The Master Books podcast will strengthen your biblical worldview and the faith of your family as we host conversations about homeschooling for the real world, the latest Creation science research, and Christian apologetics. In a world increasingly at war with God, we are publishing to partner with you to disciple your family, the Church, and the nations.
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Missional musings and advice on church, the gospel, missional communities, and discipleship - from the front lines of secularism.
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How to study the Buddha's Teachings and meditate on the insight pathways from the Theravada suttas. Emphasis on lay practice towards developing the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path, attaining path & fruit, and culminating in the realisation of full liberation (nibbāna). This is an offering, Dhammadāna, take what is useful to you. For videos https://bit.ly/3Dy5mKy For notifications and published documents https://bit.ly/3xg4yXQ To get in touch with a question, request or comment, you can: 1) lea ...
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Welcome to Mettā Lab @suttameditationseries Mettā Lab is a weekly YouTube livestream Dhamma session on the Sutta Meditation Series channel to develop and intensify our loving kindness (mettā) practice. The focus is on developing *supramundane* loving kindness in accordance with the Buddha's teachings in the Pali Canon. (1) We will begin with the Bu…
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Inspiring, Character-Building Stories from History: 4th-8th Grade Readers with Author, Marilyn Boyer
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Homeschool mother of 14 children and homeschool curriculum author, Marilyn Boyer, joins the Master Books podcast to introduce her What a Character: Notable Lives from History series of books for 4th-8th grade students. This series is perfect for family read alouds, independent reading practice, and as a supplement to homeschool history, science, ge…
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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART VI) — Perception of impermanence
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part VI: Perception of impermanence (aniccasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). * Please note this is part of an insight pathway we develop by applying this particular sequence of profitable perceptions from the Buddha. So how we …
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WHY DOES BUDDHISM TALK SO MUCH ABOUT SUFFERING?
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. This question "Why does Buddhism talk so much about suffering?" is often asked by people who are not-so familiar with the Buddha's teachings and also people who are practising the Buddha's teachings and wish to help people who ask them this question. This was a recent offering to a kalyanamitta t…
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Who Am I? Simple, Biblical Truths Solve Our Culture’s Identity Crisis with Martyn Iles
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Welcome to the Master Books podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the insightful world of identity and culture with Martyn Iles, the Executive CEO of Answers in Genesis. Our focus revolves around his latest book titled Who Am I? Solving the Identity Puzzle. In Who Am I?, Martyn Iles boldly addresses the contemporary shift towards self-created …
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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART V) — Perception of non-delight in the entire world
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part V: Perception of tnon-delight in the entire world (sabbaloke anabhiratasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of non-delight in the entire world,…
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The History of Holy Week: Remembering & Honoring the Cross & the Christ
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Welcome to the Master Books podcast, a resource for Christian families seeking to disciple their families through biblical homeschooling. In this episode, author Angela O’Dell shares the history of Holy Week from her heart and her world history curriculum series, The World’s Story Volume 1. Gather the family to watch or listen to this show and deep…
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Dinosaurs: Homeschool Mom & Her Son Share Fun Facts & Excellent Teaching Tips
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Learning about dinosaurs is a great way for homeschool parents to help their students develop a love for learning. In this Master Books podcast, Anna and her son, Kaleb, share fun dinosaur facts and helpful educational teaching tips for other homeschool moms. To help other students learn about dinosaurs from a biblical worldview, Kaleb revealed sev…
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BUDDHA'S ADVICE ON CARING FOR THE SICK
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session on Navam full moon poya, we examine the "Buddha's advice on caring for the sick". This is in response to a request from one of our kalyanamittas. This will be based on Upaṭṭhāka Sutta (AN 5.124) and we will draw on other teachings, as well as highlighting the benefit of som…
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Video Lessons & Labs to Make Your Homeschool Science Classes a Blast
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Brian Young, the instructor of many Master Books homeschool science courses at MasterBooksAcademy.com, joins the podcast to talk about paleontology, zoology, high school labs and more. Brian shares several amazing experiments in this show including one based on cymatics (the science of visualizing audio frequencies). Homeschool families can save a …
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Parents Matter: A Strong Defense for Homeschooling with John Stamper
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Author of Conflicted: Pulling Back the Curtain on Public Education, John Stamper joins the Master Books Podcast to discuss the critical role of parenting in a child's salvation and education. John left the Chicago Public School System because his Christian values were in conflict with what he was mandated to teach his students. In this episode we f…
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Pilgrim’s Progress: Many Ways Homeschool Families Can Implement It (Bible Curriculum, Devotions, & More)
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Rachel Smith joins the Master Books Podcast to share four different formats of Pilgrim's Progress available to families through MasterBooks.com. In this video, you will learn how to use Pilgrim's Progress: The Journey Journal with Language Lessons 9. Rachel also shares how the Journey Journal compares to the All-in-One Curriculum. Links to the many…
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Special Needs Educational Strategies that Work: New Resource for Parents, Educators, & Caregivers
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Jenny Hubanks joins the Master Books podcast to share strategies that work for special needs education. Jenny, the author of THRIVE: Special Needs Strategies that Work, is a highly qualified expert in the field, holding a Master's in Adaptive Special Education and Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst. Drawing on her wealth of classroom experie…
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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART IV) — Perception of the repulsiveness of food
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part IV: Perception of the repulsiveness of food (āhāre paṭikūlasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of the repulsiveness of food, as well as why it…
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Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism for Churches and Families with Israel Wayne
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Author Israel Wayne joins the Master Books podcast to discuss Foundational Truths: A Modern Catechism answering the essential questions of Christianity. In this episode, we talk about why catechisms are used in family discipleship and churches. You will learn why this resource is perfect for helping your family live closer to God by knowing these i…
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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART III) — Perception of death
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part III: Perception of death (maraṇasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of death, as well as why it's important to do so. We also reference some o…
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The New Language Lessons Level 9: Author Interview with Kristen Pratt and Sarah Gabel
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Co-authors Kristen Pratt and Sarah Gabel join the Master Books podcast to discuss the new addition to the top-ranked Language Lessons for a Living Education series. Language Lessons Level 9 is an exciting addition to the popular language arts homeschool curriculum designed to help students effectively communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ. Links: …
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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART II) — Perception of unattractiveness
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We continue our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part II: Perception of unattractiveness (asubhasaññā) explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). In this session we go through some ways for developing this profitable perception of unattractiveness, as well as why it's important to do so. And…
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After an eighteen month absence, Shawn gives an update on their lives and solicits prayers for their future endeavors (both personally and missionally).By Shawn Brace
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The Tower of Babel: The Bible Can Be Trusted with Bodie Hodge
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Bodie Hodge, author of The Tower of Babel: The Cultural History of Our Ancestors, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss how to defend the Biblical account of the tower of Babel. On this episode, Mr. Hodge answers specific questions homeschool families asked about this part of our biblical, historical, and cultural history. Written in layman’s t…
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PROFITABLE PERCEPTIONS (PART I) — Introduction to the Dutiyasaññā Sutta
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We begin our Profitable Perceptions Series with Part I: An Introduction to the set of seven perceptions explained in the Dutiyasaññā Sutta (AN 7.49). This short session provides some context for why it's fruitful and beneficial to develop and cultivate this set of seven profitable perceptions. So…
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Israel: Miracles, Bible Prophecies, & Proof of God's Existence with Dr. Gary Frazier
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Author and Bible prophecy expert, Dr. Gary Frazier, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss the biblical history of Israel which offers proof of the existence of God. Dr. Frazier's book, Miracle of Israel, shares the past, present, and future of Israel according to history, culture, current events, and prophesies. In this episode, he shares how t…
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THE HARM OF INSULTING DHAMMA TEACHERS AND THEIR DISCIPLES
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.Blessings of the Triple Gem - In today’s uposatha Dhamma session we examine “THE HARM OF INSULTING DHAMMA TEACHERS AND THEIR DISCIPLES” based on the Buddha’s teaching to Venerable Dhammika in the Dhammika Sutta (AN 6.54).In this teaching, the Buddha highlights the harm that we can do to ourselves …
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Homeschooling: How to Answer Your Critics with Israel Wayne
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Israel Wayne, author of Answers for Homeschooling: 25 Questions Critics Ask, joins the Master Books podcast to encourage home educators. "The main reason I homeschool is not just my experience. When I look in the Scripture, I find that God commands me as a parent to teach my own children, and God never instructs me to send my children away from me …
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we wisely contemplate in a progressive way, wholesome and unwholesome states (Kusala Sutta), blameable and blameless states (Sāvajja Sutta), inferior and superior states (Cūḷakammavibhaṅga Sutta), and dark and bright states with their counterparts (Chaḷabhijāti Sutta) refe…
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THE THIRD DOORWAY TO NIBBANA — Pleasant practice with slow realisation
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we examine the Third Doorway to Nibbāna — Pleasant Practice with Slow Realisation (sukhā paṭipadā dandhābhiññā). This is the Buddha's medicine for Mental Volition as Nutriment. This is part of the supramundane path and practice. This is a powerful insight pathway, and is s…
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How Homeschool Families are Giving Pre-K & K Students a Strong Educational Foundation
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Is an official homeschool curriculum needed for Preschool and Kindergarten students? Anna and Amy, homeschool moms, join the Master Books podcast to discuss their experience with and without the curricula: Stepping Stones (Preschool) and Simply K (Kindergarten). LINKS Learn More about the curriculum here: Stepping Stones (Preschool) Simply K (Kinde…
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HOW CAN I CHECK IF I'M DEVELOPING LOVING KINDNESS CORRECTLY? - The "Stickiness" Check
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.This is an easy check, once we have developed the 10 skilled states through the insight pathway in the Karaṇīyametta Sutta (Snp 1.8) and are radiating loving kindness to all living beings. I like to call it the "stickiness" check. This is how we can diagnose if there are flaws in our metta practic…
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In Part III of our Bojjhaṅga Series, we address some questions on developing the seven factors of enlightenment: 1. Is it possible to develop the bojjhaṅgas at work or while going about daily activities? 2. Can someone arouse the bojjhaṅgas without any desire for enlightenment? 3. Is it possible …
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Homeschooling with a Focus on Eternity featuring Dr. Jason Lisle
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Dr. Jason Lisle joins the Master Books podcast to discuss education and the imperative focus on the child's eternal salvation. Christian homeschooling parents will be encouraged as Dr. Lisle gives the biblical worldview of education. "The most important thing you can teach a child is to understand the Bible, to have respect for it and to obey God, …
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The Gospel Begins with Adam - Author Simon Turpin on The First and Last Adam
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Master Books welcome author, Simon Turpin to the podcast to discuss why belief in Adam as a man created by God according to Genesis is critical to understanding the gospel of Jesus Christ. Is the Adam we read about in Genesis a real man or a myth? Many contemporary theologians, seminary professors, and even pastors now teach that Adam is a mere myt…
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*EXTRACT* from Bojjhanga (Part II) — Summary of the progressive development of the Bojjhangas
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The progressive development of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment" based on the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) on 31 August 2023.This extract is only a *SUMMARY* OF THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEVEN FACTORS OF ENLIGHTENMENT. Just as in the Kūṭāgāra Su…
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*EXTRACT* from Bojjhanga (Part II) — What nourishes the bojjhangas?
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. A short extract from the FULL Dhamma session on "The progressive development of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment" based on the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) on 31 August 2023.This extract is on "WHAT NOURISHES THE BOJJHANGAS?" referencing the Kundaliya Sutta (SN 46.6). This is very helpful for establish…
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BOJJHANGA (PART TWO) — Progressive development of the Seven Factors of Enlightenment
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In Part II of our Bojjhaṅga Series, we examine the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) and the Buddha’s progressive pathway for developing the seven factors of enlightenment. In this session we look at: — Overview of the Sīla Sutta (SN 46.3) — What nourishes the bojjhaṅgas? — “Deep dive” into how to arouse and …
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BOJJHANGA (PART ONE) — Introduction to the Factors of Enlightenment
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We begin our Bojjhaṅga Series with Part I : An Introduction to the Factors of Enlightenment. In this session we look at: — Understanding ”bhāvanā“ — What makes the factors of enlightenment unique? — Why are they called factors of enlightenment ? — The Buddha’s simile of the rafters of a peaked ro…
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Beautifully Illustrated Bible Stories for Your Family Devotions with Becki Dudley
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Author Becki Dudley joined the Master Books podcast to share her love for writing Christian children's books and her newest book - God's Story: From the Beginning to the Promised Return. With beautiful illustrations to captivate the readers, this book is perfect for family devotions and as a supplement to Bible study curriculum. Becki shares how sh…
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we examine a selection of the Buddha's teachings on walking meditation and its benefits, including the Caṅkama Sutta (AN 5.29) . In this session we look at: — Evidence of walking meditation being practised by the Buddha(s) and noble disciples — How it connects with wakeful…
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Homeschool Mom Shares Her Favorite Master Books Curriculum Choices with Kristy Smith
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Kristy Smith has been homeschooling 3 of her children for many years. In this Master Books podcast, she encourages other homeschool moms as she shares about her own journey. You will learn about: Her mistakes How the Master Books method has made a difference in her homeschool success with her children Her family's favorite Master Books curriculum c…
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SIMILE OF THE ANT-HILL (Insight pathway to Nibbana)
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast.In this Dhamma session, we examine the Vammika Sutta (MN 23) and how to contemplate the riddle given to Venerable Kumārakassapa and the teaching he received from the Buddha, which eventually culminated in this noble disciple of the Buddha realising nibbāna. It's a powerful teaching and we will be …
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Help for Homeschool Families Preparing for the New School Year with Rachel Smith
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Rachel Smith, homeschool mom of 4, former school educator, and Master Books Customer Service Manager, joins the podcast to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. In this show, she shares: Books Recommendations for Homeschooling Families The Name of her Homeschool & Guiding Scripture Verse Answers to the Most Asked Questions at Master B…
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WHO ARE OUR ROLE MODELS? — Bhikkhu Kumarakassapa (foremost with variegated speech, arahant)
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Role models play an important part in all of our lives, whether we seek them out or not. And whether we walk the Buddhist Path or not, they can have the power to shape the direction we take and the ability to influence the decisions that follow on from there. For Buddhist practitioners, the Buddh…
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How Language Lessons Works for this Large Homeschool Family with Danielle
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Danielle, homeschool mom of 6, joins the Master Books podcast to discuss her experience with Language Lessons for a Living Education, the Master Books method of education, and more. Links: The Master Books Method of Education Language Lessons for a Living Education God's Big Book of Animals Education: Does God Have an Opinion Crafted by God: From F…
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The Biblical Worldview of Death and Suffering with Ken Ham, author of Divine Dilemma
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Ken Ham joins the Master Books podcast to discuss his book, Divine Dilemma, which offers a biblical worldview on grief and suffering. Purchase his book Divine Dilemma: Wrestline with a Loving God in a Fallen World here. In seasons of struggle, loss, trauma, and grief, people often ask the desperate question, “Why would a loving God allow such suffe…
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Dinosaurs & Dragons: What Does the Bible Say? with Bodie Hodge
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What can we learn about dinosaurs and dragons from the Bible? Bodie Hodge, author of Dinosaurs, Dragons, and the Bible, joins the Master Books podcast to share answers to children's questions about these magnificent creations of God. In this episode, he shares a biblical worldview of dinosaurs and addresses the following questions presented by Mast…
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Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall on G.I. Joe & Lillie: a Biography of His Parents Love & Service in WW2
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Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall, author of G.I. Joe and Lillie, joins the Master Books podcast to talk about his parents' service in World War 2. His book shares their legacy of life, love, and loyalty to our country, each other, and their family. This biography will melt your heart and embolden your love for the greatest generation and the sacrifices t…
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NOBLE FIVE-FACTORED RIGHT CONCENTRATION (including the Jhāna Similes)
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. In this Dhamma session, we look at a question that has been asked by one of our kalyāṇamittas: “I was wondering if you could do a teaching on the four jhāna similes as found in the Samādhaṅga (Pañcaṅgika) Sutta among many others and how they relate to the development of jhana. The bath attendant,…
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WHY IS ENVY A BLOCK TO IMMEASURABLE COMPASSION? — Dhamma Q&A
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. Following on from our Dhamma session on the Second Doorway to Nibbana - Painful Practice with Quick Realisation, we examine why envy is a block to developing Immeasurable Compassion.This is a good example of the power of abandoning defilements or mental stains, as we have been practiing with the …
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THE SECOND DOORWAY TO NIBBANA — Painful practice with quick realisation (livestream)
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 14 May 2023. This was based on the Asubha Sutta (AN 4.163) and Petakopadesa. ** Please note, it's helpful if you have already practised the insight pathway meditation for the First Doorway to Nibbāna — Painful practice with slow reali…
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Memorial Day Lessons and American History for Christian Homeschool Families with Angela O'Dell
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Angela O'Dell, author of America's Story homeschool curriculum series for elementary students, joins the Master Books podcast to inspire your family with truths to help you celebrate Memorial Day together. Christian homeschool students will learn to see military service as a reflection of our life in Christ. This show is great for parents and stude…
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TATHAGATA (PART TWO) — Understanding the perfection of a fully enlightened Buddha (livestreamed)
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Welcome back to the Sutta Meditation Series Podcast. We live streamed this Dhamma session on our YouTube channel on 5 May 2023 The main purpose of today’s livestream is to understand the perfection of a fully enlightened Buddha, and why a Buddha is superior to other living beings, including humans, devas and even noble disciples who have realised t…
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