Minnesota Catholic Podcasts is a series of conversations which covers three areas of interest. The “Heart of Mercy” minute, is a series of podcasts with St. Cloud Bishop Donald Kettler. “Hands of Justice” is a series of podcasts featuring local speakers discussing social issues impacting Catholic culture today. And “Voices of Hope” features guests from across the globe to our own backyard, who bring with them stories of hope, inspiration and wisdom. This show is made possible through the Bis ...
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The Center for Evangelical Catholicism is a nonprofit South Carolina-based religious corporation, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization. The Center seeks to form evangelical Catholics through publishing, providing evangelization opportunities, offering adult education programs for the laity, and supplying continuing education for the clergy.
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There are no ordinary things. We can meet God in the most surprising places…if we only know how to look. Go Upstream, discover a world charged with the grandeur of God—and learn to live in that bigger world.
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Attune Your Soul: The Sacred Art of Listening for Ministry
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Amber Walling of the diocesan communications office talks with Dr. Antonio Ramirez, associate professor of Theology and Pastoral Ministry at the Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio, Texas and Donelle Poling, Director of Conversatio: Creating a Culture of Encounter at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary about the upcoming progr…
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“Together in Solidarity: How CCHD helps fund the work of Fe y Justicia and the Greater Minnesota Worker Center.”
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“Together in Solidarity: How CCHD helps fund the work of Fei y Justicia and the Greater Minnesota Worker Center.”
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Did God Really Say Same-Sex Relationships Are Wrong? | Rebecca McLaughlin
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A cottage industry of authors and speakers has sprung up claiming that the Bible’s teaching on homosexual behavior has been misunderstood, and that Christians can affirm gay relationships. Shane welcomes author and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin to refute their most common arguments.
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Rural Immersion Part 3: Reaction from students
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Program participants Camille Piper from San Antonio, Texas, and Luke Waltman from Little Falls, share what they learned from the Rural Immersion Program and how this will impact their ministry going forward.
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Rural Immersion Part 2: Rural Life Communities
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Christine Luna-Munger, director of the Episcopal House of Prayer and new farmer, and Deacon Leo Wehseler, who both presented to the students, discuss life in small towns and on the farm, what it means to know your neighbor and how life in rural community yields more than sellable goods.
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Rural Immersion Part 1: An introduction to Rural Immersion Program
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Ben Durheim, assistant professor of theology, and Daniella Zupan-Jerome, assistant professor of pastoral theology and director of the Sustained Encuentro program, both from Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, discuss the origins of the Rural Immersion Program, the school's partnership with the Mexican American Catholic College, the proces…
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How Our Culture Punishes Parenting | Tim Carney
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Travel sports, stranger danger, busybody neighbors, housing prices, helicopter parenting, workism and more have conspired to make raising kids harder than it needs to be. Shane welcomes Tim Carney, author of Family Unfriendly, to explain where we went wrong and what a pro-family culture looks like. ________________ Show Notes: Family Unfriendly: Ho…
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What Does it Mean to be ‘in Christ’? | Sam Allberry
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The term "Christian" is a rare one in the Bible. By far the most common way the New Testament describes followers of Jesus is "in Christ." Shane welcomes pastor and author Sam Allberry to explore the incredible meaning behind this mysterious phrase.
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Is Intelligent Design Science? | Stephen Meyer
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Christians have long taught that God’s existence and power are evident in the world He has made. Yet secular, materialistic science says the universe looks exactly as we would expect if God didn’t exist. Shane welcomes philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer in this interview from the 2023 Colson Center National Conference to explain why “the God …
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Will AI Enslave Us or Deify Us? | John Lennox
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Artificial intelligence has advanced by leaps and bounds, raising questions about freedom, privacy, truth, and what it means to be human. Is the future utopian or dystopian, and how do the worldviews of AI creators shape their technology? Shane welcomes Dr. John Lennox to answer these questions using his book, 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the …
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Where Should Babies Come From? | Matthew Lee Anderson
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Forty years ago, Anglican theologian Oliver O’Donovan published a prophetic critique of reproductive technologies, arguing that humans should be begotten, not made. This week, Shane welcomes Baylor professor and theology of the body expert Matthew Lee Anderson to introduce us to O’Donovan’s argument using an updated second edition of O'Donovan's bo…
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Choosing mission: How mission work is changing and how there's hope for the future
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Bill Vos, a priest of the Diocese of St. Cloud, moderates a discussion about how mission work is changing and how we can encourage young people to choose to go into mission. Guests are Father Rodrigo Ulloa-Chavarry and Greg Darr, both from the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, a Catholic foreign mission society based in New York.…
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Is Philosophy for Christians? | Ross Inman
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In Colossians 2:8, the Apostle warns us not to be taken captive by hollow and deceitful philosophy. Does this mean Christians shouldn’t seek wisdom outside or alongside of Scripture? To answer, Shane welcomes Dr. Ross Inman, author of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life: An Invitation to Wonder.
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What would a real table with Jesus have looked like? — A Conversation with Father Ed Foley
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Amber Walling from the Central Minnesota Catholic staff and Kevin LaNave, peace and justice coordinator at Christ church Newman Center in St. Cloud talk with Father Ed Foley. Father Foley is the Duns Scotus Professor Emeritus of Spirituality and Retired Professor of Liturgy and Music at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Father Foley is current…
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Why Do Evangelicals Become Catholic? | Chris Castaldo
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The beauty, the tradition, the sense of authority and certainty about doctrine—these are some of the many reasons evangelicals join the Catholic Church. But are they making a fully informed decision? Shane welcomes Chris Castaldo, co-author of Why Do Protestants Convert? to offer a surprising answer.…
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How Christ Can Redeem Environmentalism | Andrew Spencer
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Evangelicals are often suspicious of the environmental movement because of its fatalism and worship of the earth. But what if Christianity is the best foundation for environmental stewardship? Shane welcomes Dr. Andrew Spencer, author of Hope for God’s Creation. Andrew's book, Hope for God's Creation: Stewardship in an Age of Futility _____________…
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Defy the Elites, Get Married | Brad Wilcox
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Whether from pop culture or politicians, corporate executives or mainstream journalists, Americans are bombarded with the message that marriage is outdated, inconvenient, and joyless. But statistics tell a very different story. Shane welcomes sociologist Brad Wilcox, author of the new book Get Married, to share the truth.…
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The Hope and Joy of the Colson Fellows | Michael Craven
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Something happens to Christians who join the largest worldview fellowship in existence. Confusion turns to confidence, fear turns to hope, and they discover how their lives fit into God’s grand story. This week Shane welcomes Michael Craven, dean of the Colson Fellows, to cast a vision for this remarkable and growing program.…
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How Pro-Life Can Win | Scott Klusendorf
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The overturning of Roe v. Wade was the beginning of a new phase in the fight for life. But every time abortion has been on the ballot, pro-lifers have lost. Shane welcomes Scott Klusendorf, who thinks most Americans have never truly been confronted with the powerful case for life. __________________________________ Fifteen years ago, when Roe v. Wa…
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How Is A Human Like a Tree? | Joy Clarkson
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Some of our go-to figures of speech are mechanistic. We compare ourselves to computers that need to “recharge,” “process,” and “update.” But what if the Bible (and nature) offer better metaphors? To make that case, Shane welcomes Dr. Joy Clarkson, author of You Are A Tree: And Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, and Prayer. __________________…
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Does My Job Fulfill the Great Commission? | Jordan Raynor
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Our divide between “ordinary jobs” and “ministry” and “mission” reveals a hidden assumption about the size of the gospel, and what Christ expects His people to do on this earth. Shane welcomes Jordan Raynor, author of The Sacredness of Secular Work to challenge that assumption.
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How Feminism Unleashed Gender Chaos | Abigail Favale
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What is a woman? In this best-of episode from 2023, Shane welcomes Dr. Abigail Favale, author of The Genesis of Gender, to discuss how feminism, postmodernism, and bad philosophy made that question impossible to answer, and to show how the Christian vision of embodiment dignifies our differences. ____________________________________________________…
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Worshiping Yourself Will Make You Miserable | Thaddeus Williams
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You are basically good, and meaning comes from looking within and conforming reality to your feelings. This is the message shouted at us from every direction, but it leads to confusion and despair. Shane welcomes Dr. Thaddeus Williams to point us back to the truth using his new book, Don’t Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of …
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The Year That Made Us Modern | Andrew Wilson
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In 1776, America became an independent nation. But that year also saw the beginning of trends that would de-Christianize the West. Shane welcomes Dr. Andrew Wilson to tell the story of how this transformation took place, and to prepare Christians to outlast our secular age.
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The ‘Aha’ Moment: Christianity Matters for All of Life | Christopher Talbot
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The concept of “engaging the culture” from a “Christian worldview” has been talked about for decades. But what does it mean, exactly, and how do we teach it? What are the benefits and potential pitfalls of “worldview talk?” Shane welcomes Christopher Talbot, co-editor of the new book, Christians in Culture: Cultivating a Christian Worldview for All…
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Finding Jesus in All of Scripture | Alastair Roberts
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On the road to Emmaus, the risen Jesus explained how the whole Bible foreshadows Him. As we celebrate Christmas, Shane welcomes Dr. Alastair Roberts to help us see how the birth of Christ fulfilled all of God’s promises to Israel—and to us.
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The Neglected Theology of Food | Andrew Brumme
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From the tilled earth to the family table, every step of growing and preparing food was intended by God to teach us spiritual truths. Yet many of us have forgotten how to taste and see. Shane welcomes documentary filmmaker Andrew Brumme to reintroduce us to the sacredness of mealtime using Robert Farrar Capon’s classic, The Supper of the Lamb.…
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Advent Morning of Recollection 2023 Part 2 w/ Fr Gregory Pine OP
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Advent Morning of Recollection 2023 Part 2 with Fr Gregory Pine, OP from St Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, SC.By Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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Advent Morning of Recollection 2023 Part 1 w/ Fr Gregory Pine, OP
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Advent Morning of Recollection 2023 Part 1 of 2 with Fr Gregory Pine, OP from St Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, SC.By Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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How Handel’s Messiah Brings God’s Promises to Life | Joel Clarkson & Gabriela Morris
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A German composer’s 1742 oratorio about the life and work of Christ has captivated audiences for centuries. But what makes Handel’s Messiah so powerful and unforgettable? Shane welcomes composer and writer Dr. Joel Clarkson, plus a special guest, to explore one of classical music’s greatest masterpieces.…
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What If We Truly Prayed Without Ceasing? | Douglas McKelvey
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Christ is sovereign over every square inch of human existence, but what about every moment of time? What would it change if we dedicated everything we do to Him in prayer? Shane welcomes Douglas McKelvey, author of the Every Moment Holy series, to introduce his latest book and explore the power of addressing God, together, as His people.…
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The creeds of Christianity summarize the most paradoxical and surprising story the world has ever known. So why do so many find them boring? In this best-of episode, Shane welcomes Trevin Wax to explain why the core truths of our faith are an invitation to adventure, using his book, The Thrill of Orthodoxy.…
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Flannery O'Connor and the Moral Imagination
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Timothy J. Nielsen discusses the work of Flannery O'Connor as an exemplar of the Moral Imagination. (Special Thanks to Fr Thomas Joseph White OP, whose insights I borrowed!)By Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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Thanking God Without Idolizing His Gifts | Joe Rigney
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We gather at Thanksgiving to enjoy food, to count our blessings (including family and friends), and to express our gratitude to the Giver. But is it possible to love God’s gifts too much? Shane welcomes Dr. Joe Rigney, author of The Things of Earth, to explain how we should treasure God by enjoying our blessings.…
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World Day of the Poor - A conversation about poverty in the St. Cloud area
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Dianne Towalski, digital media manager for the Diocese of St. Cloud talks with Molly Weyrens. Molly is a pastoral associate at Christ Our Light Parish in Princeton/Zimmerman and is passionate about working with people on the margins, especially those experiencing poverty. She also works with Central Minnesota Catholic Worker.…
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Christ’s Presence in Our Pain | Joni Eareckson Tada
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What is the secret of contentment in all circumstances? The Apostle Paul knew it, and so can Christians who acknowledge God’s presence and seek His face. Shane welcomes Joni Eareckson Tada, herself no stranger to suffering, to share insights from her latest devotional book, The Practice of the Presence of Jesus.…
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Do We Treat the Holy Spirit Like God? | Costi Hinn
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He’s been described like a genie in a bottle, treated like The Force from Star Wars, and is sometimes simply forgotten. But the Holy Spirit is God, and learning to worship Him and recognize His work is central to Christianity. Shane welcomes Costi Hinn to sort truth from error using his new book, Knowing the Spirit.…
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Dr John Carrano dives into the question are Christianity and Evolution CompatibleBy Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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A Jerusalem Pastor on the War in Gaza | David Pileggi
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The world is still reeling from the events of October 7, when Hamas terrorists attacked Israel and slaughtered over a thousand civilians. As war rages, confusion reigns in academia and politics over who is to blame and what should be done. This week, Shane welcomes David Pileggi, Rector of Christ Church Anglican in Jerusalem, to offer the wisdom of…
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Should Christians Tell Haunting Stories? | Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé
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The world is filled with tales of ghosts, vampires, sea serpents, and all manner of mythological monsters. The secular mind dismisses these as superstitions, but should Christians? This week Shane welcomes Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé, hosts of The Haunted Cosmos podcast, to explain how speculation about the spooky can glorify God.…
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For most of history, nearly everybody has agreed that human beings survive the deaths of our bodies. But somewhere along the way, materialism rose to dominance, and we became nothing but bodies. What’s the truth? Shane welcomes Dr. Joshua Farris, author of The Creation of Self, to make a robust case for the soul. Show Notes: The critical theories t…
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What is it About Music? | Various Guests
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Music has been a favorite theme on Upstream. Guests like Andrew Peterson, Jeremy Begbie, The Arcadian Wild, and David Radford of The Gray Havens have explored the mystery of music from artistic and academic perspectives. This week, we bring you the best of those episodes with Shane’s thoughts how they connect, and how God uses music in our lives.…
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Fr Jay Scott Newman and Fr Jonathan Duncan answer the audience's questions from the CEC's 2023 Fall Conference: Matrimony - Holy and Other.By Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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The Cross in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
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The Cross in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony by Fr Jay Scott Newman from the CEC's 2023 Fall Conference: Matrimony - Holy and Other.By Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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Strangers in a Strange Land - Marriage Today?
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Strangers in a Strange Land - Marriage Today? by Fr Jonathan Duncan from the CEC's 2023 Fall Conference: Matrimony - Holy and Other.By Center for Evangelical Catholicism
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What Critical Theory Gets Wrong—and Right | Neil Shenvi & Pat Sawyer
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Between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and the modern social justice movement, the definition of "justice" changed. But critical social theories are based on important truths, even if they mix them with lies. Shane welcomes Drs. Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer to identify those truths and lies using their new book, Critical Dilemm…
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Why Are Churches Dying? | Michael Graham
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We're in the mist of the most significant religious shift in American history. Millions are abandoning organized Christianity, but there is little clarity about why they're leaving, or how to stem the exodus. Shane welcomes Michael Graham, co-author of The Great Dechurching, to offer data-driven answers and surprising hope.…
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Why Does Believing in God Feel Like Work? | Joseph Minich
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Atheists like to tell a story in which religion declined because of scientific evidence and arguments. But what if unbelief became a plausible option because of the way modern people work, live, and relate to the world, and the way these changes make us feel? Shane welcomes Dr. Joseph Minich to discuss his book, Bulwarks of Unbelief.…
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The Five Lies Coming for Your Church and Your Children | Rosaria Butterfield
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Homosexuality, “spirituality,” feminism, transgenderism, and more; an alternative creed is making inroads into Christianity and false claims on young lives. Shane welcomes Dr. Rosaria Butterfield, someone who once believed and lived those lies, to explain how God set her free and can do the same for anyone.…
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What Has the Internet Done to Our Brains ... and Souls? | Samuel James
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Christians often think of technology as morally neutral, but a closer examination shows that assumptions about the world and humanity are built into inventions like the internet. These “liturgies,” or repeated patterns of formative behavior, shape us mentally and spiritually in ways that contradict God’s design for us. Shane welcomes Samuel James t…
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