(i)
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Ep 66: The Lie of Biblical Pliability (i.e. Custom-Fit Bible)
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Custom-fit everything can be found in our culture. From cars to beds to clothes. But... a "custom-fit Bible"? Is that really a thing? Custom-fit is not something our God intended for His word. So, how can we recognize when we've altered His word to fit our lives rather than the other way around? For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check…
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Ep 65: The Truth about Critical Race Theory
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Hold on to your hats... this one is relevant and honest. We need to get up, open our Bibles, learn about CRT and learn what the Bible says that deviates far from it. On this episode, we use several key sources including "Fault Lines" by Voddie Baucham and the many sources and resources used on the Just Thinking Podcast, Episode #108 . These sources…
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There is little talk in most churches today about repentance. Why? Do we really need to repent "regularly"? Doesn't God love us for who we are? And, if He loves us for who we are, surely He knows we sin, so... Today we'll talk about the immense weight that Christ put on repentance and why it a necessary part of the gospel. (The FULL gospel). And al…
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