Best Alliance Theological Seminary Podcasts (2024)

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Choose Better 31:07

7d ago31:07

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James and Jonathan welcome their bowtie-clad friend, T. David Gordon, to discuss his latest book, Choose Better: 5 Biblical Models for Making Ethical Decisions. How do we know if we’re making the best choices possible? T. David says that over the centuries, Christians in different traditions have distilled scriptural guidance into five models for e…

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S9: E15 Theology & Discipleship in Conflict Zones: 1st Hand Perspective of Christians in Gaza | Dr. Jack Sara 40:21

14d ago40:21

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Palestine is the birthplace of Christianity. Despite the generations-long crisis existing between Israel and Palestinian, there are followers of Jesus faithfully living out their faith. David Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Reverend Jack Sara, President of Bethlehem Bible College and a native Palestinian pastor. They delve into the pressing issu…

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Offering and Embracing Christ 28:17

22d ago28:17

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It’s a trip down memory lane as Jonathan and James sit down with their former student, John Biegel, who is now serving as the lead pastor at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Annandale, VA. John recently authored a book, Offering and Embracing Christ: The Marrow Theology of John Colquhoun of Leith. Less well known than the famous “marrow man,”…

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The Person and Work of Jesus Christ 27:24

1M ago27:24

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Jonathan and James sit down with Brandon Crowe, an author and professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, to discuss his latest work, The Lord Jesus Christ: The Biblical Doctrine of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ. Brandon traces Christ’s person and work throughout the Old and New Testaments and church history through biblic…

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S9: E14 Trauma - Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers | Charles Kiser 38:51

2M ago38:51

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Countless hurdles stand in the way of people encountering the gospel. The religious trauma faced by so many people is clearly one of the largest obstacles to even hearing the gospel. Charles Kiser and Elanie Heath recover the God of love from the structures of hate that pervade Christian communities in America today. In their new guide, Elanie and …

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The Pilgrim's Progress: Part 1 31:48

2M ago31:48

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James and Jonathan are excited to kick off the Theology on the Go book club today with their good friend Jeffrey Stivason, coming together to discuss The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. Jeff is pastor of Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church and a professor at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary. In this episode, they will discuss the book's…

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S9: E13 Finding Freedom in Constraint: Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines as a Communal Way of Life | Jared Patrick Boyd 40:16

2M ago40:16

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The constraints of the spiritual life, practiced in the community, are what set us free. Practicing spiritual disciplines can seem difficult, especially when we undertake them as isolated individuals. But we were never meant to practice them alone. Jared Patrick Boyd reveals how the constraints practiced in Christian community shape us into the way…

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S9: E12 On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living | Dr. Alan Noble 35:58

2M ago35:58

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We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is. For the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make―like the daily choice to get out of…

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Why Read The Confessional Presbyterian Journal? 22:26

2M ago22:26

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Zachary Groff, pastor of Antioch Presbyterian Church and managing editor of The Confessional Presbyterian Journal, joins James and Jonathan today to discuss the 19th annual edition of the publication, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Presbyterian Church in America. While serious-minded academically, the journal is accessible to readers …

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S9: E11 Redeeming Power or Powering Under: What Did Jesus Do? | Matt Tebbe 45:13

2M ago45:13

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How did Jesus interact and weld power? In this thought-provoking episode of Theology on Mission Podcast, we dive deep into this riveting theological discussion with our special guest, Matt Tebbe. Matt Tebbe, a theologian and author of "Having the Mind of Christ," brings his unique insights to the table as we delve into the polarizing topic of 'powe…

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S9: E10 Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire | Dr. Preston Sprinkle 43:19

2M ago43:19

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What if we considered ourselves “exiles in Babylon” and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passionate values? Politics are dividing our churches like never before. In his new book, Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire, Dr. Preston Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, whe…

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Crisis of Confidence 22:44

3M ago22:44

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James and Jonathan are happy to welcome Carl Trueman back to the podcast to discuss his newly-released book, Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity. An updated version of The Creedal Imperative (2012), Carl’s new edition analyzes how ancient creeds and confessions protect and promot…

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S9: E9 Where Do Christians Start with Power - Genesis 1-3? 26:28

3M ago26:28

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How does God leverage power? In David Fitch’s new book, Reckoning with Power, he unpacks the difference between worldly power, or power over others, and God's power, which engages not in coercion but in love, reconciliation, grace, forgiveness, and healing. On today’s podcast, Mike and Fitch focus on the power found at the very beginning of Genesis…

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Spurgeon and the Poor 26:36

3M ago26:36

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In the past century, one question has constantly plagued the church: How should the people of God respond to social issues? In this episode of Theology on the Go, Alex DiPrima talks to Jonathan and James about an unexpected source for us to consider for an answer: Charles Haddon Spurgeon. In his recent book, Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Co…

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A Mystery Revealed 23:06

4M ago23:06

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Author and Greenville Seminary professor Ryan McGraw sits down with James and Jonathan today to discuss his latest book, A Mystery Revealed: 31 Meditations on the Trinity. In this book, Ryan offers a fresh perspective on how the Trinity forms the foundation for everything from evangelism to corporate worship. The 31 daily meditations help bring thi…

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Prayer Call “Healthy Soul” 01 18 2024 20:29

4M ago20:29

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Prayer Call “Healthy Soul” 01 18 2024 by Sherman L. Young, Sr.By Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Morning Grace Prayer Call: “Healthy Soul” Jan 17, 2024 14:11

4M ago14:11

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Morning Grace Prayer Network Jan 17 2024 A Crippled SoulBy Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Morning Grace Prayer Call “Healthy Soul” Jan 16, “24 19:41

4M ago19:41

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Morning Grace Prayer Network Jan 16 2024By Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Morning Grace Prayer Call, “Healthy Soul” Jan 15 2024 18:23

4M ago18:23

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Morning Grace Prayer Network Jan 15 2024By Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Prayer Call Thank You, Lord 2 01 09 2024 15:29

4M ago15:29

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Morning Grace Prayer Network THANK YOU LORDBy Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Prayer Call. Thank You, Lord.5 01 12 2024 14:31

4M ago14:31

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Morning Grace Prayer NetworkBy Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Prayer Call Thank You, Lord 1 01 08 2024 18:10

4M ago18:10

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Morning Grace Prayer Network THANK YOU LORDBy Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Prayer Call Thank You, Lord 3 01 10 2024 16:30

4M ago16:30

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Morning Grace Prayer Network THANK YOU LORDBy Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Prayer Call Thank You Lord 4 01 11 2024 23:07

4M ago23:07

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Morning Grace Prayer NetworkBy Sherman L. Young, Sr.

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Trueman on Owen 24:54

4M ago24:54

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In this episode, Jonathan and James are joined by their close friend and Mortification of Spin podcast host, Carl Trueman. They dive into a discussion of The Doctrine of Justification by Faith, a book by John Owen that Carl considers the #1 book on justification. He has such high regard for it that he wrote an introductory essay for the latest edit…

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S9: E8 Christ Among the Classes with Al Tizon 40:07

4M ago40:07

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In this episode, our friend Dr. Al Tizon unpacks his fabulous new book, Christ Among the Classes. In this discussion we explore the countors of discipleship, money, and how Jesus is prophetically present in the economy of God's kingdom. Rev. Dr. Al Tizon is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Missional & Global Leadership at North Park Seminary. An…

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S9: E7 Demystifying Evil with Dr. Ingrid Faro (Part 2) 23:19

4M ago23:19

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We are honored to have our friend and colleague Dr. Ingrid Faro on the podcast to discuss the church, Augustine, power, sin, and more. Before you listen to the episode go and buy her new book with InterVarsity Press, Demystifying Evil. If you want to study with us at Northern and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Beth Jones, Nijay Gupta, Dave Fitch, I…

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S9: E6 Demystifying Evil with Dr. Ingrid Faro (Part 1) 20:08

4M ago20:08

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We are honored to have our friend and colleague Dr. Ingrid Faro on the podcast to discuss the church, Augustine, power, sin, and more. Before you listen to the episode go and buy her new book with InterVarsity Press, Demystifying Evil. If you want to study with us at Northern and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Jeannine Brown, Ingrid Fa…

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Glorifying and Enjoying God 18:34

5M ago18:34

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What is the chief end of man? Many of us can recite the answer from memory. For centuries, the Westminster Shorter Catechism has helped Christians, young and old, know their “chief end.” Today, James and Jonathan are joined by William Boekestein, co-author of a new book, Glorifying and Enjoying God: 52 Devotions through the Westminster Shorter Cate…

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The Upside-Down Kingdom 17:13

5M ago17:13

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James and Jonathan are joined by Chris Castaldo today to discuss his new book, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes. In our sinful world, we often struggle with anxiety, loneliness, and heartache. How can we cultivate God’s kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” in such a broken place? In the Beatitudes, Jesus urges us to set…

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S9: E5 Debating Bivocational Ministry: Fitch v Moore 27:40

5M ago27:40

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After years of doing the podcast together Moore and Fitch finally have a good ole fashion debate. Who wins? You won't be surprised. If you want to study with us at Northern and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Jeannine Brown, Ingrid Faro, and visiting lectures from theologians like Amos Yong, Jonathan Tran, then go to www.seminary.edu…

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Devote Yourself to Prayer 18:51

5M ago18:51

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Most pastors understand that prayer is an essential element of pastoral calling. Yet, many struggle to devote consistent time and affection to this sacred means of grace. David Irving sits down with James and Jonathan to discuss his new book, Devote Yourself to Prayer: A Call to Pastors, in which he seeks to motivate his fellow pastors to pray more…

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S9: E4 Centering Discipleship with Eun Strawser 36:20

6M ago36:20

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In this episdoe our friend, Eun (E.K). Strawser joins us to talk about discpleship and local church life. Eun is the co-vocational lead pastor of Ma Ke Alo o, non-denominational missional communities multiplying in Honolulu, Hawaii; a community physician at Ke Ola Pono; and an executive leader at the V3 Movement. If you want to study with us at Nor…

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Perseverance of the Saints 22:19

6M ago22:19

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One of the central tenets of the Reformed faith, the perseverance of the saints, is not a belief held by all Christians, but it should be, argues Jonathan Master. James and Jonathan sit down to discuss this vital doctrine and what it does – and does not mean. What exactly is the perseverance of the saints? Does it give us license to sit back and re…

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S9: E3 Women and the Gender of God with Amy Peeler 33:02

6M ago33:02

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Join us as we talk with Reverend Dr. Amy Peeler, Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Associate Rector at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva, Ill. You can find out more about Amy and her work here: www.amypeeler.com If you want to study with us and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Jeannine Brown, Ingrid Faro, an…

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I Have a Confession 20:42

6M ago20:42

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Nathan Eshelman, author of I Have a Confession: The What and Why of the Westminster Confession of Faith, joins James and Jonathan on the podcast to discuss the importance of creeds and confessions. Focusing on The Westminster Confession of Faith, Nathan argues that, understood rightly, historic creeds can help us find a church that promotes right t…

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S9: E2 It's Not Your Job To Save The World 28:30

7M ago28:30

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Pastors and Christian leaders take on the burden of saving the world but eventually end up burnout, exhausted, and strained. Here are a few things to consider -It's not you that will save the world -Cultivate a "presence based church" -Practice the patience Join us here at Northern Seminary in one of our programs as we train leaders to engage the w…

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Union with the Resurrected Christ 26:14

7M ago26:14

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James and Jonathan sit down with long-time friend and highly esteemed theologian G.K. Beale to discuss his latest book, Union with the Resurrected Christ. Union with Christ is an important theological and practical concept that has received considerable attention in recent years. But not much consideration has been given to this union and its benef…

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S9: E1 The Spiritual Formation Movement Needs Correction 34:42

7M ago34:42

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Season 9! Back in the saddle. Fitch starts this season by provoking: THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION MOVEMENT IS IN NEED OF A CORRECTION if it is not to devolve into merely a discipleship program for affluent millennial Christians.By Theology on Mission

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How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing 29:10

7M ago29:10

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James and Jonathan are joined by Ryan Anderson, author of When Harry Became Sally—a book on responding to transgenderism that was banned by Amazon. On this episode, Ryan discusses his new book, Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing, co-written with pro-life journalist Alexandra DeSanctis. So far, the book is still avail…

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Angels, Demons, and the Christian Life 22:25

8M ago22:25

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What are angels? How are they different from God, and how are they different from humans? How should we think about angels and demons, and how do they impact our lives? James and Jonathan discuss this fascinating and oft-misunderstood topic today in anticipation of the Gap Bible Series seminar at which James will be speaking in October, where he wi…

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The Israel Story 24:46

8M ago24:46

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Gary Schnittjer is back on the podcast to discuss his most recent book, Old Testament Narrative Books: The Israel Story, a survey of the histories of the Hebrew kingdoms. Gary's book expertly ties these Old Testament narratives to the overarching theme of redemption throughout the Bible. Tune in to hear James and Jonathan chat with their old friend…

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The Apostolic Fathers 20:35

9M ago20:35

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James and Jonathan sit down with William Varner to discuss his new book about the Apostolic Fathers— Christian writers of the 1st and 2nd centuries who knew or were associated with the New Testament apostles. William argues that there is great value in studying and understanding the writings of Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, and others. Tune in and f…

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The Indomitable Brainerd 19:16

9M ago19:16

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Mack Tomlinson sits down with James and Jonathan to discuss his latest book, The Indomitable Brainerds: The Gospel Legacy of David and John Brainerd’s Mission to the Indians. David Brainerd’s missionary efforts among the Native Americans of colonial North America are legendary, but how many people know that David’s brother John devoted decades of h…

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An Island of Grace 24:47

10M ago24:47

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Christopher Wright joins Jonathan and James to discuss his latest book, An Island of Grace: Redeeming Love in the Book of Ruth. This well-loved book of the Bible exemplifies kindness and everyday grace as the residents of the town of Bethlehem care for one another. But it is much more. It is also a picture of the redeeming work of Jesus Christ for …

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Theology, Methods, and the Church with Sarah Coakley 37:17

10M ago37:17

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This year's Theology & Mission lecturer joined Fitch and Moore for a conversation just hours before the public lectures. If you want to study with us and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Beth Jones, visiting professors like Jeannine Brown, Drew Hart, Jonathan Tran, check us out at www.seminary.edu…

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Decision Making and the Will of God 23:44

10M ago23:44

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Decision Making and the Will of God How can we know God’s will for our lives and make responsible decisions? Why does decision-making and discerning the will of God seem so difficult? Jonathan and James tackle a topic that impacts every one of us, whether we’re making big, life-changing decisions or the seemingly less significant choices we face da…

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Discerning Sexuality and Attraction 33:02

11M ago33:02

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How do we make sense of sexuality and discern attraction? Fitch and Moore explore the ways various sexualities have been constructed by cultural forces and how the church should discern a way forward. If you want to study with us and other scholars like Greg Boyd, Nijay Gupta, Beth Jones, visiting professors like Jeannine Brown, Drew Hart, Jonathan…

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A Study in Pastoral Care 19:19

11M ago19:19

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Today, Jonathan and James sit down with Bruce McClellan to discuss his latest book about Samuel Rutherford of Anwoth. Rutherford was an accomplished man—a university scholar, defender of the Reformed faith, and prolific author. But Bruce shares that Rutherford’s first love was preaching the gospel and shepherding the Lord’s people. Courtesy of Refo…

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Holiness and Happiness: The Piety of Isaac Watts 19:36

11M ago19:36

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Most people are familiar with the well-known hymns “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” and “Joy to the World” by Isaac Watts. But Britt Stokes joins Jonathan and James on the podcast to share how Watts was more than just an accomplished hymn writer―he was a dedicated pastor-scholar pursuing sincere Christian devotion among the people of God. Reforma…

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