McDowell Church is a COMMUNITY, following JESUS, learning to LOVE.
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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
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Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.
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Led by Pastor William McDowell, Deeper Fellowship Church has a strong local calling and international assignment, dedicated to cultivating a deeper fellowship with God and one another. For more information, please visit: www.deeperfellowshipchurch.org
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Hosted by skeptic-at-heart Eric Huffman of The Story Church, Maybe God tackles the toughest topics related to faith - from doubts of Biblical proportions, sexuality, near-death experiences, shame, and so much more. Eric invites best-selling authors, psychiatrists, scientists, renowned Christian apologists, artists, atheists, and ordinary people in extraordinary situations to address the questions we all have about life, meaning, and the purpose for our existence. Through powerful storytellin ...
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Sermons and teachings from River City Christian www.rivercitychristian.org in Rancho Cordova, CA.
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The Disciple Makers Podcast exists to tell stories about disciples of Jesus who make disciples. Discipleship.org, who sponsors the podcast, exists to Champion Jesus‘ way of disciple making. Episodes are published in thematic seasons. To learn more, visit www.discipleship.org or email us at info@discipleship.org.
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For some, church is pretty simple. For others, it can be pretty complicated. So if faith and spirituality is a "heck yes" but church is a "hell no", welcome to Unchurchable - the place where we are able to participate in faith in our own way whether it is taking on taboo topics or exploring the unknown. After all, an examined faith is a strong one.
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West Ohio Conversations is a Podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. The Mission of the West Ohio Conference is to equip local churches to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world…a world of justice, love and peace filled with people growing in the likeness of Jesus Christ.
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Top scholars join bestselling apologetics author Timothy Paul Jones and cohost Garrick Bailey to explore evidences for the truth of Christianity. Previously known as “Three Chords and the Truth: The Apologetics Podcast.”
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The Safety Zone is engaging conversations on all aspects of violence prevention from experts who have decades of experiencing in specialized law enforcement, U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Navy Seal Teams, corporate security, hostage negotiations and school security. Mike McCarty & Melinda Ronn are the hosts. Melinda has spent decades in communication, having started in the George W. Bush White House where she served as a liaison to churches, ministries and pastors in the U.S. She now works with ...
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FINDING FREEDOM + TRUSTING GOD - How Exodus Gives Us Hope || Matt Anderson
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Developing a Church Culture of Disciple Making (feat. Cliff McDowell and Steve Tice)
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Click here to view The Navigators Church Ministry: https://www.navigators.org/ View Discipleship.org’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@discipleshipdotorg Creating an Intentional Disciple-Making Culture | Navigators Church Ministries In this episode, Steve Tice, the Northeast region director for Navigators Church Ministries, joins senior p…
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Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women
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This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity. Some Christians in Oklahoma and other states push back against mandatory Bible teaching in public schools, questioning its place in public education. Gen Z expresses significant regret over the invention …
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109 - F*ck the Patriarchy! with Cait West
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Cait West is a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement and advocate for survivors of spiritual abuse. In this episode, we talk about her experiences and her book, Rift: A memoir of breaking away from the Christian Patriarchy. She shares her story of hope for those who want to break free from high control environments. Links Cait West's websit…
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Finding HOPE Beyond Failed Leaders and Church Hurt | Mike Cosper
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As the host of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast, Christianity Today’s Mike Cosper explored how narcissism and spiritual abuse can wreak havoc in a church. In this interview with Maybe God guest host Justin Brierley, Mike shares his own experiences with harm and healing in church life through his latest book, Land of My Sojourn: The Landscap…
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The State of Manhood: Faith, Family, and Work (feat. Dr. Chris Harper and Kent Evans)
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Click here to view BetterMan: https://betterman.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get The Disciple Makers Podcast Premium Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/ This insightful discussion tackles the significant religious shift in North America, highlighting the alarming decline in male church attendance …
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How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that our conversations about politics are civil and respectful? Sean and Scott will answer these questions and more as they discuss the connection between Christian faith and politics. It's National Voter Reg…
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ON PURPOSE + FOR A PURPOSE || Matt Anderson
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Men Need the Word of God: Courageously Following God's Word (feat. DeLario Bolton)
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Click here to view BetterMan: https://betterman.com/ Get The Disciple Makers Podcast Premium Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/ Join us in this session of BetterMan as we dive deep into the importance of men engaging with the word of God. Chris Harper and Delario Bolton discuss the foundation of Better Man, emphasizing God's word an…
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Speaker: Pastor Jason McMullen - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Jason McMullen
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Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
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This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship and urging love across political lines. The ethics of emerging reproductive technologies like in-vitro gametogenesis (IVG) and the potential societal impacts. A New York Times article about humanity’s readine…
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Discipling Men: Who, How, When, and Why (feat. Dr. Chris Harper)
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Get The Disciple Makers Podcast Premium Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/ Click here to view BetterMan: https://betterman.com/ Join Chris Harper from Better Man at Discipleship.org as he passionately discusses the crucial need for genuine discipleship in men's ministries. With over 30 years of history evolving from Men's Fraternity…
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The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith (with Chief Paul Newby)
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What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led him to become a Christian, and how does he uniquely practice his faith as a Chief Justice? And what advice would he give to young Christians who want to serve God through the law? We had the unique opport…
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Impacting the Local Community through Disciple Making Networks (feat. Vicki Gatchell)
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Click here to view The Navigators Church Ministry: https://www.navigators.org/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Creating a Disciple-Making Culture: Insights and Methods In this episode, Vicki Gatchell from Navigators Church Ministries discusses the importance of creating intentional disciple-making cultures within commun…
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Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell
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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns surrounding physician-assisted suicide and its rise in Canada. The emerging societal trend of "sologamy," or self-marriage, and its reflection of extreme individualism. The dangers posed by AI, including bot…
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108 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 2
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Following on from Part 1, we continue our recount of a recent Sunday service at Great Big AOG. We dive into the sermon and challenge the f*ck out of his claims and assertions and ask just how reliable are the supposed miracle stories that the pastor told. Judging by the amount of laughter, this two-parter is easily up there with our most fun episod…
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In a world riddled with political idolatry and endless rage bait, division and strife have become the norm. Even Christians have fallen prey to this polarization, causing us to abandon the biblical call to unity in favor of our favorite political commentators. Though it seems as if meaningful and respectful disagreement is a relic of the past, apol…
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What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your money and treat tracking your spending as a spiritual discipline? How does your upbringing influence your attitudes toward money? We’ll answer these questions and more with our Crowell School of Business co…
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The Foundation of a Disciple Making Culture (feat Justin Gravitt)
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Click here to view the Navigators Church Ministries: https://www.navigatorschurchministries.com/ Check out our eBooks: https://discipleship.org/resources/ebooks/ Building a Strong Foundation for Disciple Making Cultures - Workshop with Justin Gravitt In this workshop, Justin Gravitt from Navigators Church Ministries dives into the critical process …
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Speaker: Pastor Caleb Grant - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Caleb Grant
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Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage
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This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and governmental support. The debate over whether Christian persecution exists in the U.S., comparing American religious freedoms with global persecution. A discussion on selective moral outrage, highlighting under…
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107 - Let's Go Back to Great Big AOG Part 1
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It's been nearly 30 years since our last visit to Great Big AOG, and in this episode, we go back for a Sunday service. Join us as we recount the weird and bizarre antics and carry-on of these modern Pentecostals. We also introduce you to Brian's significant other, Michelle, as she joined us on our expedition back into the world of church. You'll la…
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Growing intentional Disciple Making Cultures (GIDC) Process (feat. Donnie Hoover)
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Click here to view the Navigators Church Ministries: https://www.navigatorschurchministries.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Addressing the Church Culture Crisis: From Spectators to Disciple Makers In this session, we explore the critical problem facing many local churches today: a culture that produces spectators r…
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What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early church introduce a new ethic of life into that context? How did the modern euthanasia movement begin and what was the rationale for permitting it? How did the Nazi experience of euthanasia affect the mov…
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: The habits that help us grow in generosity. || Matt Anderson
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: The habits that help us grow in generosity. || Matt Anderson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church
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On Mission WITH Jesus: Listening Prayer & Spiritual Warfare in Disciple Making (feat. Marcus Warner, Dawn Whitestone, and Duane Sherman)
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Click here to view DeeperWalk: https://deeperwalk.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Mission with Jesus: Listening Prayer & Spiritual Warfare Basics In this fourth session of the 'Deeper Walk International' series, the focus is on the practice and principles of listening prayer and spiritual warfare basics. The sessio…
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Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell
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Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a dangerous shift in societal values Concerns grow over designer babies and the ethical implications of gene editing Listener question: Mixed-faith marriages Listener question: Navigating difficult family situat…
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Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? | Rebecca McLaughlin
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Jesus never talked about same-sex relationships. The Apostle Paul only condemned abusive same-sex sexual relationships, not consensual ones. These are two of the most popular arguments that some Christians make in favor of same-sex relationships. They are compelling claims — but are they true? In her latest book, scholar Rebecca McLaughlin analyzes…
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How Neuroscience Transforms the Disciple Making Process (feat. Dr. Marcus Warner and Dawn Whitestone)
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Click here to view DeeperWalk: https://deeperwalk.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Understanding Emotional and Relational Maturity Through Neuroscience In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship between neuroscience and the stages of emotional and relational maturity, particularly in the context of disciple…
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Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy)
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Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding of humanity has massive implications for science, sexuality, race, economics and more. She and Sean discuss why God originally made us male and female, if the Bible teaches corporate responsibility for s…
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What we all need. And can't seem to find. Community.
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What we all need. And can't seem to find. Community. by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church
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Discipleship on the Back of a Napkin (feat. Dr. Marcus Warner)
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Click here to view DeeperWalk: https://deeperwalk.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Heart Focused Discipleship: Transforming Lives Through The Napkin Gospel In today's session, Dr. Marcus Warner introduces a unique approach to discipleship dubbed 'Discipleship on the Back of a Napkin.' Drawing from personal experienc…
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Speaker: Pastor Caleb Grant - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Caleb Grant
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Cultural Update: Olympians Share Their Faith, Vatican's New Stance on Patients in a Vegetative State, Updates on the Gender War in Britain, Choices of a Reverend Puts a Man on Death Row
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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State Britain's Labor Party Changes Their Stance on Trans Rights, Ending the Country's Gender War Choices of a Pastor Puts a Man on Death Row Listener Question: How Do We Prepare Our Children for Emotional Stress …
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106 - Navigating 'the Gray' with Sharon and Tracey from the Feet of Clay Podcast
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In this episode, we are joined by Tracey and Sharon from the podcast, Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters. We talk about the black and white thinking of fundamentalism and how to leave it behind and embrace 'the grays' and nuances that pervade most of what life throws our way. Links: Feet of Clay—Confessions of the Cult Sisters Tracey & Sh…
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FINDING FOCUS || Directional Parenting In A Distracted World
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Four Good Ideas that Neutralized Western Christianity (feat. Dr. Marcus Warner)
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Click here to view DeeperWalk: https://deeperwalk.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Reviving Discipleship: The Power of Attachment in Spiritual Growth In this deeply insightful talk, the speaker introduces Deeper Walk International, a ministry aimed at enhancing spiritual growth through heart-focused discipleship. St…
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AI and the Future of Porn (with Christopher Lind)
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How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with businessman, AI specialist, and podcaster Christopher Lind about these questions and more. Prepare yourself, because some radical changes are coming in how our culture approaches questions of sexuality. Chr…
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Worldwide Revolution (feat. Jay Armstrong)
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Click here to view the Bonhoeffer Project: https://thebonhoefferproject.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr The True Essence of Discipleship: A Call for Worldwide Revolution In this video session, we discuss the vital aspects of discipleship and the importance of personal transformation in living a life that mirrors Je…
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Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell
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Cultural Update: Birth rate decline, resurgence of syphilis, pregnancy resource centers
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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment of pregnancy resource centers by the New Jersey Attorney General Nature of biblical inspiration and the imputation of Christ's righteousness How to respond biblically to real-world situations, like intera…
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Does CRT Belong in Church? (Part Two)
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In part two of our series on critical race theory, Eric Huffman chats with author and scholar Ed Uszynski about white evangelicals' hesitancy to address racism, and how their silence inadvertently drives onlookers away from the church and toward the "woke" left. On an incredibly personal note, Ed divulges the racist beliefs espoused in his childhoo…
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FINDING FOCUS: A challenge to eliminate one distraction from your life. || Matt Anderson
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FINDING FOCUS: A challenge to eliminate one distraction from your life. || Matt Anderson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church
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Click here to view the Bonhoeffer Project: https://thebonhoefferproject.com/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Today’s episode will help us deepen our understanding of discipleship's profound significance, guided by Cindy Perkins's insights and practical advice, encouraging intentional living in light of God’s kingdom and…
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Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical authors commit their contributions to writing and preservation? We’ll answer these questions and more and will look at a controversial new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and I…
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Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail (feat. Sandy Mason)
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Click here to view the Bonhoeffer Project: https://thebonhoefferproject.com/ New FREE eBook on What Is Church? → https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Lizards vs. Toads: A Revolution in Church Discipleship Today’s episode will help us reevaluate our approac…
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Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell
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Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About
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We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times opinion pieces, including: Faith vs. Conduct: Will the American church's destiny be defined by beliefs or actions. Sexual Orientation: Challenging the "born this way" narrative. AI Optimism: David Brooks argue…
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