Best Liberty First Baptist Church Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 382: Becoming a More Discerning Consumer of Media Learn four forms of media bias, and how to guard against them 14:16

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Here at MinistryWatch, we constantly consume all kinds of media. We are constantly looking for stories, and we are constantly looking at how other media outlets handle the stories we cover. We ask: How can we add value to a story? Is this a story that fits our mission? Should we even cover this story at all? Answering these questions is not always …

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Ep. 381: Clint Pressley, Pastors and Politics,and Vineyard Anaheim 27:40

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On today’s program, after a slew of controversies, Southern Baptists chose a low-key leader. We take a closer look at new SBC President Clint Pressley. And, Pastors and politics—legally, what are churches and other Christian nonprofits allowed to do when it comes to this year’s presidential campaign? We also highlight the results are in from our su…

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Ep. 380: A Review of “Shepherds For Sale” Thoughts on the new bestseller 12:11

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On today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, Warren Smith shares a review he wrote for “The Dispatch” of Megan Basham’s new book Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded The Truth for a Leftist Agenda. The fundamental flaw of the book is that it fails to note that the real problem in evangelicalism is that pastors have succumbed to the populis…

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Who Am I?

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Psalm 8Date of Delivery: August 4, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 379: Liberty University, Steven Furtick, Robert Morris, and More 29:05

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On today’s program, Liberty University reaches a settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr. after years of back-and-forth lawsuits between the two parties. Now, they say they are putting the past behind them. We’ll have details. A small university in North Carolina is beating the odds…while other Christian colleges face closure, this school…

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Ep. 378: Miles Smith Reads The Ex-Vangelicals 24:18

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You may have heard the term ex-vangelical. An ex-vangelical is someone who formerly identified as an evangelical, but no longer does so. The phenomenon has created a sub-genre of books from memoirs – such as those by Josh Harris, Rachel Held Evans, and others — to more journalistic accounts, such as Sarah McCammon’s “The Ex-Vangelicals.” But is the…

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He's My Brother

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Galatians 5 & 6Date of Delivery: July 28, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 377: Former Olympian Casey Converse On Lessons Learned – and Not Learned — From the 1976 Olympic Doping Scandal 44:43

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The 2024 Summer Olympics are about to begin in Paris, and that event should be of interest even to those who don’t much care about sports. For one thing, it’s the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympics, also held in Paris, in which Christian missionary Eric Liddell won a gold medal. That story was famously recounted in the Academy Award winning mov…

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Wrestling with Faith: An Infantryman's Journey Back to Christ 40:42

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Join K'Dia on this episode of "Let's Talk Apologetics" as she dives deep into a heartfelt conversation with Ashton, an infantryman grappling with the profound questions of faith, suffering, and the existence of evil. As Ashton shares his poignant journey back to Christ, listeners are invited to explore the raw and real challenges he faced, from the…

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Ep. 376: The SBC’s Reversal on Brent Leatherwood, First Baptist Dallas, Life Surge Conferences 23:43

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On today’s program, the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission—the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention—fired its president Brent Leatherwood this week…then less than 12 hours later reversed course and said he was NOT fired. We’ll have details. Also, Life Surge wealth conferences draw big audiences with its celebrity speaker lineup a…

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Ep. 375: Carlos Campo on Leadership, Christian Higher Ed, and the Museum of the Bible 28:21

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Carlos Campo has one of the most interesting biographies I know about. His parents were entertainers who had hit records and a national profile in the 1940s and 50s. Carlos Campo’s mother was Betty Clooney, who with her sister Rosemary rose to the top of the music industry. That also makes Carlos Campo a part of a family that some consider entertai…

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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Psalm 19Date of Delivery: July 21, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 374: Matt Chandler, Robert Morris, and Former Christian Billionaire Bill Hwang 25:37

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On today’s program, Village Church Pastor Matt Chandler is under fire after his church hired a man who, in the past, was convicted of child sexual abuse. That man was his father. We’ll take a look. Also, Robert Morris—the Gateway Church pastor accused of abusing a young girl starting when she was 12 years old—is having his radio and tv programs can…

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Ep. 373: Kirk Farney Discusses Radio Pioneers Fulton Sheen and Walter Maier Their influence on Christian radio still shapes the medium today 30:09

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For the past 100 years, radio has proven to be a persistent medium. Television, podcasts, and other digital media have taken their slices of the market, but radio has not gone away. In some ways it is as strong today as ever. About eight in 10 Americans over the age of 12 listen to terrestrial radio in a given week. And as long as there has been ra…

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State of the Youth Address

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Speaker or Performer: Daytona GregoryScripture Passage(s): Matthew 28:19Date of Delivery: July 14, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 372: The Village Church Restructures, Another Christian College Closes, California SBC Lays Off Staff 29:04

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On today’s program, a South Carolina church is facing fallout after it became known that its pastor is a registered sex offender for abusing a minor. Leaders knew when they hired him, but didn’t alert members. We’ll have details.And, years ago a handful of Dallas-area churches that started as multi-site campuses of The Village Church transitioned t…

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Ep. 371: John Inazu Wants Us To “Learn To Disagree” 28:14

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We live in a polarized time. People with whom we disagree are not just wrong, but evil – or so we (and they) often think.John Inazu thinks that posture towards those with whom we disagree is neither helpful nor biblical. He thinks empathy, curiosity, and love – both loving our neighbors but also loving our enemies – is both a biblical approach, and…

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Real Liberty - Genuine Freedom

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Galatians 5Date of Delivery: July 7, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 370: “Jesus Calling” Study by PCA is a Gift to the Church 10:50

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The book, "Jesus Calling," has sold more than 45 million copies, but it has been the object of criticism from its first publication date in 2004 until now. The Presbyterian Church in America’s decision to do an in-depth study of the book is a gift to the broader Christian church, presenting the opportunity to settle controversies about the book onc…

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The Lord's Supper

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Matthew 26; 1 Corin. 11Date of Delivery: June 30, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 369: Giving Up, More on Robert Morris, Denominational News from the Christian Reformed Church Robert Morris, Anglicans, and Nazarenes 30:07

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On today’s program, the Christian Reformed Church synod have voted to suspend leaders within the denomination who approve of LGBTQ lifestyles…their message: repent or disaffiliate. We’ll have details.Also, ministries continue to distance themselves from megachurch pastor Robert Morris after a woman claimed he abused her starting when she was 12 yea…

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Ep. 368: A Few Thoughts About Christian Higher Education and Cornerstone University 13:06

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Christian colleges and universities are in a tough spot. Spiraling costs and shrinking demographics, plus technological and other cultural concerns, are putting unprecedented pressure on them. We’ve reported on the closures of many Christian colleges here at MinistryWatch, and our reporting has barely touched the magnitude of the problem. According…

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Choosing Life

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Matthew 5Date of Delivery: June 23, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 367: Robert Morris, Paul Pressler, and Appalachian Bible College 26:33

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On today’s program, Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris resigns as senior pastor of Gateway Church after a woman claims he abused her decades ago starting when she was 12 years old. We’ll have details.And, Lincoln Christian University closes its doors debt free…with plans to continue its ministry through a new institute. We’ll take a look.And, Southern…

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Ep. 366: Anglicanism Can Save Evangelicalism – But Must First Save Itself Provincial meeting in Latrobe, Pa., next week will be defining moment 25:30

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The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has been one of the success stories in recent American church history. Most denominations in the U.S. are in decline, but ACNA, founded just 15 years ago, has grown to more than 1000 congregations and a membership of 120,000. In today’s commentary, I share my thoughts about what’s needed to keep ACNA on a…

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Ashten's Journey Through Trials and Triumphs 1:16:30

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Welcome back to another episode of Let's Talk Apologetics! Join K'Dia as she dives deep into a compelling conversation with Ashten, a dynamic speaker, storyteller, and strategist. In this episode, Ashten opens up about her personal journey of faith, resilience, and the incredible ways she serves God across various spaces. From her early days in Mis…

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Faith Under Fire: Standing Firm in Christ 56:45

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In this riveting episode of "Let's Talk Apologetics," host K'Dia sits down with Judy Lynn, a dedicated Christian living and ministering in San Diego, California. Despite the challenges of living in a state often criticized for its secularism, Judy passionately discusses her commitment to her community, her faith journey, and the importance of stayi…

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The Love of God and of a Godly Father

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Psalm 27Date of Delivery: June 16, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 365: SBC News Round-Up, Tony Evans, and K-Love 29:48

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On today’s program, almost 11-thousand Southern Baptists gathered in Indianapolis this week, facing a long list of key decisions, including abuse reform, a constitutional amendment about women pastors, and the election of a new president. We’ll take a look .Also, megachurch pastor and bestselling author Tony Evans is stepping away from his pastoral…

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Ep. 364: Bridging The Church/Para-Church Divide A conversation with Scott Harris of Mission Increase 27:51

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A couple of months ago I came across an article that I haven’t been able to get out of my mind. It’s called “The End and Future of the Church/”Para-Church” Relationship: A Call for Generous Partnership.”The article was written by two people I have come to respect a great deal in the past few years. One of them is Amy Sherman, who has written a numb…

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Spiritual D Day - Preparing for Battle

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): 2 Corinthians 10Date of Delivery: June 9, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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Ep. 363: SBC’s Abuse Reform Task Force, The UMC and Same-Sex Weddings, and Kanakuk Kamps 30:03

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On today’s program, the Southern Baptist Convention’s Abuse Reform Task Force will be ending next week…without any names on its website of pastors credibly accused of abuse…and with no clear path forward. We’ll take a look.And, Salem Media Group pulls Dinesh D’Souza’s movie ‘2000 Mules’ from all its streaming platforms. We’ll have details.Plus, a T…

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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-Siz…

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The Foundation of our Faith

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Matthew 7Date of Delivery: June 2, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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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 those…

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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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The Last Full Measure of Devotion

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): John 15Date of Delivery: May 26, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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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 min…

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Ranika's Journey and Insights on Faith 34:55

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Welcome back to Let's Talk Apologetics! In today's episode, K'Dia sits down with Ranika Chaney, who shares her inspiring journey from surviving an abusive marriage to thriving as a single mother of five and a tech professional. Ranika opens up about her experiences with domestic violence, the challenges of rebuilding her life, and the importance of…

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Ouly's Inspiring Journey 43:29

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Welcome back to Let's Talk Apologetics! I'm K'Dia, and we're joined by Ouly, a maximum performance coach and world champion in Judo. In this episode, we delve into Ouly's incredible journey from a top-level athlete to a devoted believer, exploring how his faith has shaped and transformed his life. Ouly shares his experiences and insights on the imp…

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Cooper's Journey in Reconciling Science and Religion 42:39

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Welcome back to Let's Talk Apologetics. In this episode, K'Dia sits down with Cooper Camak, who shares his compelling journey of faith and the challenges he faced while reconciling science and religion. From growing up in East Tennessee to navigating the spiritually diverse environment of Emory University, Cooper opens up about the pivotal moments …

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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-french-f…

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The Meekness of Wisdom

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): JamesDate of Delivery: May 19, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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A Conversation with Jason Fisher 34:54

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In this intriguing episode of "Let's Talk Apologetics," Jason Fisher delves deep into his religious journey, discussing his faith foundation and the significant role of apologetics. Fisher shares about his life-changing decision post-Bible college - deconstructing his beliefs versus delving deeper into historical faith. He highlights how fostering …

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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, G…

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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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What Matters? Speak the Truth.

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): Ephesian 3 & 4Date of Delivery: May 14, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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A Mother's Special Calling

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Speaker or Performer: Terrell RombergScripture Passage(s): 1 Kings 3Date of Delivery: May 12, 2024By First Baptist Church Cordell

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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 S…

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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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