Best Yohannan Podcasts (2024)

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The Most Significant Christian Leader of Our Generation with Metropolitan K.P. Yohannan 2:12:28

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Our guest on this episode is the most significant Christian leader of our generation—at least in the opinion of Hank Hanegraaff. On May 8th this leader—Metropolitan Yohan, also known as K.P. Yohannan—fell asleep in the Lord. Hank opens the podcast by paying tribute to a man who not only revolutionized world missions but was also one of Hank’s close…

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Ep. 357: Mica Miller Update, When Helping Hurts Haiti, KP Yohannan, Another Homeless Shelter Shut Down 24:35

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On today’s program, a North Carolina Sheriff’s office has called in the FBI to help investigate the death of pastor’s wife, Mica Miller. We’ll have details. And, Haitian workers are concerned Christian donors could be hurting the very people they’re trying to help…and ask donors to redirect their money away from orphanages. We’ll take a look. Also,…

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Ep. 362: Karl Vaters Wants To “De-Size” The Church 33:11

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Karl Vaters is not against bigness on principle. He is quick to point out that large churches can use their size to do things that smaller churches simply cannot. But he also says that the things that big churches do better are few, and that getting big, pursuing growth, often comes at great financial and spiritual cost. His new book is called De-S…

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Ep. 361: Reggie Joiner, Kristen Ivy & Orange; Ed Young Retires, Missionary Couple Murdered 28:53

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On today’s program, former CEO of Orange, Kristen Ivy, originally admitted to an “inappropriate relationship” with the ministry’s founder Reggie Joiner. Now, she’s reclassifying that relationship as clergy abuse. We’ll have details. Also, summer is the season of short-term missions—but The Chalmers Center has some warnings before posting about thos…

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Ep. 360: Remembering Marshall Allen 11:30

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On today’s MinistryWatch podcast we remember Marshall Allen, an investigative journalist who was a friend and supporter of MinistryWatch. To read a transcript of this podcast, click here. You’ll also find there links mentioned in today’s episode. The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God blss you.…

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Ep. 359: SBC Prof, Pastor Indicted, Boy Scouts Fall But Trail Life Rises World Vision Fined 25:50

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On today’s program, the U-S Department of Justice has indicted a former professor and interim provost of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for obstructing justice in a sexual misconduct case. We’ll have details. Also, the Boy Scouts of America changes their name in hopes of boosting its dwindling numbers—but instead, a different scouting mi…

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Ep. 358: More Thoughts On The PCA/David French Controversy 14:08

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On today’s EXTRA Episode, Warren Smith identifies four lessons we can learn from the controversy surrounding David French and the Presbyterian Church in America. To read more about this controversy: https://ministrywatch.com/editors-notebook-the-pca-david-french-debacle/ https://ministrywatch.com/pca-cancels-anti-polarization-panel-with-david-frenc…

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What is Replacement Theology? 11:43

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The phrase replacement theologian is designed to be an insult. It is the ultimate pejorative leveled at those who deny the heart of dispensationalism—namely, that God has two distinct peoples, one of whom must be raptured (the church) before God can continue His plan with the other (Israel). So—what is replacement theology?For more on this check ou…

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Ep. 356: Celebrities For Jesus: A Conversation with Katelyn Beaty 43:56

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Katelyn Beaty believes that some Christian leaders use their fame and influence in positive ways. But too often, she says, fame and celebrity are cultivated for their own sake, or for the sake of profits and the building of personal empires. We see this phenomenon most conspicuously with the prosperity Gospel preachers. But, increasingly, these pra…

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Ep. 355 : Eric Metaxes, Gunman in Pennsylvania Church, Investigation on Mica Miller 26:17

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On today’s program, an investigation into the death of a South Carolina pastor’s wife, 30-year-old Mica Miller, has captured the attention of people across the nation, raising questions about mental health and abuse. We’ll look at the latest findings. A Pennsylvania pastor faces a gunman in the middle of his Sunday sermon. We’ll have details. A new…

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Ep. 354: A Conversation with Aaron Renn About Life In The Negative World 36:48

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For centuries, Christianity has been seen as a positive force in the world – even by those who are not Christians. But my guest today, Aaron Renn, argues that this perception has changed. In a widely read and discussed article for “First Things” magazine, first published a decade ago, Renn said that the world up until 1964 was a “positive world” fo…

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Ep. 353: United Methodist Church Approves LGBTQ Clergy, Wayne Grudem Retires, Metaxas and Feucht Hit Manhattan 24:39

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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 lo…

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What Should Christians Believe about the Millenium? 10:12

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Multitudes today hold to the belief that there will be a thousand-year semi-golden age following the second appearing of Jesus Christ. As such they suppose they will be resurrected in glorified bodies to once again experience a fallen world—for a thousand years.This belief is popular—but is it true? Hank Hanegraaff responds to what Christians shoul…

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Ep. 352: A Conversation with Nancy French Cancer, Politics, Ghost-Writing, and Life 46:31

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Nancy French was not a household name in American politics -- because she mostly operated behind the scenes. But she was well known in the highest levels of Republican circles. She was the ghost writer for politicians and conservative celebrities, with five books she wrote making it to the New York Times Bestseller List.But she found the Republican…

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Ep. 351: More on Driscoll-Lindell, A Seminary Survives, and Orange’s Reggie Joiner Resigns 24:43

1M ago24:43

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On today’s program, Arkansas pastor Steven Smith steps down after fallout from mishandling abuse allegations against a former children’s minister. We’ll have details.Also, controversial megachurch pastors Mark Driscoll and John Lindell seemed to reconcile on stage at the Stronger Men’s Conference last week…but since then, tensions between the two l…

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Harmony in the Holy Land: Joshua Aaron's Mission in Music 38:05

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🎵✨ Step into a profound episode of The Missional Life Podcast, featuring the inspiring story of Joshua Aaron, an award-winning Christian recording artist whose faith has taken him across the world. Born in the United States and now residing in Israel, Joshua shares his unique journey of moving his family to the Holy Land with a mission to spread th…

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Should Christians Believe in the Pre-tribulational Rapture Theory? 20:42

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The pre-tribulational rapture theory, popularized by John Nelson Darby in the nineteenth century, contends that God has two distinct people and two distinct plans for their two distinct destinies. The church will be raptured—what David Jeremiah dubs “the Great Disappearance—seven years prior to the second coming of Christ, and Jews will suffer trib…

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Ep. 350: Some Thought About The Mark Driscoll-John Lindell Controversy 11:16

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On today’s EXTRA Episode, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith has some additional thoughts about the Mark Driscoll-John Lindell controversy.The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Thanks to Casey Sudduth, Stephen duBarry, Kim Roberts, Rod Pitzer, and Christina Darnell for additional support.Until next time, may God bless you.…

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Ep. 349: Mark Driscoll, Calvin University, Chuck Swindoll 29:09

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FIRST SEGMENTWarrenHello everybody. I’m Warren Smith, coming to you from Charlotte, North Carolina.Natasha I’m Natasha Cowden in Denver, Colorado. We’d like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast.WarrenOn today’s program, General Episcopal Theological Seminary thought it had found a solution to its financial woes—until 7 bishops intervened, sa…

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Ep. 348: Eric Metaxas’s Letter To The American Church 32:51

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Ten years ago, Eric Metaxas was the belle of the evangelical ball. Indeed, his evangelical bona fides were nearly impeccable. Early in his career he wrote for Veggie Tales and worked for Chuck Colson. He wrote humorously but piercingly about Christian apologetics. His biography of Bonhoeffer was named the book of the year by the Evangelical Christi…

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Ep. 347: State Department Proposes Rules that Could Hurt Ministries Salem Media Reports Big Loss 27:24

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SHOW NOTES:On today’s program, a proposed State Department rule could impact employment regulations for nonprofits…and some ministry leaders are voicing concern. We’ll take a look.And, the North Carolina pastor who went viral for remarks he made from the pulpit about rape has apologized—but the controversy, which has sparked ongoing protests, caugh…

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Age of Nihilism: The Great War to the Culture Wars of Today 1:53:27

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“Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be. On this episode Fr. John Stri…

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Ep. 346: From Half-Time to Full-Time A conversation with David Bahnsen about the dignity of work 29:44

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You’ve probably heard that you should achieve balance in your life. Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying that “No one ever said on their death-bed that they wish they had spent more time at the office.” Maybe you’ve read the popular Christian book “Half-Time” by Bob Buford, in which he said you should reach a place in your career in which you pivot …

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Illuminating Hope: The Vision of Transform Iran with Lana Silk 55:07

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Get ready for an eye-opening journey as we sit down with Lana Silk, the inspiring CEO of Transform Iran, a faith-based nonprofit on a mission to ignite change in the hearts and lives of the Iranian people. Lana paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by Iranian women, shedding light on the urgent need for hope and restoration. In this captiva…

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Ep. 345: T.D. Jakes, NC’s Pursuit Church, Birmingham Southern College To Close 26:14

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On today’s program, North Carolina Pastor Bruce Frank is joining the crowded Southern Baptist Convention presidential race. Frank was a former leader of the SBC’s abuse task force. We’ll have details. And, Bishop TD Jakes is mentioned in a lawsuit against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs—though the lawsuit does not accuse the bishop of wrongdoing. We…

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Ep. 344: A Conversation with Andrew Peterson He talks music, writing, community, Wingfeather, and becoming a ministry leader 34:22

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Andrew Peterson is, as the old saying goes, a “man of many parts.”I first discovered Andrew’s music in the late 1990s, when his song “Nothing to Say” first became a favorite – and it still is. I began following his musical career and quickly discovered that he had more on his mind that music. He was building a community of artists in Nashville that…

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Sink or Sit: Embracing God's Call Beyond Comfort with Jason and Haley Bilotti 33:34

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Jason and Haley Bilotti, co-founders of WYGO Ministries, as they share their remarkable journey of faith and obedience documented in their new book, Sink or Sit: One Couple's Journey of Answering God's Call to Step Out of The Boat. Over the past fourteen years, Jason and Haley have embarked on a courageous…

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Ep. 343: Zoning Laws Shut Down Church Ministries, How To Navigate Crypto More SBC Drama 28:52

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On today’s program, an Arizona church is fighting to continue its food pantry ministry—but city zoning regulations threaten to shut it down. We’ll have details. Also, the rise in crypto currency is forcing nonprofits to consider the pros and cons of taking crypto donations. We’ll take a look. And, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountabilit…

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Ep. 342: What We Can Learn From Lent 15:20

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This week, the podcast highlights how the lessons of Lent and Holy Week can inform the way we lead and give in this post-modern age.To read a written version of today’s podcast episode, click here.The producers for today’s program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.Until next time, Happy Easter. Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed!…

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How Secular Humanism Displaced Christianity in Modern Culture 2:01:05

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“Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be.On this episode Fr. John Stric…

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Ep. 341: Chi Alpha, Compassion International, Child Evangelism Fellowship, and “Margin Stacking” 32:46

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On today’s program, another person has sued the Assemblies of God and the denomination’s college ministry Chi Alpha. The victim, who is blind, claims he was sexually abused by one of the Chi Alpha leaders over the span of five years. We’ll have details.Also, Christians are often among the first to give to humanitarian aid nonprofits when a crisis h…

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Ep. 340: Rickardo Bodden on Toxic Leadership 24:47

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Leadership books have become a dime-a-dozen. But books that combine rigorous academic research, boots-on-the-ground leadership experience, and an understanding of scripture and church and ministry dynamics…well, those books are rare indeed.But that’s what we have in a new book called “End The Reign of Pain: Identifying and Treating Toxic Leadership…

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God's Presence in the Midst of Chaos: Lessons from 'Never Give Up' with Daniel Yohannan from Gospel for Asia 50:39

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In this impacting episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Daniel Yohannan, the son of KP Yohannan, the visionary founder of Gospel for Asia. Together, we'll explore the profound narrative unveiled in the newly released book, Never Give Up - the story of a broken man impacting a generation. Have you ever felt like the world was conspiring aga…

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'Moving Beyond Poverty To Reach A Nation and a Continent' - with Tafara and Chipo Butayi 58:53

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In this impactful episode, we engage in a profound conversation with Tafara and Chipo Butayi, visionary leaders of Faith Hill Church. Join us as they share their inspiring journey of moving beyond poverty to become catalysts for transformation across a nation and a continent. Discover how Tafara and Chipo's unwavering faith led them to establish Fa…

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Ep. 339: American Bible Society Pivots, Trinity International University Cuts Programs, and Turning Point USA Holds Event 22:58

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On today’s program, the American Bible Society is closing its state-of-the-art museum in Philadelphia…after spending nearly $100 million on it over the past decade. We’ll have details. Also, Texas church members support wildfire relief efforts—while also suffering losses of their own. We’ll take a look. And, Trinity International University is cutt…

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Ep. 338: Matt Bronleewe on the Founding of Compassion International 14:46

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In the early 1950s, war had left tens of thousands of orphans in South Korea. Everett Swanson arrived there to preach the Gospel to the troops there, but he was overcome by the starving children, and he faced the question, “What are you going to do?”That question compelled Everett Swanson to start an organization that became Compassion Internationa…

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'From the Mafia Family to God's Family' - A New Identity in Christ with Robert Borelli 56:43

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In this gripping episode, we sit down with Robert Borelli to unravel his incredible journey—transitioning from the shadows of a Mafia family to finding a new identity in Christ. Join us as Robert shares his powerful testimony of redemption, showcasing the transformative impact of faith, grace, and God's unconditional love. Discover how Robert's lif…

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Ep. 337: Liberty University, Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA Lifeway makes a comeback 27:28

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On today’s program, Liberty University faces a record-breaking $14 million fine from the Department of Education. We’ll have details.Also, Dream City Church in Arizona partners with Turning Point USA to host a politically flavored conference for ministry leaders. Featured speakers included Eric Metaxas, Sean Feucht, and Jentezen Franklin. We’ll tak…

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Ep. 336: Character Matters A Conversation About Leadership with Marvin Olasky 36:07

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In today’s secular, post-modern world, many Americans – even Christians – have settled for a transactional relationship with leaders in church, in government, and in our civic institutions. If those leaders give us what we want, when we want it, that’s all we ask of them.But Marvin Olasky believes that character matters when it comes to leadership.…

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'How To Experience Personal Revival And Step Out' with Evangelist and Revivalist Lindy Ann Hopley of Beautiful Witness Ministries 22:43

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Get ready for an electrifying episode as we dive into the inspiring journey of South African evangelist Lindy-Ann Hopley. In this high-energy conversation, Lindy-Ann shares her powerful testimony, revealing how she overcame her past, conquered unbelief, and stepped into the divine anointing and calling on her life. We all encounter setbacks, but Li…

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Ep. 335: Calvin University, TD Jakes, YWAM, Artificial Intelligence in the Pulpit 29:25

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On today’s program, Calvin University’s president resigns after allegations of misconduct surface. We’ll have details. Also, T.D. Jakes Foundation announces $9 million in grants—we’ll take a look at the recipients, plus take a deeper dive into some of T.D. Jakes other business ventures. And, A-I in the pulpit. As technology advances, pastors are fa…

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Ep. 334: Checking In On A Paradigm-Busting Bible Translation Project Will "Translation Service Providers" change the way Bible translation is done? 20:41

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Today I welcome back to the program Amy McClintock, with the Strategic Resource Group, an organization that funds projects to reach unreached people groups in the Middle East and North Africa, the so-called MENA region of the world. Joining Amy is Al Fadi, who is helping to lead a bible translation project that we have been talking about for a coup…

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Foundational Principles To Begin Reaching Nations - Dr. Delron and Peggy Shirley 1:02:48

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Join us in a riveting conversation with Dr. Delron and Peggy Shirley, where they unravel the essential principles for reaching nations with the transformative message of the gospel. As the founders of Teach All Nations Mission, they brings a wealth of experience and insight into the foundational strategies that can make a lasting impact on a global…

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Age of Division—Great Schism to Protestant Reformation 1:41:00

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Before there was a West, there was Christendom.” Fr. John Strickland has written a monumental four-part history of Christendom—from the first millennium of Christendom which he deems “the age of paradise” to our current cultural condition which he labels “the age of nihilism.” telling the story of how both came to be.Fr. John Strickland joins Hank …

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