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This podcast will help you Understand the Times, Stand for Truth and Grow in Your Faith. It will bring you the truth behind the headlines and equip your faith to navigate the cultural chaos of today. Each week you'll hear a devotional-style episode that will edify your faith in a refreshingly practical and actionable way, and you'll hear an episode that will reveal the meaning behind current events. This show will also bring you engaging interviews on important topics. God is on the move rig ...
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You're invited to hang out on Lisa Harper's back porch and enjoy conversations about all things Jesus, theological anthropology, biblical orthodoxy, Spanx, the merits of Tex-Mex and more! We believe this podcast will help you dive deeper into God's word, understand that the gospel is great news for everyday life, not just when viewed in the light of eternity, and that God is for us, that He's always been in the process of redeeming our inherent value as imago Dei and restoring us into a vibr ...
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During today’s episode – which is number 124, so we’re well past the two-year mark – I watched my “five-foot-twelve spiritual wing-woman” – it tickles me every time Alli says that but it’s a gracious exaggeration because she and I fly this plane called BPT together and I’d surely crash without her. Anyway, I watched my dear friend put her head on t…
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Episode #330 Ryan shares how we need to be intentional about which appetites we feed. He shares some examples like Bible reading and invites you to reflect on whether you are intentional about feeding the spirit or the flesh. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) …
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Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology took place very recently at The Kerygma Summit here in Franklin, TN and this particular conversation was kind of the “chips and queso” moment of the whole weekend for me because I had the undeserved privilege of sitting down with some of my favorite female Christian leaders from around the country and gle…
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Episode #329 Ryan shares why David had so much confidence to fight Goliath in 1 Samual 17 and how we can have the same level of confidence. He also shares the key to David's success in everything he did. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Links…
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Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology is a really special one and it’s especially rowdy too because it took place just a little over a week ago at The Kerygma Summit here in Franklin, TN where almost 1,500 women from across the country – as well as some other countries, I got to meet a lovely backporcher from Tanzania – gathered together to l…
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Episode #328 Ryan shares how we can be constantly diligent, alert, and watchful by remaining in close communion with the Lord all day, every day. Referenced verses: Colossians 4:2 - Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 3:5 - And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were calle…
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Episode #327 Ryan interviews David Pautsch, who is running for Congress. He talk about his faith and why he is challenging Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks for Iowa's 1st Congressional District. As a businessman, veteran, and Christian leader, Pautsch shares how he was called by God to bring true Constitutional Conservative values back to the of…
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H chats to local historian John Manley about his new book documenting the history of seaside entertainment on the IOM, hears about the John Godber play "Men of the World" at the Peel Centenary Centre and highlights the premiere of a new documentary film detailing the month-long voyage of 14 women to investigate the great Pacific Garbage patch…
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During today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, we’re sitting down with an engaging joyful scholar - which may sound like a juxtaposition but shouldn’t be - Dr. Trevin Wax. Trevin’s an old friend who’s got a long list of accomplishments including serving as a missionary in Romania, after which he went on to serve as the vice president of research an…
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Episode #326 Ryan shares how inner peace of God is a major driver for how God guides us and protects us. He references key verses in Colossians 3 and Philippians 4. Colossians 3:15-16 - And let the PEACE of Christ RULE in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching …
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During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology, we’re continuing our spiritual adventure with the always feisty and biblically faithful Australian, my dear friend Christine Caine. Chris and her husband Nick helped me navigate the arduous process of adopting Missy, so it didn’t surprise me when my daughter began to speak English that she proclai…
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Episode #325 Ryan interviews Nate Cain, a lead cyber security investigator, who is blowing the whistle on China's infiltration of US federal election systems. This interview reveals the shocking testimony of what he found while investigating claims of True The Vote. The level corruption he discovered is deep and the FBI so far has taken no action. …
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Episode #324 Ryan shares encouragement to view what you'er going through accurately: as a test from God to develop your character. Just like God used what Joseph went through to test him (Psalm 105:16-19). HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mistakes Christians Make In Their Walk With God (and how you can avoid them!) Sharable Episode Lin…
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Since we’re right around the corner from The Kerygma Summit ’24 where 1,500 ministry leaders and Bible-loving chicks from three different countries are gathering here in Franklin, TN for a 3-Day spiritual boot camp, I thought it’d be fitting to spend today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology with one of the most gifted Bible expositors and evange…
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Episode #323 Ryan discusses the recent Brazil Government censorship pressure on X/Twitter and Elon Musk's response. Ryan also draws parallels between China's state-run media and recent discussions on Tucker Carlson's interview with Mike Benz, a former state department official. In closing, Ryan shares how we ultimately need a Digital Bill of Rights…
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Episode #322 Ryan shares how we need to stop outsourcing our thinking. You likely already have the answer you're looking for - Ryan offers encouragement to pause the other-thinking and to simply reflect on what will work best for you. He also encourages you to engage the Holy Spirit in the process. HowToGrowYourFaith.com >> Learn the 5 Biggest Mist…
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Today’s episode of Back Porch Theology is a continuation of the hope-fertilizing conversation Alli and I got to have with Dr. Craig Keener – a world-renowned New Testament scholar, and commentarian, who currently serves as a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. Keener is one of our heroes of faith, who by the way has graciously agreed to b…
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Episode #321 Ryan shares the biblical significance of the April 8 total Solar Eclipse over the USA. He shares how God prepared the heaves for signs and appointed times. Ryan also shares this history of the Eclipses in 1776 and thousands of years ago in the city of Nineveh. Video referenced: Revelation Unveiled: April 8th Eclipse Secrets (Troy Brewe…
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Episode #320 Ryan shares a word of encouragement to inspire you to ensure that you are equipped for battle, just Israel was when they left Egypt for the Promised Land. Exodus 13:18 - But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the people of Israel went up out of the land of Egypt equipped for battle. HowToGrow…
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Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology took place in Wilmore, KY, on the campus of Asbury Theological Seminary, because Alli and I had the phenomenal privilege of spending time with one of our favorite – and I mean one of the most favorite of all our favorites – Bible scholars, Dr. Craig Keener. I quote or cite Dr. Keener all the time because …
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Episode #319 Ryan shares the true nature of the six unjust and illegal trials of Jesus. He also shares a tour of a Resurrection Day Celebration at their Schoolhouse Academy and a fun family activity to celebrate the true meaning of Easter. Free Resurrection Day Family Activity Download HowToGrowYourFaith.com Free 5-day email course Watch this episo…
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During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology, we’re going to take a ride in the caboose of the Old Testament book of Malachi so as to get up close and personal with the spirit of entitlement. In this post-exilic era, God’s people were so discouraged and bitter, and prideful that they were down to the last dredges of their faith. As a result, …
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