Best Tim Challies Podcasts (2024)

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What is the Matter?

6d ago

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From a Crisis of Faith to a Discovery of Hope with Teresa Davis, R.N., Andrew's Mom 42:55

7d ago42:55

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What do we do when our deepest fear suddenly becomes our new reality? How do we even begin to process and navigate the pain and grief we never could have imagined? This is where Teresa Davis found herself on November 28, 2018 when she learned that her 32 year old son, Andrew had died when the plane he was piloting crashed in a very remote area, lea…

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Speaking the Truth with Humility - Dr. Gary Gilley 51:24

7h ago51:24

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas discusses with Pastor Gary Gilley of Southern View Chapel the idea that as Christians, we shouldn't have to choose between humility and speaking the truth. Instead, we should always speak the truth with love, patience, and humility. Listen in as we explore the relationship between humility and truth-telling fr…

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Take Him as He is

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The Folly of Idolatry

3h ago

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The Bible might be summarized as detailed instruction on how to worship the Living God instead of pathetic and lifeless idols. What Israel fell prey to so often in their history was this “return to Egypt” mindset; going back to the fake gods of their former oppressors and thinking life (“nothing but leeks and onions!“) could be found there. God mus…

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"Walking Through Fire" with Vaneetha Risner, Paul's Mom 45:56

21d ago45:56

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In this episode, well known author and speaker Vaneetha Risner and I talk about her long journey of loss and suffering beginning with childhood polio, several miscarriages, the death of her infant son Paul, post-polio syndrome, betrayal and abandonment by her first husband, and caring for young daughters alone while battling illness. We talk about …

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Not in Christ? Then You Are In Trouble

27d ago

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Getting Familiar with the Fathers - Dr. William Varner 39:20

14d ago39:20

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Dr. William Varner delve into the significance of the Apostolic Fathers, exploring their historical context, doctrinal contributions, and relevance for contemporary Christianity. As a biblical conservative, dispensationalist, and a scholar—not to mention a member of IFCA International, Dr. Varner encourage…

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Talk About Jesus

16d ago

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If you are a student, or you were one, you have likely heard of essays. And if that word conjures up a host of bad memories for you, how about this phrase: “thesis statement?” That thesis statement was supposed to appear in the first paragraph of your essay, telling the reader what you were about to… tell the reader. It was a way of stating what yo…

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A Conversation with Jenny Leavitt, Jacob's Mom 41:34

1M ago41:34

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Every year, approximately 11,000 people are killed by drunk drivers, an astounding number. Jenny Leavitt's 17 year old son, Jacob, was one of them in August, 2015. Miraculously, her 29 year old son, Caleb, survived, but was left with catastrophic injuries requiring a long period of healing and recovery. How do parents survive and navigate something…

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What Are the Odds?

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What are the odds that a girl like Ruth will be provided for and protected by the sovereign God of the universe? It is not up to odds. Her life is not up to chance. Her life is held in the hand of a sovereign God who is working out His plan for Ruth and for you.

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93. Relational and Communication Skills with Dr. Ernie Baker 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Biblical counselor Dr. Ernie Baker shares insights on how couples can grow in relational and communication skills by answering the following questions: What are God-honoring motives for pursuing growth in these two areas? What is the difference between character qualities and relational skills? What are the core areas of communication we need to pu…

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Biblical Counseling and the Depravity of Man - Tim Chally 54:59

28d ago54:59

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Send us a Text Message. Tim Chally and Richard Bargas discuss the major impact that the doctrine of depravity has on biblical counseling and the Christian life. Speaking from his experience and training as a biblical counselor, Tim points to the power of the indwelling Spirit, the sufficiency of Scripture, and the gospel as the greatest hope that w…

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God Knows

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Navigating the Devastation of Suicide with Tobe and Amy Witmer, Abbie’s parents 47:11

2M ago47:11

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As the day began to unfold on June 28, 2023, life as they knew it would never again be the same for Tobe and Amy as they learned their precious, beautiful 28 year old daughter Abbie had taken her own life after a long battle with depression and PTSD. Tobe and Amy had witnessed the pain and suffering of others as they grieved their loved ones in his…

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

2M ago

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In a land a long time ago lived a woman who was not that different than we can be. She was a suffering, sinful, and weak person. But a sovereign and strong God orchestrated all the circumstances of her life, even the seemingly bad ones, for his glory and her good to bless not only her, but many others as well.…

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92. Titus 2: The Priority of Kindness with Sarah Dougherty 32:32

1M ago32:32

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Sarah Dougherty helps us understand the rich meaning and application of the virtue of “kindness” by answering the following questions: what is the biblical definition of kindness, and how is it different from the world’s version? How do we cultivate this fruit of the spirit? Why do we need to be trained how to be kind? And why is it so important th…

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The Growing Influence of the Charismatic Movement - Dr. Tim Dane 58:17

1M ago58:17

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas and Tim Dane discuss the history of the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements and how they have become so influential in the evangelical church today. Dr. Dane discusses some of the passages that address the cessation of the spectacular gifts of the Spirit, including healing, tongues, and signs and wonders. Dr…

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The Gospel Changes Things

2M ago

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The Good News concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything in a person's life once they respond to it and put their faith in Christ. Prayers, priorities, and the way that we relate to people all pivot to a new and more selfless way of living. If we are not living this way, we are pushing against the grain of God’s design…

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A Grandparent’s Grief Journey with Dr. Michael Bullock, Miles’ grandfather and President of Miles’ Mission 45:04

2M ago45:04

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In our previous episode, Michael’s daughter, Jennifer Bullock-Moore, shared the story of the tragic loss of her beautiful son Miles to stillbirth in September 2021. Grandparents, like surviving siblings, are often overlooked following the death of a child, but their grief is just as real. In this episode, Michael describes the heartbreaking pain of…

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Love Letters from Afar

2M ago

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As Paul gets rolling on this letter about the Gospel, you quickly realize the love he has for his God, the Romans, and the truth of what he is about to write. This is a love letter! And that is at the heart of the Gospel, isn’t it? Love. And like the good Apostle he is, Paul is going to tip 15 cards over hinting at where he is about to go for the n…

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91. Digging Deeper: Understanding Our Motives with Greg Gifford 39:15

2M ago39:15

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Biblical counselor Greg Gifford brings clarity to understanding the motives of our heart by answering the following questions: Why do our motives matter so much to God? What are questions someone can ask themselves to identify their motives? How should we interact with the tension of mixed motives? What is the process for purifying our motives? And…

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Five Reasons Why Dispensational Premillennialism Needs to Be Taught in Your Church- Dr. Richard Bargas 57:35

2M ago57:35

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Send us a Text Message. We are living during a time when the evangelical Christian church, in general, has downplayed theology so much that we are not seeing many churches denigrate anything outside of the basic gospel message. It has become fashionable in some circles to shorten church doctrinal statements to the point that they are only a few sho…

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Setting the Stage

2M ago

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Paul wrote a letter to all the Christians in all the churches in the big city of Rome in order to clarify the Gospel to them. He was eager that they would have a clear and robust knowledge of all that Jesus had done for sinners. As such, this letter has been used by the churches through the ages to train their members in the same thing. That has le…

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A Conversation with Jennifer Bullock-Moore, Miles' Mom 52:19

3M ago52:19

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2022 statistics from the National Institutes of Health mirror findings of an investigation by ProPublica into the U.S. stillbirth crisis in which more than 20,000 pregnancies every year are lost at 20 weeks or more with the baby being born dead. As the news anchor for the local NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, Jenn’s pregnancy was celebrated and fo…

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Part Three: Eight Ethical Questions Every Christian Should Answer

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This is the final sermon in our three-part series thinking though some significant issues of life and death. Having laid a robust Biblical and theological foundation in the first two sermons, now we try to answer some of the more difficult ethical questions Christians face.

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7 Reasons Why Expository Preaching Is Best- Dr. Richard Bargas 28:25

2M ago28:25

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas shares 7 important reasons why expository preaching is needed to help every Bible church maintain a healthy teaching ministry. Learn more about IFCA : IFCA.org Support the Show.By IFCA International

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The Hour Has Come

3M ago

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Those who love the doctrine of Romans are called to live the life of Romans. And that is a life of love—of love for God that is expressed in loving others.

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90. Titus 2: The Older Woman with Dawn Harcus 56:13

2M ago56:13

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Dawn Harcus explains the spiritual mothering model laid out in Titus 2 by answering the following questions: We have the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, but why does God incorporate the human element of training into our sanctification? Is spiritual mothering best done in groups or one-on-one? Who is responsible for initiating this relationship? Sh…

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A Conversation with Aubrey Sampson: Author, Church Planter, Podcaster, and Speaker 55:22

3M ago55:22

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In this episode, noted author, speaker and podcaster, Aubrey Sampson, talks with me about her personal grief journey and a crisis of faith following the sudden, tragic death of her cousin Cameron in a snow hiking accident. Describing Cameron as being like a brother, his untimely death resulted in a season of very deep grief and depression. As if th…

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Part Two: God is Life and We Are For Life

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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) is rapidly increasing in Canada. Death with the help of a doctor might soon be offered to those struggling with mental illness, not just physical suffering. Christians must understand what life is and how gives it in order to know how to respond to this evil.

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Heaven Throws a Party When Sinners and Outcasts Turn to God

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It can be hard to believe that you were a wandering sheep with no intention whatsoever of listening to the Shepherd. We often like to think we had a certain kind of spiritual potential or something that caused us to baa, baa, baa all the way to Jesus. But, we were spiritual wanderers who were pursued by a good Shepherd who picked us up and carried …

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A Conversation with Tim Challies, Nick's dad 48:29

4M ago48:29

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How is a parent supposed to accept and begin processing the sudden, unexplainable death of their child? Healthy 20 years don’t just die suddenly without warning or symptoms of some sort. Sadly, a phone call brought this devastating news to Tim Challies and his family on November 3, 2020. His precious son Nick, engaged to be married, and working tow…

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The Long-Term Importance of IFCA Church Membership- Dr. Richard Bargas 31:21

3M ago31:21

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Send us a Text Message. How can you help guard your church against future doctrinal change? Is there a way that your church’s current doctrine can be guarded after your pastor moves on or is called home? Executive Director Richard Bargas shares how some churches that have had faithful IFCA pastors change their doctrine once their pastor moves on, a…

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Part One: Every Human Made in the Image and Likeness of God

4M ago

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The only way to withstand a hurricane of error is to be in a building with a solid foundation. To stand true for the sanctity and value of all life, Christians must have a solid foundation of what it means to be human. In particular, what it means to have been made a human by God.

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Future Hope in Christ Motivates Present Faithfulness to Christ

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It can be hard to live by faith. Especially when it seems like everything in the world is conspiring against you. Unless, of course, you know how the story ends. Our future reality is the bedrock of our current faithfulness. Or so it should be!

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89. Bouncing Back From Failure with Lynne Brown 47:46

3M ago47:46

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Lynne Brown walks us through how to recover from failure by answering the following questions: How do we recover in those moments when we fail to live up to our expectations or the expectations of others? When a Christian fails and sins, what is the process of restoration? In what ways does the painful experience of failure serve as a gracious gift…

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A Conversation with Jessika Stephen Sanders and Eric Schumacher, authors of "In His Hands, Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis" 38:01

4M ago38:01

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What do we do when the news we receive changes everything and we suddenly find ourselves in the middle of a crisis without warning? It leaves us paralyzed with fear and uncertainty so deep we don’t even know if we can pray, or how we can pray. If that’s where you find yourself as you’re reading this, please listen to this conversation. In this epis…

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Evidence that Demands a Verdict?- Pastor Caleb Hilbert 52:49

4M ago52:49

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Send us a Text Message. Pastor Caleb Hilbert talks with Richard Bargas about the right and wrong ways to use evidence when defending the faith. Are there ever bad reasons for presenting evidence? Is there ever any reason why we would stop sharing Christ with someone? What are some other good reasons for knowing evidence for the Christian faith? All…

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I Will Glory in My Redeemer

4M ago

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The living God came to earth and offered up His life in our stead. Even though he died, he yet lives. And as our living Redeemer he shall return to judge the living and the dead and outfit his people with new, resurrected bodies designed to endure forever in praise of Him. This is so much better than a manmade, weird tradition of a rabbit with choc…

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The Greatness, Condescension and Glory of Christ Our Lord

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There are two ways to explore the mountains. We have been combing the hills and valleys for several weeks examining the details of what Christ accomplished for us in our salvation. Now it is time to hop in the plane and fly high overhead to look at the person of Christ from three distinct angles. Who He was before He came. Who He was while He was o…

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88. Songs of the Soul: Why Christians Sing with Kellie Cunningham 57:32

4M ago57:32

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Musician and music educator Kellie Cunningham guides our understanding of the theology behind singing by answering the following questions: Why did God design and command us to sing? Can you explain why it's important to listen to and sing music that is biblically sound? Why is congregational singing so important for believers? For someone who does…

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A Conversation with Terry Sternad, T.J's dad 44:44

4M ago44:44

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For Terry Sternad, the cold, icy December day on a horse ranch in Colorado, was to be one of watching his daughter take a riding lesson while his 5 year old son T.J. enjoyed exploring around the stables where he had played on previous trips. What happened over the next few hours would forever profoundly alter Terry’s and his family’s lives. In this…

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The Importance of IFCA Regions and Why They Exist - Dr. Richard Bargas 56:25

4M ago56:25

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas gives a short historical overview of how IFCA regions developed over our history, the growing pains that they worked through when problems occurred, and some of the lessons we can learn from this history. He then gives Reasons Why IFCA Regions Exist. Every IFCA member and church needs to hear this episode! IFC…

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Jesus Christ: In Word and Spirit

5M ago

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Every member of the Trinity is involved in our salvation. As the Word of the Gospel of Jesus goes forth, the Father saves those chosen in eternity past by the power of the Holy Spirit. No wonder Paul takes the time to rejoice in the powerful safeguarding work of the Spirit to keep us to the end.

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God Keeps All His Promises in Christ

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87. When I Am Afraid: Finding Comfort in the Lord with Philip De Courcy 1:03:42

4M ago1:03:42

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Pastor Philip De Courcy brings the comfort of God's Word to help us identify and overcome sinful fear by answering the following questions: How do we discern the differences between natural, sinful, and holy fear? How are we as Christians to understand the supposed disconnect between our theology of God’s protection and our experience? What is the …

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Navigating the Nightmare of Suicide with Stephanie Carducci, Daniel's Mom 41:58

5M ago41:58

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January 31, 2018 should have been a "normal", otherwise uneventful day for Stephanie Carducci and her family. They would soon discover that was not to be the case, when they learned their beloved 17 year old son, Daniel, had taken his own life. The death of a child by any cause is such an unthinkable, unspeakable event for parents, but suicide comp…

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India Ministry Report - Dr. Richard Bargas 43:32

4M ago43:32

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Bargas shares a report on his recent trip to India where he engaged with IFCA-related ministries in Delhi, Odessa, Rajasthan, and Manipur. In this report, Richard shares encouraging news about the gospel going forward in the most adverse conditions, new Christians being baptized even under the threat of persecution, …

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Building Up the Body

5M ago

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God calls every Christian to minister—to love and serve others. Within the local church, each member is responsible to carry out the work of ministry which is building up the body of Christ.

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