The Ministry® Magazine podcast provides practical, theologically deep, and inspirational content to support your ministry.
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Creation Magazine LIVE! features cutting-edge science that supports the Bible, delivered in an easy-to-understand, talk-show format.
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It may be time to "stop talking and start walking" as the brand new creation you are in Christ! At Grace Ministries International, we are all about listening to our clients and talking through issues, but at some point, we may need to encourage them (and perhaps you) to "stop talking and start walking" free by God's grace. Ask yourself this question, "what does my next step of faith in this unique situation look like"? Now, by God's grace and in His timing, consider taking that step. Partner ...
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The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations ...
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For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) All spirit beings (humans) exist to live forever. Eternal life is experiencing life with God. Spiritual death is spending an eternity apart from God. We receive eternal life when we receive Jesus. Our inner man is a new creation, which is born of eternal life, and it will never die. The awareness of eternal life frees us, and all fear of what happens ...
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Exploring three things that can maximize evangelism results: understanding the community you are targeting, building a missional culture, and developing goals for members to become strong disciples.By Steve Leddy
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Jesus had a Tax Collector and a Zealot on his team. What does that say about him?
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Julie Roys on X: "Radio evangelist & pastor @ChuckSwindoll will retire from Stonebriar Community Church in N. Texas next month, following his 90th birthday. “So okay, no tears, no pity," said Swindoll on Sun. "What’s to pity? God has begun a good work & he’s continuing it" https://t.co/W90Mu3qbSJ" Desiring God on X: "Test your heart, Christian. htt…
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Can you relate to one or more of the 5 regrets? Vernon talks through Ephesians 5:15-21 and encourages us to make the most of our time. Don't forget to register for our Golf For Grace tournament fundraiser in Cumming, GA at Windermere Golf Club on Nov 4, 2024. https://gmint.org/golfforgrace (we need golfers!!).…
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When Should a Fallen Leader be Restored to Ministry?
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Bills’ Damar Hamlin gets first career interception Senator Chris Larson on X: "If you don't like gay marriage, don't get gay married If you don't like gender-affirming care, don't have any If you don't believe in abortion, don't get one If you don't think your kid should read a certain book, stop them But don't tell others how to live their lives."…
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Personal evangelistic ministry: Making the next step clear — Heather Crews
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When we invite congregations to engage in personal evangelistic ministry, we must teach principles that transcend years and contexts yet appear fresh and relevant. Here are three principles to apply to your personal evangelistic ministry.By Heather Crews
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Half of Pastors Plan to Vote for Trump, Nearly a Quarter Wouldn’t Say Jim Essian on X: "Right as I was planting our church, the pastor who coached and mentored me killed himself. And then over the years, every few months, I’d hear of another pastor disqualifying himself. Then Darrin Patrick took his life. He was the first church planter I met. A ba…
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Michael Woolworth, Senior Director of Broadcast Media at Bible League International
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The World Craves God’s Word: Bibles for the Under-resourced Church Your gift will equip under-resourced churches around the world with the Bibles and training they are craving. Thanks to your generosity, many will be blessed with the gift of God’s Word. Because of a special Limited Matching Gift, all gifts received – up to $150,000 – will be double…
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Church revitalization: Is your church dead or alive? — Errol N. McLean
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Revitalizing a stagnant or dying church is difficult work. Exploring 3 components needed for revitalizing a church: (1) a spiritual foundation, (2) intentional discipleship, and (3) discerning God’s vision.By Errol N. McLean
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BJ Jenkins, international speaker, songwriter, and children’s author of The Believer’s Series for Children
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Why Would a Newspaper Say it's Almost Shameful to Want to Have Children Today?
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Trump safe after shots fired in his vicinity at golf course; suspect in custody after apparent assassination attempt Against the Culture of Demonization Los Angeles Times on X: "'It's almost shameful to want to have children' https://t.co/EQ52M8mrLB" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Revival and Reformation - Cold waters, warm hearts — Garhett Morgan
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A lay member's act that humbled a pastor.By Garhett Morgan
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What Do We Do When the Money Stresses Hit?
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Caitlin Clark Getting Obliterated for Liking a Political Post Is a Reminder We Need to Be Better Shane Claiborne on X: "Here’s a 1 min clip of Rich Mullins in honor of his death on Sept. 19, 1997. Classic. It’s from one of his last concerts before the car accident… he said this almost 30 years ago.🔥 https://t.co/2cP1nP7uai" Burk Parsons on X: "In t…
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Proclamation evangelism: Preaching that leads people to Christ — Hugo Eli Rojas
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Exploring the components of proclamation evangelism: proclaimer, the proclamation (the message), and the proclamation’s results.By Hugo Eli Rojas
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10 Prayers for a Volatile Election Season Protestia on X: "Alistair Begg announces he's retiring from senior pastor at Parkside Church, will begin search for replacement https://t.co/Wst9Uz8lnf" Pastor Mark Driscoll on X: "As a father, this is not only one of the most important duties you have, but also one of the most enjoyable. Protect your daugh…
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Conor Gallagher, author of Well-Ordered Family
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Adam Holz, Senior Associate Director of Focus on the Family's Plugged In
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Christianity Today on X: "This NYU professor’s work in conflict management helped him develop an effective way to navigate sensitive topics. Here’s what he found: https://t.co/1swpGzj8rM" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Common Good
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Craig Jarvis, Lead pastor at Village Church East, Carol Stream
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The Need to be Discerning in this Election Season
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Zach Wahls on X: "There have been over 400 school shootings in American schools since Columbine. There have been zero sex changes in American schools. All he does is lie, lie, lie." Teen brains 'aged' during Covid lockdowns, new research suggests James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader in ‘Star Wars’ and Mufasa in ‘The Lion King,’ dead at 93 …
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Jim Ramos, Pastor, founder of "Men in the Arena", author of "Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God"
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Michael Woolworth, Senior Director of Broadcast Media at Bible League International
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Exploring Jesus’ creative power - How to navigate the subject of Creation in discipleship and mission — Sven Östring
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How can ministers effectively address the complex topic of Creation within their congregations while navigating the tension between biblical accounts and scientific perspectives? This article provides practical steps for integrating Creation discussions into discipleship while maintaining theological integrity.…
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What to Do When You Find the Perfect Church
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Skye Jethani on X: "In the coming weeks, churches will be reading this Confession of Evangelical Conviction. I was the lead author of the statement. I'm grateful to the wise women & men who helped me & the hundreds of leaders who've added their names to the statement. https://t.co/ocDTetkHnB" Public School Can Be a Training Ground for Faith Christi…
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Encouraging People to Live Life Like a Christian Even If They're Not Sure What They Believe
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Father of Georgia shooting suspect gave son an AR-15 style rifle as a gift, sources say Live Like a Christian, Even if You’re Not Sure What You Believe Joe Scarborough on X: "🔴 “7 out of 10 students are uncomfortable publicly disagreeing with a professor about a controversial political topic” Even students at schools that rank high on this list hav…
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Dan Lites, President of Crosscom Ministries joined by Pastor Rik Valdez
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Come join Dan and Rik for a powerful weekend at the DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds for the Wheaton Revival! Get ready for inspiring speakers, uplifting music, and a community coming together to celebrate faith and positivity. Whether you're a long-time believer or just curious, this event is for everyone looking to recharge their spirit and conn…
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Michael Woolworth with Bible League International
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Dr. Bob Paul, Vice President of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute
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How God Uses the Weakest Among Us for Powerful Ministry
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CNN on X: "At least four people are dead and approximately 30 injured after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, sources tell CNN https://t.co/0gZJtqNWmS" Ed Young responds to critics who say megachurches are 'too big' Christianity Today on X: "“Our nature is selfish, cynical, and judgmental. The only way we learn to be good-work…
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Are Christians neglecting their God-given duty to care for nature? Discover how the Bible calls for stewardship of the environment, and why respecting creation is a vital part of faith.By Jo Ann Davidson
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When Our Character Really Costs Us Something
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More Christian Colleges Will Close. Can They Finish Well? Who and What Is the Silent Generation? Paul David Tripp on X: "If we are ambassadors of a just God, are we growing more and more just as we seek to represent him daily? https://t.co/ZtOcz1GJxa" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Becky Harling talks about her book "Cultivating Deeper Connections in a Lonely World"
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Bob Smietana on X: "Thanks to the sources who talked to me on the Friday before a holiday for this story https://t.co/DUtcYU8coz" Wall Street Apes on X: "I can’t even describe how insane this is, you just have to watch it Going through the ingredients of the New Pumpkin Swirl Frozen Coffee at Dunkin Donuts Someone needs to explain how this is actua…
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“E.Z.” Zwayne, President of Living Waters and Author of Fight Like a Man—A Bold, Biblical Battle Plan for Personal Purity
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Vernon takes us through an article on burnout from Reclaim.ai at https://reclaim.ai/blog/how-to-recover-from-burnout. Download the free app at https://LifeUntangled.com and support us at https://gmint.org.By Vernon Terrell
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Melissa Huray, author of "Radical Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Addiction for Good"
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Great Stories About Why It's Better to Wait
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When to Respond to Slander (and When to Ignore It) Yes, You Can Disagree and Still Keep Your Friends When Your Neighbor Accepts Christianity as Good (but Not True) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Common Good
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Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family
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What Would the Role of a Christian be Even if Our Nation Goes to Pieces?
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Paralympics 2024 preview: Team USA eyes gold at the Paris Summer Games Carey Nieuwhof on X: "My friend Ed Stetzer said recently... "If this nation eventually tears itself into pieces, I'm going to still show and share the love of Jesus. I'm going to still put my faith, energy, and focus on what God is doing in the world and join Jesus on his missio…
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Dr. Joannie DeBrito Shares Tips to Prepare Your Kids for Success While in College
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Dr. Joannie DeBrito is the former Director of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family, and a licensed family and marriage therapist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Common Good
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The art and importance of pastoral visitation — Justin Childers
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In a technologically advanced world, is there still a place for pastoral in-person visitation? Why is pastoral visitation so important, and how does it help our future?By Justin Childers
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How to Deal with the Times Your Faith is Most Rattled
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Science Has Pinpointed the Exact Minute You'll Know If Your Day Will Be Bad ‘It Rattled My Faith’—Demi-Leigh Tebow Shares How She Questioned God Because of the Suffering of Her Sister Christian Leaders React After Vance Says Trump Would Veto Federal Ban on Abortion If Elected Vance says Trump would veto a national abortion ban Big, Unfriendly Churc…
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Sarah VanDerLip, Executive Director of Informed Choices
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At Informed Choices, their mission is to empower people to make informed choices about pregnancy and parenting by showing the love of Jesus and providing life-affirming education and support. Their upcoming Annual Banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 24 is a great way to learn more about our ministry. Tickets are $25 each and guests can register at support.in…
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How Limiting Phone Use Expanded One Person's View of God
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Limiting My Phone Expanded My View of God Andy Stanley on X: "Everybody ends up somewhere in life. Decide to end up somewhere on purpose." God Calls Me to Give. But to Everyone? Greg Laurie on X: "Where we see failure, God sees potential. We see the past. God sees the future. We see a mess. God sees a message. God sees us for who we are in Christ, …
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Robyn Chambers Vice-President of Advocacy for Children for Focus on the Family Reacts to the DNC
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How to We Respond to Increasingly Negative Perceptions of Christians?
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Christianity Today on X: "Bumping into the same faces at coffee shops and grocery stores. Popping over with plates of kimchi. The “beautiful ministry” of a hug. “I didn’t think much about community until I finally needed one and it wasn’t there.” https://t.co/VcdytjFSH0" Ed Stetzer on X: "I recently wrote an article for the Focused Pastor exploring…
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Mishpat, priesthood, and Scripture: The foundation for loving others — Donald Humbert
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Understanding the depth of God’s call for humanity to love one another through exploring the rabbinical concept of 'mishpat', the role of the priesthood, and the importance of listening to and engaging in the lessons of Scripture.By Donald Humbert
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More than 28% of Americans are searching for new jobs — the highest rate in a decade Randy Alcorn on X: "Sufferers commonly ask, “Why me? Why not someone else? Why haven’t my friends lost a child or their husband? Why can they walk and ride bikes while I’m in a wheelchair? Why have you treated me differently, God?” https://t.co/VCwxa3q1EC" In Our A…
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The World Says Accelerate. The Church Says Abide.
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The World Says Accelerate. The Church Says Abide. Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on X: "“If you woke up every morning and I told you that you suck at what you did, that you don’t belong, that you shouldn’t be here, that you haven’t earned this… and then someone come and tells you, ‘You are the best fit for this…How you that make you feel?” - @Tua …
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Natalie Runion Talks About Her New Book Her latest book, "The House That Jesus Built: Leading Our Churches Back to God's Original Blueprint"
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